After 6mos of reading, learning and many heated debates I'd like to thank the WB community for your willingness to guide and share your experiences with me. As I load my pack for her UPS journey to Hiker Hostle, my confidence in tackling our beautiful AT is high.
So here's my pack list (I don't plan to go into town much)
Osprey Exos 46 pack 2lbs 5oz
Marmont Limelite 2 tent 4lbs 10oz
Eureka Riner +40F bag 2lbs 8oz
BA insulated air core pad 1lb
big 4 total 10lbs 7oz
PACK
tent, bag, pad, packa, trash comp bag, pillow, gatorade bottle, 1.5ltr camelback, 1.5ltr nalgene canteen, sm book no cover, journal paper and pencil, AWOL guide, compass-thermometer-whistle combo, trecking poles,
crocs, 2 mini bungies, 3 carabiners.
CLOTHES PACKED
1 bike shorts, 1 shirt, 2 med wool socks w/liners, sleep top and bottom.
CLOTHES WORN
1 bike shorts, sports bra, 1 shirt, 1 med wool socks w/liner, Saloman mid trailrunners. watch, bandana, glasses, hat, ziplock ID, cash, credit card, check card.
HYGIENE/FIRST AIDE
mini tpaste and tbrush, 4oz Dr.Bonners, 4oz conditioner, goldbond, buttwipes, 1oz deet, headnet, Rx meds, vitamins, ibuprophen, aspirin, moleskin corn pads, 10 waterproof bandaides, neosporine covered cotton balls, ace bandage, diva cup, homemade pisser (sbhikes you are genius), nightime pee bottle, 2 hair ties, comb, tweezer, 2.5" mirror.
ELECTRONICS
Droid X and charger, Fugi XP Sport camera and charger, SPOT, extra batteries.
MISC
duct tape, headlamp, shamwow, exacto knife, headlamp, floss and needle, BA pad repair kit, aquamira, pepper spray, lighter, vasaline covered cotton balls, sitting pad/hitching sign (piece of old yoga pad written w/a sharpie) "hiker to town" & "hiker to trail"
22lbs base wt.
FOOD BAG
50' nylon cord, 2 carabiners, extra ziplocks, plastic wear, drink mix, sm plastic spatula, gorp, 2 cliffs bars, peanut butter, honey, flour tortillas, 3 foil packed tuna, 6 mayo packets, dried chives and celery seed, 8oz block of cheddar cheese, 8oz summer sausage, 6 mustard packets, grocery list for town.
Special thanks to Chiefiepoo who volunteered to meet with me and taught me how to hang a bear bag. He also showed me how to get my pack on by throwing it over my head. Best tip ever!