Gear for a long distance trek need not occupy much volume nor require an administrative logistician to manage.
Photo, top to bottom:
* Pack * Sleeping Pad * Sleeping Quilt * Insulating Clothing * Shelter * Wind and Rain Clothing * Miscellaneous Essantials (Toiletries, Foot Care, Repair) * Sat Phone / PDA / Camera (Left), Cook Kit (Right) * Maps, Notetaking, and a Long Handled Titanium Spoon
Gear shown in this photo is uncompressed. It does not include clothing worn. It occupies about 30 liters in the packbag, "leaving about 35 liters for food". In reality, the 95,000 Calories of food we'll be packing each (about 42 pounds) will occupy around 35 liters of packbag volume, so in order to have a secure dry bag closure on the (not really) 65L main packbag, we'll start the trek with a smaller drybag (15L) secured to the top of the pack. As food volume decreases, this small bag will be used for additional wet gear storage inside the pack.
- Ryan Jordan
I'm still very curious about your cooking system. The picture you posted the other day of your woodgas stove really intrigues me. What exactly is it? The suspense is killing me!
Posted by: Miguel Arboleda | June 07, 2006 at 10:59 PM
As a near senior who wants to stay on the trail for many more years, I find the ultralite solutions on these pages very helpful. I would like to hear about the food, cooking gear and stove situation. Good luck to you!
Mopah
Posted by: Mopah | June 08, 2006 at 01:23 PM
A little late to ask, but . . . I assume those are Stix trekking poles, but those don't look like standard tips. Aluminum? Duct tape?
Posted by: Dylan Skola | June 12, 2006 at 06:31 PM