Montrail Hiking

Imagine that you can equip yourself for free for a 100 mile hike of the week was walking diligent. You try to be discreet and have little contact with other people as possible during that week. Much of the increase will be cross country, but a little good will be along the road as well.

What brand and pack size you choose?

What type of shoes (make & style) would you wear? For example: New Balance trail running shoes or hiking boots Montrail. (Model Name Specify if you prefer.)

What shelter and bedroll Would you proceed? Tent or hammock? What to do? Sleeping bag or blanket right? (Remember, this is a summer hiking.)

Would you carry along a camping stove, and if so what model?

What kind of toiletries, tools and cleaning items would you take?

What kind of clothes you would wear: fabric, cut, color?

What kind of food and drink you bring, and how?

What all orders and the volume weight? Can you realize that many in the peloton?

I made the 93-mile Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier last summer. Much of what you ask depends on where you are hiking. Is it likely to be cold at night? Are you likely to find adverse weather conditions (we had a snowstorm in August)? The track level and well maintained or will you be walking off trails through the growth of strong plants and having to climb the slopes?

There are many personal preferences with stuff like that, but here are my picks:

Packs - For light and fast, I love my Kelty Shadow. It is very light, but still has lots of pockets and padding. Wonderland, I took my 50th birthday special Kelty large (6500 cu in) comfortably dealt with the external load £ 50 on long trails. For what you speak, you will need to achieve at least 25-30lbs and probably want at least a CPU 4000 pack.

Shoe - After trying a wide range of hiking boots with varying results, I settled on Kings REI which proved comfortable and sturdy. If you are carrying a heavy load, you want the ankle and arch of hiking boots. You ask with a sprained trail. Komperdell can take a lot to relieve the knees and legs.

Stove - Jetboil is the greatest invention since the GoreTex hiking. One of these puppies can boil a liter of 2.5 minutes, they use less fuel and packaging to Nice. I stopped the camp kitchen entirely and simply wear a Jetboil with dried food.

Water - Water is heavy. You do not want to make more than one gallon at a time (less if you can). If you're away from civilization, you will need to filter water from streams and lakes. I love my backpacker SweetWater filter because it is easy to pump and easy to clean. I wear most of my water in a 3-liter Camelbak bladder (max, min weight) with an extra bottle Nalgene 1-liter drink in the camp.

Remember electrolytes (salts and minerals you sweat out). Some people carry packets Gookinade or Gatorade, but they can be heavy and cumbersome additional sugar and flavors. Elet concentrate electrolyte contains drops enough for 16 liters in a small vial the size of the box TicTac.

Clothing - Avoid cotton. It does not look fast. synthetic fabric (nylon, polypropylene) are the way forward (but BE CAREFUL around the fire) because they dry quickly and wick moisture. These pants zip-off feature that can turn into shorts are perfect for hiking. Avoid carrying too much clothing - mix and match so you can dress in layers depending on the weather and always keep a game dry at all costs to bring in your tent (wet = cold). Invest in a very good waterproof (watertight, comfortable, breathable). Marmot good - the fact REI.

Tents and sleeping bags - If she goes to W.