Re: Yosemite trip
Chris Gilmore <chris_gilmore2001-/[email protected]>
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Yeah he has been on quite a few trips and if I take too much out of his pack he complains and reminds me he I a big boy and can carry his own weight. Of course after about 3-4 miles he is willing to give up a few things and I routinely pull his 1 man tent or sleeping bag out and arty them. Thanks Chris Gilmore (408) 461-1380 On Aug 3, 2012, at 6:41 AM, Jim Marco <[email protected]> wrote: > Hey Chris, > > I pretty much agree with Bill. Just carrying his bag and pad will load him up enough. ‘Corse you get the pack mule duty… > > My thoughts only . . . > > jdm > > James D. Marco > > 302 Mary Lane > > Ithaca, NY 14850 > > 607-273-9132 (land), 607-220-9969(cell) > > > > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Segraves > Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 8:44 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [BackpackingLight] Yosemite trip > > > > > > > > For what it's worth, 15 pounds sounds like a lot for a 6 year old. My son started young, but it wasn't until he was in his early teens that he was able to carry an appreciable amount. If you want him to have fun, I'd suggest getting his pack down to just a few pounds, and even then, being prepared to strap it to your own if his back or shoulders start to get sore. > > > > Best, > > > > Bill S. > > --- On Thu, 8/2/12, Chris Gilmore <chris_gilmore2001-/[email protected]> wrote: > > > From: Chris Gilmore <chris_gilmore2001-/[email protected]> > Subject: [BackpackingLight] Yosemite trip > To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Cc: "Chris Gilmore" <chris_gilmore2001-/[email protected]> > Date: Thursday, August 2, 2012, 11:30 PM > > > > Folks, > > I'm preparing to take a solo trip to Yosemite or I may take my 6 yr old. Can any of you recommend a weekend trip with decent water availability and moderate to strenuous hiking. If I go alone I can cover 8-15 miles a day pretty easily, if i take my little guy he tops out at about 5-7 one way. > > > > My base pack weight is about 9-11 lbs depending on my layers with water and food my bear canister I come in about 23lbs. My son's total weight including water is 15 lbs. > > > > Any Ideas? > > > > Chris Gilmore > (408) 461-1380 > > > > > > > > > > > >