[philmont] Backpacks, what's inside

This is a very good thread. It is always interesting reading what others
have done, it both verifies my own list and provides good ideas to use on
future trips. I am always in the market to get lighter and faster.

The following are my comments regarding Steve's equipment list:

- The pack and bags seem fine, although, I prefer smaller packs. I also
carry a Prolite 3 pad, 3/4 length.
- I wore one set and carried one set of the following clothing:
        - zip-off shorts (beige and green) with only one set of legs (green)

                - Half the trip I looked normal, the other half, not so
normal. I have long since cared that I look silly, plus it's fun
embarrassing the boys...
        - Under Armor short sleeve shirts, synthetic underwear, heavy wool
socks, and liner socks.
- I took a micro fleece for my warm layer and my rain suit as my outer
layer, one wool hat and one pair of lightweight gloves. No other clothing
items were taken.
- The two stoves, two one-liter fuel bottles, pots, etc. were split among
all crew members.
- We split the two-person tents between tent partners
- We did not take a water filter, we used the Micro-pure provided by
Philmont. We did not happen on any water which needed a filter, but we had
a group of country boys who didn't mind the floaties. They ate ants for
snacks, apparently they taste like lemon...
- I only required that each crew member carry at least 2 liters of water for
personal use (either 2 Nalgenes or a > 2-liter bladder), but also carry a
2.5-liter collapsible Platypus for crew water. The Platypus' were used to
carry water to dry camps or from water runs, such as from North Fork Uracca
when we were camping at Shaeffer's Pass on day 11. I think 6-liters per
person is a lot of overkill. The Platypus' could also be carried on top of
the pack, under the top pocket, so as not to take up room inside your pack.
- I always stuff my tent, I don't like the creases caused by rolling or the
time it takes.
- I didn't have to use compression bags, but a couple of the boys with
smaller packs (<4000 ci) and big sleeping bags did.
- I always use the lower compartment for my sleeping bag, the main
compartment and pockets are generally much more than I need for other
equipment.

Just my thoughts, as has been said many times, your mileage may vary.

YIS,
David Wheeler
Philmont 2004 & 2006
Northern Tier 2005

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Received on Mon Apr 16 17:55:56 2007