I posted a geat list prior to a section hike on the CT. I have since lightned up a bit and wanted to know where the forum sees areas/item that are able to be left out to gain further weight reductions. I am trying to see some gear to purchase some more up to date lighter items. My goal is to be prepared for some harsh weather, as it can go to extreeme here in Colorado. Thanks in advance!
Regards,
John
COOK KIT 7.5 oz
Rei .9L Ti uncoated pot 4oz
Pot Cozy 1oz
Jet Boil Spoon .5oz
MRE Spoon cut down .25oz
Pepsi Alcohol Stove .5oz
Fuel Measure .25oz
Bowl (cut down “warm delights” for baking & oatmeal) .25oz
MYOG windscreen .25oz
MYOG baking heat diffuser .25oz
Mini Bic Lighter .25oz
SHELTER 33.5 oz (2lbs 1.5oz)
Golite Hut 17.5oz
Tyvek Ground Cloth 8oz
Easton long stakes .5oz (6ea 3oz)
Golite “Y” Stakes .5oz (4ea 5oz) *skewer Ti stakes*
SLEEPING 61.5oz (3lbs 15.5oz)
Sleeping Bag 32oz (+15 TO 25 Range depending on weather)
Thermarest Pro-4 Pad 24oz (can't afford neoair/maybe foam)
Silk wt shirt 5.5oz
WEARING/ON ME 79.5 oz (4lbs 15.5oz)
REI Sahara Pants 14oz *BPL pants 4oz*
T-Shirt 6oz
Hat 3oz
Socks 3.5oz
Shoes 28oz
Hiking Poles 19oz *carbon fiber are lighter*
Emergency Kit 3oz
Chapstick .25oz *use spf 30 & use as sunblock too*
Data Book 2.75oz
CLOTHING 61.5oz (3 lbs 15.5oz)
SW Hiker Socks 3.5oz (2ea 7oz) *get lighter ones*
Underwear 2oz
Moon Stone cirrus jacket(primaloft) 17oz *MB Parka*
Moon Stone Cirrus pants(primaloft) 12.5oz *lighter*
Military Glove Liners 100% wool 2oz
SW beanie 2oz
Lt wt zip neck 7oz
Mid wt bottoms 6.5oz
Golite Virga..8oz
Golite reed pants 5.5oz
Rain Mitts 2oz (great for foul weather)
GEAR 52.25 oz (3lbs 4.24oz)
Water Filter (wet) w/bleach & scoop 15 oz *too heavy*
6L Platypus tank 3oz
Headlamp w/o batteries 1.75oz
Pinch Light .5oz
Spyderco ladybug knife .5oz
Bic full size lighter 1oz
16oz nalgene wide mouth w/cozy 3oz *Replaced with propel drink bottle w/cozy 2oz
BPL mini droppers(full) .5oz (2ea 1oz)
Platypus 2L+ Bladders 1.25oz (2ea 2.5oz)
Platypus hose lapel clip .25oz
Platypus hydration hose 2.5oz
Med pill cup .25oz
8oz water bottle (fuel storage) (empty) .75oz
Bandana 1oz
Camp towel (half) 1.75oz (could live w/o it)
Bug head net 1oz
50’ triptease cord 1.5oz
Flint steel & striker 1.25oz *loose striker*
2 person E-blanket 3oz *smaller size*
Rite in Rain notebook 2oz
Rite in Rain Pen 1oz *weigh pencil & sharpner*
Compass 1.5oz
Metal match case (full) 1oz
Sunscreen stick 1.5oz *lose – use spf chapstick*
First Aid Kit 2 – 4oz
Pack cover 3oz (could use a garbage bag)
GG Vapor Trail Pack 31oz
TOTAL W/O WATER, FUEL, AND FOOD: 295.75OZ (18LBS 7.75OZ)
