Backpacks:
Initially: Madden Mountaineering 6lbs 2003
Replaced by: ULA P2 small hip-belt 4900 cu in 47oz May 2004
Added: ULA Ohm2 3960 cu in 32oz 2015
Daypack:
Current: Osprey Stratos 24 15oz 2015
Note: Since 2003 I've tried a number of different daypacks and most have worked for a time. I've mailed several of my older daypacks to the Ranger at Katahdin Stream Campground in Baxter State Park so Thru Hikers can use them instead of carrying their backpacks up the mountain.
Sleeping Bags:
Initially: Slumberjack 4lbs 6oz 2003
Replaced by: Kelty 25 degree synthetic 2lbs 6oz 2004
Current: Big Agnes Zirkel 20 degree down 2lbs 2oz Feb 2005
Sleeping Pads:
Initially: Zrest 11oz 2002
Current: Big Agnes 2.5" insulated air core 20oz Feb 2005
Note: In July 2014 Big Agnes replaced air core when blow up valve failed.
Footwear:
Initially: LL Bean Gore-tex Cresta Hiking Boots 3lbs 8oz 2003
Replaced by: Merrill Continuum Hiking shoes 1lb 12oz 2004
Note: Between 2004 and 2015 I have used mostly Merrill low and mid
trail shoes.
Current: Asolo Fugitive Gore-tex Hiking Boots 3lbs 2015
Tents:
Initially: Eureka 2 person tent 4lbs 6oz 2003
Current: Henry Shire Cloudburst tarp-tent 2lbs 2oz Nov 2004
Clothing, Rain gear, cooking gear, water purification, GPS tracking and emergency beacon will be added soon.
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