Well, I'm not a fool and I'm not intentionaly going to make myself uncomfortable while pursueing something that's supposed to be enjoyable. 26 lbs, includes a 3 lb 3400 C.I. pack. 26 lbs is the weight of the pack on the start of the trip.
I just bought a food dehydrator so my pack weight will probably go up with all the extra lightweight snacks I can now carry. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />
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Enjoy your next trip...