Gear Check

[reddog176]

This is close to the gear list i will be starting with..
Note: I am a techy, so don't expect me to lighten up in the tech gear section

Also, yes i have personal care items, tp, etc.. this isn't a finished list yet.... i also have other clothes coming in that aren't listed yet...

Just wanna get some ideas for how i'm doing with the rest






Gear List
Item Ounces Pounds


Big 4, well, 5 for the moment
Camp Trails external frame pack 72 4.5
Insul-Mat SL Lite Sleeping Pad SUPER LITE LONG 12 0.75
Lafuma GR 1000 +30 sleeping bag 37 2.3125
eureaka tentagon tent (only till our tarptent comes in) 80 5
Double Rainbow tarptent 32 2

Cooking stuff
Flatworld Orikaso Bowl 1.2 0.075
Flatworld Orikaso Cup 1.25 0.078
msr fuel bottle 2.7 0.16875
Titanium foil windscreen 0.3 0.01875
Light my fire spork 0.2 0.0125
Green pot scrubby 0.5 0.03125
homemade alcohol stove 0.3 0.01875
Pot 2 0.125

Misc
Naglene Bottle
Inline filter for Platy 4 0.25
2L Platypus
"Airwalk® ""Connect"" Water Sandal"
Granite Gear Hip-Belt Pocket 1.4 0.0875
MSR Large Packtowl 2.1 0.13125
Orange Survival Bandana 2 0.125

Techy Stuff
Solar panel
Battery Charger
Phone Charger
Magellan Gold GPS
Sprint Cell Phone
Spare Batteries
Head Lamp
Green Laser
Finger Light 0.3 0.01875
brunnton wind weather station/watch

Clothing
EMS Excursion Zip off Pants
Thermal Top
Thermal Pants
3 pr technical boxer briefs
railriders eco-mesh shirt
bugnet hat
XXL Driducks Rainsuit 7.5 0.46875
2 pr liner socks
2 pr wool socks
fleece jacket



Totals 258.75 16.171875


-Reddog176-

[GlazeDog]

That green laser sounds fun--what do you use it for? What kind of pot is that , weighing in at 2 oz. or 0.125 lbs.? With all that tech gear mixed in with a generally UL gear set, we might have to change your trail name to Techy Techerson. :)

GlazeDog

[GlazeDog]

Oh, that backpack seems heavy too--considering the items you carry.

GlazeDog

[Appalachian Tater]

Agreed, the backpack sounds heavy.

I'm not even sure what some of the "tech" items are--but I'll bet you'll be getting rid of most of them somewhere in Georgia, especially the GPS.

Given a choice between two pairs of socks and three pairs of boxers OR three pairs of socks and two pairs of boxers, go with the latter. Your socks will get smelly and crunchy.

Don't forget earplugs.

[GlazeDog]

Given a choice between two pairs of socks and three pairs of boxers OR three pairs of socks and two pairs of boxers, go with the latter. Your socks will get smelly and crunchy.

What about the undies--crunchy or not? :D

GlazeDog

[Rebel, with a Cause!]

The best way to reduce weight is on the BIG 4, Pack, shelter and sleeping bag. If you do this correctly the rest doesnt matter much.

Suggestions:

Change Pack: Example ULA Catalyst 43 Oz, 4600 CI ( I own the older P-2 and love it )

Drop the Nalagene bottle and get a Gaterade Bottle (32 Oz size )

Drop the Msr bottle and get a Plastic Oval Bottle 8 oz or use a Coke Bottle ( 16 Oz size ) Both of these weigh under an oz and hold alcohol well. Besides if its the aluminium MSR one, you arent supposed to use it with alcohol, it will corrode.

No need for the 2 Platys, drop the 2 L one and just bring the 4 liter, I use a 3 liter and thats all I have ever needed ( with an inline filter also ) Get an extra cap to use the platy in camp and leave the tubes on your pack.

If you get the ULA Catalyst Pack, you get 2 Hip Belt Pockets :) ( sorry I couldnt resist )

Change the fleece to a Montbell Thermawarp at 8 oz, warmer, lighter and will work if you get it wet. They will have these at Neels Gap, if you want to wait and see them there, thats where I got mine.

According to my calculations, this will reduce your total pack weight about 35 Oz or 2 Lbs and 3 Oz.

Otherwise not bad at all, it all looks pretty good except for the pack, it seems out of line compared to the rest of your stuff.

Have fun and Cya on the trail