Monday, August 31, 2009

Mt Kilimangaro gear list


Here is my gear list for climbing mt Kilimanjaro. As discussed in the previous post I intend to go with a guide/group, but carry all my own needs including shelter and food.


Backpack:

Ospery Exos 46 medium Backpack 1,050 g (37 oz)

Homemade silnylon pack cover to keep pack dry 69 g (2.5 oz)


Shelter:

Black Diamond Hilight with Fibraplex poles Tent 1,162 g (41 oz)

4 MSR Ground Hog Stakes Base tie-outs 57 g (2 oz)

4 MSR Needle Stakes Extra tie-outs 35 g (1.25 oz)


Sleep System:

Western Mountaineering Versalite size medium Sleeping bag 1,063 g (37.5oz)

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir regular Pad 391 g (13.8oz)

Homemade foam pillow 55 g (1.95 oz)

Homemade down booties 65 g (2.25 oz)

Earplugs and 6 Benadryl as sleeping insurance 2 g (.07oz)


Cooking Gear:

MSR XGK Expedition stove with 11fl oz fuel bottle 507 g (17.9oz)

Small box of matches to start stove 7 g (.25 oz)

REI Ti Ware Nonstick Titanium Pot - 1.3 Liter 164 g (5.8 oz)

MSR Folding Spoon 14 g (.5 oz)


Clothing:

Surprise Silk Shirt for warm weather 72 g (2.55 oz)

Montbell Alpine Light Down Parka Small Jacket 403 g (14.2 oz)

Homemade cashmere top as base layer top 252 g (8.9 oz)

Homemade silnylon jacket for rain protection/vapor barrier 89 g (3.15 oz)

Seirus Innovation Neofleece Combo 51 g (1.8 oz)

Homemade nylon pants as warm weather pants 75 g (2.65 oz)

Terramar Woolskins Bottoms small Base layer bottom 155 g (5.45 oz)

Possum Glove 43 g (1.5 oz)

6 XL Nitrile Surgical gloves to wear over possum gloves 38 g (1.35 oz)


Footwear:

Vasque Aether Tech SS US size 10 Shoes 640 g (22.6 oz)

Thin base-layer socks 42 g (1.5 oz) (estimate)

Toasty Feet Warm Insole 88 g (3.1 oz)

Smartwool trekking heavy crew Warm socks 92 g (3.25 oz)

Homemade silnylon socks Vapor barrier socks 23 g (.8 oz)

Integral Designs eVent Shortie Gaiter 69 g (2.45 oz)


Medical/Protection:

Acetaminophen, aspirin, caffeine to treat headaches 14 g (.5 oz)

Diamox Prevent AMS 3g (.1 oz) (estimate)

Homemade first aid/emergency kit 156 g (5.5 oz)

Sunglasses for eye protection 24 g (.85 oz)

Chapstick 10 g (.35oz)

SPF 60 Sunscreen for skin protection 43 g (1.5 oz)


Toiletries:

Aurelle TOOB Brush Tooth brush 43 g (1.5 oz)

Toilet paper 78 g (2.75 oz)

Dr Bronner's bar soap piece of bar for dishes and hands 30 g (1.05 oz)

Small sponge for cleaning and drying 7 g (.2 oz)

Disposable water bottle to use as pee bottle 11 g (.4 oz)


Electric:

Black Diamond Cosmo headlamp 71 g (2.50z)

Kestrel 4000 Pocket Wind Meter 105 g (3.7 oz)

Panasonic DMC-ZR1K Camera 231 g (8.15 oz)

Gorillapod Camera stand 44 g (1.55 oz)

Spare camera battery 23 g (.8 oz)

Ziplock bag for camera to keep dry 6 g (.2 0z)

ipod shuffle and headphones 20 g (.7 oz)


Miscellaneous:

Passport and Wallet 56 g (2 oz)

Gerber Ultralight L.S.T. Knife 16 g (.55 oz)

Outdoor Products Dry Sack 488 cu. Inches to use as food bag 40 g (1.4 oz)

Outdoor Products Dry Sack 488 cu. Inches to fetch water 40 g (1.4 oz)

2 1 Liter Platy Bottle 57 g (2 oz)

20 Katadyn Micropur Purification Tablets Treats 10 L water 13 g (.45 oz)


Weight varies during trip:

Food 7 days 4,000 g (141oz) (estimated)

Water 2 liters 2,000 g (70.5oz) (estimated)

Fuel 10 fl oz 220 g (7.8 oz) (estimated)


Total base gear weight: 5,780 g (12 pounds 12oz)

Total gear, food, water, and fuel weight: 12,000 g (26 pounds 7 oz)

Total gear and clothing weight: 7,980 g (17 pounds 9 oz)

Total everything weight: 14,197 g (31 pounds 5 oz)

Actual bag weight at start (total weight minus clothing worn at start): 13,209 g (29 pounds 2 oz)

Estimated weight of bag at end of trek: 8,672 g (19 pounds 2 oz)


Items I'm probably not going to take, but still considering:

Gossamer Gear Lightrek 4 Trekking Poles 211 g (7.5 oz)

Garmin Oregon 400t GPS 197 g (7 oz)

Black Diamond Absolute Mitt 350 g (12.35 oz)

Montane Super-Fly XT Jacket Breathable waterproof 465 g (16.4 oz)

Therm-A-Rest Z lite Size Regular Extra pad insulation 447 g (15.75)

4 SMC T-Anchor With cord Snow stakes 115 g (4.05 oz)



(All weights are actual measured weights unless otherwise specified)

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