OK......After the viewtopic.php?f=6&t=8534 I have done a few things around here..... One is lightning up the load for enjoying the outdoors when going solo.
Disclaimer...... This is for me when going out by myself and only myself......
Since the water is way down and paddling is out of the question ( this was a God's Send in a way , A wake up Call to lighten up. ) a person has to lighten up what they take since they have to tote it on there back and not with the boat hauling everything for them.
With the lack of water it has now become a process of Backpacking , not paddling to enjoy places where others can't get to.
The up side is when we get some water back in the rivers and creeks then we can toss the backpack ( Which we use to tote on our back ) in the boat and take out as a lighter paddler.
Especially ...Without.... all the stuff we use to think was needed when we loaded the boat down and not ourselves. You sure take less when you are the Mule hauling it. :lol:
HINT..If you really wanted to ....It will be OK to toss in a few more things when paddling unless you are planning on toting them. :roll:
I have a light weight ( two pound ) backpack that will hold 4,600 cubic inches of goodies when packed to the max..... Right now that is not a problem since it is not cold weather around here.
1. A Hammock and a sheet.
2. A camping mattress to to put in the hammock , if needed. If not then it adds support to the backpack.
3. The single burner stove ( alcoholic ) and one pot for cooking.
4. Water purifier and water containers , Nalgene 32 oz , a couple of them.
5. A change of clothes plus rain gear.
6. Food ( dehydrated ) and related food items.
7. Toiletries , medication and personal items.
8. Personal items , glasses , a hat , long sleeve shirt , shorts and/or slacks , bug repellent.
9. What I am wearing at the time.
10. A walking staff in place of the paddle.
The stuff that is listed above are what I consider the necessary's , Shelter , Water, Food The main one contributing to the weight is the water and then the food depending on your time out there.
Disclaimer...... This is for me when going out by myself and only myself......
Since the water is way down and paddling is out of the question ( this was a God's Send in a way , A wake up Call to lighten up. ) a person has to lighten up what they take since they have to tote it on there back and not with the boat hauling everything for them.
With the lack of water it has now become a process of Backpacking , not paddling to enjoy places where others can't get to.
The up side is when we get some water back in the rivers and creeks then we can toss the backpack ( Which we use to tote on our back ) in the boat and take out as a lighter paddler.
Especially ...Without.... all the stuff we use to think was needed when we loaded the boat down and not ourselves. You sure take less when you are the Mule hauling it. :lol:
HINT..If you really wanted to ....It will be OK to toss in a few more things when paddling unless you are planning on toting them. :roll:
I have a light weight ( two pound ) backpack that will hold 4,600 cubic inches of goodies when packed to the max..... Right now that is not a problem since it is not cold weather around here.
1. A Hammock and a sheet.
2. A camping mattress to to put in the hammock , if needed. If not then it adds support to the backpack.
3. The single burner stove ( alcoholic ) and one pot for cooking.
4. Water purifier and water containers , Nalgene 32 oz , a couple of them.
5. A change of clothes plus rain gear.
6. Food ( dehydrated ) and related food items.
7. Toiletries , medication and personal items.
8. Personal items , glasses , a hat , long sleeve shirt , shorts and/or slacks , bug repellent.
9. What I am wearing at the time.
10. A walking staff in place of the paddle.
The stuff that is listed above are what I consider the necessary's , Shelter , Water, Food The main one contributing to the weight is the water and then the food depending on your time out there.