The Pack

(This picture shows Tom dressed and ready to go with his pack fully loaded.)

Just prior to departure, we packed our hiking back-packs full with supplies that we would need for our two day adventure.  In mine, I had: several pairs of socks (only one that was non-cotton), a pair of sweatpants for sleeping, a pair of shorts, a few dry-wick shirts, an extra rain jacket, a camera, a flashlight, a lot of honey covered peanuts, a sleeping bag, a floor mat, of course a frisbee (just in case), a bunch a stakes, a first aid kit, personal supplies, a V8 splash, water bottles, power bars, and a towel.  Altogether my pack weighed around 40 pounds and rose above my head.  I had to feel a little sorry for Steve, though, as he packed an extra tent and grill, bringing his pack up to around 55 pounds.  We also went over our shortened trip plan with Jared, Rachael and Jen before packing up the van.  I took a while to do all the final prep work as Tom was rather sick and everyone was a little over tired.