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Posted by magyver on October 4, 2006 at 9:55:45 pm EDT
In reply to Re: This might be a stupid question but.... posted by Ed G on October 2, 2006 at 3:46:13 am EDT

My 10 yr old son has a weight of about 35-40 lbs and thats only for 5 days, Some say a lighter pack is the place to start but mine is 100% waterproof, rubber lined and about 5 lbs. better dry than soking wet. We use homemade tarp tents and floors so we can split the weight evenly, also ditch the can goods and go on a diet for the trip, but eat good before you go and when you get back. I love the new bacon in a box (non-refrig) take 4 packs and some oatmeal and the new mac&cheese for the microwave, it works the same on the stove. Stay away from too many dyhy. foods (require too much water) camel back bladders work good for me and a small katadyn filter (hiker). I also only use a fleece sleepin' bag when its not going to be too cold. and if it does take a trash bag to cuddle up in. (see vapor barrier, he's not kidding) mess kit's made of alluminum are junk, stick to TI or SS. you'll be glad you did. Clothing is my major problem, they don't seem to make a spandex jumpsuit for 40 year old 240 lb beer belly backpackers that match my style. AS far as i'm concerned, if you want to be comfy, you'll stay in shape.

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