Hello, going to be embarking on a NOBO on the LT soon, here's my projected list of gear to bring, any feedback is welcome!
Backpack - 86 oz
50 degree mummy bag w/ stuff sack - 27 oz
Ridge-rest 3/4 length bedroll - 9 oz
Skeeter Beeter hammock, - 30 oz
Large rainfly, - 21 oz
Tree slings - 8 oz
Rain poncho which covers self and pack - 16 oz
Fanny pack w/
---first aid (rubber bandaids, bacitracin zinc, moleskin, TP, balm), headlamp, lighter, lensatic compass, Sawyer filter straw, etc. - 3.4 oz
Cooking bowl w/ fancy feast stove - 5.1 oz
Netted sponge for scrubbing, <0.5oz
Isopropyl alcohol for cooking, doubles as first aid - 8 oz-ish
Clothes - approx 16 oz
Bug Head net w/ stuff sack - <1oz
Notebook/pen- few ounces?
Long Trail map, waterproof
Sawyer filter syringe, few ounces
Approx. 235 ounces,
So, roughly 14.5 - 15 lbs before food and water. Obviously a lighter pack would cut a couple pounds off, alas.
Planning on finding a 1L plastic bottle that's compatible with my sawyer squeeze, so I don't have to bring a Nalgene.
For tying my rain fly down, planning on getting about (6) 5-foot cord lengths w/ stakes. I'm looking for something basic/cheap but strong and will last a while, probably neon green or orange, any suggestions? (also, using shepherd-hook stakes)
The rain fly I have is very large (Grand Trunk "Funky Forest" tarp) so I'll be able to play with a few different shapes and setups, inspirations thanks to www.theultimatehang.com !
Of course there are other items I am bringing, a (very) small bungee cord for securing my water bottle, not of considerable weight.
Also considering a heavy duty garbage bag or two for improved backpack waterproofing, etc.
I do not have the Long Trail guide, am/ am planning on using resources such as whiteblaze.net for information, notes, and map-marking (resupply).
A lot of thanks to fellow posters on www.whiteblaze.net for all the handy know-how and such!
All feedback is welcome, thank you.