GEAR LISTs - Past or planned

[cburnett]

I have always found studying other peoples' gear list to be helpful. If anyone has a link or would post their's I would find it most useful. Please consider any comments, feedback, or reviews of gear choices. How did your list change over different segments or by the end of trail.

[chai guy]

Here's my gear list:
http://www.trailjournals.com/gear.cfm?trailname=3702

Comments:

Poncho: Loved it, would do it again. I started out with a really heavy US Army issue poncho (a real poncho and not just the liner). Later upgraded to the Sil nylon, wished I had done that earlier.

Jet Boil Stove: Loved it. Works like a dream, great fuel efficency no fuss, no muss, just hot food when you want it. Next time I'll take the Group Cook System so I can do quesadillas, stir fry and cook fish.

New Balance 809's- Ok, light weight, tough shoes that took the punishment and lasted, but didn't protect the bottom of my feet as much as I would have liked against sharp rocks. Next time I'll upgrade to a more rugged hiking shoe.

Thorlos- Best hiking socks ever. I won't use anything else. 2,000 miles before they needed replacement.

Petzl Tikka Headlamp- Bright, efficent, does the job, started out with a coast torch, but the battery life was too short and the beam too focused.

Leatherman Juice Xe6- Total overkill but I loved it anyway, there were a few times it saved my butt, plus I drank a lot of wine on the trail and it had a wine opener.

Granite Gear Vapor Trail- Incredibly comfortable pack, but just a hair too small for my needs. Next time I'll upgrade to the next biggest pack in the Granite Gear Line.

Marmot Trestles 30 degree bag- Synthetic bag, did the job but was just too bulky in my pack. It took up 1/2 the room in my pack. Next time I'll grab a synthetic bag from LaFuma.

Z-rest- Not really needed in the desert (I usually slept on sand), but much appreciated later. I also liked how I could just whip it out at lunch (something I never saw the blow-up therma rest guys doing).

[AlohaTink]

Past: http://www.trailjournals.com/gear.cfm?trailname=4635

Present:
http://www.trailjournals.com/gear.cfm?trailname=5099

Remember both of these lists have things shown for 2 to 3 people.

I know I was not suppose to get any new gear for me...but :eek: I am a woman it comes natural!!
I only own 8 stoves at least I am not completely addicted to making alky stoves!!!!
Besides I wanted to add some newer lighter gear (this is my excuse of course)

My Main Items now are:

Mariposa Plus BackPack ~~1 lb 3 oz
Light Large and lots of pockets plus it will hold a Bear Canister

MontBell Down #2 Bag ~~ 1 lb 13 oz
Warm Warm Warm and it will stretch, I do not feel confined

Gossamer Gear ThinLight Pad ~~ 5 oz
Light and WIDE

Brawny's Tarptent 9 ft ~~ 1 lb 4 oz
Light and room for two in a pinch
http://www.antigravitygear.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=246
Tinman is making them now


Caldera Cone Stove System ~~ 2.7 oz
Fast and only uses 1/2 ounce to make 2 cups of boiling water
Caldera Cone is an alcohol version of the JetBoil
http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Cook%20Gear/Stoves/Trail%20Designs%20Caldera%20Cone%20Stove%20System/Ralph%20Ditton/Test%20Report%20by%20Ralph%20Ditton/
Check out how this tester cooked steaks on his...wow!

Petzl Tikka Plus Headlight ~~ 2.8 oz
Bright and batteries last forever

Leatherman Mica Tool/Knife ~~ 2 oz
Easier for me to open and use over my Gerber Clutch