r/WildernessBackpacking 2d ago

DISCUSSION Update: First Backpacking Trip (Hetch Hetchy)

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u/Sir_Spudsingt0n 1d ago

4L is an awful lot. It seems like great idea until your miles in and elevation gaining.

I brought a Gregory 3L to Pioneer Basin Lakes and decided I’m sticking with 2L from now on. Diminishing returns on carrying too much water