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Posted by Backcountry (Guest) on September 20, 2006 at 3:28:22 pm EDT
In reply to Re: This might be a stupid question but.... posted by alan on September 15, 2006 at 12:45:53 pm EDT

Infantry has been struggling with this issue for 150 years! People in Washington decide they need 75 lbs. Then they get in the field and are told to get rid of everything except water and socks. Two months into it and they have ripped off shirt sleeves, replaced a hat with a kerchief, hang on to bug repellant and socks and water .. and carry things in pocketws and belts instead of packs. (they don't use their ALICE). So they are trying to reduce weight. So start with WHAT YOU NEED (water, socks, water purifier, dry food) and move up. Do you absolutely need it? Can two of you share it? Can you buy it along the way? (carry money). Can you get along without it?

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