[Philmont]: "Base Weight" of each person's pack

Hi Bill,

Great advice on the "base weight" of each person's pack. From the way I
read it, your TOTAL pack weight, including pack and personal gear, is a
maximum of 25#. With the backpacking treks we've done, that's a doable
weight and certainly a good benchmark for each trekker. Although we've
always tried to limit gear, I've never quite thought of setting a maximum
base weight.

Within that 25#, could you share with us the items that comprise that
weight? Obviously, pack, sleeping bag, pad, raingear and personal clothing.
What else do you include?

Pete Swiggum
Troop 1173
Green Bay, WI
Peter.Swiggum@sbcglobal.net

----- Original Message -----
From: "w.keller" <wkeller@www.mebbs.com>
To: "Multiple recipients of list philmont" <philmont@troop47.com>
Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 9:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Philmont]: Fitness Test Question Results

> This was a great example of how well this list works to generate ideas and
> flush out concerns.
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> John, just to tack on one other item that is, to me any way, just as
> important a subject is "base weight".
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> What is the weight of your pack prior to your arrival at Philmont?
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> We set a maximum limit of 25 pounds with a strong suggestion that closer
to
> 21 or 2 would be much better.
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> Our heaviest was 25. The guys did a great job trimming things down. With
> food, water and patrol equipment, we were able to keep everyone under 45
> pounds on the trail. That did alot to ease the day's journey.
>
> Looks like we will be preping for a Boundary Water trip this summer, my
> third with the troop, can't wait!!! How the heck to you do the J-Stroke
> again?? :)
>
> Bill Keller
> wkeller@troop47.com
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