[Gocamino] The weight of boots

[Glenn]

I think that it is reasonable to assume that the weight of something at the 
end of your legs has a much greater effect than the same weight carried on 
your back.  It is just a matter of  physics.  It makes one wonder if it 
would be wise to carry some other lighter footware for flat smoother 
segments, and switch back to the boots for rough terrain.

Glenn Jilek.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Duke Klassen" <dklassen at mn.rr.com>
To: <gocamino at oakapple.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 7:26 PM
Subject: [Gocamino] The weight of boots


I just received the preview edition of Backpacker magazine and noticed a 
quick tip:

"Research show that every pound on you feet feels like 6.4 pounds in your 
pack."  Their tip: "Switch to low-cut hiking shoes or trail runners and 
you'll save 10 to 15 pounds."

Does this sound believable?  They didn't say where the "research" was done. 
I'm just thinking about my 3.5 pound size 14's and the weight they might 
have contributed to my Camino last spring.

Duke Klassen
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