HELP! First time thru-hiker gear list check

[tdowner311]

I'm hiking sobo with my wife in July. Here is the list of Gear we planned on taking. Please Help out with any suggestions such as things we need or dont need! Thanks!

Me

Backpack: Osprey Kestrel 38 http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/product/multi-use/kestrel_38new?tab=specifications
Reg Underwear: 2 pair ExOfficio Give'N'Go http://www.exofficio.com/products/details/mens-give-n-go-boxer-brief
Long Underwear: 1 pair Smartwool Long Johns http://www.smartwool.com/mens/m-lightweight-bottom-6517.html
Shirt 1: Long Sleeve T with InsectShield http://haeleum.com/products/braedan-carbon
Shirt 2: Long sleeve Button up with roll up sleeves http://www.exofficio.com/products/details/mens-air-strip-tall-long-sleeve-shirt
Pants : 2 pair 1 khaki, 1 grey http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/patagonia-mens-gi-iii-pants-32-inch-inseam?p=55029-0-176
Shoes: Vibram Five Finger Flow http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/Five-Fingers-Flow-Mens.htm
Water Purifier: Steripen Adventurer Opti http://www.steripen.com/adventurer-opti
Hooded Fleece: Mens R1 Hoody http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/patagonia-mens-regulator-r1-fleece-hoody?p=40072-0-598
Rain jacket: Patagonia Rain Shadow Jacket http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/patagonia-mens-rain-shadow-jacket?p=84475-0-176
Water Bottle: Infinity DukJug 1L http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-BPA-Free-Backcountry-Polypropylene-1-Liter/dp/B0024F6AOO/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1334843891&sr=1-2
Sleep Liner: Cocoon mummy sleeping bag liner Ripstop Silk http://www.cocoon.at/eng/show.php?doc=frameset&page=cocoon_ckat1&kat=3&prod=10&fab=0
Sleep Bag: Jacks 'R' Better Sierra Stealth http://www.jacksrbetter.com/Wearable%20Quilts.htm
Hammock + Tree Straps: HammockBliss NoSeeUm No More Hammock + Tree Straps http://www.hammockbliss.com/No_See_Um_No_More.html
Tarp: Granite Gear White Lightning Ultralight http://www.amazon.com/Granite-Gear-White-Lightning-Ultralight/dp/B000XUJ206
Towel: Discovery Trekking Ultralight http://www.discoverytrekking.com/ultralite-backpacking-towel
Wash Kit: 2 Travel toothbrushes, Travel toothpaste, Baking Soda, 2 sticks deodorant, Wet ones biodegradable wipes, Brawny paper towel (toilet paper) Razor with interchangeable heads, nail clippers.
Med Kit: Ibuprofen, cold/flu caps, bismuth caps, tweezers
Multi-Tool: Leather man Skeletool
Food + Water
Netbook
Umbrella

The Wife

Backpack: Osprey Kestrel 38 http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/product/multi-use/kestrel_38new?tab=specifications
Hooded Fleece: Mens R1 Hoody http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/patagonia-mens-regulator-r1-fleece-hoody?p=40072-0-598
Water Bottle: Infinity DukJug 1L http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-BPA-Free-Backcountry-Polypropylene-1-Liter/dp/B0024F6AOO/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1334843891&sr=1-2
Sleep Liner: Cocoon mummy sleeping bag liner Ripstop Silk http://www.cocoon.at/eng/show.php?doc=frameset&page=cocoon_ckat1&kat=3&prod=10&fab=0
Sleep Bag: Jacks 'R' Better Sierra Stealth http://www.jacksrbetter.com/Wearable%20Quilts.htm
Towel: Discovery Trekking Ultralight http://www.discoverytrekking.com/ultralite-backpacking-towel
Rain jacket: Patagonia Rain Shadow Jacket http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/patagonia-womens-rain-shadow-jacket?p=84484-0-371&pcc=1128
Shoes: Vibram Five Finger Flow https://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/Five-Fingers-Flow-Womens.htm
Underwear: 6 Pairs Seamless Shorty's http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/pid1227985
Pant 1: Patagonia All Out Capri's http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/patagonia-womens-all-out-capris?p=21223-0-920
Pant 2: Patagonia Simple Guide http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/patagonia-womens-simple-guide-pants?p=83193-0-751#BVRRWidgetID
Shirts: 1 long sleeve 1 short T. http://haeleum.com/shop/womens
Bra: 2 UA Armour Bra http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/pid1233077
Multi-Tool: Leatherman Juice S2
Diva Cup
Go-Girl Feminine Urination Device
Food + water

[bigcranky]

I'm impressed that you can get all of that into 2300 cubic inches. I have a Kestrel 36, and like it, but it's my day hiking with cameras pack. Of course, the 38 is a top loader and probably has much more useful capacity than the 2 liters difference would suggest.

Overall that's a pretty good list. Things on your list that I would not take:

Deodorant
Second pair of pants (but I hike in shorts and wouldn't take any pants.)
Both multitools, just the smallest SAKL is fine
Netbook, I find a phone is plenty. Anywhere you can get wi-fi there is usually a computer you can use
Regular underwear
Umbrella - tried it a few times, gave up

Other thoughts:

I'd want more water capacity than a liter each, and soda bottles are a lot lighter. I would want something to collect water for the evening, I usually take a 6-liter Platy bag. Sometimes the springs are far away, and it's nice to make the trip only once.
Are you going all cold food?
Have you used all this on the trail?

[Tom Murphy]

I didn't see her shelter listed. Are you sharing a hammock?

I don't see any kitchen/cooking gear listed. Going "cold food"?

What are you using to filter the floaties before hitting them with the UV, the discovery towels?

Have you put in long miles with the 5 fingers? I use Salomon Techamphibian Water Shoes so I am sympatico. It took me a while to build up my ankles, calves, feet to the lack of support.

How are you re-charging the Netbook?

Do you both need multi-tools?

A few large bandages could be added to the 1st aid but I like your "less is more" approach.

Umbrella and rain jacket?

Him: 2 pair of undies Her: 6 pairs of undies CLASSIC !

Lighter or matches? whistles? headlamps? sun screen? bug lotion? map? compass? credit card or ATM card? wallet?

[Moose2001]

I'm impressed that you can get all of that into 2300 cubic inches.

Yeah! I totally agree. After a month on the trail, my food bag wouldn't even fit in 2300 cubic inches! (ok..maybe that's a bit over the top but it's close!) Have you tried getting all your gear AND food/water in that pack?

The other question I'd have is have you done any miles in those shoes? Not sure I'd want to try to hike through Maine with shoes that give you no support.

[bigcranky]

Yeah, I was gonna say that about my food bag, too. Maybe a little exaggerated, but not by much. My hiker hunger hits the first or second day on the trail.

[Excell]

I like your list. Very impressive. Here is my gear set up. The weight at the bottom is without food and water. Adding that obviously increases my weight. 4 days of food and a liter and a half of water takes it from 14 1/2 pounds to 22 pounds. 10 days of food for the 100 mile wilderness (10 days is exaggerated!!), weighs just under 35#. Great post. I wish you the best.




Carrying Equipment
Weight (oz)


Osprey Hornet 46 Ruck Sack
26


REI dry bag
3.6


REI Duck's Back60 Ruck Cover
4


TOTAL
33.6






Sleep and Shelter
Weight (oz)


Big Agnes Fly Creer UL1 tent w/ footprint & stakes
37


Halo +40 Sleeping bag w/compression sack & REI dry bag
26.8


Thermarest Z-lite
5.2


TOTAL
69






Cooking
Weight (oz)


Cooking Cup w/ thermal protection and spoon
6.2


Esbit fuel cube stove w/ zip lock bag
3.1


Fuel cubes
9.2


TOTAL
18.5






Clothes
Weight (oz)


Polartec Fleece Beanie
1.4


Nothface Summit Series Jacket
10


Bandana/Scarf
3.6


Shorts
8.2


Short sleeve shirt
3.6


Exefficio Underwear
2.8


Clothes dry bag
1.4


Silk Pants
3.6


Silk Shirt
3.6


TOTAL
38.2






Clothes that I am wearing
Weight (oz)


Salomon Speedcross 3 trail runner shoes
22.6


Dorfman Pacific Hat
5.4


Smart wool socks
2.8


Exefficio Underwear
2.8


Smart wool socks
2.2


REI pants
13


Knee Brace
4


Trekking Pole w/ duct tape
11


Exefficio Longsleeve shirt
8


TOTAL
71.8






Water and Food
Weight (oz)


Osprey 3L bladder w/ Sawyer filter
18.4


Plastic Water Bottle
1


TOTAL
19.4


4 days of food in dry bag
89






Misc
Weight (oz)


Poncho w/ carrying case
9.6


Medical kit w/ lip balm and super glue
4


Sea to Summit Bug net
1


Bear Grylles Leatherman
10.4


Sunglasses
0.8


Misc Dry Bag
0.6


Nikon Camera
4.2


2012 AT Data Book
2.8


Handfull of Ibuprofen in zip lock bag
2.2


Black Diamond Headlamp
3.2


Bic Lighter
0.8


Rope w/ zip lock bag
3.8


Flip phone
3.4


TOTAL
46.8






Hygiene Kit
Weight (oz)


Toilet Paper in zip lock bag
2.8


REI Dry towel w/ bag
2.2


Toothbrush and Toothpast
1.2


Hygiene Dry Bag
0.4


TOTAL
6.6






ALL TOTALS (0z)
232.3


in pounds
14.51875

[tdowner311]

We are sharing the hammock. I have put in the long miles on them, I run in a set of bikila's but she has not yet. Totally didnt even think about how to filter the floaties >.< She refuses to go with less than 6 pairs of underwear. Wallet seemed kinda obvious so i didnt list it >.>

[tdowner311]

We were planning on going cold food. Havent used any of it yet mostly just based this list off of the multitudes of research i have been doing for this trip. As far as fitting everything in the pack, I haven't filled it to the brim with food just yet. This is why I posted this list, to see exactly just how much I didnt notice :D We dont want to hike in shorts since we will be hitting winter months towards the end of our trip and we are trying to do this without mail drops or sending anything home. Thanks for the idea about the 6L platy bag.

[Moose2001]

Tdowner - I suspect you have SERIOUSLY underestimated the food issue. First - if you can go stoveless, more power to you. For me, having a hot meal is a vital issue, especially on those cold and rainy days the AT is known for. Second - I suspect you are SERIOUSLY underestimating the amount of food you'll need every day just to keep you going. At a minimum, you're talking about 1.5 pounds of food each, per day. As your hike progresses, it'll be more like 2 pounds per person, per day. Can you fit 5 days of food, clothing, water, hammock, sleeping gear and everything else in that pack?

You WILL want to hike in shorts! Can't even imagine attempting to hike in long pants once it gets over 45 degrees!

[Excell]

Tdowner - I suspect you have SERIOUSLY underestimated the food issue. First - if you can go stoveless, more power to you. For me, having a hot meal is a vital issue, especially on those cold and rainy days the AT is known for. Second - I suspect you are SERIOUSLY underestimating the amount of food you'll need every day just to keep you going. At a minimum, you're talking about 1.5 pounds of food each, per day. As your hike progresses, it'll be more like 2 pounds per person, per day. Can you fit 5 days of food, clothing, water, hammock, sleeping gear and everything else in that pack?

You WILL want to hike in shorts! Can't even imagine attempting to hike in long pants once it gets over 45 degrees!


You are spot on!! Food takes up a lot of space. Food and water when supplied full weigh more than all my gear and take up a lot of space. As for shorts.. hiking gets hot. Some people only wear pants, but I am with you.. shorts and short sleeve shirt on a hot day!!