It seems the answer to this question varies largely upon whom you ask. So, I'm setting out to get as many opinions as possible.
I'm planning a 2012 SoBo AT Thru, and I'm interested in what clothing I should start out with, what I'm able to get away with in the summer months, where I'll be able to shed some extra pieces, and where I'll have to add things back on.
I'll start with what I already own and hope will be useful (weights are found online because I don't currently own a scale):
Rain upper: Marmot Precip (14 oz.)
Insulation upper: Patagonia Nano Puff (10.2 oz.)
Base layer T: Patagonia silkweight (3.6 oz.)
Underwear (x1): Patagonia LW Boxer (2.5 oz.)
Night-time long underwear: Patagonia LW Bottoms (6.5 oz.)
Now for things I've been considering picking up (suggestions welcome!):
GoLite Siksiyou hiking pant (9 oz.)
Patagonia Cap 2 (?) LS Shirt (5.6 oz.)
GoLite Dakota wind shirt (4 oz.)
Other:
Winter hat
Baseball cap
Socks (x2)
Trail runners
Intentionally forgoing:
Rain bottoms
Gloves
This is to go along with an REI Sub-Kilo (20 deg.) sleeping bag, which I've found has never left me chilly at night. I think I could trade the LS shirt and pants for shorts and another t-shirt sometime during the summer.
Any commentary is appreciated!