This page lists the backpack and other items I currently carry on my hikes. Some items shown here are only carried when weather conditions require them. I usually ship them home or have them shipped to me as needed.
Also listed here are items I have carried in the past. For example, my Zpacks Arc Blast backpack did not hold up for a full thru-hike on the AT, so I switched to a Superior Wilderness Designs Long Haul for the PCT. I have been pleased with it and have continued to use it on other hikes.
Items I currently use
| Item |
Weight (oz.) |
| Superior Wilderness Designs Long Haul 50L DCF backpack with two hip pockets, water bottle holder and mesh shoulder pocket |
32.0 |
| Superior Wilderness Designs DCF Lunch Box storage system (2) |
4.2 |
| Nylofume waterproof pack liner |
1.0 |
| Leki Legacy Ultralite trekking poles |
17.1 |
| Selfskie phone selfie attachment for trekking pole |
2.2 |
| Trekking pole snow baskets* |
1.3 |
| Katoohla microspikes footwear traction* |
12.3 |
| CAMP Corsa ice axe* |
10.4 |
| Liteflex Chrome hiking umbrella* |
8.2 |
Some items I have used in the past
| Item |
Weight (oz.) |
| Zpacks Arc Blast Backpack with 2 Hip Pouches and 1 Shoulder Strap Pouch (carried on the Appalachian Trail, replaced due to failure) |
22.5 |
| Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z-Pole Trekking Poles (carried on the Appalachian Trail, replaced when one broke) |
10.1 |
| Osprey Atmos AG 50 (replaced the Zpacks Arc Blast on the Appalachian Trail) |
48.2 |
My descriptions of gear are not intended to be product endorsements. I have not been compensated for any product mentions, nor do I use affiliate links.
* = Item is carried when conditions warrant
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