Colorado Trail Thru-Hike Gear List

Stuff I Mention in this Video:
CT 2020 Gear List - darwinonthetrail.com/2020/08/...
2020 Gear List. (Original) - • How to Plan Your 1st T...
How I Pack My Gear - • How I Pack My Gear 202...
ZPacks Altaplex Tent - zpacks.com/products/altaplex-...
CNOC Carbon Trekking Pole - bit.ly/3aQaIW2
10 Easton Nano Stakes - www.tarptent.com/product/stakes/
UGQ Bandit XL 20* Quilt - bit.ly/34t1cHA
Thermarest UberLite - amzn.to/2Xc7NPU
Aeros UL Pillow - amzn.to/39NsCpR
EE Side Kicks - bit.ly/3a1ka8p
BRS UL Stove - amzn.to/2GPlJqY
SnowPeak 700 Ti Mug - amzn.to/2PEeGnR
Sea to Summit Spoon - amzn.to/2nqpICn
HillTop DCF Food Bag - partners.hilltoppacks.com/1490...
Katadyn BeFree 1L Filter - amzn.to/2xr9CLG
EE Visp Rain Jacket - bit.ly/3a2mlc3
EE Copperfield Wind Pants - bit.ly/3mclwjb
EE Torrid APEX Jacket - bit.ly/3a13Pkf
OR Echo Sun Hoodie - amzn.to/2Dpj1Jt
App Gear Beanie -appalachiangearcompany.com/co...
Patagonia LW Tights - amzn.to/2Xuzn9u
Darn Tough Endurance Socks -amzn.to/2EGTnyp
Arteryx Skyline - amzn.to/2XaLNDJ
Nike Pro Running Shorts - amzn.to/2PfWfqn
Buff - amzn.to/3i2ATJq
MH Gloves - amzn.to/2XlYNYy
Altra Timp 1.5 - amzn.to/2W8MsEo
Canon EOS R - amzn.to/2UsWMsN
Canon EF 24mm 2.8 - amzn.to/316EJdC
Canon ND Adapter - amzn.to/3hTlkDM
Rode Video Micro - amzn.to/2XhKdkA
UltraPod II - amzn.to/2EEznP3
Arca Clamp - amzn.to/2UIyMQM
PD Capture Clip - amzn.to/3k7Vei4
Anker Powercore PD 10,000 - amzn.to/33duney
RavPower 18 W Plug - amzn.to/33aBzIw
UCO Air Headlamp - amzn.to/2kZbubo
Hilltop Ditty Bag - partners.hilltoppacks.com/1490...
Leuko Tape - amzn.to/2xYkDGr
Victorinox Classic SD Knife - amzn.to/2GHkaKx
Deuce of Spades Trowel - amzn.to/2GwhVsA
Travel Bidet - amzn.to/3bbnF99
Sea to Summit Head Net - amzn.to/2GL54UdRawlogy Cork Ball - amzn.to/2Oxa7gb
JT Sun Screen - amzn.to/2A15mGT
Bamboo Tooth Brush - amzn.to/2WEkMZc
JT Lip Balm - amzn.to/3fyFouW
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[@muralichinnakonda4098]

I just completed the CT and sitting in a hotel room in Durango. You will love the CT. It is better than the JMT. Insanely beautiful and heavenly. Take extra batteries as you will film a lot. Frisco, Twin Lakes were awesome. Monarch mountain lodge was also great. Don't forget to visit bakery in Lake City. Avoid Molas Lake campground and instead go to Silverton. The first 40 miles and the last 40 miles are very dry and hot. Carry lots of water. Also a good hat is a must. I carried the zpacks pointy hat. A cap may not work that well. The trail in most of the places is above tree line and sometimes temperatures can reach 100 while hiking for 16 to 18 miles out in the open. August should be drier in terms of rain. Didn't get that much rain in August. Did get some in July. Not much of mosquitoes. Daylight is from 5:30 till 8:30. I found mornings to be hot and evenings to be milder. You will love it. It is the most beautiful hike I have ever done. Heaven on earth. Enjoy.

[@BackcountryTreks]

“No one owns me” Love it🤘Load out is legit

[@frankzappa2451]

Definitely, I felt the same way. ✌️

[@cman5337]

This is a huge reason I keep watching Darwin. You don’t feel like he’s selling you stuff the whole video

[@alwaysExploring8431]

Thats rare on KZbin these days

[@davisdorian9985]

Pro tip : you can watch series on flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching lots of of movies recently.

[@orlandowesley2390]

@Davis Dorian Yup, have been watching on flixzone} for since november myself :)

[@jays7318]

Thank you Darwin. I really like your passion for hiking and gear

[@KaithMenken]

Thanks for adding the metric weights too. Less googling for me^^ Really appreciate it

[@Belisarius9495]

Good job, Darwin. Have a great trip!

[@jonallenoutside]

Love watching how your gear list evolves over time. Keep up the great work!

[@garygill7960]

We wish you well and look forward to viewing your adventure.

[@rickb5275]

Excellent usage of the term “switch-o-roo “. 👍. Always look forward to your content. Keep the great videos coming!

[@michaelputnam3216]

So good I have to watch this one at least one more time to make my notes for 2020 for winter. 👍

[@HikingPennsylvania]

What uuuuuuup Darwin! Doing my first thru hike of the Standing Stone Trail next month, these shakedowns help so much for planning!

[@gregory_adam5350]

Darwin, I saw you the other day in Leadville sitting out front across from Melanzana and wanted to come say hey, but you looked busy talking and I didn’t want to be a rude weirdo. Lol. Anyway, Rock on.

[@MisfitsFiendClub138]

The smooth jazz makes this video perfect 👌 😀👍

[@melindaadams6520]

Was so hoping to meet you in person on the CT when I hiked it with my daughter this summer. She ruptured a disk on day three and we left the trail, plus you started much later than we would have been on the trail. I'm looking forward to hiking the trail vicariously through you this year and for real next year. Happy trails and thanks for sharing.

[@JayMorrisonOutdoors]

So glad that Hilltop Packs is getting a lot of mainstream love this year -- their gear is awesome, and the fact that we can get whatever we want on the bags and packs is the icing on top! I'm looking forward to your trail videos -- hope you have/had an epic adventure!

[@AlesandTrails]

Really enjoy your videos. Gives me good ideas on what I need to bring on my hikes! Keep it up

[@paddle_hike]

I use the Uberlite and the UGQ 20 quilt and LOVE THEM!!!! :) have a great time.

[@patrickkocurek6311]

Good luck with your hike. Also thanks for another awesome gear list

[@LandElevated]

We sell land close to camping areas. And we’re always on the lookout for channels like yours where we can send our customers to get awesome ideas for their next adventure.

[@znicholas145]

My wife screams like the little girl from the exorcist when she hears your intro song now. It's a result of sustained and gradual exposure over time but she is finally cracking.

[@kellyjohnson3617]

I love my cnoc piles. And use my bidet even when I’m home. Cuz I just feel cleaner and use a lot less TP. Still need some TP but much less. Look forward to seeing your hike. Have a great hike

[@Raymannos]

Hi Darwin, Nice vid. Have fun on the trail.

[@johnrusso4970]

Good list. I tend to chase my StS pillow. Decided to Velcro it to my pad. Stays in place all night.

[@scruffybackpacker1299]

Take a break, it helps the soul. Make the adventure yours, then share it in your own way. I love the outlook on life. Safe travels.

[@ChuckDowe]

Solid load out. Looking forward to the trail videos.

[@kathrynsnow2993]

Awesome vid, Darwin! I was pleasantly surprised by your Anker power bank as I use another one of their products. The Anker Soundcore Bluetooth speaker which I use DAILY in my work truck because the radio doesn’t work! The things I want from your list are: the Alpha Spoons, the bug net, the wind pants, and your ultralite trowel!

[@janefreeman4121]

Appreciating the altaplex so much and Im only almost 5'6". Love the space! For vitual same weight as plexamid.

[@jordansailors7560]

Best of luck Darwin! Just be careful with the wildfires here. Happy trails.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

I always love a Darwin gear list. Awesome selection of gear. Well done. Good luck on your Colorado hike. Crow✌️

[@adventuretime6966]

Good luck man. 🙂 Have a nice trip

[@ifonlyseethrumyeyes8957]

Wow enjoyed this. Thx and be safe out there!

[@tcgregory7693]

Happy Trails!!!!!

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Thanks!

[@JerryWDaviscom]

Cool, man. I bought a pair of Altas today on your recommendation. They are super comfortable. In fact, I have worn them for hours and have them on now. They are cut like SAS - San Antonio Shoes - another company that cares about the toe box. All REI had was a pair of black ones, which are not visually appealing, but on the trail they will be so great. I will be three weeks in the Rockies from S. Texas in September, and am taking a brand new Hyke & Byke 0 degree bag. Its probably overkill for the temps, cuz I also run a Klymit Static 5, which is insulated and awesome. I used it in the San Juans in April and have never slept so soundly in a tent. And a pillow. Arrives tomorrow :) Thanks for the great tip on the shoes, and have a safe, peaceful hike on the CT.

[@iksniler9067]

Thru hiking this one next year. Let's goooo!

[@tommurphy6972]

Good luck out there on trail. Enjoy

[@RobbieZe]

Damn dude, nice editing. Love the moving camera work and the soft music.

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Thanks!

[@WandererdeYoutube]

Wonderful tips. Thank you. Kind regards Hannes & Janin

[@mikebeatstsb7030]

Great Darwin.... LOVed it

[@lobo50522]

Be safe and enjoy your brake

[@leavesfalldown3191]

love it. if I get a chance to listen to some music when on my hiking trips I always choose music like Delta Parole or Guns N Roses, the rawness is the best with nature.

[@PBlaik]

Crazy light if that includes your camera set up! I felt like my Canon RP and my Garmin GPSMap66i were the the weight killers on my last trip! Good job!

[@IncredibleChief]

Hope you're all good with those wildfires that kicked up yesterday. Be safe and enjoy the beautiful views. Take Care and Be Aware.

[@travisgrimm]

Woah. I had a dream my Collegiate Loop hike but with fires, the other night.

[@clowd9931]

Wow! A travel bidet. Gotta get one of those. 🥶

[@TomyHovingtonHiking]

Enjoy your hike! Nice gear list... Hope to see you on a random trail one day🤙

[@MillimeterMech]

I almost feel like someone tried to stick you with “being owned”.. haha! Great load out, and the Rawlogy cork ball is a must for me! Cheers MillimeterMech -Southwest Michigan.

[@rolfdenver]

I just got an Enlightened Equipment Apex Torrid based on your recommendation and man oh man am I happy. It is super warm and most of all I love the cut, which accommodates my definitely non-Arcteryx-proportioned body (i.e., bigger hips, and more than an ounce of body fat). I had tried the Ghost Whisperer but it was way too big for me if I sized up, and again too narrow around my hips if I went with my usual size. And the Torrid weighs an ounce less than the Ghost Whisperer but feels warmer - probably due to the lack of stitching.

[@Ryan-dc6lj]

I love the Roam wallets

[@msrvfx]

Darwin, have you experienced not using stuff sacks for the things that really don't need them, like sleeping bag, clothing, etc. You end up with more available room in your pack. Stuff sacks create unused empthy space around the outside of them. Just stuff your sleeping bag in the bottom of pack (you already have nylofume protection and pack), followed by clothing, with things that hold numerous items in bacs above. See how much more available value you will have. Yes, I always use a light/thing pack liner. Ray Jardin taught me this back in the 70's, and I have been using it ever since. Happy Trails.

[@zanderhurtado1985]

“NO ONE OWNS ME” love it!!! NO Sponsors!! Right on!!

[@58lp2002]

Love your vids! Thanks for taking the time. Have you considered the Hoka Stinson or Speedgoat or Altra Olympus over the Timp and Lone Peak? I prefer the ones I mentioned...much better on my body and feet.

[@erick6715]

Have a great hike .....always inspiring vids .... get outdoors people an lay down some Miles .....Trek on safe brothers an sisters

[@JChurchua]

If you need anything in Colorado, hit me up. I'll drive wherever from Denver to lend a hand to you, Darwin.

[@nonameman9291]

I would’ve waited by his car with a Polaroid camera and pen ready for an autograph, lol.

[@steveducell2158]

your camera work is excellent.

[@Scoobylife]

Hi Darwin! I'm definitely going to look up this camera clip! I need something for my a6000 - I don't enjoy the cross body messenger stye around my neck!

[@madi3006]

Darwin you're awesome!

[@GLDNTRT]

Would love to see a Zenbivy review. Hope EE is paying attention to what they are doing.

[@cubanb7839]

Nice pack out Darwin! I basically have the same set up but with cheaper gear and no camera setup. I’m doing the CT next year northbound from Durango to Nederland via CDT sections, then riding public transit home to Boulder. I’m a native of Denver and I know southbound is the recommended route but, I want to walk home ya digg? Good luck brother and thank you for all of your videos, you have inspired me a lot in UL! Much love from CO!

[@HikingwithFredieandLeslie]

Great activity.😊

[@danielyoshimura3059]

Colorado is on fire right now 🔥

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

All of it? 🤔😂

[@woahitstheillusion9749]

Love ya darwinissimo

[@raptordc5]

Darwin amount of miles you've traveled is no easy feat! Great job! In Afghanistan we sometimes traveled 20-30miles in a day with 80-90lb packs and an additional 30lbs of armor and ammo. Whats the heaviest you've tried? Awesome content bud. Can't wait to see more.

[@jimtrouten7529]

Another person with a bidet! Wooo!

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Great video bud! Keep up the good work!

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Have you opted to be verified?

[@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker]

Love gear videos.

[@mudbone7706]

Dig the jazz background.

[@abelnunez-guerrero3832]

👍🏽 Nice Darwin!!!

[@travisgrimm]

I strongly recommend long socks for the CT because of lightweight decomp tree material

[@kira_leann]

Nice gear list! Always look forward to these. I'm a fairly new backpacker and am very interested in the waymark and zpacks backpacks. Would you do a comparison video?

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Thanks!

[@tdeen752]

groovy background music!

[@justalurkr]

I think mail drop resupply is the safest and most considerate way to go. Also helps out the USPS!

[@robersniper]

thanks for uploading in 4k!!!!

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

No problem!

[@kel418]

Thanks for the great video. I'm glad that you left links to everything that you use. One question, have you done a video on the phone apps that you use for navigation or anything else that you find helpful?

[@Thewalkinggamergaming]

Following

[@bloodyeyeful]

That Bidet would be perfect for my buddy. He's always under-packed, and begs water (food, 1st aide, trekking poles, etc. ) all the time. I could give him a drink from the Bidet, THEN explain what it is. Lol.

[@antsy_does]

Time to get a new buddy LOL

[@bloodyeyeful]

@@antsy_does Lol. He also pees ON the traIl. I told him I wouldn't hike with him anymore, and he couldn't understand why. We are no longer friends.

[@steverox13]

Have a great time

[@DocFischer]

Great video, short and sweet, thanks! Any specific reason you turned your back on your appgearco alpaca hoodie?

[@BackpackerScience]

Great video ☺️ 👍 2oder how you get the smoth pans in the videos do you use the tripod on the pole ore is it handheld anyway great job.

[@climbslc2281]

Good luck finding the easton nano stakes.

[@rmw090]

No one owns me haha this guy is a true free spirit !

[@ellenlangford2209]

Hoping you’re planning to tell us about the bidet? Please please!

[@bahamajim1998]

Man you got all the bells and whistles . dang all u need is a air conditioned hotel room and youll be all set...😉😉😉 Seriously cool stuff man 👍

[@EpwnaExeter]

I hope your resupply boxes make it to your destination in time...USPS is being slowed down a lot due to factors I shall avoid being specific about due to politics. Stay safe and happy trails!

[@whoodiestyle]

If your package goes to denever first it's delayed big time. Wyoming and Montana on CDT no problems.

[@BjornarFrantzen]

gear list hype!

[@camezcym4975]

good gear list hype!

[@robertwestbrook4895]

Would love a review on the travel bidet and how it effects your water usage post hike. Making the switch to a bidet at home, but on the trail seems tough.

[@denahout]

I second this!

[@rolfdenver]

I number two this as well!

[@TheWillRogers]

Y'all loaded the video and typed a comment faster than I could say "oh a new Darwin vid".

[@bluefintu4955]

Thank you Darwin, pretty soon, my pack weight will be lighter than yours. I am blessed with three kids willing to take all my stuff. I used to carry an 80lb pack for two days. My wife's fault for having my kids, I took or carried everything for them. J/K Stay safe and enjoy !

[@Janegrannis]

See you here in Durango!

[@DrJohn493]

Looking forward to this one!! I've been doing volunteer trail crew work with the CTF almost every summer since 2006 and will be interested to hear your impressions and see the views I'm missing this summer due to you know what. BTW, a big shout out to the CTF and all the volunteers would be much appreciated.

[@KimAcheson]

What size bag did you use with your Enlightened EQ quilt? Mine is HUGE and I need to get it under control.

[@MrButterpantz]

Legit man. love it. Enjoy my home

[@jorisvanlaar]

Your new UGQ Bandit XL quilt looks great! What type of footbox did you choose, drawcord or sewn?

[@craigohlgren6875]

Hey Darwin! Love the channel! One question is do you have a link for the nylofume bag liners? Thanks!!

[@jakemartin2150]

You can get them on litesmith.com and I think you can get them from gossamer gear as well but not sure. Def litesmith tho!

[@kenziotje]

How long do you need to charge all your electronics? Thanks for your videos. Always looking out for them

[@GoFundYourself]

with the BeFree water filter, do you plan to use the extra 1L water bottle as a dirty bottle? Also, i am curious of how the bide works out when managing water sources and refills.

[@glenstamate7990]

Hey Darwin why are you hiking the CT southbound and were are your resupply stops??

[@Bushmanschool]

Great video bro.just a question In good condition how many miles you walk in hour?

[@m9k5j]

This is just of the top of my head, but based on watching several of his videos in the past, I think a good day is between 35 and 40 miles. I think a great day is 40+. Seems amazing to me!

[@aggyMI]

I'm new to all this and have only recently completed my first weekend backpacking but have been following yourself and other channels for a few months during lockdown to try and learn. My question is why do so many hikers focus on base weight and not total trail weight? It's like once all the purpose made lightweight gear is in the bag, we can give our selves a pat on the back and try not to think about the weight of clothes, food and especially water. Wouldn't it be more realistic (especially for a beginner) to factor in the total weight on you back? 🤔 Look forward to the next video 👍🏽👊🏽🙏🏽

[@sdot124]

Would recommend taking the Waymark Evolve on the PCT?

[@Luke_0]

Hey Darwin, did you plan to spend some time getting used to the elevation? I and a few buddies attempted Pikes Peak, only 4 made it out of 6, myself and one other had to quit, the elevation was CRAZY!

[@chrisnigul]

Hey you, I'm curious how wide is your UGQ quilt, 60" or 65"? Cheers and Happy Turkey Day! Chris

[@saunamchan2908]

I heard pilling was a major issue with some of the Arcteryx long sleeve shirts. Have you had any issues like that with the Skyline? Thanks!

[@frankzappa2451]

I'm impressed at how efficient yet minimal your pack is. I just bought a TetonSports 4000 explorer. I'm at like 40 something lol, mind you I live out of it full time. I think I need to drop at least 10 lbs or so. The bag it self is fairly durable which I like. But it also weighs 5.5 lbs by it self. Love the channel. ✌️

[@washingtonmike8296]

Hi Darwin, are you still able to get TIMP 1.5 shoes somewhere? Where? I am in the 2.0 Times but loved the 1.5’s.