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Over a period of weeks, I've been able to get my gear weight down considerably by asking a lot of questions, reading, getting rid of redundancies, finding items with more than one purpose, etc. I'm sure my list is FAR from perfect so I welcome any input from the pros here. I'd still like to shed a few extra pounds off my pack if possible.
***** NEW GEAR LIST *****
* Backpack (2-1/2 LBS)
* 1-2 person tent (2-1/2 LBS)
* 45 degree fleece sleeping bag (2LBS)
* 2 23.7oz bottles of bottled water (2LBS)
* 1 container of HEET (12oz)
* Water purification/iodine removal tablets
* Homeade alcohol stove
* Re-packaged first-aid kit in ziploc bag
* 4 bobbers, 4 sinkers, 4 hooks, 4 swivels (various sizes)
* 10 coffee filters
* 1 bandana
* 3 rolls camp toilet paper
* Duct tape wrapped on small wooden dowel
* 1oz mosquito repelant w/ DEET
* Plastic spork
* Mirror
* Headlamp
* 4 AAA batteries
* 24 cotton balls soaked in vaseline
* Dental floss
* Mosquito head net
* 1 pen
* small memo pad
* 50FT of polycord
* Filter straw (for remving metal, toxins, etc)
* Wire saw
* Brass whistle
* Map compass
* Sewing kit (re-packaged)
* 2 emergency blanket (one is small and came with first-aid kit)
* Small amount of aluminum foil
* 2 large safety pins
* Aluminum grease pot w/ strainer and lid
* 2 reg. size bic lighters
* 1 magnesium bar
* Camp soap (sheets)
* 3-blade pocket knife
* 2 shaving razors
* Travel size baby powder
* Very small folding shovel
* 1 poncho
* Tylenol, sleep meds, antacid
* 1 pair of pants
* 1 short-sleeve pocketed t-shirt
* 3 pair of underwear (breifs)
* 3 pair of cotton socks
* 1 long-sleeved sweater
* 1 light jacket
TOTAL WEIGHT SO FAR= 22LBS with mountaineering pack/20LBS with small pack
***** STILL TO GET *****
* lightweight (but high fat/protein/calorie) food
Forgot to add:
* 3 garbage bags in ziploc bag
mountain squid
03-16-2013, 20:38
When/where are you hiking? Some observations:
sleeping pad
leave the fishing stuff
10 coffee filters?
potable aqua? - consider aqua mira instead
filter straw?
leave the razors
instead of cotton socks consider hiking socks
hand sanitizer
guidebook
1 lighter is enough
1 emergency blanket
ear plugs
Can't comment on temperature related items because don't know when/what you are doing.
See you on the trail,
mt squid
some observations (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?14493-observations-from-fs42-(advice-for-first-week-on-trail)&highlight=)
Thank you!. I forgot to add the mat (weight=a few oz's). I will definately go through your suggestions and try to use them to lose another pound (or two). Also, I'm wondering if I really need the poncho and the 3 garbage bags.
Chaco Taco
03-17-2013, 07:42
Over a period of weeks, I've been able to get my gear weight down considerably by asking a lot of questions, reading, getting rid of redundancies, finding items with more than one purpose, etc. I'm sure my list is FAR from perfect so I welcome any input from the pros here. I'd still like to shed a few extra pounds off my pack if possible.
***** NEW GEAR LIST *****
* Backpack (2-1/2 LBS)
* 1-2 person tent (2-1/2 LBS)
* 45 degree fleece sleeping bag (2LBS) This wont cut it
* 2 23.7oz bottles of bottled water (2LBS)
* 1 container of HEET (12oz)
* Water purification/iodine removal tablets
* Homeade alcohol stove If you made it yourself, make sure it works properly so you dont burn down the woods
* Re-packaged first-aid kit in ziploc bag
* 4 bobbers, 4 sinkers, 4 hooks, 4 swivels (various sizes) Ask yourself if you are really going to fish
* 10 coffee filters
* 1 bandana
* 3 rolls camp toilet papaer 1 full roll will get you 3-5 days to next stop.
* Duct tape wrapped on small wooden dowel
* 1oz mosquito repelant w/ DEET
* Plastic spork
* Mirror Why?
* Headlamp
* 4 AAA batteries
* 24 cotton balls soaked in vaseline Why?
* Dental floss
* Mosquito head net
* 1 pen
* small memo pad
* 50FT of polycord
* Filter straw (for remving metal, toxins, etc) You have tablets and coffee filter
* Wire saw Are you really going to use it and what for?
* Brass whistle
* Map compass
* Sewing kit (re-packaged)
* 2 emergency blanket (one is small and came with first-aid kit) You will not need 2, Id carry one til you are comfortable esp with that 45 bag
* Small amount of aluminum foil pointless
* 2 large safety pins
* Aluminum grease pot w/ strainer and lid
* 2 reg. size bic lighters
* 1 magnesium bar
* Camp soap (sheets)
* 3-blade pocket knife
* 2 shaving razors Why? Just grow a beard or shave in town. Dollar generals all over the AT
* Travel size baby powder
* Very small folding shovel PLenty of rocks and the heel of you shoe
* 1 poncho
* Tylenol, sleep meds, antacid Id group this into a small first aid kit
* 1 pair of pants
* 1 short-sleeve pocketed t-shirt
* 3 pair of underwear (breifs) only need 2
* 3 pair of cotton socks NO COTTON- you will end up with trench foot
* 1 long-sleeved sweater
* 1 light jacket
TOTAL WEIGHT SO FAR= 22LBS with mountaineering pack/20LBS with small pack
***** STILL TO GET *****
* lightweight (but high fat/protein/calorie) food
So why 3 garbage bags? Your list looks better but some stuff you will find just sits in your pack and you wont use it. My philosophy, if I havent used it in 2 days, ditch it!
Chaco Taco
03-17-2013, 07:55
and, what kind of pack are you using, what kind of sleeping bag? Help us help you
slbirdnerd
03-17-2013, 10:59
I'm a noob too, but you are really working hard to get this right and I think that is admirable! Some things will just be experience, like Chaco said if you don't use it before Neels Gap, ditch it or send it home.
As someone new to all the new lightweight gear, I like going through gear lists ... but it really helps to have the name of the brand listed rather than just the generic "tent" that weights x pounds ...
... but it really helps to have the name of the brand listed rather than just the generic "tent" that weights x pounds ...
I have said the same thing through numerous gear lists.
You have the wrong whistle.
Work smarter. Not harder.
I am working through my pile of antique gear that I thought was hopelessly heavy. Looking at doing my own Section 1 this year. So far it looks like my old Thermarest Ultralight pad is the only thing that would benefit greatly from new technology.
Stay tuned. Tood, keep working on your list.
Wayne
k2basecamp
03-17-2013, 22:55
Why a folding shove? Are you diggin' up or buryin' ?
SunnyWalker
03-17-2013, 23:19
ASSUMING YOU ARE THRU HIKING AT:
Todd52: Get rid of:
-3 rolls of toliet paper!??!? For REAL!!?!?!? Drop it to one or a half roll.
-Mirror-drop it.
-Wire saw-drop it.
-Brass whistle-drop it if you need a whistle get a plastic one.
-Drop one of the emergency blankets and perhaps both!
-Drop one lighter. One is enough.
-Drop Mag bar. You GOT A LIGHTER!!
-3 blade knife??!? It is probably to your advantage to obtain a small light one blade knife. I know, I know, knives are cool and we are outdoors and all. But you will see the things you will be cutting will be few and far, far between.
-Drop the shovel
-Drop cotton socks. "Cotton kills" in the outdoors. Obtain socks made from wool, or merino wool or synthetics that wick and dry quickly and when wet still retain their insulating properties.
-3 underwear briefs?!? Wear one and keep one and ditch one or put it in your bounce box. Same thing as socks, must be from synthetic fabric.
-Some male hikers wear running shorts with/without the inner lining. I keep one set of briefs for wearing with hiking pants and use running shorts with the inner lining in to give support and to act as underwear and for modesty sake.
-Tent. Go to a tarp if you wish to have more room (I assume you do as you are using a 2 person tent). This will be much lighter and you'll still have the advantages of room.
-What are your sweater, pants and shirt made of? Put on your wish list if you wish (smile): fleece sweater, nylon pants, polyester shirt (or some similar type for wicking properties).
Happy Paddy's Day! God bless all here!
rockymountainhigh
04-02-2013, 01:15
I would suggest against the fleece sleeping bag. Syn or down is the way to go. If its going to be warmer than 60 degrees, use a liner or no bag at all.