Quote Originally Posted by Tipi Walter View Post
Some backpacking loads were very light back in the day. Peruse the fine two volume set "Hiking The Appalachian Trail" and you'll find some outstanding gear pics.

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Here is Jim Shattuck's tent set up in 1966. That's a minimal one person shelter---and the pack is very light with a minimal harness system.

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Here is Giger's kit from 1969(photo by Andrew J. Giger).

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Here is Allen's kit from 1960(photo by Owen F. Allen).
Thanks Tipi good stuff! just look at all those ultralight gear! It looks like those are aluminum pans...?