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Mar 21, 2016 17:39:23 GMT -8
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Post by SRT on Mar 21, 2016 17:39:23 GMT -8
Hello!
I am looking to buy these items listed below:
1. 600-800 fill goose down sleeping bag 2. Ultra light cookware 3. Ultralight stove 4. Ultralight backpack - medium 5. 3- or 4- season 2 person tent (I already have one. It is a 4-season Northface Tree Frog...excellent shape but a bit aging...not sure if it's recommended for a thru-hike) 6. Sleeping pad
Let me know if you have one of these items listed above. Contact me at my email: stevenredturtle@gmail.com or call at (509) 828-4511.
Best
Steven
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Mar 21, 2016 17:50:40 GMT -8
Post by tigger on Mar 21, 2016 17:50:40 GMT -8
lol! Are you sure you don't want to buy my undies too? Anything in particular you are looking for?
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Mar 21, 2016 18:00:00 GMT -8
Post by zeke on Mar 21, 2016 18:00:00 GMT -8
You forgot to tell us: what temp rating that 800 down bag was for. What kind of cooking the cookware was for. What torso length the pack can be adjusted to.
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Mar 21, 2016 18:38:08 GMT -8
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Post by markskor on Mar 21, 2016 18:38:08 GMT -8
I am looking to buy these items listed below: 1. 600-800 fill goose down sleeping bag 2. Ultra light cookware 3. Ultralight stove 4. Ultralight backpack - medium 5. 3- or 4- season 2 person tent Admire your cavalier attitude but...need more info please. 1) - length? Temperature rating needed? 2) - for two? 3) - alcohol, canister, white gas?...twigs? 4) - your height/weight would help, but... Never buy a backpack sight unseen unless already familiar with that model (unless it's a McHale). 5) Shoe size? BTW, Where you thinkin' of hiking?
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Mar 21, 2016 18:56:05 GMT -8
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Post by SRT on Mar 21, 2016 18:56:05 GMT -8
Replying to Markskor:
Admire your cavalier attitude but...need more info please. 1) - length? Temperature rating needed? Thinking about 5-15 below 2) - for two? No. Just myself. 3) - alcohol, canister, white gas?...twigs? Canister 4) - your height/weight would help, but... Never buy a backpack sight unseen unless already familiar with that model (unless it's a McHale).: I agree. My height is 5'7" 165 lbs 5) Shoe size? 9 BTW, Where you thinkin' of hiking? PCT
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Mar 21, 2016 19:06:02 GMT -8
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Post by SRT on Mar 21, 2016 19:06:02 GMT -8
Replying to Tigger:
You wrote: lol! Are you sure you don't want to buy my undies too? Anything in particular you are looking for?
Nothing from you. Thank you.
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Mar 21, 2016 19:38:39 GMT -8
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Post by tigger on Mar 21, 2016 19:38:39 GMT -8
Replying to Tigger: You wrote: lol! Are you sure you don't want to buy my undies too? Anything in particular you are looking for? Nothing from you. Thank you. Have you thought about shopping at Sierra Trading Post or other online discount outdoor gear stores? Buying a pack sight unseen is not recommended. Your torso length is most important when purchasing a pack for size fit and you don't mention volume requirements. I'm assuming you are new to this based upon your initial request. You should consider researching a bit more before requesting your gear.
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Mar 21, 2016 19:59:27 GMT -8
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Post by almostthere on Mar 21, 2016 19:59:27 GMT -8
Hiking the PCT with random gear you have never tried on, interesting concept. Sort of like driving the Indy 500 with a car you get on Ebay. Or marrying a bride you paid for with Paypal.
Maybe you should ask instead, am I ready to hike the PCT? Because if this is how you are selecting your gear, I am going to guess that you have done no research at all about the logistics either.
You're going to spend more quality time with that backpack than many people spend with the people they marry. It really really really really really needs to be chosen more carefully than that.
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Mar 21, 2016 20:22:27 GMT -8
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Post by almostthere on Mar 21, 2016 20:22:27 GMT -8
If, BIG IF, you make it very far on that 2000+ mile trail, with gear you have begged off strangers on the internet instead of ... well... trying it on. Like, how are you going to return it, if on mile 100 or so you have sores rubbed on your hips, that heavy tent (plus all the other stuff you randomly picked up without weighing it) just is too dang heavy, and your shoulders hurt because the pack frame was too short and so it doesn't sit on your back correctly at all.
You'll also have to define what you mean by ultralight. Everyone has a different notion of what that is. There are about a zillion things on the market labeled ultralight and none of them can be found in the backpack of an actual ultralight backpacker. You can buy everything at REI and all of it may say ultralight on the label, but it won't be as light as it could be because in store that's just a marketing tool.
You're being mocked because backpackers here have all taken years to buy, sell, rebuy, find something else, struggle, all to find their own perfect gear list. Anything we sell you will by definition NOT be ultralight. We keep that stuff.... We worked hard for it and we're still using it.
If you want to just buy a package deal... Nah. I worked on my gear list and I have a roomful of gear. I did my research. Your turn.
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Mar 21, 2016 20:35:17 GMT -8
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Mar 21, 2016 20:35:17 GMT -8
For the PCT you don't need a zero degree sleeping bag, and the weight will punish you on a long hike. Same with the tent: 4 season really means Winter: too heavy and too small for Spring through Fall.
For an ultralight stove? just get a new Whitebox at $20 cheap and reliable canisters cost more in the long run as you have to buy the specialized canisters. Ultralight cookware? A simple GSI kettle is light enough and cheap. Use grocery store plastic bowls and cups. Couple of bucks.
REI has garage sales where they sell returns, picking up a z-pad or some such from there would do.
A light pack could be tough.
That's a nice route. Good luck!
BTW by "PCT" you did mean the entire route did you not? Or a particular section of it? If a section hike that would possibly change some of the gear requirements.
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Post by tomas on Mar 22, 2016 4:31:15 GMT -8
Thinking about 5-15 below BTW, Where you thinkin' of hiking? PCT Ok, I may be an east coast type of guy, but that bag sounds awfully warm unless you're actually thinking about doing a winter thru hike.
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Mar 22, 2016 5:16:46 GMT -8
Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2016 5:16:46 GMT -8
At Trail Journals one (@srt) may find journals of people who have done various long trails. Many list the gear used. Also reading some of the journals one may find how the gear held up to use on the trail. I have, what I consider an ultralight tent. It's a Zpacks Duplex 2 person tent that weighs in at 1.31 pounds with all the fixings. The Duplex has some populatirty with PCT backpackers for its lightweight, roominess, and durability (the Duplex now has a freestanding option). The drawback with the Duplex is its cost. Also, as this is a peak season for Zpacks gear ordering, their is a lead time, currently, of 8 weeks. Good luck with your endeavor to finding ultralight backpacking gear.
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Mar 22, 2016 6:30:10 GMT -8
Post by trinity on Mar 22, 2016 6:30:10 GMT -8
As long as we're giving unsolicited advice.... If you haven't already found it, your best resource is likely to be backpackinglight.com. They have numerous forums that will be of interest to you, but in particular they have a gear list forum, where you will find numerous lists made by people who are planning to through-hike the PCT. They also have a Gear Swap forum, where you can occasionally find pretty good used gear, though you are still going to pay a pretty penny for quality UL gear, even if used. As an example, I'm pretty sure I saw a used ULA Circuit over there recently, which is a very popular pack with through-hikers. I will also point out that, though Whitebox stoves are much beloved around here, you will probably be better off with a canister stove, given the fairly high likelihood that alcohol stoves will be banned on some sections of the PCT. No way of knowing for sure ahead of time, so I think it makes better sense to take a containerized fuel stove than to possibly have to buy a new stove along the way. Just my humble opinion.
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Mar 22, 2016 6:38:08 GMT -8
Post by tigger on Mar 22, 2016 6:38:08 GMT -8
Do yourself a favor. Go to an REI and touch and feel the equipment. Each piece of equipment has drawbacks and strengths. What are you really after? If you're considering doing the PCT, you need to shave every ounce you can (or should). It's in my backyard (at least the NW section) and I'm very familiar with the type of gear required. As mentioned, you will not need anything rated below a 15F bag most of the year. You won't want a 600 Fill bag (although less expensive). Every ounce counts and you will not want to be so casual about your requirements for gear if you are serious about taking on the PCT. It's not like in the movies. It's a very rough trail in sections and there are many miles without water so shaving weight in your gear is paramount (so you can carry more water). Also, you should pick your pack last and in person to ensure you have a decent volume for all your gear and make sure it carries it comfortably. SLOW DOWN and think about each piece of gear you purchase carefully. The PCT is not something to take lightly.
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Mar 22, 2016 6:46:42 GMT -8
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Post by SRT on Mar 22, 2016 6:46:42 GMT -8
Hello everyone!
After reading all of your comments here, I abject and apologize for offending you all for posting the "WTB".
I have come to a conclusion to withdraw my request. I humbly ask that my request for WTB these items listed in my first post to be completely disregard. The posts I put up here will be completely removed.
I want to thank you all for taking the moments to express what you felt and thoughts.
Best regards,
Steven
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