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Any Long Distance Hikers Here?
Posted on 4/18/17 at 8:53 pm
Posted on 4/18/17 at 8:53 pm
Planning a 2019 thru-hike of the PCT (~2650mi).
I've been doing research on packs, and have seen most recommending a 58-70L pack.
I want to make my base weight as low as possible and want to try a 58L, but will this be enough for all my gear (clothes, water, tent, bag, pad, etc.) Plus the required bear canister?
I feel like anything above 65L is too much weight to capacity ratio; but I also don't want to run out of space before even getting the canister in there.
Anyone here pull a long-distance hike, and what size pack did you use?
I've been doing research on packs, and have seen most recommending a 58-70L pack.
I want to make my base weight as low as possible and want to try a 58L, but will this be enough for all my gear (clothes, water, tent, bag, pad, etc.) Plus the required bear canister?
I feel like anything above 65L is too much weight to capacity ratio; but I also don't want to run out of space before even getting the canister in there.
Anyone here pull a long-distance hike, and what size pack did you use?
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Posted on 4/18/17 at 9:16 pm to DustyDinkleman
There are a few threads in the sticky at the top of the page. Some good info there.
Posted on 4/18/17 at 9:18 pm to DustyDinkleman
Admittedly I don't have to use a bear canister on the AT but I used an Osprey Aether 45.
Posted on 4/18/17 at 9:19 pm to DustyDinkleman
Man, I wish I could help but I can't. Might want to put this on the Offthe freakingcharts board but that's your call. If you have time, some good people will respond from this board.
Posted on 4/18/17 at 9:31 pm to DustyDinkleman
no, but I recently heard a podcast where it was discussed and briefly considered dropping out of my life and spending a few months hiking the AT. But I have bills and a GF so......frick.
Posted on 4/19/17 at 4:03 pm to DustyDinkleman
58 should be enough. Don't carry a bunch of extra crap. I would look at Granite Gear packs, Osprey are the REI rec of choice and they are fine.
Check out the cottage gear scene if you really want to some light weight stuff. Six Moon Designs, Mountain Laurel Designs, Zpacks, etc.
You have to carry the canister, most people use the smallest bear vault I believe. I think a lot of people end up sleeping with their food because they can't fit it all in the canister. YMMV on that one, not a recommendation.
Check out the cottage gear scene if you really want to some light weight stuff. Six Moon Designs, Mountain Laurel Designs, Zpacks, etc.
You have to carry the canister, most people use the smallest bear vault I believe. I think a lot of people end up sleeping with their food because they can't fit it all in the canister. YMMV on that one, not a recommendation.
Posted on 4/19/17 at 4:17 pm to DustyDinkleman
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Planning a 2019 thru-hike of the PCT (~2650mi).
There are a lot of hiking forums where you will get better responses and ifnormation. I really like backpackinglight and whiteblaze particularly for gear related questions.
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