Continental Divide Trail Southbound Thru-Hike | Post-Trail Gear List
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- čas přidán 13. 02. 2023
- From June-November of 2022, I thru-hiked the Continental Divide Trail from Glacier National Park at the Montana/Canada border south to Crazy Cook Monument in New Mexico. My thru-hike spanned 5 states, 134 days, 5 pairs of shoes, 10 pairs of socks, 4 zeroes and 21 moose.
Before I left, I posted a video going over the gear I was bringing, but now that I'm back, I'm here to talk about how that gear worked out for me. What I loved and hated, the items that lasted and the ones that failed completely. Did my 11 pound base weight serve me well? How did my custom pack last? Did I survive with a flimsy foam sleeping pad? There's only one way to find out.
Pre-CDT Gear Video: • CDT Gear List (SOBO) 1...
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WHERE TO FIND ME
Instagram - / lotushikes
Website/Blog - lotushikes.com/
Gear listed below, but to see all of the weights in LighterPack -
lighterpack.com/r/eofa34
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SWD Ultralight Movement 35 - www.swdbackpacks.com/product-...
Enlightened Equipment Enigma - enlightenedequipment.com/enig...
Zpacks Plex Solo - zpacks.com/products/plexsolo-...
MSR Carbon Core Stakes - amzn.to/3ygkYC7
MSR Mini Groundhog Stakes - amzn.to/40WbGaU
EE Torrid - enlightenedequipment.com/for-...
Thermal leggings(similar) - amzn.to/3ncVfEl
Montbell Versalite Rain Jacket - tinyurl.com/yvbdp4pd
Montbell Versalite Rain Pants - www.montbell.us/products/disp...
Senchi Designs Wren Hoodie - senchidesigns.com/
Montbell Chameece Hat - www.montbell.us/products/disp...
Montbell Chameece Gloves - tinyurl.com/mvsj9et2
EE Torrid Booties - tinyurl.com/2p929vpw
Injinji Performance Trail Women's socks - amzn.to/3Ngoukk
Darn Tough Women's Socks - amzn.to/40VwA9V
Farm to Feet Socks - amzn.to/3XtwK5t
Hyperlite Pillow Stuff Sack - tinyurl.com/2p978h2e
Montbell Cool Hoodie Men’s - www.montbell.us/products/disp...
Fjällräven Abisko Sun Hoodie Women's - amzn.to/3Xp6Vna
Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Hoody Women's - tinyurl.com/36a9me8d
Patagonia Strider Shorts Women's - tinyurl.com/2p88zr9w
Branwyn Merino Bralette - branwyn.com/products/essentia...
Icebreaker Brief Underwear - amzn.to/3QLVTpO
Casio Watch - amzn.to/3zXaxok
Fizan Trekking Poles - amzn.to/3Ino0tr
Topo Ultraventure 2 Trail Runners - amzn.to/3OCdIpr
Territory Run Co. Hat - territoryrun.co/collections/h...
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter - amzn.to/3zC557D
Hand Carved Wooden Spoon - / 13starsdesign
Hilltop Packs DCF Food Bag - hilltoppacks.com/collections/...
Ursack Major Food Bag - amzn.to/3xmO81d
OPSAK Odor-proof Food Bag - amzn.to/3zZPjpP
Evernew 1.5 L Bladder - amzn.to/3gADv2A
CNOC 2L Water Bag - amzn.to/3YQlNfu
Cloud Gear Rock/Bear Line Bag - www.cloudgearstore.com/produc...
Zpacks Bear Line - zpacks.com/products/50-feet-1...
Nitecore 10000mAh Power Bank - tinyurl.com/37exbw2a
Samsung s22 Ultra - amzn.to/3QHgbkr
Google Pixel Backup Phone - amzn.to/3OzGOpB
Garmin InReach Mini - amzn.to/3QMlQpt
Garmin InReach Mini 2 - amzn.to/3Ixx6nD
Extra 128GB Memory Card - amzn.to/3HOek9i
Anker PowerPort PD Charging Port - amzn.to/3tXSSJt
Sony ZV-1 Camera - amzn.to/3sntWJN
Ultrapod Tripod - amzn.to/3J9kosr
High Tail Designs Ultralight v1.5 Fanny Pack - hightaildesigns.com/collectio...
Litesmith Nitecore NU25 Headlamp - tinyurl.com/566k9hm8
Swiss Army Knife - amzn.to/3tZFLar
GUM Foldable Toothbrush - amzn.to/3xoZstQ
Huppy Toothpaste Tablets - tinyurl.com/3f92znbe
Squirrel's Nut Butter Chafe Cream - amzn.to/3xkZpz1
Portland Bee Balm SPF 15 Chapstick - amzn.to/3E7Pkcr
Dr. Lipp Lanolin - amzn.to/3E4ZIBG
Suunto Clipper Compass - amzn.to/3A0qgCV
Deuce of Spades Trowel - amzn.to/3B8NdAJ
Thru Notes Journal - tinyurl.com/2unjfu7k
Six Moons Designs Polycro Ground Cloth - amzn.to/3HMysst
Gossamer Gear Pack Liner - tinyurl.com/y3pnmcw6
Nylofume Pack Liner - tinyurl.com/3f39rtzz
Sea to Summit Bug Head Net - amzn.to/3OcANiN
Camp Corsa Ice Axe - amzn.to/3nj2XN2
Hillsound Microspikes - amzn.to/3ygJQJZ
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Post hike gear load outs are always more informative than pre-hike ones. Congrat's. :>)
Thumbs up for putting the cat weight.
I've gotten into making my own gear because its neat. Last year I hiked 500 miles of the AT with a pack made from a planter box stuft in and duct taped to an empty miracle gro 40l soil bag. It weighed in the oz's and could carry 30days of food and only weigh 20lbs. Thanks for inspiring me to get back I of it, sometimes you know what your looking for that no one is providing
Your cat is definitely my favorite part of this video 😍
Ezra is the star of the show ❤️
just get a cheap ritz black dye for like 3 dollars and re dye your shorts. Oh and be sure to get the synthetic dye if they are synthetic
So in AWWW of those who can be in the wilderness and seem to make it effortless. I can imagen it is all about the equipment, mindset and motivation!! Congrats on your trip!!
Appreciate it!
The numbmiss your feeling is is from your thur hiking
It’s called Christmas toes by Christmas you’ll start to get the feeling back FYI❤
That’s what I was tolled 🤭🤣😂😃I have been thur hiking for 7 years now
Unfortunately I've had Christmas toes for 7 years straight!
one of the best pack explosions i've ever seen.. thankyou. i hope that the inclusion of the video camera means we'll get to see your hike at some point (i plan doing it south as well).. that would be amazing but i noes it takes a while to edit down
I hate when they gas up the material then don't tell you what kind it is. Very helpful thank you
You know, everytime YT pops up w/ one of your videos I know it is going to be great. I always learn a lot but so dang interesting. I am sure I am going to be watching at least twice more. Lots info and advice to pick up on -- even tho I consider myself a dirt-bag day hiker.
Tess, it was just a great video. You can Ezra did a wonderful job. Thank y'all.
Thanks for always being so supportive Jhon! And special thanks for including Ezra in your praise :)
Yes!! I love that your shoes are not zero drop. Lol. 10mm forever. 🤟🏻😬. Prob w Injinji is no eool that I have seen. Does anyone else make toe socks? Thx for sharing.
I love that you added the cat weight
Awesome vids 👌
Great vid.
I'm glad you're alive and that you made a post-hike video. Hope you have some on-trail footage videos released this year to detail your trip (really interested in seeing how you handled that Sony camera setup). I'm glad you're well and I hope to see much more content from you. (PS shout out to Ezra)
I'm always excited to see new content from you. Thanks for the update.
Thanks so much for watching!
Btw, brilliant gear pics. Will look at some of that gear myself thx.
Good stuff. Congrulations on your Thru!!
I appreciate it!
trekking pole makes best cat toy
I was totally going to buy Montbell Versalite rain pants so thanks for the review. I will look for something better.
Great video, love a good Ezra cameo!! The information you provided was super helpful and clear, I like knowing what worked and what didn’t. The leftover snacks 💯 💯
For future CDT hikers….could you talk a little about why you decided to go SOBO? I have been looking at the pros and cons of NOBO and SOBO and assuming no constraints in availability for start date, why did you pick SOBO and what do you think of SOBO now that you did it? Thanks!
Good to see you back! Great video, thanks for uploading. Hope to see some CDT videos soon.
Thanks for watching! CDT videos upcoming.
Hi I had the very same Montbelle jacket in the same color on the pct. It hardly ever rained but wore it for added warmth sometimes. The zipper broke after relatively little use, so I was pretty disappointed since it was expensive. Plus, it wetted out pretty quickly in the rain. But I did like the pit zips. I made myself a hoodie from alpha fabric from Timmermade. Love it, but my design ended up looking like a "Knight who says Ni!" (Monty Python). Your post has inspired me to plan a new thru.
Congratulation for your Thru Hike, and thank you for the sharing ! The Montbell Versalite jacket is the recent version with GoreTex Wind Stopper, or the old version ?
Great gear choices. Well done. That is an awesome backpack. New follower here. Crow
Thank you!!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on your gear! We love our Senchi hoodies. It's our favorite midlayers. Glad to see the SWD Movement was great too. Has us wondering how much we'd love a floating hipbelt.
I think the Movement has converted me to the floating hipbelt! From now on I can probably only do floating or no hipbelt at all. Otherwise it just feels too constricting!
Congrats, i was actually wondering on Jupiters video if that girl was you. But i guess not?
Such great gear, you are def experienced.
Even though Iswear to zero drop shoes, you will eventually find out why i guess.
I was wondering if you were back. I am going to try a CCF pad this year at least once, I don’t think I’ll like it, but going to give it a shot. Looking forward to more videos!
You never know! I didn't think I would like it, but now it's my favorite!
The 2.5 oz diff between those quilts🤔. One of the ratings has gotta be off. How much of a logistical challenge was it to swap. Given the minimal diff in weight I'd imagine it'd be easier to just stick with the 0F and stick a foot out as needed to vent.
Thanks for the video. The numbness in the toes is called Christmas toes because the feeling usually comes back then.😄 Super glue is definitely worth it. You can also use it for first aid to close a wound. I call the non sleep over town visits Hero (after Near-O and it's heroic) and In and Out sounds like In'n'Out Burger which is bad when you're starving. Great gear by the way and I appreciate the feedback on the Versalite pants. Love the jacket, too so I was contemplating. I think I would do wind pants and a DCF rain skirt knowing that.
My problem is that the numbness has been permanent since the AT, and now it's spreading to additional toes, yikes! Uh oh, now I want some In n Out. Thanks so much for watching!
@@tessmullaney Ugh that sucks. Nerve damage is a bitch. I am sure you did some research into it but maybe Morgan from Blaze Physio has some ideas. She is great. I had numbness for longer after the PCT than the AT. I think it might depend how fast one does them after another. In'n'Out is a 15hr flight away from me! Noooo
My Montbell jacket drenched me on the inside in one of the first heavy rain storms in Montana. I tested it again in my neighborhood. It kept me dry for about 1 minute before water was running down my body. I kind of wonder if the gear shop on the trail in Montana sells seconds because that's where I got it.
NIce video. I'm soboing the CDT this year and was just surfing. I sobo'd the PCT in 19 and have lots of the same gear you do--including the rain pants. I used Montbell Dynamo rain pants on the PCT but that's a dryer trail. I heard pretty good reviews on the versalite pants so I'm curious how it will turn out. After I get through the bob if they suck I'll just get my windpants sent to me. I also just bought a versalite jacket, I used Frogg Toggs on the PCT but again, the CDT is a wetter trail. Happy trails!
Used Ritz dye on the shorts to get them black again? :)
Your pack still looks like it's in great shape after all that wear and tear! Also I've never heard someone call letting the air refill in a smart water bottle "burping it" but i absolutely love the idea of treating my water bottle like a baby 👶😂
LOL, yes filtering out of a smart water bottle needs almost as much constant attention as a baby 😂
Thanks for making this! It was very helpful as I'm giving the CDT a go starting this upcoming early May. I also have a SWD pack and love the floating hipbelt. You mentioned the bear hangs being a pain. Was this due to lack of good options to hang it or more so the time needed to set them up and take them down? Did you or anyone you met have issues with mice or other critters chewing up the Ursacks? I know they make that Allmighty one to help with rodent teeth, but it weighs so much more. I'm back and forth between a dcf food bag or just using an ursack xl the whole time. I hope your transition back to home life was nice and smooth. I've had some issues getting back to "normal" life after longer trips. I'm looking forward to more of your videos. Thanks again!
Hooray on starting the CDT this year, best of luck! It was both issues with bear hanging. Most of Montana/Idaho trees are conifers that don't have many horizontal branches, a lot of them are small and there are tons of dead trees due to pine beetles and fires. That meant that most hangs weren't ideal. I never had an issue with rodents or anything getting into the ursack major. I have only encountered rodents at very popular sites/campground type sites so that's something to keep in mind with campsite selection. Wishing you luck!
Thanks for the circle back post CDT. Are we going to see any trail videos of CDT from you? I am an addict. Will be section hiking 2023 and thru hiking 2024.
Yes, trail videos will be made! Can't say when however, as I have a lot on my plate right now... But definitely something I want to try and get out in the next few months!
@@tessmullaney looking forward not only to your personal story experience but also to see what you did photographically speaking. That's a high quality video/camera and I liked that photo in the 2023 CDTC calendar in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
Thanks for the videos on the equipment. Did you make any videos with your camera (sony)? will you upload them to the channel?
I did and I'm starting to sift through the footage now! Hopefully some videos in the next few months :)
@@tessmullaney ok thank you. Have a nice day...
Nice video! I'm looking around for a camera. How do you like the Sony? I'm looking forward to some CDT vids when you get to them.
The Sony is great! The smaller size motivates me to actually bring it.
Love all the sun hoodies + senchi! What size were you in each & how tall are you? looking for a sun hoodie and mid layer myself
Small in Montbell, M in Fjallraven and M in Patagonia. I'm 5'6"
Great review. I'm new to Inreach mini, I have the mini2. What subscription plan did you have? and can you communicate with other Inreach thru hikers with it?
I had the middle of the road version and that was perfect. You can communicate with other thru-hikers, yes. You just need to get their garmin email and can message them that way. It was a very fun way to stay in touch with other hikers and update/get updated on trail conditions.
Great gear. Somehow it shows that somebody didn't just raid an REI. My Hightaildesigns Fanny got roasted by the sun in the dessert on the PCT so I had to trash it. Also the Hightaildesigns alpha hoodies were a little bit unfortunate. They had problems with the cuffs and their hoods. I am too poor for EE, had to settle with Katabatic. Hope to be back on the CDT next year, later this year I hope to be able to do AT SoBo.
Katabtic isn't settling- that's what I want the next time I'm in the market for a quilt! Hell yeah- enjoy the AT!!
What hip belt pockets do you have on your pack? I’m ordering a SWD pack soon and haven’t decided which to add
SWD made some Ultra hip belt pockets for me, but I didn't end up using them on the pack because I prefer the fanny pack!
I have a SWD LH and added 1 Large zipper-less hipbelt pocket in Ultra. Used it in the AZT trail this past fall and really loved it. No zipper is great, and never felt like anything was going to bounce out. I’m thinking about getting another because I come not to like wearing a Fanny along with a hip-belt. 😊
I'll give you another of those cold soaking jars haha I have plenty of them still.
LOL, thank you. I was sooo upset when I lost it.
Always interesting and articulate- you’re a natural. Mr. Fluffy Pants looks well!
Appreciate the video! What was the longest food carry and how was it w/ the 35L Movement?
Hmmm maybe 5-6 days. Definitely wasn't comfortable the first few days, but not terrible or unmanageable.
@@tessmullaney That is helpful to hear. I am debating between the Movement and Long Haul. On those days with a full food carry when you said that pack was uncomfortable the first few days, how much weight do you think you were carrying? Did you consider the Long Haul? The Movement feels like a great option for many reasons but the added comfort from the Long Haul is appealing, even with a weight under 25 all in.
@@heyjude16ify @Nick Creadon probably close to 30 lbs on those days. Never lasted long though. The long haul is great, but I fell in love with the floating hipbelt and the comfort of that would cause me to stick with that from now on.
@@tessmullaney Thanks, that is helpful to know. Yeah I want the floating hip belt also. I emailed SWD and they told me they can do sewn in or floating hip belt on the Long Haul, just need to specify on order. Maybe wasn’t an option when you got yours??….but for future reference
Any ideas for your next hike
I'm thinking the Superior Hiking Trail in Minnesota, and of course the PCT, but that may not be in the cards for this year.