June 15, 2005
Universal Packing List
How much gear is too much? Did you remember to pack everything you needed? Where did that travel toothbrush go? Why does my pack feel like it weighs more than I do? Packing the right gear for a hike is a essential balance between bringing everything you need and not bringing more than you absolutely need. A backpack always seems heaviest as the trail behind you becomes longer than the trail ahead to your stopping point. While the universal packing list fails to account for things like gear weight and tries to be a little too universal at times, you won't be so prone to forgetting things if you generate a solid list of required items before you head for the trail.
Posted by Jake at 01:17 AM | Comments (0)