Proposed Gear List - Feel Free to Criticize

[DinnerFer2]

Buying all this gear is getting expensive! I've decided not to drop $350 on the nemo meta 2P tent. I'm just going to bring my eureka spitfire 2. I'll find other places to trim weight...This is the latest of many lists I have thought out in this culling process...an X before nan item denotes that i haven't bought it yet...

Core Gear:
PACK:
Kelty Nimble 3500 -- 56 oz. + SeaToSummitPackCover
IN PACK:
Eureka Spitfire 2 -- 67 oz.
X Kelty Cosmic Down Long 20 degree– 44 oz.
X Thermarest NeoAir Regular -- 14 oz.
Thermarest Compressible Pillow Medium – 9 oz.
Platypus Hoser 3 liter -- 4 oz.
Bear Bag + Carabiner + 25 feet of nylon rope ? oz.
BELT:
Knife: Small Buck Knife – 5.5 oz
EXTERIOR NETTED POCKETS:
GSI Pinnacle Soloist – 10 oz.
MSR Superfly – 5.1 oz.
Canister (8 ounces of butane) – 5 oz.
Garbage Ziploc
EXTERIOR STUFF SACK:
Katadyn Hiker Pro Filter – 11 oz.
Platypus Wine Container -- 0.8 oz.
MSR Towel --3.1oz.
Dr. Bronner’s Soap
1 Bandanna











Personal Items in Brain of Pack:

IN ZIPPER POCKET:
Medical/Survival Kit

ZIPLOC:
Toiler Paper/Hand Sanitizer

STUFF SACK:
XAT Guide/Notebook/Pencil
IPhone/Camera/Chargers
Duct Tape Wallet: Debit Cards/ID/Cash
Headphones
Swiss Army Huntsman – 4 oz.
Grummin Radio – 3 oz.
Spot Headlamp – 3 oz.
AAA Batteries
ZIPLOC:
Toothbrush/Paste
Ear Plugs
ZIPLOC:
Tobacco/Papers/Lighters




Clothing:
STUFF SACK:
2 T shirts (AA Track tee)
1 Polyester Umbro soccer short
X 1 Prana Zion Stretch Pant XL
X1 Silver Ridge Columbia
X 1 Patagonia Nano-Puff Pullover XL
1 set of thermals
2 Smartwool Hiking Socks (Diff Colors)
1 pair Smartwool Sleep Socks
1 Wool Beanie
Synthetic Gloves
OUTSIDE PACK:
X1 Marmot PreCip Hedge XLarge Tall – 13.1 oz
1 Baseball Cap


FootWear:
Merrel Sawtooth Boots -- 46 oz.
Trekking Poles: Blk Diamond Elliptical – (20 oz.)
XCrocs Crostrail

Summer Switch Gear:
Pickup Sierra Designs Wicked Light 45 degree (25 oz) +
Thermal switch?

[Trailbender]

I met and summitted with a guy named Sonic, he was 6'6", not sure of body weight, but his pack weight was usually 60+ lbs, including a 5lb jar of peanut butter. He did not seem to have any issues with pack weight. I, on the other hand, am 5'11" and 150, so pack weight is a huge deal for me. You should probably be able to get away with a heavier pack.

[Blissful]

Some observations on the lists -
I can tell you for a fact that many SOBOS I was with this year ditched their water filters - they broke within 2 weeks. Go with Aquamira. Save weight there.
Boots are heavy and stay wet forever. Trail runners are great and are all you need for the AT. But get fitted properly the first time is a must. Go to a professional running shop or the like. If your first pair is expensive but work for you, then you can go online an order more pairs where they are cheaper.
Many on their list have only 2 pairs of hiking socks. I think this is a mistake. I'd go with three. Take care of your feet, esp early on when you WILL get blisters and have wet, muddy, snowy slushy conditions.

[TheChop]

Boots are heavy and stay wet forever.

In my experience one of the reasons people's boots stay wet forever is the Gore-Tex lining in many boots. I bought the Vasque Breeze model that didn't have the GT lining. It's hard to find them in regular stores because everyone goes waterproof = better so I had to order off Moosejaw but the truth is the GT breaks down quickly due to sweaty feet. At a shelter during snow and slush and general nasty wetness my boots would dry out completely while other people with Gore Texed Breezes would still be wet.

Of course since the GT had worn out they were no longer waterproof either! I generally like the feel of boots and they are heavier but boots do not automatically equate to wet shoes. If the boot is lightweight and breathable it will dry out as quick as a trail runner.

[dgaf169]

I dont know when your starting but being that you have a zero degree bag im guessing fairly early. Although ive never used one my hiking partner had a neo air and he said it had no insulating value. he put a space blanket underneath his pad and its seemed to help a lot. they dont weigh much but i will warn you they are pretty noisy.

good luck

[So Far]

Looks good...I love my neoair...the only thing i would say is to get a water fiter u can clean.

[Buzz Saw]

I have a down vest I take when camping really great if it gets cold, but best of all it makes a great pillow. Double duty when ever possible.