Ultra Light Backpacking

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Comment by kyle "mr grizz" 1 day ago

my katahdyn hiker pro started to taste like plastic and ruined the flavor of great mountain water grrrrrrrrrrr, so i complained and a new one is in the mail!!!!

Comment by Ata on November 5, 2009 at 5:07pm

Hahaha I know the feeling my friend, like I always say it is best to have it and not to use it, than to have to use it and not to have it jajajaja

Comment by kyle "mr grizz" on November 5, 2009 at 5:01pm

the welcome photo reminds me of my first trip out. i still sometimes want to bring the kitchen sink. id like to think ive gotten better at leaving things behind but i am weak sometimes.

Comment by John Smith on September 5, 2009 at 9:39am

ATA, what about taking a filter. I use the Katadyn micro hiker and at 8 oz it does an incredible job. It is just not very fast. I would think that you would have access to water that you are able to filter.

Comment by Ata on August 13, 2009 at 2:13pm

Hi thanks for taking the time to answer my post, I don't see many people chatting too often in this web.

Well when I hike in FL I do it mostly in the Everglades or Big Cypress and the water you will find it is not safe to drink so I have to take 10 to 12 bottles of bater with me for my personal use, since you are most of the time under 105f to 115F heat and humidity!!!

Comment by John Smith on August 12, 2009 at 11:47pm

ATA why is water a problem in FL?

Comment by Ata on August 6, 2009 at 2:06pm

I am glad to see a group like this one, since most of the time I go out with about 40lbs to 45lbs on my back most of it's water since that is a big problem on FL when you hike, so if any one has any ideas I will be glad to take notes thanks

Comment by gabriel on April 1, 2009 at 12:31pm

Yeah, I started off the A.T. with some Golites that had no shank support at all and my feet were dying. I switched to some Montrails which do have shank support and noticed a consideralble difference. I can only speak for the AT really....it was pretty brutal in spots, especially PA. I do agree that BOOTs are not necessary and I will always wear shoes to hike in.

Comment by John Smith on March 31, 2009 at 4:08pm

Gabriel,

I have never considered the shank in my shoes unless I am doing serious climbing. I generally use running shoes for most of my hikes and scrambles. This tends to keep the weight down but you are right at times I wish I had a stiffer shoe. Hard to find the right compromise.

Comment by John Smith on March 31, 2009 at 4:07pm

Da,

I liked the comment about the bag. I usually use a quilt and take along insulating clothing that can be work in camp, at belays and other stops and also extend the range of the bag. By using them for multiple purposes I keep my weight down and still am comfortable.

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