How I Saved 5 lbs!!!

[q-tip]

This is my current gear list changes for my CT hike this summer.
The old numbers are what I carried for my AT hike from GA to WV. I hope this might help........




Weight Savings






Big Three:
Weight Oz.
New Weight oz.
Saved OZ
Saved lbs.









· GG Vapor Trail w/ lid/GG Crown
40.0
35.0
5.00
0.31


o Pack Cover-Sil/Cuben Cover
3.5
1.0
2.50
0.16


· Tent-TT Contrail/Wild Oasis Tarp
25.0
14.0
11.00
0.69


o Ground Cloth Tyvex/Polypro
5.0
2.0
3.00
0.19


· WM 0 Degree Down Bag/WM Alpinlite
42.0
33.0
9.00
0.56


· Neo Air Mattress/Foam Pad
14.0
6.5
7.50
0.47









Total:
129.5
91.5
38.00
2.38









Clothing (Carried)













· Rain Pants/MB Wind Pants
7.0
3.0
4.0
0.25


· Nike Run Jacket/Marmot Mica Jacket
11.0
7.0
4.0
0.25


· Wool / Silk Lite Weight Sleep Shirt-
6.5
2.2
4.3
0.27


· Wool/Silk Lite Weight Sleep Leggings-
7.0
3.0
4.0
0.25


· Crocs/Waldies
9.0
4.0
5.0
0.31









Total:
40.5
19.2
21.30
1.33









Water Treatment:













· Nalgene Plastic/Nalgene UL Water Bottle (1)-
6.0
3.0
3.00
0.19


· Camelback Military/MSR Bladder (80 oz)-
9.0
5.0
4.00
0.25









Total:
15.0
8.0
7.00
0.44
















Wearing:













· Boots / Salomon GTX Train Runners
44.0
34.0
10.00
0.63


· Camera/Map Case/Cuben Pouch
3.5
1.0
2.50
0.16









Total:
47.5
35.0
12.50
0.78









Grand Totals:













Base Weight In Pack-oz.
232.5
153.7
78.8
4.9

[1azarus]

i think i might be envious of the mb rainpants... but think you might be happier with the neoair. great work -- enjoy the hike!!!

[Singletrack]

Tell me about the Silk Lite shirt and leggings. Brand, cost etc.?

[Summit]

... but think you might be happier with the neoair. great work -- enjoy the hike!!!I agree in both cases . . . great work, but some people can't sleep well at all on a foam pad. Also, I would question the sleep shirt and leggings. I don't carry any clothing that it's sole purpose is for sleeping in. For me those items would add weight. The Alpenlite is rated at 20* so it looks like you gave up 20* of warmth for 9 oz. On real cold nights, was it worth it?

[tuswm]

i see this is a summer hike. u def dont need a zero bag. u would probably bo ok with a 35*. i dont think you will ever be cold with a high end 20* in the summer.

i wuld also oike to hear more about sili stuff for layering.

tarps still scare me because i did the jmt durring mozzy season. i want a full tent. u r a better man than i am.

how long is your summer hike going to be? i have found that i dnt sleep as well on foam if the ground is hard or uneven. but i dont notice untill i feel drqined from lack of GOOD sleep till like day four or five. i would just recomend sleeping on a hard floor like the kitchen for a few nights.

[q-tip]

This list is for the Colorado Trail (500 mi) July 1-Aug 15. The silk underwear are Terramar Silkweight. I carry these because I need to know I have dry clothes to wear after hiking in the rain. I got them on sale at Sierra Trading post for $25 each. A 20* bag for Colorado is what is recommended by folks doing the CT. Thanks for the responses.

[Kerosene]

A few comments and suggestions to consider:

Rather than drop to a foam pad, think about using a NeoAir shortie (9 oz) and putting the padded framesheet of your pack (possibly wrapped in a trashbag) under your legs. That adds 2.5 ounces back, but gives you a lot more overall comfort, especially if you're a side-sleeper.
Take a look at the zPacks Hexamid (http://www.zpacks.com/shelter/hexamid_plus.shtml) in Cuben Fiber, which could shave 4-10 oz off your Wild Oasis depending on the configuration you select. Of course, it's a lot more expensive than the SMD tent.
Your Montbell wind pants will wet out in a heavy rain. They are very breathable and work well to cut wind without overheating, but you'll eventually feel the effects of a cold, hard rain.
It looks as if the Marmot Mica jacket isn't very long in the back. I had problems with my jacket riding up from my rain pants as I walked with a pack. I solved by sewing a 4" strip velcro to the inside bottom of the jacket hem and outside of the rain pants, which keeps everything in place.
Please post a link to your 4 ounce Waldies!
Where did you acquire your GG Crown? It's not even listed on the GG site yet.

[q-tip]

Update-- The Waldies are 4. oz per shoe--just wasted $35. I know the MB pants will wet out, but I am banking on the product "Never Wet" to be available before I leave for my trip. This stuff rocks, superhydrophoric and can be used on almost anything. If I can't get this, I will probably use my 7 oz rain pants.
The GG Crown will be available in March, I am near the front of the line to get one. i have a Neo Air Shortie, but I could not sleep on it as my pack was moving all over the place. Thanks Again...