Discovery

Oh boy..40 lbs on my back...I weighed it, dead on 40lbs. I hiked a section of the PCT that I knew would challenge me with that pack on...and indeed it did. I was only able, (only because the sun was going down) to get in about 5 miles. But, I learned a valuable lesson today...Ultra-Light Backpacking is the only way to go! So I will continue to train with my pack full, but I think I will take some of the weight out and work with about 30 lbs instead....this seems to be a more feasible option, as I think 40 lbs is more than I really want to carry.. plus, I would like to be able do some serious backpacking trips over the next few weeks, so lighter pack, longer hike, less fatigue!