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    Default Gear List - Leaving Monday Apr 2

    I know it's late, just want a double check to make sure I am not leaving anything major out.

    Big 5 - 203.8
    Kelty Tornado 86.4 oz. (whistle already on pack)
    Marmot Helium w/ stuff sack 32.8 oz
    Big Agnes SeedHoue SL w/ground cloth 49 oz
    Thermarest Prolite 3 20.6 oz
    Water Filter 15 oz

    Kitchen 11 oz
    Kmart Grease Pot
    Pot Cozy
    Pepsi Can Alcohol Stove
    Windscreen - aluminium foil
    pot gripper
    spoon
    small scrubbie
    matches
    48 oz Nalgene cantene

    First Aid 8.8 oz
    bandaids, neosporin, alcohol wipe,moleskin, small tube cortizone,benadryl,
    pepto, tums (i get heartburn alot), prescription meds for asmtha,needle

    Hygiene 11 oz
    toothbrush/toothpaste, floss, q-tips, feminine products, hand sanitizer, camp suds, nail clippers, wet wipes

    Camera 12 oz
    Samsung Digimax S800
    camera case
    2 lithium batteries for camera
    3 AAA for head lamp

    Miscellaneous 17.2 oz
    50 ft rope w/caribiner 4 oz
    cup 1.5 oz
    pack cover 6 oz
    knife 2.6 oz
    headlamp w/batteries 3.1 oz

    Clothing 88.2 oz that are being carried
    -- kept dry for camp --
    midweight thermal top 11 oz
    thermal bottoms 7.9 oz
    thorlos 3.5 oz

    lightweight thermal top 7.2 oz
    lightweight thermal bottoms 6.3 oz
    Marmot Ion Windshirt 5.9 oz
    marmot driClime Jacket 13.5 oz
    thorlos 3.5 oz
    gloves 3.5 oz
    hat 2.2 oz

    Rain jacket 13.3 oz
    Rain/Long Pants 10.4 oz

    total weight so far 22 pounds

    stuff not weighed yet :
    journal/pen
    ziploc wallet
    fuel
    food and water
    maps


    I'm pretty sure I have everything. I am a little concerned about weight but I think it's fairly reaonable. I am sure in the next week or so I will figure out what I can live without. I though about ditching the 1 thermal top but until I am sure the really cold weather is gone I don't know if I am comfortable with that.

    Thanks for looking

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    Leaving in two days? Why post a list now? You'll make adjustments as you go. Stop worrying about it, and enjoy your hike.

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    Just as a double check to make sure I am not missing anything major. Not really looking for advice on items to change or anything like that.

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    I may have missed it but you need some TP. Tweezer for ticks and splinters?

    Otherwise the list looks complete.

    You will probably add just shy of a pound for book, maps, and journal. I think Wingfoot's book is around 8 oz.

    Probably another 8 lbs for food (4X2) plus another 4 pounds for water (2 qts) and maybe 1/2 pound to a pound for fuel. (pints a pound kinda works for liquid too).

    See you out there, I start next Thursday.

    The Iceman
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    BTW -

    I am dealing with about the same weight. I am re-checking everything trying to lose 2 pounds. (I could just skip a meal)

    I am in the same boat with the warm clothes. If I bring them it will be hot, if I leave them it will freeze.
    The heaviest thing I carried was my attitude.
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    Don't forget earplugs.
    If you're trying to trim weight, leave the extra batteries for your headlight at home unless you plan to hike at night a lot. If your headlight ever starts dimming, you'll have plenty of warning to get new batteries in the next town. They're pretty heavy for something so small.
    Do you have some way to drink water without stopping and taking off your pack?
    If you tend to burn, take some sunscreen.
    By the time you get to Neel's Gap you'll have used your gear enough, and seen everyone else's gear, to know what you want to change out, send home, or buy.

    Have fun!

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    Quote Originally Posted by the_iceman View Post
    I may have missed it but you need some TP. Tweezer for ticks and splinters?

    Otherwise the list looks complete.

    You will probably add just shy of a pound for book, maps, and journal. I think Wingfoot's book is around 8 oz.

    Probably another 8 lbs for food (4X2) plus another 4 pounds for water (2 qts) and maybe 1/2 pound to a pound for fuel. (pints a pound kinda works for liquid too).

    See you out there, I start next Thursday.

    The Iceman
    TP's with the hygiene, forgot to add that to the list.
    Didn't think about tweezers...thanks.

    I just got back from Kinko's and had the spine cut off my data book so I can break the book up.

    12 oz for the journal, data book, puzzle book and maps.

    thanks for the input

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    Don't forget earplugs.
    If you're trying to trim weight, leave the extra batteries for your headlight at home unless you plan to hike at night a lot. If your headlight ever starts dimming, you'll have plenty of warning to get new batteries in the next town. They're pretty heavy for something so small.

    Good point, thanks

    Do you have some way to drink water without stopping and taking off your pack?
    I have one of those hook things that I put on my hip belt.

    If you tend to burn, take some sunscreen.

    By the time you get to Neel's Gap you'll have used your gear enough, and seen everyone else's gear, to know what you want to change out, send home, or buy.

    Have fun!
    I plan on it thanks

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    Looks pretty solid, only things I can think of are maybe adding a pack towel (or bandanna), and I'd suggest picking up one of those Bic Mini lighters. I didn't notice a fuel container listed (I use a 16oz. coke bottle).

    Wish I was going.

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    Default Lip Balm

    Unless I missed it in your list, you may want to consider some chapstick or equivalent.
    "Great things are done when men and mountains meet." William Blake

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