Originally Posted by
venturi95
Mr. Aura, I must respectfully disagree with you.
I like a "meduim heavy" load when I'm out for a while and creature comforts at the end of the day are important. But I can't see carrying gear I no longer need (camera and clothing, not much else comes to mind). Conversely, you can pre-pack a box of cold weather gear and have it ready to go straight to the mail. This makes me more free wheeling in that I can climb ever so slightly easier.
It's also possible to mail a box to yourself somewhere via General Delivery before you leave home. Call the PO and check the local policy on how long they'll hold a package. Of course, the problem there is getting to town during PO hours, and that might take some planning. You don't want to show up five minutes after closing, the day before a three-day weekend.