My Gear List - for your comments and suggestions

[jcheil]

Category	Cold Warm Always	Carried Worn	Manufacturer/Item	Item Description	Weight	Price
Camp Clothes	Always	Carried	Fits Sock Co	Wool Socks	3.1	$20.95
Camp Clothes	Always	Carried	Mountain Hardware	Refueler Shorts	3.5	$40.00
Camp Clothes	Always	Carried	ExOfficio	Give-N-Go Briefs	1.9	$20.00
Camp Clothes	Always	Carried	Eagle Creek	Stuff Sack XXS (half cube)	0.1	$14.00
Camp Clothes	Always	Carried	Fruit of the Loom	Sleep shirt (cotton)	3.7
Camp Clothes	Cold	Carried	IceBreaker Bodyfit	Long Sleeve 200	6.6	$55.97
Camp Clothes	Cold	Carried	Smartwool	NTS Mid 250 Bottoms	6.3	$55.97
Camp Clothes Total					25.2	$206.89
Cookware	Always	Carried	Snow Peak Titanium	Coffee mug	2.8	$34.95
Cookware	Always	Carried	Snow Peak	Aluminum pot, lid and stuff sack	9.6	$39.95
Cookware	Always	Carried	MSR	Fuel canister (Large)	13.4	$6.00
Cookware	Always	Carried	MSR	Micro Rocket	2.6	$47.98
Cookware	Always	Carried	MSR Titanium	Fork and Spoon	1.0	$19.95
Cookware	Always	Carried	Generic	Waterproof Matches	0.2	$2.00
Cookware	Always	Carried	PotScrubber	Small Piece of Stainless Steel scrubber	0.1	$2.00
Cookware	Always	Carried	Generic	Lighter	0.5	$1.00
Cookware Total					30.2	$153.83
Electronics	Always	Carried	Generic	Recharging Battery	8.1	$27.95
Electronics	Always	Carried	Sansa Clip	MP3 Player w/32GB+	0.8	$64.98
Electronics	Always	Carried	Droid RAZR MAXX HD	Cell Phone & Hard Case	7.9	$0.00
Electronics	Always	Carried	Sony DSC-HX5V	Camera & Spare Battery	7.6	$0.00
Electronics	Always	Carried	Generic	2 Short USB to Micro Cables	0.7	$0.00
Electronics	Always	Carried	Coghlans	Crank LED Light	0.7	$11.93
Electronics	Always	Carried	Motorola	6W Dual USB Charger Block	1.1	$0.00
Electronics	Always	Carried	Sony DSC-HX5V	Camera Charger	1.9	$0.00
Electronics	Always	Carried	Amazon	Kindle PaperWhite w/hard case	11.2	$0.00
Electronics Total					40.0	$104.86
First Aid	Always	Carried	Neosporin	AntiBiotic Cream (0.5 FL OZ)	0.5	$5.00
First Aid	Always	Carried		Various bandages & Moleskin	2.2	$5.00
First Aid Total					2.7	$10.00
Food	Always	Carried	Sea to Summit	Mesh stuff sack XL 20L	2.6	$13.95
Food Total					2.6	$13.95
Footwear - Camp	Always	Carried	Merrell	Trail Glove Size 11.5	15.5	$109.95
Footwear - Camp Total					15.5	$109.95
Footwear - Hiking	Always	Worn	Merrell	Moab Ventilator Mid (Size 12)	36.5	$99.99
Footwear - Hiking Total					36.5	$99.99
Hiking Clothes	Always	Worn	Royal Robbins	Convertible Pants Small/32	14.6	$64.95
Hiking Clothes	Always	Worn	Mountain Hardware Classic Wicket Lite	Short sleeve shirt	3.5	$34.95
Hiking Clothes	Always	Worn	Fits Sock Co	Wool Socks	3.1	$20.95
Hiking Clothes	Always	Carried	Fits Sock Co	Wool Socks	3.1	$20.95
Hiking Clothes	Always	Worn	Smartwool	XL Sock Liners	1.7	$10.95
Hiking Clothes	Always	Carried	Smartwool	XL Sock Liners	1.7	$10.95
Hiking Clothes	Always	Worn	Outdoor Research	Rocky Mountain Low Gaiters	4.6	$29.95
Hiking Clothes	Always	Worn	Generic	Bandanas (2)	0.8	$2.00
Hiking Clothes	Always	Worn	ExOfficio	Give-N-Go Briefs	1.9	$20.00
Hiking Clothes	Always	Carried	ExOfficio	Give-N-Go Briefs	1.9	$20.00
Hiking Clothes	Cold	Worn	Marmot	Windstopper gloves (Large)	2.8	$34.97
Hiking Clothes	Cold	Worn	Patagonia	Down Jacket (small)	11.5	$139.97
Hiking Clothes	Cold	Worn	IceBreaker Bodyfit	Base Layers leggins bottoms 150	5.1	$48.97
Hiking Clothes	Cold	Worn	MoabSports	SmartWool Beanie Hat	1.6	$17.47
Hiking Clothes	Cold	Worn	IceBreaker Bodyfit	Base Layer short sleeve top 150	3.7	$60.00
Hiking Clothes	Always	Worn	Adidas	Lightweight Ball Cap	1.9	$20.00
Hiking Clothes Total					63.5	$557.03
Hiking Equipment	Always	Worn	Leki	Makalu Carbon Lite trecking poles	14.3	$199.95
Hiking Equipment Total					14.3	$199.95
Hygiene	Always	Carried		Ultralight small pack towel	0.5	$14.95
Hygiene	Always	Carried	Campsuds Soap with Citronella	Camp Soap (2 FL OZ)	2.8	$4.50
Hygiene	Always	Carried	Ben's	100% Deet (1.2 FL OZ)	1.8	$6.95
Hygiene	Always	Carried	Dermatone	Sunscreen SPF 36 (2 FL OZ)	2.5	$10.95
Hygiene	Always	Carried	Generic	Disposable Razor	0.6	$3.00
Hygiene	Always	Carried	Generic	Toothpaste	1.0	$1.00
Hygiene	Always	Carried	Generic	1/2 Toothbrush	0.3	$1.00
Hygiene	Always	Carried	Generic	Hand Sanitizer (2.5 fl oz)	3.0	$3.00
Hygiene	Always	Carried	Generic	Toilet Paper Roll in Zip Lock Bag	2.5	$1.00
Hygiene	Always	Carried	Generic	Nail clippers	0.5	$2.00
Hygiene	Always	Carried	Various	RX, Vitamins & Bag	7.3	$0.00
Hygiene	Always	Carried	Generic	Ear Plugs	0.0	$0.00
Hygiene Total					22.8	$48.35
Pack	Always	Carried	Granite Gear	Pack cover and stuff sack	3.7	$39.95
Pack	Always	Carried	Granite Gear	Blaze AC 60 Backpack (Reg Length, Small Belt)	44.0	$239.95
Pack	Always	Carried		Fanny/Front Pack
Pack Total					47.7	$279.90
Rain Gear	Always	Carried	Outdoor Research	Jacket	14.1	$198.95
Rain Gear	Always	Carried	Outdoor Research	Pants	9.1	$159.95
Rain Gear Total					23.2	$358.90
Shelter	Always	Carried	Big Agnes	Fly Creek UL 2 Platinum (tent body, fly and footprint)	27.0	$455.00
Shelter	Always	Carried	Big Agnes	Fly Creek UL 2 Poles, titanium stakes and bag	13.6	$59.95
Shelter Total					40.6	$514.95
Sleeping	Always	Carried	Thermarest	NeoAir Pillow	2.6	$39.95
Sleeping	Always	Carried	Thermarest	Down Pillow	3.7	$39.95
Sleeping	Always	Carried	Thermarest	Xtherm 2.5" Reg 20" x 72" Sleeping Pad & Sack	16.8	$189.95
Sleeping	Always	Carried	Alloy	20L -> 6.5L Waterproof Compression Sack (sleeping and camp clothes)		$34.95
Sleeping	Warm	Carried	Western Mountaineering	HighLite 35 Degree Sleeping Bag (6' 6")	17.0	$310.00
Sleeping	Always	Carried	Sea to Summit	Thermolite Reactor sleeping bag liner	9.1	$54.90
Sleeping	Cold	Carried	Western Mountaineering	Versalite 10 degree 6' 6" down sleeping bag	32.2	$498.95
Sleeping Total					81.4	$1,168.65
Swim/Town	Always	Carried	Patagonia	Baggies Shorts	6.2	$49.00
Swim/Town Total					6.2	$49.00
Tools	Always	Carried	Winchester 14	Multifunction tool	3.5	$19.99
Tools	Always	Carried	Black Diamond	Cosmo 70 headlamp	3.2	$29.95
Tools	Always	Carried	Benchmade	Griptilian 551 MDP Knife	3.7	$109.95
Tools	Always	Carried	Kelty	Triptease Lightline 50' Cord	1.3	$19.95
Tools	Always	Carried	Generic	3 Screew Hooks	0.4	$3.00
Tools	Always	Carried	Generic	Safety Pins (6)	0.3	$2.00
Tools	Always	Carried	Generic	Mini Wallet	0.9	$5.00
Tools	Always	Carried	Energizer Lithium	4xAAA Batteries	1.1	$7.00
Tools	Always	Carried	Thermarest	Mattress repair kit	0.2	$0.00
Tools	Always	Worn	Timex	WS4 Watch/Comp/Alt/Baro	2.7	$109.90
Tools	Always	Carried	Zebra	Pen w/Duct tape wrapped	0.5	$3.00
Tools Total					17.8	$309.74
Water Storage	Always	Carried	Platypus Hoser	3L Bladder and hose	3.8	$24.95
Water Storage	Always	Carried	Platypus	0.5L Bottle	0.7	$7.95
Water Storage Total					4.5	$32.90
Water Treatment	Always	Carried	Aquamira	Purification drops 1fl oz 2-part	3.0	$14.95
Water Treatment	Always	Carried	Sawyer	Inline Bladder Water Filter	2.9	$65.95
Water Treatment Total					5.9	$80.90
GRAND TOTAL				TOTAL OUNCES	480.6	$4,299.74
				TOTAL POUNDS	30.0
				TOTAL CARRIED COLD		22.1
				TOTAL CARRIED WARM		20.3
				TOTAL WORN COLD		6.9
				TOTAL WORN WARM		5.4

[Praha4]

you've got almost 2.5 lbs of camp clothes and camp shoes.... a lot of xtra weight to haul up n' down those mountains, some of your Icebreaker Bodyfit tops and bottoms can double as hiking and sleep/camp clothes. .... also 2 lb 8 oz of electronics, ditch the Kindle. I wouldn't carry any cotton clothing, even for sleep shirt.... use a polyester tee shirt for sleep/warm weather hiking top..... some good gear, good luck!

[jcheil]

you've got almost 2.5 lbs of camp clothes and camp shoes.... a lot of xtra weight to haul up n' down those mountains, some of your Icebreaker Bodyfit tops and bottoms can double as hiking and sleep/camp clothes. .... also 2 lb 8 oz of electronics, ditch the Kindle. I wouldn't carry any cotton clothing, even for sleep shirt.... use a polyester tee shirt for sleep/warm weather hiking top..... some good gear, good luck!

My Kindle and Music is my serenity; especially after a hard day's work/walk. And based on may other discussions, a kindle doesn't weigh "much" more than a typical paperback and takes up less space so it essentially is a wash.

And again, might be overthinking it, but when I get to camp, I want DRY clothes to put on and keep me warm (and god forbid, to save my life). I am not sure that I am comfortable ditching those 12.9oz; unless I find out that I am never wearing my "hiking" ones, then I'll definitely ditch one pair or the other.

But I do thank you for your suggestions. I've been over this list so many times and I just think I am down to the bare minimum, without giving up the "comfort" level that I need to enjoy myself. I am hoping however, that I am not missing anything?

[Chaco Taco]

My Kindle and Music is my serenity; especially after a hard day's work/walk. And based on may other discussions, a kindle doesn't weigh "much" more than a typical paperback and takes up less space so it essentially is a wash.

And again, might be overthinking it, but when I get to camp, I want DRY clothes to put on and keep me warm (and god forbid, to save my life). I am not sure that I am comfortable ditching those 12.9oz; unless I find out that I am never wearing my "hiking" ones, then I'll definitely ditch one pair or the other.

But I do thank you for your suggestions. I've been over this list so many times and I just think I am down to the bare minimum, without giving up the "comfort" level that I need to enjoy myself. I am hoping however, that I am not missing anything?

Praha4 is right, you are over doing the clothing. Think about how much time you spend in camp before you go to sleep.

[Chaco Taco]

and why carry a filter and Aqua Mira. Pick one and go with it? I have been carrying Aqua Mira, I rarely use it unless its peak weekends.

[jcheil]

and why carry a filter and Aqua Mira. Pick one and go with it? I have been carrying Aqua Mira, I rarely use it unless its peak weekends.

The filter in "inline" with my bladder, and it claims (according to the fda reports) to remove all bacteria, etc. And it is convenient in that you don't have to pump it or anything, just fill the bladder from the source and it filters as you drink/use it and doesn't need backwashing unless you have really crappy water (in which case I plan to pre-filter with a bandana). However it will not remove viruses. So I guess I was going with the AquaMira for that part?

And the camp clothes were for mostly for sleeping. Perhaps I am being to paranoid about the cold? But again, Florida guy here who hates when it gets in the 60's. I wish i knew how much longer the "cold" would be going on up there? Although I am sure I would need them in VT/NH/ME.

Again, I defer to the people with more experience than I, which is anyone that has hiked 1 mile

[MuddyWaters]

I've been over this list so many times and I just think I am down to the bare minimum, without giving up the "comfort" level that I need to enjoy myself.

You are a long ways from the bare minimum.
What you believe you are taking to make you comfortable, will paradixically, really make you un-comfortable
Or make you quit altogether.

You say you defer to people with more experience
But, when someone offers a suggestion, you argue your point of why you need what you have
If you are close-minded, you wont shave any weight at all

[MuddyWaters]

duplicate ......

[EllieMP]

This is quite the detailed list you have.. First thought is "WOW".. I want to see what other people's lists look like. I'm just beginning to build my gear collection and wasn't planning on all those things to carry. I'd love to know what a bare minimum list would be if anyone would share that..

[MuddyWaters]

clothes on your back

Tent/tarp
sleeping pad
groundcloth (for shelter)
sleeping bag

pack
waterproof pack liner

small light
small knife

light breathable raingear top w/hood
light breathable raingear bottom (winter)
waterproof/breathable overgloves (winter)

1oz liner gloves
1 oz fleece beanie
long baselayer bottoms
light fleece top
light puffy top
clothing sack
1 pr extra socks
1 pr extra lightwt running shorts (opt)
1 extra synthetic shirt (opt)

food bag
bear line/carabiner (opt)

water bottles 2x 1L
water treatment

cookpot (opt)
stove/windscreen (opt)
fuel container (opt)
mini-bic lighter (opt)
small book matches (opt)

spoon

map/guidebook pages
small compass (opt)

First aid kit
money/credit card
bug dope
head net
soap
sunscreen
toothpaste/toothbrush
toilet paper

small camp towel

[Chaco Taco]

The filter in "inline" with my bladder, and it claims (according to the fda reports) to remove all bacteria, etc. And it is convenient in that you don't have to pump it or anything, just fill the bladder from the source and it filters as you drink/use it and doesn't need backwashing unless you have really crappy water (in which case I plan to pre-filter with a bandana). However it will not remove viruses. So I guess I was going with the AquaMira for that part?

And the camp clothes were for mostly for sleeping. Perhaps I am being to paranoid about the cold? But again, Florida guy here who hates when it gets in the 60's. I wish i knew how much longer the "cold" would be going on up there? Although I am sure I would need them in VT/NH/ME.

Again, I defer to the people with more experience than I, which is anyone that has hiked 1 mile

Well IMO, its overkill. All you need is either or and Id go with the Aqua Mira. I treat my water on occasion. Parts of Virginia will need treating because of the horses. Another thing with water is that after you do whatever you need to do with your water, use hand sani. This is actually how folks end up with Giardia. The list Muddy Waters posted with teh essentials will get you where you need to be

[Lone Wolf]

$200 bucks for walkin' sticks? $500 bucks for a sleeping bag? $358 for rain gear? damn!

[fredmugs]

My Kindle and Music is my serenity; especially after a hard day's work/walk. And based on may other discussions, a kindle doesn't weigh "much" more than a typical paperback and takes up less space so it essentially is a wash.

I agree. Keep the Kindle and the Tunes. Don't let the anti-technology people rattle you. I love breaking out my MP3 player before a tough climb.

It appears you have mulitple sources of light. One headlamp should be pletny and you can get an App for your phone that acts as a backup.

Footwear is a personal choice but I am so glad when I ditched the sock liners and the wool socks. I wouldn't bring the Trail Gloves as my camp shoes. You could save half a pound right there.

[jcheil]

You are a long ways from the bare minimum.
What you believe you are taking to make you comfortable, will paradixically, really make you un-comfortable
Or make you quit altogether.

You say you defer to people with more experience
But, when someone offers a suggestion, you argue your point of why you need what you have
If you are close-minded, you wont shave any weight at all

I am trying to be open minded, and I am not arguing; I am simply explaining my reasoning behind a certain decision.
I am very much open to suggestions from others and do thank everyone again for their continued suggestions.

[jcheil]

It appears you have mulitple sources of light. One headlamp should be pletny and you can get an App for your phone that acts as a backup.

Footwear is a personal choice but I am so glad when I ditched the sock liners and the wool socks.

Excellent idea, I never thought of the phone as a backup light source.
And I have been 50/50 on the sock liners thing since the start. They may very well be the first thing to go either on the trail or before I leave tuesday.

[jcheil]

$200 bucks for walkin' sticks? $500 bucks for a sleeping bag? $358 for rain gear? damn!

I'm sure if I had more time, I could have saved some $ here and there on certain items, but since I only had 3 & 1/2 weeks to prepare for this hike, I didn't have that luxury. But then again, it seems like pertty much all outfitters charge the same price for the same (brand) item anyways.

[rocketsocks]

Two pillows? or is one a sit pad?...I use three at home

[jcheil]

Two pillows? or is one a sit pad?...I use three at home

Kinda both. One is a down pillow with a "pocket" to hold the one that inflates. And the one that inflates is also my sitting pad.
And I had to go this route because I have C-3/4/5 disc issues in my neck, and being a side sleeper, I have to keep my head elevated on the same plane as my spine otherwise I wake up with a paralyzed neck.

[jcheil]

Ok, I am gonna ditch the filter and the camp shoes and just go for a $5 pair of flip-flops (5oz). If it turns out I am not even using "them" (the more I think of it you are prolly right), I can just throw them in a hiker box and chalk up the $5 to my cursed overthinking.

But, still worried about dumping the camp(sleeping) base long underwear top and bottom. I wasn't going to get them to begin with thinking that leaving April 10th would be "warmer" but I got them at the last minute due to the crazy weather they have been having. I have a 10degree bag and a liner...I just don't know...

[tycho]

I'm sure if I had more time, I could have saved some $ here and there on certain items, but since I only had 3 & 1/2 weeks to prepare for this hike, I didn't have that luxury. But then again, it seems like pertty much all outfitters charge the same price for the same (brand) item anyways.

You could ditch the Big Agnes tent and go for a Six Moons Skyscape Trekker and save both a couple ounces and $200.

You can get a Marmot PreCip for about $80 instead of the MR jacket ($200) you have listed for the same weight.

Etc.

I mean sure, if you've got a lot of money to burn that's fine. Theres nothing wrong with buying the latest high end gear-type stuff, but even starting with no gear setup to work off of you could still thru hike on $2-3K less of purchased gear. Do you really need two different WM bags? And an Xtherm? If I were you, I would start the hike with a basic setup and gear up a little along the way if you do feel you need something. Even by Neels Gap you may have a very different idea of what gear you need. Tis easier than buying a bunch of expensive gear that later you may find you don't need at all. My bet would be that the farther you get down the trail, the less you will care that you got a $110 benchmade knife instead of bringing a razor blade.