Monday, March 14, 2022

Badger Pass Post-Backpack Gear Review

 What worked:

  • Food was perfect, ended the hike with zero extra food
    • Dried mushrooms were excellent
    • Couscous was delicious
    • Morning shake was fully dissolved
  • Three water bottles worked well
  • Sleeping clothes were perfect
  • Patagonia insulated canister was perfect for cooking dinner/oatmeal
  • Hiking base layer and sun shirt was comfortable and no sunburn
  • Clear bag for general small items (vs. mesh bag) worked well
  • Rain jacket/puffy combo worked well
  • Pack with food/water weighed 42.2 pounds at the start
    • Jim's pack weighed 50.2

What can be improved:

  • Ran out of fuel, the small canister did not last
    • next time bring large canister as backup
  • Hotspots on both feet
    • Winter boots are to big, used two socks for better fit
    • Moleskin kept blisters from getting worse
    • Next time consider normal hiking shoes since very little time was spent in snowshoes
  • Two pair of gloves was redundant
    • Next time bring one pair of mid-weight gloves
  • Beanie was not as warm and didn't cover ears with sunglasses on
    • Next time bring hat that covers ears with sunglasses
  • Compass had an air bubble in it and didn't get accurate reading



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