View Full Version : My 1st Gear List (& 1st Thru-Hike)
Hey everyone. For reference, I'm 6'3 and 180lbs. I'm Nobo and starting in Mid/Late March. I want to optimize weight, but I'm not sure what to shave or have mailed to me. In other words, are there things on my list that I don't need to bring right away and can have mailed to me (before the Smokies for instance)? My goal weight is 30 lbs.
And, what else would you change? I put "***" next to items that I have yet to purchase so the flexibility is there. (I didn't factor in weight of a trash compactor bag for a bag liner, because I haven't purchase it yet, so feel free to fill me in on weight. Other than that, I have the ULA Circuit picked out along with a +15 Marmot Sleeping bag.) THANKS FOR HELP! :D
Pack Base Weight
20.95
2L Water
4.00
Total Weight w/o food
24.95
PERSON
Item
lbs.
Notes
***Shoes
????
Socks
Darn Tough
SS Shirt
Patagonia Merino Wool SS
Baselayer Top
Under Armour LS
Baselayer Bottom
Columbia Long Underwear
Pants
REI Endeavor Pants
Boxers
Polyester Boxers
Glasses
Glasses
Trekking Poles
Bandana
GEAR
Item
lbs.
Notes
Tent + Tyvek Footprint
2.81
Hubba 1P
***Sleeping Bag
3.06
Marmot +15
***Backpack
2.3
ULA Circuit
Pad
1.18
NeoAir All Season
Cold Weather Jacket
0.71
Gnar Down Hoody
Rain Jacket
0.84
Patagonia Rain Parka
Rain Pants
0.37
Rain paints
SS Shirt
0.27
Nike Dryfit SS
LS Shirt (TAKE????)
0.55
Orange/Blue LS Shirt
Pants
0.9
Pant-Short combo
Gloves
0.22
Glove Liners
Winter Hat
0.13
Fleece Hat
Socks 2x
0.6
DarnTough+Smart Wool
20L Stuff Sack 2x
0.25
Nylon Stuff Sack 2x
Bag Liner
Trash Compactor Bag
Total
14.19
COOKING/WATER
Item
lbs.
Notes
Spork
0.04
TI Spork
Pot
0.39
.8L TI Pot
Fuel
0.5
4 oz. Fuel Canister
Stove/Windscreen
0.34
Snowpeak Giga + Giga Windscreen
***Food Bag
????
Paracord 50ft.
0.08
Neon Green 50ft.
1L Water Bottle 2x
0.25
SmartWater Bottle 2x
Water Treatment
0.18
Aquamira Drops
Bladder 1L (TAKE????)
Total
1.78
MISC.
Item
lbs.
Notes
Razor, Duct tape, 2 Bics
0.18
(10ft. Duct tape)
Headlamp
0.19
Headlamp (w/ red light)
Shamwow
0.1
Camera
0.5
Cell+Charger+Sleeve
0.81
Glasses Case
0.24
Toothbrush, paste, floss
0.3
TP+Wet Wipes
0.3
Leatherman (TAKE????)
0.5
Thru-Hikers' Guide (CUT?)
0.68
Hacky Sack (Luxury item)
0.18
Journal+Pen (CUT?)
0.56
Total
4.54
FIRST AID
Item
lbs.
Tincture of Benzoin
Moleskin
Bandaids
Hydrocortizone Cream
Antiobiotic Cream
Benadryl Tablets
Ibuprofen
Ace Bandage
Total Kit Weight
0.44
Here are a few things I would drop.
-Leatherman 8 oz is too many for what you need get a leatherman micro or just use a knife that is under an oz.
-You have too many shirt drop a few
-Drop the towel, shamwow, you have clothes and a bandanna to use to wipe condensation or dry yourself or whatever else you would use that towel for. Its light so its tempting but it doesnt make it any less useless.
-Swap inflatable pad for foam unless you really cant do without.
-Your sleeping bag seems heavy try to get a down if you have the money its worth it (recently bought a thermarest 20 bag (22 oz).
-Swap bics for a non-disposable lighter ("windproof" and more reliable at cold temps plus I cant remember seeing a camp site without a few garbage bics lying around)
-Swap baking soda for toothpaste (can also use it as wound cleanser)
-Swap paracord for spectra rope (.9 oz for 50ft)
I would be weary of cutting the guide book just because your drops might not work out but it seems like alot of ppl do it. I wouldnt cut the journal thats a keepsake Id want it in good condition. Also add spare batteries and a nail clipper. I would buy the shoes soon and break them in if you havent already.
Thats all I could think of for now. Good luck and see you on the trail.
Here are a few things I would drop. -Leatherman 8 oz is too many for what you need get a leatherman micro or just use a knife that is under an oz. -You have too many shirt drop a few-Drop the towel, shamwow, you have clothes and a bandanna to use to wipe condensation or dry yourself or whatever else you would use that towel for. Its light so its tempting but it doesnt make it any less useless.-Swap inflatable pad for foam unless you really cant do without.-Your sleeping bag seems heavy try to get a down if you have the money its worth it (recently bought a thermarest 20 bag (22 oz).-Swap bics for a non-disposable lighter ("windproof" and more reliable at cold temps plus I cant remember seeing a camp site without a few garbage bics lying around)-Swap baking soda for toothpaste (can also use it as wound cleanser)-Swap paracord for spectra rope (.9 oz for 50ft)I would be weary of cutting the guide book just because your drops might not work out but it seems like alot of ppl do it. I wouldnt cut the journal thats a keepsake Id want it in good condition. Also add spare batteries and a nail clipper. I would buy the shoes soon and break them in if you havent already.Thats all I could think of for now. Good luck and see you on the trail. I do have nail clippers factured in (forgot to list)Baking soda is a good callPad is a mustShirt: will lose oneLeatherman: will loseShamwow: 1oz as u said... May keepbag: thermarest may be answerJournal/guide: I agree with uWhen u starting Tomp?
Uuugh. Sorry about format of previous post. Smartphones and WB don't mix too well.
I do have nail clippers factured in (forgot to list)Baking soda is a good callPad is a mustShirt: will lose oneLeatherman: will loseShamwow: 1oz as u said... May keepbag: thermarest may be answerJournal/guide: I agree with uWhen u starting Tomp?
I am starting on March 12th. I arrive via amtrak at 7AM. Dont fall into that its only an ounce logic they tend to add up. I lost over 15 oz by making pack modifications like cutting excess straps, swapping out for a lighter hip belt and removing pockets I dont use (it was a heavy pack at the start now its the lightest 85L ive ever seen).
March 12 could work for me, I'll consider it! I hear ya on the oz. talk. What's your total weight? If you have a gear list, id like to see it too. I'm going to look over my year again and see what I can mod. Thanks
As a fellow elder hiker:
1) Keep neoair, it is wonderful. I don't have the all season version but the complaint I have about the original is that is not wide enough. 4" more would be great! I'm thinking about getting a custom airmat made from Kooka Bay this year.
2) Take foam pillow (I use a thermorest). I have been section hiking for 4 years and last year I broke down an brought one of these. I slept like a baby. Perhaps because I like to sleep in shelters (hard floors) or because I just don't like sleeping on my stinky clothes..
3) If you plan on using the paracord for a bear bag, you may find the spectra rope mention above a bit thin (cuts in tree) unless you get the plus version (1/8" dia) but then it may not save any weight.
4) I agree with TOMP on nail clippers. I also toss chap stick, small tweezers and ear plugs in.
5) Darn tough socks: good choice.
6) As for bag liner, I don't use one (but my pack is perhaps more watertight). I keep everything in water resistant ditty bags or heavy duty baggies. Except sleeping bag which I wrap in a kitchen garbage bag. I toss in a extra trash bag as a spare. Food is kept (and hung) in a Granite Gear bag.
7) if you glass case is really 0.24 lbs, find something lighter.
8) I like my bladder. I filter pump water and have the mouth piece detach so I can directly attache my pump. This way I can fill it with out taking it out of the pack.
9) If you take Ibuprofen often, take a good amount as I found it hard to find along the way. I also found that, at least for me Aleve works better than Advil for joint pain.
10) With your TP+Wet Wipes you might toss in a small packet of vaseline to help with chaffing.
11) I take maps. Not because I might get lost but in case I need to get off the trail in a emergency.
12) Rather than "Antiobiotic Cream" take Neosporin because you can get it in small packets (and it works better)
March 12 could work for me, I'll consider it! I hear ya on the oz. talk. What's your total weight? If you have a gear list, id like to see it too. I'm going to look over my year again and see what I can mod. Thanks
Here's my list, not the lightest but I have everything I want and at a weight I am happy with.
http://www.geargrams.com/list?id=5712
As a fellow elder hiker: 3) If you plan on using the paracord for a bear bag, you may find the spectra rope mention above a bit thin (cuts in tree) unless you get the plus version (1/8" dia) but then it may not save any weight.
4) I agree with TOMP on nail clippers. I also toss chap stick, small tweezers and ear plugs in.
I have a chap stick that doubles as a vaseline dispenser. I will search out a lighter glasses case, you're spot on. Neosporin was a good call, and I'm not planning on the spectra rope as it's only a .4 oz. difference and I'd prefer not to cut into the trees. Small tweezers, and ear plugs: check and check.
Ditch the paracord. That's for car camping. 40 ft of 2mm cord will do. Use 10 ft. section a clothes drying line. Substitute a Victorinox Classic for the Leatherman.
Ditch the paracord. That's for car camping. 40 ft of 2mm cord will do. Use 10 ft. section a clothes drying line. Substitute a Victorinox Classic for the Leatherman.
I'll plan on getting a smaller knife. Forgive my ignorance, what's so bad about the paracord, is it weight or what? (Just so I understand my decision to ditch it.) Thanks.
any thoughts Hyperlite cuben fiber back pack
any thoughts Hyperlite cuben fiber back pack
No, I haven't considered it. I'm pretty confident with the Circuit though.
swjohnsey
02-04-2012, 22:24
I'll plan on getting a smaller knife. Forgive my ignorance, what's so bad about the paracord, is it weight or what? (Just so I understand my decision to ditch it.) Thanks.
Paracord, also known as 550 cord because has 550 lbs of tensile strenth, is overkill for the trail. too heavy, too bulky, too expensive. Get something like a Gerber LST for a knife. If you must have scissors go with the micro letherman.
Paracord, also known as 550 cord because has 550 lbs of tensile strenth, is overkill for the trail. too heavy, too bulky, too expensive. Get something like a Gerber LST for a knife. If you must have scissors go with the micro letherman.
Thanks for info on paracord, will steer clear. I went with the Leatherman Squirt because I really wanted pliers/scissors and the weight is 1.9 vs. the micra 1.7
At this point, I still have to pick up shoes and a sleeping bag and pack.
Shoes: I'm thinking some Salomon trail runners that aren't gtx.
Bag: I'm thinking a Thermarest Haven 20 to go with my Neoair All Season pad.
Pack: I'm thinking a Circuit will work well for my setup.
Okay, let'r rip.
Wolfie2nd
02-08-2012, 07:37
That's a pretty solid first gear list.. you can for sure shave on your sleeping bag use a quilt my 0° quilt weighs 31oz and also tarptent sublite will save you some weight as well.. All in all solid list!
Here's my updated list:
(w/o food and water)
Pack Base Weight
20.46
PERSON
Item
lbs.
Notes
Shoes
Salomon XA 3D Pro
Socks
Darn Tough
SS Shirt
Patagonia Merino Wool SS
Baselayer Top
Under Armour LS
Baselayer Bottom
Columbia Long Underwear
Pants
Prana Pant/Short
Boxers
Polyester Boxers
Glasses
Glasses
Trekking Poles
Bandana
Total
0
GEAR
Item
lbs.
Notes
Tent + Tyvek Footprint
3.2
Hubba 1P
Sleeping Bag
1.93
WM Ultralite 20
Backpack
3
ULA Catalyst
Pad
1.18
Neo Air All Season
Cold Weather Jacket
0.71
Gnar Down Hoody
Rain Jacket
0.84
Patagonia Rain Parka
Rain Pants
0.37
Rain paints
SS Shirt
0.27
Nike Dryfit SS
Pants
0.9
REI Endeavor Pants
Gloves
0.22
Glove Liners
Winter Hat
0.13
Fleece Hat
Socks 2x
0.6
SmartW+Darn Tough
20L Stuff Sack
0.12
Nylon Stuff Sack
15L Stuff Sack
0.12
Nylon Stuff Sack
Bag Liner
0.12
Trash Compactor Bag
Total
13.71
COOKING/WATER
Item
lbs.
Notes
Spork
0.04
TI Spork
Pot
0.31
900ml Snowpeak
Fuel
0.5
4 oz. Fuel Canister
Stove/Windscreen
0.34
Snowpeak Giga + Giga Windscreen
Food Bag
0.12
Outdoor Research Zip Sack 15L
Paracord 50ft.
0.08
Neon Green 50ft.
1L Water Bottle 2x
0.25
Smart Water Bottles
Water Treatment
0.18
Aquamira Drops
Bladder 2L
0.48
Total
2.3
MISC.
Item
lbs.
Notes
Razor Blade, Duct Tape, 2 Bics
0.18
- 10ft. Duct tape
Headlamp
0.19
Headlamp w/red light
Shamwow
0.1
Camera
0.5
Cell+Charger+Neoprene Sleeve
0.81
Glasses Case
0.1
Toothbrush, paste, floss
0.3
TP+Wet Wipes
0.3
Leatherman Squirt
0.11
Thru-Hikers' Guide
0.68
Hacky Sack
0.18
Journal+Pen
0.56
Total
4.01
FIRST AID
Item
lbs.
Tincture of Benzoin
Moleskin
Bandaids
Hydrocortizone Cream
Neosporin Cream
Benadryl Tablets
Ibuprofen
Ace Bandage
Total Kit Weight
0.44
That's a pretty solid first gear list.. you can for sure shave on your sleeping bag use a quilt my 0° quilt weighs 31oz and also tarptent sublite will save you some weight as well.. All in all solid list!
thanks, it took a while!