Pfiffner Traverse Gear List
Mr. Moose wanted to check out my Pfiffner Gear too.
For the Pfiffner Traverse, I made a few crucial updates to my gear (when compared to my most recent long trip, the CDT). First, I got a new tent! The Dustron X-Mid Pro — which proved to be a great addition to the kit. Next, I added a new sleeping pad, the Nemo Tensor. I’ve been using my partner’s for awhile now and it was time to make it a permanent addition. I’ve also upgraded my sleeping bag to a Katabatic Sawatch 15 degree. This thing is AWESOME.
There are another few key distinctions (due to the terrain and areas we visited) for this list that I’d like to point out. First, I highly recommend some kind of pants for this route. I used my rain pants for the bush wacking sections but if you’re going when it’s hotter you may want something different (but PLEASE, for the sake of your legs, bring something). Next, we brought spikes and an ice axe for Paiute Pass and Northeast Gully (the more technical passes that hold snow well into late summer in high snow years). Crampons may even be a smart considertaion if you’re going earlier in the season. Finally, Rocky Mountain National Park and a few sites in Indian Peaks require either a bear can (like the BV500) or an Ursack with an aluminum liner. I chose to bring the latter to save weight and some bulk.
BIG BASICS
Backpack: Superior Wilderness Designs Long Haul 40 – 30 oz.
Zpacks Shoulder Straps 0.96 oz.
Tent: Durston X-Mid Pro 116 oz.
Durston Stakes 3 oz.
Tyvek Ground Sheet 6.1 oz
Katabatic Sawatch 15 26 oz.
Gossamer Gear thinlight foam pad 2.7 oz.
Nemo Tensor Inflatable Pad 15 oz.
CLOTHES (PACKED)
Melanzana Micro Grid Fleece 9.3 oz. (only available in person)
Patagonia Capilene Top 5.6 oz.
Patagonia Capilene Pants 5.6 oz.
Katabatic Tarn Down Jacket 8.6 oz.
Carhartt beanie 2.4 oz.
Darn Tough Lightweight Running Socks (to sleep in)
Rain Pants: Frog Toggs Java Toad 2.5 12 oz.
Rain Jacket: Montbell Versalite (stole from Josh) 6.4 oz.
CLOTHES (WORN)
Mountain Hardwear Cater Lake Long Sleeve Crop
Baleaf Biker Shorts (Use code: ELISEOTT for 10% off)
Auden Underwear (from Target)
Howler Brothers Hat
ELECTRONICS
Garmin Instinct Solar Watch (worn)
Battery Pack: Anker 20,000 mAH 12.5 oz.
Battery Pack: Anker 10,000 mAH 6.3 oz.
Headlamp: Nitecore nu25 1 oz.
Garmin InReach Mini 3.5 oz.
Phone Case: Otterbox Commuter 2.39 oz.
Tempered Glass protector .2 oz.
Wall Charger 3.5 oz.
Apple Headphones 0.8 oz.
Joby Phone Tripod 2.56 oz.
TOILETRIES
Mini bamboo brush 1.27 oz.
Favorite tooth brush .1 oz.
Zpacks Trowel .81 oz.
KITCHEN
Stove: Soto Windmaster 3.1 oz.
Pot: 700 mL Toaks Titanium 3.2 oz.
Spork: Sea to Summit Titanium Long Handle .65 oz.
Filter: Sawyer Squeeze 3 oz.
Ursack Major 7.6 oz.
Aluminum Liner 10.8 oz.
MISCELLANEOUS
SWD Stuff Sacks 1.5 oz each.
Thrupack Fanny Pack w/comfy strap 4.7 oz.
Zpacks NlyoPro Odor Bag .88 oz.
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles 17.1 oz.
Mini Swiss Army Knife .7 oz.
Microspikes 16.9 oz.
Camp Corsa Ice Axe 7.2 oz.
Compactor Bags (for pack liner)
Bug Head Net 1 oz.
CAMERA STUFF
DJI Osmo Pocket 4.1 oz.
Rode Video Microphone 6.03 oz.
Peak Designs Camera Clip 3 oz.
Sony A6100 13.97 oz.
Micro SD for DJI with 4k capabilities .1 oz.? (if that)
SD card for Sony with 4k capabilities .1 oz.? (if that)
Joby Tripod (mostly used with cellphone) 2.56 oz.