Kalalau Packing List

We love finding packing lists customized for a specific trip. We especially like seeing how the packing list worked out on the trip! One guide group told us to "bring a book!" because we would only be on the trail 4-5 hours per day. Much to our surprise, hike time was more like 8-9 hours /day at altitudes of 10,000 to 15,000 feet. Those added 2-3 pounds would have been better spent on an oxygen tank.....

Since our travels entail sticking to some kind of budget, we try to find good quality, relatively light gear for a decent price. It's easy to buy expensive/light gear..the challenge is finding cheap(er)/light gear.

Below is the first cut of our Kalalau packing list. This list will evolve so check back for updates. I'll be reviewing some of the gear we took on this trip in upcoming posts. But for now:

	Trail Weight - ounces (Sunny)	Trail Weight - ounces (Phoebe)
Water	64	64
Backpacks (Gregory Palisades and Deva60)	105	86
waterproof outer shell	16	16
hat (sun cover and skull cap)	5	5
fleece - 1	10	10
socks - 2 pair (high quality wool blend)	16	16
rain pants - 1	12	12
pants (zip offs) - 1 pair	40	40
shorts or bathing suit - 2 pair	20	20
underwear	20	20
t-shirts - 2	20	20
UV blocking shirt	5	5
water shoes or sandals	16	16
batteries (1 AA = 23 grams/.81 ounces)	10
Stove and fuel	15
fuel	12
headlamp	8	8
multi-use tool	8
books	16	16
Food and snacks (4 days - 272 ounces)	136	136
Fleece blanket	16	16
Sleeping Pad	20	20
First Aid Kit	32	0
Money Pouch	2	2
Camera	32	10
Trekking poles	16	16
Tent	72
Untensils	1	1
Cooking gear		20
Camp Towel - 2	5	5
water filtration (Filter AND tablets)	20	0
2 nalgene bottles w/ water	24	24
Camelback bladder
Toiletries	80
Sleeping Pads	20	20
Pack Weight (lbs.)	54.31	43.00