ScottP
12-06-2005, 01:00
I've seen a ton of these reviewed. I would appreciate it if I could be added to the list.
I plan on hiking the AT SOBO starting in mid-June with a good friend. We plan to hike somewhat quickly once we get going (20-25 miles). We are both athletic. Please critique my gear list (sorry that it got a little bit de-formatted)
oz $
Osprey Atmos 35 (med) 41 160
Clothes:
Mountain Hardwear Fleece 19 125 (have now)
REI swift long sleeve (L) 6(est) 40
REI mobility pullover (L) 10(est) 60 (owned)
Mesh shorts 8(est) (own)
Montrail hardrock (11) 26 95 (love my pair)
Frogg Toggs (L) 16 70
2x smartwool hiking socks 10 34
2x liner socks 2 12
hat 8 own plenty
Total 105 461/251
In pack 59
(doesn’t include shoes, 1 set of socks, shorts, or longsleeve T)
Sleeping
Ridgerest short (trimmed) 7 17
GoLite feather (20) 29 300 (already own)
Mountain Hardwear Waypoint 2 28/person 155/person
Total 64 472/172
Cooking
MSR Titan 2L 4/person 35/perso
Titanium Zip Stove 5/person 65/perso
2x 32 oz Gatorade bottles 5 (est) 0
Total 14 115
Misc
Black Diamond LED headlamp, med kit, hygiene, maps, books, lighters, spoons, compass, bear bag rope, bug spray, aqua mira, duct tape, etc. 10/person, $75/person
Total expense: $1123/773
Pack weight without food: 11lb 12 oz
Pack weight including food/water: 12 lbs-25lbs
I know that I could probably shave off 2.5 pounds by lightening up my pack and tent, but I’m not sure if I’d want to. I own an Osprey Aether 30 (22 oz) and I love it (The Aether 30 actually served me well on a semi-lightweight trip to the Adirondacks in the summer), but I think I might go enjoy the extra suspension of the Atmos and be willing to carry the extra pound and a quarter for it.
I know that I could probably find a lighter shelter, but I’m not sure if I can find a lighter shelter that will protect two people from bugs, is reasonably priced, and that I can trust to hold up to a thru-hike.
I think that with two people the zip stove’s power and lack of a fuel requirement will make it a bit lighter than an alcohol stove upsized for two people plus the weight of fuel for two people.
I plan on buying food as we go rather than through mail drops.
Thanks in advance
Scott
I plan on hiking the AT SOBO starting in mid-June with a good friend. We plan to hike somewhat quickly once we get going (20-25 miles). We are both athletic. Please critique my gear list (sorry that it got a little bit de-formatted)
oz $
Osprey Atmos 35 (med) 41 160
Clothes:
Mountain Hardwear Fleece 19 125 (have now)
REI swift long sleeve (L) 6(est) 40
REI mobility pullover (L) 10(est) 60 (owned)
Mesh shorts 8(est) (own)
Montrail hardrock (11) 26 95 (love my pair)
Frogg Toggs (L) 16 70
2x smartwool hiking socks 10 34
2x liner socks 2 12
hat 8 own plenty
Total 105 461/251
In pack 59
(doesn’t include shoes, 1 set of socks, shorts, or longsleeve T)
Sleeping
Ridgerest short (trimmed) 7 17
GoLite feather (20) 29 300 (already own)
Mountain Hardwear Waypoint 2 28/person 155/person
Total 64 472/172
Cooking
MSR Titan 2L 4/person 35/perso
Titanium Zip Stove 5/person 65/perso
2x 32 oz Gatorade bottles 5 (est) 0
Total 14 115
Misc
Black Diamond LED headlamp, med kit, hygiene, maps, books, lighters, spoons, compass, bear bag rope, bug spray, aqua mira, duct tape, etc. 10/person, $75/person
Total expense: $1123/773
Pack weight without food: 11lb 12 oz
Pack weight including food/water: 12 lbs-25lbs
I know that I could probably shave off 2.5 pounds by lightening up my pack and tent, but I’m not sure if I’d want to. I own an Osprey Aether 30 (22 oz) and I love it (The Aether 30 actually served me well on a semi-lightweight trip to the Adirondacks in the summer), but I think I might go enjoy the extra suspension of the Atmos and be willing to carry the extra pound and a quarter for it.
I know that I could probably find a lighter shelter, but I’m not sure if I can find a lighter shelter that will protect two people from bugs, is reasonably priced, and that I can trust to hold up to a thru-hike.
I think that with two people the zip stove’s power and lack of a fuel requirement will make it a bit lighter than an alcohol stove upsized for two people plus the weight of fuel for two people.
I plan on buying food as we go rather than through mail drops.
Thanks in advance
Scott