June, 2009 trip gear

[JenSkim]

Gear so far:

- camp sandals: 12oz
- coffee filter assembly: 1.5 oz
- five days coffee: 0.5 oz
- GSI cup: 3 oz
- penny stove:
- cook pots & top: 13 oz
- two full nalgene bottles: 78 oz
- sleeping bag: 48 oz
- water filter: 15 oz
- ridge rest: 22oz
- tarp tent: 24 oz
- toiletries (est): 32 oz
- food (not sure yet)
- backpack (isn't finished yet)

[Snowleopard]

Hi JenSkim, Clearly you need your coffee (top of the list).
Where will you be going and what are the expected temperatures. For most of Texas I'd need a freeze dried air conditioner.
You need to finish your list, so I'll comment on the weight of the stuff you have so far.
Ridge Rest: 22oz?? A short (20"x48") ridge rest is 9 oz. Can you cut this down to narrower and shorter?
Tarp tent: Good!

12 oz camp sandals is heavy, there are lighter things out there (or do without).
Sleeping bag, 3 lb is heavy.
Water filter -- using iodine or aquamira it would be less than an oz.
Toiletries 32 oz!!?? This is a lot. If you can't eliminate some of this, carry smaller amounts by repackaging into much smaller containers.http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/sf/Packing%20Systems/Storage%20Containers/index.html?
Pack: if you get the weight of everything else low enough you can get by with a very light pack. Don't get a 5 lb pack.
Add clothing and rain gear appropriate for where you're going.
Have fun!!
--Walter