I'm not sure if anyone has posted something like this lately,
but I thought it might make for interesting discussion.
In particular, I'm looking for advice/suggestions/criticism
on my gear list in anticipation of an upcoming PCT thruhike
in the next year or two. Perhaps it will aid not only myself,
but also any other aspiring thru-hikers. Please note, my goal
is to get my baseweight down to about 15 pounds,
I'd be content with that. FYI, I hiked Canada's West Coast Trail
in 2005 with a 7 pound Kelty external pack and a 58 pound load.
I hiked part of Glacier's "North Circle Loop" for 4 days in 2008
with 28 pounds, and all of the Loop for 7 days in 2009 with 31 pounds.
I'm no "gram weenie", but I am getting lighter!
The list below is based on the first several weeks on the PCT.
From there, gear would be swapped in/out for other gear for
the Sierras, etc.
(Hopefully the text posts in a legible fashion...apologies if it doesn't).
Items worn/used: long-sleeve shirt (8oz.), short underwear, pants
(11oz.),
socks,
trail shoes, ball cap/bandana, watch, camera, short gaiters, trekking poles.
Compass =
1.5
Petzl TikkaPlus headlamp =
2.5
Maps = 5.0
(estimated)
Paper, pencils =
2.0
Gorillapod tripod for camera =
5.5
NAVIGATION = 16.5 OUNCES
TOTAL
First aid kit =
3.0
Sunscreen =
1.5
Mosquito spray =
1.5
Repair kit =
3.0
6 feet of duct tape =
0.5
Toothbrush & toothpaste =
2.0
Shampoo =
2.25
Soap =
2.25
Adventure Towel =
3.0
Half roll toilet paper =
2.0
iPod =
2.0
sunglasses case =
1.0
bumpad =
1.75
ESSENTIALS & MISC. = 25.75 OUNCES
TOTAL
Caldera Cone w/ 12-10 stove & caddy =
5.75
Alcohol fuel bottle =
1.0
Evernnew Ti 0.9 litre pot w/lid =
5.0
Candles, lighter, matches =
2.0
Plastic cooking spoon =
1.0
Dishwashing needs =
3.0
Metal fork & spoon =
1.5
Gerber LST knife =
1.25
Plastic glass =
1.0
Plastic bowl =
1.0
MSR Hyperflow water filter =
10.0
32 oz. Nalgene flexflask =
2.0
2 x 2-litre pop bottles for water =
3.0
Ziploc bags, various sizes =
1.0
Kitchen bag w/condiments & olive oil =
3.0
Food bag =
3.0
Cord for hanging bag =
1.0
KITCHEN & WATER = 45.5 OUNCES
TOTAL
Six Moons Lunar Solo E tent =
27.0
Tyvek groundsheet & tent stakes =
7.5
Marmot Helium sleeping bag =
29.0
Therm-A-Rest NeoAir 72" pad =
14.5
Therm-A-Rest Trekker pillowcase =
2.0
SHELTER & SLEEPING = 80.25 OUNCES
TOTAL
ULA Catalyst pack =
46.0
Pack rain cover =
1.0
Stuff sacks =
3.0
Garbage bag for wrapping sleeping bag =
1.0
PACKBAGS = 51.0 OUNCES
TOTAL
Shorts =
9.5
Extra pair short underwear =
2.0
(2) extra pair "quarter" socks =
4.0
Marmot PreCip rain jacket =
12.0
Marmot DriClime jacket =
10.25
Lowe Alpine rain pants =
10.0
Synthetic quick-dry t-shirt =
6.0
Microfleece top =
8.5
Microfleece bottoms =
8.0
Toque =
2.0
Gloves =
1.5
CLOTHING = 73.75 OUNCES
TOTAL
Blackberry = 4.0
TOTAL BASEWEIGHT = 296.75 OUNCES = 18.55 POUNDS
I appreciate any advice. Thanks.
-jiffypop