Lightening your load for Philmont | Philmont Gear List 2022

*correction: though you may get by with an R value of 1.6 for your pad, try to get something a little more if you're going to use a quilt. 2.1 or more would be more comfortable if the temperatures dip into the low 30s and 20s*

*Make sure to check with your adult leaders before making changes in gear like switching from a sleeping bag to a quilt, switching from boots to trail runners, or switching from Nalgenes to Smart water bottles as they may want you to stick with the traditional gear. Even if you do not switch you can significantly reduce the weight of what you bring by bringing less and being intentional about every piece of gear you bring*

One thing I want to stress is that you can leave behind dry bags if you use the pack liner. It will keep your gear dry and save you from having to buy dry bags since the pack liner backs are really cheap.

Philmont Gear List w/ Gear Recommendations (PDF) -
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Yjie5LUvOGCkqNgIrOZHKV6X28hZ1KNI

Sleeping Quilts vs. Sleeping Bags -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uruojCaAHE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfTE3_zoOx0

If you are going to use a quilt, make sure to get a width generally of 54" or wider. Also consider the "R" value of your pad in a quilt more so than if you are in a sleeping bag. You might want a pad that is a little more insulating than my budget recommendation if you sleep colder or want added comfort in colder temperatures.

How to treat your gear with permethrin -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvrTLMCaho8&t=257s

Trail Runners vs Boots -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImyyphwhZJM

In my opinion, and from blogs of people who have done treks summiting Baldy, and people who have hiked the Pennsylvania section of the AT (known as Rocksylvania,) hiking in a pair of trail runners should not be an issue unless your pack is unusually heavy or you have ankle issues. The trails at Philmont are very well maintained and you will never be bushwhacking so trail runners should work great. When I went, I would not have used trail runners but that is because I was carrying 50 lbs on my back. If you are able to achieve a base weight of under 18 lbs leaving Plano, you should never be carrying more than 35 lbs on the trail so trail runners should be comfortable. If you do get trail runners, buy from REI so you can test them on practice hikes and if you feel like they are not supportive enough for you, return them and get a pair of boots. Remember that 1lb on your feet feels like 5 lbs on your back and trail runners will cut the weight on your feet significantly.

My email is Pgrimes2002@gmail.com if you have questions.

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