I'm going to attempt thru hiking NOBO on the AT beginning in the first (or possibly the second) week of March. I'm going to make a purchase soon on campmor.com and would like some feedback. Here's my tentative list. No clothing on it as of yet.
Bag:
North Face Blue Kazoo 20° Long Down Sleeping Bag
$159.97
3#2oz
Tent:
Sierra Designs Mach 1 Tent - 2005
$179.96
3#15oz
Mattress:
Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite Regular
$34.95
15oz
Pack:
Dana Designs Glacier L/XL
5#13oz.
(*I already bought this item. I saw it on eBay and decided to take the plunge. In hindsight I realize this was a mistake. Although the pack does fit when loaded up with ~30#'s I realize that it is probably overkill in terms of volume. I'm not sure if I should try to sell this pack and go for something lighter and smaller or just use this. I intend on carrying on average 4-5 days of food after each resupply [I have a limited budget and don't want to spend much time in town] so the extra volume would be appreciated.*)
Bag Liner:
Cocoon 100% Silk MummyLiner
$39.97
5oz.
Multi-Tool/Knife:
Leatherman Micra
$19.99
1.5oz
Light:
Black Diamond Moonlight II Headlamp
$29.99
3.2oz
Stove:
Pepsi Can Stove
Free
~1oz
Pot:
Not marijuana unfortunately
Cheapie Walmart Al Pot
~$5
~8-12oz?
Utensils:
Lexan Spork
~$2
0.5oz
So what do you guys think? A very tentative list at the moment. Any feedback would very much be appreciated. Have a good one.
Tom