2014 thru hike gear list

As a wannabe thru hiker in 2014 after I finish college I want to start putting gear together. So I don't have to buy it all at once(college kid budget!!) and was looking for ideas of stuff to bring! Other than the basics. I've been on a few overnight trips but nothing longer than a weekend(. 3 day big creek loop in the smokies the day after Christmas. Can you say cold!!!). But anyways. Any help would be much thanks!

The first site I ever looked at when I started getting into backpacking a few years ago was Erik the Black's blog. He's got some helpful articles/videos/gear lists, or at least they were helpful to me when I had no clue what to bring on a long hike. I mainly search these forums and backpackinglight.com to answer any questions I have. And of course there may be region/trail specific forums, such as alatrails.com that I look at, since I recently moved down here in the southeast.

This is a very detailed gear list--hope this helps,

Base Gear List-7
Big Three:	Base Kit	UL Kit	Wt. Saved	Wt. Lbs.	D W Gap	Wt. Saved	Long Trail	JMT	ALKI Stv.	CT $ Cost
Granite Gear Crown 60	35.50	35.50	4.50	2.22	35.50	4.50	35.50	35.50		$200
o Cuben Pack Cover-	1.00	1.00	2.50	0.06	1.00	2.50	1.00	1.00		$55
· TT Contrail (Wild Oasis Tarp)	33.00	15.00	0.00	2.06	33.00	18.00	33.00	33.00		$200
o Ground Cloth-	1.70	2.20	2.30	0.11	1.70	2.30	1.70	1.70		$8
o Stakes (10)-	4.00	4.00		0.25	4.00		4.00	4.00		$35
o Stuff Sack-	0.00	0.00	1.50	0.00	0.70	1.50	0.70	0.70		$20
· WM Alpinlite 20 (WM Tamarak 35d)	36.30	21.00	11.00	2.27	36.30	11.00	36.30	36.30		$465
o Stuff Sacks	0.00	0.00		0.00	0.00		0.00	0.00		$0
· Thermarest Neo Air	14.00	14.00	0.00	0.88	14.00	0.00	14.00	14.00		$130
Pad Stuff Sack	0.70	0.70		0.04	0.70		0.70	0.70		$0
Bear Vault								32.00
Total:	126.20	93.40		7.89	126.90		126.90	158.90		$1,113
	7.89	5.84			7.93		7.93	9.93
Saved:	21.80
Clothing (Carried)
· MB Wind Pants-	3.10	3.10	4.00	0.19	3.10	4.00	3.10	3.10		$90
· Marmot Mica Jacket-	7.00	7.00	4.00	0.44	7.00	4.00	7.00	7.00		$140
· Marmot Dri-Climb Vest	6.20	0.00	6.20	6.20	0.00	6.20	0.00	6.20		$100
· Mont Bell Down Camp Jacket-	6.60	6.60		0.41	6.60		6.60	6.60		$160
· Silk Lite Weight Sleep Shirt-	2.80	2.80	4.00	0.18	2.80	4.00	2.80	2.80		$24
· Silk LiteWeight Sleep Leggings-	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00		$24
· Sleep Socks (1)-Wool	2.60	2.60	1.00	0.16	2.80	1.00	2.60	2.80		$4
· Hiking Socks (X-tra-1)-	2.60	2.60	1.40	0.16	2.50		2.50	2.50		$5
· Sock Liners (X-tra-1)-	1.00	1.00		0.06	1.00		1.00	1.00		$5
· Nike Hiking Leggings-	4.70	4.70	1.50	0.29	4.70	1.50	4.70	4.70		$50
· Fleece Hat (1)-	0.00	0.00		0.00	1.00	0.00	1.00	1.00		$10
· Running Gloves	1.00	2.00		2.00	0.00	1.00	1.00	0.00		$30
Camp Gloves	1.00	1.00		0.06	1.00		1.00	1.00		$5
· Garbage Bag Rain Shirt-	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	2.10	0.00	2.50		$0
· Stuff Sack-	0.80	0.80		0.05	1.50		1.50	1.50		$25
· Sunglasses	2.00	2.00		0.13	2.00		2.00	2.00		$40
· Dirty Girl Gaiters	1.20	1.20		0.08	1.20		1.20	1.20		$20
· Mesh Camp Shoes	0.00	0.00	6.50	0.00	0.00	9.00	0.00	0.00		$10
· Pillow Cover	1.70	1.70		0.11	1.70		1.70	1.70		$25
Balaclava	0.00	0.00		0.00	0.00		0.00	0.00		$10
Bandana	1.00	1.00	1.00	0.06	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.00		$3
Rubber Rain Gloves	0.00	0.00		0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00		$4
Camp Shoes	9.00	9.00		0.56	9.00		9.00	9.00		$15
Total:	54.30	40.10		3.39	48.90		49.70	57.60		$799
	3.39	2.51			3.06		3.11	3.60
Saved:	29.60
Hygiene/Medical/Emergency/Stuff
· Tooth Brush-Toothpaste	2.00	2.00		0.13	2.00		2.00	2.00		$3
· First Aid Kit-	1.20	1.20		0.08	1.30		1.30	1.30		$10
o Medical Tape-	-	-			-		-	-
o Gauze-1 Roll-	-	-			-		-	-
o 3 Band Aids-	-	-			-		-	-
o 3 Alcohol Wipes-	-	-			-		-	-
o Tweezer-				0.00
· Toilet Paper-	1.00	1.00		0.06	0.50		0.50	0.50		$1
· Hand Sanitizer-	1.00	1.00		0.06	1.00		1.00	1.00		$1
· Vitamin I-	0.00	0.00		0.00	0.00		0.00	0.00		$10
· Medications-	6.00	6.00		0.38	1.50		6.00	6.00
· Sun Screen-	0.00	0.00		0.00	0.00		0.00	1.00		$2
· Lip Balm-	0.00	0.00		0.00	0.00		0.00	1.00		$1
· Duct Tape-	1.00	1.00		0.06	1.00		1.00	1.00		$4
· Emergency Kit-	2.00	2.00		0.13	1.30	1.00	1.30	1.30		$8
o Needle-Thread-	-	-			-		-	-
o Safety Pins (4)-	-	-			-		-	-
o Tent-Pad Repair Kit-	-	-			-		-	-
Bladder Parts
· Bic Lighter (1)-	0.40	0.40		0.03	0.40		0.40	0.40		$1
· Waterproof Matches (1 Box)-	0.30	0.30		0.02	0.30		0.30	0.30		$3
· Spare Batteries-	0.00	0.00		0.00	0.00	1.00	0.00	0.00		$5
· Pen-Paper-	0.50	0.50		0.03	0.50		0.50	0.50		$0
· Head Lamp-	3.00	3.00		0.19	3.00		3.00	3.00		$40
· Trail Maps-	0.00	0.00		0.00	0.00		0.00	0.00		$25
· Deet-	1.00	1.00		0.06	1.00		1.00	1.00		$3
· Extra Plastic Bags-	1.00	1.00		0.06	1.00		1.00	1.00		$0
Food Bags
Garbage Bag-Grocery Bags	1.00	1.00
Stuff Sack	1.40	1.40		0.09	1.40		1.40	1.40		$25
Total:	22.80	22.80		1.43	16.20		20.70	22.70		$142
	1.43	1.43			1.01		1.29	1.42
Cook System:
									ALKI. STV.
· Soto Stove + Windscreen	3.30	3.30		0.21	3.30	0.40	3.30	3.30	2.90	$65
Windscreen-Alcohol
· Stuff Sack (Stove)-	0.80	0.80		0.05	0.80	0.80	0.80	0.80	0.00	$0
· Fuel (4 oz)-	7.00	7.00	0.00	0.44	0.00	1.00	4.10	7.00	8.00	$4
· Oil Camp XLS Cook Pot-	7.90	7.90		0.49	7.90		7.90	7.90	7.90	$26
Pot Cozy	0.00	0.00		0.00	0.00		0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
· Spoon- (2)	1.50	1.50		0.09	1.00		1.00	1.00	1.50	$5
· Stuff Sack (Food)-	1.60	1.60		0.10	1.60		1.60	1.60	1.60	$25
· Bear Rope-	2.50	2.50	0.00	2.50	2.50	0.00	2.50	2.50	2.50	$0
· Towel-	0.50	0.50		0.03	0.50		0.50	0.50	0.50	$5
· Pot Stabilizer	1.00	1.00		0.06	1.00	1.00	1.00	1.00	0.00	$8
Total:	26.10	26.10		1.63	18.60		22.70	25.60	24.90	$138
	1.63	1.63			1.16		1.42	1.60	1.56
Water Treatment:
· Steri Pen w/ Batteries-Case-	4.60	4.60		0.29	4.60		4.60	4.50		$125
Spare Batteries	1.00	1.00		0.06	1.00		1.00	0.00		$10
· Aqamira Tabs	0.50	0.50		0.03	0.50		0.50	0.50		$6
· Nalgene UL Water Bottle (1)-	3.00	3.00	1.00	0.19	3.00	1.00	3.00	3.00		$6
Nalgene Soft Bottle	2.00	2.00		0.13	2.00		2.00	0.00		$8
· MSR Bladder (80 oz)-	6.20	6.20	2.80	0.39	6.20	2.80	6.20	6.20		$25
Total:	17.30	17.30		1.08	17.30		17.30	14.20		$180
	1.08	1.08			1.08		1.08	0.89
Saved:	3.80
Wearing:
· Ex Officio Long Sleeve Shirt-	7.10	7.10		0.44	7.10		7.10	7.10		$30
· Running Shorts-	3.20	3.20		0.20	3.20		3.20	3.20		$25
· Hiking Socks-	2.50	2.50		0.16	2.50		2.50	2.50		$4
· Sock Liners-	0.90	0.90		0.06	0.90		0.90	0.90		$3
· Hiking Poles-Leki-	19.40	19.40		1.21	19.40		19.40	19.40		$125
· Montrail AT + Train Runners	29.00	30.00	15.00	1.81	26.60	16.00	26.60	26.60		$75
Olympus Tough TG-320	5.50	5.50		5.50	5.50		5.50	5.50		$150
· Knife/Whistle/Compass-	1.40	1.40		0.09	1.40		1.40	1.40		$35
· Heart Rate Monitor-	3.20	3.20		0.20	3.20		3.20	3.20		$200
· Knee Brace	6.00	6.00	0.00	0.38	6.00	0.00	6.00	6.00		$30
Ankle Brace	8.00	8.00		0.50	8.00		8.00	8.00		$90
· Running Hat-	2.00	2.00		0.13	2.00		2.00	2.00		$20
Total:	88.20	89.20		10.67	85.80		85.80	85.80		$787
	5.51	10.04			5.36		5.36	5.36
Saved:	15.00
Electronics:
· MP3/Headphones/Charger-	3.00	3.00		0.19	3.00		3.00	3.00		$85
· Cell Phone/Charger	4.30	4.30		0.27	2.00		2.00	2.00		$60
Camera Charger	2.30	2.30		0.14	2.30		2.30	2.30		$20
Total:	9.60	9.60		0.60	7.30		7.30	7.30		$165
					0.46		0.46	0.46
Other:
· Ditty Bag-	1.20	1.20		1.20	1.20		1.20	1.20		$12
o Credit Cards (2)-	1.00	1.00			-		-	-
o Cash-	-	-			-		-	-
o Drivers License-	-	-			-		-	-
o Insurance Card-	-	-			-		-	-
o Phone Card-	-	-			-		-	-		$25
o Extra Reading Glasses (1)-	0.70	0.70		0.04	0.70		0.70	0.70		$10
o Emergency Numbers-	0.00	0.00		0.00	0.00		0.00	0.00		$0
Total:	2.90	2.90		0.18	1.90		1.90	1.90		$47
	0.18	0.18			0.12		0.12	0.12
Total Cost:										$3,371
Food-Water
Water Carried-	33.00	33.00		2.06	16.00		16.00	16.00
Food-5 Days-1.5 Lbs/Day (26 OZ.)	130.00	130.00		8.13	60.00		60.00	60.00
Totals:	163.00	163.00		10.19	76.00		76.00	76.00
Grand Totals:
			Saved			Saved
Base Weight In Pack:	259.20	212.20	70.20	16.20	237.10	98.60	246.50	288.20	14.82
	16.20	13.26	4.39		14.82	6.16	15.41	18.01
Weight Worn:	88.20	89.20		5.51	85.80		85.80	85.80	5.36
Skin-Out Base Weight:	363.60	314.66		22.73	337.72		347.71	392.01	21.11
Weight Pack+Food+Water	422.20	375.20		26.39	313.10		322.50	364.20	19.57
Total Skin Out Weight:	510.40	464.40		31.90	398.90		408.30	450.00	24.93
Total Skin Out/Body Weight:	2910.40	2864.40	45.00	181.90		45.00
	181.90	179.03	2.81	11.37		2.81

Sports Bra

Boots

Socks

Sock Liners

Underwear

Gaiters

Hat/Bandana

Poly Pros- Bottoms

T Shirts

Poly Pros - Tops

Coat

Fleece

Gloves

Glove Liners

Rain Shell

Poncho

Pants

Shorts

Camp Shoes

Boot Insoles

Pack

Pack Cover

Sleeping Bag

Bag Liner

Sleeping Pad

Pad Repair Kit

Spoon

Swiss Army Knife

Nalgenes

Headlamp

Flashlight

Water Bladder

Hiking Poles

Stuff Sacks

Food Sack

Camp Towel

Iodine Drops

Freshette

Bandanas

Sewing Kit

Emergency Blanket

First Aid Kit

Nylon Cord

Ziploc Bags

Stove

Pot

Also these:

Tent

Tent Foot Print

Water Filter

Collapse Bucket

Campsuds

Trowel

Journal Pen/pencil data book

Hi Zac. I'm also trying to simultaneously save up for a 2014 thru hike and college.. It's tough. I've bought a lot of dirt cheap gear, some of which has served me well. In my experience, though, it's worth it to invest in a decent sleeping mat and rain gear. My $20 campmor mat popped half way through a three week backpacking trip, and my cheap rain gear stopped keeping the water out. In some cases it's better to invest in stuff that will last, I guess. Just my two cents... best of luck!

Hi, Dumb questions: all those numbers were weights in ounces? What does 00 weight mean? What is skin-out weight?