My gear list. Total weight so far is 17.3 lbs. Let me know what you think.

[faxanadu]

A few things missing are: spork, deet, wipes, food bag, dry bag for clothes, collapsible water bag, duct tape.

One thing that concerns me is cold. Is a compression shirt, terramar top heat gear, magellan nylon long sleeve, and frogg toggs enough? Should i get a down jacket too?

Another thing, the frogg toggs while light don't seem to compress well at all.

v = verified weight with a scale




AT 2013 GEAR LIST















ITEM
WEIGHT (oz)
WEIGHT (g)
COST












Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1
44
1276
350




Big Agnes Copper Spur Footprint
4.5

50




REI Radiant Plus Down Bag
27

0




Osprey Exos 46 49L Pack
39
1105
180




Compass
1
29
0

v


Hygiene Kit
6.625
186
0

v


Fire Starting
2.25
66
0

v


Backup LED Light
2.25
63
0

v


50ft Nylon Rope
1.625
49
0

v


NeoAir Xlite 20x72
12.875
365
160

v


Ultralight Medical Kit 5
6.25
178
0

v


JetBoil Kitchen
19.25
548
0

v


Extra Fuel Canister
7
199
0

v


Guide Book
8.625
244
0

v


Petzl Head Lamp
2.875
82
0

v


Sawyer Squeeze
2.75
78
50

v


Sawyer Seringe (plastic wrap)
1.25
38
0

v


Sawyer 64oz Container
1.125
31
0

v


Sawyer 32oz Container
0.75
23
0

v










Total
191
4560





Total LBS
11.9375














CLOTHES
WEIGHT (oz)
WEIGHT (g)
COST












Terramar Top W8369
7
199
0

v


ScentCore Legs
8.375
237
0

v


Magellan Nylon Longsleeve
10
283
0

v


Magellan Nylon Zip Pants
14.625
417
0

v


Smartwool Socks (Sleep)
5.375
153
24

v


Bandanas
2.25
65
0

v


Experia Wool Socks Tholo Pads
1.5
43
15

v


Experia Wool Socks Tholo Pads
1.5
43
15

v


BCG Compression Shirt
5.625
161
0

v


UnderArmor Baklava
1.625
49
0

v


Glove Liners
1.625
49
0

v


Manzella Polyester Gloves
1.625
49
0

v


Adidas ClimaLite Boxer Briefs
2.25
65
0

v


Adidas ClimaLite Boxer Briefs
2.25
65
0

v


Adidas ClimaLite Boxer Briefs
2.25
65
0

v


Frogg Toggs Rain Jacket
5.625
357
0

v










Total
73.5
2300





Total LBS
4.59375














ELECTRONICS
WEIGHT (oz)
WEIGHT (g)
COST












IPhone 4 + LifeProof Case
6.125
173
0

v


Anker 8400 mAh Charger
6.5
184
0












Total
12.625
357





Total LBS
0.7890625














Grand Total
277.125
7217





Grand Total LBS
17.3203125














MISCELLANEOUS
WEIGHT (oz)
WEIGHT (g)
COST












Brooks Cascadia 7 Trail Shoes
26.375
749
0

v

[faxanadu]

I should note that the shoes aren't included in the total weight. I also should of left off the clothes that i'll be actually wearing. Therefore, my real pack weight right now is probably around 16 lbs.

[faxanadu]

Oh yeah, my goal weight before food was 20 lbs.

btw ... is there a way to edit posts?

[leaftye]

That's not bad. You can save a small amount of weight by using a bounce box for some of the pages in your guidebook, some of the first aid kit and your syringe. Your fire starter may be excessive. A mini bic should be more than enough, especially since there will other hikers at the shelters with all sorts of firestarters. I've come to consider the first aid kit to be a community kit, which can allow you to carry a little less. That is, when someone needs first aid, there are plenty of people to offer things from their first aid kit.


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[10-K]

Pretty good.

Don't forget a pack liner and maybe pack cover.

Throw in a couple of extra tent stakes to make up for the ones that inevitably get lost.. :)

Trash bag for trash.

You don't really need a backup light or tent footprint (though there are people who always take a FP).

You can make a FAK that only has what you think you'll need - band aids, small Neosporin, etc..

Agree with Leaftye about the fire starter - just take a mini-bic. 2 if you feel like you need a backup.

Lots of personal preference stuff - I wouldn't carry a Jetboil because of the weight.

Don't forget the duct tape so you can repair your Frogg Toggs.

[faxanadu]

Do either of yall think i need a down jacket?

- Im gonna ditch the fire starter and probably the second light.

[bubonicplay]

Ditch that heavy tent it's overkill

[grateful 2]

Do either of yall think i need a down jacket?

- Im gonna ditch the fire starter and probably the second light.
DEFINITELY need a heavier jacket. Reportedly 6 degrees on Roan Mtn today.

[Hot Flash]

DEFINITELY need a heavier jacket. Reportedly 6 degrees on Roan Mtn today.

So far, this has been a very cold "spring" in many parts of the country.

[Venchka]

Sunscreen. SPF 50. 5 oz. size minimum. Resupply often. Don't leave home without it.

Wayne
4 time skin cancer surgery survivor.

High & Low temps. in Boone, NC at 3,400 feet yesterday were 17 & 25. Be prepared for 0-5 on the high ridges.

Wayne