Monday, July 27, 2015

5 days!

We are 5 days out. My base weight is under 20 lbs after lots of research, work, money, talking with friends, and waiting! On the Appalachian Trail my base weight was closer to 26 lbs, so getting under 20 lbs was a huge accomplishment for me. I am reusing some things from my AT hike, but for the most part it is all new, and improved.

Starting with my clothes:

Merrell Chameleon Shift Mid. Very comfortable Gore Tex, Vibram soled leather hiking boot.
Sanuk. Flip flop-esk camp shoe.
Darn Tough Socks. Lifetime warranty on these puppies. Love them!
Compression Knee Sleeve. Just in case my old joints start creaking again.
Prana Stretch Zion Convertible Pant. Stretchy water repellent pant that converts to shorts.
Running Shorts. Lightweight shorts that double as undies... eww.
Exofficio Boxers. Silver lined stuff does not stink.
Patagonia Capilene Shirt. Moisture wicking, 50 UPF, poly blend short sleeved shirt.
Nike Dry Fit Shirt. Moisture wicking, poly blend long sleeved shirt.
Snarf Cape. A homemade piece that allows me to go shirtless without my pac rubbing me raw.
Montbell Virsalite Jacket. An ultra light "breathable" single lined rain jacket.
Mountain Hardware Ghost Whisperer. The crowning jewel of my apparel. A stupid light, water resistant, 800 down fill jacket that packs into it's pocket, and doubles as a pillow.   

My clothes weigh in at 5 lbs 6 oz (not including my boots)

MY Gear:

Osprey Aether 70 Pac. Recently sent back to Osprey for repairs and returned good as new. AT pac.
Marmot Sleeping Bag. 20 degree down bag.
Cocoon CoolMax Sleeping Bag Liner. Never go to bed without it! 
Therm-a-Rest Z lite Sleeping Pad. Closed cell foam sleeping pad.
Go-lite Pac Cover. Works like a charm.
Nalgene. 2 of these "indestructible" water bottles covered in stickers.
Snarf Straw. A homemade piece that allows me to drink from my backpack while walking.
Princeton Tech Byte Headlamp. Light weight lamp with 3 settings including a red light for night.
Sea to Summit Dry Sacks. To keep my clothes, and food dry and compressed.
Pac Towel. Standard shammy type camp towel.
Bandanas. Never know when you might need one.
Mole Skin Journal. 50 page pocket journal for my sketches and random thoughts.
Tooth Paste & Brush. I wanna keep my teeth.
TP. You know.
Phone Charger. 
Chap Stick.
Trash Bag. Never know when you will need a little more waterproofness somewhere. 
Spoon. 

11 lbs 8 oz

Shared Gear:

Tarp Tent Cloudburst 3. A stupid light 3 person tarp tent that is 5'x7'
Olicamp XTS 1L Pot. The light XTS (Xcelerator Transfer System) boils water in half the time.
Fuel.
Steri Pen. Ultra violet light pen that kills bacteria making water safe to drink.
Extra Batteries.
Deck of Cards. Loser carries them!
Lighters.
MSR Pocket Rocket Stove. Light weight stove that sounds like a rocket taking off when boiling.
Colorado Trail Data Book. 
Rope.
Bug Spray.
Iodine. Backup water purification.
Nail Clippers.
Incense. Keeps bugs and hiker stink at bay.
First Aid Kit. See below.
Sunscreen.

6 lbs 4 oz Split between the 2 of us.

First Aid Kit:

Ibuprofen PM
Ibuprofen
Benadryl
Cortisone
Neosporn
Tiger Balm
Band Aids
Gauze
Super Glue
Gold Bond
Ace Bandage
Tweezers
Needle and Thread

Misc. Carried Items:

Case Knife.
Casio Commando Phone.
Mugen Power Extended Battery Pac. Hopefully this will eliminate the need for a solar charger.
Walking Stick. Duct Tape attached.
Kavu Visor.
Thunder Cats Sweatband. Snarf
Suunto Core Watch. Time, Altitude, Compass, Barometer, Thermometer...
Oakley Minute Sunglasses.

Ruff Wear Palisades Dog Pac.

Collapsable Bowl.
Pac Towel.

Food.

So there it is! With this equipment you too can walk where ever your little heart desires.




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