kidchill
02-05-2012, 14:29
Hey, I'm planning a 2012 SOBO hike starting the first week of July. I live and hike in central PA, but I've never done any long distance hiking (usually speed-dayhiking up to 15miles). I'm starting to figure out gear and before I purchase anything I'd like to get some feedback. Also, I'm trying to acquire my gear as early as possible to test and train with. So far I have a list of what I consider the major items (the big four plus food prep/water).
Tent- Tarptent Moment weighs in at 30oz. I've read reviews and they said the stakes sucked, I thought about purchasing MSR ground hogs (0.5 oz/piece)...Also, do you think I need a footprint for this? Considering this is my home for close to 6 months I'll do whatever I can to protect it.
Sleeping bag- A little torn here! W. Mountaineering Summerlite 32deg bag at 19oz or Zpack 30deg bag at 14.5 oz....I like the full length zipper on the WM bag more, and I don't know why, but I'm leaning more towards the WM bag even though it's 5oz more. I guess I'm not convinced of the quality of the zpack bag...Ideas?
Pad-Thermarest Prolite at 16oz...I'm seriously at a loss on this piece of equipment. I DO want to be comfy when I sleep, but I really don't want to carry more than a 1lb pad. I saw this on clearance and read some strong reviews. I'll take any suggestions on this...My only concern with this pad is if it gets punctured, I'm on the ground.
Food/Water-AquaMira (3.5oz), 1.8-2L platypus bladder (~3oz), MSR microrocket (2.6oz), Snow peak mini solo kit (5.5oz), titanium spork (0.6oz), bic lighter (min), mag stick (~1oz), 32oz gatorade bottle (?oz) I know I can cut weight with an alc. stove, but I feel more comfy with the rocket (I'll also be cooking at least 2 meals a day so I'm not sure how worth it the alch stove is for me).
That's what I would like to purchase so far. I'm looking at packs now, primarily the ULA's are getting the most of my attention. The plan is to get all of my gear together first and then see what volume and what weight I'll need to carry. What I have listed so far weighs in at 5lbs. (doesn't include ~8oz for fuel for the microrocket)...The plan is creature comforts less then 4lbs and clothes/extra shoes less then 4lbs. (with 2lb pack puts me right around 15lbs base weight)...I'm also missing misc items like paracord, dry-sacs, small knife, headlight, DEET, mosquito net, first aid, etc. I'm gonna work on the misc items and clothing this week. Any recommendations on the gear I've selected, or anything I'm gonna be getting is greatly appreciated!
Tent- Tarptent Moment weighs in at 30oz. I've read reviews and they said the stakes sucked, I thought about purchasing MSR ground hogs (0.5 oz/piece)...Also, do you think I need a footprint for this? Considering this is my home for close to 6 months I'll do whatever I can to protect it.
Sleeping bag- A little torn here! W. Mountaineering Summerlite 32deg bag at 19oz or Zpack 30deg bag at 14.5 oz....I like the full length zipper on the WM bag more, and I don't know why, but I'm leaning more towards the WM bag even though it's 5oz more. I guess I'm not convinced of the quality of the zpack bag...Ideas?
Pad-Thermarest Prolite at 16oz...I'm seriously at a loss on this piece of equipment. I DO want to be comfy when I sleep, but I really don't want to carry more than a 1lb pad. I saw this on clearance and read some strong reviews. I'll take any suggestions on this...My only concern with this pad is if it gets punctured, I'm on the ground.
Food/Water-AquaMira (3.5oz), 1.8-2L platypus bladder (~3oz), MSR microrocket (2.6oz), Snow peak mini solo kit (5.5oz), titanium spork (0.6oz), bic lighter (min), mag stick (~1oz), 32oz gatorade bottle (?oz) I know I can cut weight with an alc. stove, but I feel more comfy with the rocket (I'll also be cooking at least 2 meals a day so I'm not sure how worth it the alch stove is for me).
That's what I would like to purchase so far. I'm looking at packs now, primarily the ULA's are getting the most of my attention. The plan is to get all of my gear together first and then see what volume and what weight I'll need to carry. What I have listed so far weighs in at 5lbs. (doesn't include ~8oz for fuel for the microrocket)...The plan is creature comforts less then 4lbs and clothes/extra shoes less then 4lbs. (with 2lb pack puts me right around 15lbs base weight)...I'm also missing misc items like paracord, dry-sacs, small knife, headlight, DEET, mosquito net, first aid, etc. I'm gonna work on the misc items and clothing this week. Any recommendations on the gear I've selected, or anything I'm gonna be getting is greatly appreciated!