Recommendations for spring split-camping
After doing some research and buying some new gear , the other day I went on my first multiday split camping trip. I was supposed to go out for 3 days but only managed 1 and had to turn back.
The first day had a 1600 meter ascent to camp ( managed around 1000 before turning back).
My main problem was the load I was carrying. I’ve bought a Mammut Trion 50 L which seems to fit the stuff nicely but really doesn’t seem to carry the weight well. Specially when having to A Frame with boots on skis when doing the first 2-3 hour hiking approximation.
It was an absolute nightmare. Skinning was better but still awful. But the approximation was truly pure suffering.
Straight away I realized there was no way a would be able to last several days. My shoulders were killing me and the chest strap really doesnt seem to do anything as its just a bungee cord.
I’ve done many 10+ day hiking trips so I’m used to carrying weight, just not painfully. I normally use an Exped Lighting 60 for hiking.
I guess my question is, is it a matter of using the right equiment? Are there packs with avy pockets that carry well for long aproximations and then become small when riding? Or is it just a painful thing to do and just have to be able to take it… (it was 0% fun)
I’ll be stoked to hear any advice for doing this kinda thing.
Cheers!