PCT gear list

That's a good looking list Kevin- and your trip sounds GREAT! Here are a few ideas:

You could drop 12 ounces in the Sierra if you traded the Camp axe and crampons for ULA Equipment gear.

Unless you're an occasional trekking pole user, 19 oz for poles is very heavy for what's now on the market. I'd go Gossamer Gear Lightrek 3 fixies to save about 13 ounces from your hands.

How about rain pants?
What's your rain gear outside of the Pac NW?

For the same insulation jacket weight, you could have a much warmer Cocoon hoody.

I love the Nightlight pad but I'd hate to sleep on it for that long…

Very cool- have fun planning the trip!

Doug

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thankyou for the replys.

I will deffinetly look at lighter trekking poles. I have never used them before but everyone I talk to says I should deffinetly have them and I agree. The ones I have right now were given to me for free. So I was planning on just using them to save some money, but I think I can do better.

As far as rain gear goes, I have never worn rain pants before. I generally dont seem to have a problem with my legs getting wet. I was planning on just sticking with wind gear in california but I may reconsider. If rain is usually infrequent and short lived I tend to rather just let myself get wet and dry out when the sun comes out. In oregon and WA I plan on carrying a rain jacket because the rain is more likely to last for multiple days.

Thankyou for the suggestions on Ice axes and Crampons also. I have never heard of UL-equipment before. It looks like they have some great stuff, including their packs. I am going to be watching the snow in the sierra to decide whether or not to bring them. Most guide books seem to think that they are necessities so I was given that impression. I do have quiet a bit of experience with self rescue and glacier travel mainly through Ice Climbing.
What are some of the best sites to track Snow Depth in the Sierra?

Hey Kevin,
You could also get the Katoola Mini Spikes if you feel the need to bring crampons.
Nice List!

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" i too never wear rain pants… just let them get wet and dry out later."

Hmmm. Having been born and raised in the good old PNW, I would recommend rain pants. If you don't, your pants will NEVER dry out………..unless you set fire to them!

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