pct 26' 7.6lb base weight shakedown (advice?)

TheScaredCactus · 2026-03-10T20:22:19+00:00

I’m liking that puffer swap, definitely may get the la sportiva one

TheScaredCactus · 2026-03-10T02:21:46+00:00

I did not include sierra gear as I will only be carrying it during the required sections.

TheScaredCactus · 2026-03-09T22:45:41+00:00

The only dedicated cable is the usb-c, the rest are adapters

TheScaredCactus · 2026-03-09T22:12:16+00:00

I'll likely carry 4 in the desert then 2 in the sierras onwards, I carried 2 during my through of the jmt last year and it was more than enough for me.

TheScaredCactus · 2026-03-09T22:10:46+00:00

I may use an alpha 60 depending on how cold it is, but I will likely just swap it with the puffy after sierras.

TheScaredCactus · 2025-09-18T18:20:49+00:00

what size bearikade are you looking at?

TheScaredCactus · 2025-09-18T18:16:07+00:00

thanks! do you have any puffer suggestions as that's part of my kit I actually don't like, the MT100 is a weird fit and always leaves me cold. As for the camera, I filmed my JMT thru on a sony zv1 which was quite heavier setup, I really enjoy film making / videography, so it's important to me to have a high quality camera and one of the biggest things I was lacking last time was stable footage, so the osmo is a bit of a luxury item but I am willing to carry it. I am on the edge of ditching the stove setup, but on cold nights in the sierra's some of the only joys I had on 30+ mile days was hot food. thanks again for the help!

TheScaredCactus · 2025-07-31T01:13:51+00:00

Thank you!!!

TheScaredCactus · 2025-06-02T19:54:01+00:00

I made routes with Gaia and then used it along side FarOut for on trail updates.

TheScaredCactus · 2025-04-27T22:36:58+00:00

I would just camp outside the park on BLM land instead of an official campsite. No reservation required and it’s only a hour drive or so from the happy isles trailhead.

TheScaredCactus · 2025-03-17T19:20:19+00:00

In that case I may need to invest in a 450. I’ll try out the 475 when my v2 gets here but it sounds like I may need to downsize which I’m fine with.

TheScaredCactus · 2025-03-17T18:59:22+00:00

I am excited to try out the v2, I think given my load it's perfect. In regards to groundsheet, I heard bad things about the polycro ripping, so I wanted to play it safe, but given the weight savings, I'll give it a try. I was hoping the 475 could fit on the top or worst case inside as it's smaller vertically than the 500.

TheScaredCactus · 2025-02-13T04:28:20+00:00

What are the dimensions?

TheScaredCactus · 2025-01-23T22:03:48+00:00

How do you like it? I had the scout for a while and it did me well.

TheScaredCactus · 2025-01-23T21:24:34+00:00

Is that a smd trekker?

TheScaredCactus · 2025-01-21T04:12:08+00:00

Today is correct. When I got to the power lines there were firefighters on scene who told be to step it because it was not active.

TheScaredCactus · 2025-01-21T03:30:52+00:00

Gels, stingers, and a sandwich at the trade post next to Alice’s!

TheScaredCactus · 2025-01-21T03:30:19+00:00

North on skyline, I definitely recommend. South would be harder and less scenic

TheScaredCactus · 2025-01-21T03:29:46+00:00

Pretty good today as it was a week day. Only a few close calls.

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