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Of course not, just don't load them up with heavy gear...


I don't own any heavy gear and if I have to carry a 50 pound pack, I'm not going.


Paddy, what are the three heaviest pieces of gear that you carry? Mine comes in in this order::
North Face Cat's Meow Sleeping bag - 46 oz (2 lb 14 oz)
Clark Tropical Jungle Hammock and tarp - 45 oz (2 lbs 13 oz)
Therm-a-Rest air mat - 33 oz (2 lb 1 oz)

Of course, the food and water always win out for most weight. I'm a big guy, 225 lbs and 6ft, so I average carrying 2 lbs per day in food. A week long trip can add as much as 14 POUNDS to my pack, just for food. UGH! Another 64 ounces of water are always on my back too.

My total gear, water, and food weight this next trip will be 821 ounces ( 51.81 lbs ). I used to carry around 30 lbs, I think this stuff is growing or breeding or something in the pack at night ... Brum
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