Date: 2019-03-18
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Ok. Got the gear together and ready to go. Packed and unpacked and packed ... it all fits! A - Z: got the Big Agnus Copper Spur single person tent ... and the ZPack Arc Haul backpack. Can't believe I'll be carrying more than 26 items, but here's the pre-hike list - enjoy! (awkwardly pasted from excel file) ItemBrand NameDescriptionCommentslbsoz BackpackZ Pak Arc Haul49L main body, 2.5L each side pocket, 8L center pocket, 62 Liters Totalwater resistant. Gridstop Fabric. Arched. Bear canister fits verticle inside. Better at 30 lb than Arc Blast. (not planning on raincover but line interior)18  Z Pak Arc Haul(1) Shoulder Pouch, Jetblack Gridstop  0.5  Z Pak Arc Haul(1) Pair Belt Pouch, Black DCF  1.5  Z Pak Arc Haul(1) Set Trekking Pole Holders  0.4  Z Pak Arc HaulV Top Strap  0.5  Z Pak Arc HaulShock Cord LashingSide Straps 0.5 Bear CanisterGarcia BackpackerCache 8129.8L 600cu in. 2 lb 11 oz. 8 dia x 12" IGBC cert.~100 cu in. per 1 day of food. Top requires coin or hard edge to unscrew.Possibly more secure than Bear Vault. (means est 4-5-6 days food)The Garcia holds roughly 10 packages of Mountain House 2-serving meals.212 TentBig Agnus TentCopper SpurCopper Spur HV UL1High Volume Ultra Light 1 person tent. (Footprnt sold separate)Much use on trails. A popular trail tent. Side entrance.22 Sleeping PadNemo Tensor InsulatedR4     3"thick Reg Wide = 25x72x3yellow, pump sack included in price, insulated, quiet, 10-20F13 Sleeping Pad Backpackng QuiltHammock Gear Econ 30 Quilt800 fill power duck down. 1.1 oz fabric. 30 degr. 20 oz weight.30 Degr+ quilt.If colder wear clothes to incr warmth. 800 fill power water repellant down. 2 oz overfill to minimize down shifting.16.2 Sleeping Bag LinerSea to Summit100% Premium Silk Liner - TravelerRipstop Lightweight Silk 5.4 StoveBRS StovesUltralight Backpacking Stove / 23 gramsscrews directly onto fuel cancook individually. It takes just minutes to heat water to rehydrate food. (ref$20) 1 Titanium CupToaks750ml cooking containerTOAKS Titanium 750ml Pot with Bail Handle. 24fl oz capacity (ref$39) 3.9 Titanium SporkSnowPeakSporkfork/spoon w serrated edge only cooking eating utinsile (ref$9) 2 Water FiltrationSawyer SqueezeGood for 100,000 filtrations. Get 2 waterbags with it. Bigger model / not mini  3 Water BottleAny Off-brandWater Bottle 16 fl oz. Disposable. (NotNalgeen)Carry 2 of these on trail. (1 liter is 34 fl oz. 1.5 lter is 50 fl oz) 3 Rain GearZ Pack VerticeRain top for upper bodyRain top for upper body. Large Waterproof breathable. Black 5.7   Camp ShoesCrocsturdy sandal / flip flop / Croclight wt. for camp wear & stream crossing 5 Hiking PolesCascade MountainTech walking poles3K Carbon Fiber Quick Lock Trekking Poles Cork GripCork grips, 3k carbon poles, tungsten carbide tips max length 54".10 guide bookThe A.T. Guide2019 editionto be carried and used on the trail. [Order #22534] (January 7, 2019) Dale 6 Basic Gear Weight Calcs869.6 Basic Gear Weight Calcs4.44.4 Summing Known Basic Gear Weight Total:12.4 FoodDry Food1st 4 day food supply 74 WaterWaterstart with two 16 fl oz bottles of waterThe weight of a fluid ounce of water in pounds is equal to 8.34 / 1282.1 Isopropynol FuelMSR Fuel Can2 small canscarry 1 can each. Restock on trail.  7.4 Food & Fuel Weight Calcs9.111.4 Food & Fuel Weight Calcs0.70.7 Food & Fuel Weight Totals9.8 Running Start Pack Weight Basic Gear Calcs12.4 Running Start Pack Weight Food & Fuel Calcs9.8 Running Start Pack Weight Calcs Total (known & calc wts)22.1 11 adder33.1 Clothes packing  weighed as part of pack grand total      Jacket  cold weather* 2lbs11   Gloves  cold weather*  -    scarf  cold weather poly neck warmer*  -    stocking cap  night sleep and cold days  x9lbs   baseball cap  goes well with Vertice raincoat hood  x   Rain Pants  Will have rain pants at least thru Smokeys.* x   Sleep Top old poly top 3/4 length cut sleevesin dry bag  x   Sleep Bottom old sheer poly bottomsin dry bag  x   Sleep Socks old alpaca wool socks (from Maine!)in dry bag  x   Extra socksDarn ToughHike/Trek light cushionmerino wool combo. Packing my fears  x   Extra socksWrightsockLightweight Double Layer Coolmesh IIbuilt in liner socks, very comfortable liner. two layer: outer & poly liner  x   Extra socksInjinjiultra thin 41% nuwool with poly. possible liner sock use  x   Extra socksmiscvery light weighthave a couple of extra pairs  x   extra topDickies85 poly / 12 wool long sleevecold weather for layering* x   extra bottoms poly slim long underwearcold weather for layering* x Daily Meds   Med 1Store separate easy accessible  x     Med2Store separate easy accessible  x Foot BalmGold Bond   Friction DefenseHandy Access  x  Body Glide  Foot Glide antiblister balmHandy Access  x Daily Toiletries   Crest ToothpasteStore with food  x     ToothbrushStore with food  x     Dental FlossStore separate easy accessible  x     Hand SanitizerHandy Access  x     Toilet PaperHandy Access  x First Aid Kit   IbuprofenStore with food  x     Assorted FADsStore First Aid Kit  x     TegadermStore First Aid Kit  x     Micropore tapeStore First Aid Kit  x     WrapStore First Aid Kit  x     MoleskinStore First Aid Kit  x    Diarrhea tabletStore First Aid Kit  x     Antihistamine tabletsStore First Aid Kit  x     Ear Plugs softStore First Aid Kit  x     Insect RepellantStore First Aid Kit  x     Nail ClippersStore First Aid Kit  x     Aquaphor ointmentStore First Aid Kit  x     Alcohol wipesStore First Aid Kit  x     Water Supply Chemical TabletsStore First Aid Kit       BenadrylStore First Aid Kit  x     Corn Starch BagsStore First Aid Kit  x Tools   Small Screw diver & Mag glassStore First Aid Kit  x     Knife (w/ strong flat screw)Handy Access  x     Gorilla Tape   x     Sharpie Pen   x     WhistleHandy Access  x     Compass   x     Bic LighterStore with stove  x     TrowelTitanium cat hole digger  x     Head Light Energizerwith 3 AAA batteries  x Dry SacksSea to SummitWaterproof bags for interior BP storageUse especially for sleeping bag/clothes  x Plastic Bag(s)Compactor bagBack Pack Lineralso for wet vs dry separation (wet tent / wet rain gear) ?  x Footprint sleep pad cut plasticto be used as lightweight sleeping pad footprint  x Footprint tent Plastic Make own by cutting plastic supply in garage. Use for tent.  x plastic cupAny Off-brandCoffee Cup with cap closurePlastic coffee cup for quick morning coffee? Vertical "cup" for side pockets  x Towel  A quick dry lighter weight specific camp towel  x Food Prep Food Steeping PouchMade per Darwinonthetrail video  x kerchef Cotton kerchef   x Mosquito Net Net to cover headI have only one.  x PillowREITravel Down PillowMy own well used down camp pillow.   x Cell Phone ATT (anticipating not the best coverage)Phone, cord, Jack   Hiking AppGut Hooks AppAT Hiker App shows water holes camps20 per yr. might track on trail also.   Weather AppDark SkyDark Sky the weather appRecommended need to test    Clothes wearing  Not Weighed and not part of Pack Weight    Trail ShoesAltra Timp TrailNice wide toe box, medium cushion."Trailrunners" a class of shoe for trail hiking. went 1/2 size larger17.6   Ankle GaiterREI medium nuisance protection    Trail SocksREITechnical Hikingtoe & heel cushion, 53% merino wool with nylon    Trail Socks Light Poly liner socksvery light    PantsLL Bean100 NylonOld comfortable. Quick dry    Underwear yes     ShirtColumbia PFGLong Sleeve     Undershirt Poly T-shirt     gloves Lightweight for gripping poles     HatTilly Airflo Good brim hat for some sunscreen