Grand Enchantment Trail Ultralight (Ultra Comfort?) Gear List

I think if you've done the PCT and want to do something a bit more remote with a bit more challenge this hike could be for you! Similarly if you've done the Arizona Trail and enjoyed that, maybe a thru hike of the GET could be a logical step up. As for you CDT hikers, I think you would know if this hike is for you.

This is my Gear List - My base weight is 9.5lbs (or 4.3kg)
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Sun Shirt - https://amzn.to/3FgUXpu
Shoes - https://amzn.to/3u6FMKm
Shoes 2 - https://amzn.to/41WOA4e
Smart Watch - https://amzn.to/3mz7ePp
Hat - https://amzn.to/3yBmI8c
Sunglasses - https://tinyurl.com/mrx785s6

Backpack - http://tinyurl.com/ykhnu4fh
Pack Liner - http://tinyurl.com/2p8uvn7w
Quilt 20* - https://tinyurl.com/yc2h5d54
Sleeping Pad - https://amzn.to/3Jx85cB
Tent - https://tinyurl.com/yc8kdj35
Tent Stakes - https://amzn.to/3bKgoRq

Rain Jacket - http://tinyurl.com/yb3wpawk
Fleece - https://tinyurl.com/ym7y8hn5
Socks - https://amzn.to/3DDlk73
Beanie - https://amzn.to/3n5XpZJ

Spoon - https://amzn.to/3LwH76l
Food Bag - https://amzn.to/3rOVfeu
Water Filter - https://amzn.to/42pAIQ7
Stove - https://amzn.to/3LkAd3Q
Cook Pot (650ml) - https://amzn.to/3LgqVWr

Yoyo - https://amzn.to/3TqMWEi
Toothbrush - https://amzn.to/3tkN4GY
Floss - https://amzn.to/3FnONTa
Lighter - https://amzn.to/3zLQkyD
Knife - https://amzn.to/3r3psb7
Trowel - https://amzn.to/3u6VIMr
Blister Tape - https://amzn.to/3qZ55f9
Chaffe Cream - https://amzn.to/3bNorNu
Lip Balm - https://amzn.to/35Gs1Zk
Sunscreen - https://amzn.to/3wadTRt
Umbrella - https://tinyurl.com/33zm6psr
Trekking Pole - https://tinyurl.com/yc2xbnpr

Headphones - https://amzn.to/3KhEPVi
Flashlight - https://amzn.to/3tmjRM6
Camera - https://amzn.to/3uMp7MW
Memory Card - https://amzn.to/3vrBOdZ
Micro Fiber Cloth - https://amzn.to/38FIyLh
External Battery - Ravpower PD Pioneer 20,000mAh 60w
Wall Charger - Ravpower PD Pioneer 30w 2-Port

Some things of note:
- This has been a wet winter, so water may be less of an issue for me than it may be for future or past GET thru hikers
- Starting April 1st in Phoenix heading eastbound to Albuquerque
- I expect temperatures into the low 30s at night, and well into the 90s in the day.
- The route is 770 miles or so, and I think it will take me less than 40 days to complete
- This trail shares a little bit of tread with the Arizona Trail, and a little bit with the continental Divide Trail but mostly is cross country, dirt roads, and using smaller trails
- Founded by Brett Tucker, who is also known for creating the Lowest To Highest Route, the Northern New Mexico Loop, the Mogollon Rim Trail, the Sky Islands Traverse, and the Winter Desert Trail.

This is a hike where you could go significantly lighter but hey I want to try some new gear, so I'm going a bit heavier than I normally would. If you wish to go lighter than me I think you could save weight in these places.
- Swapping my air mattress for a foam pad cut to torso length
- Using a tarp instead of a tent
- Carrying a lighter weight fleece than my Pa'lante
- Carrying a smaller backpack
- Leave the camera at home
- Leave the umbrella at home

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