Piñata and Sourstraws’ CDT Gear List for Two
My husband and I have amassed quite a bit of gear over two thru-hikes. Still, for the CDT we knew we’d have to purchase some new big ticket items, mostly in the name of warmth. New down jackets, a new sleeping quilt, new rain shells, plus some new and slightly smaller packs. In the end we have a compact and lightweight setup, even with quite a few luxury items. Check out all the gear we’ll be carrying with us over the next five months as we walk along the divide.
THE BIG THREE
Sourstraws (Left):
MYOG Ray-Way Pack 36L (compass attached)
Exped Synmat Hyperlite Duo Sleeping Pad
Enlightened Equipment Accomplice 10 degree 2-person Quilt
MYOG Waterproof Stuff Sack
Gossamer Gear Clear Liner Bag (not pictured)
Weight: 84.3 ounces
Piñata (Right):
ZPacks Duplex with 8 Aluminum Stakes in
MYOG Stuff Sack
Gossamer Gear Liner Bag (Not Pictured)
Weight: 51.6 ounces
PACKED CLOTHING
Sourstraws (below):
My Trail Company Storm UL Rain Jacket
Patagonia Capilene Midweight Bottoms
Farm to Feet Socks (Camp socks)
Short Sleeved Polyester Shirt
Extra Pair of Underwear
Gloves
Weight: 44.1 ounces
Piñata (above):
My Trail Company Storm UL Rain Jacket
Short Sleeved Polyester Shirt
Patagonia Capilene Lightweight Bottoms
Wool Gloves
Stuff Sack
Weight: 35.6 ounces
WORN CLOTHING
Sourstraws (Right):
Columbia Long Sleeved Sun Shirt
Polyester Underwear
MYOG Gaiters
Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
Sunglasses (with MYOG case)
MYOG Fanny Pack
Monocular
Weight: 69.7 ounces
Piñata (Left):
Columbia Long Sleeved Sun Shirt
Bandana
Benchmade Knife
MYOG Gaiters
Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
Sunglasses (with case)
Comb
20-sided Die (yep, he’s carried it on every thru-hike)
Weight: 59.4 ounces
SOURSTRAWS’ ELECTRONICS AND PERSONAL ITEMS:
USB-c charging cord
Rapid Charging Dual Wall Charger Port
Diva Cup + pantiliners
Vitamins and Ibuprofen
Sunscreen and Chapstick
Weight: 9.8 ounces
PIÑATA’S ELECTRONICS AND PERSONAL ITEMS
Dual Port Wall Charger
3 Usb cords
Notebook and Pen
Lighter
LG Harmony Phone (not pictured)
Toilet Paper
Dr. Bronners
A+D ointment
Sewing/Repair Kit (Needle, Thread, 3M tape and patches)
2 Toothbrushes, Mini Toothpaste, Flossers
Nail Clippers
Band-Aids
2 safety pins
Benadryl, Immodium, Sudafed
Weight: 55.2 ounces
KITCHEN AND WATER
Sourstraws (below):
Peregrine 15L SilNylon Food Bag
2 Water Bottles (1.7L capacity)
Talenti Jar
3 Water Bladders (4L capacity)
Weight: 13 ounces
Piñata (above):
Peregrine 15L SilNylon Food Bag
2 Water Bottles (1.7L capacity)
Snow Peak Litemax Titanium Stove
Piece of Foil (Lid/windscreen)
Fuel Canister
Mesh Stuffsack
3 Water Bladders (4 L capacity)
Gatorade bottle
Weight: 28 ounces
COLORADO GEAR
Sourstraws:
Thrift Store Rain Pants
Weight: 30.3 ounces
Piñata:
Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe
Thrift Store Rain Pants
Weight: 34.5 ounces
TOTAL WEIGHTS
Sourstraws’ Base Pack Weight = 9.45 lbs
Sourstraws’ Base Pack Weight + Worn Weight = 13.8 lbs
Base Pack Weight + Colorado Gear = 11.3 lbs
Pack Weight with 1.7L water and 5 days food = 24 lbs
Piñatas Base Pack Weight = 10.65 lbs
Piñatas Base Pack Weight + Worn Weight = 14.4 lbs
Base Pack Weight + Colorado Gear = 12.8 lbs
Pack Weight with 1.7L water and 5 days food = 29 lbs
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Comments 4
Ah ha! Someone else who uses foil as a lid/windscreen. Approved ? ?
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Nearly 30 lbs in the Kumo?! Im interested to hear how that carries.
He loves it. We don’t typically carry five days of food so it’s usually under 25 lbs.