Pack list input

[squirrely]

So here is what I've got so far. Some of it I've already got, some of it I don't, some of it I'm trying to make etc. Just looking for some input. What can I do without, what should I add and so forth. This does not include food or water.

I apologize ahead of time for length

hauling and sleeping
	Pack
	Trash bag liner
	sleeping pad
	sleeping bag/compression sack
	Tent/stakes/poles/ground cloth/compression sack
Cooking
	cat can stove/windscreen
	fuel
	pot
	lighter
	plastic spork
	water bottles
	50' rope
	stuff sack for food
	some kind of container for stove and fuel
	pocket knife
Extra clothing not worn
	compression sack for cloths
	1 top
	1 bottom
	2 undies
	2 socks
	1 jacket/pullover of some kind
	rain jacket
	rain pants
	camp shoes (crocs)
	1 sports bra
Hygiene/toiletries
	sm tube toothpaste
	teeny tiny baby tootbrush
	TP
	mini sized hand sanitzer
	Ziplock to keep it all in
	Medicine
	travel sized deoderant
	Disposable razer minus handle
Documents:
	photo ID
	1 debit or credit card
	health card with what I'm allergic too
	cash
	data book
	map of section
	ziplock bag to keep it all in
Repair
	Repair kit for tent/pack
	sm roll of duct tape
Other
	camera
	ex memory card
	Li batteries
	Ziplock to keep it in
Clothing worn
	Boots
	1 pair socks
	1 tshirt
	1 undies
	1 sports bra
	1 athletic type shorts
	watch

So what do you guys think?

I should note that I am section hiking for a month starting June 3rd 2013 at Springer and going north till we run out of time.

[Rayo]

I'd ditch the extra undies or one pair of 'em at least, the deodorant, razor, camp shoes, and extra sports bra...these are the common extras that people tend to be cautioned against. (The length isn't bad at all.) If you want higher quality guidance, you'd do well to include the weight of the items you already have as well as a target base weight.

I'm sure someone else will weigh in shortly.

[Creek Dancer]

If you are planning on wearing boots (rather than trail runners), I'd keep the Crocs (the kind without the lining). They are oh so comfortable after hiking all day in boots and they don't weigh very much. Gotta take care of your feet and getting them out of your boots at the end of the day is a good idea. If you develop a blister, you might be glad to have a second pair of shoes to wear around camp. I've seen some people hike in Crocs because their feet had turned to hamburger. As a bonus, they are easy to slip on if you have to get up to pee at night. I've seen some people get a second use out of them as a pillow of sorts. I would also not bother with the deodorant, razor, and extra bra. Just my two cents.

[Rayo]

If you are planning on wearing boots (rather than trail runners), I'd keep the Crocs (the kind without the lining). They are oh so comfortable after hiking all day in boots and they don't weigh very much. Gotta take care of your feet and getting them out of your boots at the end of the day is a good idea. If you develop a blister, you might be glad to have a second pair of shoes to wear around camp. I've seen some people hike in Crocs because their feet had turned to hamburger. As a bonus, they are easy to slip on if you have to get up to pee at night. I've seen some people get a second use out of them as a pillow of sorts. I would also not bother with the deodorant, razor, and extra bra. Just my two cents.

Yeah, I was suggesting no crocs under the suspicion that she was hiking in trail runners. Good call.

[1azarus]

it'll be warm then -- i'd consider loosing the rain pants... and i'd make the socks ankle height so they dry more quickly, and as light weight as you are comfortable with in your shoes. this is a good simple list. you are carrying few enough items that i'm not sure you need all of the compression sacks. consider just stuffing everything into your trash bag, starting with the sleeping bag on the bottom.

i hope you have a wonderful hike.

[TOMP]

Good list, health card with allergens- if you have any serious medical information that people need to know about you look into getting one of those dog tags and wear it around your neck, easy access for a paramedic. If you are unconscious and need immediate help you dont want someone to have to search through your backpack looking for this info.

[swjohnsey]

[So here is what I've got so far. Some of it I've already got, some of it I don't, some of it I'm trying to make etc. Just looking for some input. What can I do without, what should I add and so forth. This does not include food or water.

I apologize ahead of time for length

hauling and sleeping
	Pack
	Trash bag liner
	sleeping pad
	sleeping bag/compression sack
	Tent/stakes/poles/ground cloth/compression sack
Cooking
	cat can stove/windscreen
	fuel
	pot
	lighter
	plastic spork I would use a metal one
	water bottles
	50' rope Try mason line to reduce weight
	stuff sack for food
	some kind of container for stove and fuel
	pocket knife
Extra clothing not worn
	compression sack for cloths
	1 top
	1 bottom
	2 undies
	2 socks
	1 jacket/pullover of some kind
	rain jacket Since you are hiking in warm weather
	rain pants consider Driducks to save weight
	camp shoes (crocs) HYOH but . . .
	1 sports bra
Hygiene/toiletries
	sm tube toothpaste
	teeny tiny baby tootbrush
	TP
	mini sized hand sanitzer
	Ziplock to keep it all in
	Medicine
	travel sized deoderant
	Disposable razer minus handle Keep the handle
Documents:
	photo ID
	1 debit or credit card
	health card with what I'm allergic too
	cash
	data book
	map of section Most folks don't carry maps
	ziplock bag to keep it all in
Repair
	Repair kit for tent/pack
	sm roll of duct tape
Other
	camera
	ex memory card
	Li batteries
	Ziplock to keep it in
Clothing worn
	Boots
	1 pair socks
	1 tshirt
	1 undies
	1 sports bra
	1 athletic type shorts
	watch

So what do you guys think?

I should note that I am section hiking for a month starting June 3rd 2013 at Springer and going north till we run out of time.

[Blissful]

(Most folks don't carry maps?? Says who, sw?) CARRY maps!
Don't need a razor, imo. I see lots of razors at hostels or you can pick up one in town. I'm not big on deodorant either, but that's up to you
Agree, don't need rain pants
If its lexan, a lexan spork is fine, Mine lasted 2,000 miles.
Don't need a repair kit.
I'd carry a pack cover. Get your pack in a thunderstorm it will get soaked and HEAVY. No guarantee a garbage liner will keep anything dry either
A "rolll" of duct tape is overkill
first aid kit?

[swjohnsey]

Says me. I think I saw two people with maps last year.

A few feet of duct tape is all you need. You can wrap some around a pole or aound a Bic pen. I didn't see a light source I might borrow a toothbrush but not a razor. Pack cover for sure. If you don't already have one Zpack has a Cuben one that weighs about a ounce.

[ScottP]

Give us some more info and we can be more helpful.

When and where do you plan to hike?
What pieces of gear do you already own?
How much $$ do you have to spend on buying stuff?
What kind of stuff do you want to make, and what equipment and skills do you have?


Maps are a big back and forth on this site. Some carry, many do not. Let's not turn this thread into a map debate thread please.

[squirrely]

Yeah, I was suggesting no crocs under the suspicion that she was hiking in trail runners. Good call.

I've sprained my ankle so many times that the tendons are just stretched so I turn my ankle very easily. Boots are the only thing I can think of that would provide proper ankle support

[SGT Rock]

I've sprained my ankle so many times that the tendons are just stretched so I turn my ankle very easily. Boots are the only thing I can think of that would provide proper ankle support

FWIW I've got bad ankles and some of the worst injuries have happened in boots. A good ankle brace and comfortable shoes are better in my experience.

I'm tapatalkin' ya'll

[squirrely]

Give us some more info and we can be more helpful.

When and where do you plan to hike?
What pieces of gear do you already own?
How much $$ do you have to spend on buying stuff?
What kind of stuff do you want to make, and what equipment and skills do you have?

I'm starting at Springer on June 3rd of 2013 hiking north for a month till we run out of time. We plan to get at least as far as the far end of GSMNP prolly a bit further.

I already have the pack, liner, rain cover (came with the pack forgot to mention), sleeping pad/bag, stove, pot, fuel, water bottles, rope, all the hygiene/clothes/other stuff.

I'm on a budget so I am hoping to not buy as much as possible or at least buy used or inexpensive. (I do have a tent picked out that I will be getting in a paycheck or two and a Steri-pen that a couple of my aunts are getting for me as a birthday present so that's covered forgot to mention)

I'm not particularly handy either. I made the stove and I was ridiculously proud of myself and all that was is a cat can with some holes punched in I've got my dad who is fairly good at this kind of stuff but he's sick and I can't really rely on him for everything right now. I've only got very basic tools for making things.

Hope that was enough extra info

[squirrely]

Good list, health card with allergens- if you have any serious medical information that people need to know about you look into getting one of those dog tags and wear it around your neck, easy access for a paramedic. If you are unconscious and need immediate help you dont want someone to have to search through your backpack looking for this info.

Dog tags are an excellent suggestion. I'm on seizure meds at the moment, that's definitely something I'd want known right away.

[ScottP]

If you have problems with weak ankles then address the problem properly through rehab/pt/strengthening and if necessary a brace. Boots are not good for hiking. Inexperienced hikers and a few old codgers will tell you otherwise.

Tents are heavy and expensive. I wouldn't by one if I were you. I'm a big flat-tarp fan 6x10 for one person, 8x10 for two. But there's a lot of good middle ground options as well, tarptents and the like. There aren't really many bugs that time of the year, unless you camp somewhere swampy where you shouldn't be camping.

the only clothing you need: what you're wearing, a rainjacket, 2 extra pairs of socks, +girl specific undergarments. camp shoes are pretty silly. If your hiking shoes aren't comfortable then you need different hiking shoes. And carrying an extra pair of shoes all day probably hurts your feet more than the benefit you get for having a fresh pair for camp.a

Leave the razor and pocketknife at home.

If you have something like seiizures get a medical alert bracelet--it'll draw a lot more attention to any medicalproblem than dog tags.

for duct-tape I take a 2"x3" or so piece of corrugated cardboard and wrap like 15-20 feet of the tape around the cardboard

[squirrely]

Thanks for all the advice guys! I'm definitely going to be incorporating a lot of it into my revised list. Also, ditching the boots, picking up a brace, and getting some lighter-weight shoes of some type.

Thanks again!

[Rayo]

Thanks for all the advice guys! I'm definitely going to be incorporating a lot of it into my revised list. Also, ditching the boots, picking up a brace, and getting some lighter-weight shoes of some type.

Thanks again!

Rock on.