We have put together a suggested pack list for you
*A fitted backpack than can 3 days worth of food. Lightweight no more than 35lbs
Suggested:
Osprey Women’s Aura 50 AG Pack
Osprey Men’s Exos 48 Pack
Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 Pack
Hyperlite 3400 55Liter Pack
*Pack Cover (covers your backpack if it rains)
*Sleeping Bag – at least a 30-40 degree bag or quit
Suggested:
Big Agnes Buffalo Park 40 Sleeping Bag
Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed 700 Quilt
REI Co-op Men’s/Women’s Magma 30 Sleeping Bag
*Sleeping Pad Suggested:
*Tents Suggested:
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent
NEMO Equipment Dagger Ultralight Backpacking Tent, 2 Person
Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Green 1 Person Ultralight Tent 2020 Version
*Headlamp (extra batteries as needed)
**Hiking Poles are encouraged (YOU WILL HAVE SEVERAL CREEK CROSSINGS)
*Good Hiking Boots or shoes with good traction (MUDDY AND WET CONDITIONS AT TIMES)
*Water filtration system (WE WILL BE GETTING ALL OUR WATER FROM CREEKS)
*2-3 Liter Water Platy or equivalent water bottle system
*First Aid Kit – primarily for blisters, burns, cuts, and aching muscles (SHOULD BE VERY LIGHTWEIGHT)
*Whistle
COOKING SYSTEM:
*Cooking Stove MSR Pocket Rocket or stove that uses Isobutane Fuel
*Cooking Pot to boil water/ and eat in
*Drinking cup
*Lighter – purchased AFTER flights
*Utensil
*Food Storage Bag (MANDATORY: we will have to hang food via “bear bag” system) SUGGESTED:
All of these can be shared if you have a partner.
**CLOTHING: this does NOT include clothing for the trip home
SLEEPING:
Base Layer Short Sleeve wicking material.
Long sleeve shirt (merino wool is a good option for nights in higher elevation)
Lightweight nylon Socks at least 2 pair
CAMPING or Sitting by the Fire
A mid-weight long sleeve shirt merino wool
Rain Jacket or Wind Breaker (should be same thing)
HIKING: (NO COTTON)
Base Layer Short sleeve
Hiking socks at least 2 pair
Hat or Bandanna
**ALL CLOTHING LIST:
(2) pair of socks
(2-3) pair of underwear
(1) pair of hiking pants (Pants that unzip into shorts would be ideal)
(3) shirts (1) Long sleeve (2) Short Sleeves
(1) pair of shorts *unless your pants unzip into shorts
(1) rain Jacket
(1) hat or bandanna
(1) sandals or lightweight shoes for camp
**Rain pants are optional. However plan in case it downpours and what you will hike in the rain in.
*ALWAYS KEEP ONE LONG SLEEVE SHIRT AND ONE PAIR OF SOCKS DRY.
Miscellaneous Gear:
Compression sack for sleeping bag **Sea to Summit eVac Dry Sack Recommended
Compression sack for ALL clothing **Sea to Summit eVac Dry Sack Recommended
Food Bag **Sea to Summit Stuff Sack Recommended OR URSACK
50 feet a paracord to hang food bag. (WE WILL HAVE BEAR CABLES AT EACH CAMPSITE)
Plastic Zip Lock Bags for Food and Garbage
Toilet paper – NO BABY WIPES
Camera and waterproof camera case (iPhones should be protected in case it rains)
small pad to sit on
If you have any questions e-mail: scottandariane@trustthetrail.com