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Alrighty, so Dancer and I are coming down to the wire before our Maryland Section hike next week. Today is my last day off before we leave for Harpers Ferry after I get off work Monday night. I thought I'd post my gear list here to see if anyone has any thoughts, ideas, etc for it. I alwas like looking at folks' gear lists and playing around with it to help make refinements. I've changed mine around so much in the last 2 years that it's nowhere near what I used when I first started backpacking. Anyway, here ya go:
Pack
ULA Catalyst
Giant Ziploc Bag (Pack Liner)
JRB Pack Cover/Gear Hammock
Shelter
Warbonnet Blackbird 1.7 DL
Speer Winter Tarp
5' Tree Huggers
Whoopie Slings
Tarp Stakes
Sleeping Insulation/Comfort
Speer Top Blanket III with 1oz Overfill
Speer SnugFit Underquilt
Therm-a-Rest Pillow
Cooking/Water
Trail Designs Caldera Keg-F
Long Handle Sea To Summit Titanium Spoon
12oz Denatured Alcohol in Mt. Dew Bottle
Bic Lighter
1L Gatorade Bottle
Platypus 2+ Container
ULA Amigo Pro Gravity Filter
Carried Clothing
REI Sahara Zip-Off Pants
REI Sahara LS Tee
2 Extra Pairs Darn Tough Socks
Extra Pair Undies
North Face 100 Wt. Fleece Zip-Up Sweater
North Face Fleece Watchcap
REI Down Jacket
Dri-Ducks Rain Jacket and Pants
2 Bandanas
Crocs
Worn Clothing
REI Sahara Zip-Off Pants
REI SS Tee
Darn Tough Socks
Dunham Hiking Boots
Old Olive Cravat (It's a Marine thing, you wouldn't understand. Thanks, Bearpaw.)
Hammock Forums Hat
Bandana
Miscellaneous
Rat Izula Knife
Toilet Paper
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Travel Size Gold Bond Powder
Toilet Paper
Wet Ones (Dried. Does that make them Dry Ones?)
Head Lamp
Camera
Mini-Tripod
Duct Tape
Trekking Poles
1 oz Bottle Campsuds
Camp Towel
Appalachian Pages for Maryland Section
ID/Money
First Aid Kit
2 6x7cm Tegaderm
2 3x4" Telfa
Moleskin
Assorted Band-aids
4 Packs Triple Antibiotic Ointment
5 Alcohol Prep Pads
5 Betadine Prep Pads
1 Pr Nitrile Gloves
1 Vial Mastisol
Ibuprofen
2 Safety Pins
Finger Nail Clippers
Purell Hand Sanitizer
That's everything, except food and water. I haven't weighed everything. As a matter of fact, I haven't weighed anything. I really don't care about numbers, I just know it feels comfortable on my back and that's all that matters. Y'all have fun with the gear list. Dancer and I will post a trip report and pics after we get back. We've been looking forward to this hike for a while now and can't wait! See some of y'all at the MAHHA Hang next Friday! :thumbup1:
Looks good Hooch i think you have just about everything covered only thing i would add...and this is just me is maybe a princeton tec light...there small ones with the on/off switch as backup can hang it off a zipper on your pack...and an extra knife...never know if you headlamp will take a dump on ya or you break or dull your knife
Looks good Hooch i think you have just about everything covered only thing i would add...and this is just me is maybe a princeton tec light...there small ones with the on/off switch as backup can hang it off a zipper on your pack...and an extra knife...never know if you headlamp will take a dump on ya or you break or dull your knifeThanks, but no need for an extra light, have a small keychain light on my hammock ridgeline. The knife I have now (http://www.ratcutlery.com/neck_knife.htm) is sharp as a razor and **** near bombproof. :D
Sounds good Hooch i do the same thing with the light on my ridgeline :D
how many miles are you doing on this trip ??
.......how many miles are you doing on this trip ??Dancer, Miksmi and I are doing the Maryland section of the AT from Pen-Mar Park to Harpers Ferry. Total mileage is 40.5 miles. :D
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ULA Catalyst
what is the size of that pack M or L and cubic inch's
animalcontrol
10-28-2009, 09:50
Hooch,
I thought you were going to the Ditch hang?
Sat link?
PS- where did you score your GoldBond in a travel size?
What is the size of that pack M or L and cubic inch'sIt's a medium.
Cubes are broken down thusly:
Main Body: 2600ci
Front Mesh Pocket: 600ci
Side Mesh Pocket: 350ci each
Hipblet Pockets: 100ci
Extension Collar: 600ci
Total Packable Volume: 4600ci
Hooch,
I thought you were going to the Ditch hang?
Sat link?
PS- where did you score your GoldBond in a travel size?
I went for Monday night. Had things to tend to yesterday and today. I scored the Gold Bond travel size at Target. They're the mecca of all things travel size. :thumbup:
thanks for the infoNo sweat. Here's a little more intel.
ULA Catalyst Pack (http://www.ula-equipment.com/catalyst.asp)
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animalcontrol
10-28-2009, 10:19
I went for Monday night. Had things to tend to yesterday and today. I scored the Gold Bond travel size at Target. They're the mecca of all things travel size. :thumbup:
good to know I can obtain smaller sizes of necessary powders and ointments at the big red bullseye!
enjoy your trip with Dancer...list looks A-OK
HappyCamper
10-28-2009, 10:35
Have a great trip y'all. And see you at the hang!
Here is my gear list. I can't wait for this hike! Of course having my Hooch with me makes it better! Before anyone asks....yes I went back to my cinch buckles. I didn't feel comfortable with the whoopie slings.
1. Pack group
• Backpack – Gregory Jade 60 – 56 oz
• Pack cover – REI Duck’s Back Rain Cover – 6 oz
2. Shelter group
• Tarp – Speer Winter Tarp - 18.1 oz (includes stuff sack and guidelines)
• 8 groundhog stakes - 5.68 oz
• 10 figure 9’s - Nite Ize – 1.3 oz
• Hammock - ENO double nest - 22 oz
• Nylon Straps 24 ft, Dutch Clips & 2 cinch buckles
3. Sleeping group
• Under quilt – Speer Snug Fit – 29 oz
• Top quilt – DIY made – 22 oz
• 1 Sea to Summit Ultra Sil Stuff sack 20 liter – 1.8 oz
4. Kitchen group
• Stove – Trangia Mini BP stove ( stove, stand, pot, lid & grabber) – 5.75 oz
• Spoon, Fork, Knife and wind screen for stove
• Stuff Sack for Kitchen group
• Bear bag rope
• Bandana
• 2l platypus water bladder – 5.5 oz
• (2)1 liter nalgene bottle – 12.4 oz
• splash guard - 1 oz
• Katadin Hiker Pro water filter – 11 oz
5. Hygiene group
• Bandana
• Hand Sanitizer (1 oz)
• Baby wipes & face cloths
• Small tooth brush & trial size toothpaste
• Trial size deodorant
• Gold bond powder in Ziploc
• Partial roll of toilet paper
• Orange trowel
6. Navigation group
• Map
• Trail Guide pages
• Small notebook and pen
• Head lamp – Petzl – 2.9 oz
7. Repair/first aid group
• Duct tape
• First Aid Kit
• Eye care kit
8. Luxury items
• Camera
• Extra batteries
• Cell phone
9. Rain group
• Rain jacket
• Rain pants
10. Clothing group
• Silk long underwear top and bottom
• Long-sleeve shirt
• Pull-over fleece top
• 3 pr of clean underwear
• 3 pr of sock liners & 2 pr extra socks
• Fleece gloves
• Fleece hat
• 1 pr “camp” socks
• Crocs
11. Clothing worn and items carried group
• Wicking t-shirt
• Underwear & bra
• Zip-up fleece jacket
• Hiking pants
• Socks and liners
• Boots
• ID & cash
• Whistle
• Pocket knife
• Gadget (time, temp, elevation, barometric pressure etc)
• Trekking poles
Here is my gear list. I can't wait for this hike! Of course having my Hooch with me makes it better! Before anyone asks....yes I went back to my cinch buckles. I didn't feel comfortable with the whoopie slings.
1. Pack group
• Backpack – Gregory Jade 60 – 56 oz
• Pack cover – REI Duck’s Back Rain Cover – 6 oz
2. Shelter group
• Tarp – Speer Winter Tarp - 18.1 oz (includes stuff sack and guidelines)
• 8 groundhog stakes - 5.68 oz
• 10 figure 9’s - Nite Ize – 1.3 oz
• Hammock - ENO double nest - 22 oz
• Nylon Straps 24 ft, Dutch Clips & 2 cinch buckles
3. Sleeping group
• Under quilt – Speer Snug Fit – 29 oz
• Top quilt – DIY made – 22 oz
• 1 Sea to Summit Ultra Sil Stuff sack 20 liter – 1.8 oz
4. Kitchen group
• Stove – Trangia Mini BP stove ( stove, stand, pot, lid & grabber) – 5.75 oz
• Spoon, Fork, Knife and wind screen for stove
• Stuff Sack for Kitchen group
• Bear bag rope
• Bandana
• 2l platypus water bladder – 5.5 oz
• (2)1 liter nalgene bottle – 12.4 oz
• splash guard - 1 oz
• Katadin Hiker Pro water filter – 11 oz
5. Hygiene group
• Bandana
• Hand Sanitizer (1 oz)
• Baby wipes & face cloths
• Small tooth brush & trial size toothpaste
• Trial size deodorant
• Gold bond powder in Ziploc
• Partial roll of toilet paper
• Orange trowel
6. Navigation group
• Map
• Trail Guide pages
• Small notebook and pen
• Head lamp – Petzl – 2.9 oz
7. Repair/first aid group
• Duct tape
• First Aid Kit
• Eye care kit
8. Luxury items
• Camera
• Extra batteries
• Cell phone
9. Rain group
• Rain jacket
• Rain pants
10. Clothing group
• Silk long underwear top and bottom
• Long-sleeve shirt
• Pull-over fleece top
• 3 pr of clean underwear
• 3 pr of sock liners & 2 pr extra socks
• Fleece gloves
• Fleece hat
• 1 pr “camp” socks
• Crocs
11. Clothing worn and items carried group
• Wicking t-shirt
• Underwear & bra
• Zip-up fleece jacket
• Hiking pants
• Socks and liners
• Boots
• ID & cash
• Whistle
• Pocket knife
• Gadget (time, temp, elevation, barometric pressure etc)
• Trekking poles
You're so sexy when you're organized and talking gear. :boggle::wuv:
.......hang it off a zipper on your pack.......You know what? I was just looking at my pack and it dawned on me that it doesn't have a single zipper. Not one. Cool. :shades:
you too have a great hike!!!!
so jealous............
TinaLouise
10-29-2009, 08:58
Question... How well does that GoldBond powder work out for you'all??? I've just never carried powder and wondered if it worked??
How many days will you be hiking?
Have a good time!! Post back how your equipment choices work out.
TinaLouise
I have a group of 8 doing a section hike with hammocks next weekend, good timing guys :)
we started in maryland heading south this year now starting at front royal heading into shenandoah, they complained a lot when I had them do a 21 mile day last time so I'm maxing it out at 13 per day this time or I might be found trailside by another hiker :D
The knife I have now (http://www.ratcutlery.com/neck_knife.htm) is sharp as a razor and **** near bombproof.
oooooh, pretty!
Question... How well does that GoldBond powder work out for you'all??? I've just never carried powder and wondered if it worked??
How many days will you be hiking?
Have a good time!! Post back how your equipment choices work out.
TinaLouise
This is new to my list. I've lost 10 lbs this month (yay!) and I'm not sure how my hiking clothes are going to react. I'm taking it in case I get uncomfortable rubbing going on.
VegaMike
10-29-2009, 14:18
Hooch, I also have a ULA Catalyst. Using the Ziploc bag as a pack liner is a great idea. What size fits?
VegaMike
10-29-2009, 14:30
I've lost 10 lbs this month (yay!)..Congrats, Dancer! Thanks you and Hooch posting your gear list, I'm getting mine together now. Looking forward to meeting both of you. I emailed Hooch with some trip planning questions.
I lost my hammock callowness last night as I slumbered heavily in my Warbonnet Blackbird with JRB High Sierra Sniveller tq and Mt Washington 3 uq. It was only 50F so I was quite toasty. Slept until 7:15am, a new unprecedented record for me. Hammocks have only one problem -- they're too comfortable!
This is new to my list. I've lost 10 lbs this month (yay!) and I'm not sure how my hiking clothes are going to react. I'm taking it in case I get uncomfortable rubbing going on.
10lbs! Yay!
Belt for your trousers?
I use Brave Soldier's Friction Zone stuff when bicycling - I find that, since it is hydrophobic it stays effective a long time. Gold Bond or other powders just clump up and don't work for me. except on my feet. Then they're good.
Dancer, Miksmi and I are doing the Maryland section of the AT from Pen-Mar Park to Harpers Ferry. Total mileage is 40.5 miles. :D
Ive done that, many times, at different times of the year.
Its beautiful country.
See if you can find the "devils playground." It used to be a great scramble area.
Congrats, Dancer! Thanks you and Hooch posting your gear list, I'm getting mine together now. Looking forward to meeting both of you. I emailed Hooch with some trip planning questions.
I lost my hammock callowness last night as I slumbered heavily in my Warbonnet Blackbird with JRB High Sierra Sniveller tq and Mt Washington 3 uq. It was only 50F so I was quite toasty. Slept until 7:15am, am unheard of new record for me. Hammocks have only one problem -- they're too comfortable!
I love my hammock! At the last hang I was in mine for 12 hours the last night...:)
Thanks for the congrats, I've worked hard and broken in new boots in the meantime. Can't wait to meet you too. I'm really looking forward to this hike.
10lbs! Yay!
Belt for your trousers?
I use Brave Soldier's Friction Zone stuff when bicycling - I find that, since it is hydrophobic it stays effective a long time. Gold Bond or other powders just clump up and don't work for me. except on my feet. Then they're good.
Thanks, I'll check that stuff out, maybe before we leave. For 5 days, better safe than sorry.
Hooch, I also have a ULA Catalyst. Using the Ziploc bag as a pack liner is a great idea. What size fits?A big 'un. Not sure of the size, but think it's an XL.
TinaLouise
10-30-2009, 07:56
The knife I have now (http://www.ratcutlery.com/neck_knife.htm) is sharp as a razor and **** near bombproof. :D
oh my.... I just looked up your knife.....:boggle:
It comes in my favorite color, pink!!! Would you happen to know if all the "stuff" that goes with the knife is also in pink??? The pictures only show the black.
Thanks Hooch... looks like I'll be adding more to my Christmas list!!! I bet my mom freaks out when I tell her I want a pink knife:rolleyes:
TinaLouise
TinaLouise
10-30-2009, 08:13
10lbs! Yay!
Belt for your trousers?
I use Brave Soldier's Friction Zone stuff when bicycling - I find that, since it is hydrophobic it stays effective a long time. Gold Bond or other powders just clump up and don't work for me. except on my feet. Then they're good.
My last hiking trip, I wore a skirt. The skirt worked out extreamly fantasticly well (can you tell I really liked wearing a skirt??) But by the 4th day, my upper inner legs were starting to scream at me. So I've looked into Brave Souldiers stuff and into BodyGlide and Hydropel and will be taking at least one of these products with me on my next hiking trip.
Dancer, WOW!! congrats on the 10 lb loss!!! I've been trying to loose weight for over a year now and nothing, nada, zip has come off:rolleyes:
My last hiking trip, I wore a skirt. The skirt worked out extreamly fantasticly well (can you tell I really liked wearing a skirt??) But by the 4th day, my upper inner legs were starting to scream at me. So I've looked into Brave Souldiers stuff and into BodyGlide and Hydropel and will be taking at least one of these products with me on my next hiking trip.
Dancer, WOW!! congrats on the 10 lb loss!!! I've been trying to loose weight for over a year now and nothing, nada, zip has come off:rolleyes:
It can be a challenge for sure. I've been walking 4 miles 3 or 4 times a week, staying away from sugar and fast food, reducing my portions sizes and drinking lots and lots of water. I eat whole wheat bread and brown rice but try to do that at lunch and go lower carb at dinner. Lots of fish and chicken, fresh or frozen veggies and fresh fruit. Watching my sodium intake really closely. Also trying not to eat anything after 7pm. Might not work for everyone but it does for me.
If you are interested in some of the specific tips I use pm me and I'll share some things that work well.
riverkeeper
10-30-2009, 22:48
Question... How well does that GoldBond powder work out for you'all??? I've just never carried powder and wondered if it worked??
How many days will you be hiking?
Have a good time!! Post back how your equipment choices work out.
TinaLouise
Gold Bond works pretty well in the pits and stuff after washing ... it works best tho' Tina in a place you don't have. ;)
You'll have a nice week if you hiking during the first weekend in Nov. Sunny all week in Hagserstown (the main "metroplois" in the area) with some great temps. The leaves are pretty much all down but still some good hiking. We have had a good amount of rain so no worries about water.
Some places and suggested times (for the best light to photograph them)
Annapolis Rocks in the Eveing (west faceing about .25 w of the trail)
White Rocks in the morning (right on the trail, south east faceing),
Weaverton Cliffs morning or evening
(just my favorite places along the AT in MD )
have fun.
VegaMike
11-02-2009, 14:45
Hooch or Dancer,
Please give me a call to finalize meeting up in Harpers Ferry. I sent emails & PMs w/my phone to both of you.
..Mike
Post hike, things I didn't take on the trail that were on my gear list:
REI Down Jacket
Campsuds
Got by just fine without them. Trip report with plenty of pics to be forthcoming.
BTW, Miksmi earned his trail name on the MD section hike. His love of vegetables led us to dub him VegaMike. A great guy and a great hiking partner. VegaMike, I'll hike with you anytime, buddy. Thanks for going with us, we enjoyed your company. :thumbup:
'Allo!
oh my.... I just looked up your knife.....:boggle:
It comes in my favorite color, pink!!! Would you happen to know if all the "stuff" that goes with the knife is also in pink??? The pictures only show the black.
Thanks Hooch... looks like I'll be adding more to my Christmas list!!! I bet my mom freaks out when I tell her I want a pink knife:rolleyes:
TinaLouise
It's not just pink... it's tactical pink :D
Time for a group buy?
I also really like this knife... not in pink ofcourse because I am a cool dude :shades: :D
Enjoy the hike guys!
Duncan.