Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Hiking equipment

This details the standard load that I take on a day hike around here. The snow/cold weather equipment is required as there are still many places where there are 5ft snow packs and it can get very cold very quickly in the mountains.

Clothing:
Mounterneering boots $300
Wicking socks $10/3
Gaiters $30
Nylon pants $30
Wicking underware $10
Dry fit like shirt $10
Dry fit like sweat shirt $25
Rain jacket $110
Rain Pants $50
Leather belt $50
Dry fit like winter hat $20
Dry fit like gloves $15
Wide brim hat $20

Equipment:
GoLite internal frame pack $150
3L water blatter $20
1L Nalgene bottle $10
Ice axe (w/ teather, cover) $80
Helmet $50
Whistle $10
Compass $50
Map $10
Water filter $ 50
Sun screen $4
Flash light $10
GPS (w/ software) $200
Micro spikes $50
Medical Kit $50

Optional equipment so far is a head lamp for starting very early in the morning.

The clothing total is $680, equipment is $744.
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