My pack list, have fun trashing it

[Berryj121]

So be fore I get into my list a little background.
I am 6 foot 3 260 pounds, pretty big guy. Ultralight hiking products or anything with the words North Face do not fit comfortably around me. I also do not subscribe to the philosphy of less is more. While I attemopt to reduce my weight, I subscribe to one principle rule. I want to enjoy myself. The most weight comes from three sources, water, food and alcohol. Yep I said it, I have a whiskey kit. There is nothing like a night cap over looking some small town on the edge of a rock face. That being said, here is my pack list, any comments would be appreciated:
Kelty redcloud 6400
50 oz camelback
2 under armor tshirts
1 columbia convertable pants
1 columbia short
2 smartwool crew socks2 ua boxer briefs
1 set of long johns
1 katadayn water filter
pack cover or trash bag ( u decide)

tolitres: toliet paper, tooth brush( cut in half) deoadarent and toothpaste ( travel size), lotremen and campsoap, travel size gold bond

Tent: kelty corrie 1
kelty 20 degree down
thermarest sleeping pad
small maglight
packtowel large
colubia sun hat
snowpeak cookset, pot and mug
I carry an esbit stove with trixone fuel cartridges, I am goin to get a can of sterno to try it out
2 small lighters, 2 boxes of matches
moleskin
trashbag
leatherman kick
whiskey kit consiting of:
1 16 oz flask of Jameson Irish Whiskey ( yummy)
2 packs of suger per night
lemon juice
cloves
Ocean waves chicago sunglasses with case
Food:
first leg of trip:
3 breakfeast
4 lunches
4 dinners
7 cliff bars
4 gatorade packets
4 instant coffes
7 green teas
4 splendas
I think I will go with 1 50 oz camelback and two 1.5 liter publix plastic water bottles. The trail water supply looks good
there will also be some vitamins and things weighing less then a pound or two.

I want to carry a tripod with a Nikon D40, with 18-55mm lense.

So any suggestions, comments, cries of verbal abuse? Like I said I can carry more weight, partially due out of neccesity and partially because I like extra comforts. I am planning on resupplying in Walasi-Yi center/ hostel. Also I am planning on going the 5th of Sept thru 11th. If anyone is familair with the weather, let me know if my clothes are adequate. Thanks for your help, and I hope everyone is safe and has fun. I look forward to hearing from you.

[Gray Blazer]

What? No cast iron cookware?

[MikenSalem]

Whew! That brings back memories, bad ones. More water capacity, food hanging rope. Nobody cares how you look or smell -I'd look over the clothes.

[Feral Bill]

You're happy? No problem.

[BitBucket]

that time of the year, it will still be pretty warm during the days (80-90-100) with drops to around 55-60-low 70s at night...Humidity will still be a real problem

I was there last week in September in 2007 and the temps never got below 50 at night and hovered around upper 70's to low 80s during the day.

I had a 25 degree bag that I slept on top of in my long johns at night...walked in shorts and a t-shirt during the days

Take 3 pair of socks (one clean pair to sleep in at night and 2 to swap out during the days)....the UA briefs are good as they will dry quickly on the back of the pack

Carry some water proof bags for your NIKON setup...it will get wet!

Enjoy the trip...we're planning on going back in mid September for a week or so....

[Gray Blazer]

that time of the year, it will still be pretty warm during the days (80-90-100) with drops to around 55-60-low 70s at night...Humidity will still be a real problem

I was there last week in September in 2007 and the temps never got below 50 at night and hovered around upper 70's to low 80s during the day.

I had a 25 degree bag that I slept on top of in my long johns at night...walked in shorts and a t-shirt during the days

Take 3 pair of socks (one clean pair to sleep in at night and 2 to swap out during the days)....the UA briefs are good as they will dry quickly on the back of the pack

Carry some water proof bags for your NIKON setup...it will get wet!

Enjoy the trip...we're planning on going back in mid September for a week or so....

Check the 10 day forecast on the weather channel before you go. You could get an early rogue cold front. This is July and it was 36 degrees at Newfound Gap last week.

[Summit]

On thing that jumps out at me is long johns but no jacket? If you expect it to be cold enough for long johns, wouldn't you need a warmth layer for your upper body? If you're going in hot/warm weather, leave the long johns at home.

Then I'd replace the mag light with a light, cheap headlamp. I carried a mag light for years. Now the only question I ask myself is . . . why?

[Berryj121]

The deal with the long johns and no jacket is I fig I could stay warm with the johns and may throw over a shell if it got to windy. The johns were just for the night

[Berryj121]

Freeze dried all the way

[russb]

rain gear? unless I missed it.

[Rainman]

What I would leave behind:

Deodorant. You are going to smell no matter what.

Mag-light. Get a light headlamp.

1 lighter, 1 box of matches. If you have one of each that is already a backup

Camera sounds like overkill, but that is a personal preference. There are so many lightweight 7 and 8 mega-pixel cameras that will take great photos, it seems like more trouble than it's worth.

[Lone Wolf]

So be fore I get into my list a little background.
I am 6 foot 3 260 pounds, pretty big guy. Ultralight hiking products or anything with the words North Face do not fit comfortably around me. I also do not subscribe to the philosphy of less is more. While I attemopt to reduce my weight, I subscribe to one principle rule. I want to enjoy myself. The most weight comes from three sources, water, food and alcohol. Yep I said it, I have a whiskey kit. There is nothing like a night cap over looking some small town on the edge of a rock face. That being said, here is my pack list, any comments would be appreciated:
Kelty redcloud 6400
50 oz camelback
2 under armor tshirts
1 columbia convertable pants
1 columbia short
2 smartwool crew socks2 ua boxer briefs
1 set of long johns
1 katadayn water filter
pack cover or trash bag ( u decide)

tolitres: toliet paper, tooth brush( cut in half) deoadarent and toothpaste ( travel size), lotremen and campsoap, travel size gold bond

Tent: kelty corrie 1
kelty 20 degree down
thermarest sleeping pad
small maglight
packtowel large
colubia sun hat
snowpeak cookset, pot and mug
I carry an esbit stove with trixone fuel cartridges, I am goin to get a can of sterno to try it out
2 small lighters, 2 boxes of matches
moleskin
trashbag
leatherman kick
whiskey kit consiting of:
1 16 oz flask of Jameson Irish Whiskey ( yummy)
2 packs of suger per night
lemon juice
cloves
Ocean waves chicago sunglasses with case
Food:
first leg of trip:
3 breakfeast
4 lunches
4 dinners
7 cliff bars
4 gatorade packets
4 instant coffes
7 green teas
4 splendas
I think I will go with 1 50 oz camelback and two 1.5 liter publix plastic water bottles. The trail water supply looks good
there will also be some vitamins and things weighing less then a pound or two.

I want to carry a tripod with a Nikon D40, with 18-55mm lense.

So any suggestions, comments, cries of verbal abuse? Like I said I can carry more weight, partially due out of neccesity and partially because I like extra comforts. I am planning on resupplying in Walasi-Yi center/ hostel. Also I am planning on going the 5th of Sept thru 11th. If anyone is familair with the weather, let me know if my clothes are adequate. Thanks for your help, and I hope everyone is safe and has fun. I look forward to hearing from you.

it's all good. add and subtract as you go. you'll figure it out quickly

[Mango]

Rainman's comments were what I was going to say. I didn't see water treatment in there. As to clothes, take no more than you can put on at one time. You might try to find a lighter way to carry the booze and mixers. Have a great hike.

[fredmugs]

First off you fail to mention how far you are going or how many miles a day. Since you mentioned Walasi-Yi I will assume you are starting at Springer and heading north for 7 nights.

Walasi-Yi is 30 miles in. Carry enough food to get there. You can either get re-supplies there or mail/leave a re-supply package for when you arrive.

DO NOT listen to anyone on here telling you what the weather is going to be like 2 months from now. 2 years ago I hiked in central VA in the middle of Oct and it was in the upper 80s every day.

Totally agree that fit is more important than weight.

Clif bars suck.

[fredmugs]

Rainman's comments were what I was going to say. I didn't see water treatment in there. As to clothes, take no more than you can put on at one time. You might try to find a lighter way to carry the booze and mixers. Have a great hike.

***? Take no more clothes than you can put on at one time???

Katadyn water filter = water treatment.

[Many Walks]

Agree with LW, take what you want and by the time you're 20 miles in you'll know exactly what's important or not. Every oz. will cross your mind in GA.

Suggest bringing a large zip lock bag for the camera. It would be a shame to get that soaked. Have fun!

[Yukon]

Carry what you want man, who cares what anyone else thinks...

[Rainman]

Carry what you want man, who cares what anyone else thinks...

He does. That's why he asked.

[John B]

I'd just ask if you've ever worn UnderArmour before, because if you haven't I'd suggest that you do so. There are several threads here about UnderArmour, but I think it's fair to say that many simply hate the stuff for two primary reasons -- after wearing if for a day or so, it really seems to stink far more than 'normal' hiking gear. Second, while some people like the "second skin" feeling, others find it to be too much, particularly those of us who are on the large side of life -- personally I thought it felt like wearing a rubber band. Finally, it's a bit expensive.

You asked about a pack cover or a trash bag. I vote both. I'm paranoid about my gear getting wet, and I use a trash compactor bag inside my pack and a bright orange pack cover, too.

I used to blister a lot, but I never cared for moleskin. I found that duct tape was much better, and that Johnson&Johnson Elastikon tape is the best of the best.

I'd switch the GatorAde packets for Emergen-C -- same size, about the same flavor, but you get the blast of vitamins B and C.

Two tiny Bic lighters will be plenty.

I always wear sunglasses when I"m not hiking but have never found a need for them while hiking -- on the AT, you're mostly under a tree canopy the entire time.

Nothing, and I mean no instant coffee at all, compares to Starbucks instant. You can only buy it in Seattle, Chicago, or on-line. It's expensive, but it's seriously tremendously good.

Don't forget rain gear.

A wool knit hat and glove liners will help keep you warm and they don't weigh much at all.

You'll have a couple of days hiking to try out your gear; when you get to Walaysi, they've very good at helping people reduce weight.

[skinewmexico]

I don't like Underarmour because it is incredibly overpriced, considering it's just a knock-off of existing products. And it's hard to trash a gear list with some many up front conditions.

[LockJaww]

He hikes with a "whiskey kit " !! A man after my own heart...But Jamesons?...Since you're going to be hiking in prime American Whiskey/Bourbon country....May I suggest one of my Southern favorites....Booker's....One of Kentucky's finest to be sure...No "kit" needed...Just a cup of some sort and a little water...Mothers milk never tasted finer...Pure nectar of the gods...
Enjoy you're hike.

[gravy4601]

underarmor is way over priced and tends to fall apart after so long atleast the shirt i bought did

[Yukon]

He hikes with a "whiskey kit " !! A man after my own heart...But Jamesons?...Since you're going to be hiking in prime American Whiskey/Bourbon country....May I suggest one of my Southern favorites....Booker's....One of Kentucky's finest to be sure...No "kit" needed...Just a cup of some sort and a little water...Mothers milk never tasted finer...Pure nectar of the gods...
Enjoy you're hike.

Makers mark all the way :)

[jesse]

if you cut 2/3 of your tooth brush you could carry more booze.

[Petr]

A vote for Knob Creek...sure Maker's Mark has the cool drippy wax thing going, but nothing goes down as smooth and warm as Knob.

[Hooch]

A vote for Knob Creek...sure Maker's Mark has the cool drippy wax thing going, but nothing goes down as smooth and warm as Knob.Apparently, you've never had Woodford Reserve (http://www.woodfordreserve.com).

[Summit]

if you cut 2/3 of your tooth brush you could carry more booze.Now there's a die-hard boozing ULer! :D :p

[drastic_quench]

Why ruin Jameson with the sugar, lemon, and cloves? Save the perfume for the cheap stuff.

[SunnyWalker]

IMHO: How much does the pack weight? Look at that issue. Ditch the: pants U use shorts only), tent (change to Hammock), maglight (change to headlamp), sterno (you'll love the Esbitt), Take one lighter and maybe one small box matches. The two bottles . . . how much do they weigh? I use gatorade bottles. When they get dirty throw them away and buy two new bottles of favorite gatorade, drink and then use for water. Pot and mug steel, aluminum or Titanium? Use Alum or the Tit. 2 oz of suger a night??? Wow that's some weight. Have a good one. ps. how much whiskey would one put in a cup of coffee to taste good?

[Panzer1]

I would add a map and compass and a guidebook.
I would also add a watch, useful as a aid to navigation and other uses.
a lightweight wallet with cash, credit cards and ID.
at least 25 feet of some kind of light weight rope or cord.
toiletry: add a pair of ear plugs for sleeping in shelters.
add a pair of sandals for wearing in camp.
add a pair of trekking poles.



2 small lighters, 2 boxes of matches
I would carry just one lighter and one box of matches. 2 of each seems like a bit of overkill.


packtowel largeInstead of one large pack towel I would carry 2 small pack towels. One would be for cleaning my face/body. The other one, make it a different color, would be used for cleaning gear.


Ocean waves chicago sunglasses with caseinstead of carrying a expensive pair of sunglasses in a heavy case, I would carry a cheap pair wrapped in a paper towel. You will seldom use the sunglasses.

Panzer

[David@whiteblaze]

IMHO, drop the whiskey kit, i would take hot cocoa mix instead of coffee, no sugar needed, but still caffiene in the chocolate, i love hammocks, but i would hate to have to run a few miles in rain for shelter.

[Cannibal]

Makers Mark is a close second, but my favorite is a whiskey called 1792. Very, very good. Usually about the same price as Makers.

[David@whiteblaze]

please excuse my earlier comment, i didnt realize that hammocks had tarps.

[SunnyWalker]

A little off subject, but how much whiskey in a cup of coffee? I guess it is really up to the drinker, pretty subjective. But doe you retain the coffee taste?