Here is my light weight gear list for a 7 day pack. My goal was to get a sub 30 lb pack with gear that will keep me comfortable and warm. I'm not happy when I'm on the trail if I'm cold, wet or hungry so I've made some choices that aren't necessarily the lightest but will address these. If you want to see the spreadsheet in fullscreen you can do so by clicking here.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Ultralight Gear list
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Thanks for the great list. I noticed you didn't have any boots on the list. Did you hike in the runners?
Yes, I did hike in the runners. They worked out fine but the trail was pretty dry when I did it. Travelling light allowed me to quickly pick my way around most wet spots. All of the traditional backpackers had to just plow through the bad spots which probably made the experience that much worse. The times when the runners did get wet, they dried out fairly quickly but if it had rained the whole trip it might have gotten uncomfortable. The light weight gaiters/spats I had with me didn't really help to do more than keep the sand from getting into the runners, so a more traditional pair would be recommended. The hiking pole was also a great help in getting around the mud pits without getting wet too many times.
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