2011 AT gear list

[butts0989]

This is my list for my 2011 thru-hike. It is pretty similar to the colorado gear list i used all summer this summer but a few things that are specific to the AT. Also there are a couple things that i wont sway on: The stove stays, slightly heavier but has a simmer setting which allows it to cook certain meals that i like. The crazy amount of stuff sacks and the trash bag are a must because ive been caught way to many times on the AT in a downpour. Willing to take any advice as long as it saves me some money!!

Packing (oz)
ULA Conduit 17
trash compactor 1.5
STS Drisack 8L 1
STS Drisack 4L .5
STS Drisack 2L .2
Silnylon stuffsacks .5

Footwear
La Sportiva Fireblade 28
Simblissity Levagaiters 1.5

Shelter
Tarptent Contrail (seam sealed) 25
8 easton blue stakes 2
GGpolycro ground cloth 1.5

Sleeping
WM Summerlite 32° 19
Thermarest Ridgerest 7
STS silk liner 4.8 (for the first month)


Cooking
.9L Ti-ware pot 4
Ettowa Alcohol Stove 3
Ti-ware spork .2
Cloth .3
Empty fuel bottles 1

Clothing worn
Golite shirt 4
Golite running shorts 3
Golite visor 2
Smartwool socks 2
Melenzana socks 2

Clothing (carried)
Patagonia Capeline 3 7
Montbell U.L. Tec Down Jacket 11 (for cold months)
First Ascent downlight vest 9 (for warm months)
Golite Virga Rain Jacket 7
Nike Running tights 6
Sierra Designs Rain Pants 7
First Ascent microfleece beanie 1
Mountain Hardware Powerstretch gloves 2
Marmot Windshirt 4

Accessories
REI Ascent UL poles 12
Lighter .25
Wallet (license, cash, debit card…) 1
Petzl Tikka Light 3
Sunglasses 1
Cannon Powershot w/ case 7
Firestarters (Esbit) 1
Toilet paper 1.5
Aqua mira 2
Camp shoes (homemade) 1.5

Base weight w/out clothing worn 143.15 oz
8.94 lbs
Base weight with warm weather gear 136.35 oz
8.52 lbs

[Montana AT05]

Looks good to me.

Only change I would make is eating dry. No stove, no fuel and no cooking pot.

But that is because I am lazy and rarely even cook at home with all the modern conveniences, uncarried, in my kitchen.

[burntoutphilosopher]

wow, talk about bare basics ... that's an amazing baseweight for carying a down vest AND a down jacket

[burntoutphilosopher]

so no cell phone, no ipod, no hat... looks like a hell of a gear setup.

is the conduit alright for comfort? i LOVE my circuit.

[butts0989]

ya the conduit is an amazing pack, i actually bought it off of this forum. I use my golite jam and it interchangeably, but for a thru hike i like the conduit better because of the giant back mesh pocket.

[Moose2001]

Good list! You don't say what month you're planning on starting. I suspect you'll be pretty cold with the WM Summerlight. It's a great bag but even with the silk liner, you will be cold.

[burntoutphilosopher]

^^ possibly, but in top to bottom capilene 3, with the silk liner and in my phantom 32 ( a similar bag) i made it easily in the 20's without too much cold.

just be sure you pee, your body keeps your pee warm even higher priority than your heart.

i don't think the WM 32Deg. is too cold.

...i do wonder about the ridge rest, it'd have to be cut awfully small to be 7 ounces.

[Luddite]

so no cell phone, no ipod, no hat... looks like a hell of a gear setup.

is the conduit alright for comfort? i LOVE my circuit.

With that base weight any pack is comfortable enough. I have the OHM and love it.

You might be a little cold with your sleep system. I would bring another sleeping pad for extra insulation.

[Chaco Taco]

Hell yea dude. You know what this means, if you make it to New England, Im gonna have to come out and hike with ya. Oh yea did I mention we are moving to New Hampshire?

Seriously, the best advice I can give you is to just keep it simple and you seem to know that. Still remember hiking georgia with you guys. You are gonna do just fine. Have fun and make it to New Hampshire so I can come push you around a little. Also, keep in mind that the Long Trail Festival is in mid August and we will be there in Rutland so dont move too fast. Or if you finish before then, come down and hang with us for the weekend.
Good Luck Butts

[butts0989]

Ha chaco i was wondering if you were going to chime in, its been a while since ive been on this forum. Well ya man ill let you know and that would be sick if you could come hike some of it with me... just dont push me around! PM me your contact info so i can get in touch with ya

[DawgU]

You can save some significant weight going to Gossamer Gear trekking poles

[300winmag]

Excellent list. I'd suggest one more gear category -

MULTI PURPOSE GEAR:

ex. > down jacket can extend sleeping bag temp range
> GTX or eVent rain suit for wind/snow protection. (Zipped up rain parka can cover your sleeping bag foot and keep tent condensation off the bag.)
> poly long johns also for extending sleeping bag range

This is sort of a "reminder" category and makes you focus on multiple use items.

And then there's one "single use" item for the early (March) part of the hike that may save your toes - seriously. Gaiters! They'll keep snow from your socks and from getting inside your boots plus add about 15 F. warmth to your boots. Send 'em home when you know there is no more chance of snow.

GOOD LUCK!

P.S I used a Contrail for 3 summers here in the far west and liked it except in winds. Sold it and got a TT Moment and I love the Moment even more, esp. for cooking in the large vestibule in nasty weather.