Cut Weight

[astafford]

Leaving August 4th to hike Katahdin to NY and trying to reduce weight as much as possible. Being from Wyoming, I always carry long underwear. Hiking pants, rain pants and long underwear bottoms too much for this hike? Maine to NY, August and September. Thanks!

[egilbe]

Sounds right. Maybe leave the rain pants behind. I never use mine in the Summer/fall.

[garlic08]

You'll get other valid opinions, but I would only have one layer of fabric on my legs--either running shorts and long underwear or long trousers, which I prefer. I did not carry any rain pants during the summer months on my AT thru hike. Packed and worn clothing is a very personal choice, and often one area where people really over-pack. It's easy to mail extra clothing home along the way.