Women's Gear List?
Does anyone know of a women specific gear list I can check my gear against?
We actually share most of the same gear as a guy. Except for a few minor things. Like I always tend to bring a few more clothing items (like some kind of insulating layer year round). I use liner pads and carry time of the month stuff. Wear a sports bra.And my sleeping bag tends to be a lower rating because I sleep colder (but it is a guy bag). My backpack though is a women's - a Gregory Jade
You can post your list if you want.
Off topic - I just finished using my new Jade for a few weekend trips and am obsessed with it - what a great pack! For some reason, I had some lower back pain from the lumbar support system, though... somewhat troublesome.Originally Posted by Blissful
We actually share most of the same gear as a guy. Except for a few minor things. Like I always tend to bring a few more clothing items (like some kind of insulating layer year round). I use liner pads and carry time of the month stuff. Wear a sports bra.
You can post your list if you want.
Thats a good idea. Here is my list.
-soap -Bonners
-cleaners (face)
-hand sanitizer
-socks (4 pairs)
-underwear (6 pairs?)
-snake bite kit
-band aids
-mosquito bracelets and repellent
-itch cream and neosporin
-2 t-shirts
-2 tank tops
-rain pants
-Convertible pants
-2 pairs of shorts
-Thermal top and underwear
-Rain Jacket
-jacket
-BELT
-2 sports bras
-dirty clothes bag
-clothes detergent (replace with Bonners)
-mini deck of cards
-brush
-chap stick
-IBprophen/seudafed
-2 flashlights –(only need one + solio adaptor)
-knife
-sunglasses
-sunscreen
-toothbrush
-vitamins
-matches
-deodorant
-athletic tape
-mirror
-ear plugs
-waterproof bags (ziploc)
-batteries
-TP
-stove
-Fuel
-wash cloth- might replace with bandana
-Bandana
-tweezers and nail clippers
-camera…might replace with phone
-duct tape
-ID/credit cards
-body glide- anti-chafe
-baby wipes
-gloves
-tent
-Pack
-camelback
-water bottle
-sleeping pad
-sleeping bag
-stuff for blisters-(moleskin)
-water filter
-water treatment tablets(backup)
-Tampons/pads
-shovel
-Compass
-cooking pan,utensils,cup
-fire starter
-Trekking Poles
-solar charger
-towel
-pillowcase (no pillow)
-rope
-Shoes
-Crocs
-Pack rain cover
-Ziploc bags
-lighter
I'm no expert, but I just got back from 10 days on the trail. It seems like you have a lot of clothes there.
I was supposed to go with someone and he bugged out on me the day before I left, so I had to carry it all and needed to save as much weight as possible.
I had originally packed 6 pairs of underwear, and my son yelled at me and told me I wouldn't need as many. I told him I was a girl!!! I ended up only using, MAYBE 3 pair. I wore a pad which helped with keeping me cleaner, and was able to wash them as I went.
If you are bringing convertable pants, then there is no need for 2 pairs of shorts also. I met a female section hiker who had sectioned from GA up to MA and was on a 14 day stretch when I met her. She had one pair of convertables that she had brought and then her camp/sleeping clothes.
For clothes I brought 2 pairs of convertables, 2 tanks, 2 sports bras, 2 tshirts, 4 pairs of socks and 4 pairs of undies. I rotated my socks with just 2 pairs most of the time. I would hang my socks and sportsbra in my tent at night to let them dry out.
I did not see a headlamp on your list. I had brought a flashlight and 2 headlamps, a good one with multiple settings and a back up tiny one. I never used the flashlight. I brought the tiny backup headlamp so I wouldnt have to worry about batteries.
Also, I am an avid Mary Kay user, have used the cleanser and (cant live without) moisturizer for YEARS. Due to having to give stuff up, I went with JUST my dr bonners and honestly, my face came through the 10 days SO healthy and clean. You will sweat so much your face will keep itself pretty darn clean, so, you might wanna save space and give up the facial cleaner.
I only used my phone for my camera, but when my battery was low I wasnt able to use it. I had my solar charger, but wasnt able to get a really good charge most of the time, so I kept my phone off when I wasnt taking a pic or
Like I said, I'm no expert, but just got back Monday from 10 days. Have fun and good luck!!
And that's a great pack? You need to change your definition of great pack.Off topic - I just finished using my new Jade for a few weekend trips and am obsessed with it - what a great pack! For some reason, I had some lower back pain from the lumbar support system, though... somewhat troublesome.
Con men understand that their job is not to use facts to convince skeptics but to use words to help the gullible to believe what they want to believe - Thomas Sowell
My God, that is an insane amount of clothing! Way way too much!
In hot weather I carry/wear only: 2 running shorts, 1 bra, 3 socks, 1 t-shirt, 1-long sleeved shirt. When it is cold add pants, down jacket, and rain gear. That's all. Period. No need for underwear at all, much less 6 PAIR!!! I am in shock!
I do bring something else to sleep in, which is a safety issue more than a cleanliness issue in case I get cold and wet and need to change into something dry.
Other than that, your list looks pretty good. Maybe you have a few extraneous things (like a dirty clothes bag, really, everything you take will be dirty pretty soon). But you need to think about what you really NEED.
Everyone'g gear list is her or his own, since they have to carry it, but the snake bite kit is useless. If you get bit by a (hot) poisonous snake, seek medical attention and stay calm. There are more experienced herps on here than I, but I believe the tourniquet and cutting deal and sucking out the poison ala "True Grit" has been discarded. You may decide to dump clothes and deodorant and the mirror, but maybe not. It is your load to carry and your hike to hike. Have fun!
lpoo - have fun wherever you're going. i didn't see a hat or toothpaste on your list. you'll also want a foodbag (preferably waterproof). and i really like having a lightweight caribiner. based on my thru (2009), i suggest you leave the following stuff at home:
-soap -Bonners (a bandana bath can get you surprisingly clean)
-cleaners (face) (ditto and baby wipes)
-socks (only need 2-3 pairs [2 if it's hot; 3 if it's cold/wet])
-underwear (only need 2 pairs; some people would say 1; some people would say none)
-snake bite kit
-2 tank tops (you have two t-shirts)
-2 pairs of shorts (you have convertible pants)
-BELT
-1 sports bra (only need 1)
-dirty clothes bag (use a grocery store bag)
-clothes detergent
-brush (maybe bring a small comb, or chop your hair short)
-2 flashlights –(only need one + solio adaptor) (use a headlamp)
-deodorant
-athletic tape (already have duct tape)
-mirror (leave at home if it's not for safety, if you want it for safety: get a whistle that also has a mirror, compass, etc.)
-wash cloth
-tweezers and nail clippers (take a lightweight leatherman that has a knife, tweezers, scissors, etc. use scissors for your nails)
-Tampons/pads (bounce these or buy in town, no need to carry all the time)
-shovel
- cooking pan,utensils,cup - (yes, definitely bring some kind of cookware; i suggest getting a 900 ml titanium pot and using 1 utensil [i have a long-handled spoon that i love; friends who have sporks say they pretty much suck])
-fire starter
--towel (you could take a second bandana)
-pillowcase (use a stuff sack)
Or maybe you need to mind your own business?
Thanks guys, I am currently working on getting my pack weight down. My hiking partner bailed on me so now I am stuck with a 2 person tent and will definitely need all the help I can get!
In addition I would leave the crocs.
Oh no! You need to either find a new partner or find a new tent.
Just my suggestions based on what i have found works well for me.
That happened to me 2 days before the trek. I got a NorthFace Tadpole 23 before he bailed, but with the knowledge that he might. Its REALLY light weight and unless you are going to be experiencing HIDEOUS weather you only need to bring 2 stakes to keep the vestibule out (actually I ended up using sticks cause my son forgot his stakes all together when he joined me for a couple days). I wasn't sure about when I could get food so I had packed 10 days worth of food for myself. My pack started out weighing just about 50 pounds! But that was with 11 pounds of food and a full 2 liter water bladder. Enjoy the serenity!! I did!!!
Thanks everyone for the help, here is my updated list! I also ordered a hennessy hammock which will be half the weight of my tent.
This includes what I will be wearing.
–Bonners soap (maybe)
-athletic tape (I am guessing this will also work in the place of duct tape)
-hand sanitizer
-socks (3 pairs)
-2 liner socks
-underwear (2+1 thong)
-snake bite kit (its a suction thing that also works for stings)
-band aids
-mosquito bracelets and repellent
-neosporin
-2 t-shirts
-1 tank top
-rain pants
-Convertible pants
-1 pairs of shorts
-Thermal top
-thermal bottoms (in resupply box)
-Rain Jacket
-jacket
-BELT
-2 sports bras
-mini deck of cards(maybe)
-brush(no handle)
-chap stick
-IBprophen/seudafed
-2 flashlights –(i wasn't sure if a head lamp in my price range would be any brighter. right now I have a back up flash light and a flash light tip that came with my solar charger. I am debating bringing my small, but heavier heavy duty light. Do you really use them that often?)
-knife
-sunglasses
-sunscreen
-toothbrush (I am experimenting with reusing a colgate wisp as a brush and just adding tooth paste when the one-use gel is gone)
-toothpaste
-vitamins
-water proof matches
-deodorant
-body glide
-mirror (very small)
-waterproof bags (ziploc)
-TP(What is the difference between all the different hiking TP and is it worth it?)
-stove
-Fuel
-Bandana
-tweezers and nail clippers
-camera
-ID/credit cards
-baby wipes
-gloves(in resupply box)
-hammock
-Pack
-bladder
-water bottle
-sleeping pad
-sleeping bag
-stuff for blisters-(moleskin)
-water filter
-water treatment tablets(backup)
-shovel
-Compass
-cooking pan,utensils,cup
-fire starter
-Trekking Poles
-solar charger
-towel
-small pillowcase (no pillow)
-rope
-Shoes
-Crocs
-Pack rain cover
-lighter
****I forgot that I took out the soap and put the belt in my resupply and will bring only 1 t-shirt. I do have a bag for my food. The pillow case is a small travel one and the towel is a small light weight one that I cut in half to about 10 inches.****
take a reg toothbrush, I don't think the wisp work well enough, imo
just take duct tape, no need for moleskin, imo
Take DEET only
leave snakebite kit at home
don't need shorts (you have convertible pants) why do you need a belt?
one sports bra is all
one headlamp
reg tp is fine
need hand sanitizer
take the small bic lighter leave matches
don't need deodorant, brush (believe me, you will be regretting the weight of these things by Neel Gap. If you really want them, bounce them town to town - though not sure if you are planning a long distance hike)
get a small pocket knife that has scissors and tweezers in it
only need aqua mira, leave other treatments at home
no need for shovel
get a small titanium snow peak pot with a lid and one lexan spork (all you need)
no fire starter
our solar charger never worked, leave it at home (AT is a green tunnel)
pillowcase for what? if its cotton it will feel damp most of the time
need one long sleeve shirt you can hike in if cold (not a camp shirt), no tank top
I had that too. The pad conforms to you after about a week or two. Make sure it fits in the small of your back right by adjusting the strapsOff topic - I just finished using my new Jade for a few weekend trips and am obsessed with it - what a great pack! For some reason, I had some lower back pain from the lumbar support system, though... somewhat troublesome.
Hey there LPoo. You're doing a great job in lightening your load but IMHO I still think that you still have too much and maybe might consider replacing a few items with something else. I could go down your list and chop it up but I won't. HYOH is the best way to know what you may have hauled for nothing and to know/wish what you should have packed and didn't.
That said, hearing the advice from the experienced and knowing when the words are actually coming from someone who has minimal or no experience with actual backpacking and being able to extract what works for you is priceless. A gear list is such a personal subject. What I concider to be a necessity may be someone else's luxury item and vise versa. There are basic must have's but aside from that even those must have's may be usless for someone else.
I hammock and tent camp and as a hanger there are unique needs for hangers that tenters are not faced with and as a woman hanger there are certain challenges that are not an issue when tent camping. There is so much to cover but putting it all in one place on one message won't work.
If you want to know as much as possible in a short period of time about hanging, go to HammockForums.net It's a wonderful place to hang around..no pun intended and learn from the nice folks on the net and the informative threads that are there for the reading.
If you want to get some ideas or feedback for something specific such as "should I carry 2 flashlights" or "should I carry an extra pair of shoes and a pair of crocs" then just ask the question and see what others say. I'm sure you'll get a mixed bag of responses and once again you'll need to make the decision that works for you.
Good luck to you, have fun and as always Hike Your Own Hike.
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