Hey everyone,
I have compiled a list of the gear I will be bringing on the trail with me and am looking for suggestions on weight, gear choices and anything else that may come to mind after reading.
I will be starting from Springer in early June after I get out of the Marine Corps. The longest trip I've been on is five days, but I wasn't trying to do any high mileage. I have been doing 20 miles a day on Saturdays and Sundays consecutively without problem on the trails on base or in shenandoah national park, and can only hike 20 to 25 miles Monday thru Friday because of time restraints, so I'm mainly just getting my tendons and joints used to hiking every day.
I know I will be starting very late, but I think that with the preparation I am doing, along with the right mindset and pack weight, it is very possible. In addition to Baxter State Park closing the trail up Katahdin, October 4 will be my one year sobriety anniversary, so I have both thoughts to keep me on pace.
That may have been too long, but usually when I read posts like this everyone asks for more information such as MPD goal and what type of shape you are in. I am aiming to start at Springer doing 20s.
BIG THREE
Pack: Osprey Atmos 50 3lb 4oz
Tent: Big Agnes Seedhouse SL1 no footprint 2lb 9oz
Bag: Kelty Cosmic 35 degree synthetic 2lb 1oz
CLOTHING
Dry Fit short sleeve shirt x1
Soccer Shorts x1
Silkies running shorts (mainly hiking in these)x1
UnderArmour Compression Pants x1
PolyPro long sleeve top x1
Marmot Rain Jacket (for wind and rain)x1 13oz
SmartWool MD hiking socks x1
Injinji sock liners, MD x1
ON BODY (not inckuded in previous category)
Dry Fit shirt sleeve shirt
Silkies running shorts
Injinji sock liners, MD
SmartWool hiking socks, MD
Brooks sweat wicking ball cap
Salomon XD PRO 3D (not goretex) shoes
Black Diamond Trail Pro Trekking Poles
FOOD AND WATER
Jetboil Flash (I have the French press but will probably leave it, haven't decided) 16 oz
Spork 2oz
Sawyer Mini Squeeze 2oz
SmartWater bottle x2
HYGIENE
Travel toothbrush/toothpaste
TP in a ziploc
Microfiber towel, LG 9oz
(Considering Dr. Bronners but unsure)
Body glide
ELECTRONIC
Energizer Headlamp 4oz
Galaxy S4 phone w/ Otter box and charger
GoPro Hero 3 White w/ housing and charger
MISC
Closed cell sleeping pad, military 13oz
50 ft of 550 cord (paracord)
Food bag (should this be waterproof?)
Knife
Debit card, credit card, drivers license and limited cash
I have probably overlooked something in some area, but I can't think of anything at the moment so I am asking for opinions; there is a wealth of knowledge on this site and it has helped me greatly just reading over the past three years.
I also realize I don't have the weight for everything, but I don't have a small scale. When weighing my pack now it comes out to 17 to 18lbs without food and water. I have been doing all of my hiking with my pack loaded to 30lbs.
Hopefully I have given enough information to give anyone reading a clear picture, and if not I will be checking on here! I am stationed in Quantico, Virginia if anyone would like to get together and do some hiking.