[pct-l] budget gear list for pct?

[dnielsen at djmurphycompany.com]

I did not know we were allowed to bring our machetes but mine is now packed.
I love those things.


One item on the budget front I have been testing out is the $20 frogg Toggs
rain suit. Did two pretty heavy rain hikes lately(walked about 8mi each with
it on) and so far I like it better than the gortex/precip stuff, breaths
better and does not get as sticky inside or "wet out" as bad.  It would
never work in heavy brush busting but it has been great on the open trail.
I also use the jacket as my windshirt and with the front zip and hood on or
off options it controls temp well with one long sleeve shirt and beene,
temps 40 -50 range (while walking). The pants and jacket togather weight
less than my previous jacket, about 10 oz. If you get the cheapest one
without the eleastic at the legs you can get the pants on and off over boots
and shoes. I am not ready to give it a full seal of approval but so far it
has worked good for me.  Maybe someone else has more experience with this
product or can speak specifically about any brush/abrasion issues on the
PCT. $20 at Sports Authority.



-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Gary Swing
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 3:53 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] budget gear list for pct?

Whereabouts do you live? And when are you starting out on the PCT?

I'm in Denver and I've found a lot of good deals at seasonal gear sales. The
Colorado Mountain Club has gear swaps in the spring and fall. REI stores
have member only gear sales that are kind of hit or miss. Other
mountaineering stores sometimes have seasonal gear swaps. Denver has
Wilderness Exchange. Boulder has Neptune Mountaineering. If you live in a
metropolitan area, I'd suggest checking with local mountaineering/outdoor
gear stores and any large local hiking club to see if they have used gear
sales before your departure date. If you have any backpacking gear
manufacturers based near you, you might check if they have special gear
sales, too. GoLite is based about 30 miles from me and they have periodic
gear sale days with deep discounts on backpacks and tents. Also, try looking
on Craigs List, or forums of hiking clubs. I've gotten most of my gear,
including clothing, tents, and backpacks at local gear exchanges. I found a
Big Agnes SL2 tent
 cheaply at the Price Insanity website a few years ago, but had to backorder
it.

There are plenty of used machetes in Rwanda that you could probably buy
cheaply, but the shipping costs may be prohibitive, and you should clean off
the dried blood thoroughly. If you're flying, remember to put the machetes
in your checked luggage. Don't try to carry them onboard. However, you
probably won't need machetes on the PCT unless you end up with particularly
irritating hiking partners, or you have an insatiable bloodlust.

Cheers,

Gary



--- On Thu, 3/3/11, Zack Ziegler <zrziegler at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Zack Ziegler <zrziegler at yahoo.com>
Subject: [pct-l]  budget gear list for pct?
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 2:11 PM

i'm paying for myself and a friend to hike the pct. so budget is key. know
where 
to find some used gear? tents, pack, machetes. 


      
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