I am fortunate in that I already have much of the gear I will need to complete the trip, although I will be looking to pick up a few new pieces to further reduce the weight of my pack. Much of my outdoor activity over the last few years has focused on climbing in Oregon and Washington so many of the gear selections I made were not based on weight alone.

I am going to stick with my Gregory Palisade pack for the hike, although heavy it is bomber and it is comfortable even with a heavy load.

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