Honestly got roasted for my 40-pound pack on the JMT last year

Tbh a ranger at Tuolumne Meadows straight up asked if I was carrying bricks. I cut my base weight by 15 pounds after that by ditching duplicate gear and a heavy tent. Anyone else get called out and actually change their whole setup?

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markm272mo ago

Yeah, that kind of comment will make you rethink everything you packed.

jake_hall881mo ago

Man, I feel you - it's brutal when someone makes you second-guess your whole bag strategy.

sage2862mo ago

Wait, you packed HOW many socks?