| Item Name |
Weight |
Comments |
Packing System:
Blast 26 Backpack w/ 1"
webbing belt
Shoulder Pouch
2x Belt Pouches
|
4.7 oz
.25 oz
.7 oz
(5.7 oz) |
I had enough space for 4-5 days of
food between re-supply stops. On longer sections like the High
Sierras I clipped my sleeping bag to the outside of my pack for
extra food space. |
Sleeping Gear:
30 degree Homemade down quilt
Knee to shoulder length 1/4" thick closed cell sleeping pad.
Large Cuben Stuff Sack |
15.5 oz
3.1 oz
.4 oz
(19 oz) |
The thin sleeping pad also doubled
as my backpack frame. I tried to camp in locations with leaves,
pine needles or other natural insulation for additional comfort
and warmth. I
would probably make a lighter synthetic quilt with a hood next
time. |
Shelter:
Homemade Tarp Tent (my design)
8x Titanium Stakes
GG Polycryo ground sheet
Small-Plus Cuben Stuff
Sack
|
12.3 oz
1.9 oz
2 oz
.17 oz
(16.4 oz) |
I'd like to make these tents available some
time, but building them is time consuming. |
Cooking / Food Gear:
.6 Liter Snow peak mug w/ aluminum lid
Metal spoon
Aluminum can wood burning stove
Large Cuben Food Bag
Fuel Carried - None
|
2.8 oz
.5 oz
.3 oz
.4 oz
(4 oz) |
The "stove" I used was really just an improvised
aluminum can wind screen and ground sheet. I propped my pot on
tent stakes and used wood as fuel. In the picture I'm using a
heavier tin can to the same effect. |
Water Storage:
2x 1 Liter Soda Bottles
Water Treatment - None
|
3.3 oz
(3.3 oz) |
I added additional soda bottles as needed for
dry sections. In the desert I had up to 5 liters. I never
treated or filtered any water. Yes, you will probably get sick
if you try this. |
Carried
Clothing:
Homemade Windshirt
Homemade Fleece Hoody
Homemade Fleece Hat
Frogg Toggs Rain Jacket
Trash bag rain skirt
Medium cuben
fiber stuff sack
Worn Items:
Homemade mesh shirt w/ collar + cuffs for sun
protection
Nylon zip off pants
Homemade Chinese Style sun / rain hat
Ultimax Triathlete Socks (Single pair)
Teva Grecko Sandals
|
2.4 oz
6.8 oz
.8 oz
8.7 oz
.5 oz
.2 oz
(19.4 oz) |
Most of the PCT is hot, and incredibly exposed.
My worn items covered almost all my skin for sun protection. It
can also be very cold. I hiked in snow, rain, and sub-freezing
temperatures in Washington in September. This set up was just
enough to stay warm and dry.
Note that every item is made of quick drying synthetic material,
and everything can be worn at the same time.
I hiked in sandals the entire trip.
The Pointy Hat folds flat and was also a foam sit-pad and
pillow. |
Misc Items:
Pentax Optio W-30 Waterproof Camera
Aurora Headlamp w/ 1/4" elastic band
Tooth brush + paste
Mini-Bic
Lighter
Sewing Needles / Dental Floss Thread
2x ZPacks Mini-D Carabiners
Wenger Knife
Half a lightload towel
Chap stick
Small Duct Tape Roll
Credit Card + Drivers License
Cuben Fiber Wallet
Pouch
|
5.5 oz
2.2 oz
.8 oz
.4 oz
.28 oz
.2 oz
.76 oz
.3 oz
.3 oz
.2 oz
.3 oz
.05 oz
(11.2 oz) |
These items were all stored in the shoulder and
belt pouches on my pack. |
Maps/Guidebook Sections:
Yogi's PCT Handbook
Free HikerTrash Maps
|
?? oz |
Definitely get Yogi's book if you plan on doing
the PCT or CDT. They are Invaluable! |
| Total Base Weight: |
|
4 lbs, 15 oz / 2.23 kg |
