Saturday, June 18, 2005

Joe's Ultralight Backpacking / Gear List

Joe's Ultralight Backpacking / Gear List: "ON THE BOD
Hiking Shoes (Lowa Tempest Lo) Watch
Nylon T-Shirt 2 pair 'SmartWool' Socks
Nylon Hiking Pants Sunglasses
Nylon running shorts Hiking poles (duct tape wrapped around)
Hat (O.R. Sonoran Sombrero)


THE PACK
NOTE: Sleeping pad is inside the pack, providing some form.


CORE CLOTHES
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Backpack (GoLite Breeze, 3000+ ci) Nylon Anorak (pockets cut away)
Feathered Friends Swallow (20F, 800-fill) Long Underwear Top (lighweight)
6'x8' Siltarp knockoff (Campmor) Long Underwear Top (Expedition-wt.)
A16 Bug Bivy Long Underwear Bottoms (lightweight)
50' Nylon guy line (cut in pieces) Balaclava (O.R. Windstopper fleece)
Seven Kelty Nobendium stakes Gloves, Fleece (cutout fingertips)
3/4-length Sleeping Pad (RidgeRest) GoLite Dome Umbrella
Tyvek groundsheet (6'x3') Bandana


SURVIVAL
-------- HOUSEKEEPING/KITCHEN
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1st Aid Kit
Leatherman 'Micra' Titanium pot w/ lid (1.3 liter)
Compass, Orienteering Esbit Pocket Stove
'Hurricane' matches Base Stove Reflector (aluminum foil)
Whistle (plastic) Windscreen (folded aluminum foil)
Iodine/Neutra"

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