dukakis
01-20-2013, 07:23
I could use some recommendations for my hike as I haven't done any significant backpacking in over eight years. Below is my gear list for this years' thru hike. As it stands, it looks like I will have a base weight of ~25lbs before food and water. Everything in green has been purchased. I'm open to any changes that are suggested. Especially for any gear that has yet to be purchased or decided on. I'm still in Afghanistan and wanted to hold off on purchasing a pack, bag, and shoes to make sure everything fits right. So please feel free to blast away.
-Duke
Item
Choice
Weight
Cost
Purchased
Rainjacket
GoLite Tumalo Trinity
10
74.99
Feb 10th
Rainpants
GoLite Tumalo Trinity
7
49.99
Feb 10th
Merino Bottoms
Patagonia Merino 2 Light
6.3
52.97
Mtn Gear
Merino Top
Patagonia Merino 2 Light
4.9
59.97
Mtn Gear
Synthetic Shorts (2)
Eastbay Half-Split Short
9
29.98
Amazon
Synthetic Shirts (2)
UA Tech™ Shortsleeve T-Shirt
8
46
In Person
Down Jacket
Patagonia Down Sweater
12.1
0
Own
Socks (3)
Darn Tough Vermont
3
48.96
Campmor
Shoes
In Person
Gloves
In Person
Neckwarmer
Turtle Fur Neckwarmer
3
12.99
Amazon
Beanie
Turtle Fur Fleece Cuffed Hat
3
15.99
Amazon
Pack
In Person
Rain Cover
In Person
Sleeping Bag
In Person
Sleeping Pad
Thermarest NeoAir Xlite
12
159.95
Campmor
Food Bag
Ursack Minor
5.3
49.95
Vendor
Tent
MSR Hubba Solo
52
279.95
Campmor
Groundcloth
MSR Hubba Solo Footprint
5
39.95
Campmor
Trekking Poles
Leki Trail
19.4
66.46
Amazon
Headlamp
Petzl Tikka
2.5
0
Own
Water Bladder
MSR 6L Dromedary
6.9
35.98
Amazon
Bladder Spigot
MSR Spigot Cap
1.1
9.95
Campmor
Water Hose
MSR Hydration Kit
2
16.98
Campmor
Stove
MSR PocketRocket
4.2
39.95
Campmor
Fuel Bottle
MSR IsoPro
4
5
Cookpot
MSR Quick Solo
11.3
44.98
Campmor
Utensils
Light My Fire Titanium Spork
0.6
13.98
Amazon
Water Filter
MSR MiniWorks EX
16
89.95
Campmor
Knife
Gerber Multi Plier 600 DET
9.6
0
Own
First Aid Kit
AM Kits Day Tripper Kit
15
26.99
Campmor
Insect Repellant
In Person
Toiletries
In Person
Stuff Sacks
In Person
Tablet
iPad Mini 2
11
In Person
Phone
iPhone 5
3.9
In Person
Camera
Nikon Coolpix S9300
7.6
In Person
AT Guidebook
AWOL's 2013 AT Guide
8.4
15.95
Author
Towel
PackTowl Personal Medium
2
16.95
Mtn Gear
Total Weight / Cost
266.1
$ 912.92
Pounds
16.63
-Duke
Item
Choice
Weight
Cost
Purchased
Rainjacket
GoLite Tumalo Trinity
10
74.99
Feb 10th
Rainpants
GoLite Tumalo Trinity
7
49.99
Feb 10th
Merino Bottoms
Patagonia Merino 2 Light
6.3
52.97
Mtn Gear
Merino Top
Patagonia Merino 2 Light
4.9
59.97
Mtn Gear
Synthetic Shorts (2)
Eastbay Half-Split Short
9
29.98
Amazon
Synthetic Shirts (2)
UA Tech™ Shortsleeve T-Shirt
8
46
In Person
Down Jacket
Patagonia Down Sweater
12.1
0
Own
Socks (3)
Darn Tough Vermont
3
48.96
Campmor
Shoes
In Person
Gloves
In Person
Neckwarmer
Turtle Fur Neckwarmer
3
12.99
Amazon
Beanie
Turtle Fur Fleece Cuffed Hat
3
15.99
Amazon
Pack
In Person
Rain Cover
In Person
Sleeping Bag
In Person
Sleeping Pad
Thermarest NeoAir Xlite
12
159.95
Campmor
Food Bag
Ursack Minor
5.3
49.95
Vendor
Tent
MSR Hubba Solo
52
279.95
Campmor
Groundcloth
MSR Hubba Solo Footprint
5
39.95
Campmor
Trekking Poles
Leki Trail
19.4
66.46
Amazon
Headlamp
Petzl Tikka
2.5
0
Own
Water Bladder
MSR 6L Dromedary
6.9
35.98
Amazon
Bladder Spigot
MSR Spigot Cap
1.1
9.95
Campmor
Water Hose
MSR Hydration Kit
2
16.98
Campmor
Stove
MSR PocketRocket
4.2
39.95
Campmor
Fuel Bottle
MSR IsoPro
4
5
Cookpot
MSR Quick Solo
11.3
44.98
Campmor
Utensils
Light My Fire Titanium Spork
0.6
13.98
Amazon
Water Filter
MSR MiniWorks EX
16
89.95
Campmor
Knife
Gerber Multi Plier 600 DET
9.6
0
Own
First Aid Kit
AM Kits Day Tripper Kit
15
26.99
Campmor
Insect Repellant
In Person
Toiletries
In Person
Stuff Sacks
In Person
Tablet
iPad Mini 2
11
In Person
Phone
iPhone 5
3.9
In Person
Camera
Nikon Coolpix S9300
7.6
In Person
AT Guidebook
AWOL's 2013 AT Guide
8.4
15.95
Author
Towel
PackTowl Personal Medium
2
16.95
Mtn Gear
Total Weight / Cost
266.1
$ 912.92
Pounds
16.63