[pct-l] My first hiking journey.

[Joe Roth]

I am 61, my wife and I are  section hiking the PCT. The following is the
complete list with a packed base weight of 13.4 pounds.
Joe Roth <j2353 at icloud.com>
7:59 PM (0 minutes ago)
to me
PCT 2015 BACKPACKING SUPPLIES

ULA circuit Pack, Sierra design flashlight 2 tent, tyveck ground sheet,
tent stakes, hike poles double as tent supports,

warm down jacket, long zip off pants, long sleeve non cotton sun shirt,
belt, short and long sleeve smart wool shirts, 3 pr darn tough sox, warm
hat, cloths bag/pillow, sun hat, neck buff, gloves, rain pants and jacket,
snow boots if needed, mohab ventilator shoes. Handkerchief , go lite
umbrella,


Mini stove, propane,  food, food sack, water, sawyer mini water filter and
dirty bottle, clean water bottles,

 aspirin, ibuprofen , first aid kit, spoon, cup, eye glasses and container,
bic lighter, tooth brush, paste and floss, photon  lights and batteries,
TP, sani  liquid, body glide, Swiss army tool card having
tweezers-knife-pen-magnifying glass-etc,

15 deg down sleeping bag, therm-a-rest neo air xlite mattress and its
repair kit, sit pad

Half miles maps, yogis guide, compass, SPOT emergency locator, camera,
whistle, matches, med cards, cell phone and Chargers, dr bronners soap, sun
screen,

Cash ,driver license,
Pass port when entering Canada, Credit cards, CA fire permit, pct permit,


Sent from my iPhone, have a great hike, Hawk

On Sat, Feb 21, 2015 at 2:10 PM, E Michael Jones <emichael at logic.bm> wrote:

> Thank you, thank you.
>
> I will consider it for the end of the trek.
>
> When you come to Bermuda, I will take you on one of my walks. 24 miles
> from one end to the other. Good workout for you both. Will also check shoes
> but welcome any brand you have found useful.
>
> EMichael
> On Feb 21, 2015, at 11:25 AM, E Michael Jones <emichael at logic.bm> wrote:
>
> >> I plan to begin my journey on May 6th and finish in October, 2015.
> Should I start earlier?
> >>
> >> I ran/walked my first half marathon at age 60. My first 2k swim at 61.
> At 63, I discovered thePCT and as I have the time, am ready to commit to
> this journey. I am not fighting fit but always achieve my goals when I put
> my mind to it. I have researched gear and include below. What I also need
> is personal knowledge and past experiences to help with my personal
> journey. I am not a walker but am sure I can manage to put one foot in
> front of the other, just need advice on what to read and where to find what
> happens between all those footsteps. Some gear I have looked at - Osprey
> Atmos 65L Pack, Salomon X Ultra Mid GTX Shoes, NEMO Nocturne 30 sleeping
> bag, Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork Poles, Kelty Recluse 2.5L Pad, Big
> AgnesCopper Spur UL 1 Tent. I plan to go basic, no stove, no bug repellant,
> etc. My gear selection was aided by Mac, the final "Complete PCT Gear
> List". I am traveling alone and am 6'1" and about 255lbs. I expect to be
> less than 220lbs  at the end of the trek. Al
>  l
> >
> >  feedback welcomed.
> >
> >   Thanks, EMichael.
> >
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