Section GA in March - Gear list check

[Joker4ink]

Hi everyone,

In mid-March I am sectioning Georgia. Here is my potential gear list, which does not include what I am wearing. Let me know what you think. Thanks


Category Item Weight (oz)
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CLOTHING
Frogg Toggs 10.41
Dry-wick short sleeve 5.78
MH down jacket 11.98
NF winter hat 2.56
Underwear 3.52
Patagonia baselayer pants 6.85
Patagonia long sleeve baselayer 7.89
Socks - 1 pair 1.08
Total:3.13lb

COOKING
Fuel bottle (with alcohol) 6.50
Sno-Peak cup w/supercat & windscreen 3.94
Spork (from Taco Bell) 0.12
Total: .66lb

FOOTWEAR
Asics camp shoes 26.00
Sprint Aquatics Mesh Shoes 1.85
Total: .74lb

GEAR
Osprey Exos 58 40.00
Go-Lite Shangri-La 1 shelter & polycro 25.00
1st Aid 2.00
Compass 2.86
Leatherman 2.00
Mini-Bic Lighter 0.40
Nalgene 3L bladder 11.00
Pack liner (trash bag) 2.00
Headlamp w/batteries 2.67
Ursack Minor w/mason line & beaner 4.35
Total: 5.77lb

MISCELLANEOUS
2012 AT companion (copy to legal paper) 0.63
AA batteries - 2 1.03
AAA batteries - 3 0.85
Aquamira or Katadyn 1.00
Bandana 0.97
Camera with case 7.79
Mini tripod 1.17
GA& NC Maps 5.35
Hand Sanitizer 3.00
Ipod w/headphones 1.81
Journal 4.85
Pen 0.30
Playing cards 3.22
Toilet paper 4.00
Glide, toothbrush & paste 4.00
Water bottle 0.40
Total: 2.52lb

SLEEP
Exped pillow 2.86
Marmot down bag 34.00
Sleep clothes 14.80
Sleeping/camp socks 0.76
Z-Lite sleeping pad 14.00
Total: 4.34lb

Total Weight: 18.16lb

By the time I add food (for 3 days) & water, I assume I will be about 26 pounds starting out. Is there other gear I should add to this list?

[Joker4ink]

correction to footwear: it's 1.74lb, not .74...I wish

[TOMP]

Looks good, are you counting your sleep clothes weight 2 times? once as baselayer and once as sleep clothes. Or are these 2 different sets of clothes? If they are different you may have too much clothes.

I dont think you need anything, maybe a rope, but you could lose some things but why bother keep the luxuries it is a section hike. Also seems like heavy camp shoes, I bring sneaker as camp shoes too but I also hike in them, I wouldnt bother to bring them for only 3 days.

[Joker4ink]

Good catch on the baselayers being listed twice! I plan on wearing one set of baselayers, and that set that is listed would be the ones to sleep in. I will look into other options for sneakers; that is pretty heavy.

With regards to my days on the trail, I will be out 9 days so I can go approach trail to NC. I figured 3 days of food before resupply...I can see how the way it was written would look like I'm only out 3 days though.

[Lyte-w8-hyker]

What's your shelter/tent

[Lyte-w8-hyker]

What's your shelter/tent


found it. My list for that section in april will be similar

[Joker4ink]

I like my GoLite but am considering a Tarptent...the weight is just about the same, but having the bug netting would be nice, here in New England. Not necessary in GA in March though.

[tuswm]

two things about the kitchen. why not a real spoon or spork? I have found that the disposable ones all ways break. Also how small is your cooking cup? I know that as soon as I start eating more I like to have a pot that is a full liter. I have a Z-rest also. I have found that on the hard wood floor of a shelter or on rocks the Z-rest just doesn't cut it for me. In the desert where you sleep on sand every night its great and its immune to cactus thorns.

.......But if it works for you. I also have a Z rest.

[Joker4ink]

I have always used the TB spork as it has been durable with it's flexability. However, this could present an issue with it being cold. I have a sea to summit spoon that may be the better option for the trip.

The sno-peak holds 20 ounces. I mainly use it to boil water to FBC.

I very much like my Z-Lite but it's not everyone's cup of tea.

Yesterday I talked with a gentleman I know who was a thru and there were a few things he recommended I modify: less clothes, reconsider the down jacket (not practical to hike in), lose the mesh shoes, check into a marmot driclime jacket, consider a fleece.

Definately a few things I need to think about and see what I can do to keep my base weight down.

[TOMP]

Full down jackets do get very hot when you hike. I like to use a down vest. But the down or any insulation layer will get hot when hiking, it is more important to have it when you stop and you start to get cold, just put it on and your good to go. The light weight and compressibility makes it easy to carry in your pack. Multi-day hikes include a decent amount of stopped time/ camp time so make sure you have what you need to stay warm during that time as well.

[Juice]

I gave up down jackets while hiking, my back would eventually get wet. I picked up a Patagonia Nano Puff pullover on sale a few years ago and I've beat the hell out of it. Warm, lightweight and it has a few little ember holes without spilling down tufts. I'm going to destroy this thing and eventually send it in for a replacement because they IRONCLAD guarantee their gear. I've got several pieces they've replaced over the years.

[Tinker]

From OP : Ursack Minor w/mason line & beaner 4.35

Mason line will cut through tree bark, damaging branches. I switched to a flat woven spectra line to make it easier on the trees.

If I read the OP right, he's only hiking the Ga. section? No need for camp shoes for a 9 day (taking it easy) hike. :)