[at-l] Re: Gear List

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In a message dated 2/13/99 8:51:45 AM Central Standard Time,
michaelj@neocomm.net writes:

<< Congrats on the weight reduction.  I am going through the same process
 right now.  I leave in 30 days.  I was wondering if you have a gear list
 now.  If so could you send me a copy?  Just curious about what others
 consider essential equip and which brands/models are important. >>

Dana Design Jet Pack (3200 c.i.)
OR raincover
Nomad Lite tent w/ tyvek groundcloth
Feathered Friends Hummingbird sleeping bag w/ OR advanced hydroseal stuffsack
(has roll up top like a dry bag instead of drawstring closure)
Thermarest LE 3/4 sleeping pad
Thermarest Pillow (actually just a felt-like pocket to stuff with a jacket)
Esbit Stove w/ fuel
1.3 liter Titanium pot w/ pot gipper
12 oz. lexan cup
lexan spoon
2 liter platypus system
2.5 gallon water bladder (for camp)
PolarPure w/ vitamin C
Pack Towel
plastic trowel
toilet paper
Small knife
small folding scissors
AAA battery maglite
OR #3 hydroseal stuff sack for food
50 ft. nylon cord
camera w/ film
maps
compass (will most likely never use on AT, but it stays in my pack at all
times)
Teva Terradactyl sandals (may relplace with jet ski booties)
2 pair Smartwool socks
Nylon shorts w/ liner
Short sleeve lightweight coolmax shirt
long sleeve midweight coolmax shirt
Polartec 100 tights
2 bandanas (1 for general use, 1 to strain water)
lightweight fleece gloves
fleece toboggan cap
OR low gaiters
Moonstone goretex shell
Camptech rain pants
North Face Berring synthetic fill jacket
personal grooming items (around 4 oz.)
First aid kit (around 4 oz.)
repair kit (around 4 oz.)
REI Haute Route trekking poles (not included in pack weight)
Montrail Morraine boots (more boot than needed with new lighter pack)

After the weather warms up for good, the North Face jacket, Camptech rain
pants, Polartec tights will be sent home.  This will save an additional 46 oz.
May take jet ski booties instead of Tevas.  These have a hard, no slip sole
and will save about 10 oz. over the Tevas.  They won't work for hiking very
well in an emergency,  though, and aren't quite as comfortable.  Still trying
to decide on this one.  I can most likely leave out personal grooming items,
but like the extra comfort.  Repair and first aid kits are pretty well
stripped already.

Let the List Picking Begin!

Good Hiking,
Jim
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