Re: [at-l] Gear & Weight for January Hike

[kahley7 <kahley7@ptd.net>]

At 12:20 PM 11/15/99 -0700, you wrote:
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>Gloves or Mittens haven't decided yet      4oz

John....I'll admit to be prejudiced, but I'd go with two sets of gloves or 
gloves
and mittens.  If you look around, you can find really lightweight stretch 
fleece gloves.
Get them and get used to wearing them all the time...practice wearing them 
to cook,
filter and everything else so that your hands are always covered.  There is 
a lot
circulation in your hands which means you can loose a lot of heat through 
them as
well (just like your head).  This is a big issue when you hit camp all hot 
and sweaty,
and pull off mittens to set camp.. a prime time for chilling 
problems.  Plus cold
hands are slow hands.  I found mine at wallmart a couple years ago and 
bought a ton.
They look like little kid gloves because of the stretch factor, which is 
important for
a snug fit which lets you retain hand mobility.  Hope this helps.


>Bibler Bivy     21oz
>Tyvek ground cloth         2oz
>5'x8' siltarp canopy & for bivy opening 7.4oz
>4 Titanium stakes          2oz
>Feathered Friends Down PTFE 15 degree bag       31oz
>Silk sleeping bag liner    5oz
>Using this sleeping bag with silk liner & bivy  this will add about 10 to
>15 degrees.  Include my outer clothing & I'll be very comfortable in any
>weather.  I will be using bivy in shelters.
>2 pair Wool Blend socks    7oz
>1 bandana          1oz
>1 pair swimming trunks     3oz
>RailRider Pants    9oz
>1 pair Patagonia silkweight capilene long johns    9oz
>1 pair Patagonia midweight capilene long johns  15oz
>1 pair leather boots    with mid-sole crampons 72oz
>Concern for snow & ice are reason for wearing these boots
>Trangia Alcohol stove      3oz
>Aluminum stand & wind screen for stove     2oz
>Naglene 16 oz fuel container       2oz
>Denatured alcohol 4 day supply     8oz
>Will adjust fuel amount according to my cooking needs
>Unsure what I'll be eating on this trek right now
>Estimate for 4 days of food     96oz
>MSR .87 titanium pot, lid and handles     4oz
>Lexan spoon with lanyard attached         1oz
>Bic lighter & waterproof matches          2oz
>Small plastic container for gathering water in small pool of water
>2 2.5 liter Platypus containers with hydration system  4oz
>1.5 liter of water      40oz
>Bottle of Polar-Pure water treatment including water  4oz
>Olympus Stylus zoom 80, battery & roll of film    8oz
>3 rolls of 35mm film      5oz
>Cannon Mini-Tripod        2oz
>SharpTelemail     8oz
>http://www.sharp-usa.com/products/telmail/
>Leki poles with 2' duct tape wrapped on handles 20oz
>Sony am/fm radio with headset & battery   4oz
>Pen & paper     1oz
>My meds   8oz
>Glasses & case    2oz
>Mesh food bag & 75' of line for bear bagging      4oz
>Fox Whistle & Suunto compass with lanyard         1oz
>1 AAA mag-flashlight      1oz
>1 fanny pack      2oz
>1 boy scout mirror to check where I can't see     1oz
>Portion of a Spiritual and Meditation book        2oz
>2 emergency space blankets        2oz
>Small plastic magnifier 1/4oz
>Tooth bush & paste        2oz
>Partial roll of toilet paper      2oz
>Ziplock bag with id & traveler checks     1oz
>Trail Data        6oz
>Sewing needle, dental floss and tick tweezers     2oz
>Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Knife with lanyard    1oz
>Cotton balls with vaseline in zip lock bag as emergency fire starter  1/2
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