Originally Posted By topshot
Originally Posted By tkanscholl
yeah me and her definately need to get better outfitted and in better shape before we go for any heavy backpacking trips.
The key here is not to go heavy! wink

You can stay reasonably light even on a budget.

sorry what i meant was long backpacking trips. I don't plan on packing everything but the kitchen sink.
Going to work with my dehydrator to make our food. I have heard that will lighten the load.