Trail Expenses

A.   Shelter & Bedding and other Equipment – $320.40
a.      Tent
b.      Sleeping bag- 30 degree - $139.98
c.       Sleeping pad- 10oz Z-Lite- $29.95
d.      Backpack- 2lb 15oz 47L Osprey Pack  $165.00 (used REI discount)
e.       Waterproof pack cover- $29.00
f.       Hiking polls- Black Diamond- $89.95 
g.   2 person Emergency Space blanket- $6.50
B.   Cooking- $127.00
a.       Super Cat Stove- $0.65
b.      Wind Screen- $15.00
c.       900mL Titanium Pot- $54.50
e.      Foldable Titanium Spork- $10.50
f.       Knife- Buck knife- $21.95
g.      Alcohol- $20.00
h.      Matches- $4.50
C.   Food $189.95
D   Dehydrator- 3500 Excalibur Series- $189.95
a.       Breakfast
                                                              i.      Oatmeal
                                                            ii.      Bagels
                                                          iii.      Peanut butter
                                                          iv.      Multivitamins
b.      Lunch
                                                              i.      Cheese
                                                            ii.      Jerky
                                                          iii.      Bagels
c.       Dinner
                                                              i.      Ramen
                                                            ii.      Rice
                                                          iii.      Mashed potatoes
                                                          iv.      Dehydrated Vegetables
                                                            v.      Seasoning  
d.      Snacks
                                                              i.      Trail Mix
                                                            ii.      Dried Fruit
                                                          iii.      Candy bars
                                                          iv.      Granola Bars
e.       Beverages
                                                              i.      Hot cocoa
                                                            ii.      Tea
                                                          iii.      Gaterade packs
D.   Water- $36.75
a.       70oz 2L Camelbak ® -$28.00
b.      30oz. Gaterade Bottle- $2.00
c.       Potable Aqua Purification Tablets- $6.75
E.   Clothes- $94.00
a.       Rain coat- check
b.      Down jacket- $60.00 (wicked deal!)
c.       Fleece- check
d.      Hat-check
e.       Gloves-check
f.       Bandana-check
g.      Running Shorts-check
h.      Pants-check
j.        Underwear- check
k.      Underarmer tank, and shirt- check, check
l.        Night clothes- (Capeline 2 long sleeve and pants)- $94.00
F.    Footwear
a.       Trailrunners- most hikers start off with rugged/supportive boots and switch to trailrunners as their ligaments and muscles get stronger
b.      Shoe inserts
c.       Socks- at least 2 pairs
d.   Gaiters
G.  Hygiene- $40.49
a.       Baking Soda- all-purpose cleaner (you can get your clothes washed, dishes cleaned, body scrubbed and teeth brushed with one product that is biodegradable. - $0.50
b.      Toilet paper- may use “natural” toilet paper
c.       DivaCup- $39.99
H.  Navigation
a.       Trail maps
b.      Trail Guides
c.       Data Book
d.      Compass
I.      Miscellaneous
a.     Waterproof stuff sacks
b.      Duck tape
c.       Ibubrofin
d.      Ziplock bags
e.       Small screw-cap containers
f.       Rope
g.      Acorn-cap whistle- you can make a whistle out of an acorn cap
h.   First Aid
J.     Accessories
a.       Lucky coin
b.      Cell phone- I plan on blogging on the trail
c.       Solar charger
d.      Book/cards
e.       Journal
f.       Pen