Ok yall My name is Clark and I have been thinking about this trip for 2 years. I had some real life stuff happen and I thought I was moving to CO so put my plans on hold. Well, im not going to CO anymore and have set a date for febuary 28th. I have done all my research and have most of the gear im going to need allready most of it is second hand but i have some new stuff also. My biggest concern is about my pack. here is a link to the pack i have currently http://reviews.overstock.com/9876/2015376/reviews.htm
Im concerned that it will not hold up for the whole trip and about space. I was thinking I could put my tent and therma rest on the sides but then if it rains on me im done because it certainly isnt water proof.
Here is a list of the other gear i am taking
http://www.rei.com/product/653573 water filter