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Sunday, September 11, 2011

Equipment List

Hi All,

This past week, you have been given an equipment list identifying several pieces of clothing and equipment you will need for your coursework. Using this equipment list, your book, and the discussions we have had in class, please respond to this post (by clicking on the "comments" link below) and

  1. List out the pieces of clothing and gear you already own, and then
  2. Identify each piece you still need to acquire in the next few weeks as we prepare for your expeditions
  3. Finally, identify where you will research and look for each piece of gear you need and when you expect to have it by.

This is due before class on Friday, September 16.
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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    -Dallas

    1.I already have 1 day pack, 1 external frame backpack, 1 compass, 1 LED headlamp, 1 Sleeping pad, 1 ground mat, pair of hiking boots, survival kit, 1 wool sweater, 1 PFD for sea kayaking/canoeing and water shoes.

    2. I still need a mess kit,2 1-liter water bottles, winter gloves, winter hat, warm pants, waterproof/breathable pant shell, warm jacket, waterproof/breathable jacket shell, Rain gear, polypropylene Undergarments, warm synthetic socks, waterproof/breathable paddling/sailing jacket,2 drybags, wetsuit or dry gear, rock climbing shoes and a waterproof watch with an alarm.

    3. I'll probably be going to Epic Sports this weekend to check out some gear. I expect to have the most essential gear this upcoming weekend. Some Items will have to wait for a couple more weeks until I get paid again. I'm considering buying an internal frame backpack due to comfort issues.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    -dallas

    Sleeping bag*

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    1. Right now I have mostly everything on the list. Sleeping bag, ground pad, backpack, daypack, mess kit, two nalgenes, hiking boots, winter gloves, winter hat, warm pants, warm jacket, raingear, polypropylene undergarments, warm socks (wool), compass, 2 drybags, headlamp, PFD, water shoes, and waterproof watch are the items that I have.
    2. There are a few items that I need such as a waterproof/breathable shell top and bottom. However, I need to swap out a few items that I have with better products. My hiking boots that I have are heavy, stiff, and get this...steel-toed. My poly undergarments need replacement as well. They are old and don't seem to be up to snuff anymore.
    3. To be really honest I am going to have to get anything I need in town because I don't have any time to go to a decent sport shop. For the clothing I will look it up online reading any feedback on the items and googleing them to see how they rate. As far as my hiking boots is concerend I am hoping to get somewhere to try them on in store as suggested to ensure proper fit. As you know from our discussion I have a big and narrow foot which is hard to buy shoes for for a woman. I am in hopes of having the poly in the next week or so and the boots in October.


    Lisa Leighton

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Brent

    1. As of now i have a sleeping bag, ground pad, internal frame backpack, day pack, mess kit, hiking boots,winter gloves hat and pants, water proof jacket, rain gear, polypropylene undergarments, warm socks, compass, headlamp, water shoes.
    2. There are a few items i need like 2 1-liter water bottles, warm jacket, paddling jacket, 2 dry bags, climbing shoes and a watch
    3. Ill probably check Cabelas or l.l.bean and maybe johnsons true value and some of the outdoor stores around my hometown

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Alex Bradley

    1. Gear I have
    0 deg. Sleeping bag
    Sleeping bag Liner
    Thermarest Z-lite closed cell foam pad
    Osprey Atmos 65
    Kelty Redwing 3100
    Mess Kit
    Collapsible Sea to summit bowl and plate
    Assorted titanium utensils
    1 liter MSR Seagull pan
    Wide mouth Nalgene. X2
    Grandoe Comfort V6 winter gloves
    Army surplus knit cap
    LL bean Mountain Stretch Pant Shell
    LL bean Pathfinder Soft Shell Jacket
    LL bean Waterproof Storm Jacket
    Columbia Vinyl rain coat/ Carhart Rain bibs
    lightweight bottom base layer, Midweight Polatec Top and bottom base layer, Midweight merino Wool top and bottom base layer
    Silvia Explorer compass
    8L and 20LSea to Summit drybag,
    Small and Large Sea to Summit Compression drybag
    Pretzel and Princeton 4 LED headlamp
    Chaco sandals and scuba booties
    Scrapa Approach Shoes (not really climbing shoes but might work)
    Casio G-Shock watch

    2. Gear I need
    Hiking boots
    Warm Pants
    Paddling/sailing jacket
    PFD
    Wetsuit

    3. Where to find it
    I Plan to look at Boots on the Rei website and at Epic Sports this weekend and then order from Rei. At the Very latest I will have them By Columbus day.
    I Plan to look at thrift stores or LL bean outlet for Warm Pants, which I will have by the time its cold enough I need them.
    For the Paddling/sailing jacket, PFD, and Wetsuit I plan to wait and see if my interests leans toward waterspouts.

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