3 day/38 mile trip...all packed...32lbs all in...

[NFA]

I'm getting ready for an extended (for me) backcountry hiking trip in the ADKs next weekend with some friends...

My fully loaded pack is a hair under 32 pounds...I was hoping for closer to 25, but as it's snowing here this morning, and we'll be a long ways from roads or help, I'm erring on the side of caution a bit in packing clothes and gear and shelter and food and FAK...

I have more trips lined up for the rest of the spring and summer, and for those I hope to rock my GraniteGear Virga, rather than my heavier MountainSmith pack...the Ms pack is a bit more comfy and supportive for the weight and distance I'll be doing on this trip...

In warmer weather, and less into the wilderness, I'd like to get under 20 pounds all in, but we'll see...

For this trip, I'll be sleeping in my ENO single, with a HH tiny tarp overhead...short z-rest pad, and MSS green bag...

Jamie - nfa

[Shug]

Is that food, water et al?
Are you going to post a gear list of this trip ........?
Unless your gear is older and heavier you should be able to knock some pounds off of that load.
Either way .... you will be out having a blast!!!!!!!!

[NFA]

Is that food, water et al?
Are you going to post a gear list of this trip ........?
Unless your gear is older and heavier you should be able to knock some pounds off of that load.
Either way .... you will be out having a blast!!!!!!!!

Yes, that's food/water/everything...

In my Pack...
Gear
ENO Single hammock
HH tiny sil tarp
MSS patrol (green)sleeping bag and Z-rest lite
Jetboil and 100g canister and 2 lexan spoons
16 ounce nalgene bottle
Katadyn basecamp filter & clorox in visine bottle
3l platypus hydration bag
Map & compass
Headlamp
FAK (boo-boo kit + light trauma)
Knife/Lighter

Food
Oatmeal X2
Candy Bars X6
Clif Bars X3
GORP X3
Jerky X3
Mountainhouse X2
Cocoa X5
Gatorade X9
Millennium bar (400kcal size)
1 small bar of Saskatoon Pemmican

Clothes
Polypro ss shirt & ls shirt
UA Boxers
Socks X3
Fleece vest/shirt/long underwear pants/gloves/balaclava
Frog Toggs raingear

Jamie

[Shug]

Well that looks good. Your right ... still shoulder season so err on the side of caution.
You'll get to 25 pounds when you tote the GG pack.
Eat well and sleep terrific and hike strong.........
Shug

[swampfox]

I don't see a camera in that list. You know we're going to expect pictures.
Planning to use your phone maybe?

[NFA]

I don't see a camera in that list. You know we're going to expect pictures.
Planning to use your phone maybe?

You're right, I didn't count the camera...I'll likely take 2.38 gazillion pictures since I've never done this trip before...

My Canon PowerShot D10 and battery and card only weigh a couple of ounces, and have space for about 4,000 pictures, and it's waterproof!

Jamie - nfa

[Just Jeff]

Not a bad weight, especially with extra winter gear...enjoy your trip!

[Uticafats]

Sounds like a good time...I'm planing a 2-3 day trip in the ADK's in the next couple weeks and would love to have you post a trip report...Have fun

[NFA]

The weather outlook is starting to look good for our trip...YAY!

Jamie - nfa

[lazy river road]

SOunds like a great trip, thanks for the report and the awesome pics