Rather than have a meltdown due to being the ONLY caregiver for two demented parents and one bipolar adult and one suicidal adult, I have decided to start backpacking again...primarily overnights just...just long enough to get a bit of peace and quiet.
So...I've been reading here and love the idea of "lightpacking."
I'm starting from scratch since the gear I have now is 30 years old.
Anyone have any opinions about the Gregory Palisades backpack or the Eureka Solo Spitfire tent? I've found them both on Craigslist.
Thanks.
(female, 57 y/o, 5'6", a tad overweight but quite active)
Do *NOT* discount your thirty year old gear. Some of it may be quite servicable, and some newer stuff isn't better or lighter (some things *definately* are).
One of the best places to start will be at the parent site,
www.backpacking.net, look at the excellent "18 pound 3 day pack" and "27 pound 7 day pack" lists posted there. A number of us also post our gear list (look at my signature for links to mine).
Take a careful look at your big three (shelter, sleeping, and pack) but change your pack last - even if it's old and big, as long as it is comfortable you are best lightening your load and finding something (a system) that works *for you* and keeps you comfortable, THEN find a backpack that fits your load well.
You might want to post a list of your old gear here, I'm sure some of us will have some suggestions for you on what to replace right away, and what is worth keeping for a while while you focus on other things.
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