Gear and Weight. LT Journal Entry


	Gear and Weight. LT Journal Entry

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We've been intentionally replacing our gear over the past year since most of what we owned was OLD (at least ten years) and HEAVY (because it was from before the days of lightweight and ultra-light backpacking).<P>And, thanks to friends and family, we've gotten lots of REI gift certificates so we could afford some new stuff <IMG src="http://www.trailjournals.com/images/faces/smile.gif" /> </P><P>We've reduced our base weights (everything but food and water) from around 30 lbs each to 16 or 17 lbs each.  This is very exciting for us, even if the ultralight folks would find it absurdly heavy.  My obsessing about ounces has paid off and we're pretty happy with what we're starting with. </P><P>
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