Date: 2011-02-26
To: Reno, NV
Miles today: 0.0

We are continuing to update our gear list.I have lightened my load where possible, but have changed to slightly heavier choices to increase durability. My goal is to carry no more than 16 pounds, since I am only five feet tall, with a weight of about 105 pounds. Gary plans to carry about 25 to 26 pounds, as he is about six feet, one inch, and about 185 pounds. I will carry my personal clothes and gear, tent footprint, one day's food plus snacks. Gary will carry his clothes and gear, the tent, stove and pot. We have based this decision on the fact that he is so much larger than I am. Since we'll be hiking together, we want to be able to hike at the same speed, and be about equally tired at day's end. Our clothes lists are similar but not identical.Karen's list:In her backpack:Pack: Gossamer Gear Mariposa, size small: 21 oz.with trash compactor liner as pack liner:2.3 ozSleeping: Western Mountaineering 32 degree down sleeping bag: 1 pound,Cocoon silk sleeping bag liner: 3.0 ounces, sleeping pad: Gossamer Gear Nightlight, torso length (29"x19"x3/4"): 3.6 oz. and 1/4" thick full length pad underneath: 5.2 oz.,Sleep socks: Hot sox: 2.7 ounces, long john bottoms for sleeping: Montbell: 3.2 oz.Granite Gear Event Oberlite CTF 10L drysackfootprint: (this is a change): Gossamer Gear polycro size large: 2.7 oz.Hiking clothes: Vasque Blur non-Gortex hiking shoes: 24.4 oz/pr, Exofficio 100% nylon skirt: 4.5 oz,Insport running shorts (lining removed): 1.9.oz Champion nylon t-shirt: 3.1 ouncesCostco undies (2): 0.8 ounce eachNike running bra: 1.6 ouncesDrymax light trail running socks (2 pr.) 1.6 ounces/prMoeben sleeves,Northface 1/2 zip 100 weight fleece : 5.7 oz, windpants: RaceReady: 6.0 oz.E-vent rainjacket: 8.8 ozMontbell rainpants: 5.7 oz.Cabelas silk balaclava: 1.1 ozBlack Diamond gloves: 1.8 ozMountain Laurel Designs waterproof over mitts (1 pr.): 1.3 ozWestern Mountaineering down jacket: 8.2 ozDirtygirl gators: 0.9 oz.Sea to Summit Head Net: 0.7 oz.Mountain Hardware running hat with neck protector and chin strap (which I added): 2.6 oz.Granite Gear Event Overlite CTF 10L drysackToiletries: Foot file: 0.2 oz; toothbrush: 0.2 oz.; floss: 0.1 oz.; paste: 2.0 oz. sinus rinse bottle: 1.3 oz; salt for sinus rinse: 1.0 oz; sunscreen: 2.0 oz.; hand sanitizer: 2.0 oz.; blister bandaids (2) 1.7 oz; ace bandage: 1.7 oz; vitamins/minerals (maximum wt-refilled every 3 weeks: 5.5 oz;Other:Petzl E+ Lite headlamp: 1.0 oz; REI MSR packtowel : 0.8 oz.Droid X smartphone with Otter Box: 8.0 oz., phone charger with 2 cords (for both smart phones): 5.9 oz, Fujifilm waterproof camera: 3.0 oz.; camera case w/ spare battery: 1.9 oz.Charger for camera batteries: 2.3 ozZiplock for phone and camera charger: 0.4 oz.1.8 liter Platypus with hoser: 3.0 oz.1 liter Platypus with cap: 0.9 oz. journal: 3.6 oz; pen: 0.1 oz.; mini Sharpie: 0.1 oz; (Total weight with 1.8 liters water and 2 freeze dried meals: 15.2 pounds as measured on bathroom scale as a difference between Karen's weight with and without the pack)Helinox 120 treking poles (1 pr.): 9.8 oz.In her front pack: Aqua Mira with mixing container: 3.4 oz.Hand sanitizer: 2.0 oz.; Ocean Potion Face 45 sunscreen in tub: 2.1 oz; zip lock bag for the above: 0.2 oz; Swiss Army knife (smallest size): 0.8 oz; bag for prescription glasses: 0.2 oz.; 4 elastic pony tail holders: 0.1 oz; waterproof match case with compass, matches, striking surface, and needle with dental floss as thread, and 2 diaper pins: 1.1 oz; E+ Lite headlamp: 1.0 oz (spare batteries (0.2 oz kept with phone charger); asthma inhaler: 1.1 oz; misc. items: 3.0 oz.(Total weight as measured on postal scale: 1 pound, 1.7 oz)This gear list will be updated as needed.