[pct-l] Thoughts on gear?

[vichansonperu at yahoo.com (Vic Hanson)]

Getting serious about gear for PCT 2006, here is what I'm looking at right now, any recommendations?
   
  Granite Gear Vapor Trail Pack with optional lid, 2 lb (+ lid) - $137
   
  MontBell UL Down Inner Jacket, 7.4 oz - $129
   
  GoLite Wisp Wind Shirt, 2.5 oz  - $70
  OR 
  Montane Featherlite jacket, 3.5 oz - $60
   
  Western Mountaineering 20 deg. Ultralite down bag, 1 lb, 9 oz - $300
  OR
  Marmot Womens Helium 15 deg. down bag, 1 lb, 10 oz - $288   
  (Hey, its cheaper and lighter than the mens!)
   
  All at backcountrygear.com with free shipping
   
   
  Terramar silk long underwear, tops and bottoms, 3.4 oz ea., $20 ea.
   
  campmor.com
   
  Virga II Tarptent shipped today!
   
  Thanks for any advice,
   
  Vic
  Spending my retirement savings
   


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