[pct-l] Pct-L Digest, Vol 51, Issue 17

[Jason M.]

Hey MendoRider,

Right now I'm using a Gossamer Gear Gorilla Pack (22.3oz) stripped of it's
hipbelt and 'extra' straps, it's about 17oz. I'm still 'streamlining' my
gear for the year and am playing around with removing the aluminum stay as
there won't be a belt to transfer the load to - though it provides rigidity
to the pack; I'll decide if I need it once my gear is dialed-in. I would
like to use a Mountain Laurel Designs Exodus pack but I'm trying to utilize
the gear that I already have.

I don't have a gram scale and so don't have exact weights for many items (I
toss all I think I need into my pack and use a pound/ounce hand scale for a
total). Here are some of the weights (big 3) that I do know:

quilt w/ epic shell  13oz
pack  17oz (14 w/ stay removed)
my share of complete shelter system (pad,tarp,groundsheet, guy line,
stakes)- 15oz + 4-6oz for bug protection in Sierra
I don't carry a stove/cook set - only a spoon & lightweight pocket knife

45oz - this leaves room for 5 pounds of clothing, food&water bags/bottles,
first-aid, umbrella, & tobacco

that's it,

Jackass



On Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 10:53 AM, Edward Anderson <mendoridered at yahoo.com>wrote:

> "Sub 8 pounds". You do not mention the backpack. How much will it weigh?
> MendoRider-Hiker
>
>   *From:* Jason M. <jmmoores1 at gmail.com>
> *To:* pct-l at backcountry.net
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 15, 2012 1:44 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [pct-l] Pct-L Digest, Vol 51, Issue 17
>
> Hey Josh,
>
> I'll be going UL this year (sub 8 lbs.) and this is what's in my pack:
>
> (I'll need to test out this system when my new 40 deg. Nunatak quilt
> arrives on fri. but this is what I'm carrying with a 32 deg. Western
> Mountaineering Hi-lite)
>
> 3 Thorlo coolmax ankle socks - 1 worn, 1 drying on pack, 1 for sleep
> Exofficio Ziwa pant - worn/occasional sleep
> Arkteryx incendo short - worn/sleep/laundry(town)
> 2 Icebreaker 150 Ultralight Merino wool shirts - 1 worn, 1 drying on
> pack/sleep on warm nights (still debating taking the second shirt)
> Arkteryx Rhino merino wool base layer top - sleep/ I wear this for first
> hour of the day, changing/drying when the sun comes up
> Montbell Silk Weight merino bottoms - sleep/ I'll wear for the first half
> of day in the Sierra if cold, being sure to leave time to dry before night
> REi Ball Cap
> 2 bandannas
> Smartwool liner gloves
> Mountain Hardware balaclava
> Patagonia Nano Puff pullover synthetic jacket
> Montaine Wind Shirt
> Go-lite Chrome Dome umbrella
> 2/3 length Z-Rest
> Polycro ground sheet
> Spin-Twin tarp
> I also have my gal Molasses for warmth at night
>
> The second teeshirt and shorts are a redundancy, but at 5oz for the both I
> find that I use them enough to justify the added weight.
>
> As far as down goes: I alway buy 800+, preferring 900+ when available and I
> can afford it. My gear list is definitely on the expensive side but most
> all of these items have been bought over the past five years - one piece at
> a time. My new piece of gear for this year is a Nunatak Arc Edge quilt
> system; not cheap but when it comes to down you're always better off
> spending the extra cash fer the comfort. If I were to use a 600 fill bag I
> would need to carry a larger backpack to accommodate the much larger stuff
> size of the bag and the additional weight.
>
> If you can make it down to K.O. it's a great place to test your
> clothing/sleep system as the mornings at Lake Moreno are likely to be the
> coldest you'll spend on the trail.
>
> hope this helps,
> Jackass
>
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 4:14 PM, Josh Hart <thejoshhartproject at gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > Subject; Layers/Clothing
> >
> > I've been following the PCT-L for nearly two years. It's a daily read for
> > me. Last fall I was able to do some solo section hiking in Oregon,
> > southbound in September and northbound in October, meeting a dozen or so
> > thru's. Elk Lake to Crater Lake
> >
> > Last fall was the first time I had ever gone backpacking, ever. My gear
> is
> > improving in the direction of UL. I'm hoping you might share your typical
> > hiking wardrobe as I would like to not under or over pack if I decide to
> > meet up at the KO this year.
> >
> > What do you wear and what do you put in the pack to stay dry and
> warm/cool?
> > Base Layers, Pants, Jacket, Hats/ Umbrellas/ Rain Gear, Socks, etc.
> > (brands/product recommendations)
> >
> > How insulated should my jacket be? 600/700/800/900 down fill?
> >
> >
> > Thanks & Happy Hiking
> >
> > Josh (No Trail Name) Hart
> > Bend, OR
> >
> >
> >  >
> >
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