[pct-l] Gear list

Ed Jarrett edjarrett at msn.com
Fri Jul 27 19:23:02 CDT 2012


The link below is to my current gear list and is what I will be using through the bulk of Oregon starting next week.  It does use a hammock rather than a tent/tarp, but otherwise may give you some ideas.  The earlier articles it reference describe my reasoning for the choices I made.
http://aclayjar.blogspot.com/2012/04/sample-gear-list.html 

Ed Jarretthttp://aclayjar.blogspot.com/

> From: dm at quixnet.net
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:16:45 -0500
> Subject: [pct-l] Gear list
> 
> I have only done day hikes, but am considering hiking the PCT starting next
> year, probably doing it in sections over the next 3 years.  Is there
> anyplace to find lists of necessary gear posted by experienced hikers?  I
> found one list in Georgia Swan's journal, but would like more for
> comparision.  I have talked to people in a couple of sporting goods stores
> but of course they always want to sell maximum dollars in top of the line
> stuff, rather than minimum weight adequate equipment.
> 
>  
> 
> I hope to find a hiking partner among my outdoorsy friends as doing it solo
> does not appeal to me for safety reasons.
> 
>  
> 
> Info from experienced hikers would be most appreciated. 
> 
>  
> 
> Newhiker
> 
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