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Jan 26, 2023
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RSL
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What shoes did you switch to?
Also, what else do you pack outside of what you listed?
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It's amazing how much lighter (and better) backpacking gear is than when I first
Doctor Rosenrosen
1/26/23 9:40am
Man, that's amazing. That's about $1700 when all is said and done,
RSL
1/26/23 9:54am
Too pricey for me. I think my big 4 items weight is right about 12-13 lbs
jdub
1/26/23 10:07am
It's easy to go lighter than that and spend quite a bit less.
Schultz is back
1/26/23 10:31am
The pack I would recommend to anyone is the Granite Gear Crown 2. It's just over
TailgateU
1/26/23 11:46am
I have similar weight for a third of the price. It's possible and I don't lack
TailgateU
1/26/23 11:44am
I find that I am also sharply reducing the weight of my backpack at the rate ...
runnincoug
1/26/23 9:57am
What shoes did you switch to?
RSL
1/26/23 10:02am
I'm still trying to decide on shoes
Doctor Rosenrosen
1/26/23 10:15am
FWIW most people hiking the PCT or AT use trail runners, Altra Lone Peak's are
RUNBYU1
1/26/23 10:19am
I’m interested in your research about high tops versus low. Does it control for the activities that are done in each?
mvtoro
1/26/23 10:28am
Here you go: Essentially, high tops delay the body's natural self defense
RUNBYU1
1/26/23 11:09am
Very cool. Something I’ve always suspected. Thank you.
mvtoro
1/26/23 12:07pm
Yeah it's pretty interesting. You're welcome!
RUNBYU1
1/26/23 1:44pm
I have the GPSmap 66 with Inreach built in. I activate the subscription during "the season" and deactivate when I'm
Bert609
1/26/23 10:19am
My son hiked the entire AT this summer wearing Xero shoes.
Supercoug
1/26/23 11:49am
Props to him! Very few people have the foot strength to pull that off. XeroShoes
RUNBYU1
1/26/23 11:54am
He done some other hikes in Altras. He preferred the grip that Xeros provided.
Supercoug
1/26/23 6:23pm
RE: He done some other hikes in Altras. He preferred the grip that Xeros
RUNBYU1
1/26/23 6:41pm
Lone Peak, I believe
Supercoug
1/26/23 7:35pm
I've used runners for years, but will switch to trail runners next time I buy.
TailgateU
1/26/23 11:53am
Definitely worth the switch to good trail running shoes.
RUNBYU1
1/26/23 2:17pm
I love trail running shoes and use those too, but for hiking I like my Merrills
runnincoug
1/26/23 2:31pm
And they will definitely be better than my Saucony runners!
TailgateU
1/26/23 3:00pm
I can see that. Brooks, Salomon, and Saucony don't exactly make the type of
RUNBYU1
1/26/23 3:46pm
Check out the Topo Ultraventure 2 or MT-4
Mtbcoug
1/26/23 1:41pm
I have moved exclusively to trial runners for backpacking. There are few if any
joeycougar
1/26/23 2:51pm
Are there any systems (besides cargo shorts) that would let you pack items on
Kbdub
1/26/23 10:34am
I do 6+ hour 14er adventures with just these:
RUNBYU1
1/26/23 2:15pm
I took a klymit inflatable to the Unitas a few years ago, but unfortunately it developed a leak the second night, so it
jaromp
1/26/23 11:13am
klymit stuff kind of sucks. Most is too heavy. their old valves were the worst
Turd Ferguson
1/26/23 11:21am
That's too bad if it's true their quality has gone down hill. I have a sleeping
Schultz is back
1/26/23 11:36am
I always carry a patch, but have never used it.
TailgateU
1/26/23 11:42am
Money-saving alternatives (what I use):
TailgateU
1/26/23 11:41am
what would the two sleeping bags together be rated at for temp?
gilmerbuckeye
1/26/23 12:49pm
I'm not sure. They list at 32, which I assume is survival rating, but they are
TailgateU
1/26/23 12:55pm
20 Liters smaller and gsin3d 3 lbs. You should just go down to a fanny pack..
CarolinaCoug
1/26/23 12:43pm
The NeoAir is a game changer. I have the first model (10+ years old). There is a patch kit if you are worried.
Ragnar Danneskjold
1/26/23 2:39pm
Truth
RUNBYU1
1/26/23 6:45pm
Solid gear! I have similar items which are well under 10 pounds. Here's mine:
joeycougar
1/26/23 3:07pm
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