RWheeler
09-08-2011, 17:48
GAME 2012 hike, leaving late April (~25)
Please note that I'm going to list all of the items I currently have from acquiring over time. I don't intend to carry all of these, and am not set on anything specifically. Please provide criticisms!
Main Gear
Pack: High Sierra Sentinel 65
Tent: REI Half-Dome 2 (It's a tent I have, not sure if I want to take it for the space at expense of weight/bulk, or trade it out for a 1P)
Bag: REI Lumen +25
Sleeping Pad: ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Air Pad (the blue model)
Kitchen
I'm going to bring along a penny stove to cook on, with a windscreen/potstand combo made specifically for my pot and able to pack inside of it.
Pot/Bowl set: GSI Ketalist (considering swapping for Pinacle)
Water Bottles: I have some 1L Nalgene bottles that I intend to carry (either 1 and a CamelBak bladder, or 2), and likely pick up a Platy for camp?
Water Treatment: Aqua Mira drops? Or should I get a pump?
Fire: Some cheap lighters, along with fire steel and waterproof matches as backup
Spices? I want to make some capsules out of soda bottle lids (I can post a link to the article if people want) to add variety, or just serve as small waterproof containers if there's something else I should carry in them.
Clothing, etc
Boots: Asolo TPS 520 GV
Jacket options (I don't intend to bring all of them, just listing what I already have so I can get feedback): Outdoor Research Mentor (rain shell), Outdoor Research Elusive (soft-shell), Mammut Nirvana (soft-shell), Outdoor Research Chaos (parka, probably wouldn't add to my gear until NH)
Underwear: Simple wicking boxer-briefs that I have from Target (C9 brand), for when I need something warmer, I have EMS Techwick Midweight pants
Shirts: I have some of the C9 wicking tops, as well as a couple of Stoic Merino wool crew tshirts that I like.
Socks: SmartWool liner socks, Lorpen Merino light hiker socks (have 2 pair), and I have some heavier SmartWool PhD socks if I need the extra warmth (I've done winter hikes at lower altitudes with the boots + Lorpen and have had toasty feet, so I don't think these will be necessary)
Other layers: SmartWool midweight zip T, Columbia midweight fleece - I'll likely take the fleece, leave the SmartWool
Pants: EMS ENDO softshell pants, Stoic Overhang softshell shorts, Royal Robins shorts, EMS Thunderhead shell/rain pants (full zip)
Gaiters: Outdoor Research Expedition (if I need?)
Hats: Just a simple wool beanie that I have (Sherpa Adventure Gear)
Sunglasses: Oakley Oil Drum sunglasses... I like them because if one of the arms/lenses falls off, it can snap right back in
Knife: CRKT M4-13 (considering ditching in lieu of Leatherman Juice C2)
Headlamp: I already have a Mammut Lucido TR1 and a PrincetonTec Quad, but I'm considering getting a Tikka+
I also intend on carrying the AT Guide by Awol, and the general items (toilet paper, tooth brush/paste, minor first-aid kit of bandaids, pain killers, med tape, antibiotic ointment, sun screen, sanitizer).
In lieu of paracord to hang a bear bag, I'm considering bringing some tubular nylon webbing so that I can also set it up as a slackline given the opportunity. Since I'd need to carry some kind of rope/etc anyway, why not carry the webbing instead? All I need are a couple of rappel rings and carabiners and I can make it into a slackline.
Also, I'd like to be able to take a fishing rod if realistic, but if it's not, I won't be heartbroken.
I kinda like the idea of dirt bagging more than using high-priced gear (even though I already have a ton of gear), so any suggestions are welcome.
Thanks a bunch, WB!
Please note that I'm going to list all of the items I currently have from acquiring over time. I don't intend to carry all of these, and am not set on anything specifically. Please provide criticisms!
Main Gear
Pack: High Sierra Sentinel 65
Tent: REI Half-Dome 2 (It's a tent I have, not sure if I want to take it for the space at expense of weight/bulk, or trade it out for a 1P)
Bag: REI Lumen +25
Sleeping Pad: ALPS Mountaineering Lightweight Air Pad (the blue model)
Kitchen
I'm going to bring along a penny stove to cook on, with a windscreen/potstand combo made specifically for my pot and able to pack inside of it.
Pot/Bowl set: GSI Ketalist (considering swapping for Pinacle)
Water Bottles: I have some 1L Nalgene bottles that I intend to carry (either 1 and a CamelBak bladder, or 2), and likely pick up a Platy for camp?
Water Treatment: Aqua Mira drops? Or should I get a pump?
Fire: Some cheap lighters, along with fire steel and waterproof matches as backup
Spices? I want to make some capsules out of soda bottle lids (I can post a link to the article if people want) to add variety, or just serve as small waterproof containers if there's something else I should carry in them.
Clothing, etc
Boots: Asolo TPS 520 GV
Jacket options (I don't intend to bring all of them, just listing what I already have so I can get feedback): Outdoor Research Mentor (rain shell), Outdoor Research Elusive (soft-shell), Mammut Nirvana (soft-shell), Outdoor Research Chaos (parka, probably wouldn't add to my gear until NH)
Underwear: Simple wicking boxer-briefs that I have from Target (C9 brand), for when I need something warmer, I have EMS Techwick Midweight pants
Shirts: I have some of the C9 wicking tops, as well as a couple of Stoic Merino wool crew tshirts that I like.
Socks: SmartWool liner socks, Lorpen Merino light hiker socks (have 2 pair), and I have some heavier SmartWool PhD socks if I need the extra warmth (I've done winter hikes at lower altitudes with the boots + Lorpen and have had toasty feet, so I don't think these will be necessary)
Other layers: SmartWool midweight zip T, Columbia midweight fleece - I'll likely take the fleece, leave the SmartWool
Pants: EMS ENDO softshell pants, Stoic Overhang softshell shorts, Royal Robins shorts, EMS Thunderhead shell/rain pants (full zip)
Gaiters: Outdoor Research Expedition (if I need?)
Hats: Just a simple wool beanie that I have (Sherpa Adventure Gear)
Sunglasses: Oakley Oil Drum sunglasses... I like them because if one of the arms/lenses falls off, it can snap right back in
Knife: CRKT M4-13 (considering ditching in lieu of Leatherman Juice C2)
Headlamp: I already have a Mammut Lucido TR1 and a PrincetonTec Quad, but I'm considering getting a Tikka+
I also intend on carrying the AT Guide by Awol, and the general items (toilet paper, tooth brush/paste, minor first-aid kit of bandaids, pain killers, med tape, antibiotic ointment, sun screen, sanitizer).
In lieu of paracord to hang a bear bag, I'm considering bringing some tubular nylon webbing so that I can also set it up as a slackline given the opportunity. Since I'd need to carry some kind of rope/etc anyway, why not carry the webbing instead? All I need are a couple of rappel rings and carabiners and I can make it into a slackline.
Also, I'd like to be able to take a fishing rod if realistic, but if it's not, I won't be heartbroken.
I kinda like the idea of dirt bagging more than using high-priced gear (even though I already have a ton of gear), so any suggestions are welcome.
Thanks a bunch, WB!