"Guyz-N-Flyz" wrote in message
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Great lookin' stuff Tom. Once I get my back issues straightened out, I
plan to do some extended campin' trips by my lonesome. I bought a good
deal of high priced stuff for a trip to the UP with Wolfgang, Asadi, and
Peter Charles, in April of 2001. Unfortunately, my father decided to end
his life a couple of weeks before I was set to go, so no go.

Anyway, I purchased a Mountain Hardware "Trinity" tent. Which is supposed
to be a two-person model, but the other person would have to be the size
of an action figure to make it useable as a two-person tent. I still like
it though, as it is light-weight and easy to set-up and take down. Is
your bivy sac much larger than my tent--if you are familiar with the
"Trinity? that is"

I purchased a Primos "Himalayan" stove. I like it cause it utilizes
virtually any fuel source known to man, except ground crickets?

Got a PUR "Hiker" water microfilter.

A Thermarest self-inflating pad.

I bought a Slumberjack combo sleepy bag that is good to -30 degrees, if
you use both of the bags.

And finally, I purchased a Eureka back pack that you could fit an African
elephant in--7600 cubic inches. Unfortunately, I try to fit way too much
stuff into it!

What size backpack--in cubic inches--would you recommend to defeat my
maximalist tendencies?

Oh yeah, I CAN'T do without the Thermarest pad (back issues, ya know),

Mark

Looks like you have great gear, I also have the PUR Hiker water
microfilter, works like a charm and one of my best friends out in the
wilderness.

The best way to see what pack size you may need is to first see what you
need to bring. I tested my gear over the years and made the decision this
is what I need. Then I went down to REI and stuffed everything into one of
their lightweight packs. The employees there are very nice and didn't mind
me walking around the store with my gear in their bag. I couldn't believe
how comfortable lightweight was, you don't need all these padded straps or
lumbar systems.You should try it, with no obligations to make a purchase
I bought my pack on a clearance sale for $19.99, I even think it was used.
-tom