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Hiking Trip Reports

Paria Canyon Hike, 2005

Paul's Packing List

 

Clothing Worn(1)
FUNCTION STYLE WEIGHT
hat with brim lightweight synthetic rain resistant baseball style cap 1.8 oz
hiking shirt lightweight base layer long sleeve 6.0 oz
underwear synthetic support style 2.2 oz
hiking pants soft shell zip-off long pants 19.0 oz
hiking socks lightweight syntheticsocks 1.1 oz
hiking shoes low-cut trail hiking 32.0 oz
     
Other Items Worn / Carried(1)
FUNCTION STYLE WEIGHT
trekking poles shock absorbing/telescopic 18.5 oz
compass compass/thermometer 2.0 oz
     
Other Clothing(2)
FUNCTION STYLE WEIGHT
hiking socks lightweight synthetic (2pair) 2.2 oz
underwear synthetic support style (2 pair) 4.4 oz
insulation layer synthetic high loft insulation vest 7.4 oz
rain jacket waterproof-breathable, wind breaker jacket 3.4 oz
long johns base layer silk weight bottoms 7.4 oz
warm hat synthetic/wool beanie cap 2.2 oz
gloves synthetic liner gloves 1.4 oz
rain pants waterproof-breathable, windbreaker pants 3.8 oz
camp shoes comfy, dry and lightweight 17.6 oz
     
Sleep System(2)
FUNCTION STYLE WEIGHT
tent two person, fast and light 48.6 oz
sleeping bag down temperature rated to 30 degrees 22 oz
sleeping pad torso sized inflatable mattress 15.0 oz
pillow lightweight, compressible, flannel covered, plus stuff sack 12 oz
     
Packing(2)
FUNCTION STYLE WEIGHT
backpack 3000 ci internal frame pack 49 oz
stuff sack 250 ci for clothing 0.3 oz
stuff sack 250 ci for clothing 0.3 oz
     
Cooking and Water(2)
FUNCTION STYLE WEIGHT
Stove/ cooking pot Lightweight with push button start 15 oz
water filter pump style to .03 microns 20 oz
utensil ti/plastic spork 1 oz
extra water bottles 1L soft side bladders 1.8 oz
food storage bear (mouse) bag and rope 5.0 oz
     
Other Essentials(2)
FUNCTION STYLE WEIGHT
maps flip style printed on water resistant paper 2.5 oz
light LED headlamp 2.8 oz
first aid minor wound care, blister prevention/treatment & meds 14.8 oz
personal hygiene assorted toiletries 4.0 oz
camera digital or 35mm plus padded case 29 oz
     
Consumables(3)
FUNCTION STYLE WEIGHT
fuel canister, small size 3.8 oz
food 5 days @20 oz / day 100.0 oz
water average carried 1 liter 36.0 oz
     
Weight Summary
-1 Total Weight Worn or Carried 5.2 lb (82.6 oz)
-2 Total Base Weight in Pack 18.5 lb (296.4 oz)
-3 Total Weight of Consumables 8.7 lb (139.8 oz)
-4 Total Initial Pack Weight (2) + (3) 27.2 lb (435.8 oz)
-5 Full Skin Out Weight (1) + (2) + (3)  32.4 lb (518.8 oz)