Looking for suggestions for reducing the weight penalty for carrying a Bridge on a 2017 AT thru hike attempt
Just ordered the WB RR - So I've been scouring the interweb till I've throughly confused myself and decided to start a discussion to get a concise thread that might help answer questions not only for myself, but for other gear weanies. If I have missed a post that is already on here, I apologize, but please link me up?
1) I've contacted Josh at Ruta Locura about making Carbon Fiber trekking poles that can double as Spreader Bars...so I think I have that covered. I currently own a pair of B/D CF Z poles and Leki AL poles - but I can't see how those could be modified to work?
2) Any other areas of the WBRR that I can look into to reduce weight that I should consider?
3) I've got a 10 ft HG CF Standard with doors - but I think not only the length will be too short, but the width has me concerned. Several threads go on about 12 ft and 13ft "Poly" tarps - so I'm not wanting input on those tarps - I'm only considering CF for the weight.
My questions if I buy a HG CF Tarp
a) is the width of 4ft 6 inches enough coverage for a bridge using the HG 11 ft Standard with doors?
b) Or should/could I consider going without doors?
c) Or would you buck up and buy the Palace 11 ft and deal with the "bulk" issue (pack size is limited- so I'm leary of adding the Palace, but I want to stay dry without extra protection like a Spindrift.
Thanks for your opinions & advice!
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