Why I Don't Stress About Base Weight
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Date: 2020-08-18
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Labroidas
Hey, when I was walking the Camino, which was my first long-distance-hike, I completely over-geared while being under-trained, took tons of unnecessary stuff with me and ended up with 18 kg (40 lbs, and told myself i could force my body to adapt and become stronger with willpower. Well, all it did was that i completely destroyed my left knee, which to this day is giving me problems, 4 years later. It also overstrained my body in other horrible ways, and that combined with the daily heat of 38 degrees Celsius (100 Fahrenheit) brought my stubborn self to a point where my life was in severe danger from heatstroke. I'm never ever going to carry more than 9 kg (20 lbs) baseweight anymore.
So, think of your joints when thinking about pack-weight! Because your body has limitations that can not be overcome by willpower, and every little bit of weight saved means that you have a higher chance of staying injury-free and successful on your thu-hike.
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Hey, when I was walking the Camino, which was my first long-distance-hike, I completely over-geared while being under-trained, took tons of unnecessary stuff with me and ended up with 18 kg (40 lbs, and told myself i could force my body to adapt and become stronger with willpower. Well, all it did was that i completely destroyed my left knee, which to this day is giving me problems, 4 years later. It also overstrained my body in other horrible ways, and that combined with the daily heat of 38 degrees Celsius (100 Fahrenheit) brought my stubborn self to a point where my life was in severe danger from heatstroke. I'm never ever going to carry more than 9 kg (20 lbs) baseweight anymore.
So, think of your joints when thinking about pack-weight! Because your body has limitations that can not be overcome by willpower, and every little bit of weight saved means that you have a higher chance of staying injury-free and successful on your thu-hike.
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Shawn
Planning my first thru hike, the Florida Trail. I bough the Katadyn Pocket filet, WAY heavy compared to others, but, I like having the high quality build, I like to have the higher volume pump, . I also bought the windburner from MSR, because I wanted to cook. I hate the wind blowing out the flame, etc. I bought a kelty 0 dri bag, for winter. Heavier.
I think the do your own hike think is it. I will use these quality pieces, and, I might change my ideas after wards, so Ill start with what I feel good with, and see if I feel like changing it up after I do my hike.
I should say, I did a 4 day hike in the Gila, and I think my pack was about 60 lbs LOL. It has come way down with a bit of practice. Well see if it changes again.
Good advice here.
Getting out there and getting it started, or done, is the point.
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Planning my first thru hike, the Florida Trail. I bough the Katadyn Pocket filet, WAY heavy compared to others, but, I like having the high quality build, I like to have the higher volume pump, . I also bought the windburner from MSR, because I wanted to cook. I hate the wind blowing out the flame, etc. I bought a kelty 0 dri bag, for winter. Heavier.
I think the do your own hike think is it. I will use these quality pieces, and, I might change my ideas after wards, so Ill start with what I feel good with, and see if I feel like changing it up after I do my hike.
I should say, I did a 4 day hike in the Gila, and I think my pack was about 60 lbs LOL. It has come way down with a bit of practice. Well see if it changes again.
Good advice here.
Getting out there and getting it started, or done, is the point.
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Bill
Dad hualled a 65 lb Kelty on Pivetta boots
( Quarter horses must be properly shod)
I'm 60 now I have Two 45 lb explorers a bright red Marlboro bag and my Kelty I carry them on bell hiking boots. I have a 35 lbs internal set up for 1 month out A 15 lb be for two weeks and a 7 lbs ( purse ) because I live in earthquake county CA.
When you hike thru mc Donald's on I-15 to agua dulce on pct that's my home grid.
8 years old at 15, 000 feet with my dad in november
That would be child abuse now!
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Dad hualled a 65 lb Kelty on Pivetta boots
( Quarter horses must be properly shod)
I'm 60 now I have Two 45 lb explorers a bright red Marlboro bag and my Kelty I carry them on bell hiking boots. I have a 35 lbs internal set up for 1 month out A 15 lb be for two weeks and a 7 lbs ( purse ) because I live in earthquake county CA.
When you hike thru mc Donald's on I-15 to agua dulce on pct that's my home grid.
8 years old at 15, 000 feet with my dad in november
That would be child abuse now!
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Mosh!
Thank you so much for this video, Dixie!
I'm 2 weeks away from section hiking the PCT and although I've tried to stay light, i enjoy being comfortable. I'm not worried about people judging me for how big my pack may look because I know it's all there to help me be the best I can be while on the trail and as long as I follow trail etiquette, and succeed in my own mind, nobody else will stop me by making me feel inadequate.
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Thank you so much for this video, Dixie!
I'm 2 weeks away from section hiking the PCT and although I've tried to stay light, i enjoy being comfortable. I'm not worried about people judging me for how big my pack may look because I know it's all there to help me be the best I can be while on the trail and as long as I follow trail etiquette, and succeed in my own mind, nobody else will stop me by making me feel inadequate.
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Daniel
I have a JanSport pack from 1991 weighs around 4-4. 5 pounds. It's so old the colors have changed from being washed and being out in the sun. It's been around the world, section hiking, up Mt. Rainier, and on more weekend hike/camping trips than I can count. When I go out back packing or camping somewhere AWAY from people, I'm not in a hurry. The few extra pounds ensure I enjoy the journey. See everyone on the AT soon.
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I have a JanSport pack from 1991 weighs around 4-4. 5 pounds. It's so old the colors have changed from being washed and being out in the sun. It's been around the world, section hiking, up Mt. Rainier, and on more weekend hike/camping trips than I can count. When I go out back packing or camping somewhere AWAY from people, I'm not in a hurry. The few extra pounds ensure I enjoy the journey. See everyone on the AT soon.
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Jenine
Thank you for this video! My base weight is 21. 25 lbs: ( But I'm planning for a 6 week hike in Scotland, so I need to carry a little more weight. Can't use down, because it'll be damp. So my puffy and sleeping bag weigh more than others. Need to carry both a rain jacket and pants. I'm trying not to stress about it and instead I'm just working out to get strong hahaha.
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Thank you for this video! My base weight is 21. 25 lbs: ( But I'm planning for a 6 week hike in Scotland, so I need to carry a little more weight. Can't use down, because it'll be damp. So my puffy and sleeping bag weigh more than others. Need to carry both a rain jacket and pants. I'm trying not to stress about it and instead I'm just working out to get strong hahaha.
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dvandamme00
On my last hike with my partner, i made a wheel barrow out of steel and a mountain bike wheel. it weight 10kg on its own. I pushed it for 3 days of sand with 20kg of water on it plus most of my gear. Ive spoken with army mates and they lug 40kg of stuff for 20km days. Anyone is allowed to bring anything they want, thats one of the fun parts of hiking
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On my last hike with my partner, i made a wheel barrow out of steel and a mountain bike wheel. it weight 10kg on its own. I pushed it for 3 days of sand with 20kg of water on it plus most of my gear. Ive spoken with army mates and they lug 40kg of stuff for 20km days. Anyone is allowed to bring anything they want, thats one of the fun parts of hiking
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bazzathemammoth
I did an overnight hike with friends once and was responsible for dessert. I hiked up a full cast iron fondue set with all the trimmings. It was amazing and all the other hikers were so jealous. I was super fit and it was only an overnighter so I barely noticed the extra weight and it was totally worth it!
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I did an overnight hike with friends once and was responsible for dessert. I hiked up a full cast iron fondue set with all the trimmings. It was amazing and all the other hikers were so jealous. I was super fit and it was only an overnighter so I barely noticed the extra weight and it was totally worth it!
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Sleepy
This topic always reminds me of Granny Gatewood. She did the AT twice with tennis shoes and home made gear. Basically all cotton and traditional wool. Was so early in the AT history there were basically no hiker amenities and no trail angels along the way.
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This topic always reminds me of Granny Gatewood. She did the AT twice with tennis shoes and home made gear. Basically all cotton and traditional wool. Was so early in the AT history there were basically no hiker amenities and no trail angels along the way.
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Michael
When I was in the Marine Corps, we called it forced marches, not hiking. Back then I was 140 pounds and between my ALICE pack, rifle, helmet, flak jacket, mags, ammo and full canteens, my standard weight was above 80 pounds, and that was packing light.
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When I was in the Marine Corps, we called it forced marches, not hiking. Back then I was 140 pounds and between my ALICE pack, rifle, helmet, flak jacket, mags, ammo and full canteens, my standard weight was above 80 pounds, and that was packing light.
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