CARNARVON GREAT WALK 87KMS LIST
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BIG 4 + 4items NIGHTY NIGHT - keep your 'big 4 total' close to 3kg or lower
$1895.00
3333 g
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KITCHEN -Try and stay under 300g
$218.00
271 g
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CLOTHES IN PACK - try and stay around 1kg-1.5kg (weather depending)
$850.00
1080 g
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TOILETRY BAG - stay under 200g
$10.00
89 g
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FRONT SIDE POCKET
$49.20
430 g
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WATER
$0.00
3740 g
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FOOD - 400G TO 800G - 3 days in your pack and post 3 days to me - food drop
$30.00
1863 g
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GAS
$12.00
380 g
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BUMBAG-carries all heavy gear, snacks ect. Reduces weight on your back
$140.00
584 g
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Carnarvon great walk 87kms - MAREE and FIONA will have all this. DON'T PACK THIS!
$0.00
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WORN ON BODY ALL WEEK - yes one set all week...
$140.00
0 g
HIKE WITH MAREE (Find on facebook)
CARNARVON GREAT WALK QLD AUSTRALIA 87KMS CIRCUIT WITH ME AS YOUR LOCAL GUIDE. "HIKE WITH MAREE" ON FACEBOOK. PM ME FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
LOCAL HIKING GUIDE OR JUST FOOD and gas DROPS HALF WAY
- BIG 4 ITEMS KEEP UNDER 3KG IF YOU CAN, (TOP 4 IN LIST)
FULL KITCHEN - keep under 300g, BATHROOM BAG- stay under 100g, CLOTHES - keep under 1500g
On google "search" box - type in the exact item; Brand/size with the word clearance or sale afterwards-look for sales. Also Gear freak on facebook - shop 2nd hand, or borrow gear from a hiker you know.
Your pack will weigh between 9kg and 15kg... but absolutely NO heavier - as we have massive mountains to climb. Remember we are packing a pack to go Hiking NOT camping. Stay light.
REMEMBER - THIS LIST HERE IS ONLY IDEAS, YOU NEED TO PERSONALIZE IT TO YOUR NEEDS WITH ENOUGH FOOD AND WATER ETC.
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BIG 4 + 4items NIGHTY NIGHT - keep your 'big 4 total' close to 3kg or lower
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1. PACK
OSPREY Eja/Exos PRO 55L OR plain EJA 58l,1100g, TRY BOTH ON prior buying. Always try before you buy. If you choose to buy another brand, please read 40 reviews on the pack prior buying. there's some hiking packs that need taking off the market
$377.00
860
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2. TENT Dan durston XMID1P
DOUBLE LAYER (Not Freestanding) Or on a "budget" try the Naturehike Cloud up1320G $120 double layer and freestanding (1 man or two man) 1.5kg $150, 2 person share. We always buy double layer/two skinned tent as it helps prevent condensation.
$369.00
795
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3. INSULATED MATTRESS
sea to summit ether light xt insulated mat reg r-valuue 3.5 10cm thick (very comfy)
$249.00
490
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4. QUILT OR SLEEPING BAG -10
NEVE, TIER GEAR, TERRA ROSA, 850 FILL & 850 DOWN OR HIGHER, -10c COMFORT or Sea 2 Summit Flame 4 sleeping bag, bring 2 thermals pants with flame.. DO NOT COME WITH LESS THEN -10C TO -15C 'COMFORT' or you will freeze. READ 20 REVIEWS PRIOR PURCHASING a brand you don't know anything about. Never leave in compression sacks as it wrecks the down. only use compression sack actually for the time on the hike. Always bring 10degrees extra in warmth than what the forcast says it will be. ex. -2 hike, you need a -12C sleeping bag
$625.00
700
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LINER
MNT LAUREL DESIGNS, When freezing i pop this liner around the outside of quilt and do the draw string up around face, not one bit of warm air escapes. it breaths well, zero condensation.
$100.00
85
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FOOTPRINT 1p
DAN DURSTAN MATCHING FOOTPRINT ORMLD OR POLYCRYO TENT GROUND SHEET FROM ULTRALIGHT HIKER, absolutely no water gets through these.
$70.00
105
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Mattress patches
just one square needed, not the lot
$0.00
1
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EAR Putty
SNORING HIKERS can be very annoying., just 1 set
$0.00
9
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Pegs
MSR ground hog pegs are very popular with hikers. THEY DON'T BEND OVER IN HARD GROUND
$50.00
78
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Car affoil Sunscreen Opt
Sitting mat for lunch and smoko, yoga mat, great to cut and use with strapping tape for feet issues, and for extra insulation if you think you may be cold at night, pop it under your mattress if concerned about your RValue. This has at least 4 purposes.
$5.00
150
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EXPED ULTRALIGHT PILLOW
GREAT NIGHTS SLEEP WITH THIS ONE or just use your sleeping bags case with dirty clothes inside.. zero grams zero dollars
$50.00
60
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KITCHEN -Try and stay under 300g
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SOTO WINDMASTER
SotoWindmaster 67g (can be a share item)
$125.00
67
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SAUCEPAN
EVENEW TITANIUM 570ML affoil lid; homemade, This is my eating bowl as well, so if sharing with a buddy, you'll need to add an eating bowl. i only hydrate food, i donot cook food from scratch.
$50.00
50
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MUG
Decathlon quechua cup. or sea 2 summit collapsible or bring the lightest from your cupboard, or your cooking pot;just use it.
$13.00
30
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lighter
Or Matches in zip lock bag
$4.00
11
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GREEN SCOURER CUT
TO SCRUB COOKING GEAR CLEAN
$0.00
1
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Spork
or plastic sea2 summitt $2.50(THESE MELT IF COOKING ON GAS)
$20.00
18
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CHUX CLOTH
COMES IN HANDY
$0.00
9
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Emergency blanket
to prepare food on when on the ground, then you have it for emergencies if needed
$1.00
20
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Aquatabs C102
Aqua Tabs C102 or Sawyer squeeze filter
$5.00
5
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DCF Bag
Ultralight hiker DCF bag put all kitchen gear in
$0.00
10
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scissors
Leatherman Micra Multi Tool
$0.00
50
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CLOTHES IN PACK - try and stay around 1kg-1.5kg (weather depending)
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Merino Country Thermals
Aussie home grown wool (these are extra thick and warm for freezing conditions) other budget brands can be ultra thin and ulta cold. If you buy budget ones, test out in negative tempertures to make sure you are happy. We never ever hike without thermals.
$280.00
300
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2 WOOL KNICKERS M.C.
ONE PR ON AND 2 PR OFF & WASH. just jocks from home is fine. pack the lightest
$40.00
23
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WOOL SOCKS Merino Country
NIGHT TIME SOCKS OR $10 DECATHLON ONLINE. i doubled socked at night, hiking socks on with bed socks over top
$50.00
65
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DOWN INSULATED COAT
Find a 90% down jacket between 200-400g
$200.00
300
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RAIN COAT
Outdoor research helium Or Frog Togg. We never ever hike without a raincoat$30s
$200.00
159
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SEA TO SUMMIT BAG & pillow
COMPRESSION SACK -FITS QUILT, LINER AND ALL CLOTHES FOR THE FULL WEEK! pillow at night with dirty clothes or coats in it. Pop your bandanna over the top for a pillow case.
$40.00
60
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Not Compulsory items -below
Ultralight spare tshirt and shorts.. for evening wear
$0.00
0
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Opt. togs or underwear
ultralight togs - swim or just wear your underwear
$0.00
0
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2nd layer for top
Ultralight Jumper or 2nd down coat
$0.00
150
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Beanie
smitten wool ultralight
$0.00
0
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Gloves
smitten wool ultralight
$0.00
0
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2nd pair thermal pants
2 pair at night if needed
$0.00
0
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BRA
EVENING BRA, SO YOU CAN SUN THE SWEATY ONE
$0.00
0
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TOILETRY BAG - stay under 200g
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BAG only
Zip lock plastic bag or dcf bag weighs the lightest
$0.00
2
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TOWEL
CRAZY CLARKS OUTBOUND
$5.00
40
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TOOTHBRUSH bamboo kids
Find the tiny kids short handle one, fits in little zip lock bag
$5.00
8
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Comb
ul comb -newborn babies comb
$0.00
2
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Toothpaste tablets
Toothpaste tablets
$0.00
7
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SOAP opt.
WILDERNESS WASH OR DR'S BRONNERS LIQUID SOAP in tiny bottle
$0.00
30
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FRONT SIDE POCKET
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TOILET PAPER
zip lock bag stay dry..Only take what you need. not a full roll
$0.20
40
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HAND SANITIZER X2
before eating and after toilet. ONE WITH TOILET PAPER AND ONE IN KITCHEN
$4.00
50
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PACK COVER
OSPREY LARGE FOR 58L, DCF pack cover is th lightest
$40.00
90
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WATER
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2 X 800/1200 LITRE BOTTLES
PUMP POP TOP FOR SHOWER, FILL AS KMS REQUIRE, for hikes like Larapinta put extra storage all up if camping off water. or purchase a platypus water bottles.
$0.00
30
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SOURCE WATER BLADDER 2L
or soda/smart water bottles..
$0.00
180
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Water only
EVERY HIKER MUST WORK OUT IN TRAINING HOW MANY LITRES PER DAY DO THEY REQUIRE. BRING MINIMUN OF 3.5 LITRES, NO LESS!
$0.00
3500
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FOOD - 400G TO 800G - 3 days in your pack and post 3 days to me - food drop
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BREAKFAST
BACK COUNTRY SCRAMBLED EGGS OR ROLLED OATS.
$0.00
30
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MORNING TEA
BARS - 2 FOR MORNING TEA EACH DAY PLUS SOME BEEF JERKY
$0.00
35
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LUNCH
WRAP SALAMI OLIVE SD TOM
$0.00
130
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AFTERNOON TEA
BARS - 2 EACH AFTERNOON
$0.00
32
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DINNER
RADIX PALEO DEHYDRATED MEAL
$0.00
85
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SNACKS
OLD GOLD DARK CHOCALATE 45G PER DAY
$0.00
300
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SNACKS
NUTS OR PEANUT BUTTER GREAT SNACKS
$0.00
200
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TEA AND COFFEE
my drugs
$0.00
30
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6 HYDRALYTE SACHET
1 @ MORNING AND 1 @ NIGHT
$0.00
30
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PRIOBIOTICS
INNER HEALTH PLUS- keep ya gut health good while hiking
$0.00
4
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3 days food in pack
I’ll do a food drop half way at Westbranch camp, just post me your food. $154 INC GST per Group of 1 to 6 hikersor FREE if hiking the full trail with me.
$0.00
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food 400g to 800g
Some hikers food will be up to 800g per day and that's perfectly normal and fine.
$0.00
0
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peanut butter
is fabulous for hiking energy
$0.00
0
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FOOD BAG
MUST BE WATER PROOF WITH BUCKLE TO GO ONTO STRING, HUNG ON TO HANG UP AT NIGHT.. mice chew holes in tents - DCF 14l is the lightest purchase from ultralight hiker online
$30.00
46
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MEDICATION
PLEASE LET 3 PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT ALLERGIES AND WHERE THE MEDICATION IS, AN SHOW US ALL HOW TO ADMININSTER
$0.00
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GAS
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GAS for 3 days
230g gas for full 6 day hike, for one person
$12.00
380
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BUMBAG-carries all heavy gear, snacks ect. Reduces weight on your back
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IPHONE 6 TELSTRA BLUE TICK
this is my Camera and wallet also carried in waist pouch
$0.00
250
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POWERBANK nitecore 100000
nite core $60-$100
$60.00
150
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SUNCREEN
slip slop slap carried in waist pouch
$0.00
30
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Headlamp
Black Diamond Spot Lite OR NITECORE are the lightest
$80.00
54
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BUMBAG CAMELBAK
suncreen, iphone, charger, tissue and snacks, ALL MORNING AND AFTERNOON TEA'S (SMOKO'S)
$0.00
0
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Tub Vaseline or GLide
enough to rub two feet every morning, down size what you need into an ultralight containeron the hike
$0.00
40
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SHEEPS WOOL
HIKERS WOOL to prevent blisters
$0.00
20
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PANADOL
2 TRAYS each
$0.00
10
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ADVIL or preferred choice
2 TRAYS each
$0.00
10
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Carnarvon great walk 87kms - MAREE and FIONA will have all this. DON'T PACK THIS!
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GROUP HIKING
MAREE AND FIONA WILL SUPPLY ALL THIS, DO NOT waste room in your pack by double packing gear we have, it's ight you do not need to carry.
$0.00
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FIRST AID KIT
WE usually HAVE 2 LITTLE ONES IN ZIP LOCK BAGS - Larapinta add 10 trays each of Advil and Panadol
$0.00
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garmin inreach mini2
Emergencies STAY ALIVE AND SURVIVE
$0.00
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TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS
Navigation
$0.00
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TROWEL SHOVEL
TITANIUM ULTRALIGHT
$0.00
0
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BUSHMANS
INSECT REPELLENT, 1 each if leech's/mosquitos/sandflies are known to extra bad
$0.00
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ZIP TIES
MEND BROKEN PACKS AND SHOES
$0.00
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DUCT TAPE
COMES IN HANDY to fix broken gear
$0.00
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BLISTER KIT
All hikers bring their own Wool and Vaseline
$0.00
0
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HAT ELASTIC/ TENT ROPE
Comes in handy
$0.00
0
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line for food
Maree and Fiona have one each
$0.00
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WORN ON BODY ALL WEEK - yes one set all week...
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PANTS
HIKING SHORTS OR PANTS, HIKING GEAR DRIES QUICKLY, long pants are great over them
$0.00
0
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WOOL TOP
I O MERINO LONG SLEEVE AND COLLAR, buy one or two sizes larger in this brand, very small make
$0.00
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WOOL KNICKERS
WASH DAILY AND DRY
$0.00
0
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SOCKS
WOOL HIKING and
$0.00
0
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BRA
TRIUMPH SPORTS
$0.00
0
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BOOTS
LOWA RENENGADE OR SCARPA'S
$0.00
0
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LONG GAITERS -
LONG SEA TO SUMMIT, snakes IN Really long grass, cheast height to walk in, wear gaiters to protect your legs for safety
$0.00
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HAT
I have you this cap as a gift for doing the hike with me
$0.00
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ICE TOWEL SCARF
Ice Towel (for scarf) good for hot hike, bandanna great for pillow slip at night over sleeping bag case.
$0.00
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HIKING STICKS
BLACK DIAMOND
$140.00
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