TRAINING GEAR LIST IDEAS AUGUST 10, 2017

By Gerry Nance
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WEAR
SA STRAW HAT - https://safishing.com/product-category/safishing/hats-visors/
HEADLAMP -
WALMART SUNGLASSES (Save $ look in sporting goods)
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Terminator-Polarized-Smallfit-Sunglasses/50704014
SA FACE SHIELD - https://safishing.com/product-category/face-shield/
COGLAN'S HEAD NET - http://www.coghlans.com/products/mosquito-head-net-
8941
SHIRT LONG SLEEVE MICROFIBER - https://safishing.com/shop/sa-co-
performance-long-sleeve-neon-lime/
SHIRT LONG SLEEVE HOODIE - https://safishing.com/shop/black-hooded-long-
sleeve-performance-shirt/
SHORTS - https://safishing.com/shop/sa-performance-shorts-charcoal/
LONG PANTS
DIRTY GIRL GAITERS - https://dirtygirlgaiters.com/
INNER SOCKS 2 PAIR
SOCKS 2 PAIR
SHOES
EXOFFICIO UNDERWEAR 2 PAIR -
TREKKING POLES - BLACK DIAMOND OR LEKI
BASKETS, TIPS,
STICK PIC #2 - http://www.thestickpic.com/
DUCT TAPE
ELECTRICAL TAPE
TRACTION - KAHTOOLA MICRO-SPIKES - (REI)

NECK LANYARD
WHISTLE* - FOX 40 SONIC BLAST - (Amazon, Walmart)
http://www.fox40world.com/
KEY - CAR - HOME
KNIFE, SPYDERCO LADYBUG - .6oz (18g) or
A Victorinox CLASSIC .8oz (23g).
P-38 CAN OPENER
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LEFT IN CAR: ROAD SERVICE CARD, AUTO INSURANCE, REGISTRATION, CRAP YOU
DONT NEED.
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IN POCKETS OR IN A NECK WALLET: REDUCED WALLET CARDS (ATM, CREDIT, DL,
MILITARY ID, VA MEDICAL INSURRANCE, REI, PASSPORT, DENTAL INSURANCE)
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PACK EMPTY WEIGHT UNDER 32 OUNCES, UNDER 16 OUNCES IS BETTER.
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SHELTER & SLEEP SYSTEM
20 DEGREE BAG OR QUILT
SILK SLEEPING BAG LINER (Amazon)
SLEEPING Z-PAD OR NEO AIR MATTRESS
TYVEK GROUND SHEET 4' X 8' (Amazon) (Trim to minimize weight)
TENT - NUBE FLOOR - $65 - https://www.sierramadreresearch.com/shelter-
accessories/nube-floor 448grams
PONCHO, SYLNYLON - (Amazon) 286g $28
CORDAGE, BANKLINE 50 FEET (Amazon)
INFLATOR
PILLOW (Stuff sack filled with extra clothes) -0R- a Down jacket that converts.
SLEEP SOCKS SMART WOOL
CAMP SHORTS YOUR CHOICE (SWIM TRUNKS BOARD SHORTS)
CAMP SANDALS (MAKE FROM DR SCHOLLS INSOLES DUCK TAPE &
VELCRO, LARGE ENOUGH FOR SOCKS)
Pitch your shelter low in the wind, with feet to the wind.
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ELECTRONICS
EXTERNAL BATTERY, CABLES & ADAPTERS
SMARTPHONE & CHARGER
EARPHONES
APPS - NAVIGATION, GPS, ELEVATION, TRAILS, COMPASS, LEVEL,
WEATHER,
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TOILET KIT
TOILET PAPER - HALF ROLL BETWEEN TOWNS
HAND SANITIZER
TOOTHBRUSH TRIMMED (GUM End Tuft Toothbrush)
TOOTHPASTE - TRAVEL-SIZE
STIM-U-DENT PICKS
TheTentLab Deuce of Spades Backcountry Potty Trowel 7grams -
http://thetentlab.com/
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WATER KIT
SAWYER SQUEEZE KIT $50-
SMART WATER - TWO 1L BOTTLES FULL
PLATYPUS 2L
1 QUART ZIPLOCK BAG -
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COOK KIT
POT - SNOW PEAK 700
SPOON (Any tablespoon or spork, stainless steel, plastic, or titanium)
STOVE - BRS-3000T Stove or any stove of choice
FUEL - MSR MINI BUTANE CANNISTER or what fits the stove.
SCRUB PAD
MINI BIC LIGHTER
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/shared/PDF/High_Altitude_Cooking_and_Food_Safety.
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MISCELLANEOUS + REPAIR KIT - FIRST AID
KT TAPE FOR MUSCLE PAIN
SAFETY PINS - 2
SAIL NEEDLE THREADED WITH DENTAL FLOSS
MAGIC BIRTHDAY CAKE CANDLES (Light and snuff candle to keep water out of
wick.)
LOCKING CARIBINER - Petzl P15 Oval Steel Screw Lock - 60g -
https://www.gmesupply.com
CORDAGE, BANKLINE, 50 FEET (Amazon)
ROCK SACK (MAKE FROM AN ONION NET SACK
URASACK 20L FOOD BAG
NEOSPORIN
ZIPLOCK BAGS, GALLON
ZIPLOCK BAGS, QUART
TRASH BAG - PACK LINER
PACK TOWEL OR A TERRY DISH RAG
E BLANKET, MYLAR
Q-TIPS 3
COTTONBALLS - 4
CHAPSTICK REPACKAGED
ASPRIN (12 per day planned or 100)
IBUPROFEN (6 per day planned or 50)
BAKING SODA (1/4 ounce) antacid
BLEACH IN DROPPER BOTTLE (1/4 ounce) mosquito bite relief/water pure.
BUG JUICE
BUG NET
BUG PANTS (Size Small to X4)
SPF30 LOTION or Desitin (zinc oxide/cod liver oil)
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE.ALCOHOL 50/50 MIX 1 ounce (antiseptic)
Leukotape for Blister Prevention (Amazon)
Body Glide anti-chaffing - https://www.bodyglide.com/
Umbrella, sun blocking SPF50 ($40-plus on Amazon, REI)
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CONSUMABLE
FOOD - 4 DAYS
WATER - 2 LITERS (ADD UP TO 4 MORE LITERS FOR TRAINING WEIGHT)
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Have you ever been above 9,000 feet elevation for a week?
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Photo east side Mt Whitney at night >
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5556/14848173942_d55ca6ec9a_b.jpg
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/80/25/e8/8025e8c583ec622ddf47cf27ce52c740.jpg
Photo West side Mt Whitney at night > ??
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LOCATION / HIKING VIDEOS /DATE, TIME, PLACE, LANDMARKS
GEAR TEST & REVIEW VIDEOS
GEAR MOD VIDEOS
SHOW LOGO
SPECS
TRAINING VIDEOS
VIDEO YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT TO DO THE PCT NEXT YEAR
STUDY THE PERMIT PROCESS
APPLY IN JANUARY FOR PERMIT https://www.pcta.org/
VIDEO YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT OF YOUR START DATE ON THE PCT
TELL FOLLOWERS WHEN YOU GO OFF TRAIL AND BACK ON.
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LONG TRAILS
AT -
Highest point anywhere along the 2180-mile trail is 6625 feet.

CDT -
Length: 3100 mi (4989 km)
Highest point: Grays Peak, Colorado, 14,270 ft (4,350 m)
Lowest point: Columbus, New Mexico, 3,900 ft (1,200 m)

PCT -
Length: 2,659 mi (4,279 km)
Highest point: Forester Pass, 13,153 ft (4,009 m)

PCT MILES NOBO

CANADA
-------- #78 2650.1 MILES
WASHINGTON [505.7 MILES]
-------- 2144.4 MILES
OREGON [455.2 MILES]
-------- 1689.2 MILES
CALIFORNIA [1689.2 MILES]
-------- 0 MILES
MEXICO
(WA 19.1%, 0R 17.176%, CA 63.74%, 100% 2650.1 MILES.)

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BASICS
5 C's OF SURVIVAL (CUT, COVER, CONTAINER, COMBUSTION, CORDAGE) plus a water kit
and spoon.
BSA TEN ESSENTIALS
https://www.scribd.com/document/351582863/10-Essentials-Plus-2017-06-17

https://www.scribd.com/document/351583188/Suggested-Resources-for-PCT-2017-06-17
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LASTLY get a digital luggage/fish scale $20 Walmart and weigh everything except food, water,
fuel and your body that will be on the trail with you on the first day. If it is under 40 pounds
(18143.7grams) then you did good.

You will add:

WATER 4 POUNDS
FOOD 8 POUNDS

Shakedown your system after 20 miles, 40 miles, 100 miles and each Hiker Box
drop off unneeded things.
As you lose fat weight and build muscle and your cardio improves, your miles will
extend to 20, 30 or the rare 40 per day.
Youll be burning over 5,000 calories a day, but compensating in town on ZERO
DAYS and carrying more food.
Water carried will depend on availability along the trail, but should max out at 7
liters (15.43 pounds) between Cajon Pass and Wrightwood or Guffy Spring.
Water is heavy and sloshes around, so pack it close to your hips, low and
forward in the pack.
Water and some liquids can be frozen, then vacuum-sealed to create a smaller
package.
Rum, peanut butter and honey can be sealed in plastic using an impulse-sealer.

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SEE
2017 PCT Gear List Reptar Hikes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW-t6nmpjJw
Published on Mar 26, 2017
Gear list and weight:
https://lighterpack.com/r/95k50n
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* WHISTLES?
NITECORE NWS20 Titanium Outdoor Emergency Whistle (Double Chamber)
120db 4khz 12.6 grams $40
Nitecore Lifesaving Emergency Titanium Whistle NWS10 - 120db 4.7 grams $20
Fenix NW30 Survival Whistle Lifesaving Emergency SOS Tool 120db Stainless
Steel 30 grams $20

EDC Stainless Steel Survival gear lifesaving emergency SOS Whistle 150 db 32
grams $13

Binboll Stainless Steel Three Tubes High Decibel Outdoor Life-saving

Emergency Whistle 150db (amazon) $14

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Ten Mistakes to avoid on the Appalachian Trail
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vzQl8Nuw0U

Magnetic Declination

https://greentrailsmaps.com/navigation/north

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Buy simple gear for training.

Train lightweight, until you can thru-hike ultralight.

Meals should require a spoon and a pot. You dont need cup, bowl or fork.

Before you start the PCT you will buy new, light, expensive gear.

As you finish or approach a section, you will change out gear.

Study each gear item or category for weeks before you buy it.

Compare specifications.

Consider Build-over-buy and Do-it-Yourself.

Buy Modify Design - Create Build Save.

Improvise - Adapt Overcome.

Prepare Plan Practice

Weigh all the weighs next to nothing and make them lighter.

Learn each piece of gear by touch.

Dress for the locality, pack clothes for the destination.

Failing while training can mean surviving on the trail.

Every hand hold is a purchase of your life.

Take what people say with a grain of salt.

Reports are delayed and conditions change.

For better or worse, the trail will be what it is when you get there.

The wilderness is not where you want to needlessly be injured.

Leave wild animals alone.

If you see bear cubs, do not get between mother and cubs. EVER!
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More gear:

https://www.scribd.com/document/351583188/Suggested-Resources-for-PCT-2017-06-17