2007 GRCA Trip Hiking Checklist

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Home: Grand Canyon Trip 2007-10-06

  • Tents
Group Tent # Owner Tent Model Capacity (persons) Weight (pounds, ounces) Rain Tarp yes/no
Permit Group A A1 Kim REI Half Dome 2 5.1 lbs. ?
A2 Rob REI Something 3 5-6 lbs Y
A3
Permit Group B B1 Richard Sierra Lightning 2 4.3 lbs. N
B2 Matt REI Trail Dome 3 3 7 lbs. Y
B3
  • Backpacks
HikerBackpack ModelCapacity (cubic inches / cubic feet)Empty Weight (pounds, ounces)
Robert A. Kelty Trekker≈3900 in3 5 lbs.
Dan-Tam N. Eagle Creek World Journey LC 3500 in3, 1200 in3 daypack 6 lbs., 12 oz.
Matt A. REI Aconcagua 4,600 in3 / 2.662 ft3 5 lbs., 8 oz.
Kim Gregory Tega 2500 in3 2 lbs., 8 oz.
Richard H. Gregory Baltoro 4,600 in3 6 lbs., 7 oz.
Chris B.
Dan-Thanh
Geoff
Doug
Greg B.
Jess
John B.
  • Stoves
Stove # Owner Stove ModelTypeAssembly Weight Without Tank (pounds, ounces)
1 Matt A. Primus Yellowstone Classic Trail backpacker propane/isobutane 9.3 ounces
2
3
4
5
  • Others
    • Sleeping bag: should be rated down to 40 degrees F. 32 degree rating, even better.
    • Sleeping pad: optional but nice to have. There are foam-type and self-inflating air type. It should not weigh more than 4 pounds, and a good one will weigh less than 3 pounds.
    • Boots: should be hiking boots that cover the ankle or regular athletic shoes that are higher. Avoid running shoes; they are too flexible and they allow dust to penetrate to the socks.
    • Water containers
      • Collapsible bladder (CamelBak): the best; easy to take frequent drinks, lightweight, occupies less space when empty
      • Polycarbonite (Nalgene or similar): althought unbreakable, they weigh more and are often have screw caps, which take effort to open. inconvenient to drink while walking
      • Aluminum: more expensive, not collapsible, inconvenient to drink while walking
      • Flexible plastic bike bottle: easy to take frequent drinks because of the spout type, but hard to carry
    • Water filters/purifiers
      • Know what you're filtering. The chief concern is usually protozoa, bacteria, and viruses (in order of diameter). Some filters are not fine enough to remove virus particles. Another concern is chemical contaminants, which are very hard to remove. Once you understand the way your filter or purifier works, you can look at:
        • Activated carbon filters
        • UV-C sterilizers (use very low-wavelength light to disrupt microbes)
        • Boiling water
        • Iodine w/ post-treatment neutralizer (for taste)
    • Hygiene
      • Gel disinfectant (alcohol-based, no water required)
      • Baby wipes
    • Technology
      • Handheld GPS: no more than two for the whole group (Matt A. and Rob A.)
      • Radio (FRS/GMRS): 3-5 for the whole group
      • Compass: if you have it, bring it, but don't bother buying one
    • Tools
      • Pocket knife (a.k.a. "pen knife"): not really necessary, but good to have just in case. Just make sure someone in your group has one, and it should have a scissors tool. If you have to buy one, don't spend a lot unless you plan to use it for other things too, or if you have pocket knife envy.
      • Tent stakes / mallet: this may or may not be necessary in the GC. Usually the wire stakes are fine when camping on soil, but something more hefty could be needed on a rocky river area. This is something to consider.
    • Food and Water
      • No canned foods: they add weight, don't compress well when emptied, and they can't be re-sealed. They are also a hydrated food that adds water weight you can't benefit from until you eat it. (There may be exceptions for very small cans with awesome camping foods, like li'l smokies.)
      • Dehydrated mixes: there is a great selection of backpacker foods at outdoor stores like REI. They come in heat-proof zip-lock bags; just add boiling water and wait. When done, you can seal the bag shut with trash inside and stuff it in your pack; no smell.
      • No flavored sugar waters, especially not ones with caffeine: sugar waters like coke are diuretics (they cause your kidneys to pass more water to your urine). Anything with caffeine is also a diuretic. They cause you to waste water. The energy benefit from high fructose corn syrup is low (glucose is actually a much better carbohydrate), and the energy from caffeine isn't appropriate for endurance activities like hiking.
      • Electrolyte waters: Gatorade, Propel, etc. Good to have as a supplement to regular water. They replenish salts lost from sweating. It isn't necessary for all your liquid intake to be this type of fluid, but it doesn't hurt to bring a bottle or two.
      • Energy/protein bars: Larabar, etc. Good in moderation. Easy snack while hiking.
    • First Aid
      • Target has a miniature first aid kit for $1. Bandages and gauze can come in handy if you get a blister. Moleskine (spelling?) is also good, I hear, for that kind of thing.
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