tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5502077083499654810.post6862469881055919962..comments2023-09-30T08:05:03.892-07:00Comments on Pacific Northwest Project: Backpacking Olympic National ParkSnakebitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16879428992616238833noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5502077083499654810.post-31923417676983699682013-10-25T07:44:03.764-07:002013-10-25T07:44:03.764-07:00Nice report, I was at Flapjack Lakes earlier this ...Nice report, I was at Flapjack Lakes earlier this year, we took some duplicate pictures from the same perspective. I also use a Gregory pack and I'm an avid mountain biker.<br />Probably headed to Nine Steam next week. I'm using an (approved) Bare Boxer Contender Canister, much smaller and lighter. Also a Bear Vault 450. I track all my weight down to the gram (Excel) and have to add out remove items to keep my weight at a max of 35 pounds, often lighter (4 different weight tents to choose from).<br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/mhlsilverdale/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5502077083499654810.post-20180491526849045722013-08-08T09:33:02.154-07:002013-08-08T09:33:02.154-07:00On my first solo backpack, I carried way too much ...On my first solo backpack, I carried way too much too. I knew the instant I hit the trail, but since I couldn't lock my car (due to a faulty lock) and was running late, I was stuck with what I brought. Brought too much food, too many books, too many clothes, and a heavy tent.<br /><br />Like you said about traveling near water...I only carry two Nalgene bottles tops. Full bottle is 2.5 lbs, water filter only about 1. I carry a 2 liter Platypus softbottle for extra capacity if I need it. Weighs nothing. We also recently bought a couple Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite sleeping pads. Only 12 ounces and really comfy! Fits in the sleeping bag compartment too. Other ways I've saved room and weight...zip off pants. Only the legs ever go in the pack. REI Sahara shirt. Just roll up the sleeves if you get too hot. Wash it in a creek if it stinks, and it dries quick. Two pairs of socks max, just wash and alternate. And of course after a few times out, you realize what you actually use and how much food and fuel you consume. <br /><br />And just a note on the Bear Vaults. You don't have to hang them, just walk them away from camp and set them down. That'll save you some time.Jeffhttp://thepathlessbeaten.com/noreply@blogger.com