Are you lightweight?

fairweather8588 · Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 716

Do you consider yourself to be a "lightweight" hiker?
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Andy · Joined: 25 Nov 2003 Posts: 338 Location: Apache Junction

I had to vote no! Even my day pack weighs a ton! Confused

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Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

I'll cut weight where I can but I'll still carry in the six pack so it's kind of pointless for me to be lightweight.

mike · What box? Joined: 30 Dec 2002 Posts: 3134

Depends on whether you mean dayhiking or backpacking. Yes for dayhking, working on it for backpacking.
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maryphyl · Posted: 7/13/2004, 7:28 am Post subject:

LMAO 'Tis too early for questions like this. I voted no because I was thinking you were asking if I was experienced. My pack is very lightweight Smile

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Hnak · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 1766 Location: Prescott, AZ

I'm no lightweight, but my pack is slowly getting lighter... Very Happy

Shihiyea · Joined: 20 Oct 2003 Posts: 1135

Nope, my daypack, empty, weights 3.5 pounds. My backpack, empty, weights 6.5 pounds. I have lightweight gear and even have tried the Go-lite packs, but none of them fit me. I'll get a heavier packs that fits like a glove because it makes carrying my load all the easier. My average pack weight is about 32-38 pounds with 6-8 liters of water and other then raingear (windbreaker, and added warmth if needed), I use nearly everything in my pack, at least once during a trip, and many have multiple purpose uses. I would still love to get my weight down, without compromising my comfort. Mary

Daryl · Posted: 7/13/2004, 10:59 am Post subject:

"Do you consider yourself to be a "lightweight" hiker?"

I'd like to lose about 10 pounds, so I'd have to say no. Plus at 215 lbs I'm middle weight if not heavy weight.
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jmzblond · Posted: 7/13/2004, 12:14 pm Post subject:

Well, from reading all the posts on this and other threads, I'm not a lightweight, and I prefer to hike/backpack w/ others the same.
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Daddee · Posted: 7/13/2004, 12:29 pm Post subject:

Hell, no! I weigh 220 lbs all by my lonesome - that alone disqualifies me as a lightweight anything.
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AZBrad123 · Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Posts: 196

In my experience, i think Tim wins as lightweight. Anyone who does not bring a sleeping bag, in January, up by payson, because it does not fit in his bag, wins in my book!!

BoyNhisDog · Posted: 7/13/2004, 2:35 pm Post subject:

We like our 2" Thermarest Luxury edition pads, nice warm feathery WestenMountaineering bags and a good tent to retire to after an adventure filled day. It is so nice to have a good stove to cook a hot meal and brew up a good cup of tea. A water filter for loads of pure water is a must. We take light down jackets for the night and morning chills not to mention they make the best pillows.

I always strap my daypack onboard my backpack so I can do the hikes I want to from a great base camp. For first aid I just take a bit of tape and a few sterile pads, some duct tape and some tree tea oil. I like sandals for in camp or negotiating water crossings. The camera gear and some writing stuff are a must. A change of clothes and some washing up supplies make things comfortable. Lots of food (including a chocolate desert like mouse or smores for each night and hot chocolate) is a must as we go to smooth it, not to rough it. If the area has good streams I may even take my ultra-light spinning setup.

I take a sil-nylon tarp to make a cheery shelter for lounging and cooking in the rain. We have used it in Canada and the Arizona monsoon season.

If I can get my pack under 50 lbs for a 3 to 4 day backpack I am happy. I have tried to find a way to cut it down more but it just isn't going to happen.

I want a sort of ultimate remote outdoor resort. Linda's pack is about 35 lbs. No matter I have the Godiva Raspberry chocolate and she has her own Cabana boy so she is supremely happy.

I do try to choose light weight items with a good track record.

On a side note since I started using Mozilla Firefox I put most of my posts through Word and it wanted me to change Godiva to Go Diva. Mr. Green

I'm not kidding, I just about died laughing.
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desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

MikeInFHAZ · Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location

too bad GoLite doesnt make packs for women. Maybe they will in the future. I found that most if not all the (ultralight) companys dont make womens packs, and that is unfortunate. Sad

Granite Gear, however does make them and they are very well crafted.
for a pad, try the Big Agnes insulated air core, a whopping 2.5 inches thick and 1lb 8oz.
As Hooli stated, it really depends on the weight of the hiker, as well.
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Shihiyea · Joined: 20 Oct 2003 Posts: 1135

I would have loved the Go-Lite pack, I bought it, loaded it and put it on, but even as an extra small, it was still too big for my frame. It was obviously designed for a man too.

I've looked at gear reports and found a lady who is 4'10 ( Chuckle

I'm much taller) and she raves about her Gregory Deva 60 women's backpack. It would cut 2.5 pounds from my pack. Does anyone have this pack?