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Gear Talk 2k17

7/24/2017

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I've had a complete gear list for a couple weeks now, but finally got everything together & complete tonight.  It's always rewarding to gather everything together and actually see what it looks like spread out.  It's a bit overwhelming to look at the little assemblage of items that will sustain me for almost a month.  Not second-guessing myself at all, but, whoa.
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I've always been interested in these "exploded" looks at gear for long-haul trips.  The utility of things fascinates me.  Every little item shown below has a purpose, or else it would definitely not be coming along.  So you don't have to wonder what that "thingamabob" is, I've numbered the items below.  Who does that?  Who numbers their gear items & lists every one of them on their web page?  THIS GUY.
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1. Tent
2. Sleeping Bag & Pad (Underneath)
3. Maps
4. Water (More specifically, Smartwater Bottles... The best!)
5. Tent Rain Fly, if necessary
6. 3 days worth of food @ about 2 lbs each bag
7. Fleece Beanie
8. Gloves
9. Rain Jacket
10. Rain Kilt (Yeah, you read it right)
11. Spare Socks
12. Short Shorts
13. Cat Tank-Top (Essential)
14. First Aid Kit
15. Towel
16. Wet Wipes
17. Body Glide
18. TP
19. Chapstick
20. Toothbrush/Toothpaste
21. Bug Repellent
22. Cordage
23. Patch Kit (For Sleeping Pad/Tent)
24. Hand Sanitizer
​25. Sunglass Strap
26. Water Treatment Drops
27. Sunny G's
28. Multi-Tool
29. Spot GPS Messenger
30. Compass
31. Thermometer
32. Firestarting Equipment
33. Mini Tripod
34. Bug Headnet
35. iPhone SE
36. iPhone Charge Cord
37. Battery Pack
38. Headlamp
39. Backup Headlamp Batts
40. Cathole Digger (Yes, for pooping)
41. Down Jacket
42. Brooks Hat
43. Balclava
44. Pants
45. Socks
46. Hiking Shirt
47. Backpack
​48. Trekking Poles

The next picture shows all the gear pictured above stuffed away for safe-keeping.  That's it!  All that gear condensed into these slick little stuff-sacks.  Naturally, all these little satchels (with the exception of the poles) fit nicely into my backpack.  Although I knew they'd all fit just fine, it's still a bit nerve-racking fitting everything in the pack for the first time. Did my gear somehow multiply to the point that it won't fit?  The answer was no, but still. It's a big moment!
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Because I know you want hard evidence, here's my full pack ready to go with all food & water on board for the first 3.5 days.  "But, how are we supposed to know that you didn't just stuff a bunch of chickens in there?!"   Good point, I guess I could have, but I didn't.  This is chicken-free pack.  Blast-off in 3 days.  Let's do this dang thing!  Just as a reminder, if you want to geek out over every single item I'm taking with me, feel free to wander on over to my official gear list, you weirdo.
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    PCT: Washington 

    Ultra Fun Facts
    Who: Mitchell
    What: Backpacking
    When: July 28-Aug 22 '17
    Why: 834 Reasons
    Miles: 513
    ​Elevation Gain: 113,000'

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    ROUTE
    Click on map below to view a detailed map of my planned daily camps, routes & mileages.
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    GEAR LIST
    Click on gear list below to geek out big-time regarding gear brands, weights, costs, etc.
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    2017_pct_washington_gear_list.xlsx
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    FOOD
    It's all about the calories. Click the food list below to see what I'll be shoveling into the mighty inferno.
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    ITINERARY
    The where, whens & how fars of the trip. Water sources, logistics, etc.  The "brain" of the whole endeavor.
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