What am I taking on the CDT?
Below is a list of items that I am taking along with me on the Continental Divide Trail! Items marked with a star (*) include affiliate links that can help me earn commission without costing you extra -- an easy way to support my hike and get you some great gear!! ☺
The "Big 4" in backpacking refers to the four most significant (and often most expensive) pieces of gear required to backpack: backpack, tent, sleeping bag/quilt, and sleeping pad.
Big 4 + Big 4 Adjacent
PACK
SLEEP
One day-to-day outfit + layers + protection from the elements? What more could you want? I feel very strongly that much of your clothes can (and should) be bought secondhand!
Clothing
TOPS
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Melanzana microgrid fleece hoodie
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Pajama t-shirt
BOTTOMS
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Sambob Alpha 120 joggers
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BRANWYN underwear x2 *
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Stio Pinedale Pant (code MEANDERS20 for 20% off!) (southern Colorado)
FOOTWEAR
HEAD & HANDS
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Buff *
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Hair bands x2
Safety
Here are some of the ways in which I stay safe, sane, and healthy(ish). Everyone's safety and med setup is different, and I encourage you to figure out what is best for you on your trips!
SAFETY ITEMS
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Pepper spray
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Microspikes (southern Colorado) *
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Ice axe (southern Colorado) *
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Bear spray (Wyoming, Idaho, Montana) *
MED KIT
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Ibuprofen
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Bandaids (x5)
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Gauze pads
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Neosporin
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Hydrocortisone cream
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Moleskin
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Tweezers
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ACE wrap
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Wilderness First Aid booklet
Toiletries
I, uh... don't want to get too into the specifics of this bit here. It's nothing all that glamorous. But I would say the majority of my questions about thru-hiking include the items in this section, so...
HYGEINE
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Baby wipes
Electronics + Misc.
This is why thru-hikers enter an establishment like a restaurant or gas station and ask "Do you have any outlets?" immediately after saying hello.
TECH
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iPhone 13 Pro
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Sony a6000 camera
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SD cards x2
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iPhone charger
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Micro-USB charger
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Watch charger
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SD card to lightning adapter
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Tripod
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AAA batteries x3
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Deck of cards
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Wallet baggie
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