In California, hikers and riders on the PCT often must cover 20 to 30 miles of trail between water sources. The longest waterless stretch on the trail is 35.5 miles, north of Tehachapi.
Assuming it's hot, which in this area is pretty much a foregone conclusion, this would mean carrying a whopping 12 litres of water, or 12 kilos. With actual equipment and food I could have around 25 kilos strapped on my back (app. 53 lbs).
No comments:
Post a Comment