Re: [Philmont]: Pack size?

Look at a Kelty Yukon or Jansport Scout. These are appropriate for a smaller scout and will carry all the meals and crew gear he may need. As a former Camp Director at Philmont,and manages a climbing and Backpacking shop I would hesitate to recommend any of our Go-lite, Granite gear, Gregory or Mountainsmith Ultra light packs to anyone as a first pack. If I were a Ranger is summer my choice would be a Gregory G pack because of the very good suspension and enough size to carry food for Mountain Treks or Rayado treks. I like the smaller external frames as they are easier for the guys to pack and are about 100 dollars. Remember a Phil tent will weigh about 3 pounds per person. We use Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight at 4 lbs for two people for our council contingents and recomend the Marmot Pre-cip jackets for those who do not own raingear.
David Ramos
Backcountry Staff 1981- 1990
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  From: Rsafl61660@aol.com
  To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
  Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 7:11 PM
  Subject: [Philmont]: Pack size?

  Looking for suggestions on pack size for Philmont. I have one boy who is about 4' 11'"and about 80 pounds. I don't have any worries about his ability to make the trek. I am, however concerned about the size of internal frame pack. I don't want him carrying a 5000 cu. in. pack at his size, due to balance, not to mention a pack that size when full, will well exceed the 20- 25% pack weight for his size. On the other hand, I want it to be large enough to carry his gear and his fair share of the group gear. I found a Kelty 3675 internal frame pack, which is sized to fit a woman or youth of his size. Any experienced trekkers have any comments or suggetions?

  Bob S
  CAC Indpls, In

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