Updated pre-trip gear list – 10 April 2013:
Equipment | Brand/Type | Weight kg | Cost $ |
Tent | Tarptent – Moment (incl $46 shipping) | 1.00 | $296.00 |
Ground cloth | Tyvek offcut | 0.10 | n/a |
Backpack | ULA – Catalyst 75L (incl $72.10 shipping) | 1.20 | $322.10 |
Backpack cover | ULA – Pack cover | 0.09 | $30.00 |
Backpack liner | Maximum Garbage Bags | 0.01 | $1.00 |
Sleeping bag | ULA – 20 degree, 550 down sleeping bag | 1.17 | $130.00 |
Sleeping bag liner | Mountain Design silk liner | 0.13 | n/a |
Sleeping pad | Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol Sleeping Pad | 0.40 | $44.95 |
Pillow case | Homemade from a fleece blanket | 0.10 | $5.00 |
Stove | Caldera Cone System (incl $25.94 shipping) | 0.11 | $60.89 |
Pot | Evernew Titanium Non-Stick 600ml Pot (ECA421) | 0.12 | $49.95 |
Spork | Light my fire – Spork | 0.01 | $2.50 |
Spoon | GSI Outdoors tablespoon | 0.01 | $0.65 |
Washing bowl | Seattle Sports Pocket Bowl | 0.12 | $11.75 |
Fuel | HEET | TBC | TBC |
Lighter | TBC – Turbo Flame style | TBC | TBC |
Matches | TBC – Waterproof | TBC | TBC |
Pocket knife | Kathmandu – nail clipper multi tool | 0.04 | $11.99 |
Water bottle | 1L Nalgene bottle | 0.02 | n/a |
Water bladder | 4L MSR Dromelite | 0.14 | $33.75 |
Water filter | Katadyn Hiker Pro | 0.31 | $88.25 |
Water treatment | Pristine Water Purification drops | 0.06 | $17.50 |
Hiking Poles | Black Diamond Ultra Distance Trekking Pole | 0.26 | $161.96 |
Hiking pole ends | Black Diamond Z Pole Baskets and Rubber Tips | 0.04 | $13.16 |
Bug head net | Outdoor Research Deluxe Spring Ring Headnet | 0.02 | $20.00 |
Stuff sacks (4) | Kathmandu Stuff Sac (XL, L, M, S) | 0.14 | $43.16 |
Food stuff sack | 7L MEC Pack Rat | 0.01 | $9.75 |
Mesh Bag | Cactus Creek | 0.02 | $4.25 |
Headlamp | Petzl elite | 0.02 | $20.00 |
Mini bike light | Turtle white LED light | 0.01 | $5.75 |
Rope (hanging food) | 3mm static cord (8m) | 0.02 | $5.20 |
Whistle | Fox 40 classic whistle | 0.01 | $4.00 |
Compass | Suunto A-10 Recreational Compass | 0.03 | $14.00 |
Bear cannister | Bearvault BV 500 | 0.20 | n/a |
Ice Axe | Charlet Moser Snowalker | 0.45 | n/a |
Snow footwear | Yaktracks | 0.40 | $29.00 |
TOTAL: | 6.77 | $1,436.51 | |
Technology | Brand/Type | Weight kg | Cost $ |
Solar panel | sCharger-5 USB Solar Charger (incl $54.35 shipping) | 0.24 | $194.30 |
Mobile phone | iPhone 4S 32gb | 0.13 | $648.00 |
Phone charger | iPhone 4S charger | 0.08 | n/a |
Extra batteries x 2 | Powerpod | 0.07 | n/a |
Phone case | Cellairis rapture full moon case | 0.02 | n/a |
Camera | Olympus TG-2 (Tough) | 0.23 | $499.00 |
Camera charger | Olympus TG-2 (Tough) USB cord | 0.01 | n/a |
Mini Tripod | Unknown | 0.02 | n/a |
E-Reader | Kobo | 0.05 | n/a |
AM/FM Radio | TBC in Oregon | TBC | TBC |
Personal Locator Device | SPOT 2 Satellite | 0.20 | $149.00 |
Watch | Polar | 0.03 | n/a |
TOTAL: | 1.08 | $1,490.30 | |
Clothing | Brand/Type | Weight Kg | Cost $ |
Shoes | Salomon XR Crossmax Guidance Women’s | 0.26 | $50.00 |
Socks (2) | Kathmandu merino wool socks | 0.10 | $48.98 |
Gaiters | Integral Designs | 0.07 | $40.00 |
Pants | The North Face – Paramount Peak Cconvertible Pants | 0.43 | $75.00 |
Shorts | Veloxa Shorts Women – Black | 0.14 | $39.99 |
Singlet | Patagonia Hotline Top | 0.05 | $54.00 |
Short sleeve t-shirt | Icebreaker GT 200 Women’s Base Layer | 0.02 | n/a |
Long sleeve top | Bette & Court Long sleeve UV top | 0.03 | $99.00 |
Sports bra | Champion Sports Bra | 0.02 | $29.99 |
Underpants (3) | Patagonia Active Briefs | 0.01 | $66.00 |
Bandana | Matt – buff | 0.01 | n/a |
Extra Bandana | Head Gear Multi Scarf | 0.01 | $3.99 |
Sunglasses | Cancer Council Australia | 0.01 | $39.99 |
Sun hat | Cancer Council Australia | 0.01 | $25.00 |
Rain jacket | Kathmandu | 0.03 | n/a |
Rain pants | Blizzard – Storm waterproof pant | 0.25 | $24.95 |
Fleece | The North Face – Wonen’s OSO Hoodie | 0.37 | $140.00 |
Warm jacket | Arcteryx synthetic jacket | 0.01 | $200.00 |
Beenie | Icebreaker – Pocket hat | 0.20 | $29.95 |
Gloves | Advenction – Windstopper gloves | 0.15 | $47.99 |
Glove lines | Icebreaker – Oasis glove liners | 0.01 | $34.95 |
Towel | Kathmandu – Microfibre Towel Pouch v2 – Blue | 0.16 | $29.98 |
Camp shoes | Immitation Crocs | 0.04 | $5.99 |
Sleeping pants | Mountain Design – Brass Monkey Fleece pants | 0.25 | $69.95 |
Sleeping top | Icebreaker – Pace Long Sleeve Crewe | 0.20 | $129.95 |
Sleeping socks | Kathmandu – Fleece socks | 0.01 | n/a |
Total: | 2.85 | $1,285.65 | |
Toiletries | Brand/Type | Weight Kg | Cost $ |
Mentrual Cup | Diva Cup | 0.01 | $41.00 |
First Aid Kit | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Sunscreen | Banana Boat | 0.03 | $4.99 |
Trowel | Coghlan’s | 0.05 | $2.00 |
Toilet paper | Kleenex | 0.01 | $2.00 |
Wipes | Preven’s Biodegradable wipes | 0.02 | $1.50 |
TOTAL: | 0.12 | $51.49 | |
Other Items | Brand | Weight Kg | Cost $ |
Maps | Halfmile’s printed maps | 0.10 | n/a |
Map protector | Aqua Quest Dry Bag System | 0.02 | $21.99 |
Journal | Dollar Store | 0.03 | $1.00 |
Pegs | Dollar Store | 0.01 | $1.00 |
Handbook pages | Yogi’s PCT Handbook | 0.01 | $40.00 |
Databook pages | Wilderness Press Data Book | 0.01 | $9.95 |
Headlamp batteries | Energizer 3V Lithium batteries x 2 | 0.01 | $12.50 |
Batteries | Everready Lithium AAA 2 Pac x 2 | 0.03 | $25.50 |
Pen | Ballpoint | 0.01 | n/a |
Sharpie | Slimline | 0.01 | n/a |
Passport | 0.01 | n/a | |
Credit card | 0.02 | n/a | |
Money | 0.01 | n/a | |
TOTAL: | 0.28 | $111.94 | |
GRAND TOTAL: | 11.10kg | $4,375.89 |
(If the cost is n/a it means I either had the gear already or it was lent to me. I also made some slight estimations on weight for very lightweight items.)
I can’t wait to see after all is said an done and you’ve achieved your goal of completing the trail, what you loved on this list, and what you would recommend changing. What you used and didn’t use…. Thank you for this fantastic resource!
I’ve been planning my gear review in my head this last section! Can’t wait to share my thoughts… Stay tuned!