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Posted by Walkeraviator on June 23, 2008 at 9:29:16 am EDT

I am fairly new to this kind of backpakcing, having come from using antique ruck sacks packed the way the army says to do it. It has been a few years since I did even that kind of packing. I have purchased some new gear on an extremely tight budget and believe I have finally found my base weight.

Firts, to clarify, is it true that base weight is EVERYTHING except for food and water? If so then my base weight is 21 lb 12 oz. It will be a two night trip so i figure 3-4lbs food, and i plan on carrying about 4 liters of water between camel bak and Sigg bottle.

Is this too high a base weight? Do you have any suggestions that doesnt include buying a $300 sleeping bag or $500 pack?

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• Re: Base Weight - trouthunter 20:28:25 10/14/2008
• Re: Base Weight - krshome 19:57:18 10/14/2008
• Re: Base Weight - skinewmexico 22:51:19 09/26/2008
• Re: Base Weight - trouthunter 18:51:39 08/12/2008
• Re: Base Weight - rdavis 21:05:20 08/11/2008
• Re: Base Weight - trouthunter 20:52:05 08/11/2008
• Re: Base Weight - S--- Skillet 16:32:11 08/11/2008
• Re: Base Weight - Bill S 19:12:46 06/23/2008
• Re: Base Weight - Walkeraviator 18:14:48 06/23/2008
  • Re: Base Weight - TrailScout 18:41:35 06/23/2008
• Re: Base Weight - trouthunter 17:17:56 06/23/2008
• Re: Base Weight - Bill S 11:44:06 06/23/2008

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