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Posted by kutenay on January 22, 2008 at 11:04:14 am EST
In reply to First time snowshoeing and backpacking posted by WISam on January 20, 2008 at 10:09:30 pm EST

You don't really need a heavy pack for winter camping, here is what I carry for 3 day trips here in BC.

Hilleberg Soulo tent-4 lbs. 6 oz. or ID MKI-XL @ 4-12

Exped Downmat Deluxe 9-3 2

Integral Designs XPDII custom bag- 4 9

Brunton Nova-Snowpeak pots, Ti spoon, fuel- about 2 8

First Aid-Emerg. Kit 3 lbs.

Clothing-4 lbs. plus worn

Food-about 7-8 lbs. for 3 days, I like some luxuries.

Water bottle full 3 lbs.

What else do you need?

Total= About 32-33 lbs. plus pack and snowshoe and poles, not a huge weight and you "can" trim this if you want, I just prefer to have certain items with me.

I would estimate that most of my total pack weights in all seasons, except hunting, go around 40 lbs., all in, this gives me the tools, goodies and gear I enjoy having on a trip. I can and have gone for 5 day treks in the most rugged, trackless places in BC, with 45 lbs. total and with everything I wanted.

I have used toboggans in the mountains and find that they are often more trouble than functional, using a good pack like a Mystery Ranch makes it easier, IME.

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