Originally Posted By OregonMouse

My own gear list is modeled after the 27-pound, 7 day pack list. Not exactly the same items, but similar in weight, aiming for about 15 lbs base weight (everything except fuel, food, water--in other words, the items that go on every trip regardless of length). I managed to pare my list down to 12 1/2 lbs. base weight.


I'd be curious to see your gear list if you have it available. I've looked at the list you mentioned, and my gear has items of similar weight, but I can't seem to get my base weight down that far.
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