The PCT Gear List – 2011

The List!

This section is was a work in progress, but I’ve pretty much obtained almost all of my gear, except for the following:

• Prescription Sunglasses: I’m nearsighted, not terribly, but I do want to see everything in as much of it’s glory as possible. Safer, too, so I don’t wander over a cliff. 🙂 Will be using my sunglasses most of the time, so need to find good frames that are prescription compatible.
• Prescription Glasses: For those times I want to see, but the sun isn’t up. 🙂

This list includes how much each item weighs + the company that manufactures it. At the bottom is a little “Thanks” section as well.

 

For a list with visuals (being updated), visit the detailed gear list located —> here! 

THE GEAR LIST:

PCT 2011 Gear List

(“^^” denotes gear carried from Sierras —> north only. Some items will be “bounced” ahead, from one town to the next until needed via a “bounce box“– a package mailed to myself via general delivery — referred to in list as “BB”)

For a list with visuals (being updated), visit the detailed gear list located —> here!

• • • Pack: McHale “SubPop” (thanks to Dan McHale)
    • Food: AlpineAire (Tim, you are amazing, and can rock a hair net!)
    • Backpack Shoulder Pouch: ZPacks “Shoulder Pouch” (thanks to Joe at ZPacks)
    • Wide brimmed hat:  OutdoorResearch “Seattle Sombrero” (thanks to Brian A. from BPL)
    • Bug Head Net: MLD Bug Head Net (thanks to Andrew Skurka)
    • Balaclava (sleeping): BPL “Cocoon Pro 90″ balaclava(thanks to Andrew Skurka)
    • Long sleeve hooded top: Patagonia “R1 Hoodie” (thanks to Steve Rain @ BPL)
    • Vest: Patagonia wind vest (thanks to Chad Helmke @BPL)
    • Insulated Jacket: Patagonia “Nano Puff” jacket(Thanks to  @ BPL)
    • Gloves: Arctery’x “Delta SV” (thanks to  @BPL)
    • Mitts: Outdoor Research “Goretex Overmitts”  (thanks to William Johnsen @BPL)
    • Waterproof bottoms: TrailLite Designs “Cloud Kilt”  (thanks to Thom Darrah of TrailLite Designs)
    • Gaiters: Outdoor Research “Flex-Tex” gaiters (thanks to William Johnsen @BPL)
    • Tarp: Alpinlite Gear “Stratiform II” tarp(thanks to Gen Shimizu, Alpinlite Gear)
    • Sleeping Quilt:  Jacks ‘R’ Better “Sierra Sniveller” (thanks to the ‘Jacks’ @ Jacks’R’Better)
    • Bivy: BPL “Vapr Bivy” (thnks to  @ BPL)
    • Groundsheet: Tyvek groundsheet (thanks to Gen Shimizu, Alpinlite Gear)
    • Tent Stakes: Easton 6″ aluminum tent stakes  (thanks to Gen Shimizu, Alpinlite Designs)
    • Cookware: MSR “Titan” Titanium Kettle(thanks to  @ BPL)
    • Ice Axe: Camp “Corsa” (thanks to Andrew Skurka)
    • Trekking Poles (thanks to  @ BPL)
    • Headlamp #2: Princeton Tec “Eos”(thanks to Thom Darrah)
    • Music: iPod Shuffle(thanks to Jordan Pratt)
    • Food Dehydrator (Christmas thanks to Joan Muir) Won’t be going on the hike, but the food it makes will be!

PACK SYSTEM:

Pack: McHale Packs “Windsauk” with two side water bottle pouches: 46oz.

Shoulder Pouch: ZPacks Cuben Pouch: .3oz.

Pack Liner: Mountainfitter Cuben Fiber: 1.5oz.

CLOTHING: (from the head down)

^^Hat: Outdoor Research “Seattle Sombrero”: 3.2oz.

Visor: GoLite visor: 2.0oz. (extra sun protection by draping bandana under top of visor)

Beanie: Sherpa Adventure Gear “Sangye” wool: 3.5oz.

^^Bug Head Net: MLD Head Net: .5oz.

Balaclava (regular): Smartwool Balaclava: 1.75oz.

^^Balaclava (insulated): BPL Cocoon Pro 90″: 2.4oz. (for sleeping)

Bandana: .16oz. (x2)

Poncho/Rain Top: GoLite “Poncho Tarp”: 7oz.

Wind Shirt: GoLite windshirt: 3.2oz

^^Wind Shirt: Patagonia “Houdini”: 3.7oz.

Long Sleeve Shirt: REI “Sahara” shirt

Long Sleeve Top: Patagonia “R1 Hoodie”: 11.2oz.

^^Insulated Jacket: Patagonia “Nano Puff”: 11.3oz.

Gloves: Arctery’x “Delta SV”: 1.9oz.

^^Mitts: OR “Rain Mitts”: 2.8oz.

Pants: The North Face “Paramount Peak Convertible” pant: 17.6oz.

Briefs: ExOfficio “Give-N-Go” boxer brief: 3oz. (1 pair worn, 1 pair in BB)

^^Baselayer (bottoms): Patagonia “Capilene 2”: 5.7oz.

^^Waterproof Bottoms: TrailLite Designs “Cloud Kilt”: 1.6oz.

Gaiters: Outdoor Research “Flex-Tex”: 3.8oz.

Socks (lightweight liners): Patagonia “Lightweight Crew”: 1.4oz.(3 pr)(1 worn, 2 in BB)

Socks (midweight): Smartwool “Trekking Heavy Crew”: 3.2oz. (2 pair)(1 worn, 1 in BB)

^^Socks (heavyweight): Wool: 3.6oz. (2 pair) (1 pair in BB, the other for sleeping in)

Shoes: Section 1: Asics “Trail Attack 7” trail running shoe (240z./pair); Section 2: GoLite “Comp” trail running shoe (24oz./pair); Section 3: GoLite “Timber Lite” lightweight hiking boots (34oz./pair); Section 4: Either GoLite “Comps” trail runners, or GoLite “Timber Lite” boots, whichever seems best at the time.

Shoe Inserts: Superfeet “Blue” inserts after section 1.

Camp Shoes: Sprint Aquatics “Nylon Mesh Shoe”:  1.8oz/pair.

SLEEPING/SHELTER SYSTEM:

^^Tarp: Alpinlite Gear “Stratiform III” tarp: 13.8oz.

Backup shelter: GoLite “Poncho Tarp” (used as shelter during desert portion, poncho thereafter in wetter portions)

Sleeping Quilt: Jacks’R’Better “Sierra Sniveller” quilt (long): 24oz.

Cuben Quilt Stuff Sack (MountainFitters): .2oz

Bivy: BPL “Vapr”: 8.3oz. (with bug netting and custom side zip)

Sleeping Pad: ThermaRest “Z/Rest”:  12oz.

Groundsheet: Alpinlite Designs Tyvek w/ stakeouts: to be weighed

Tarp Stakes: Easton 6″ aluminum stakes: 2.8oz. (.34oz. ea. x 8 )

Guylines: .8oz.

FOOD/COOKING:

Stove (part 1): Homemade cat food can stove: .5oz.

Stove (part 2): Ikea pot stand/wood burner (see thread on BPL “MYOG”) 3.7oz.)

Cookware: MSR “Titan Kettle”: 4.2oz.

2 titanium stakes (for stove): Mountainfitter: .4 oz. (.2oz. each x 2)

Windscreen: Aluminum foil: .2oz.

Fuel bottle: 8oz. sized apathecary bottle: .5oz. (empty)

Fire source #1: Bic disposable mini lighter: .4oz.

Fire source #2: H2O proof matches: .1oz.

Emergency fire tinder: Cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly: .5oz.

Utensil: Long-handled AlpineAire spoon: 1.0oz.

Food Bag: ZPacks Cuben “Blast”: .85oz.

*^^Bear Canister: Garcia Model 812: 2.7 lbs. (looking at lighter options, but I do own this one)(also, ONLY Sierras)

HYDRATION:

Water Filtration:

– Big Stuff: Bandana + coffee filters

– Funnel w/ small filter screen: 1.2oz.

– Small stuff: Aqua Mira: 1.5oz.

– Steripen “Adventurer (after Aqua Mira runs out): 3.6oz

Water Storage:

– 2 liter soda bottles: 1.9oz. ea. ( x 2 in the desert)

– 1 liter Arizona ice tea bottle: 1.2 oz. (x2)

LIGHTING:

Petzl eLite: .9oz.

Princeton Tec “Eos”: 3.1oz.

9 hour candle (for nighttime reading/emergency firestarter): 1.2oz

Waist strap for PT “Eos”: .7oz.

RECORDING:

Apple “Touch 4G”: 3.6oz. (hi-def video, video editing, journaling, wi-fi, etc.)

Digital Camera (compact): Canon PowerShot SD 1200 IS Elph (10 megapixel): 4.2oz.

Cuben Camera pouch: ZPacks: .1oz.

Otterbox Protective Case: (made for “Touch”): 4oz. (That’s for you, Jayna)  🙂

2 Aloksak 6″x6″: electronics protection: .7oz.

Pen: .2oz.

Paper: (back of section maps)

TOILETRIES:

Toothbrush w/ shortened handle: .3oz.

Toothbrush cap: .1oz

Bottle of Dr. Bronner’s soap/toothpaste: .7oz

Aloksak 5″x4″ for TP: .5oz. (w/TP)

Wipes (“Wet Ones”): 1.1oz.

Balm jars for sunscreen, hydropel: .7oz.

Dropper bottle (for isopropyl alcohol): .3oz.

Chapstick: .2oz.

Plastic Mirror (doubles as emergency reflector): 1.0oz.

NAVIGATION:

Compass: 1.0oz.

Aloksak 6″x9″ (for quick access to Nav materials needed): .5oz.

Gallon sized Ziplock (for remainder of navigational materials): .5oz.

Watch/altimeter tool: don’t have one yet. Weight TBD.

PCT Guidebook: 7oz.

Copies of maps, etc.: 1.0oz. (per section)

FIRST AID:

First Aid Kit: miscellaneous needed items (detailed kit on website later): 1.9oz.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:

— Trekking Poles: Mountainsmith “Carbonlite Pro”: 18oz.

–Knife: Gerber “Mini Paraframe” lock blade: 1.4oz.

— Prescription sunglasses (protective). Don’t have yet. Weight TBD

— Glasses (basic/regular). Don’t have yet. Weight TBD.

— Sunglass case: 2.1oz.

Paperwork/Permits: License, backcountry permits, cash, CC, etc. (Passport to be mailed farther north)

^^Camp Corsa Ice Axe (50cm): 7.2oz.

^^ DEET lightweight spray tube: .5oz.

PACKING ASST.:

Assorted cuben stuff sacks & cuben dry bags. (Mountain Fitters and ZPacks): 2.8oz.

Special Thanks To: (the following people have helped with the items below by either giving me a great deal on the purchase, or by sponsoring me with the use of their products. I am deeply grateful to each and every one of them).

 

 

 

 

 






Not a bad list....