Fredericksburg Pilgrims: Winchester to Canterbury
The Gear
Take a peak inside our packs.
The following items are core pieces of equipment that all (or mostly all) of us plan to bring. We've chosen these items and brands for their durability, ultralight weight, and sometimes, impeccable style. For the full list of our equipment, including suggestions on number of clothing items to bring, see this document:
3400 Junction Backpack
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Ultralight backpack customizable by size and capacity. We chose 55 L.
Shoulder Pocket
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Useful for storing phone and other ready-to-hand items. Attaches to shoulder strap of backpack.
Stuff Pods
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Small and large sizes useful for neatly storing clothing.
Stuff Sack Pillow
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Useful for storing clothing or other soft items. Doubles as a pillow.
Torrid Jacket
Enlightened Equipment
Men's and women's styles available.
Sleeping Quilt
Enlightened Equipment
Many models and styles available. Customizable by size and temperature range.
Aeros Pillow
Sea to Summit
Size customizable. Other pillow models available.
Ether Light XT Sleeping Mat
Sea to Summit
Size customizable. Many other models of sleeping mats available.
Adaptor COOLMAX Liner
Sea to Summit
Sleeping bag liner that regulates body temperature and provides protection against insects.
Mosquito Head Net
Sea to Summit
With or without Insect Shield repellant treatment.
Groundsheet Poncho
Zpacks
Poncho, pack cover, and ground-sheet made from ultralight Dyneema.
Visp Rain Jacket
Enlightened Equipment
Men's and women's models. Alternative option: Montbell Versalite Jacket.
Umbrella
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Protection from rain and sun. Alternative option: Zpacks Lotus Umbrella.
Trekking Poles
Black Diamond Equipment
Many styles available: different handle materials, men's/women's models, collapsable/foldable.
Quick Dry Towel
Sea to Summit
Size customizable. Many other towel models available. At the discretion of the pilgrim to pack both a body towel and a sweat towel.
Merino Wool Hiking Socks
Darn Tough
Men's and women's models available, customizable cushioning and length.
Waterproof Socks
Sealskinz
Men's and women's models, customizable by warmth and length.
Lone Peak Hiking Boots
Altra Running
Men's and women's models available.
Terraflex Trail Shoe
Xero
Zero-drop flexible trail shoe available in men's and women's models. Alternative option: Topo Athletic Terraventure trail runners.
The Deuce Trowel
The Tent Lab
Ultralight latrine trawel made from aluminum. Comes in multiple strengths. Use in conjunction with compressed towels.
Titanium Spork
various companies
Above image from Light My Fire, but many others available from outdoor stores, Amazon, etc.
Titanium Safety Whistle
various companies
Above image from Autuveen, but many others available from outdoor stores, Amazon, etc.
Hat
various companies
Necessary traditional pilgrimage item! We have hats from Conner Hats, Filson, and Boston Scally.
Electronic Accesories
various companies
US-to-UK plug adapter, power bank for charging on the go, USB cords, durable earphones if desired.
Clothing
Besides the socks and rain gear (listed above), clothing choices (in terms of style, number, and brand) vary from pilgrim to pilgrim. Our Equipment List suggests a good breakdown of clothing, but each pilgrim is free to alter this as he sees fit.
We're impressed by the brands linked on the right.
Recommended Clothing Count
2
2
3
1
3
1
1
3
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
*
Short sleeve t-shirts (for trail)
Long sleeve t-shirts (1 for trail, 1 for sleeping)
Long sleeve button-down, or any nicer shirt for town
Short sleeve button-down, or any nicer shirt for town *
Long pants, convertible style recommended
Shorts *
Swim shorts, to double as sleep shorts
Underwear [and bras]
Long underwear *
Darn Tough socks
Seal Skinz waterproof socks
Nylon belt *
Gloves (for protection from the elements)
Hats (1 for warmth * and 1 for sun protection)
Rain jacket
Rain pants *
Puffy jacket
= optional item Download the full equipment list
Clothing Considerations
1 / Material
Choose materials that are quick-drying, temperature regulating, water resistant, and/or insect repelling. On the trail, "Cotton kills."
3 / Weight
Always err on the side of lower weight items. When choosing between two similar items, choose the lighter one. Ounces add up to pounds!
2 / Functionality
Look for roll-up or zip-off elements, air vents, and pockets.