(Video) Erik the Black’s Ultralight Backpacking Gear Planner
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16. Feb, 2010 













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Hi Erik!
Youre gearlist looks great!
Is there a possibility to change from ounces to grams for the european hikers?
happy trails
Charlie
Hi Charlie,
That’s a good idea. It should be no problem to add another column for grams. I’ll keep that in mind for the next version.
Hi Eric
Great site, very practical advice. My son and I are planning to walk the trail next year – 2011. We are from New Zealand and are starting to plan now. We intend to buy your terrific map series. Are you planning to update a 2011 version, if so when so we can get the latest?
Cheers
Peter
Peter, I will be using my thru-hike this year to do research for the next edition of the PCT Atlas (3rd Edition) which will be coming out either in Spring 2011 or Spring 2012, depending how much quickly I can get it done. Until then the current 2nd Edition is the most recent edition and I will be posting updates online.
Erik, Great gear list, best one I’v seen. Can the gear list be modified. Example I am a hammock sleeper,which requires underquilts and extra gear . I would like the option to edit the gear list to add or subtract gear. Can this be done in a future version? I tried but it kept asking me for password. Thanks russ
@ Russ: I’m working on a new version that will have a bunch of empty “slots” where you can add in custom gear items that aren’t already listed.
Erik,
Would you please email me when you get the new version developed with the empty slots where I can add my own items? That update would make your spreadsheet ideal for my purposes.
By the way, have really appreciated your videos….well done.
Gerry
The weight entry boxes are blank for “Worn Items” aka I can not enter anything into that section. Awesome stuff though, I really think this is going to help me a lot
Erik, I want to thank you for the information you have posted on your website. Also, the spreadsheet is super easy to use & comes in very handy.
Keep up the good work!!!
Happy trails…