PCT Gear – 2013

This is my gear list in progress:

Shelter – Henry Shires: Contrail – 1lb 8.5oz

Footprint – Tyvek, I cut it to the exact shape of my tent floor.

Sleeping Bag – Western Mountaineering: UltraLite. I got the 6’6″ model, I dont want my feet smashed into the base of the bag. – 1lb 15oz

Sleeping Pad – ThermaRest: Z-Lite Regular. I cut 1 panel off and may cut off another, it doesnt seem like padding is needed past the calves and each panel weighs an ounce. – 13oz

Pack – Gregory Z55.

StoveJetBoil – 11.75oz

Water Purification – SteriPEN: Classic. I did not want to purify my water with chemicals, this is a great option. – 3.5oz

HeadlampPezl: Tikka Plus 2 – 3oz

Shirts – 2 Columbia Tamiami II

Pants – 2 White Sierra Convertibles

Mosquito Jacket – Incredibly light, I was issued this while working at Lignumvitae Key as a park ranger. Keeping this with my parents until I hit Northern CA.

Hat – Tilley: LTM6

Sleeping Clothes – Patagonia: Capilene 3’s

Hiking Shoes – Asics running shoes

Camp/Fording Shoes – Crocs – 1lb

Trekking Poles – Leki: Makalu (Thanks Dad)