[pct-l] budget gear list for pct?

[Paul Robison]

They work great for the price in rain... but come mile 200 most were pretty duct taped up ... Saw a few soaking people by Warner springs who had just ditched theirs altogether due to rips.

Like you say though most of the trail is pretty open, the idea of needing a machete is ridiculous... Please be nice to the extremely slow growing dessert landscape.

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On 2011-03-03, at 11:20 PM, <dnielsen at djmurphycompany.com> wrote:

> 
> 
> I did not know we were allowed to bring our machetes but mine is now packed.
> I love those things.
> 
> 
> One item on the budget front I have been testing out is the $20 frogg Toggs
> rain suit. Did two pretty heavy rain hikes lately(walked about 8mi each with
> it on) and so far I like it better than the gortex/precip stuff, breaths
> better and does not get as sticky inside or "wet out" as bad.  It would
> never work in heavy brush busting but it has been great on the open trail.
> I also use the jacket as my windshirt and with the front zip and hood on or
> off options it controls temp well with one long sleeve shirt and beene,
> temps 40 -50 range (while walking). The pants and jacket togather weight
> less than my previous jacket, about 10 oz. If you get the cheapest one
> without the eleastic at the legs you can get the pants on and off over boots
> and shoes. I am not ready to give it a full seal of approval but so far it
> has worked good for me.  Maybe someone else has more experience with this
> product or can speak specifically about any brush/abrasion issues on the
> PCT. $20 at Sports Authority.
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
> On Behalf Of Gary Swing
> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 3:53 PM
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] budget gear list for pct?
> 
> Whereabouts do you live? And when are you starting out on the PCT?
> 
> I'm in Denver and I've found a lot of good deals at seasonal gear sales. The
> Colorado Mountain Club has gear swaps in the spring and fall. REI stores
> have member only gear sales that are kind of hit or miss. Other
> mountaineering stores sometimes have seasonal gear swaps. Denver has
> Wilderness Exchange. Boulder has Neptune Mountaineering. If you live in a
> metropolitan area, I'd suggest checking with local mountaineering/outdoor
> gear stores and any large local hiking club to see if they have used gear
> sales before your departure date. If you have any backpacking gear
> manufacturers based near you, you might check if they have special gear
> sales, too. GoLite is based about 30 miles from me and they have periodic
> gear sale days with deep discounts on backpacks and tents. Also, try looking
> on Craigs List, or forums of hiking clubs. I've gotten most of my gear,
> including clothing, tents, and backpacks at local gear exchanges. I found a
> Big Agnes SL2 tent
> cheaply at the Price Insanity website a few years ago, but had to backorder
> it.
> 
> There are plenty of used machetes in Rwanda that you could probably buy
> cheaply, but the shipping costs may be prohibitive, and you should clean off
> the dried blood thoroughly. If you're flying, remember to put the machetes
> in your checked luggage. Don't try to carry them onboard. However, you
> probably won't need machetes on the PCT unless you end up with particularly
> irritating hiking partners, or you have an insatiable bloodlust.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Gary
> 
> 
> 
> --- On Thu, 3/3/11, Zack Ziegler <zrziegler at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> From: Zack Ziegler <zrziegler at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [pct-l]  budget gear list for pct?
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011, 2:11 PM
> 
> i'm paying for myself and a friend to hike the pct. so budget is key. know
> where 
> to find some used gear? tents, pack, machetes. 
> 
> 
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