View Full Version : Ta-Da! Gear List 2009
Pickleodeon
02-05-2009, 13:01
Here it is, my gear list. I tried copy/pasting the chart. it was a no-go. It's been revised after PA Ruck this weekend :banana
Any comments/advice are appreciated.
Keep in mind I am a very cold female- temperature wise.
Pickleodeon
02-05-2009, 13:19
I forgot, 2 bandanas (maybe 1), a few dry baby wipes, small piece of packtowel, writing instrument and small journal, comb, spare AAA's for headlamp, nail clippers
Also, I'll probably take my cell phone, it's small and charger.
and a Peek Messenging device www.getpeek.com (http://www.getpeek.com)
I think that's it.
can u copy and paste, instead of the file, more will look at it that way
Pickleodeon
02-05-2009, 13:30
I tried. :( Anyone better at forum posting?
mountain squid
02-05-2009, 13:36
Not too bad. Some observations:
leave the bucket at home
something besides Nalgene for extra water (Gatorade bottle)
filter or AquaMira
50 ft of rope vice 30 ft
lighter
ear plugs
a sil-nylon stuff sack is fine for food
do you already have the 6# pack?
See you on the trail,
mt squid
mountain squid
02-05-2009, 13:42
A little better, I reckon:
Item Weight Comments
Packa 11 oz. www.thepacka.com (http://www.thepacka.com)
Rain Pants Cabela’s
Heater Primaloft Sync Jacket 1 lb. 2 oz. www.ems.com (http://www.ems.com)
Lambswool sweater
Women’s Corsica Convertible Pants 14 oz. www.sierratradingpost.com (http://www.sierratradingpost.com)
Wicking t-shirt Target
Seamless Skinny Bra x2
Women’s advance lightweight brief x2
Cold Weather Long sleeve thermal shirt Target
Capilene 3 thermal pants www.patagonia.com (http://www.patagonia.com)
Seirus women’s gloves www.rei.com (http://www.rei.com)
Seirus Hoodz Balaclava- fleece www.rei.com (http://www.rei.com)
Fleece headband
Gordini waterproof mittens
Woolie seamless arm warmers
Fleece Pants TJ Maxx
Wicking T-shirt Target
Down booties
Chameleon Arc Stretch 1 lb. 9 oz. www.rei.com (http://www.rei.com)
Coolmax Liners x2 www.rei.com (http://www.rei.com)
PhD Outdoor Crew x2 www.smartwool.com (http://www.smartwool.com)
Trekking heavy weight www.smartwool.com (http://www.smartwool.com)
Crocs- original Cayman style www.crocs.com (http://www.crocs.com)
Down booties www.sierradesigns.com (http://www.sierradesigns.com)
Luna 60 6 lbs. www.osprey.com (http://www.osprey.com)
REI Lode WaistPack 8 oz. www.rei.com (http://www.rei.com)
Lightyear 1 2 lbs. 11 oz. www.sierradesigns.com (http://www.sierradesigns.com)
SubKilo Women’s 15 degree down 31 oz. www.rei.com (http://www.rei.com/)
Prolite 3 Women’s 1 lb. 4 oz. www.thermarest.com (http://www.thermarest.com)
Personal cook System 15 oz. www.jetboil.com (http://www.jetboil.com)
Small fuel x2 6.8 oz.
Lexan Spork www.lightmyfireusa.com (http://www.lightmyfireusa.com)
Cloudliner Hydration bag 5.8 oz. www.msr.com (http://www.msr.com)
Nalgene 16 oz. bottle www.nalgene-outdoor.com (http://www.nalgene-outdoor.com/)
Hyperflow filter 7.4 oz. www.msr.com (http://www.msr.com/)
Water treatment drops www.aquamira.com (http://www.aquamira.com/)
Pocket Bucket 4.5 oz. www.campmor.com (http://www.campmor.com)
Ursack V-27 7.5 oz. www.ursack.com (http://www.ursack.com)
Trekking Poles w/rubber tips
Tikka Headlamp 78 g www.petzl.com (http://www.petzl.com/)
Micra Multi-tool 1.8 oz. www.leatherman.com (http://www.leatherman.com/)
P cord 30 ft. 3mm www.ems.com (http://www.ems.com/)
FE-370 4.5 oz. without card/battery www.olympusamerica.com (http://www.olympusamerica.com)
Spare memory card, battery, battery charger
ATC trail maps www.atctrailstore.org (http://www.atctrailstore.org)
Appalachian Pages Broken into sections www.appalachianpages.com (http://www.appalachianpages.com)
Band-aids, needles, tp, floss, tweezers, toothpaste/brush, sanitizer, duct tape, sunscreen, painkillers
Film canister of GoldBond
Hydropel sports ointment 2 oz. www.backpackinglight.com (http://www.backpackinglight.com)
See you on the trail,
mt squid
Pickleodeon
02-05-2009, 14:13
YAY! thank you!
Not too bad. Some observations:
leave the bucket at home
something besides Nalgene for extra water (Gatorade bottle)
filter or AquaMira
50 ft of rope vice 30 ft
lighter
ear plugs
a sil-nylon stuff sack is fine for food
do you already have the 6# pack?
The bucket is only 4.5 ozs, should I take a dry sack instead to carry water to camp?
I plan on using the Nalgene as a hot water bottle too. It's a smaller size one.
My filter is the dreaded hyperflow, it's prone to clogging, I want a backup.
I do have a lighter and earplugs.
I don't plan on hanging my food per se. I will have it tied securely to a tree in the Ursack. It's worth the weight IMO than the time and effort it would take me to hang a bear bag. hence the less rope.
and the pack? I have the Osprey pack and the REI lode pack- it was $6.
YoungMoose
02-05-2009, 14:32
u can leave the bucket as well as they ear plugs. bring a extra water bottle if you want instead of water
kytrailman
02-05-2009, 14:51
Pickle-- If you make a DIY gravity filter-- you will have a filter systema nd haul bucket in one. Way better than the hypersuck!
On the jetboil canisters, factor in the weight of the actual canister (about 3oz) as the canisters capacity is indicated in oz, not it's weight.
That said, Why not use an 8oz Fuel Canister (that weighs 12oz total) instead of 2 smaller ones. You'll get more fuel out of less weight (if you're a gramweenie)
On the jetboil canisters, factor in the weight of the actual canister (about 3oz) as the canisters capacity is indicated in oz, not it's weight.
That said, Why not use an 8oz Fuel Canister (that weighs 12oz total) instead of 2 smaller ones. You'll get more fuel out of less weight (if you're a gramweenie)The big canisters don't fit inside the jetboil. That is the bad thing about the system is that it is a system. I personally don't like the dimensions of the pot, I like a wider shorter pot, but if they changed it then the stove and canister wouldn't fit inside.
leave the liner socks, get bodyglide...
when are you leaving
YoungMoose
02-05-2009, 16:22
i wouldnt leave the liner socks.they do alot for me
mountain squid
02-05-2009, 16:30
YAY! thank you!
You're welcome.
Personally, I carry one of these (http://www.platypushydration.com/product_detail.aspx?ProdID=36&CategoryID=8) for camp water (the 2+L size) and for whenever I feel I need to carry extra water (during the summer you will encounter several dry areas). A bucket would only be good literally for camp. If your camp is not near water, with a bucket, you will not want to carry water from the previous water source (you might hike on for several miles). You can fill up a Platypus, secure it and continue walking with enough water for dinner and breakfast.
I use the Platy bottle for untreated water. I treat it with AquaMira and after 15 minute wait time I transfer to my hydration system. Town water goes directly into hydration system.
Go with AquaMira instead of filter.
If you stay near shelters, you will likely use the 'mouse hangers' in the shelter. The Ursack will definitely help keep the little critters out of your food...I'd still carry more rope though...if you ever do throw a bear line, 30 ft will likely not be enough.
Awesome deal on the packs.
See you on the trail,
mt squid
Remember people at home who support your efforts in most instances are able to carry their own burdens and hold down the fort while you are gone. Let not their absence weigh excessively on your heart which must remain in your hike if you are to see Katahdin reflected off Daicey Pond.
Listen for red-eyed vireos (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showpost.php?p=608426&postcount=80) and the message they carry for you. It will be weeks before you hear your 1st, but theirs is a message of faith you can and must believe.
Realize because you live in Pennsylvania's Green Diamond, you will have the opportunity to return home twice. Use this psychological advantage to propel your hike. Once you've returned home, you can finish what remains too.
These items add nothing to your pack weight but instead will lighten your burden. What's between your ears and in your heart is what will carry you through and is far more important than what's in your pack.
My post was words from one who has been there and back to another from Berks about to go the distance.
Through hikers who have seen Katahdin from Pemadumcook Lake and Daicey Pond after a 2000 mile journey will understand. I couldn't find the images in WhiteBlaze's gallery I sought, but they are fixed in my memory forever.
Pickleodeon
02-06-2009, 11:46
thanks everyone. I start hiking on March 16th. www.trailjournals.com/ashleydillman (http://www.trailjournals.com/ashleydillman)
On tjhe water carrying, I have a 2.5 L dromlite, and a small 16 oz. Nalgene, that should be enough if it's a dry section, right? The bucket is so I can get water, take it to camp and filter it- sitting warm, in a shelter etc; Rather than crouching on a slippery rock, swatting bugs and filtering.
You must really like down booties. You were packing 2 pair yesterday and you're still carrying them today.
Loose the down booties you already have crocs and some warm socks. you will find the booties useless after a very short while. I love mine too but a must only in winter
Stellbell3
02-06-2009, 23:41
Hey
Thanks for posting........you got me thinking about my own pack list for my 09 thru. I wasnt going to bring a extra water "vessel" but like you I hate squatting on rocks and getting bite by bugs. I got a not as light one but pretty good at the dollar store. I drink A LOT of water in my everyday life and even more when I am hiking and I wasnt going to bring anything for extra until I read your list. Thanks!!
I am curious...as a cold temperature female myself......what does your pack weigh?
Hopefully see you on the trail??!!
Stell
drastic_quench
02-07-2009, 02:10
For what it's worth, this is my camp water storage:
http://www.rei.com/product/402099
I filter clean water into it at the source with all the bugs and slick rocks, but then I've got 2.5 gallons in camp for drinking, dishes, tea (steep, no boil), etc. I like my water. Is that bucket rigid? It looks like it has to be hung to keep it's water. That could get old.
Don't forget a whistle.
spare AAA's for headlamp,If your bringing one of those head lamps that last 150 hours, you probably don't have to start with the spare batteries. you can probably wait a month or 2 before bothering to carry spare batteries.
Small fuel x2
same with the spare fuel canister. Start with one, in a week or so get a second one. That way your pack will be as light as possible on the day you start.
Ursack V-27Most people hike without a bear bag. That thing is listed as weighing 7.5 ounces, almost a half pound. I would say go with out the bear bag, hang your food bag with your para cord and take your chances like most people do.
Luna 60 6 lbs.at 6 pounds that pack is really heavy. You can get a real good pack for around 3 pounds.
- Its probable a good idea to have a small compass of some kind to use with your maps.
- add a either a rain cover for the outside of your pack or a large waterproof trash bag to
line the inside of your pack.
- a journal or small note book to record your hike. (also pen or pencil)
Panzer
if you ever do throw a bear line, 30 ft will likely not be enough.
I could hang a bear bag just fine with 30 ft of para cord..
Panzer
Catalyst
02-11-2009, 10:27
YAY! thank you!
The bucket is only 4.5 ozs, should I take a dry sack instead to carry water to camp?
Pickleodeon,
You might want to consider my "ghetto" camp water carrier: two plastic shopping bags, one inside the other. When they eventually leak (about two weeks worth of use, more if you are careful) you can get two more in town.... for nothing.
:cool: