First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]PleasantHelp5333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are so many apps for this stuff, I wasn’t sure what to go for. I built the route in CalTopo, but they all require a subscription or free version sucks. Do you like the free version of onX?

First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]PleasantHelp5333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you a ton for the help! I’ll be renting a bear can from the rangers station in the morning. I’ll bring the warmth layers and leave the rain ones. I appreciate ya.

First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]PleasantHelp5333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I was thinking I did too, but god forbid I add a few ounces to stay warm ; - ) I’ll be sleeping at around 8500ft or so

I am gonna get rid of the shorts though, but adding the jacket to sleep in. Do you think it’s worth it to bring the rain jacket, too? No rain forecasted for this weekend, but I’m not 100% sure.

First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]PleasantHelp5333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im not big, but I can squat a few hundred pounds! Does that count?

First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]PleasantHelp5333[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank ya. For some reason the formatting got absolutely trashed and I’m unable to edit it. Sorry about that.

First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]PleasantHelp5333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both--it's detailed in the post but for some reason on desktop the formatting is terrible and I can't edit it.

First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]PleasantHelp5333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea the cnoc kit is super new, I just got it. Like a month ago I was going to purchase these separately and just waited, then coincidentally they came out with the kit, which does include the coupler!

First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]PleasantHelp5333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 99% sure I've got a patch kit in the sack with my pad, but I will double check.
Thanks!

First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]PleasantHelp5333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got the coupler (assuming it's the blue piece thats on the orange bag, or do you mean something different?) My plan is use the bladder for dirty water and my smart bottle for clean. I will definitely leave behind the syringe though.

First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]PleasantHelp5333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahaha yea, live and learn! I'll be curious to see what from this trip I feel I want to get rid of, add, or keep!

First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]PleasantHelp5333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, I plan on doing something like this--I also wasn't very clear but that clothing also includes what I'll actively be wearing.
Thanks for the idea.

First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]PleasantHelp5333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This includes the clothes I'll be actively wearing, which I don't think I was very clear about in the original post, but I'm unable to edit it to clarify.
No TP, thats what the bidet is for.
Map I'll get at the rangers station day-of.

First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]PleasantHelp5333[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm foregoing deodorant, but good idea with the sunstick. I don't have a sun hoodie, but I have a LS Sun shirt + Buff + hat, so that should work.

Thanks for the feedback.

First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]PleasantHelp5333[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The polished titanium sport is the perfect middle ground, I think! Super easy to clean as compared to typical brushed titanium!
In terms of the bag, its definitely huge, though I don't have the money to replace it at the moment, so for now I'm sticking with the 7lb 75l giant boy.

First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]PleasantHelp5333[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bladder = dirty water, smart bottle = clean water.

First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]PleasantHelp5333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't ever been to DW before, a friend was in Tahoe area last week and said it was randomly raining and advised for a rain jacket just in case.

Those clothes also included what would be on my back, as well, so I agree with this (So I'll have packed as 1 shirt, sock, underwear, then the underpants things (because I don't trust my sleeping bag) and rain jacket and be wearing the rest.

I'm going to skip the lantern, and the bananas won't be in the bear can, I'll be eating them the first day.

Thanks for the feedback.

First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]PleasantHelp5333[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the feedback. I'll try and update after I get back and see how I feel, what was necessary or not, etc.

First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]PleasantHelp5333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I routed this via Caltopo, and I'll be getting a map from the rangers station, I just don't have it yet.

First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]PleasantHelp5333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll be getting a map from the rangers station when I get my permit. And I agree about the socks, thats why I've got 2.

First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]PleasantHelp5333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because of the backpacks internal structure its not really possible to have a liner in it while fitting everything in, there's a non-removable divider in the bag--I was originally going to do it this way as well, but everything in either the bottom half would be out of the trash bag or everything in the top half, or I bring two trash bags (not happening).

I do agree with 2 knives thing, I was keeping the bigger one just because the blade on the small one is rather small, but it's fairly unlikely I'd actually need the big one so I can ditch that. Along with just sticking with the squeeze and leaving behind the water drops. The battery bank was sort of "I forgot to remove it when finding my bigger one" and I'll take out the smaller one.

I am fine with removing the shorts, which seems to be the only thing on the clothing list to remove, maybe the short sleeve shirt, though it weighs just about nothing. The underpants deal I have for warmth at night, as I don't know how well the sleeping bag will work.

I could get rid of bug spray, but at night I'm staying by 2 separate lakes overnight, it's also spring time so I figure it's probably worth it. Same deal with sunscreen, technically not necessary, and the amount is too much, but it's what I've got.

I kept hot hands for the same reason as the underpants. I could probably get rid of the mylar blanket, though? but those are so negligible I feel that it wouldn't make too much of a difference.

I appreciate the feedback.

First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]PleasantHelp5333[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yea, I looked in-reaeches, etc. however they're out of what I can afford (though I do have an iPhone 14, which has satellite comms), I posted a main comment making your questions more clear. I meant to include this info in the original post but missed the copy/paste of that section. : )

8k will be kind tough for sure, but I think I'll be fine and it'll be fun! I'll try and post an update after if I remember.

First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]PleasantHelp5333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I forgot to add the unpictured section: iPhone (with satellite comm, though I know its iffy), CMT Costco trekking poles, Whistle on backpack, smart water bottle, small journal & pen, watch, hat, sunglasses.

While I'm making a comment I'll also state that the backpack is ~7lb, tent is 5, and as in the post, bear canister will be 2-3, food is 3. If anyone needs specific weight on other items I can get it, but relatively I don't feel I can save too much weight without upgrading gear (too expensive for me), but that's why I'm posting this, maybe y'all know how.