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		<title>Detailed BMT Gear List</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Matt posted up his incredibly light, home-made kit over at his blog. See below for my slightly heavier commercial one. (listed top to bottom, and left to right) compass +...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Matt posted up <a href="http://matthewkirk.blogspot.com/2009/05/monkey-anatomy.html" target="_blank">his incredibly light, home-made kit</a> over at <a href="http://matthewkirk.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">his blog</a>.</p>
<p>See below for my slightly heavier commercial one. <em>(listed top to bottom, and left to right)</em><br />
<a href="http://www.charlieroberts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/bmt_gear.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-176 alignnone" title="BMT Gear" src="http://www.charlieroberts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/bmt_gear-300x225.jpg" alt="BMT Gear" /></a></p>
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<li>compass + maps (TI Ocoee, GSMNP) + BMT databook</li>
<li>13L Ultra-Sil dry sack</li>
<li>Patagonia R1 fleece pullover</li>
<li>thermal hat</li>
<li>1 extra socks</li>
<li>lightweight <a href="http://www.gofastandlight.com/Ultralight-Hammock-gear-for-backpacking-8-oz/productinfo/HA-LITE/" target="_blank">hammock</a> &#8211; for comfy sleeping</li>
<li>Salomon Raid 30 backpack w/
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<li>SPOT GPS tracker</li>
<li><a href="http://ultimatedirection.com/product.php?id=60&amp;page=accessories" target="_blank">Ultimate Direction water bladder</a> w/<a href="http://www.rei.com/product/778041" target="_blank">Sawyer inline water filter</a> and CamelBak bite valve &#8211; carrying a 128oz bladder, but will probably only ever fill it halfway.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.photonlight.com/Photon-Micro-Light-II-Keychain-LED-Flashlights-p/p2-keychain-led-flashlight.htm" target="_blank">Photon Micro-light</a> &#8211; emergency light source attached to backpack shoulder strap; good for replacing headlamp batteries in the middle of the night</li>
<li>2x 20 oz. water bottles &#8211; one for drink mixes and one for filling the bladder</li>
<li>mini-biner + masons twine &#8211; for bear bag / food hanging kit (not sure if I&#8217;ll use this, but it weighs next to nothing)</li>
<li>folding knife w/ whistle attached &#8211; the whistle is yellow and makes it easier to find the black knife if I drop it.</li>
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<li>Petzl Myo XP headlamp w/lithium batteries (3 sets) &#8211; lithiums are not recommended by Petzl, but I&#8217;ve never had issues.  I usually only run low or medium brightness, though, never on high.</li>
<li>Medkit / toiletries  (see below for contents)</li>
<li>waterproof notepad &amp; pencil</li>
<li><a href="http://www.golite.com/Product/proddetail.aspx?p=AC0207&amp;s=1" target="_blank">GoLite Poncho/Tarp</a> &#8211; shelter &amp; rain gear combined</li>
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<div style="text-decoration:underline;">Medkit / toiletries list:</div>
<ul>
<li>space blanket</li>
<li><a href="http://www.rei.com/product/743202" target="_blank">ClO2 water purification</a> &#8211; backup, in case the filter clogs</li>
<li>antihistimine</li>
<li>ibuprophen</li>
<li>anti-diarrhoeal</li>
<li>sunscreen</li>
<li>tweezers</li>
<li>needle</li>
<li>gauze pad, gauze wrap, tape</li>
<li>lighter</li>
<li>cover roll &amp; Leukotape (good for blisters)</li>
<li>alcohol swaps</li>
<li>antibacterial ointment</li>
<li>toothbrush</li>
<li><a href="http://www.sportslick.com/" target="_blank">Sportslick</a> &#8211; for chaffing</li>
<li>emerg fire starter (cotton ball + petroleum jelly)</li>
<li>garbage bag (multiple uses)</li>
<li>bug spray</li>
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<div style="text-decoration:underline;">Wearing:</div>
<ul>
<li>HeadSweats visor</li>
<li>GoLite shorts</li>
<li>Capilene T-shirt</li>
<li>Brooks Racer ST shoes</li>
<li>Sunnto Vector watch</li>
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<p><strong>TOTAL WEIGHT:</strong> approximately 7 lbs.  (including ~0.5 lb for the SPOT tracker)</p>
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