| PACIFIC CREST TRAIL BACKPACK CONTENTS & EQUIPMENT Updated 1/24/15 | |||
| Item | Description | Cost | Weight |
| Backpack | ULA Catalyst | $296 | 48 oz |
| Sleeping Bag & stuff sack | ZPacks 10 Degree Sleeping Bag with draft tube & Stuff sack | $450 | 28.8 oz |
| Sleeping Pad | Thermarest NeoAir Xlite Sleeping Pad & sack | $138 | 13.6 oz |
| Tent | ZPacks Hexamid Solo-Plus w/ groundsheet, tie lines, titanium stakes & sack | $475 | 19.6 oz |
| Sit Pad | Polycryo groundsheet | $15 | 1.6 |
| Cooking system | JetBoil Sol & fuel (full cannister) | $90 | 19.3 oz |
| Water Purification | Bleach (2 drops per liter) | $2 | 2 oz |
| Camera Mount | StickPic | $14 | 0.5 oz |
| Stuff Sack (Food) | ZPacks Roll Top Blast Food Bag | $30 | 1.4 oz |
| Stuff Sack (Clothing) | Sea to Summit Ultra Sil Dry Sack 6.5L | $11 | 0.6 oz |
| Stuff Sack (Electronics) | Sea to Summit Ultra Sil Dry Sack 6.5L | $11 | 0.6 oz |
| Headlamp | Black Diamond Icon Headlamp & batteries | $67 | 8.2 oz |
| Towel | Two small hand towels | 1.2 oz | |
| Rehydrating container | Ziploc twist N lock | $2 | 1.6 oz |
| Water Bag | Sawyer 32 oz | $12 | 1.3 oz |
| Water Bag | Platypus 2L Water bladder | $8 | 1.76 oz |
| Water Bottle | Gatorade 32oz Plastic Disposable | 1.7 oz | |
| Water Bottle | Vitamin water 16 oz | 1.5 oz | |
| Water Bottle | Empty bottle used to refill Sawyer bag | 1.2 oz | |
| Headphones & adapter cord | Fits iPhone | 1.1 oz | |
| iPhone Charger & Cord | Plug-in adapter & charging cord | 1.4 oz | |
| Umbrella | $25 | 9.7 | |
| Camera | Samsung WB350F with 21X zoom | $450 | 9 |
| External Portable Battery | New Trent PowerPak+ 13500mAh Portable Dual USB Port | $45 | 11.4 oz |
| Personal Locator Device | SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger | $300 | 4.1 oz |
| Waterproof Bag Liner | Trash Compactor Bag | $1 | 2.6 oz |
| Toiletries / Personal Care / First Aid / Miscellaneous | |||
| Toothpaste, toothbrush, DEET, toilet paper, soap, vaseline, floss | 10.1 | ||
| Blister treatment, ACE bandage, bandaids, ibuprophin, day quil, wet ones | 4.8 oz | ||
| Mosquito head net, 50' cord, extra lighter, thermarest patch kit, velcro | 3.1 oz | ||
| Clothing in Pack | |||
| Rain Jacket | Zpacks Challenger | $260 | 5.9 oz |
| Rain Pants | Frogg Toggs | $20 | 4.2 oz |
| Insulating Jacket | Mountain Hardware Ghost Whisperer | $320 | 6 oz |
| Extra Socks | Darn Tuff, Large, Hike/Trek, Micro Crew Light Cushion | $20 | 1.2 oz |
| Pajama Top | Icebreaker Marino Wool Long Sleeve | $75 | 7.2 oz |
| Pajama Bottom | Icebreaker Marino Wool Leggings | $60 | 5.4 oz |
| Gloves | $30 | 2.2 oz | |
| Warm Hat | Beanie | $20 | 2.1 oz |
| Sleep Socks | SmartWool Heavy Cushion | $10 | 2.8 oz |
| Underwear | Under Armour Boxer Shorts | $20 | 3.8 oz |
| Sunglasses | Unbreakable frame & lens | $30 | 0.6 oz |
| BPW: | 15.8 lbs | ||
| Clothing/Gear Used While Hiking (not in pack) | |||
| Shoes | Vasque Pendulum, size 12, green | $110 | |
| Shoe inserts | Montrail Enduro-Sole heat-moldable | $40 | |
| Hiking Poles | Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles | $67 | |
| Underwear | Under Armour Boxer Shorts | $20 | |
| Long sleeve shirt | Rail Riders Madison River Shirt with Insect Shield, medium | $79 | |
| Pants | Rail Riders Men's Eco-Mesh Pant with Insect Shield, large 30" inseam | $86 | |
| Socks | Darn Tuff, Large, Hike/Trek, Micro Crew Light Cushion | $20 | |
| Hat | Outdoor Research | $20 | |
| Knife | Leatherman CS | $20 | |
| Phone & case | iPhone 5c & Lifeproof case | $270 | 6.04 oz |
| Gaiters | Dirty Girl Gaiters | $21 | 1.2 oz |
Temporary Gear Used in Various Sections of Trails | |||
| Bear Canister | Bearikade BV500 | $65 | 1 lbs 15 oz |
| MicroSpikes | Katoola MICROspikes | $60 | 16.4 oz |
| Ice Axe | Corsa Camp | $80 | 9.8 oz |
Notes:
Tent: ZPacks Hexamid Solo Plus.
I was attracted to this tent because it is very light weight. It requires the use of a hiking pole for support. The tent material does not stretch when wet. The only complaint I have is that it can be somewhat breezy inside during windy weather. The set up video shows how it goes up.
1 comment:
So, Bob, you don't use trekking poles for the tougher hikes? Just curious. I keep debating purchasing them, and wondering if I would use them, or if they would get in the way. Thanks, and best of luck to you!
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