| Item |
Quantity |
lbs. |
oz. |
Mfg/Brand |
Bear Cannister |
Notes |
| Crew (shared) Gear |
| Nylon dining fly 12' x 12' |
1 |
0 |
29.0 |
|
-- |
Includes ropes and pegs |
| Dining Fly Poles (see trekking poles) |
2 |
0 |
0.0 |
|
-- |
Use trekking poles |
| Spare Stakes |
2 |
|
1.2 |
|
-- |
Only 2 extra stakes for the dining fly |
| Bear Cannisters |
11 |
0 |
440.0 |
|
Y |
10 rented from REI, 2 purchased by CREW Each Bear canister weighs 40 oz each |
| Ropes |
1 |
|
39.7 |
|
-- |
Ed looked up a value 150 foot length of 6 mm nylon rope, weight about 2 1/2 pounds |
| Nylon Cord 1/8" (50 ft); |
2 |
|
3.7 |
|
-- |
Cord can be used to tie down tents if high winds or for clotheslines |
| Water Purification Chem |
1 |
|
19.8 |
Micropur tablets, 0.9 oz per 30, pack (5 liter per day for 11 people 12 days) |
-- |
Use for cooking and drinking To be divided into 3 groups (1st half 5days, 2nd half 5 days and Denali 3 days) |
| Water Purification Pumps |
1 |
1 |
0.0 |
|
-- |
Individual's personal gear as determined |
| Water Pump spare parts |
1 set |
|
7.2 |
|
-- |
Individual's personal gear as determined |
| Backpacking Stoves |
2 |
0 |
15.5 |
MSR Dragonfly |
-- |
|
| Stove spare parts |
1 set |
0 |
3.9 |
|
-- |
|
| Fuel Bottles large |
2 |
|
30.3 |
|
-- |
33 ounce Large only 1 at a time, resupply for second bottle |
| Fuel Bottles small |
2 |
|
21.3 |
|
-- |
22 ounce Small only 1 at a time resupply for second bottle |
| 2 sets of Matches and/or lighter in waterproof containers |
Enough for 14 days |
|
2.0 |
|
Y |
3 Stormproof matches, @ .65 oz each, easily accessible; packed together in plastic bag to be placed in bear cannister at night |
| Food |
35 meals |
165 |
0.0 |
all |
-- |
Breakfast 12 oz Lunch 11 oz Supper 10 oz Total 33 oz +/- 2 oz per meal No Cook 21 meals, Cook 14 meals per person Max Six days of food at 2.5 pounds per day per person |
| Cook Kit |
2 |
|
37.4 |
|
-- |
4.5 liter Aluminun Two bigger pot Philmont style dinners |
| Cutlery kit (Spatulas & Spoon) |
1 |
|
8.0 |
|
-- |
2 Spoons |
| Hot Pot Tong |
0 |
|
0.0 |
Leatherman Wave |
-- |
|
| Multi Tool for Repair |
2 |
|
17.0 |
|
-- |
Leatherman Wave is recommended Have One needs the Second |
| Plastic Trash Bags |
|
|
2.0 |
|
-- |
No more than three bags.Use ziplocs left over from meal. |
| Biodegradable soap |
1 botttle |
|
5.2 |
|
Y |
Weighed 4 oz bottle was 5.2 oz use for dishwashing and personal cleansing; packed in plastic bag to be stored in bear cannister at night. |
| Hand Sanitizer |
1 |
|
6.0 |
Purell |
-- |
1 bottle for the group for cook's cleaning prior to cooking, Each person has one ounce or two ounce bottle in tolit kit |
| Scrubbing Pads |
3 |
|
2.0 |
|
-- |
12 pieces (3 sheets cut into four pieces each) |
| Plastic Strainer (Sump Frisbee) |
1 |
|
8.0 |
|
-- |
Frisbee with holes used for dish washing |
| Sump Scraper |
1 |
|
2.0 |
|
-- |
Rubber spatula used for dishwashing; combined weight of sump spatula and sump frisbee is about 1/2 pound |
| Toilet Paper |
6 rolls |
|
7.5 |
|
-- |
Keep in individual ziplock bags, 3 each for 1st half and 2nd half re-supply (Each person to maintain personal A/P paper in personal toilet kit) |
| Camp Shovel/Trowel |
1 |
|
4.0 |
|
-- |
Estimated weight about 1 pound (to dig latrine) |
| Satellite Phone & spare Batteries |
1 |
2 |
5.0 |
|
-- |
Estimated weight |
| Sewing Repair Kit |
1 |
|
8.0 |
REI Backcountry Repair Kit SKU 627514 |
-- |
Heavy needle, light needle, safety pins, spare shoe lace, waxed nylon dental floss, nylon thread. |
| 1/3 to 1/2 Roll Duct Tape |
1 |
|
6.0 |
|
Y |
For equipment repair; packed in plastic bag to be stored in bear cannister at night (adhesive attacts bears) Small Leftover Roll 15 to 20 ft. |
| Alaska Field Guide |
1 |
|
|
|
-- |
??? |
| Topographic Maps |
2 |
|
8.0 |
|
-- |
Easily accessible in pack or carried on person. Two sets of Coverage with 4 (1:63250) 1 (1:250000) waterproofed & in ziplocked plastic |
| GPS Units |
2 |
|
32.0 |
Garmin eTrex C, topo map software |
-- |
|
| Lithium AA Batteries for GPS |
12 |
|
|
|
-- |
Divide between 1st half & 2nd half |
| Crew First Aid Kit |
1 |
3 |
|
|
Y |
Page 38-39 in Philmont Guidebook. Packed in plastic bag to be stored in bear cannister at night. |
| nail trimmers |
1 |
|
1.4 |
|
-- |
|
| Brush |
1 |
|
1.0 |
|
-- |
1 to share |
| Padlock for Base Camp |
1 |
|
|
N/A |
-- |
Not carried on trail; for crew locker |
| Weight per Crewmember |
|
15.5 |
70.4 |
19.94 |
|
|
| Total Group Weight |
|
171.0 |
774.1 |
219.38 |
|
|
| Personal Gear |
| Tent and poles |
| Tent system |
1 person |
2 |
15.0 |
North Face Solo 12 |
-- |
Includes tent, poles, stakes, stuff sack, outie (ground cloth, 1.5mil), and innie (0.7mil). Philmont guidelines: One man tents are acceptable, everyone is required to sleep in a tent. |
| Packing |
| Pack, padded hip belt, integrated day pack |
1 |
4 |
13.0 |
Gregory Reality, 4350 cu in. |
-- |
Philmont: capacity: external frame -- 4000 cu in+/-; internal frame -- 4800 cu in +/- |
| Pack Cover |
1 |
1 |
4.1 |
Equinox Ultralight? |
-- |
Pack cover, waterproof nylon |
| Rubber bands |
|
4 |
0.1 |
tbd |
-- |
Large, for packing, straining water (use rubber bands or just hold it) or closing cuffs to keep mosquitoes out. |
| Ziplock bags |
12-Jun |
1 |
2.0 |
-- |
-- |
Sized Ziplock bags to pack clothes; For organization and waterproofing. Remember something for dirty/wet clothes. |
| Sleeping |
| Sleeping Bag + waterproof stuff sack |
1 |
2 |
1.6 |
Moonstone 800 Zone 1 |
-- |
Philmont: Daytime High 80s F Night-time Low 30s F |
| Waterproof Stuff Sack |
1 |
0 |
1.8 |
Outdoor Research Hydroseal #1 |
-- |
For sleeping bag. Can line non-waterproof stuff sack with plastic bag. |
| Pack straps |
as needed |
0 |
2.0 |
-- |
-- |
Used for tying equipment to pack. Don't use bungee cords |
| Sleep clothes (see long johns) |
1 |
0 |
0.0 |
-- |
-- |
Worn only in sleeping bag (t-shirts & gym shorts / warm & comfortable) |
| Sleeping Pad |
1 |
1 |
6.7 |
Therm-a-Rest ProLite 3 |
-- |
Closed-cell foam or inflatable |
| Clothing Layer A (hiking clothes) |
| Hiking boots |
1 pr |
4 |
4.1 |
Asolo TPS 520 GTX + SnoSeal |
-- |
Waterproof; torsional rigidity; ankle support as needed; well broken in |
| Camp shoes |
1 pr |
1 |
4.2 |
Salomon Light Amphibians |
-- |
Use for camp & stream-crossing. Lightweight sneakers or tennis shoes works. |
| Heavy socks |
3 pairs |
0 |
8.1 |
Cool-lite Hiker Pro Crew, 2.7 oz ea |
-- |
Heavy outer socks (recommend wool) |
| Liner socks (recommended) |
3 pairs |
0 |
2.7 |
Thermasilk, 0.9 oz ea |
-- |
Lighter inner socks (polypro); Coolmax is good. |
| Underwear |
3 pairs |
1 |
4.5 |
Duofold Hybrid CoolMax Ultralight Briefs, 1.5 oz ea |
-- |
|
| Trail pants (long or short?) |
2 pairs |
0 |
10.8 |
Long, zip-off |
-- |
Avoid bulky side seams that might irritate under pack hip belt |
| Short Sleeve Shirt |
2 |
0 |
4.4 |
tbd |
-- |
Avoid nylon, Coolmax is good |
| Hat |
1 |
0 |
4.0 |
Tilly Airflo LTM6 |
-- |
Flexible, with brim; Wide brim recommended. Baseball cap ok. |
| Clothing Layer B (cool evening) |
| Long sleeve shirt |
1 |
0 |
5.9 |
tbd |
-- |
Wool or Polypro (not cotton or flannel) |
| Long pants |
1 pr |
0 |
11.8 |
Long, zip-off |
-- |
Durable nylon; no cotton |
| Insulated underwear |
1 pr |
0 |
7.3 |
Terramar SilkSkins |
-- |
Polypro or Silk |
| Clothing Layer C (Cold) |
| Warm Jacket/ Sweater |
1 |
0 |
11.5 |
Marmot DriClime Jacket |
-- |
Wool or Fleece (Polartec) |
| Warm hat |
1 |
0 |
2.2 |
tbd |
-- |
Use for sleeping and when cold (wool or polypro) |
| Glove liners or mittens |
1 pr |
0 |
1.3 |
tbd |
-- |
Light weight (wool or polypro) |
| Clothing Layer D (Cold, Wet, Windy) |
| Rain Jacket, pants & carry pouch |
1 pr |
0 |
15.2 |
Patagonia Specter Pullover |
-- |
Easily accessible in pack or carried on person; No Ponchos |
| Eating |
Bowl (see cup) |
1 |
0 |
0.0 |
-- |
-- |
Lightweight; must withstand dipping in boiling water. Deep bowl (small, plastic) |
| Cup / Mug |
1 |
0 |
0.8 |
Open Country Measuring Cup |
-- |
Measuring style is preferred |
| Spoon |
1 |
0 |
0.3 |
Chefware Ploycarbonate Utensil |
-- |
|
| Water bottle / Hydration System |
3-4 qts |
0 |
6.6 |
Camelbak (1.5L) + Platypus (2L0 |
? |
Must have more than one container; easily accessible in pack or carried on person if becomes a smellable must be placed in bear cannister at night.(1 will be for crew use only) 2 quarts of water for personal use |
| Personal and Miscellaneous |
| Whistle |
1 |
0 |
0.3 |
Philmont issue |
-- |
Whistle provides louder emergency signal with less effort than shouting. |
| Pocket knife (small) |
1 |
0 |
0.7 |
tbd |
-- |
Easily accessible in pack or carried on person; One within crew must be capable of cutting 1/2" nylon cord; At least one end must have scissors for cutting moleskin, sewing thread, etc. |
| Flashlight |
1 |
0 |
2.8 |
Black Diamond Ion |
-- |
small with optional extra batteries and bulb as required |
| Bandanas |
2 |
0 |
2.4 |
(Not hankerchiefs!) |
Y |
Use for first aid, wash rag, etc.; packed together in plastic bag to be placed in bear cannister at night |
| Compass |
1 |
0 |
1.2 |
tbd |
-- |
Easily accessible in pack, individual gear |
| Toilet Kit |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Y |
Single container. Mimize bulk, pack in plastic bag to be placed in bear cannister at night |
| Toilet paper |
1 |
0 |
0.7 |
1/4 role, emergency use |
-- |
|
| Baby wipes |
1 pk |
0 |
0.0 |
-- |
-- |
|
| Sanitizer |
1 |
0 |
1.5 |
Purell |
-- |
|
| Matches or lighter |
1 pk |
0 |
0.0 |
-- |
-- |
|
| Toothpaste |
1 |
0 |
1.1 |
Crest |
-- |
|
| Toothbrush |
1 |
0 |
0.2 |
-- |
-- |
|
| Biodegradeable soap |
1 |
0 |
0.0 |
tbd |
-- |
|
| Camp towel (small) |
1 |
0 |
1.8 |
ClubSwim Sports Towel |
-- |
|
| Insect Repellant (Deet) |
1 |
0 |
1.3 |
tbd |
Y |
Not aerosol; packed in plastic bag to be stored in bear cannister at night. |
| Sunscreen (at least 25 SPF) |
1 |
0 |
3.3 |
tbd |
Y |
At least 25 SPF; Apply often and daily (never after 5pm); packed in plastic bag to be stored in bear cannister at night. |
| Lip Balm/chapstick (SPF of 25) |
1 |
0 |
0.4 |
Whitehall Robins |
Y |
Easily accessible in pack or carried on person; packed in plastic bag to be placed in bear cannister at night |
| Individual First Aid Kit |
As
Described |
0 |
0.0 |
tbd |
-- |
Includes 1 Triangle bandage, a good amount of mole skin, & a few band aids |
| Medications & Vitamins |
As
prescribed |
0 |
0.0 |
-- |
-- |
Expected personal medications (prescription and over the counter) |
| Crampons |
1 pair |
1 |
1.0 |
Grivel, Air Tech light |
-- |
Use for glacier crossing. Sized to hiking boots, personnally tagged & packed with 3/8 styrofoam |
| Sun glasses |
1 |
0 |
0.0 |
-- |
-- |
Inexpensive |
| Ditty Bag |
1 |
0 |
0.0 |
tbd |
Y |
For personal items in bear cannisters |
| Optional (luxury items) |
| Camera system |
1 |
1 |
4.2 |
Canon PowerShot G9, extra memory card, 2 extra batteries @1.6 oz ea, & pouch |
-- |
Plus film or batteries for digital camera; film packed in plastic bag to be placed in bear cannister at night. |
| Watch |
1 |
0 |
0.0 |
tbd |
-- |
Inexpensive. Need one with an alarm for the crew |
Fishing equipment/licenses |
1 |
0 |
0.0 |
-- |
-- |
Need license |
| Foot powder |
1 |
0 |
2.0 |
Gold Bond |
Y |
Packed in plastic bag to be placed in bear cannister at night |
| Notepad and pen |
1 |
0 |
0.0 |
tbd |
-- |
|
| Day Pack (see backpack) |
1 |
0 |
0.0 |
-- |
-- |
For side hikes |
| Hair ties |
2 to 4 |
0 |
0.0 |
-- |
-- |
For long hair |
| Entertainment |
|
0 |
0.0 |
|
-- |
Ex., book to read, deck of cards, frisbee, hacky sack,etc. |
| Ear Plugs |
1 pair |
0 |
0.2 |
32 decibels, weight inc. container |
-- |
|
| Mirror |
1 |
0 |
0.3 |
tbd |
-- |
|
| Mosquito net |
1 |
0 |
0.1 |
Meijers |
-- |
Use rubber bands (above) to secure wrist / ankle cuffs |
| Trekking poles |
1 pair |
0 |
0.0 |
tbd |
-- |
|
| Total Personal Weight |
|
23.0 |
176.9 |
34.06 |
|
|
| Expected Pack Weight |
|
38.5 |
247.3 |
54.00 |
|
|
| Travel Gear (No radios, CD/MP3 players, video game devices, or hammocks. Cellular telephones are discouraged. No deoderant.) |
| Class "A" Uniform |
|
|
|
|
|
To wear on travel days |
| Hiking Boots |
|
|
|
|
|
To wear to the adventure, ok to pack on the way back |
| Photo ID |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Carry on Bag |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Half of any medications you need |
|
|
|
|
|
The other half should be checked. |
| Class B shirt |
|
|
|
|
|
Red |
| rain gear |
|
|
|
|
|
Also use on trail |
| water bottle |
|
|
|
|
|
Also use on trail |
| sun screen |
|
|
|
|
|
Also use on trail |
| bathing suit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| eye wear |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| reading material |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| change of clothes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| toiletries |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| camera |
|
|
|
|
|
Also use on trail |
| Duffle |
1 / person |
|
|
|
|
Use to store backpack safely in baggage of airplane. Otherwise, Crew will provide a construction grade large garbage bag for each way and duct tape. |
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