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Posted by nogods on April 17, 2008 at 9:30:11 am EDT
In reply to Re: Minimalist or Everything but the kitchen sink? posted by second gear on April 17, 2008 at 12:03:34 am EDT

I used to pack 50 to 60 lbs. Now I go ultra light because I bring my son and he carries all the heavy stuff.

Seriously, though, I don't obsess about the weight of my pack. I worry more about having the necessary equipment and the stuff that adds to my enjoyment.

Other than the emergency gear, I usually end up using everything I bring, although I could have gone without using some things. For example, I like to sit in a backpacking chair when I'm in an area where there aren't a lot of exposed rocks. But I can do without it. A book or an audio book and mp3 player are nice to have but not necessary.

If I'm going to be in an area where there is an opportunity to fish or hunt small game, then I'll bring a collapsable pole and a reel or my Henry 22 survival rifle. Again, not needed but nice to have.

When I'm just peak baggingg it is minimalist. The objective is to get to the top and back down safely. But in the winter even the peakbagging back is 40 pounds or more because of snowshoes, crampons, ice axe, and extra clothing.

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