dloome
04-17-2009, 22:59
Thought I'd throw up my gear list I'm taking on the Grand Enchantment Trail for which I leave in a few days. The G.E.T. is 730 miles from the Superstition Wilderness outside Phoenix, AZ to Sandia Crest outside Albuquerque, NM. Not really a trail itself, but it uses some sections of the AZT and Continental Divide Trail as well as many other trails, forest roads and cross country segments. A fair amount of low, harsh desert, but also a good deal of higher mountainous terrain up to about 11,000'. Some snow travel likely. Pretty diverse terrain. Traverses 14 distinct mountain ranges and 14 wilderness areas. Good stuff.
Anyway, here's my final gear list for those interested in these things. Only things not listed are my Golite windshirt which I forgot to add in and a SPOT personal locator beacon which I agreed to carry for the peace of mind of my Mom and girlfriend and I actually don't want to know how much it weighs.
Minimum Clothing Worn, and items not in pack
-Moose Creek lightweight nylon long pants: 11 oz
-Golite ‘DriMove’ silk-weight long sleeve shirt: 2 oz
-Sun-Day Afternoons ‘Cruiser‘ wide brimmed sun hat: 3.25 oz
-Cheapo nylon men’s dress socks from Target: 1 oz
-New Balance 811, size 10.5EE: 25 oz
-BPL ‘Stix’ carbon fiber trekking poles: 8.2 oz
-High Gear ‘Aerial’ altimeter watch: 2 oz
-Solar Shield polarized sunglasses: 2 oz
GROUP TOTAL: 54.45 oz / 3.4 LB
Clothing Packed
-Frogg Toggs ‘Pro-Action’ rain jacket: 8.9 oz
-Sierra Designs ‘Hurricane’ rain pant: 7.5 oz.
-Micro-fleece long sleeve top: 8.5 oz
-Fleece liner gloves: 2 oz
-Fleece beanie cap: 1.5 oz
-‘Buff’ multi-functional headwear: 1.25
-Cheapo nylon men’s dress socks from Target (2 pr.): 2 oz
-Cotton bandana: 1 oz
GROUP TOTAL: 32.65 oz / 2.04 LB
Packing
-Golite Jam 2 backpack, modified: 17 oz
-2mm trash bag for pack liner: 2.2 oz
-(3) Granite Gear ‘Airline’ stuff sacks for food, clothing, sleeping bag: 2.1 oz
-Watchful Eye Designs ‘Aloksack’ for maps in use, and maps packed (2): 0.8 oz.
-Mini mesh bag for small misc.: 0.4 oz
GROUP TOTAL: 22.2 oz / 1.38 LB
Sleeping and shelter
-Jacks R Better ‘Rocky Mountain’ down quilt: 24 oz
-Golite ‘Lair 1’ silicon-nylon tarp shelter w/ Spectra guylines, modified: 10.25 oz
-(6) Titanium Goat 9“ carbon fiber stakes: 1.5 oz
-Titanium Goat ‘Ptarmigan’ bivy sack with bug mesh hood: 5.2 oz
-Thin foam sleeping pad, cut to torso length: 3.5 oz
GROUP TOTAL: 45.35 oz / 2.83 LB
Camera and recording
-Panasonic Lumix LX3 digital camera: 8.2 oz
-Battery charger for camera, trimmed and rewired: 3.5 oz
-Ballpoint pen: 0.25 oz
GROUP TOTAL: 11.95 oz / 0.75 LB
First Aid, Hygiene and misc.
-Petzl Tikka XP LED headlamp / lithium batts: 3 oz
-Brunton Eclipse 8097 compass: 1.4 oz
-Victorinox Classic Mini knife, modified: 0.5 oz
-Tweezers: 0.2 oz
-Iodine crystals: 0.2 oz
-Duct tape, 5’: 0.5 oz
-Gauze, mini roll: >0.1 oz
-Tooth brush, trimmed handle: 0.3 oz
-Mini dropper bottle: 0.1 oz
GROUP TOTAL: 6.2 oz / 0.39 LB
Hydration
-Aqua Mira dropper bottles for water purification: 0.8 oz
-Platypus 2.4L bladders (3): 3.6 oz
-‘Smart Water’ plastic soda bottles (3): 4.5 oz
GROUP TOTAL: 8.9 oz / 0.56 lb
TOTAL “SKIN-OUT” WEIGHT: 181.7 oz / 11.35 LB
PACKED WEIGHT, AKA “BASE WEIGHT”: 127.25 oz / 7.95 LB
*Temporary items
-Kahtoola KTS aluminum crampons (carried periodically for a couple higher ranges)
-Leki snow baskets for trekking poles (Same as above)
Anyway, here's my final gear list for those interested in these things. Only things not listed are my Golite windshirt which I forgot to add in and a SPOT personal locator beacon which I agreed to carry for the peace of mind of my Mom and girlfriend and I actually don't want to know how much it weighs.
Minimum Clothing Worn, and items not in pack
-Moose Creek lightweight nylon long pants: 11 oz
-Golite ‘DriMove’ silk-weight long sleeve shirt: 2 oz
-Sun-Day Afternoons ‘Cruiser‘ wide brimmed sun hat: 3.25 oz
-Cheapo nylon men’s dress socks from Target: 1 oz
-New Balance 811, size 10.5EE: 25 oz
-BPL ‘Stix’ carbon fiber trekking poles: 8.2 oz
-High Gear ‘Aerial’ altimeter watch: 2 oz
-Solar Shield polarized sunglasses: 2 oz
GROUP TOTAL: 54.45 oz / 3.4 LB
Clothing Packed
-Frogg Toggs ‘Pro-Action’ rain jacket: 8.9 oz
-Sierra Designs ‘Hurricane’ rain pant: 7.5 oz.
-Micro-fleece long sleeve top: 8.5 oz
-Fleece liner gloves: 2 oz
-Fleece beanie cap: 1.5 oz
-‘Buff’ multi-functional headwear: 1.25
-Cheapo nylon men’s dress socks from Target (2 pr.): 2 oz
-Cotton bandana: 1 oz
GROUP TOTAL: 32.65 oz / 2.04 LB
Packing
-Golite Jam 2 backpack, modified: 17 oz
-2mm trash bag for pack liner: 2.2 oz
-(3) Granite Gear ‘Airline’ stuff sacks for food, clothing, sleeping bag: 2.1 oz
-Watchful Eye Designs ‘Aloksack’ for maps in use, and maps packed (2): 0.8 oz.
-Mini mesh bag for small misc.: 0.4 oz
GROUP TOTAL: 22.2 oz / 1.38 LB
Sleeping and shelter
-Jacks R Better ‘Rocky Mountain’ down quilt: 24 oz
-Golite ‘Lair 1’ silicon-nylon tarp shelter w/ Spectra guylines, modified: 10.25 oz
-(6) Titanium Goat 9“ carbon fiber stakes: 1.5 oz
-Titanium Goat ‘Ptarmigan’ bivy sack with bug mesh hood: 5.2 oz
-Thin foam sleeping pad, cut to torso length: 3.5 oz
GROUP TOTAL: 45.35 oz / 2.83 LB
Camera and recording
-Panasonic Lumix LX3 digital camera: 8.2 oz
-Battery charger for camera, trimmed and rewired: 3.5 oz
-Ballpoint pen: 0.25 oz
GROUP TOTAL: 11.95 oz / 0.75 LB
First Aid, Hygiene and misc.
-Petzl Tikka XP LED headlamp / lithium batts: 3 oz
-Brunton Eclipse 8097 compass: 1.4 oz
-Victorinox Classic Mini knife, modified: 0.5 oz
-Tweezers: 0.2 oz
-Iodine crystals: 0.2 oz
-Duct tape, 5’: 0.5 oz
-Gauze, mini roll: >0.1 oz
-Tooth brush, trimmed handle: 0.3 oz
-Mini dropper bottle: 0.1 oz
GROUP TOTAL: 6.2 oz / 0.39 LB
Hydration
-Aqua Mira dropper bottles for water purification: 0.8 oz
-Platypus 2.4L bladders (3): 3.6 oz
-‘Smart Water’ plastic soda bottles (3): 4.5 oz
GROUP TOTAL: 8.9 oz / 0.56 lb
TOTAL “SKIN-OUT” WEIGHT: 181.7 oz / 11.35 LB
PACKED WEIGHT, AKA “BASE WEIGHT”: 127.25 oz / 7.95 LB
*Temporary items
-Kahtoola KTS aluminum crampons (carried periodically for a couple higher ranges)
-Leki snow baskets for trekking poles (Same as above)