[pct-l] Some Gear Questions

[Scott Williams]

Good point about the olive oil Mango.  I shipped an 8 or 16 oz(depending on
distance to next resupply) plastic water bottle full of good olive oil in
each of my food boxes and ate it all.  It really adds some heft to a simple
meal and helped me not lose so much weight on the CDT this year.  I packed
the bottles in a zip lock, but never had one of them leak over 5 months.

Shroomer

On Sat, Feb 9, 2013 at 5:53 PM, Jim & Jane Moody <moodyjj at comcast.net>wrote:

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> Chris,
>
> Here's my thoughts on your questions, except for the Spot.  I didn't carry
> one, and others have already discussed it.
>
>
>
> Sleeping bag - I used a 25* Western Mountaineering down bag in 2010 and
> 2011 (and at Mt Ned's Snow School).  It kept me plenty warm, but remember
> that a bag is only PART of your sleep system.  Other components are
> sleeping pads, air mattress, silk liner, tent or tarp, extra clothes to
> sleep in, etc.  How warm you stay depends on a lot more than just the bag
> itself.
>
>
>
> In 2012 I carried a WM 45* bag, partly to save weight and partly because I
> knew I wouldn't be out in very cold temps, snow pack, etc.  It was smaller,
> and the zipper didn't go below my waist, but it was certainly lighter, by
> about 1.5 lbs.
>
>
>
> I used a Steripen on a few practice hikes but have switched entirely to
> chemical treatments (Aqua Mira and Micropur).  No experience with the
> Camelback UV device.
>
>
>
> Food - I didn't try to get all my calories in the main meal; many hikers
> carry a lot a snacks with high calories, fat, et al.  Candy bars, gorp,
> peanut butter, protein bars, etc. can keep you going from meal to meal.  If
> you're not planning to carry fat (butter, olive oil, etc.) you should
> consider it.  A very good way to add calories and flavor to a "blah" meal.
> I bought packets of mayo and olive oil fro m local restaurants, to carry
> and to ship to myself in mail drops.  You can get those online also, but
> you might not want a full case.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Mango
>
> >>Good evening ladies and gents:
> >>I had a few questions about some gear on PCt this year
>
> First I currently have a old north face cats meow 20* bag,..it's pretty
> heavy and looking for a really really lite one but not a quilt...all
> suggestions ate welcome
>
> Secondly...I have that new camelback uv filter...claims about 200 filters
> between charges...obviously does not filter taste like a charcoal filter
> ...thoughts? Bad idea?
>
> Any secrets to high calorie jetboil foods?  I will be needed around 4,000
> 5,000 possibly?  Having troubles meal planning even with malto mix
> suggestions?
>
> Lastly what are the thoughts on a Spot locator?  Around $200 to get
> going...is is a necessity out there an if so are you carrying one???
>
> Thanks for your thoughts
>
> Chris Foley aka UBSeRiOuS. :)
>
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