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Old 08-09-2011, 03:44 PM   #12657
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I did Wedgemount last summer, overnight, with camera gear + tripod. That was ~50-55lbs when all was said and done.

I've since "invested" in a lighter, more compact tripod.

I'm still debating what hikes to try to get out on, but I'm running into a lot of scheduling conflicts with friends and such in terms of organizing/trip planning. I may end up doing some solo runs up the mountains.
My tripod is light though.. Gitzo 2 series. The bag I have distributed the load evenly. The problem was probably the hike itself. Nearly 3000ft climb up and down in 13km round trip. It was my first hike for this season.
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