tolkien
05-19-2011, 18:32
Note: I'm not hiking Ultralight, or even Light. I'm "typical". http://www.hikingwebsite.com/gear/types/using.htm
Big 4:
Pack: Kelty Trekker 3900. I need an external frame: I slouch a lot and I don't think an internal would be good for my back. In most photos I've seen have people leaning forward and I think that would be painful after awhile. If you have a slightly bigger external, let me know. 4000-5000 would be fine, I think, although I am looking at 6000s just in case.
Tent: Eureka Spitfire 1-Person 2010. Nothing special here. Willing to take any adivce (no hammocks).
Bag: Quest Eagles Peak Mummy Adult Sleeping Bag. Perfect bag. Solidly built (needs a new sack, though), synthetic, warm, big; 88x29. It's rated to 30F but with a good tent and pad I would have no problem taking it below 0F. Cheap, too. Highly recomended, not getting rid of it out until it breaks, then I'm replacing it.
Pad: ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad. Regular Size. It's 20x72x1.5 (wide,long,thick) but I sometimes sleep in the fetal position and I'm not sure if I should get regular or the Short MC: It's 25x60x2. It has good reviews. Not bringing anything I need to pump. They really go the extra mile with these: the metal peices are made with Brass to prevent rusting.
Clothing:
Boots: Not sure at this point. Possibly considering another pair of the very comfortable leather shoes I wear everyday.
Socks: 2 pairs of Wigwam Wicking Sock Liners, and 2 pairs of Smartwool Mountaineering Socks. Very comfortable. Considering 3 pairs on a recomendation. Advice?
Pants: No idea. I've been looking at pants from Columbia, and at the Elkommando Kilt, but I'm not decided. I'm possibly getting 1 Elkommando Kilt and 1 pair of zip-off short/pants.
Undershorts: 2 (3?) pairs of Exofficio Boxer/Briefs.
Shirts: 2. Looking at Exofficio and Underarmour T-Shirts. Also, I have this nice long-sleve Rayon shirt for cold weather that weights very little (and looks nice, good for hitching).
Jacket: No freaking idea. Something water-proof, not too heavy. And orange for hiking season.
Hat: A simple thing for sunny weather, although I'm not much of a hat person.
Misc/Tools:
S-biners: I highly recomend you look these things up. Very helpful.
Flashlight: Nebo Products 5067 5067 Tactical Series Csi 8 Led F. Super lightweight and well-rated.
Water Cleaner: Aquamira Frontier Emergency Water Filter System. Very well-rated and nice-looking product. Thinking about bringing a back-up: they're cheap and don't weigh much.
Fire Starter: SE Emergency Fire Starter. Just in case: A piece of steel, a piece of flint, and a piece of Mg. Lightweight and sturdy.
Knife: Peter Janda Fin Fixed Blade Tactical Knife, Tanto, Serrated. Well rated, cheap, light, sturdy knife.
Utensils: GSI Outdoors Knife, Spoon, and Fork. Lightweight, sturdy plastic. A little ring at the top fits well on the S-Biners.
Compression Sack: For clothing and bag. Sea To Summit eVent compression sack Regular size. Thinking about getting a Large size and fitting everything inside, instead of a Regular for bag and a Small for clothes. Waterproof, sturdy (I use that word a lot).
Big 4:
Pack: Kelty Trekker 3900. I need an external frame: I slouch a lot and I don't think an internal would be good for my back. In most photos I've seen have people leaning forward and I think that would be painful after awhile. If you have a slightly bigger external, let me know. 4000-5000 would be fine, I think, although I am looking at 6000s just in case.
Tent: Eureka Spitfire 1-Person 2010. Nothing special here. Willing to take any adivce (no hammocks).
Bag: Quest Eagles Peak Mummy Adult Sleeping Bag. Perfect bag. Solidly built (needs a new sack, though), synthetic, warm, big; 88x29. It's rated to 30F but with a good tent and pad I would have no problem taking it below 0F. Cheap, too. Highly recomended, not getting rid of it out until it breaks, then I'm replacing it.
Pad: ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad. Regular Size. It's 20x72x1.5 (wide,long,thick) but I sometimes sleep in the fetal position and I'm not sure if I should get regular or the Short MC: It's 25x60x2. It has good reviews. Not bringing anything I need to pump. They really go the extra mile with these: the metal peices are made with Brass to prevent rusting.
Clothing:
Boots: Not sure at this point. Possibly considering another pair of the very comfortable leather shoes I wear everyday.
Socks: 2 pairs of Wigwam Wicking Sock Liners, and 2 pairs of Smartwool Mountaineering Socks. Very comfortable. Considering 3 pairs on a recomendation. Advice?
Pants: No idea. I've been looking at pants from Columbia, and at the Elkommando Kilt, but I'm not decided. I'm possibly getting 1 Elkommando Kilt and 1 pair of zip-off short/pants.
Undershorts: 2 (3?) pairs of Exofficio Boxer/Briefs.
Shirts: 2. Looking at Exofficio and Underarmour T-Shirts. Also, I have this nice long-sleve Rayon shirt for cold weather that weights very little (and looks nice, good for hitching).
Jacket: No freaking idea. Something water-proof, not too heavy. And orange for hiking season.
Hat: A simple thing for sunny weather, although I'm not much of a hat person.
Misc/Tools:
S-biners: I highly recomend you look these things up. Very helpful.
Flashlight: Nebo Products 5067 5067 Tactical Series Csi 8 Led F. Super lightweight and well-rated.
Water Cleaner: Aquamira Frontier Emergency Water Filter System. Very well-rated and nice-looking product. Thinking about bringing a back-up: they're cheap and don't weigh much.
Fire Starter: SE Emergency Fire Starter. Just in case: A piece of steel, a piece of flint, and a piece of Mg. Lightweight and sturdy.
Knife: Peter Janda Fin Fixed Blade Tactical Knife, Tanto, Serrated. Well rated, cheap, light, sturdy knife.
Utensils: GSI Outdoors Knife, Spoon, and Fork. Lightweight, sturdy plastic. A little ring at the top fits well on the S-Biners.
Compression Sack: For clothing and bag. Sea To Summit eVent compression sack Regular size. Thinking about getting a Large size and fitting everything inside, instead of a Regular for bag and a Small for clothes. Waterproof, sturdy (I use that word a lot).