[pct-l] 2013

[David Thibault]

Sounds like you have the most important item - a screaming desire to hike
the trail, for the rest:

I would recommend - for bear canister - if you go to kick-off (hitch back)
you can buy it there (BV500) and it will be shipped to you at Kennedy
Meadows.  You even typically get a discount if you buy at kick-off.

For water system I'd go with the sawyer filter system - don't use their
bags.

For ice axe - camp corsa - its light and will do the job required for the
PCT.

Rain gear is a tough call - I use frogg togg tops and a rain skirt bottom -
but there are lots of other options too.

I just took extra batteries, seemed lighter and easier, but I didn't carry
a lot of electronics either, so can't help with the solar charger.

Enjoy - it will be one of the great adventures of your life.


Day-Late


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> .
> Okay everyone, here I go....
> I am planning my trip for 2013, I am excited and nervous.  Love hiking and
> walking and traveling, but haven't done this long of an adventure before.
>  Timing is right for me w/job and life.
>
> I plan on starting at kickoff, but may have to start earlier because I may
> have to leave trail for a week before I hit the Sierras.
>
> So far, I've got the following:
>
> tent- big agnes UL1
> quilt - Ray Way Alpine
> footprint and sleeping pad
> ULA Circuit pack
> trekking poles - Black Diamond
>
> going stove-less
>
> down jacket
> wool longjohns
> running and trail runners (I've got 4 pair right now, varying sizes, will
> get more on trail as needed)
> sunshirt (need replacement)
> nylon windpants (convertible)
> hat (warm and sun)
>
> iphone
>
>
> Need:
> Ice axe
> bear canister
> rain gear
> solar charger
> water system - tablets and/or filter
>
>
> Any feedback would be awesome!
>
> Thank you - Elizabeth
>
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