[pct-l] Too much clothing!?

[Hernandez]

You will appreciate the Tilly in the desert, so long as you understand that
your head will feel like it is swelling in the heat.  Sun protection is not
an opt-out.  Yes, you can drop the fleece and go with a Cap base layer, down
insulation layer, topped with the Pre-Cip rain layer. The chaparral and wind
in the desert tore my umbrella to pieces, but you may want to consider one-
I would try carrying one on the PCT again. If you need more warmth in camp,
you can wear your sleeping bag like a cloak... keep it away from the cook
stove to prevent it from catching fire, and the transfer of cooking food
smells to the sleeping bag. You can also wear your down jacket to bed, or
drape it inside the sleeping bag.  I like the Timex Expedition watch: it has
more alarms than I need, and a handy compass (I still carry a manual
compass, of course).  But really, even a cheap Seiko is all you would like,
and only to keep track of the days/date to make sure you hit the post
offices, and for any wake-up alarms.  Otherwise, the sun and stars are your
best watches.  And, yes, the trail will teach you what is right for you.

Have Fun Out There!

HR HuffnPuff
JMT: 06
PCT: 08
Key West, FL - Lebuc, Maine via FT, AT, and road walk'en: 10


-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Gary Schenk
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 1:38 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Too much clothing!?

Seems reasonable to me.

Gary

On 11/22/2010 10:46 AM, Lisa Freathy wrote:
> I keep going over every ounce of my gear during my planning for 2011 thru
hike
> and just can't seem to let go of some things on paper. I hope that I
realize
> once on trail that I can let go of some items but would love any
suggestions to
> help me start off lighter. It seems that I have too much (way too much?)
> clothing on my list, but still being somewhat of a newbie, especially to
> lightening my load I just can't figure out what I should forget about. I
would
> love feedback on my clothing list; please be gentle, I know my list may
seem
> ridiculous to many experience UL hikers! :-) I get VERY warm when hiking
and
> VERY cold when at camp....
>
> Worn while hiking
> Merrell Moab Ventilator w/super feet insoles~ 32.3oz
> Socks~ Injinji Short~ 1.6oz
> Tank Top~ 3.7oz
> Lightweight Long Sleeve Shirt~ 6.4oz
> Hiking Skort~ 8.8oz
> Sports Bra~ 4.1oz
> Panties~ 1.1oz
> Bandana (sweat)~ .9oz
> "Tilley" Brimmed Hat~ 6.3 oz (this is heavier than some other options I
have but
> not negotiable for deep sentimental reasons)
> Sunglasses~ 1.1oz
> Watch~? (don't have one yet, suggestions??)
> Short Gaiters?
>
> Total weight~ 66.2oz
>
> Clothing in pack
> Mid-weight wool base layer top~ 7.8oz
> Capilene 2 base layer bottoms~ 6.1oz (thinking about switching to wool?)
> Fleece~ 11.9oz (thinking this is overkill w/other base layers&  down
jacket in
> camp, any thoughts?)
> Pre-Cip Rain Jacket~ 12.5oz
> Wool Beanie~ 4.1oz
> Thin wool gloves~ .9oz
> 2nd set of hiking socks (injinji short)~ 1.6oz
> 2nd pair panties~ 1.1oz
> Sleep/camp pants~ 6.5oz
> Sleep/warm socks (tall smart wool)~ 2oz
> Down Jacket~ 6.3oz
> Flip flops~ 4.5 oz (if I can keep one luxury piece these are it... can't
stand
> shoes and don't want to have to wear them in camp/breaks)
>
> Total weight~65.3oz
>
> Yes folks, that's 8.2 lbs of total weight in clothing (worn&  pack)...
> suggestions??
>
> Thanks!
>   Lisa
>
>
> "Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in awhile, and
climb
> a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean."
> ~ John Muir
>
>
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