Gear list

[stilllife]

Please comment on my gear list for 4 days 3 nights in the smokies coming up this Sunday(Oct. 12), Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

Do you guys carry 10 essentials as a separate emergency kit or do you just be sure to include them in your overall gear list.
Thanks,

Category	Item	Weight (oz)	Grams	Quantity	Calculated Weight
Shelter
Tent	ZPACKS HEXAMID TWIN	22.58	640	1	22.57536
HAMMOCK	HH UL EXP W/ STRAPS AND SKINS	34.89	989	0	0
TARP	HG CUBEN HEX W/ SKINS	7.50	0	0	0
TARP	WARBONNET MAMAJAMBA	14.00	0	0	0
STAKE PACK	TITANIUM SHEEP HOOK	2.40	68	1	2.398632
GROUND CLOTH	ZPACKS CUBEN	5.82	165	1	5.82021
MISCELANEOUS	SPARE ROPE, STAKES, LINELOCS	2.65	75	1	2.64555
						33.439752
Sleeping
Sleeping Bag	MONTBELL SS#2 25*	31.57	895	1	31.57023
UNDERQUILT	INCUBATOR 20	23.56	668	0	0
UNDERQUILT PROTECT		8.32	236	0	0
SLEEPIMG PAD	THERMAREST XTHERM	18.06	512	1	18.060288
PILLOW	QUIXOTE DOWN	7.51	213	1	7.513362
Ear Plugs		0.18	5	1	0.17637	57.32025
General Gear
BACKPACK	ULA OHM 2.0	29.98	850	1	29.9829
LINER BAG	COMPACTOR BAG	2.12	60	1	2.11644
BACKPACK COVER	ULA LARGE	2.93	83	1	2.927742
TREKKING POLES	BD DISTANCE	15.24	432	1	15.238368
HEADLAMP	PRINCETON TEC FUEL	2.72	77	1	2.716098
SEAT CUSHION	PAD IN MY OHM 2.0
COMPASS	SILVA POLARIS	2.93	83	1	2.927742
THERMOMETER		1.02	29	1	1.022946
MISCELANEOUS	PERMIT, LICENSE, MAP, ETC.	3.07	87	1	3.068838
FIRE KIT	Matches, lighter, starters, etc.	3.10	88	1	3.104112	63.105186
Cooking
STOVE/WINDSCREEN	THERMOJET MICROLITE ALCOHOL	2.93	83	1	2.927742
COOKPOT	EVERNEW RED .9L	3.81	108	1	3.809592
BOWL	SNOWPEAK	1.80	51	1	1.798974
COFFEE	SNOWPEAK PRESS	6.31	179	1	6.314046
CUP	SNOWPEAK DW	3.88	110	1	3.88014
SPORK	SEA TO SUMMIT	0.49	14	1	0.493836
TOWEL	YELLOW	3.81	108	1	3.809592
MATCHES	STORMPROOF	0.53	15	1	0.52911	23.563032
Food
FOOD Bag	SEA TO SUMMIT	3.17	90	1	3.17466
TRASH BAG	DRAWSTRING	0.74	21	1	0.740754
ROPE	PARACORD	2.40	68	1	2.398632
Carabiner	CAMP NANO	0.81	23	1	0.811302	7.125348
Water
WATER FILTER	SAWYER MIN W/ PLUNGER	2.58	73	1	2.575002
Collapsible Bottle	2L PLATYPUS	1.23	35	1	1.23459
Collapsible Bottle	32 OZ SAWYER	0.99	28	1	0.987672
GRAY WATER	SAWYER 2L GRAVITY W/ HOSES	6.91	196	1	6.913704
BOTTLE	SMART WATER BOTTLE	1.38	39	1	1.375686	13.086654
Hygiene
Toothbrush	ONE I CUT IN HALF	0.71	20	1	0.70548
Floss	5 Yards Floss	0.35	10	1	0.35274
Towel	BLUE COOLING RAG	1.06	30	1	1.05822
Toilet Paper	BIO-DEGRADEABLE	2.65	75	1	2.64555
Sunblock	SPF55	1.76	50	1	1.7637
WET WIPES	FEW IN ZIP LOCK	0.18	5	10	1.7637
Soap	COLEMAN CAMP SOAP	0.42	12	1	0.423288
MEDICINE	YES, I TAKE MEDS	0.88	25	1	0.88185
						9.594528
Insects
Insect Repellent	SAWYER 98%	0.92	26	1	0.917124
Head Net	SEATOSUMMIT	0.78	22	0	0	0.917124
Rain Gear
UMBRELLA	GOLITE	7.65	217	1	7.654458
RAIN JACKET	FROG TOGGS	7.65	217	1	7.654458
RAIN PANTS	FROG TOGGS	4.48	127	1	4.479798
PANTS	MARMOT PRECIP	9.50	217	0	0
JACKET	MARMOT PRECIP	13.50	217	0	0	19.788714
Clothing Packed
BAG	SEA TO SUMMIT	2.12	60	1	0.95
Gloves	SEIRUS MIDWEIGHT WINDPROOF	3.35	95	1	0.95
HAT	ELMER FUD W/ EAR FLAPS	2.68	76	1	2.680824
DOWN HOODY	ZPACKS	1.45	41	1	1.446234
LIGHT WEIGHT FLEECE	NORTH FACE HALF ZIP	0.00		0	0
SLEEPING TOP	SMARTWOOL NTS MID ZIP	9.56	271	1	9.559254
SLEEPING BOTTOM	SMARTWOOL NTS MICRO LS	0.00		0	0
DOWN JACKET	MONTBELL ULTRA LIGHT	8.99	255	1	8.99487
BASE LAYER-TOP	SMARTWOOL NTS MICRO LS	6.31	179	1	6.314046
BASE LAYER -BOTTOM	SMARTWOOL NTS MICRO LS	6.31	179	1	6.314046
SHORTS	BLUE	4.37	124	0	0
CAMP SHIRT	SMARTWOOL NTS MICRO LS	0.00		0	0
CAMP PANTS	PATAGONIA	7.00		0	0
SOCKS	SMARTWOOL LIGHT HIKER	2.40	68	2	4.797264
SOCK LINERS	REI SILK	0.85	24	0	0
CAMP SHOES	?	3.53	100	0	0	42.006538
Entertainment + Electronics
PHONE	IPHONE WILL CARRY IN PANTS	4.87	138	0	0
PHONE COVER	ON PHONE	1.06	30	0	0
PHONE CHARGER	USB FOR BATTERY STICK	0.60	17	1	0.599658
EAR PHONES	APPLE	0.60	17	0	0
SPARE BATTERIES	(2)AAA LITHIUM FOR LIGHT	0.81	23	0	0
BATTERY STICK	GOALZERO STICK	3.56	101	2	7.125348
TENT LIGHT	NIGHT IZE LED	0.60	17	1	0.599658
Reading Glasses	CHEAP	0.42	12	1	0.423288
						8.747952
Emergency
FIRST AID/EMERGENCY	4 days	4.41	125	1	4.40925
						4.40925
					OZ	283.10
TOTAL BASE WEIGHT					LBS	17.69
FOOD	4 DAYS ( I EAT A LOT)				LBS	8.00
TOTAL CARRIED WEIGHT						25.69
What I will wear while hiking
HIKING PANTS	PATAGONIA	9.77	277	1	9.770898
SOCKS	SMARTWOOL LIGHT HIKER	2.40	68	1	2.398632
HIKING SHIRT	COLUMBIA SYNTHETIC SS	4.83	137	1	4.832538
HIKING SHOES(per)	SALOMON XA 3D ULTRA 2	15.45	438	2	30.900024
IPHONE	IN BACK POCKET	4.87	138	1	4.867812
IPHONE COVER	ON PHONE	1.06	30	1	1.05822
PEDOMETER	FIT BIT	0.88	25	1	0.88185
HEAD BAND	?	5.00		0	0
WATCH	?	7.00		0	0
BOXER BRIEFS	XOFFICIO	3.00		2	6
					OZ	60.709974

[HooKooDooKu]

The full details of your gear list are not important... as most of it plays into your comfort level (i.e. a balance between taking more for things to have more things, and taking fewer things to have less weight).

The only thing that is important is are you ready to face the conditions you are likely to encounter?

You're talking about hiking the GSMNP in the fall. Rain is in the forecast, along with some temperatures as low as the 30's. You've got rain gear. That's a start. But are you also prepared to ensure your warm cloths and sleeping bag will stay dry even if it rains? You don't want to be 15 miles in the back country, with all your gear soaking wet with no way to get yourself dry and warm.

Beyond that, I would say that at first glance, you are likely carrying more than you will need.
IPhone - Isn't going to work in most places in the back country
Pack Liner AND Pack Cover AND umbrella - Seems a bit like wearing suspenders with a belt
Bug repellant and Head Net - Weather is turning cold... not very many bugs to worry about (except perhaps at lower elevations).
Sleeping pad AND under quilt - Temps are still warm enough that a thermarest pad by-itself is enough to insulate you from the ground.
Sawyer Plunger - You're only going out three nights... unless you're filtering all the water for a big group, just wait and back flush at home.
Sun Block - It's fall, so the sun is lower in the sky, and most of the time you're under trees. You can likely completely do without any sunblock (unless you're ultra sensitive) or bring 1oz or less in case you find yourself out on a ridge or enjoying a mountain top for long periods of time.

Too much clothing - You've got a sleeping bag, multiple head coverings, gloves, multiple jackets, rain cloths, base layers, and sleeping cloths.
By example, I too am soon heading out to the GSMNP for a two night trip... I'm taking:
32º Sleeping bag, wool cap, rain jacket, rain pants, light weight down jacket, one change of cloths (i.e. nylon t-shirt, shorts, underwear, socks w/liners x2) and an extra pair of socks. I'm usually comfortable sleeping in just the t-shirt and shorts, so I usually try to keep one set dry that I sleep in, and another set that I hike in (because even in this cool weather, I'm going to be sweating).

[Odd Man Out]

I've never been happy with the term "10 essentials" as all the lists are different and usually there are essential items not the list and things on the list that may not really be essential. What I do is to have a quart sized zip lock bag that has all those little things that you probably need or want to have, but won't necessarily use every day or need to keep at your fingertips. It goes in the bottom of the pack and I dig it out when necessary. I call it my BUMMER bag which is an acronym for Back Up, Medicine, Maintenance, Emergency, Repair. Little things that fit this description go in here. What you put in there is up to you.

[stilllife]

Thanks for the reply. Notice the column that shows quantities of item. I'm not taking all of list.

[mdbamabrad]

wow, great list. Why the umbrella?

[Nauclear]

Hi stilllife,
you can try this APP to help you making the gear list (if your cell OS is Android.)
Search" checkingbrick" on Google play