Thru-Hike Clothing List

[AT2009IM]

Hey everyone!

Thanks in advance for any and all help. I just wanted to get some a advice on my list of clothing for a thru-hike that I am planning. Keep in mind while looking that I am going to be leaving Feb 1st so it will still be cold. Instead of taking heavier items, I am just going to be taking more layers. I think that will be better for comfort, weight, and overall ease. So here's my list (also I will include the links in case anyone is interested in them.. they will follow in their respective orders at the end):



Rain Pants Reed Pants GoLite 6.0 oz
Rain Jacket Virga GoLite 8.0 oz
Insulation Flash Vest Western Mountaineering 3.5 oz
Extra Warm Layer Drimove zip up GoLite 8.0 oz
Long Sleeve Shirt drimove silk top l/s GoLite 3.0 oz
Short Sleeve Shirt drimove silk top s/s GoLite 2.0 oz
Pants/Shorts Katek convertible prAna 6.2 oz
Base Layer Top continuum midweight mountain hardware 5.0 oz
Base Layer Bottom drimove bottom GoLite 8.0 oz
Boxer/Shorts Advanced Lightweight mountain hardware 3.1 oz
Hat 200 pocket Icebreaker 2.0 oz
Gloves 200 liner Icebreaker 1.0 oz
Socks (2pairs each) PhdOutdoor/Adrenline Mid Smart Wool 10.0 oz


And here are the websites:



http://www.golite.com/product/proddetail.aspx?p=AM1718&s=1
http://www.backcountry.com/store/GOL0140/GoLite-Virga-Jacket-Mens.html
http://backcountrygear.com/catalog/appareldetail.cfm?PRODUCTS__ProductID=WE4079
http://www.golite.com/product/proddetail.aspx?p=AM1598&s=1
http://www.golite.com/product/proddetail.aspx?p=AM1532&s=1
http://www.golite.com/product/proddetail.aspx?p=AM1449&s=1
http://www.backcountry.com/store/PRA0291/prAna-Katek-Convertible-Pant-Mens.html
http://www.backcountry.com/store/MHW0987/Mountain-Hardwear-Continuum-Midweight-Crew-Long-Sleeve-Mens.html?RSC_ID=WR_MHW0987
http://www.golite.com/product/proddetail.aspx?p=AM1558&s=1
http://www.backcountry.com/store/MHW0985/Mountain-Hardwear-Advance-Lightweight-Boxer-Mens.html
http://www.backcountry.com/store/ICE0219/Icebreaker-Pocket-200-Beanie.html?RSC_ID=WR_ICE0219
http://www.backcountry.com/store/ICE0218/Icebreaker-Glover-Liner.html
http://www.backcountry.com/store/SWL0186/SmartWool-Adrenaline-Mid-Crew-Hiking-Sock.html


Now that I look at it, it looks a little top heavy (literally) but I think if I keep my chest warm it will be easier to keep my legs warm.

Let me know what you think!

Thanks again,

Ian

[m0rpheu5]

I will hopefully be thru'ing in 2010 and will not be bringing rain pants, however, i would bring a jacket instead of a vest...feb. is too cold for just a vest

[Lone Wolf]

Hey everyone!


Let me know what you think!

Thanks again,

Ian

i think you spent a lot of $$$

[AT2009IM]

i think its worth it to stay warm without adding an extra 10 lbs... all of that clothing weighs 3.25 lbs

[flemdawg1]

#5 Is not a silk wt top, looks like a standard l/s wicking shirt. And you can get a similar one @ Target for about $15.

http://www.target.com/C9-Champion-Pieced-Running-Tee/dp/B001DKZHCC/qid=1225205149/ref=br_1_2/601-8828869-5868142?ie=UTF8&node=13036131&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1

[flemdawg1]

I do like the list otherwise, I might add one more pair of socks. After getting my socks soaked last friday and them not drying the rest of the weekend, I was glad I packed a 3rd pair.

[AT2009IM]

oops, you were right, I had the wrong link. This is the link to the silk one

http://www.golite.com/product/proddetail.aspx?p=AM1450&s=1

[JAK]

I don't know what most of that stuff is, but the weights seem very good. I don't know if I would carry so many layers though. I find that leads to alot of clutter and wet stuff laying about. You want to put the wet stuff back on to get it dry, and that might be tough in the morning with so many dry choices. I think its good that you aren't planning any 2 of the same of any one thing, besides the socks. Even socks I don't tke 2 the same, other than left and right. lol

I think you could have done it alot cheaper, but I think everything on the list would at least get used eventually if you bought it. I also think you buy yourself one medium wool sweater made for cold wet weather, and wear it around this winter as much as you can, and then figure out what little you really need to go with it.

[AT2009IM]

i like that idea -- wearing the sweater this winter and figure out what I need from that.

will try that out!