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    Here is my gear list for my up and coming thru-hike. Feel free to coment.
    I am starting around April 10th, hopefully. No later than the 15th.

    Backpack:
    Gregory Z-Pack
    Equinox Sil-Nylon pack cover

    Shelter:
    Integral Designs Sil-Shelter
    REI Minimalist bivy or Outdoor research bug bivy

    Sleeping:
    North Face Cat's Meow 20* or Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32*
    3/4 length Ridge Rest

    Safety, Tools:
    Petzl Tikka Plus Headlamp
    Gerber Multi-Tool
    150 feet nylon cord
    First Aid- band-aids, duct tape, gauze, ibuprofen, etc.
    Zip-Lock with my journal, maps, pens, compass, book, etc.
    Bear bag for food, and zip locks

    Cooking:
    Brasslite Turbo 1
    Snowpeak Trek 700 ti pot
    ti spork
    plastic soda bottle for fuel

    Hygene:
    Small packtowel
    toothbrush, toothpaste
    Dr. Bronners soap
    tp in a zip lock bag

    Clothing (packed and worn):
    Nylon zip off hiking pants
    nylon shorts for camp
    2 polyester hiking t-shirts
    2 pr. capilene boxers
    4 pr. lightweight smartwool socks
    midwt. capilene long underwear, top and bottom
    exp. wt. capilene zip-t
    Patagonia Rainshadow jacket
    Marmot full zip Precip pants
    Montrail trail runners
    ankle gaiters
    lightweight balaclava


    Keep in mind, some of this gear I will send home once it starts getting warm, i.e the fleece, long underwear bottoms, rain pants, balaclava, etc.
    Last edited by Jeremy; 03-08-2005 at 20:56. Reason: start date

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    Jeremy, looks like a well thought out list. I only have a couple of suggestions

    150 foot of nylon line - that's about 4 times what you need!! If you find a tree that high, I doubt you could get the line over the limb anyway.

    4 pair of socks - I'd say you could drop at least one pair.

    You don't say what your start date is. If you're starting in March or early April, I would say you need something a little warmer than an exp. wt. capilene zip-t for a warmth layer. That would work in warmer weather but you'll want something nice and toasty for those cold nights in the GA mountains.

    You might also think about a long sleeve, coolmax type shirt. Nice for around camp and to hike in on those "cool" days.

    Good job!!
    GA - NJ 2001; GA - ME 2003; GA - ME 2005; GA - ME 2007; PCT 2006

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