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Spider
05-03-2011, 10:09
I'll be hiking 30 days this summer starting late June in NY and ending late July in PA. Here's the list I've got so far, let me know if you see anything that should be changed or added:


House
Pinnacle backpack
Sleeping Bag - 20* (will be used mostly as a quilt)
Stuff Sack
Thermarest Sleeping Pad
Hammock/Rainfly
(4) Stakes (one of which is bigger to be used as a trowel)

Kitchen
Aluminum Pot
Titanium Spork
Water Bottles (2)
Alcohol Stove
Wind Shield
Fuel tabs or alcohol

Cabinet
Bandaids
Moleskin
Toilet Paper
Tweezers
Toothbrush
Toothpaste

Garage
Water Purification tablets/drops
Compass
Lighter
Knife
Matches
Bandana
Headlamp
Cary Bag
Nylon rope

Closet
Poncho
Socks (2)
Camp shoes
Flannel
Bug net

Clothing (worn)
Synthetic t-shirt
Convertible Pants
Socks
Trail running shoes
Hat
Cheap pair of trekking poles

Rocket Jones
05-03-2011, 10:48
Map
Hand Sanitizer
Pack liner or Pack cover (or both)
Needle and Dental Floss
Duct Tape

Spider
05-03-2011, 11:18
pack cover's already on the list, just forgot to add it. good call on floss and duct tape- probably gonna bring some biodegradable soap rather than hand sanitizer.

Feral Bill
05-03-2011, 11:21
The flannel, if cotton, should be replaced by a wool or synthatic layer.

88BlueGT
05-03-2011, 11:22
Am I reading that correctly, a NEGATIVE 20 degree bag?

on_the_GOEZ
05-03-2011, 11:24
I will typically bring both Sanitizer and Dr. Bonners soap. Sanitizer is good to take to privy, Dr. Bs good for everything else, including toothpaste.

Matches probably arent necessary. I always carry my mini bic in a waterproof bag so i dont have to worry about it not functioning due to moisture. theyre nearly unbreakable.

What is your hammock/tarp setup?

Enjoy your hike!

88BlueGT
05-03-2011, 11:55
IMO, lighters are too easy to break or leak. I carry one lighter in my pocket (because I smoke), 1 lighter in FAK along with some loose strike-anywhere matches w/ a strike section form a match book ripped off just in case. Worth carrying the extra .025oz for piece of mind. Just my 0.02.

Spider
05-03-2011, 11:59
Am I reading that correctly, a NEGATIVE 20 degree bag?

nah it's +20, sorry about the confusion.

also, hammock setup is hennessey expedition with the rainfly that came with it. I'm considering buying a new rainfly cause the one that comes with it is a bit small, not sure if it's worth the cost though.