Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Supply List Extravaganza

The Following is a list of all of the whoozits and whatsits and thingamabob's Mike and I will have in our packs.

Lisa
Backpack - Mountainsmith Titan (I WISH that could be my trailname)
Backpack Cover - Camp Inn, x-tra large, waterproof, not awesome proof
Platypus Water Bladder, 2L
Sleeping Bag - Mountain Hardware, Ultralamina 15, 2lbs, 14 ozm Mummy cut, synthetic down
Z-Light Thermarest Closed-Cell Mattress (14 oz, 410 g)
Spork - Light My Fire brand made by Swedish people so you know its good and its also a beautiful gray 'civilized' color as the tag states
Headlamp - Princeton Tech Scout, 16 lumens, 45g, 80hr battery, water resistant - for hiking at night and attracting aliens and big moths or big moth aliens
Eagle Creek Compression Sacks - small, medium, large to squish the air out of my stuff to make it small and easy to find in my pack
Dr. Bronnen's Magic Soap - 8 oz bottle for washing hair, body, dishes, clothes, soul (the magic part), with tea tree oil
Ben's Deet spray, 1.25 fl oz.
Eagle Creek Travel Bottle Set to contain liquids and vitamins, pills, etc.
waterproof matches kept in a container provided by a wise astrologer and curator (but first and foremost, a friend) - container complete with a whistle, flint strip and compass so I can find my way to coffee icecream!
Toothbrush
BlisterMedic blister aid kit
A special note from Faye - for inspiration

Clothes

Nike Fit Dry shorty running shorts, they weigh -5 oz
4 pairs of Smart Wool Socks
Underarmour skin tight black leggings, a very warm underlayer, also wicking fabric
Underarmour t-shirt
"The Hulk" sleeveless t-shirt
North Face long sleeved lightweight black shirt
North Face (very super warm) fleece
North Face light waterproof jacket with hood
Knee length Saucony running pant things
All Who Wander Are Not Lost t-shirt from my fellow CA's
Beautiful African bracelet from Kimberly, my good luck charm
Skibbies top and bottom
Bandanna from '05 with gel to keep me cool
Eastern Mountain Sports Polartec gloves
Ball cap
super light Running shorts (will wear these most of the time)
Merrell Women's Hiking Boots 
Keen waterproof sandals - each pound on your feet is like 5 pounds on your back

Mike
Backpack - Gregory Palisade
Backpack cover - Camp Inn, x-tra large waterproof
Tent - Eureka One-Man OR Mountain Hardware two person (we'll decide before we leave)
Camel Pack - 2 liters
H2 Zoom Handy Recorder (for birds and stories)
Nikon Trailblazer, all terrain binoculars 10x25, waterproof
Eagle Creek Compression Sacks - SML
Spork - like mine but red like danger
Dr. Bronnen's Magic Soap, Hemp Tea Tree (x-tra natural astringent and x-tra hippy)
Waterproof matches
Utilitarian Knife
Toothbrush

Clothes
Nike Fit Dry shorty running shorts - nice legs need short shorts
4 pairs Smart Wool socks
Skibbies top and bottom
Underarmour tight black pants
Fleece


AND:
Lifeline First Aid Kit - Adventure 65 piece
2 mini rolls of duct tape for tent/backpack repairs
Mes-kit - pot, bowl, 2 plates, handle that attaches to each implement for heating, 2 cups
Backpacking stove - Crux, lightweight
2 can MSR Iso Pro fuel for stove
Steripen - for water bugs, critters, and evil invisibles
Eagle Creek compression sacks - S, M, L
Sunscreen
Lip Balm
Small Towels
Zippered plastic bags

Packing directions (From bottom up)

Every item must earn its place in your pack. Judge the necessity of each item against its weight, then decide whether you really need to bring it.

1. sleeping bag

2. shelter

3. clothes in stuff sack

4. water bladder between clothing stuff sack and back, upside down so gravity works better

5. Fuel bottles and canisters

6. Food and mes kit

7. Rain gear above food if forecast is for rain

8. Packs top pocket - plastic bag with toiletries, maps, cord, first aid, knife, snack

9. External - sleeping pad

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