Tuesday, 7 September 2010

Koshu Kaido gear list

Bought a new long-sleeve top (half price at Columbia), a sun hat, and a pair of hiking socks last week. So this is what I'll be taking with me when I walk the Koshu Kaido:
  • Osprey Aether 60 pack (Sunburst)
  • Yellow pack liner with outdoor survival tips
  • Bum bag
  • Marmot Precip rain jacket (Grey)
  • Mont Bell Gore-Tex rain pants (Black)
  • New Balance 967 shoes
  • Columbia sandals
  • Outdoor Research Transit sun hat (Barley)
  • Nike cap (Black)
  • Kathmandu Ecofleece long-sleeve top (Blue)
  • Columbia Mountain Tech T-shirt (Night Train)
  • Columbia Mountain Tech long-sleeve T-shirt (Flame)
  • North Face short-sleeve top (Light Blue)
  • Columbia Silver Ridge convertible pants (Fossil)
  • Kaepa Shorts (Navy)
  • Underwear (5 pairs)
  • Thorlos socks (3 pairs)
  • Small towel (White)
  • Olympus µ 770 SW digital camera & charger
  • Cellphone & charger
  • Shaver & charger
  • Timex Ironman watch
  • Koshu Kaido walking map
  • Compass
  • Sunglasses
  • Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, sunscreen, lip balm)
  • Nail clippers
  • First aid kit
  • Insect repellent
  • Travel umbrella
  • Passport
  • Money, credit cards
  • E-ticket
  • Diary
  • Pen
  • Book
  • Bear bell/shotgun
Distance walked since last post: 13.4km
Total distance walked since Koshu Kaido training began: 262.7km
Days left until departure: 10

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