Hey gearheads!
Here's another list in need of a little tweeking and input. I’ve read so much here and around the web and feel like I could read forever... but would much prefer to just start hiking. I’m NOBO on March 12 and trying to finish by end of July so weight and speed are concerns but I am really just trying to enjoy the hike. With that said, I’ve been living on the cheap for the past 2 years to save up enough so that I can invest in nice stuff and still afford the hike (I just wish I still had my prodeals access from a few years back!). I don’t have everything bought yet, anticipated purchases are marked with *. Please suggest other brands/alternatives if you have a strong preference! I’m working on getting weights for everything but don’t have a scale so am relying on online values.
- Big 4: 130oz = 8lb 6oz
- Deuter ACTlite 50+10 [56oz] (going to hack at some extra strap length to trip it down)
- Hennessey Explorer Ultralite Zip [36oz]
- WM Apache 15deg down [37oz] (will swap for MH Phantom 32 when warmer[23oz])
- S2S Silk mummy liner [4.5]
- Exped Synmat 7 pump (insulated airmat) [31oz]
- Cook kit
- Homemade penny alcohol stove (http://www.jureystudio.com/pennystove/)
- Water bottle for fuel (Heet, probably)
- Evernew 0.9L Ti nonstick pot
- S2S Ti Spork
- S2S Ultralight drybag 20L for bearbag
- Mini bic
- Piece of scrubbie
- *Spectra cord 50ft*
- Clothing
- Salomon Fastpacker mid GTX [34oz pair]
- Wigwam wool socks (2 pairs)
- Wicking T-shirt
- MH Phantom Down Jacket [15oz]
- MH Conduit Rainpaints
- Wild Things Alpinist eVent Raincoat [14oz]
- OR Rocky Mountain High Gaiters [6.8oz]
- Bandana
- Wicking underwear (*should I go merino instead?*)
- OR windfleece dome/cap (not sure if it will be warm enough though)
- *Smartwool NTS merino 250 funnel neck top*
- *Smartwool NTS merino 250 bottoms* (or just owned UnderArmor tights?)
- *Wool mittens*
- *light weight running shorts*
- Toiletries
- First aid kit (few band aids, gauze, scalpel, alc swabs, advil, pepsid, Benadryl, moleskin)
- Toothbrush (sawn off for novelty)
- Toothpaste (sample size)
- Misc other
- Camera [9.4oz w/o bats]
- BD Cosmo headlamp [3.2oz w/ bats]
- Journal
- AWOL’s AT guide (in sections)
- Camel back
- Gatorade bottle (fill, clean, to camel)
- Aquamira
- REI trekking poles
- Flip flops [<7oz?]
- Cell phone
- Compactor bag for pack liner
- *Pack cover*
- *Ultralight drybag for my sleeping bag* suggestions on size for the Apache?
- Sunglasses
I should maybe end by also saying that I am new to hammock camping and am hoping I haven't missed anything there. Thank you to everyone in advance for your help!