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We read in one of the shelter registers that CT is a heavily blazed section; in this photo you can see two (in about 20 ft!).
 
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We have spent over two years researching, considering and selecting our gear. Gear choices are very difficult in some cases and you must weigh many things including (but not limited to): weight, comfort, physical size, cost, number of people using it, and material. Hammock, Tarp or Tent? Should the sleeping bag be down or synthetic or even just a quilt? White-gas stove, propane or Coke/Pepsi-can Alcohol stove? If there are options, there will be people who will swear by their choices. We have no real complaints about our current lists and no intention to argue!

Many of these decisions were heavily influenced by time spent online (see links), others were made after exposure to various books and films. Interested in the media that influenced us?

Below is a basic list of the major pieces of gear we are carrying:

Type
Gear
Picture (when available)

Backpacks:
ULA P-2
(49.5 oz)
49.5 oz
Tent:
Tarptent Cloudburst
(39.5 oz)
Spring/Fall Insulated Jacket:
Montbell
Thermawrap Parka
(C - 12.7 oz;
D - 14.2 oz)
Technical Fleece:
Mountain Hardwear Powerstretch Jacket
(C - 10 oz;
D - 12 oz)
Raingear:
Red Ledge Techlight Anorak and pants
(14.4 oz)
Trekking Poles:
EMS-Komperdell C3-Airshock
(13 oz)
Sleeping Bags:
Western Mountaineering - Ultralite (20 deg)
(C - 26 oz;
D - 28 oz )
Thermarest Self-Inflating Pad:
D: Ultralite 3/4
C: Prolite 4 (short)
(C - 17 oz;
D - 18.5 oz )
Water Filter:
Katadyn Hiker
(11 oz)
Stove:
MSR Simmerlite plus 22oz fuel bottle
(17.4 oz)
Drinking Vessel:
Camelback 100oz. (3-Liter) Omega Resevoir (1 each)
(7.6 oz)
Misc:
OR Crocodile Gore-tex High Gaiters
(C - 8.6 oz;
D - 9.9 oz)
Cooking:
Antigravity Gear 2Qt. Hard Anodized Pot w/cozy and handle
(8.6 oz)
Headgear:
Montbell CP200 Tibetan Fleece Hat
(4 oz)

OR Nimbus Sombrero (raingear)
(3.4 oz)
Gloves:

C: EMS Women's Core Fleece Gloves
(2 oz)

D: Mountain Hardwear PowerStretch Gloves
(1.4 oz)

Socks:
Smartwool Hikers
(3.2 - 3.8 oz)
Headlamp:
Petzl Tikka Plus
(2.6 oz)
Pocket Knife:
Leatherman Micra
(1.75 oz)
Digital Camera:
Casio Ex-S500
(4.5 oz)
Sleeping Bag Liners:
JagBags High-tech Mummy Endura Silk
(4.75 oz)
Stuff Sacks:
Granite Gear Tough Sacks
(3 @ 1.6 oz;
4.8 oz total)
Boots:
C: Scarpa;
D: Vasque
Misc:
Packtowl Personal Bath Towel
(1 oz)
Camp Shoes:
Crocs - Beach
(12 oz)
Trail Guides:

ATC Data Book (2006)
(6 oz)

ALDHA Thru-Hikers' Companion (2006)
(9 oz)

Bowls:
Orikaso Bowl
(1.2 oz)
Toothbrush:
FingerTip Toothbrushes
(7 grams)
Mp3 Player
and FM radio:
Creative Labs Zen Nano Plus 1GB
(1.1 oz )
   
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