For me, at least - the feeling that "we're actually going to do this" is just now setting in. With that in mind, I actually looked at all the links, etc that were discussed below. I also found a few others that I thought were interesting:
http://www.sentai.com/mudhounds/intro.htm (a great trip recap - I didn't realize the trail could be so crowded)
http://legrandbleu.swissworld.com/frameset_wcte.html (another recap - not as lengthy)
http://www.i-needtoknow.com/pop/gear.html (a very thorough gear list)
After reading these thoroughly, I've determined I'm going to purchase gaiters and a backpack cover (to double as a waterproof sack) - but skip the poles (which I've never liked hiking with). Any other "must haves" that people are considering?
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3 comments:
Josh -- good finds. The pictures show how ridiculous the "trail" can be.
As far as must-have gear -- the thing that most caught my eye from the list is a separate H2Oproof stuff sack dedicated to garbage.
Here is a url for 10+ essentials from REI: http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/backpacking+overnight+checklist.html
Aside from any essential medications anyone might need, one of the essential items we have not touched on yet for a group of eight is First Aid.
Although I'm not volunteering to carry any more,
(remember the formula:
Individual Pack weight allocation = total weight to be distributed divided by age times body weight.)
I have first aid kits ranging from pocket size to 9" x 12" x 2" (including a splint). What level of first aid equipment do we want to carry and how should it be divided among the group?
Rob
Nice formula. Must be a 60+ yrs old engineer.
I've got the Adventure Medical UltraLight .5 Medical Kit, plus/minus some customizations including more Tylenol, moleskin, and an emergency blanket. I think if everyone has something along those lines, we should be fine.
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