This is my gear list for my upcoming thru-hike. Please rip it apart and tell me what I need to change or take out. Thanks!
The highlighted words are things I still need.
CLOTHING
· Synthetic short-sleeve t-shirt: 2 Running t-shirts
· Synthetis long-sleeve top: 1 Columbia
· Midweight synthetic long-sleeve top: 1 The North Face
· Fleece long-sleeve top: 1 Mountain Hardwear
· Rain shell: 1 Marmot Precip
· Lightweight synthetic trekking shorts: 2 The North face
· Synthetic jacket: 1 The North Face Red Point Primaloft
· Socks (three pairs):1 Darn tough 2 smartwool
· Underwear: 2 pairs: underarmour and adiddas
· Gloves (2 pair): Big Winter gloves and running north face gloves.
· Fleece hats: Road Runner Brand ear hat thing and normal fleece beenie
· Light weight running tights for cold weather:1 Road Runner brand tights
· Light weight cold weather long underwear tops and bottoms: Sports Performance Wear
· Scarf/face warmer: Road Runner Sports brand
GEAR
- Internal framed pack: Deuter ACT Lite 65+10 3lb. 15oz.
- Down sleeping bag: North Face Trinity 3lb. 6oz.
- Sleeping pad: Thermarest ProLite Plus 1lb. 7oz.
- Tent: (I will be going with a friend of mine and we will be sharing a tent): REI Quarter Dome T3 but if he bales half way or something I have a Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2
- Trail Runners: Brookes Cascadias 9
- Trekking Poles: Black Diamond Trail Back 1lb. 4oz.
- Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot
- Canister stove, fuel, and lighter: MSR Pocket Rocket, coleman fuel canister
- Cook pot with lid (titanium or ultralight aluminum): GSI Pinnicle Soloist
- Spork (I have like four of these things and you would be able to have one): Light My Fire spoon/fork/knife Hybrid: 1/4oz.
- Water filter: Sawyer Squeeze
- Knife: Victorianox
- Small first aid kit (include Imodium, ibuprofen, and cold medicine):
- Map: AWOL AT Guide 2014
- Insect repellant: Not needed until spring
- Toiletries: Tooth brush, tooth paste, toilet paper, wet wipes, gold bonds baby powder
- Stuff sacks: 4 Outdoor products
- Small notebook and pen: Black journal with pen
- Phone/ camera: Samsung Galaxy S5 and charger
- Rain cover for Backpack: Deuter
- Wallet: Butterfly wallet
- Bear Rope: Orange paracord type rope
- Pack Towel: 1 small pack towel
- Gators: Dirty Girl Gators with Velcro things for the shoes
- Rain hat: Gortex rain hat
- Hiking gloves (might not take but putting on list): 1 pair
- Bandana: 1 red bandana
- Portable Phone Charger: power rocks