I start the trail on march 6th 2014. I live on a shoestring budget so this list is what Ive managed to get over the course of several years. Go ahead and tear it apart but this close to launch I cant really make any huge changes. But would love to know what holes most need shoring up.
Pack: GG vapor trail large (this was a mistake)
Tent: Tarptent Contrail. Looking to trade up here.
Set of small toughstakes (double as trowel)
Sleeping: Thermarest, MH Lamina 35 with silk liner and extra fleece blanket, Adventure Medical mylar overbag for the real cold nights.
Black diamond trekking poles
Clothing... exofficio briefs(2), terramar thermasilk top and bottom, merino wool tshirt, REI zipoff pants, REI sahara shirt, Outdoor Research helium 2 jacket, smartwool PHD crew socks, extra pair wool boot socks. Lowa renegade gtx mid boots. Teva tera-fi sandals. Fleece hat, REI sahara hat.
Cooking... Trangia 27-5 cookset. Yes its worth the weight to me. 300 ml fuel bottle. Sea to summit titanium spork. Small set of nesting nylon utensils. Sea to summit X cup. Might add plate.
I am not carrying a bear can. Not really for tge weight but the price. Ill skip those 5 miles in GA
Hygene is doc bronners soap and a pack towel plus some sanitizer and unscented deodorant.
Water... a pair of 1.5 liter pepsi bottles. 2l platy with sawyer mini filter. I dont carry purification tabs yet but considering it.
Misc... 50' paracord bearline. Food and clothing bags are sea to summit roll sacks. A few bandanas, wallet, droid phone will serve as camera. Headlamp. Spare batts. Phone charger. Victorinox trekker and leatherman wave. Photon mico light.
Undecided on.... solio charger, Ive heard they arent worth it in the green tunnel. 2l billy for trangia for larger meals.
I am looking to swap my contrail for a moment if I can find someone willing. I lack rainpants, this will be solved in GA before I hit the trail. I live on a fixed income and have about $400 a month to feed myself and any shelter or park fees etc. Gonna be tight but Ill manage.