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

I am a little older than you and made this move a couple of years ago.  If
you can keep you total pack weight to 30 lbs; look at the Gossamer Gear
Mairposa pack with the double pocket hip belt..  I just replaced a heavier
REI lightweight pack with the Mariposa and am extremely happy with it.  If
your total pack is less than 40 you might want to look at the ULA line of
packs.  If you still want to filter your water, look at the Sawyer squeeze
filter with a Platypus 2L bag.  You also might want to look at Erik the
Black's blog.  He has some excellent lightweight advice that has helped me.

Dennis


On Sun, Nov 25, 2012 at 2:37 PM, silverjay <jriddle35-/[email protected]> wrote:

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> --- In [email protected], John Smith <johnpsmith19@...>
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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.
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> > 12) Do you hike with others so you can share gear to lighten loads?
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> > 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@...>
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> > 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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