It’s Here, It’s Gear!
The Gear List
Hey everybody, it’s time to talk about everybody’s favorite subject: gear! This is my first thru-hike, I had lots of research and time to get this stuff together. Could I have made different/better choices? Most certainly. Am I pleased with the end results? Yes! For me, this setup will work, and that’s all I care about for this trip. I would eventually like to attain the coveted ‘ultralight’ status, someday, but time will tell. I don’t need that many luxuries on the trail, but a couple are nice! And, no matter what, all of the gear I have accumulated this year will serve me some purpose in the future. So, without further ado, let’s get to it!
Shelter/Sleep System
Tent: REI Co-op Flash Air 2. I chose this tent because it was light, and has poles that can be used with it just in case my trekking poles aren’t up for the job. As a matter of fact, tomorrow afternoon I am going on a short overnight to test this out.
Ground Sheet: Polycro sheet from Garage Grown Gear. I got a 2 pack of these groundsheets, sized large, for like $13. Well worth it for extra ground protection, and it will also double as protection for my sleeping pad when in a shelter!
Sleeping Pad: Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Ultra. The weight was just right for me, and the insulation will help. I tend to sleep warm, but it is September in Vermont, so best be prepared. Also, the price was a huge selling point for me.
Sleeping Quilt: REI Co-op Magma 30 Sleeping Quilt. I have wanted to try a quilt ever since I first read about them. Mummy bags are too constricting for my tastes, so a quilt seemed like a great solution. I got this bad chicken on sale for 50% off, and I am excited to test it out! I have used it one night so far in high temps, and could have gotten away without it. We will see how it goes!
Pillow: Air Pillow from Garage Grown Gear. Originally for hospital use apparently, its just enough for my weary head to rest, and is super light. If it fails, I’m only out a couple bucks, and I will just use a stuff sack with clothes.
Jared Bryce continues to provide details behind his gear, you can read it here.
October 27, 2024
Trek ya
Njia ya Appalachian, Njia ya Divide ya Bara, Njia ya Crest ya Pasifiki, na kila kitu katikati. Tumejitolea kutumikia backpackers ya umbali mrefu.
Sisi sote ni vitu vya nyuma vya umbali mrefu.
Njia ya Appalachian, Njia ya Divide ya Bara, Njia ya Crest ya Pasifiki, na kila kitu katikati. Tumejitolea kutumikia jamii ya thru-hiking na umbali mrefu wa backpacking.
KUMBUKA: Mjadala wa Cordial unaruhusiwa na kuhimizwa. Ikiwa wewe ni mkatili, hata hivyo, maoni yako yatafutwa. Ikiwa unafanya mashambulizi ya kibinafsi kwa mtoa maoni mwingine au Blogger ya Trek au Mwandishi, utapigwa marufuku kutoka ukurasa huu.
Chunguza Maudhui Zaidi
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
A favorite of ultralight hikers, backpackers, bikers, and travelers, the Sawyer Squeeze filter is the gold standard in water filters for anyone concerned about weight and universal compatibility.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
In the morning before getting to the park, I applied insect repellent (Picaridin lotion by Sawyer).
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
A Sawyer Squeeze water filtration system that blows any other system out of the — say it with me — water.
Kutoka kwa kikosi
Mazungumzo ya Campfire na jamii yetu, kutoka kwa Wanachama wa Squad na Mabalozi kwa Washirika wa Brand na timu ya Sawyer.
