I'd like to hear back your comments on what things you do for fun, yet burn a lot of calories! My favorite hobby (or dream job) is hiking, backpacking, and mountaineering. There is nothing better than eating 2000 calories and burning 6000 all in the same day for a week straight. Funny thing, vacations of this sort actually result in weight loss and muscle definition rather than weight gain in our flabby regions! What's not to like? Superb views, excellent exercise, and all the food your body can handle and still lose weight...now that is what I call an awesome vacation. Below is the list of equipment I bring with me on my hiking trips. Enjoy!!!
14ers Gear Packing
Well, I am just too excited to head out to Colorado to bag a few more 14ers, so I had to share a little more about it! There are tons of gear lists out there, so take your pick and modify it to whatever works for you. Over the years I have developed my own list that ultimately changes quite drastically depending on the season, where I am going, what type of hiking I plan to do, etc. Here is a list of the gear I always bring to Colorado:
Essential Gear:
Day pack
Expedition pack
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Tent
Maps
GPS
Multi-purpose tool
First-aid kit
Carmex/Abreva
Flashlight
Headlight
Katadyn filter
Water bottles (2)
Camelbak (2)
Lighters (3)
Cooking equipment
Cooking fuel
Sanitary wipes
Plastic garbage bags
50′ rope
Food:
Dehydrated food packs
Beef jerky
Granola bars
Almonds
Dried fruit
Bagels
Peanut butter
Coffee
Tea
Splenda
Water
Clothing:
Sock liners
Socks
Boxers
Hiking pants
Shorts
Casual pants
Short-sleeve wicking baselayer
Long-sleeve wicking baselayer
Bandannas
Warm weather hat
Cold weather hat
Sunglasses
Water shoes
Hiking boots
Extra laces
Mechanics gloves
Winter gloves
Cold weather jacket
Accessories, Gadgets, & Extras:
Car keys
ID/wallet
Cash
Computer
Movies
Cell phone
Cell phone car charger
DC-AC inverter
Camera
Binoculars
iPod
AA batteries
AAA batteries
Repair/sewing kit
Extra straps/bungee coords
Small ziplock bags
Large ziplock bags
Other Essentials:
Company (my pups Chance and Maria)
Doggy backpacks
Dog food
Dog bowls
Doggy sleeping pad
Leashes
Now there are other things I inevitably add to this list such as insect repellent, crampons, blankets, a pillow, matches, water purification tablets, a book, etc. Whether I add these things to my gear list for a particular trip or not really depends on the location, season, type of hiking, etc. I do tend to overpack a little, but I would rather have something that I don’t need then be out in the wilderness without something I do need! With all my hiking experience I have honed in on my own personal needs quite well, so the list above is actually very well representative of what I almost always carry with me on a backcountry trek or at least have with me in the car if I am just doing a day hike.
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