continue...Petr Kosek gearlist
... I don't have to think too much about what to pack. In primarily cold conditions, you will need to swap your down jacket for a warmer one, or take long pants instead of shorts. In more desert landscapes, you can leave one warm layer behind and pack a lightweight hat and a thin synthetic long-sleeved T-shirt with a hood instead. For a long-distance trek, where you need to carry a lot of food and water, it's a good idea to take a larger backpack (Mariposa). The key is to know your equipment and how to use it. Of course, I have to take good care of my equipment and, above all, keep it dry at all times!
We are all different, and I need more warm layers and to move around a lot and eat a lot. Before you copy my gear list, try it out to see if the equipment suits you. My gear list has gradually evolved over hundreds of nights spent on treks, from my first attempts with ultralight in South America (2010) through the PCT, CDT, and AT, and I have gradually upgraded to lighter and newer items that better meet my requirements.
I could definitely hike with much lighter gear, but such equipment has no reserves. I need to have the situation and my equipment under control at all times, so I sometimes use more durable or warmer items.
The reward is that I have enough comfort in all conditions to complete my projects successfully and in good health, without needing anyone's help or even rescue.
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