The Big Four of Backpacking Mark Spitler Stephen Watkins 18 November 2007 Based on an original presentation and slide design by Tyler Cookson
What we’ll be talking about. . . ► Packs ► Sleeping Bags ► Boots ► Clothing & Raingear
2 Types of Packs External Frame ► Cheaper ► Spaced from back § § § Cooler Tolerates lumps More freedom packing “Some gear outside ► More pockets ► Internal Frame ► Close to back § Hotter § Careful packing required Trade-offs ► Gear both inside & outside
Packs, con’t… Size ► Must be adequate for both personal and crew gear! ► Recommend Min. of 4500 cu in min ► Remember to try on many different packs
Sleeping Bags Buy the bag you will use year around Mummy § § Less room Less to heat Hooded lighter Rectangular § § § More room No hood Heavier
Ground Pads ¾ length ground pad suggested for Philmont Closed-cell foam Self-inflating ► Water ► More proof ► Cheap ► Lightest ► Indestructible ► Packs quickly expensive ► Heavier ► Slightly more comfortable ► Adults prefer
Boots & Socks • Lightest boot capable of handling trails and loads you’ll have • Remember your weight is going to be you plus your pack (Approx 50 lbs) Leather ► More expensive ► Careful break in ► Heavier Fabric & Leather ► Less expensive ► Not waterproof ► Lighter ► Minimal break-in
Boots & Socks Fitting ► It’s the fit not the size ► Wear 2 pair socks- thin synthetic liner, midweight wool. ► No toe contact with front on incline ► Walk around- does it feel right?
STORM CONVERGENCE AT STATIC PEAK (ELEVATION 10, 790 FEET) GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK WYOMING
PREPARING FOR THE STORM ON STATIC PEAK GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK WYOMING
WEATHERING THE STORM ON STATIC PEAK GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK WYOMING
THE MORNING AFTER ON STATIC PEAK GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK WYOMING
THE MORNING AFTER ON STATIC PEAK GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK WYOMING
Rain Gear Suggested: Two piece Rainsuit Objective- stay warm & dry Not worth it to go cheap Look for Nylon w/ Gortex Pack small Pants with side zips and/or boot zips
Clothing ► NO COTTON! ► Minimum requirement 50/50 blend ► Recommend nylon quick dry clothing
Closing Thoughts ► Price alone is not an indicator of quality equipment ► Buy the best you can afford ► Think practically--why do you want to buy this piece of equipment? ► Polypropylene or polypropylene and wool mix is preferred
Closing Thoughts ► Purchase a backpack that fits you now, not later--the issue is pain ► The fashion design for the backcountry is big, baggy and ugly ► The wilderness barks and bites; it’s bite is worse than it’s bark--don’t skimp on the rain gear
Closing Thoughts ► Buy boots that are comfortable and fit well --price is not the issue, the fit is
Contact Us Mark Spitler msmm 9278@earthlink. net Stephen Watkins stevejumps 91@yahoo. com
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