if he needs a rope.
Part 8:
"g's"
Gear-Checklist
For a 5-Day Trip to Rocky
Mt. Natl. Park (Revised 8/03)
G-WeB is proud to present "g's" Gear Checklist for a 5-day Backpacking Trip (to Rocky Mt. Natl. Park - 8/03). As the Boys get closer to August, "g" will update and refine his gear, clothing and food (personal and community) lists. This year, he's committed to (really) having the lightest pack among the guys... 35-lbs!
REMEMBER:
(1) The Gear Checklist includes some of the clothing (e.g., sweater, jacket, etc.) you might wear on Day One of your backpacking trip. At the time of this writing, I'd expect about 4-lbs of Community gear/food and about 6-lbs. of personal food.
(2) Hydration: Always carry an extra hydration bladder for longer hiking days and in case your primary bladder becomes unusable.
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lb./oz.
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Item: Gear
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lb./oz.
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Item: Clothing
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3/7
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Aether 60 (pack) | Hiking Boots | |||
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4/12
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Tent w/ plastic ground cloth (Sierra Design Clip Flashlight CD for 2 ) |
1-pair lt-weight Cool Max socks | |||
| Nylon jogging shorts | |||||
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2/10
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Sleeping bag - Western Mountaineering, MegaLight Down Bag (new) |
1-Moisture wicking T-shirt | |||
| ball cap (2-oz) w/ clip | |||||
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1/8
/14 |
Therm-a-rest Ultra Light Sleeping pad, or Therm-a-rest Ridge Rest (closed foam) |
Sun glasses | |||
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/1
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1-pair lt-weight Cool Max socks | ||||
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/0.5
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Pillow case for stuffing (Fleece, light weight pillow case) |
/2
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4-handkerchiefs (synthetic) | ||
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/4
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1-nylon jogging shorts | ||||
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0/5
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Eye glasses and case |
1/3
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2-T-shirts (lt.weight/moisture wicking) | ||
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0/2
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Camera holder (OR brand shoulder strap pouch) |
/6
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1-long sleeved T-shirt (lt.wt./moist.wick) | ||
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/11
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1-ultra light, micro-fleece sweater | ||||
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0/6
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Rain cover for pack, or Umbrella (lightened) |
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1- lt. weight micro-fleece vest - maybe? | ||
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/9
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long underwear - silk | ||||
| 0/3 | Toilet paper (1/3
roll) in zip lock bag w/ double lined zip lock bags for used TP |
1/13
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Rain shell (Gore-Tex) - pants/jacket | ||
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/0.5
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Bandana | ||||
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0/1
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Fork and Spoon (Titanium) |
/8
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Micro-fleece leggings/pants (new) | ||
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0/4
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MSR Titan Titanium Mug/Pot/Bowl w/ Lid | / | Book - lightweight | ||
| 1/2 | Camp stool |
1/10?
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Misc. Zippered Pouch (see below) | ||
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4/5.6
4/2 |
2-Qt. of sport drink (filled) in MSR Dromlite Hydration System, or Two, 1-qt soda bottles for H2O |
/12? | Personal First Aide Kit (see below) | ||
| /5? | Black food bag w/ 50 ft. 3/16" nylon cord | ||||
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0/3.1
/1 |
Extra MSR Dromlite bladder (2-lt.), or |
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| 2/7 | Bear Proof Food Canister | ||||
| /1 | 1-chamois towel in zip lock bag |
/12
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Convertable, zipper pants | ||
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Waterproof nylon bag for sleeping bag |
/2
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Warm hat - wind blocking
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| / | Freezer type Zip-loc bags for dry clothes | / | 1-small compression sack for clothes | ||
| / | 4 heavy duty plastic storage bags |
/5
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2-briefs (moisture wicking) | ||
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Total Personal Gear/Clothing/H20:
27-lbs... and counting? |
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Community Food
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1/5-filled | 22-fl.oz. Bottle (MSR) - | ||
| 1/2 |
Water Filter* (MSR
Miniworks) -
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1/5-filled | 22-fl.oz. Bottle (MSR) - | ||
| 1/2 |
Water Filter* (MSR
Miniworks) -
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1/5-filled | 22-fl.oz. Bottle (MSR) - | ||
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Platypus Water Tank (6-Gal) -
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1/6 |
Multi-fuel (white gas) stove*
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Platypus Water Tank (6-Gal) -
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1/6 |
Multi-fuel (white gas) stove*
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| /2 | Platypus measuring cup bladder - | ||||
| 1/2 | 4-1/2 qt. MSR Blacklite pot/ cov- | ||||
| 1/2 | 4-1/2 qt. MSR Blacklite pot/ cov- | 2/ |
Tarp 6x10: Very optional. However,
in a rainy climate, cooking without one could be quite uncomforatable!
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| /12 | 4 qt. MSR Blacklite pot/ cov- | ||||
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Pot Gripper -
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Pot Gripper -
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/12 |
200 ft. of 3/16" Nylon parachute cord
for tarp -
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Folding spatula, ladle, strainer -
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Folding spatula, ladle, strainer -
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/3 |
Cookware washing kit (biodegradable soap,
scrubby, sponge) -
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8" EMS non-stick fry
pan -
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8" EMS non-stick fry
pan -
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1/ | Community
First Aid Kit - Nail clipper, multi-tool, emergency foil blanket, tweezers, Hypo-tears (brand name), bite kit. |
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* Don't
forget spare parts for field repairs!
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0/2.7
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Head lamp Aurora 3-LED |
/10
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Digital camera (packed on shoulder strap)Elph s300 w/ 2 extra CF cards | ||
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/2
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3-AAA batteries - extra for head lamp |
/2
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2 - Battery packs - extra, for camera | ||
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0/6
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1-Motorolla WalkAbout |
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Vasoline for dried "o-rings" /gaskets | ||
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0/1.5
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3-AA batteries - extra, for Walkabout |
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1-carabiners (itty bitty) to hang on pack | ||
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4-plastic grocery sized bags for dirty clothes, storing boots (in tent), etc. |
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2-gal. size, zip lock freezer bags for personal trash to be carried out | ||
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/1
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Pocket knife |
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Storm/water proof matches | ||
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/1
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Lightened wallet contents in Zip-loc bag |
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3-ft. duct tape for emergency repairs | ||
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/3
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50-ft. nylon parachute rope |
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1-pen (very small)/4 small sheets paper | ||
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Eye glass repair kit w/ magnifying glass |
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Extra cap and end for plastic squeeze tube | ||
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Repair kit/parts - stove |
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1-saftey pin | ||
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Repair kit/parts - water filter |
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Needle w/ thread (dental floss) | ||
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Repair kit - sleeping pad |
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Backcountry Permit | ||
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GPS w/ extra battery (optional) |
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Map | ||
| / | Gore-Tex repair patch |
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Trail narratives (miniaturize) | ||
| / | 2 elastic hair ties | / | Tooth brush/paste stored w/ food | ||
| / | eye glasses/case | / | Battery - extra, Suunto watch | ||
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Personal 1st Aide Kit (Community/shared gear is highlighted in bold.) |
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2-self-adhesive sterilized gauze pads |
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Bear/emergency whistle | ||
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10-sport, water proof band aides |
/1.5
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Sun screen | ||
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4-burn blister pads |
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Storm/waterproof matches | ||
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4-self adhesive blister pads |
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Lip balm | ||
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clear 1st aide tape - small roll |
/0.5
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Hypo Tears (to keep eye flushed/moist) | ||
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1-moleskin |
/1
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Emergency foil blanket | ||
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Neosporin (antibiotic) |
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Water purification pills | ||
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Medications labeled with dosage for each type of pill, instructions for use and expiration date. |
/1
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Tweezers | ||
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/1
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Nail clipper | ||||
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/1.5
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Bug repellent | ||||
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Motrin (800 & 200 mg.) |
/4
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Insect/snake bite kit | ||
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Tylenol |
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Hand warmer (7 hr.) for cold weather | ||
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Pepto-Bismol tablets | . | |||
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Pain medication - prescription | . | |||
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Decongestant | Total weight of 1st Aid Kit: 1-lb (depending on need) | |||
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Antibiotic | . | |||
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Benadryl for allergic reactions | . | |||
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FINAL (theoretical) WEIGH-IN!
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Clothing/Gear/H2O
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approx. 27-lbs
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Personal Food - yet to be calculated
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approx. 6-lbs
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Community Food ( ?-lbs.)
divided by 8 Hikers
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approx. 4-lbs
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Anticipated/Theoretical
Total for "g":
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37-lbs
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