CDT Gear List

Here is all the information you will need when it comes to an ultralight CDT gear list for 2022. I used a lot of the items in these gear list and have conducted reviews of most of the gear.

I completed my own thru hike of the Continental Divide Trail and learned a lot about what gear works and what to stay away from.

Take a look at the CDT gear list below and starting lowering the weigh of your gear to take on this epic trail.

CDT Gear List 2022

When thru hiking the Continental Divide Trail you will be aware that you will need to carry quality backpacking gear that is ultralight.

Cooking Gear For The CDT

Evernew Ti DX Stove Titanium 86 Grams.
Snow Peak Trek 900 Titanium Cookset with homemade aluminum foil lid 114 Grams.
Sea To Summit X-Mug – 78 grams
Titanium Spoon 12 Grams
Gerber STL 2.0 Knife 28 Grams
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter System 85 Grams
Steripen rechargable– 140 grams
Katadyn Micropur Water Purifier Tabs 20 Grams.
Bic Lighter – 20 Grams – A necessary item, obviously.
600ml Coke Bottle to store alcohol for stove – 27 grams

Continue reading more CDT gear list ideas written by Brad McCartney here.

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CDT Gear List

Here is all the information you will need when it comes to an ultralight CDT gear list for 2022. I used a lot of the items in these gear list and have conducted reviews of most of the gear.

I completed my own thru hike of the Continental Divide Trail and learned a lot about what gear works and what to stay away from.

Take a look at the CDT gear list below and starting lowering the weigh of your gear to take on this epic trail.

CDT Gear List 2022

When thru hiking the Continental Divide Trail you will be aware that you will need to carry quality backpacking gear that is ultralight.

Cooking Gear For The CDT

Evernew Ti DX Stove Titanium 86 Grams.
Snow Peak Trek 900 Titanium Cookset with homemade aluminum foil lid 114 Grams.
Sea To Summit X-Mug – 78 grams
Titanium Spoon 12 Grams
Gerber STL 2.0 Knife 28 Grams
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter System 85 Grams
Steripen rechargable– 140 grams
Katadyn Micropur Water Purifier Tabs 20 Grams.
Bic Lighter – 20 Grams – A necessary item, obviously.
600ml Coke Bottle to store alcohol for stove – 27 grams

Continue reading more CDT gear list ideas written by Brad McCartney here.

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CDT Gear List

Here is all the information you will need when it comes to an ultralight CDT gear list for 2022. I used a lot of the items in these gear list and have conducted reviews of most of the gear.

I completed my own thru hike of the Continental Divide Trail and learned a lot about what gear works and what to stay away from.

Take a look at the CDT gear list below and starting lowering the weigh of your gear to take on this epic trail.

CDT Gear List 2022

When thru hiking the Continental Divide Trail you will be aware that you will need to carry quality backpacking gear that is ultralight.

Cooking Gear For The CDT

Evernew Ti DX Stove Titanium 86 Grams.
Snow Peak Trek 900 Titanium Cookset with homemade aluminum foil lid 114 Grams.
Sea To Summit X-Mug – 78 grams
Titanium Spoon 12 Grams
Gerber STL 2.0 Knife 28 Grams
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter System 85 Grams
Steripen rechargable– 140 grams
Katadyn Micropur Water Purifier Tabs 20 Grams.
Bic Lighter – 20 Grams – A necessary item, obviously.
600ml Coke Bottle to store alcohol for stove – 27 grams

Continue reading more CDT gear list ideas written by Brad McCartney here.

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We build products withindustry-leadingstandards and technology, designed to keep you outdoors for longer. Explore what others are saying about Sawyer.

News fromSawyer HQin Tampa Bay, FL, including product resources, updates in technology, and recent brand developments.

NewThere’s nothing like seeing hearing from those who are personally touched by the promise ofclean water. Explore their stories and lift your soul; you’ve made this work possible.

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