Our hike is still many days away and we have purchased things already we have to get some other things to complete our gear that we will bring on our 4,000km hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. Sure our goal is to have the things that we need and hopefully can comfortably carry them on…
This pack helps with the weight. Since I’m not ultralight, I need a pack to carry the volume I need and the weight. This pack carries loads between 30 and 60 lbs. It’s a bit heavy itself, but if it’s 2-3 pounds more than the really lightweight ones… then I just lost 3 pounds in…
I wanted to get something that could be replaced on trail if something happens to it with a good warranty. And I wanted it to be warm and this has a excellent R-Value. I don’t want my body heat to escape to the cold ground beneath me. Picked this up for $170CAD Specs: The Insulated…
Dan & Chantal’s GEAR LIST & TOTAL COST on LighterPack: View the full breakdown of all our gear by clicking here –>> Dan’s Full List AND Chantal’s Full List. Shelter System: MSR Mutha Hubba NX – 3 Person, 3 Season Tent / Paid $509CAD down from $679CAD. Our Tent Specs Here Shared Cooking/Food System: Gear Type: Combined Cook…
At the moment, we only purchased something for Chantal and I need to find something for myself. Still doing research but the quilts below would be the best fit for the trail. The price hurts. We have to do research to see if we can find great lightweight dependable products in Canada and save on…
Navigation & Safety: Garmin InReach Mini (Shared) (Purchased) To share between us (more information & specs) We will use this mostly for messages using Satellite to message family + friends to give them updates when we have no cell reception / message, other hikers, to keep in touch with plans and conditions / emergency SOS…
Above The Shoulders: Hat (Warmth): Beanie Cap (Sun): Undecided / Maybe my Patagonia Trucker Style Cap w/ Added Canadian Flag Sewn Patch Sun UV Protection (Neck/Head)) Buff: Buff Original w/Banff Festival scene Cold/Wind Head Protection: Nike ACG Balaclava Sunglasses (UV/Wind): Purchased: Smith Optics Bandana (Multi-purpose) Mid Section: Jacket Wind/Rain Outer Shell: Outdoor Research Helium II…
Above The Shoulders: Sunglasses: Not Purchased UV Buff: Purchased / Black UV ($27CAD) Hat: Outdoor Research Sun Bucket Hat ($21) Warm Hat: Beanie (Own) Mid Section: Jacket: (Rain & Wind): Rab Kinetic Plus Wind Rain Shell ($141CAD / Reg $299CAD) Jacket: (Warmth-Down): Mammut Broad Peak IN Hoody Down Jacket ($258CAD / Reg: 370CAD) Base Layer…
UST U-Dig-It 7075-T6 Aluminum Light Duty Shovel Picked up one for each of us. Leave no trace… or hide your evidence. $7CAD. Compact, ultra-lightweight hand shovel for camping, backpacking, hunting, and all your outdoor excursions Made of durable 7075-t6 aluminum Includes carabiner to attach shovel to your gear, belt, or bag Weighs 0.64 ounces; measures…
Dan’s Set-Up: Backpack: Purchased the Osprey Aether 65 XL Backpack rain cover: Backpack came with one Pack Shoulder Pouch: Maybe ZPacks but wish it was cheaper. Still researching. Additional Pack Shoulder Bottle Holder: Undecided / Thinking about ZPacks Fanny Pack: Purchased (Below) North Face Lumbar 4-5 liter capacity / $31CAD down from $45CAD Clothes Stuff…
