Hey all, I am planning a winter thru-hike with a friend of mine and want to start in early February so we can beat the crowds and enjoy some winter hiking. We've both got some decent experience backpacking in all seasons, but never for longer than a week or so. If some people could let me know what they think about the following gear list, I would appreciate it. I tend to be on the colder side, so I realize I might have slightly more clothing than the average outdoorsman. I haven't bought all of it yet so a lot of the things don't have specific brands. Thank you in advance!
Clothing
Head
o Bandana
o Fleece scarf (to be sent home later)
o Balaclava (to be sent home later)
o Fleece hat (MARMOT HIGH LOFT POLARTEC BEANIE)
o Ski goggles (to be sent home later)
Torso
o Lightweight long underwear
o Midweight long underwear (for camp)
o Midweight crew T
o Heavyweight long sleeve
o Fleece jacket (Black Diamond Wind Pro Jacket)
o Down vest (for camp, to be sent home later)
o Rain jacket (Marmot PreCip Jacket)
Bottom
o Lightweight long underwear
o Midweight fleece pants (to be sent home later)
o Midweight long underwear
o Nylon shorts
o Hiking pants
o Rain pants
Feet
o 3 pairs lightweight socks
o 3 pairs midweight socks
o EMS winter boots (to be exchanged to lightweight boots later)
o Camp shoes
Hands
o Fleece convertible mittens w/ fingers
o Glove liners (for camp, to be sent home later)
o Rain mitten shells (eVent Mitts)
Personal gear
o Pack (EMS 4500cu inch)
o Sleeping bag (Marmot Trestles 15 Synthetic Long)
o Sleeping pad
o Pack cover
o Sea to Summet Ultra-Sil Dry Sack for camp clothing
o Trekking poles
o Knife (Gerber Evo)
o Headlamp
o Chamois towel
o 2 – 1 Liter water bottles
o Rope
o Duct tape
o Toothbrush
o Soap
o Earplugs
o Journal
o Pens
o Credit card/ATM card
o Harmonica
o Driver’s license
o Chapstick
Shared gear
o Tent (MSR Hubba Hubba)
o First aid kit
o Gauze
o Tape
o Dermabond
o Antibiotic cream
o Steri-strips
o Moleskin
o Ibuprofen
o Immodium
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o Stove (JetBoil canister stove)
o Fuel
o Cooking set
o Utensils
o Water filter (Katadyn Hiker)
o SPOT
o Crank radio
o Can opener
o Matches
o Toilet paper