02-18-13 - Hiking Equipment & Supplies

 Below is a list of equipment and supplies I am carrying with me on my journey across Canada and back. I would like to give a special thanks to John and his father (owner) of Valhalla Pure in Abbotsford, British Columbia. I would not have been able to comfortably start this journey if it were not for their advice and expertise. Thank you for spending hours of your time going through my gear and giving me tips on how to survive.

I would also like to thank my friend Doug (Owner of Doug's Signs in Abbotsford) for his encouragement, when I found out that my Boat was stolen. Money, from the planned sale of the boat, was going to be use to feed myself along this 3 to 4 year journey. Instead of giving up, he made me a sign - asking people for help along the way. He gave me the confidence to believe in myself and the faith - that my higher power and the generosity of kind people - will help me complete this journey of discovery.

I would also like to thank John & Julie - Owner of Bravo Floors in Sechelt, BC for letting spend a week in your home. Julie, I could not have got this website up and running without your help. John, wow, thank you for taking me scuba diving. It was nice to get wet again. You bought me one of the most important tools I will bring with me on my journey - The solar charger...Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! It was nice to spend the time with you my friend. |As well, John, I just want to acknowledge you for the support you gave me through my tough times. You are a true and special man, and I will always have a special place in my heart for you.
 

Equipment

1. Back Pack – Bora 95Ltr. Arcteryx
2. Sleeping Bag - -12C Raven Bag – Mountain Equipment Co-op
3. Thermarest Mat – Prolite 4 LARGE 169781
4. 4 Season Tent – North Face
5. Thermal Tarp – Mountain Hardware
6. Whisperlite Stove & Fuel Bottle – Both MSR
7. Pot Set – MSR
8. Spork
9. 4 - Packs of Waterproof Matches
10. SweetWater – Micro Filter – MSR
11. Water Bag (2 Lt.) – MSR
12. Water Bottle (1 Lt.) - GSI Outdoors
13. Fire Starter Kit – Waterproof Box, Zippo Lighter – (gift from Son), Zippo Lighter Fluid (133ml), 2 Packs of Zippo Flints, 2 Sticks of Pitch (Fir)
14. 2 - Rolls of Nylon Rope
15. Head Light – Petzl (3 – AAA Batteries)
16. Fanny Pack – Panasonic
17. Reading glasses – 1.5
18. Sun Glasses – S10-019 Poseidon (100% UVA\UVB)
19. Multi-Tool
20. Hatchet – Coleman
21. Knife - Mora - (Knife Belt Holder with Duct Tape wrapped around it)
22. Knife Sharpener – Smith's Bear Deterrent – UDAP Industries (225g) – (Belt Holder)
23. 3 - White Garbage Bags
24. 6 – Zap Straps

Clothing

1. Winter Jacket – Wind River – Down Filled – (2XL)
2. Rain Jacket – Mont Bell (L)
3. Jacket – Nike (XL)
4. Rain Pants – HyVent 2.5L – The North Face
5. Winter Boots – Karmik (Rated -40C)
6. Hiking Boots - Saloman
7. Full Body Thermals – Bare – CT200 = Polarwear Extreme
8. Winter Gloves – Dakine
9. Glove Liners – Outdoor Research
10. Winter Hat – Dakine
11. Scarf – Molson Canadian
12. Ball Cap – BC Poker Championship - 2010
13. Long John's – Stanfield's - Large & Dakoda - (Medium)
14. Underwear – 2 Pair – ARCTERYX - (Medium)
15. Socks – 3 wool socks
16. T-Shirts – 1 Athletic Works Performance – Medium, Small
17. Track Pants – Adidas – Large Black
18. Thin Thermals – Pioner – Large
19. Summer Shorts – Adidas (Black ones) & Surfer swim (Red ones)

First Aid Kit

 

Hemorrhoidal Cream	Antifungal Cream	Athletes Foot Cream
Ozonol Cream	Blistex	Eye Cream – Antibacterial
Sunscreen Lotion – Towelette	6 – Gauze Sponges 4”x4”	3 – OpSite Pads
45 – Assorted Band-Aids	12 – Gauze Sponges 2”x2”	Dr Scholl's – Padding roll
Roll of 6” Gauze	Roll of 2” gauze	5 – Iodine Pads
3 – Sting Relief Pads	1 Bic Lighter	Ibuprofen -72 Extra Strength
Gold Bond – Foot Powder	Roll of Medical Tape	3 Bars of  Pares Soap
Crest Tooth Paste	Tooth Brush	Reading Glasses
1 Roll Tenser Bandages	12 AAA Batteries	Water Purification Drops

Supplies

1. 2 - rolls of Toilet Paper
2. Multivitamin – 100 talets
3. Vitamin C – (1000mg) – 100 Tablets
4. Vitamin D3 – (100 IU) – 300 Tablets
5. 16 – Food Pack – Backpacker's Pantry – Assorted Meal

Electronics

 

1. Acer - Laptop
2. iPhone 4
3. Bell - Air Card