greetings, y'all!!
ive registered 5 tomes this year, and keep forgetting my login info! ill post my spring/summer gearlist for "initiation rites" ;)
CLOTHING:
1 knit cap
1 pair wool sock-gloves
REI lightweight thermal zip top*
REI midweight thermal bottoms**
1 xtra pair socks (no liners)
1 pair socks*
REI Sahara tee*
1 pair wicking skivvies*
Fleece sweater,hoodless windproof zip-up**
Kühl softshell pants (windproof/DWR/wicking/fastdrying)*
VFF KSO's or LW Addidas runners*
Patagonia Torrentshell jacket**
SLEEP SYSTEM
Thermarest Z-lite, 3/4 length cut an xtra 5", cut to body contours
Lafuma 650 PRO +40
OPTIONAL fleece bagliner, only carried when I expect temps to drop. I wear all my clothing in the sack.
SHELTER:
Tarptent Contrail
Trekking poles (used at all times)
PACK:
Used, modified REI Lookout pack. Butchered it,made it a top-loader 15oz 3,700cu in
Trash compactor bag liner:)
ESSENTIALS:
Petzl tikka2
mini bic
First Aid (also works as repair kit):
8 bandaids, 4 diff. sizes. Sewing needle. dental floss. 3 single-use neosporin packets. 3 sterile towlettes. 1 small ace wrap. glovers needle. thimble. hand sanitizer. toothbrush head, 2" handle.
Duct tape (on trekking poles)
Leatherman Freestyle (only knife & pliers)*
Map & Compass
GPS (etrex legend C)
1 set xtra batteries per day (if heavy GPS use is anticipated)
SteriPen Opti Adventure (w/1 xtra set of batts.)
SOTO stove 2.6oz
Snowpeak TiSpork
Snowpeak Ti mug
Gigapower fuel canister (size small for 1-2 nights)
1oz Dr bronners soap
6"x6" microfiber cloth
emergency whistle
recycled gatorade bottle
* =An item that is worn/caarried ** =An item that may be worn/carried due to climate conditions.
Ill update soon w/individual weight(s), but base weights are accurate:
Pack/bag/pad/shelter 6lbs
ALL clothing:6lbs
essentials:4-6lbs
I normally pack anywhere from 2,500-3,300 calories per day.
