corvus wrote:
Here is the rub I will be adding at least 14 kg of food to replenish a food Cache with a nice big assent of around one hour or so( Hope the temp drops) followed by an easyish 3 to 3.5 hour walk
How does that sound (to me around 25kg )
corvus
I am going on a special walk on Monday just an overnighter and surprise surprise excluding lunch , medicinal vodka,water and bladder I am down to 8kg
corvus wrote:The BWT Strollers are doing a three day two night this coming weekend and owing to share gear tent,stove etc I have managed to get my Pack weight including water,wine 1 Lt brique,vodka 300 ml,food, gas lantern and gas down to 15kg add 363g for my Friday lunch and 15.365kg would be my lightest pack to date still using my heavy duty gear as previously posted
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olblackbilly wrote:a bit of charcoal is handy to clean your teeth,...other than that a pointy stick a sharp stone ,i wouldnt have any more essentials,....maybe a packet of cashews...
Three day two night walk "to a hut" total weight 11kg including eveything ,sans tent.
Darren wrote: For me I just like getting out there, I will regularly hike only a couple of hours spend the night and go home in the morning just for a quiet evening in the bush. On longer trips having the flexibility to look around and take side trips is preferable. Going a little lighter can help you get to you nights stop a little earlier and less tired. This can give you a chance to have a bit of a look around.
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