My gear list for Summer/Fall month long AT section hike

[BigBadger]

Hi yall! I'm new here. There is so much great information on the internet now as compared to 15 years ago when I first started hiking!

I enjoy reading other people's gear lists and the discussions that follow, I hope you do too!

I'm cutting weight down to sub 30 lbs and I'm replacing most of my old and worn out heavy gear. I'm also ditching the tent for hammock camping.

Here is what I have come up with so far and it tallys at approx 28 pounds. What do you fine folks think?

Am I forgetting anything? I'd especially like to hear from people who already own these pieces of gear or alternative pieces that I may not be aware of.

I've used the manufacture listed weight for these items and guessed on some things. I haven't bought anything yet. The weights here are listed in ounces.


REI Venturi 40 Pack 44
"Packa" pack cover and rain coat 13
MSR Hydromedary Hydration Bag 5.8

Shelter/Sleeping
Blackbird Double Layer 1.0 26.5
Hammock Carabiner Set 1.6
big Mamajamba w/panel pulls 14
Big Mamajamba Door Kit 8
3 season under quilt 12.5
3 season "Mamba" regular top quilt 19
Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite Sleeping Pad 10
8 MSR Groundhog tent stakes 4.8
Sea to Summit eVent Compression Dry Sack (sleeping) 5

Cooking
msr pocket rocket 3
msr isopro fuel cannister 8
Brunton CanStand 0.7
MSR SweetWater Purifier System 11
Nalgene 32oz Wide Mouth Tritan Water Bottle 3.2
Nalgene 32oz Wide Mouth Tritan Water Bottle 3.2
MSR Quick Connect Bottle Adapter 1.3
MSR Quick Connect Bottle Adapter 1.3
MSR Titan Kettle 4.2
MSR Titan Fork and Spoon 1
waterproof matches 1
lighter 1
MSR Mugmate Coffee Tea Filter 1
scour pad for pot? 1

Clothing On Body
Patagonia Capilene 3 Crew Top - Men's long sleeve
Merrell Torreon Crew Shirt
The North Face Paramount Peak Convertible Pants
Under Armour Compression Shorts
trail runner hiking boots
bandanna

Clothing In Pack
3 pairs hiking socks Thorlo CoolMax Light Hiker Socks 4
2 pairs REI Silk One Liner Socks 2
flip flop camp shoes 2
Patagonia Capilene 2 Long-Sleeve Crew Shirt (underwear) 6
Patagonia Capilene 2 Long Underwear Bottoms (underwear) 6
REI Ultra Light Pants (rain/wind) 11
Patagonia Nano Puff Hoodie Jacket 14
Outdoor Research Option Balaclava 2

First Aid/Tolietries
Leatherman Style CS Multi-Tool 1.4
Duct Tape -1/2 Roll in plastic bag 2.4
1/2 roll of toilet paper 3.1
Toothbrush 0.4
Dr Bronners soap 2.9
Micro Light (backup for headlamp) 0.4
Vitamins 3
Tylenol/Asprin 1.8
Whistle 0.8
Package of Moleskins 0.6
bug spray 2
sunglasses 1.6
Eyeglass Case (for sunglasses) 4.3
Eyeglass Neckholder 0.3
Money, ID and other documents 2
chap stick 1
benadryl 2
imoddium AD 2
liquid bandage/second skin/Skin Lube 2
heart burn med 1
sun block 2
some bandages/anti biotic cream/ace wrap 8
safety pins 1

Navigation/Communication
Black Diamond Spot Headlamp 3
compass/thermometer 2
AT paper trail map 1

Food/Water
2 liters of water 64
6 days of food 80

Total Weight in pounds 27.63125

[Papa D]

This is a good list, but if you want to be lighter, I'd ditch the following items:

no water filter - use aqua mira or dropper of bleach

MSR Hydration Bag - you already have two water bottles (good for liquor though)

Bottle adaptors

take instant coffee and loose the filter - starbucks or trader joes (really good)

you only need one pair of extra socks - for real

leatherman is too heavy - just get a tiny pocketknife
- you really won't use the pliers to fix anything

your first aid kit might be a bit heavy - all I carry is tape for working on my feet,
"Vitamin I", latex gloves, sunscreen / bug combo I mix up, and coaches tape

you don't need the compass or the thermometer - you can tell if it's warm or cold and following the white blazes does not require a compass

other than that, my personal preference is to sleep in a tent / tarp nice and flat vs the hammock, but you're on the right track.

have a blast

[Papa D]

oh - not sure you need the canister stand but you might want some MSR hot pot tongs - I think they are about 2 oz.

[Luddite]

Good list. I would bring 32oz Gatorade bottles instead of the Nalgenes.




leatherman is too heavy - just get a tiny pocketknife
- you really won't use the pliers to fix anything


He has the CS. Its actually pretty small and light.

[BigBadger]

no water filter - use aqua mira or dropper of bleach
Bottle adaptors
take instant coffee and loose the filter - starbucks or trader joes (really good)
you only need one pair of extra socks - for real
leatherman is too heavy - just get a tiny pocketknife
- you really won't use the pliers to fix anything
your first aid kit might be a bit heavy - all I carry is tape for working on my feet,
"Vitamin I", latex gloves, sunscreen / bug combo I mix up, and coaches tape

you don't need the compass or the thermometer - you can tell if it's warm or cold and following the white blazes does not require a compass

other than that, my personal preference is to sleep in a tent / tarp nice and flat vs the hammock, but you're on the right track.

have a blast

good advice!

I'll try that instant coffee and see if I like it. If I don't, I don't mind carrying extra weight for my cup of joe.

Do I need to wait 4 hours after applying the aqua mira?

[BigBadger]

Good list. I would bring 32oz Gatorade bottles instead of the Nalgenes.
He has the CS. Its actually pretty small and light.

I think I will take you advice on the bottles, especially if I lose the filter for aqua mira. I like that knife! The scissors might come in handy and the tweezers should help with removing ticks?