June GA/NC Gear List For Scrutiny

[slbirdnerd]

Hi, all! Been carefully studying here and other places and have learned a lot, I think, from everyone's gear lists and comments. My turn: Planning about a 10-day section hike in Mid-June on the AT in GA/NC. This seems like a lot of stuff for a 10-day hike. What should I go without, if anything? Should I lose some of the clothes? Thanks for any and all (polite) advice and criticism!



Packing
4.09
Oz


Backpack
Osprey Kestrel 58 (M/L), w/cover
61


Pack Liner
Hefty bag
0


Stuff Sack (Clothing)
12L sleeping bag sack/pillow
3


Stuff Sack (Food)
Sea to Summit UL Dry Bag--13L
1.4


Stuff Sacks (other)
Zip Locks
0


Sleeping
4.63



Sleeping Bag
Mountain Hardwear Pinole 20
50


Compression sack
Sea to Summit, Medium
5.5


Bag liner
Sea to Summit Coolmax
9.5


Sleeping Pad
Thermarest Solite--S
9


Shelter
2.81



Shelter with stuff sack, stakes
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2
42


Ground Cloth
Tyvek?
3


Clothing Packed
3.02



Rain Jacket
Marmot Precip
10


Rain pants
Tyvek
2


Shorts
Columbia convertibles, shorts only
5


Long sleeve shirt
Columbia Omni-wick 1/2 zip
7


Short sleeve shirt
Synthetic
4


Hiking Socks
REI Smartwool
2.5


Sleeping Socks
Thin, synthetic
2.5


Spare bra
Bali sport
2.5


Spare underwear
Synthetic
1


Light fleece
Alpine Design 1/4 zip
11


Bandana

0.8


Cooking & Drinking
0.87



Cooking Stove
MSR Pocket Rocket
3


Cook Set
GSI Pinnacle Dualist, pot/bowl/lid only
0


Spork
titanium
0.5


Ignition
Bic lighter
1


Cleaning rag
1/2 bandana
0.4


Water Bottle
2L Platy bottle
1


Water Bottle
Gatorade 32 oz.
2


Water Filtration
Sawyer Squeeze w/bags
6


Survival
0.94



Guidebook/Map
AT Guide--GA/NC only
1


Compass
Suunto
1


Pack pocket possibles bag
Swiss Army mini, trek pole nubs, hair ties, pad, pen
2


First Aid Kit
Ibuprofen, tylenol, benadryl, bandaids, neosporin, ace wrap, super glue, moleskin
2


Headlamp
Black Diamond Cosmo (incl batteries)
3.2


Bug spray, sunscreen

4


Pepper Spray
TBD
0


Pack towel
Zpacks
0.5


Extra headlamp batteries
AAA (3)
1.3







Hygiene
0.75



TP Kit
TP, shovel, ZipLock bags
4


Hygiene kit
Dr. Bronners, Toothbrush, paste, comb, daily meds, tucks, ear plugs
8


Gadgets
1.27



Cell Phone
Blackberry Tour in silicone case
5.3


Camera
Nikon Coolpix Water/shockproof
6.5


Remote Charger
iTorch w/cord
5


Camera accessories
Case
1


iPod
w/ear buds
2


Stick pic

0.5


Other
1.54



Camp Shoes
Crocs
16


Sun glasses

1


Purse
Neoprene change purse
3


Wallet/ID/$
in above
0


Deck of cards
n/a
3


Bear Bag line
50' Zline
0.9


Bear Bag accessories
carabineer, throw bag
0.8


Consumables
10.75



Food/oil/spice
TBD; varies, est. max weight shown
128


Water
Varies, max weight while hiking shown
32


Fuel
8 oz canister
12







Total Pack Ounces:


490.6


Total Pack Pounds:


30.66


Worn/Carried
3.90



Underwear/Bra
Synthetic
3


Shirt
Synthetic
3


Shorts/pants
Columbia zip offs, w/legs on
9.5


Socks
Smartwool
2.5


Shoes
Merrell Moab Ventilator low
22


Hat
REI Sunhat, waterproofed
3


Glasses

1


Bandana
1/2, on pack strap
0.4


Trekking Poles
Black Diamond Trail Ergo; w Duct Tape
18


Total Skin Out Ounces:


583.7


Total Skin Out Pounds:


36.48

[Venchka]

Double up on sunscreen. SPF 50 minimum. I think a common size is 5 oz. That might last 10 days. Your clothes should be in the S to S dry bag. Food in plastic bags and a nylon stuff sack to keep it together. I like to segregate food in more than 1 food bag so the whole lot doesn't get lost/wet/ruined. Short of going on a mega-spending spree, I reckon you have done about as good as anyone can do.
Have fun!

Wayne

[daddytwosticks]

Sleeping bag at 20 degrees would be overkill for me, plus it seems very heavy. I wouldn't use rain pants, especially this time of year. Happy hiking. :)

[Venchka]

Sleeping bag at 20 degrees would be overkill for me, plus it seems very heavy. I wouldn't use rain pants, especially this time of year. Happy hiking. :)

The liner is then over-overkill.

Wayne

[slbirdnerd]

Hey, guys, thanks! I was already thinking about an S2S dry bag for the clothes, and no rain pants, so you made me feel better about it. On the bag, I agree it's overkill for June. Kinda stuck with it this time, though. I do like the soft, not-sweaty liner. I'd love more comments.