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An updated gear list for the Colorado Trail

Average Hiker: Colorado Trail Gear List – Big 3 Changes! | Average Hiker

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Average Hiker: Colorado Trail Gear List – Big 3 Changes! | Average Hiker

Average Hiker: Colorado Trail Gear List – Big 3 Changes! | Average Hiker

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Colorado Trail Gear List – Big 3 Changes! Average Hiker

Updated Gear List for the Colorado Trail

My gear list is updated for a Colorado Trail Thru-hike in August. The Big Three include Zpack and Katabatic changes- all quality cottage gear manufacturers.

Reviews for all of my current gear continue to be written, and where you see a link, you will find a review for that item. I’ve also included a DOWNLOAD button at the end of this article so you can download the gear spreadsheet if interested in individual weight specifics.

My final weight without food and water is approximately 13.3 pounds. As usual I’m not the lightest or the heaviest, but about average.

As always, all comments and questions are welcome in the comment section at the end of the post.

वैसे भी "लाइट" वास्तव में क्या है?

Light, ultra-light, traditional – these backpacking categories are a topic of much debate, and with the changes in gear over the last few years I imagine the categories will continue to be debated and adjusted. A few definitions include the following…

  • Base Weight – Your pack weight minus consumables and the clothes you wear. I also don’t include my hiking poles.
  • उपभोग्य वस्तुएं - ये आमतौर पर भोजन, पानी, ईंधन, या जो भी आप यात्रा करते समय उपभोग करते हैं।
  • Traditional Weight – Greater than 30 pound base weight, or 25 according to who you ask.
  • हल्के वजन - 10 - 20 पाउंड
  • Ultralight – Less than 10 pounds, although some say 12 pounds
  • Super Ultralight – Less than 5 pounds. This is heavier than my day pack. I think this is the weight of my purse.


I fall in the Light Weight group, but if conditions are right I’ll drop into the top of the Ultralight range. This means summer temperatures and plenty of water.


Continue reading Average Hiker's top pics for the Colorado Trail here.

Average Hiker: Colorado Trail Gear List – Big 3 Changes! | Average Hiker

Colorado Trail Gear List – Big 3 Changes! Average Hiker

Updated Gear List for the Colorado Trail

My gear list is updated for a Colorado Trail Thru-hike in August. The Big Three include Zpack and Katabatic changes- all quality cottage gear manufacturers.

Reviews for all of my current gear continue to be written, and where you see a link, you will find a review for that item. I’ve also included a DOWNLOAD button at the end of this article so you can download the gear spreadsheet if interested in individual weight specifics.

My final weight without food and water is approximately 13.3 pounds. As usual I’m not the lightest or the heaviest, but about average.

As always, all comments and questions are welcome in the comment section at the end of the post.

वैसे भी "लाइट" वास्तव में क्या है?

Light, ultra-light, traditional – these backpacking categories are a topic of much debate, and with the changes in gear over the last few years I imagine the categories will continue to be debated and adjusted. A few definitions include the following…

  • Base Weight – Your pack weight minus consumables and the clothes you wear. I also don’t include my hiking poles.
  • उपभोग्य वस्तुएं - ये आमतौर पर भोजन, पानी, ईंधन, या जो भी आप यात्रा करते समय उपभोग करते हैं।
  • Traditional Weight – Greater than 30 pound base weight, or 25 according to who you ask.
  • हल्के वजन - 10 - 20 पाउंड
  • Ultralight – Less than 10 pounds, although some say 12 pounds
  • Super Ultralight – Less than 5 pounds. This is heavier than my day pack. I think this is the weight of my purse.


I fall in the Light Weight group, but if conditions are right I’ll drop into the top of the Ultralight range. This means summer temperatures and plenty of water.


Continue reading Average Hiker's top pics for the Colorado Trail here.

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Average Hiker: Colorado Trail Gear List – Big 3 Changes! | Average Hiker

Colorado Trail Gear List – Big 3 Changes! Average Hiker

Updated Gear List for the Colorado Trail

My gear list is updated for a Colorado Trail Thru-hike in August. The Big Three include Zpack and Katabatic changes- all quality cottage gear manufacturers.

Reviews for all of my current gear continue to be written, and where you see a link, you will find a review for that item. I’ve also included a DOWNLOAD button at the end of this article so you can download the gear spreadsheet if interested in individual weight specifics.

My final weight without food and water is approximately 13.3 pounds. As usual I’m not the lightest or the heaviest, but about average.

As always, all comments and questions are welcome in the comment section at the end of the post.

वैसे भी "लाइट" वास्तव में क्या है?

Light, ultra-light, traditional – these backpacking categories are a topic of much debate, and with the changes in gear over the last few years I imagine the categories will continue to be debated and adjusted. A few definitions include the following…

  • Base Weight – Your pack weight minus consumables and the clothes you wear. I also don’t include my hiking poles.
  • उपभोग्य वस्तुएं - ये आमतौर पर भोजन, पानी, ईंधन, या जो भी आप यात्रा करते समय उपभोग करते हैं।
  • Traditional Weight – Greater than 30 pound base weight, or 25 according to who you ask.
  • हल्के वजन - 10 - 20 पाउंड
  • Ultralight – Less than 10 pounds, although some say 12 pounds
  • Super Ultralight – Less than 5 pounds. This is heavier than my day pack. I think this is the weight of my purse.


I fall in the Light Weight group, but if conditions are right I’ll drop into the top of the Ultralight range. This means summer temperatures and plenty of water.


Continue reading Average Hiker's top pics for the Colorado Trail here.

फोटो थंबनेल ब्लॉग लेखक
औसत यात्री से मीडिया का उल्लेख
औसत यात्री
Avid hiker and backpacker, connecting with this planet one step at a time.
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