tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post2053627899258672093..comments2024-03-18T08:42:30.787+00:00Comments on Chris Townsend Outdoors: Gear for the Pacific Northwest Trail videoChris Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-75642860228874360022010-07-15T10:30:05.221+01:002010-07-15T10:30:05.221+01:00Enjoyed the video, sounds a fantastic adventure. ...Enjoyed the video, sounds a fantastic adventure. Hope you'll be updating your blog as you go.<br /><br />After a lot of searching for a new hat, for an extended holiday around Devon and Cornwall, I bought a Tilley hat in the middle of June. Second best hat I've ever owned, I wore it solid for two and half weeks, rain and sunshine - and my wife says it doesn't look <i>that</i> silly.Mark Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350332081553287413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-84629052732610886122010-06-18T00:10:44.295+01:002010-06-18T00:10:44.295+01:00How about a Gitzo Carbon fibre tripod? They do li...How about a Gitzo Carbon fibre tripod? They do light weight small ones.<br /><br />Not used so can't comment. But the legs are good on them, quick and easy to use.<br /><br />TonyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-79278569585986305432010-06-17T21:34:40.562+01:002010-06-17T21:34:40.562+01:00Thanks Dondo. I'll almost certainly be taking ...Thanks Dondo. I'll almost certainly be taking the cameras I've been using for the last few years - the Canon 450D DSLR and Sigma DP1 compact. I'll definitely take the 18-55 zoom with the 450D. I'm not sure about other lenses - I'd like them but I don't want the weight! I'll also have a tripod - probably my ancient Cullman, held together with duct tape, as I haven'tChris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-74380652588885459282010-06-17T20:41:21.694+01:002010-06-17T20:41:21.694+01:00Looks like a great kit for the trip, Chris. Seems ...Looks like a great kit for the trip, Chris. Seems like we have some of the same tastes in gear--Caldera cone, Shangri-La shelter, inflatable POE pad, Pacerpoles. Knowing that you're a serious photographer, I'm especially curious about your camera gear for the trip. <br /><br />Thanks, <br />DondoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-76237741523918461122010-06-16T20:25:54.636+01:002010-06-16T20:25:54.636+01:00Hi Walt, glad to hear you like my books and videos...Hi Walt, glad to hear you like my books and videos. On the PNT I am going to hang my food in some areas, sleep with it in others and probably use a bear canister in the Olympic National Park, where it's mandatory in some areas. I'm not caching food along the way - I'll be sending supply parcels and buying it in stores along the way.<br /><br />Good luck with your Sierra trip. It'sChris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-65912046737287120582010-06-16T19:19:28.283+01:002010-06-16T19:19:28.283+01:00Hi Chris,
As a beginning backpacker age 66 I have ...Hi Chris,<br />As a beginning backpacker age 66 I have followed your advice closely through your books and now these wonderful videos. I am embarking on a 10 day trek in the Sierras in two weeks and am trying to reduce my weight down from 26k. I would love not having to carry the bear vault. What is your bear plan for the PNT adventure? Are you caching food along the way?<br /><br />Thanks,<Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-10414314776608396892010-06-16T10:33:59.775+01:002010-06-16T10:33:59.775+01:00Hi Chris, I enjoyed watching your video of you and...Hi Chris, I enjoyed watching your video of you and your choice of gear for the Pacific Northwest Trail - your justified all your gear choices and you seemed sop natural. I think I detected a sparkle in your eye - you're on an adventure and you're looking forward to it! Wishing you a great trip! AlastairAlastairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07347457602246280811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-45423238987304257232010-06-15T22:16:02.751+01:002010-06-15T22:16:02.751+01:00I find the NeoAir quite comfortable as long as it ...I find the NeoAir quite comfortable as long as it isn't inflated too much. The most comfortable mats I've used are the Exped down ones but I don't want to carry the weight of those and the warmth is unnecessary in summer.<br /><br />I guess if you're restocking every day or two and have low bulk gear the Pinnacle might be too big for the Challenge. However I often carry 5-6 days Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-46454311278018822612010-06-15T21:49:47.769+01:002010-06-15T21:49:47.769+01:00Thanks Chris. I was interested as I remember you ...Thanks Chris. I was interested as I remember you liked the NeoAir on another video. I had a Exped air mat and it was so comfy. The NeoAir is good but I don't find it as comfortable as the old Exped pad. That Pad you are taking looks good. Light, warm and comfy. I might get one and look at the latest Pinnacle as I like the new design of the back pocket. I really rate that rucksack. Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-42081330604529136402010-06-15T21:35:32.709+01:002010-06-15T21:35:32.709+01:00Martin, I like the insulation in the POE mat. I th...Martin, I like the insulation in the POE mat. I think this makes it a bit warmer than the NeoAir. <br /><br />The quilt has 335 grams of down and weighs 718 grams.<br /><br />I've had each version of the Pinnacle and the Gust before that and liked them all. Dyneema is a very tough fabric - it's stood up to much Scottish rock so should handle anything.Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-74447087245884472282010-06-15T21:14:26.369+01:002010-06-15T21:14:26.369+01:00Why the new sleeping mat and not a NeoAir? The Pi...Why the new sleeping mat and not a NeoAir? The Pinnacle is just superb and the new one is proven durable as the old version was with Skurka using it in Alaska. I like the the idea of the quilt and the thinking behind it. What is the down to total weight ratio of the quilt?Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-68924582103921638982010-06-15T17:25:21.836+01:002010-06-15T17:25:21.836+01:00A nice chat about gear. I'm of the opinion th...A nice chat about gear. I'm of the opinion that you've made some fine choices for the PNT.samhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629434332640594984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-46755295068866361052010-06-15T13:39:36.143+01:002010-06-15T13:39:36.143+01:00There should be reports on my site and on the TGO ...There should be reports on my site and on the TGO site and in the magazine - as long as I can sort out the technical side. I'll be taking a smartphone - not sure which one yet - and will use that for posts when I can get a signal.Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-72277266478379435352010-06-15T09:36:52.823+01:002010-06-15T09:36:52.823+01:00Interesting video Chris and the trip sounds terrif...Interesting video Chris and the trip sounds terrific. I've never walked in the USA but maybe one day! Will we be able to follow your progress on your site?afootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.com