Re: My back is shot from too large a pack. I want to go lite,

--- In [email protected], John Smith <johnpsmith19@...> wrote:
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> Silverjay,
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> I think that has a lot to do with why we are all on this list, but your question is too vague to be answered easily.
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> Some questions back, and your answers will help us answer you better?
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> 1) Do you have any back problems to begin with?  Shoulder issues?  Yes lower back sometimes
> 2) What gear do you carry? Normal , beer can stove , 1st need water filter,2 lb tent
> 3) How heavy is your loaded pack t begin with?30 to 35lbs
> 4) What kind of hiking are you doing with it? on trail? off trail? climbing? biking? etc...on the trail
> 5) What can you afford right now?  A light weight pack.
> 6) Are you willing to consider gear alternatives to things besides your backpack? I have done this
> 7) How do you load your pack?Heavy in the bottom.
> 8) What kind of shape are you in? 62 years old fair
> 9) How experienced are you in terms of backpacking? I've hiked a lot. Some AT,lots of Smokies,Big south fork...
> 10) What kind of hiker are you? Do you like to enjoy the hike or hike to enjoy the campsites?Good question. I like the hikes and the camp.
> 11) How much food/water do you carry?That I can cut back. I know.
> 12) Do you hike with others so you can share gear to lighten loads?
> No
> Stuff like that will help us offer you answers to your questions.
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> john the xcar
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>  From: silverjay <jriddle35@...>
> To: [email protected] 
> Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 11:33 AM
> Subject: [BackpackingLight] My back is shot from too large a pack. I want to go lite,
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> Suggestions for a newby. I've backpacked a lot but my back is hurting after each trip. I need to know the lightest pack,gear ect for my light weight hiking. Give me ideas.Thanks
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