CDT Gear

Posted May 29, 2019, 10:37 AM by Matthew Anderson [Updated Jun 9, 2019, 10:17 AM]

Base weight is 26.54 pounds and my goal was to be under twenty. Perhaps I'll identify some ways to shave a few pounds by the end of the hike.

Navigation - 1.02 Pounds

Sun Protection - 0.30 Pounds

  • Sun Hat - 3.25 Oz
  • Transition Prescription Sunglasses with Storage Bag & Retainer Strap - 1.50 Oz

Insulation - 6.88 Pounds

Illumination - 0.27 Pounds

  • Black Diamond Headlamp - 3.10 Oz
  • Headlamp Batteries (Spare) - 1.20 Oz

First Aid - 0.50 Pounds

Fire - 0.13 Pounds

Repair Kit & Tools - 0.59 Pounds

  • Leatherman Tool - 6.40 Oz
  • Duct Tape - 1.50 Oz
  • Two Accessory Straps, Sea To Summit - 0.70 Oz (0.35 Oz Each)
  • Accessory Strap, Osprey - 0.30 Oz
  • Therm-A-Rest Field Repair Kit - 0.40
  • Super Glue - 0.20 Oz

Nutrition - 2.12 Pounds

Hydration - 1.06 Pounds

Shelter - 5.62 Pounds

Miscellaneous - 7.27 Pounds

Consumables

Sun Protection

  • Sunscreen

First Aid

Hydration

Nutrition

  • Alcohol Fuel (0.5 Oz / Meal & 0.3 Oz / Hot Drink)

Miscellaneous

  • Toiletries
    • Toothpaste: 0.85 Fluid Ounce Travel Size Tube
    • Dental Floss
    • Lip Balm
    • Soap: 1.00 Fluid Ounce Bottle of Dr. Bronner's Peppermint
    • Talcum Powder: 1.00 Oz Gold Bond Medicated
    • Lense Wipes
  • Potty Kit
    • Toilet Paper
    • Antibacterial Wet Wipes
    • Hand Sanitizer: 1.00 Fluid Ounce Bottle