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    Default Another gear list, NOBO '17

    Hi guys,

    my gear list for my upcoming NOBO (3/14) looks as follows: https://lighterpack.com/r/epaby6

    With the tent and sleeping bag I am a bit on the heavy side, but can't really afford to change anything out right now. Only thing I am planing to bring and missing on the list is the first aid kit, toiletries and maybe a small towel.

    Any input would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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    Quote Originally Posted by erdenscheibe View Post
    Hi guys,

    my gear list for my upcoming NOBO (3/14) looks as follows: https://lighterpack.com/r/epaby6

    With the tent and sleeping bag I am a bit on the heavy side, but can't really afford to change anything out right now. Only thing I am planing to bring and missing on the list is the first aid kit, toiletries and maybe a small towel.

    Any input would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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    I was planning on bringing an Anker charger with two ports and two cables (the 8 oz are estimated including the cables). Maybe I will bring a quick charger with only one port and one cable. Thanks!
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    I don't know if you need both a down jacket and a fleece jacket.
    I don't bother with rain pants.
    I don't bother with a pillow, just stuff your jacket into a stuff sack.
    A long sleeve shirt is a must.
    A pair of light gloves might be good to have.
    50 feet of cord for bear-bagging your food (hanging it from a tree)
    Don't forget sun block, there will be no shade until mid April.
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    I'd keep the paper guide but get the loose leaf version and have somebody mail it to you as / when you need it. Electronics die and I wouldn't want to just rely on a smart phone.
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    Would definitely think about a lighter sleeping bag 15 degrees will be really warm for those summer months. Unless you switch to a quilt that you can control how much heat you keep in or out

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    The fleece is just a light sweater - if it's too much, I'll send it home, but better safe than sorry. The icebreaker is long sleeve, rope was already on my mental list, sun block wasn't - thanks. I am planning on holding on to the paper guide. Being from Europe all that mailing is not that easy, so I will just stick with the wohle thing, maybe rip out the used pages. The sleeping bag actually has a comfort rating of 24, I don't know why they call it Ratio 15, haha. If it gets too hot, I will just use it as a blanket or replace it with something on the way.
    Thanks for the input.
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