hendrix1212
04-24-2014, 15:50
hey hows it goin im planning quite far ahead for a thru hike, which will (hopefully) happen next year. i want to space out the time i buy my gear, and only buy what i need first. i got this gear list online, then searched and found my own items. if there is no link beside an item, then i already have it. this is a rough list, and im very open to any suggestions as i have lots of time to try out different things. thanks in advance guys.
synthetic or wool short-sleeve t-shirt (http://www.backpacker.com/gear-zone-gear-review-rab-aeon-print-t-shirt/gear/15419)
http://www.target.com/p/c9-by-champion-men-s-pieced-tee/-/A-13758059#prodSlot=medium_1_21
synthetic or wool midlayer (http://www.backpacker.com/fall-winter-gear-guide-2010-gear-review-patagonia-r1-full-zip-jacket/gear/14666)
http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Packable-Rain-Jacket-for-Men/product/13082206113013/
http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Lightweight-Packable-Rainsuit-Jackets-for-Men/product/51708/
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___77699
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___94690
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___77687
rain shell (http://www.backpacker.com/gear-guide-2013-montane-minimus-smock-hardshell/gear/17400)(under 12 ounces)
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___55873
http://www.target.com/p/c9-by-champion-men-s-gym-shorts-assorted-colors/-/A-14194077#prodSlot=medium_1_21
http://www.rei.com/product/770806/patagonia-down-sweater-mens http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___74724
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___10432
rainpants (optional)
lightweight synthetic trekking pants (http://www.backpacker.com/gear-zone-the-north-face-mens-paramount-peak-convertible-pant/article/14155) (zip-offs preferable)
lightweight synthetic shorts (optional)
down or synthetic insulated jacket (http://www.backpacker.com/editors-choice-2011-montbell-alpine-light-down-park-gear-zone/videos/151) (10 to 12 ounces)
socks (http://www.backpacker.com/fall-gear-guide-09-gear-review-point-6-active-medium-cushion-crew-socks/gear/13451) (two pair, one doubles as mittens)
underwear (optional)
wool or fleece hat
sun hat (http://www.backpacker.com/gear-guide-2013-tilley-t5mo-organic-cotton-airflo-hat-sun-protection/gear/17431)
GEAR
backpack (http://www.backpacker.com/may2012-gear-reviews-ultralight-packs/gear/16644)
http://www.campmor.com/jansport-katahdin-50-internal-frame-pack.shtml?source=CI&ci_sku=89795&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw=
down or synthetic sleeping bag (http://www.backpacker.com/gear-guide-2013-sleeping-bags/gear/17392) (preferably one for summer; one for colder months)
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___40267
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___47725
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___98097# (http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___98097)
short sleeping pad (http://www.backpacker.com/gear-guide-2012-therm-a-rest-neoair-xlite-sleeping-pad/gear/16397) (60")
tarp or lightweight solo tent (http://www.backpacker.com/gear-guide-2013-gear-review-big-sky-soul-tent/gear/17332) (optional)
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___28763
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___73081
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___23236
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___55334
lightweight shoes (http://www.backpacker.com/editors-choice-2013-asolo-restonathena-boots/gear/17489) with after-market insoles (http://www.backpacker.com/2012-august-gear-review-improve-fit-boost-comfort/gear/16738)
trekking poles (http://www.backpacker.com/editors-choice-snow-awards-2012-komperdell-carbon-expedition-vario-4-poles/videos/234) (optional)
headlamp (http://www.backpacker.com/editors-choice-2013-black-diamond-equipment-revolt-/gear/17497) (small LED)
hydration system or water bottles (2)
synthetic or wool short-sleeve t-shirt (http://www.backpacker.com/gear-zone-gear-review-rab-aeon-print-t-shirt/gear/15419)
http://www.target.com/p/c9-by-champion-men-s-pieced-tee/-/A-13758059#prodSlot=medium_1_21
synthetic or wool midlayer (http://www.backpacker.com/fall-winter-gear-guide-2010-gear-review-patagonia-r1-full-zip-jacket/gear/14666)
http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Packable-Rain-Jacket-for-Men/product/13082206113013/
http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Lightweight-Packable-Rainsuit-Jackets-for-Men/product/51708/
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___77699
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___94690
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___77687
rain shell (http://www.backpacker.com/gear-guide-2013-montane-minimus-smock-hardshell/gear/17400)(under 12 ounces)
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___55873
http://www.target.com/p/c9-by-champion-men-s-gym-shorts-assorted-colors/-/A-14194077#prodSlot=medium_1_21
http://www.rei.com/product/770806/patagonia-down-sweater-mens http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___74724
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___10432
rainpants (optional)
lightweight synthetic trekking pants (http://www.backpacker.com/gear-zone-the-north-face-mens-paramount-peak-convertible-pant/article/14155) (zip-offs preferable)
lightweight synthetic shorts (optional)
down or synthetic insulated jacket (http://www.backpacker.com/editors-choice-2011-montbell-alpine-light-down-park-gear-zone/videos/151) (10 to 12 ounces)
socks (http://www.backpacker.com/fall-gear-guide-09-gear-review-point-6-active-medium-cushion-crew-socks/gear/13451) (two pair, one doubles as mittens)
underwear (optional)
wool or fleece hat
sun hat (http://www.backpacker.com/gear-guide-2013-tilley-t5mo-organic-cotton-airflo-hat-sun-protection/gear/17431)
GEAR
backpack (http://www.backpacker.com/may2012-gear-reviews-ultralight-packs/gear/16644)
http://www.campmor.com/jansport-katahdin-50-internal-frame-pack.shtml?source=CI&ci_sku=89795&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw=
down or synthetic sleeping bag (http://www.backpacker.com/gear-guide-2013-sleeping-bags/gear/17392) (preferably one for summer; one for colder months)
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___40267
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___47725
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___98097# (http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___98097)
short sleeping pad (http://www.backpacker.com/gear-guide-2012-therm-a-rest-neoair-xlite-sleeping-pad/gear/16397) (60")
tarp or lightweight solo tent (http://www.backpacker.com/gear-guide-2013-gear-review-big-sky-soul-tent/gear/17332) (optional)
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___28763
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___73081
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___23236
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___55334
lightweight shoes (http://www.backpacker.com/editors-choice-2013-asolo-restonathena-boots/gear/17489) with after-market insoles (http://www.backpacker.com/2012-august-gear-review-improve-fit-boost-comfort/gear/16738)
trekking poles (http://www.backpacker.com/editors-choice-snow-awards-2012-komperdell-carbon-expedition-vario-4-poles/videos/234) (optional)
headlamp (http://www.backpacker.com/editors-choice-2013-black-diamond-equipment-revolt-/gear/17497) (small LED)
hydration system or water bottles (2)