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)