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Whistler
01-23-2005, 14:27
Here you go. I'm looking for some feedback on prospective gear, for a summer thru-hike of 90-100 days. I'd like some critiques with this rough schedule in mind: starting in Georgia around May 20, mid-Virginia in late June, Massachusetts or so in late July, and finishing Maine in late August/ early September.

Thanks for your help.
-Mark


Packing 22.1
Backpack- GoLite Jam 21.3
Silnylon Stowsack- For Clothing 0.5
Silnylon Stowsack- For Clothing 0.3

Sleep & Shelter 57.1
Sleeping Bag- MH Phantom 45 20.6
Sleeping Bag Stowsack- Silnylon 0.8
Sleeping Bag Liner?- Maybe silk... 5*
Sleeping Pad- Ridge-Rest [modified] 7
Shelter- ID Siltarp 5x8 7.2
Stakes- Ti Stakes 2.5
Guylines- Nylon cord 1
Bivy Sack- Equinox 7

Clothing Carried 46.6
Windshirt- Montane Featherlite 3.2
Insulation- Capilene Lightweight LS 5.1
Brooks Microfleece LS Zip 9.1
Rain Clothing- Equinox Silnylon Poncho 7.6
Warm Hat- Balaclava 1.5
Mittens- Fleece 0.7
Bottoms- Capilene Midweight Tights 5.4
Socks- Running Mini Crew 2

Cooking and Water 14
Stove- Alcohol Stove & Stand 1.1
Cookpot- Evernew .9L 3.5
Cookpot Lid- Aluminum Foil 0.2
Windscreen- Aluminum Foil 0.3
Utensil- Lexan Spoon 0.2
Fuel Container- 12oz Fuel Bottle 0.7
Lighting- Bic Mini 0.4
Kitchen Sack- Nylon 0.5
Water Bottles- 1L Platypus 0.9
1.8L Platypus 1.2
Water Treatment- Aqua Mira 3
Food Storage- Large Sack 1
Foodbag Cord 1

Other 22
Knick-knacks- Essential/Hygiene/Photo/Journal16
Emergency- First Aid & Fire 6

Consumables 200
Fuel- 10 days 10
Food- 5 days, 32oz/day 160
Water- 32oz average 30

Total 337.8= 21.1125lbs

Worn & Carried
Synthetic SS Shirt
Running Shorts
Visor
Mini Crew Socks
Trail Shoes
Watch
Trekking Poles, Model Undecided

Add synthetic insulation as needed. 8-12oz
Add wind pants as needed. 6oz
Add head net & bug shelter as needed. 6oz

wacocelt
01-23-2005, 16:20
Carry less food, if you are serious about trying it in that time frame (though I discourage it unless you have done extremely rigorous activities and training in the past), because you will be crossing points allowing resupply a bit more often than every five days. The occasional short mileage day to resupply or pick up your mail drop will be small assistance toward not getting injured/fatigued.
I think you may be able to lose a few ounces from your First Aid kit as well, though it's all about comfort/security levels. Be well.
I also doubt you'll need the balaclava until just before the Whites.