whats the weight and setup of your 3day pack?

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bored2deth

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So lets hear it, guys and ghouls.. whaddya prefer? I like a micro organized setup of about 20 to 35 pounds, 1500 to 2000 cubic inches. What all can you fit in it, comfortably without bulging or stretching. All weather, any terrain..
 
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Poncho as a tarp and a blanket
Folding closed cell mat
Walking Staff
A stove and mess tin
Lentils and noodles
Oatmeal and dried fruit
Tin Whistle and a Journal
2 liters of water
 
30-45L Daysack for Scottish summer (sunny, wet, coldish at night)

  • Poncho/Tarp
  • Folding roll mat
  • Summer/Lightweight sleeping bag inside a bivy bag
  • 2 litres of water plus 1 metal cup
  • 3 x porridge sachets
  • 1 x peanut butter jar
  • 6 x flapjacks
  • 3 x boil in the bag meals (MRE's or similar)
  • Lightweight jacket
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste and small flannel


I'd guess about 20lbs. I carry a few items on myself like my knife, torch, fire kit, cordage, small first aid kit etc. So that would be another 5lbs. I tend to travel light (for me). I weigh 230lbs so 10% of my body is an acceptable weight for me to carry. I'll not be cutting my toothbrush in half or sleeping on my side on a sliver of roll mat anytime soon. I can lighten the load by reducing the food content as I find the more I'm working/hiking the less I eat, until I get home. :D
 
olybears57 said:
You guys really ought to carry First Aid kits with you.
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Actually a belt and bandanas are an excellent FAK

Of course there is an emergency pouch with all good stuff like FAK, flashlight, compass, fire making, knives etc....
That goes everywhere all the time
 
bored2deth said:
So lets hear it, guys and ghouls.. whaddya prefer? I like a micro organized setup of about 20 to 35 pounds, 1500 to 2000 cubic inches. What all can you fit in it, comfortably without bulging or stretching. All weather, any terrain..
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All weather, any terrain... In New England in the summer that means from the hot and hazy valleys to the cold windy icy and hypothermic summits of the White Mountains. I've been on trips where it was in the 90s on day 1 and the krumhlotz was covered in ice on the second.

2-3 day trips generally mean hiking with a partner for me, hence a larger stove and pot. For solo trips, I use a lighter Batchstovez 1.0 and smaller pot.

The list that follows refers to my essentials kit which has repair, first aid, flashlight and things like that.
http://home.comcast.net/~pinnah/DirtbagPinner/essentials-list.txt

This fits into a Jandd Zoor Alpinist with extra side pockets. In the 3500ci range, maybe around 30 pound with food and water.

I agree with some others about concerns of extreme ultra light weight. Trail runners have been increasing in numbers in the Whites with huge milages and next to nothing with them. They are entirely relying on Chouinard's adage, "Speed is safety" at the extreme, but they're also a twisted ankle away from real problems in bad weather and well away from the roads. That's not a criticism, really. Everybody needs to sort this out for themselves.

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MTNS - CAMP - SUMMER
Assume 50F-90F and rain
Modified 3/12/14
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TRAIL CLOTHING - WORN
assumes all of this will get wet
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Poly T-shirt (0.7)
DriClime Windshirt (0.11)
Convertible pants (0.7)
Black Liner shorts (optional) (0.4)
Liner socks
Heavy socks
Light Boots
Short gaitors
Cotton cycling hat

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TRAIL GEAR - CARRIED
packed in car or on person for departure
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Knee brace
Hiking poles
Map
Knife
Reading glasses
Altimeter watch
Camera (optional)

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TRAIL CLOTHING - PACK
assumes all of this will get wet
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Puffball Vest (0.10)
+ Free Tech Sweater (0.15)
Rain jacket (0.15)
Rain pants (0.8)
Wool gloves
Light ski hat


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TRAIL GEAR - PACK
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Sunglasses & hard case
Grey pouch
Essentials
Cell phone & money clip
Water Bottles & Holster
Hiking poles
Storm cooker & drinks (optional)
Tarp (optional)



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OVERNIGHT CLOTHING - PACK
assumes this will stay dry
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Fleece shirt (0.8)
SILK WT TIGHTS (???)
Heavy wool socks


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OVERNIGHT GEAR - PACK
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Vaude sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Tarp & stakes
Standard cook kit
+ aluminum pot
+ windscreen
+ mojo stand
+ trangia & lighter
+ fuel
+ mug
+ bowl
+ spoon
 
Three Season/Three Days

Pack, etc. 4 pounds

Shelter
Down Quilt
Hammock and Fly
Pad
Clothes, etc. (too much)
Hygiene 10 pounds


Water (3L) and Filtration
Food and Prep 15 pounds


First Aid/Medical
Navigation
Communication
Illumination
Fire
Cutting Utensils
Repair Kit
Fishing Kit
Utility Items
Accessories 6.25 pounds


So that's basicly 35 pounds when I carry way too much on a solo. This is my heavy-duty serious three-season load for three days. Then again for three days, I would likely not go so heavy duty. I pulled the numbers from a heavy-duty seven day list which totals around 44 pounds and reduced the food. I could drop 3-5 pounds without worry depending on the location and expected conditions. My food carry is generally double what I need, i.e. the seven day list could keep me satisfied for up to fourteen days if used carefully.

ETA - My three season packs are in the 3500-4100 c.i. range.
 
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