Sierra Nevada kilted backpacking

[Alan H]

Ultra-light? What's that?

...........but a camp stool is an absolute necessity. ......


Alan, now that you're packed, are you ready to tackle the John Muir trail for a few weeks?

w2f

OK, I draw th eline at the Camp Stool! LOL

But I've been doing this for about 30 years and I know that lots of people have their own ways of hiking through the Sierra backcountry. I've seen people out there with full packs on and a loaded-down llama to carry another 30 pounds of gear.

At the other extreme is John Muir, who'd go for three weeks with a loaf of bread, some cheese, and his greatcoat in a canvas pack. Personally, I like having a stove, and besides, Forest Service rules prohibit fires above 9,000 feet in most of the Sierra Nevada. I LIKE having a couple of warm layers of clothes and having rain gear along. I LIKE brushing my teeth at the end of the day. I LIKE having a warm sleeping bag. I LIKE being able to deal with the cuts and scratches and strains and possible diahhrea and Lord-Knows-What that can come on when you're out there. The only thing I carry that I'd willingly lose is the "rescue rope".

Anyway...John Muir Trail..Ohhh, YEAH! Joan and I did a 60-miler for our 20th anniversary summer.

someday, I'm gonna....