So what is this backpacking thing anyways? Karen Cornell May 2009
Backpacker Weight Continuum Where do you want to be? Old School Garage Sale Basement Friend Army Surplus Gets the Job Done Heavy Super Lightweight Cutting Edge Specialty Stores Maximize Weight Savings Super Functional Light and Agile
Winter Nevada East Coast Wet Dry Olympic Peninsula West Sierra Utah Arizona Summer East Sierra
Hat Sun Shirt Convertible Pants Internal Frame Food/Stove Water Sleeping Pad Poles Toilet Paper First Tent Aid Boots Cotton is Death! Sleeping Bag
Where to Look for Your *Cheap* Gear: REI Outlet www. rei. com/outlet Backcountryoutlet. com www. backcountryoutlet. com Sierra Trading Post www. sierratradingpost. com Steep and Cheap www. steepandcheap. com Campsaver www. campsaver. com And many, many more. .
Marmot Air Flow Flex 65 Pack - '08 Closeout Specs Specification Description Material Ripstop nylon/ripstop aramid Approximate volume 3, 950 cu. in. / 65 liters Fits torso 20 - 22 inches Fits waist/hips 32 - 50 inches Number of pockets 6 + main compartment Number of stays 2 Frame material Carbon Average weight 3 lbs. 15 oz. Access / Loading Top/side Sleeping bag compartment No
Cheapest pack on rei. com/outlet is $65 Internal frame Hip and Chest Straps REI Venus 75 5 lbs 11 oz $199. 00 Backpacks REI Flash 65 3 lbs 2 0 z $109. 99 A Good Adjustment is key! Granite Gear Vapor Trail 2 lbs. 5 oz $169 59 Liters Try on several to feel what Is comfortable Keep extra straps to a minimum
Sleeping Bags: Look for a mummy fit – tapered to toes with a hood. Western Mountaineering Highlite Bag Wet = Synthetic Dry = Down TIP = we live in a dry climate! My favorite is the REI kilo – currently not in stock! Buy one to fit your size – shoulders/hips/height etc.
Temperature and Altitude 3 Season = 15/30 degree bag High Altitude = 30 degree or below Sleeping bag Winter Bag = 0 degrees Sleeping Bag should be less than 3 lbs Low Altitude = Match Bag to Temperature
Sleeping Pads Self-inflating are the most comfortable - but the point is to insulate you from the ground REI Lite Core 1. 5 $56 24 oz REI trekker $64 2 lbs 1 oz REI Pads = Thermarest Therma-rest Ridgerest $35 19 oz A piece of foam $25 10 iz
REI Quarter Dome T 2 Tent – on sale $189. 00 3 lbs 12 oz Tents MSR Carbon Reflex 2 lbs. $499 Sierra Designs Sirius www. sierratradingpost. com 4 lbs. 10 Oz $109. 00 Tarptent Squall www. tarptent. com 2 lbs 2 oz $230 Or a tarp and poncho combo!
Clothing Boots Wool Socks – bring an extra pair Convertible Pants Long Underwear Pants (Capilene) Rain Pants – great wind insulation Synthetic/Wool Shirt Capilene Top Jacket – weather dependent Rain or wind jacket Hat Gloves Remember – cotton kills: undies anyone?
Stoves and Cooking Jetboil 15. 3 oz $69 Canister fuel MSR Windpro 6. 5 oz $89 Canister fuel Fuel is usually sold separately. Don't Forget Your Spoon! Litemax Titanium 1. 9 oz $54 Canister Fuel www. hikelight. co m Fire Lite Titanium 0. 38 oz $20 Esbit Fuel www. backpackinglight. c om Really anything works. . . REI Ti Ware 4. 93 oz $54
Potable Aqua Iodine Tablets $6. 50 Water and Food Aqua. Mira water treatment Chlorine Water Treatment $13 3 oz Steripen UV light $99 3. 6 oz Katadin Hiker Filter $65 11 oz Backpacker's Pantry or Mountain House $6/dinner wwww. trailcooking. com Ultimate DIY Freezer bag Backpacker Food
Leave No Trace 1. Plan Ahead and Prepare 2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Durable = rock, gravel, snow Camp 200+ feet from water Walk single file in high use areas Walk dispersed in pristine areas 3. Pack it in, Pack it out Pack out ALL trash AND leftover food Deposit solid human waste in catholes Pack out toilet paper Wash dishes away from streams – scatter strained water 4. Leave what you find 5. Minimize Campfire Impact 6. Respect Wildlife 7. Be Considerate of Others
Now put your new knowledge into action! Join me on a trip designed especially for beginners right at Red Rock! When: June 6 th -7 th Destination: Bowl Below North Peak Ffor more details see the meetup website
Gear List Backpack Sleeping Bag Sleeping Pad Tent Stove Fuel Pot Spoon Food and Snacks Clothes: Shirt Pants Long Sleeve Rain Pants/Top *dress to the weather! Headlamp Toilet Paper Bandana Pack Towel Reading Material Camera Map Watch Compass/GPS Knife First Aide/Sunscreen Hat Water Treatment Water Bottle/extras Boots Socks
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