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Yellowstone/Grand Teton Aug 11-25

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David Gever BPL Member
PostedAug 4, 2015 at 9:49 am

Pack is 15.11 pounds. Not the lightest load I have gone out with, but I do enjoy how comfortable this setup is in camp. I do sleep cold, but could maybe leave the Base layer bottoms behind and swap in a vest instead of the hoody. First time hiking out west, and not exactly sure what to expect in terms of weather and temps.

Anyone have an idea of what the bug situation is this year? I could bring the innernet for the DuoMid, but would rather not.

Also; Not on the list is Bear spray and Bearikade for Grand Teton. And Maps

Google Docs link for anyone that prefers it
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10Lu60rg9qt7k0uTSHr2VqTa62cZ3rt9CoFlXALAQmEY/edit?usp=sharing

Clothing Worn
Hat – Outdoor Research Ball Cap – 2.2
Short Sleeve Top – Patagonia Nine Trails – 4.4
Boxer – Ex-Officio – 3.9
Zip Off Pants – Patagonia Tribune – 14.2
Belt – Webbing Belt – 1.9
Socks – Smartwool Phd – 2.1
Trail Runners – Salomon
Watch – Highgear AltiTech 3 Carabiner – 2.5
Trekking Poles – Black Diamond Trail – 18

Clothing Carried
Mid Layer – Patagonia Capilene 4 Long Sleeve – 6.7
Rain Jacket – Arc'teryx Beta LT – 13
Insulation – Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody – 14
Base Layer Bottom – EMS Techwick – 8.1
Rain Pants – GoLite Reed – 6.1
2 Pair Extra Socks – Smartwool Phd – 4.8
Gloves – Black Diamond Midweight – 2
Hat – Wool Beanie – 2.1
Mosquito Head Net – Sea to Summit – 0.9

Pack – ULA Circuit – 36
Sleeping Bag – Western Mountaineering Summerlite 32F – 23.4
Sleeping Pad – Exped Downmat UL 7 LW – 29.6
Pillow – Exped Air Pillow UL – 2.3
Pillow Topper – Goose Feet Gear – 2.9
Shelter – Mountain Laurel Designs DuoMid – 27.2
Shelter Floor – Mountain Laurel Designs Duo Floor – 9.4

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Stove – Snow Peak Litemax – 2
Pot – Mountain Laurel Designs 800 Ti Pot – 3.5
Bandana – 0.9
Lighter – Bic Micro – 0.4
Utensil – Long Handled Spoon – 0.5
Sit Pad – Thermarest – 2
Towel – MSR Pack Towel – 1.2
Bear Bag – MLD Designs – 3
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Trowel – The Deuce of Spades – 0.6
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Batteries – AAA – 0.8
Body Glide – 1.1
Water Purification – Aqua Mira – 1
Bug Repellent – Jungle Juice – 0.9
Multi Tool – Leatherman Micra – 1.7
Emergency Whistle – REI – 0.5
Extra Lighter – Mini Bic – 0.4
Duct Tape – Mini Roll – 0.4
Head Lamp – Mammut – 2.8
Compass – Suunto M-2 – 1.3
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iPhone 5s – Lifeproof Case – 5.1
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Battery Pack – Ravpower 10400 mAh – 7.9
Charger – iPhone – 0.6
Camera Battery – Fuji Finepix F200EXR – 0.6

David Chenault BPL Member
PostedAug 4, 2015 at 11:50 am

Temps and bugs will depend on where you're going. Lows around freezing are certainly possible up at 9k or more, but days tend to be warm and daytime warmth lasts well into the evening. I'd be tempted to bring the hoody and swap the cap 4 for a lighter long sleeved shirt.

Bugs should be much less severe this year than usual, as things dried out and warmed up very early. That said you could still get in to bad bugs depending on camp location. In your shoes and safe in the knowledge I was never camping in any location which was too boggy I'd leave the nest at home and bring a headnet just in case.

David Gever BPL Member
PostedAug 4, 2015 at 12:36 pm

I agree with you on the long sleeve issue, but the Cap 4 is the lightest I have. Somehow its lighter than my Cap 2 and Cap 3.

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