Appalachian Trail Experience 2006: Just Gene

My AT adventure began on 4/4/06 at Springer Mtn was completed on 8/6/06 at Mt Katahdin. I averaged 18mi/day with an average pack weight of 40lbs. I resupplied every 2 weeks via mail drops and spent lots more money on food along the trail. I took a total of 8 days off spending 6 of them with my wife. I'm looking forward to doing it again...a bit more slowly the next time...:)

Friday, March 17, 2006

THE FINAL CUT: ELIMINATING THE "EXTRAS"

PRIMARY ITEMS
1. Backpack w/fly Kelty/REI Shadow 4500 3.5lbs
2. Tent MSR Hubba/Hubba 4.5lbs
3. Sleeping Bag Kelty Light Year 3D +25 2.5lbs
4. Sleeping Pad Thermarest Z-Lite 1.0lbs
6. Stove Optimus 8R (Hunter) 1.5lbs
7. Fuel Bottle W/pour spout Additional fuel 1.5lbs
8. Pot Snow Peak Titanium 3pc 0.5lbs
15.0lbs
MISC ITEMS
1. Map Set ATC Varied 0.3lbs
2. Trenching tool Garden Cast Aluminum 0.3lbs
3. Journal REI Waterproof 0.3lbs
4. Pen Waterproof/Pressure Sen 0.1lbs
5. Compass BSA/whistle Hang from pack strap 0.1lbs
6. HeadLamp Versalite W/lithium batteries X3 0.2lbs
7. Camera Pouch Camera/Phone/Tripod/Card reader 1.0lbs
8. Reading Glasses RX 0.1lbs
9. Jacknife 0.3lbs

2.7lbs
(CLOTHES PACKED)
1. Rain Gear REI E1 elements 2.0lbs
2. Cold Weather Head Gr Head Sokz Fleece 0.2lbs
3. Underwear(extra) UnderArmor Briefs 0.2lbs
4. Underwear(extra) Burton Long Sleeve top 0.2lbs
5. Hooded fleece top Sportif Long Sleeve w/pockets 0.5lbs
6. Socks (extra set) Ultimax/Timberland Liner/Light Hiker 0.2lbs
7. Water Shoes REI Light Weight 0.3lbs
8. Gloves Columbia Thinsulate 0.2lbs
3.8lbs
FOOD ITEMS
1. Meals for 2 X14 Backpackers Pantry 7.0oz ea 6.2lbs
2. Tea X14 Caffeinated Bags .07oz ea 0.1lbs
3. Energy Bars X14 Power Bars/Cliff Bars 2.0oz ea 1.8lbs
4. Trail Mix Home Recipe Dried fruits/nuts/seeds 4.0lbs
5. Bear Rope Nylon 1/8” dia 300lb strength/50 feet 0.3lbs
6. Water Treatment SteriPen W/lithium batteries 0.4lbs
7. Water Bottles X2 Nalgene 1000ml 2.0lbs
14.5lbs
TOILETRIES / FIRST AID KIT
1. Blisteraids/razor/floss/toothbrush/Purell/Skin Shield/nail clippers/lip balm 0.5lbs
2. Towel/Hair brush Chami/Plastic Quick Dry 0.2lbs
3. TP/cleansing cloths 50 dehydrated 0.2lbs
4. Bandage & Triangular DSG 1 ea 0.2lbs
5. DEET 90% spray btl 0.2lbs
6. Ripstop nylon repair patches 0.1lbs
7. Sewing Kit 0.1lbs
8. Phone Charger 0.1lbs
9. Meds/Vitamins Motrin/anti-diarrhea/Benedryl/Multi-V/Fish Oil 0.1lbs
1.7lbs
CLOTHING (WORN)
1. Underwear Hot Chilys (breathable) Long sleeve/legged
2. Shirt Button up synthetic (Warm/Cool) quick dry
3. Pants w/zippered legs synthetic multiple pockets quick dry
4. Socks synthetic Combination liner/hiker quick dry
5. Boots, gortex Asolo waterproof/quickdry
6. Hat wide brim synthetic quick dry
5. Treking Stix Leki Super Makalu
TOTAL PACK WEIGHT 37.7LBS

1 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Gene,

UB told me about your trek. What an awesome adventure your taking on. I look forward to reading your blog.

Keith

10:54 AM  

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