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#137910 - 08/22/10 02:28 AM Re: Brief introduction: Newb backpacker heading to [Re: Jimshaw]
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Registered: 09/19/03
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Loc: California
At that time (late 70's), it was called Tenaya Lake walk-in campground. Was it perhaps renamed Sunset for a while later on? My 1978 Wilderness Press guide to Yosemite refers to it with the Tenaya Lake name, but I seem to recall staying there in the late 80's as well and it may well have been Sunset by then. I think it was phased out shortly after that. Probably a good decision from the standpoint of keeping the lake clean, but I do miss that campground! It was a good "night before" campground.
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#137952 - 08/23/10 04:31 PM Re: Brief introduction: Newb backpacker heading to [Re: dkramalc]
Gaucho Offline
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Registered: 07/26/10
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Loc: California
Found a lightweight baselayer top at EMS, they're having an on-line "factory seconds" sale. Not bad.

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#138029 - 08/25/10 01:40 PM Re: Brief introduction: Newb backpacker heading to [Re: Gaucho]
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Loc: California
Here's my attempt at establishing a 4 day gear list on a modest budget. I'm purposefully omitting tent, stove and fuel, bear container, water filter,and food as they are provided for us through guides (I feel like I'm cheating frown ). Nevertheless, I assume I'll be packing the tent and some food. As far as specs go, just know that it's a 2person tent:

  • Dueter ACL pack 59oz
    EMS Mountain Light bag 35oz
    Thermarest Prolite3 20oz
    REI UL Peak poles 16.2oz
    GSI Pinnacle Dualist (Bowl and Mug only) 12oz?
    Sea to Summit Spork .3oz
    Marmot Insulated Jacket 20oz
    Columbia Charger Rain Jacket Shell oz?
    Petzl Headlamp 2.9oz
    REI Fleece Jacket 23oz
    Estimated weight: 11.8#s

    2 Nalgene Bottles/Gatorade type bottles
    Extra pair of underwear and wool socks
    Wool Chullo and gloves
    EMS Techwick Lightweight Crew
    The North Face Lightweight Hiking Pants (like to sleep in them)
    TNF Paramount Convertible Pants
    TNF Flight Series Synthetic Tee
    Nike Dri-Fit Mid-weight Long-sleeve
    Merrell Moabs
    Wool Socks
    Bandanna, Ball Cap, and Sunglasses
    Lightweight Running Shorts (swimsuit)
    Bic Lighter
    Personal First Aid Kit (Moleskin,Ibuprofen,etc)
    Spare batteries
    Mobile Phone/Camera
    Journal and Pen
    TP and a couple of ziplocks
    1 Large Trashbag

    Things I still need:
    Knife/Multitool
    Compass
    Sockliners
    Soap
    Pack Towel


Any feedback on this Newb List?
For those who have responded: you've been a great help, I sincerely appreciate your time and all of the feedback. 22 days left.






Edited by Gaucho (08/25/10 01:41 PM)

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#138038 - 08/25/10 11:43 PM Re: Brief introduction: Newb backpacker heading to [Re: Gaucho]
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Registered: 07/23/09
Posts: 387
Loc: Denver, Colordo
I can't help but feel like you are bringing too much clothing for only four days.

- Marmot Insulated Jacket
- REI Fleece jacket
- Nike Mid-weight

Is there a need for all of these middle layers? Personally I would take the mid-weight and either the fleece or the jacket, but not both.

-TNF Hiking pants
-TNF Convertibles
-Running shorts

Far too many lower body items for only four days. Personally I would nix two of those, but since you probably won't want to skinny dip, I would just nix hiking pants and sleep in my boxers-- or some combination, but three pairs of pants is overkill.

-EMS lightweight T
-TNF T

What is the reason for two lightweight t-shirts? I would just take one lightweight T and the mid-wt top as mentioned above.

-Nix the spare batteries-- just put fresh ones in your headlamp before you leave. Unless you are hiking in the dark, fresh batteries should last more than 4 days.

-Forget the packtowel-- just use your bandana or purchase a 2nd bandana-- cheaper and lighter than a packtowel.



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#138046 - 08/26/10 06:32 AM Re: Brief introduction: Newb backpacker heading to [Re: ChrisFol]
Gaucho Offline
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Registered: 07/26/10
Posts: 31
Loc: California
CF, sure is a lot of clothing...I thought this would be a good opportunity to experiment with all the layers. Being that I have no experience in the Sierra high country, I thought I would layer the following way: TNF flight series, Nike Dri-fit longsleeve, Fleece (if needed), and the insulated jacket/down (more of a luxury) to wear around in camp. The EMS lightweight crew is for sleeping in. I tend to sweat a lot, and using the dri-fit to bed, IMO, would make me less comfortable. I do, OTOH have hairy legs, so maybe I could self-insulate and nix the sleeping TNF hiking pants. As for skinny dipping, I don't want to scare off the rest of the group!

Will put a fresh set of batteries in and take some head rags. Igualmente, muy agredecido, muchas gracias (ROUGH TRANSLATION: Equally, I'm very apreciative, thank you)
Gaucho

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