Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
Yes, absolutely assemble the gear and then decide how to pack it. Volume may be a greater concern than weight. We put everything made of fabric in waterproof compression sacks, like these:
http://www.rei.com/search?query=compression+sacks
We used the Sea to Summit. One 14L held our tent and sleeping bag. The others were 6L.
A 1-2 day resupply at grocery stores doesn't add too much weight or volume. Way to go. Eat fruit, better than Clif bars. Day-old coffee cake is great. Makes a wonderful no-cook breakfast, then up the road.
Those sacks are better than what I have. Might have to splurge on one of those. Thanks. I don't think I will have cooking gear at all. I don't really care about hot meals and figure so many grocery stores have a readymade food section. Lots of times you can get chicken thighs for very cheap and a couple of sides. Dinner only. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be cold food. I don't really need more than that even when I am at home living normal.