[pct-l] for experienced PCTer's

[kdpo at pacbell.net (Ken Powers)]

I put a few comments in your list below. Our complete equipment list is at:
http://www.gottawalk.com/equipment.htm

The southern California desert can get cold at night. Don't underestimate
it.
Ken
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joseph Niemiec" <whitethunder10@hotmail.com>
To: <DjgPct@aol.com>; <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2004 2:20 PM
Subject: [pct-l] for experienced PCTer's


> to the PCT alumni -
> here is my gear list, what you think?
>
> Main:
> tarp tent squall
tent stakes ?
> P2 pack / trash compactor liner
> full length z rest
consider 3/4 length z rest with extra clothing under feet
> western mountaineering versalight /waterproof stuff sack
>
> Kitchen:
> Ursack
> msr Ti kettle
> snowpeak Ti spork
> esbit wing stove
> Hiker water filter (which you recommend here between filter and drops?)
> Aqua Mira drops (repackaged in smaller dropper)
>
> Clothes wearing:
>
> 1 Duofold shirt sleeve t-shirt
> 1 pair nike soccer shorts
> 1 pair liner socks
> 1 pair ex officio underwear
> OR rocky mt gaiters/ nb 801 shoes
> sunhat
bandana (extra sun protection & also a towel)
>
> clothes in pack:
> capaliene expedtion weight long sleeve half zip
> marmot power strecth lite fleece /half zip
I like full zip - I put my arms in and put the hacket over my pack
> 1 pair smart wool  sock (for sleeping)
> 2 pairs liner socks
> 1 fleece hat
> 1 silkweight patagonia long under bottoms (for sleeping)
> 1 duofold long under wear top (for sleeping)
> 1 duofold short sleeve hiking t's
> 1 pair rei convertable pants
> 1 pair nike soccer shorts
ditch the extra shorts
> 1 medium size cascade designs pack towel
> 1 pair ex offico underwear
>
> Raingear:
> marmot precip jacket
> go lite reed pants
> or gortex mitts no liners
>
> general gear:
> 1 black diamond moonlight
> 2 photon two lights
> 1 small compass
maps &.or guide book sections
> 1 swiss army knife
> 1 20oz bike water bottle for chest strap on pack
> 1 HP digital camera
> 2 black diamond trekking poles
> timex alarm watch
> 4 platypus bottles- 2.5 liter
2 liter soda bottles are cheaper and expendible if you won't need them
>
> camp 210 ice axe
>
> Toletries:
> small amount of TP
> toothbrush/paste/floss
skip the paste
> purell hand sanitizer
we have never carried purell, but have thought about it
> camp suds soap
skip the suds and leave no trace
>
> first aid:
> ibuprofen
we also carry aspirin
> athletes food stuff
assume that is athletes foot stuff
> blister stuff
> neosporin
> tincure of bezoin - (make bandages stick better)
> small amount of duct tape
> small amount of sports tape
> bear spray (strapped to chest)
skip the bear spray
> stuff sacks:
> 3 granite gear air bags (highly water resistant)
> 1 waterpoof granite gear for sleeping bag
>
> bounce box:
> heavier fleece
> liner gloves
> esbit tablets
> back up filter
> more of toiletries and first aid
> guide books
> mosquito head net
> pack cover
> two platypus bags
> l bag liner
> 2 odor barrier bags
> 3 zip lock bags
> shipping labels
>
>
extra batteries for camera
extra batteries for photon
small screw driver for photon (& glasses ?)

> This is my complete list of stuff.  Please feel free to give me advice to
> drop some weight-- (all you PCT alumni)... is there certain stuff i won't
> need in the desert, etc???
>
> Thanks
> Joe
>
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