redzombie
06-15-2014, 21:35
Ok, so here is my gear list. All advice and idea's are welcome. It took me two REI Garage sales to get all my gear, well worth it!
Sleeping Bag (REI Women's long Flash 800 down)
Big Agnes Q-Core SL inflatable insulated sleeping pad
Gortex Bivy Cover
Hennessy hammock
All four items stuffed in a Sea to summit event waterproof Stuff sack
total weight 7lbs
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96 oz collapsible nalgene canteen
1 litter mountain Dew bottle
total 129 oz's
total weight 9lbs
First Need XLE Water Purifier 21 oz's
(I know this seems like alot of water as it is just over a gallon, but I have kidney failure [17 % function remaining] and need extra water which is also why I am going with the first need XLE Water Purifier. Yes I know its heavier than other options but I cant run the risk of getting sick due to kidneys.
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cloths (stuffed in pack)
1 goose down waterproof jacket (top layer)
1 wool fleece (mid layer)
1 patagonia long sleeve shirt (base layer)
1 polyester hiking pants
1 polyester hiking shorts
1 polyester compression shorts (underwear)
1 polyester short sleeve shirt
3 pair injinji socks (pink,blue,green)
1 wool night cap
1 gloves
1 sierra Designs Rain micropants
1 rain jacket by Kuhl
REI pack rain cover
1 bandanna
1 xero amuri cloud sandals
all stuffed in a sea to summit event waterproof stuff sack
total weight 6 lbs
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cloths I am wearing
compression shorts
hiking shorts
polyester short sleeve shirt
bandanna
watch
pedometer
1 pair injinji socks
pure grit trail runners
two small alum crystals (one in each pocket)
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alcohol stove with pot(16 oz cup), fuel, and accessories( windshield, titanium spork) 13.21 oz's :D
17 fl oz extra fuel
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Miscellaneous
sea to summit headnet w/ insect shield
emergency blanket
multi-tool
small sharping file (.28 oz)
REI carbon peak UL hiking poles
2 tent stakes (for hammock rain cover)
3 wooden clothes pins ( works great to hang cloths to dry with hammock and weigh nothing)
black diamond head lamp
1.3 oz wilderness wash
mushers secret foot balm (made for dogs, but works amazingly for humans!);)
Camp-trails McKinley Pack
a **** ton of doctor prescribed medicines (for kidneys) :eek:
a small pencil
a small notepad
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total weight including water but excluding food 31 lbs. Food is the only variable that will change.
I don't think 31 lbs is bad, especially with the pack which makes it feel like I am carrying nothing. When I was a forest firefighter I had 65 lbs on my back. 45 lbs of equipment plus a 20 lb first aid kit! So 31 lbs doesn't seem too bad :banana
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For those who are thinking that I don't have a first aid kit.......
A banana can be used as a wrap for sprains, or used with two sticks used as a splint. Take a two small pieces of alum rocks, put one in each pocket. This will stop chafing. If your water filter breaks, alum will purify your water. The alum crystals are also antibacterial. But if you have soap and a little bit of friction ( you can wash the bacteria off). If your bleeding is so bad, bust out your stove and heat the blade of your knife and cauterize it closed, and guess what? The wound now is sterile. Don't want to you use your only banana? Well boil some water and throw your socks in it, and now you have a sterile dressing. Have diarrhea ? Throw some mud in your pot, heat it up, let it cool and eat a handful (its called geophagy and the mud will absorb poisons toxins, and even viruses). If your paying attention to where you step and come into contact with poison ivy, wash it off with soap and water. Wet feet? Rub the alum crystal on em after cleaning them, or Vaseline, mushers secret or other foot balm. The petroleum will bring white blood cells to the surface to help heal and dry your feet out (why you don't use it on a tattoo lol). I think alot of yal over think the first aid thing, and unfortunately the only cure for the rapid contingent of ignorance is real life experience. Snake bits, are another thing, none of the gizmos they sell work, don't cut it and try to suck it out or any of the other myths people believe. The ONLY thing that will work besides anti venom, is to remain CALM. The slower your heart beats the slower the spread. If you get all worked up, the adrenaline will speed up your heart and make the spread faster. Control your breathing, your heart beat and understand you will live. (Oh I was bitten by a copperhead....real life experience). -Former Wildland Firefighter & Medic:cool:
Sleeping Bag (REI Women's long Flash 800 down)
Big Agnes Q-Core SL inflatable insulated sleeping pad
Gortex Bivy Cover
Hennessy hammock
All four items stuffed in a Sea to summit event waterproof Stuff sack
total weight 7lbs
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96 oz collapsible nalgene canteen
1 litter mountain Dew bottle
total 129 oz's
total weight 9lbs
First Need XLE Water Purifier 21 oz's
(I know this seems like alot of water as it is just over a gallon, but I have kidney failure [17 % function remaining] and need extra water which is also why I am going with the first need XLE Water Purifier. Yes I know its heavier than other options but I cant run the risk of getting sick due to kidneys.
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cloths (stuffed in pack)
1 goose down waterproof jacket (top layer)
1 wool fleece (mid layer)
1 patagonia long sleeve shirt (base layer)
1 polyester hiking pants
1 polyester hiking shorts
1 polyester compression shorts (underwear)
1 polyester short sleeve shirt
3 pair injinji socks (pink,blue,green)
1 wool night cap
1 gloves
1 sierra Designs Rain micropants
1 rain jacket by Kuhl
REI pack rain cover
1 bandanna
1 xero amuri cloud sandals
all stuffed in a sea to summit event waterproof stuff sack
total weight 6 lbs
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cloths I am wearing
compression shorts
hiking shorts
polyester short sleeve shirt
bandanna
watch
pedometer
1 pair injinji socks
pure grit trail runners
two small alum crystals (one in each pocket)
-------------------------------------------------------------------
alcohol stove with pot(16 oz cup), fuel, and accessories( windshield, titanium spork) 13.21 oz's :D
17 fl oz extra fuel
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Miscellaneous
sea to summit headnet w/ insect shield
emergency blanket
multi-tool
small sharping file (.28 oz)
REI carbon peak UL hiking poles
2 tent stakes (for hammock rain cover)
3 wooden clothes pins ( works great to hang cloths to dry with hammock and weigh nothing)
black diamond head lamp
1.3 oz wilderness wash
mushers secret foot balm (made for dogs, but works amazingly for humans!);)
Camp-trails McKinley Pack
a **** ton of doctor prescribed medicines (for kidneys) :eek:
a small pencil
a small notepad
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total weight including water but excluding food 31 lbs. Food is the only variable that will change.
I don't think 31 lbs is bad, especially with the pack which makes it feel like I am carrying nothing. When I was a forest firefighter I had 65 lbs on my back. 45 lbs of equipment plus a 20 lb first aid kit! So 31 lbs doesn't seem too bad :banana
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For those who are thinking that I don't have a first aid kit.......
A banana can be used as a wrap for sprains, or used with two sticks used as a splint. Take a two small pieces of alum rocks, put one in each pocket. This will stop chafing. If your water filter breaks, alum will purify your water. The alum crystals are also antibacterial. But if you have soap and a little bit of friction ( you can wash the bacteria off). If your bleeding is so bad, bust out your stove and heat the blade of your knife and cauterize it closed, and guess what? The wound now is sterile. Don't want to you use your only banana? Well boil some water and throw your socks in it, and now you have a sterile dressing. Have diarrhea ? Throw some mud in your pot, heat it up, let it cool and eat a handful (its called geophagy and the mud will absorb poisons toxins, and even viruses). If your paying attention to where you step and come into contact with poison ivy, wash it off with soap and water. Wet feet? Rub the alum crystal on em after cleaning them, or Vaseline, mushers secret or other foot balm. The petroleum will bring white blood cells to the surface to help heal and dry your feet out (why you don't use it on a tattoo lol). I think alot of yal over think the first aid thing, and unfortunately the only cure for the rapid contingent of ignorance is real life experience. Snake bits, are another thing, none of the gizmos they sell work, don't cut it and try to suck it out or any of the other myths people believe. The ONLY thing that will work besides anti venom, is to remain CALM. The slower your heart beats the slower the spread. If you get all worked up, the adrenaline will speed up your heart and make the spread faster. Control your breathing, your heart beat and understand you will live. (Oh I was bitten by a copperhead....real life experience). -Former Wildland Firefighter & Medic:cool: