Pre-Trip Purchases:
| Item | Cost |
| TRAVEL & PERMITS TOTAL: | $2,533.46 |
| Flight Melbourne to Vancouver | $1,227.51 |
| Flight Bellingham to San Diego | $134.98 |
| World Nomad Travel Insurance | $658.98 |
| Avis Car Rental – San Diego | $336.99 |
| PCT trail permit (incl Mt Whitney) | $15.00 |
| US tourist visa (B2) | $160.00 |
| EQUIPMENT TOTAL: | $1,489.94 |
| Tarptent (Moment) | $287.94 |
| ULA Catalyst backpack | $250.00 |
| Backpack shipping | $72.10 |
| ULA backpack cover | $30.00 |
| ULA down sleeping bag | $130.00 |
| Caldera Cone Stove and pot | $105.84 |
| Headlamp (Petzl elite) | $20.00 |
| Black Diamond hiking poles | $161.96 |
| Black Diamond Z Pole Rubber Tips | $4.50 |
| Black Diamond Z Pole Baskets | $7.25 |
| Stuff Sac Tamarillo L | $11.99 |
| Stuff Sac Orange XL | $13.19 |
| Stuff Sac Green M | $9.59 |
| Stuff Sac Blue S | $8.39 |
| Kathmandu compression sac | $20.99 |
| Waterproof passport holder | $17.99 |
| Nail clipper multi tool | $11.99 |
| Bug head net | $20.00 |
| 3mm static cord | $5.20 |
| Suunto Compass | $14.00 |
| Pristine water treatment | $17.50 |
| LED light for tent | $4.75 |
| Spork | $2.50 |
| Tablespoon | $0.65 |
| Trowel | $2.00 |
| Whistle | $4.00 |
| Bear bell | $1.75 |
| Emergency space blanket | $1.70 |
| 7L stuff sack (food) | $9.75 |
| Mesh Bag XS | $4.25 |
| Yaktracks | $29.00 |
| Bandanas x 2 | $7.98 |
| Aqua Quest Dry Bag System | $21.99 |
| 4L MSR Dromlite Hydration Bag | $33.75 |
| Katadyn Hiker Pro Water Filter | $88.25 |
| Pocket bowl | $11.75 |
| Pegs | $1.00 |
| Laundry bag to fly backpack in | $1.50 |
| Garbage bag liners | $2.00 |
| Snap hook set | $1.00 |
| Sleeping pad | $39.95 |
| CLOTHING TOTAL: | $779.73 |
| Bette & Court Long sleeve UV top | $99.00 |
| Champion Sports Bra | $29.99 |
| Patagonia underwear x 3 | $66.00 |
| Salomon XT WINGS 2 WOMEN’S | $79.94 |
| Salomon XR Crossmax neutral | $69.95 |
| Salomon XR Crossmax guidance | $50.00 |
| Salomon XR Crossmax guidance | $50.00 |
| Kathmandu shorts | $39.95 |
| Gaiters (Integral Designs) | $40.00 |
| Kathmandu merino wool socks x 2 | $48.98 |
| Bucket hat | $23.99 |
| Advection Gloves | $47.99 |
| Cancer Council sunglasses | $39.99 |
| Cancer Council hat | $25.00 |
| Patagonia singlet | $54.00 |
| Sleeper earrings | $14.95 |
| TECHNOLOGY TOTAL: | $1,847.77 |
| Olympus Tough digital camera | $499.00 |
| iPhone 4S | $647.00 |
| Topo map app | $8.47 |
| sCharger-5 USB Solar Charger | $194.30 |
| SPOT locator device | $149.00 |
| SPOT 1 year activation & GEOS Search and Rescue Benefit | $112.00 |
| Eveready lithium batteries | $25.50 |
| Energizer 3V lithium batteries | $12.50 |
| Patagonia Down Sweater | $200.00 |
| BOOKS TOTAL: | $88.05 |
| Data Book | $6.29 |
| Yogi’s Handbook | $81.76 |
| FOOD TOTAL: | $758.94 |
| Famous Foods 2/4/13 | $34.63 |
| Superstore 2/4/13 | $86.56 |
| Cosco 3/4/13 | $289.91 |
| Save-on-foods 3/4/13 | $116.83 |
| MEC 3/4/13 | $26.20 |
| Whole Foods 3/4/13 | $37.98 |
| No Frills 5/4/13 | $40.96 |
| Superstore 6/4/13 | $56.51 |
| Famous Foods 7/4/13 | $69.36 |
| TOILETRIES TOTAL: | $198.11 |
| London Drugs 3/4/13 | $118.16 |
| Vaseline (small x 4) | $8.00 |
| Banana Boat sunscreen | $4.99 |
| Concentrated Campsuds x 4 | $17.96 |
| Diva Cup | $49.00 |
| OTHER TOTAL: | $341.25 |
| PCT membership | $25.00 |
| Donation to Craig’s PCT planner | $25.00 |
| Donation to Half Mile’s Maps | $25.00 |
| Wilderness First Aid Course | $250.00 |
| Journal | $1.25 |
| Packing tape for food boxes | $2.50 |
| Stickers for food boxes | $10.50 |
| Labels for food boxes | $1.00 |
| Permanent marker | $1.00 |
| Postage of food boxes | TBC |
| GRAND TOTAL: | 8,037.25 |
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Mexico to Canada 2013 