Hi guys n gals,
I think this a slightly different way to approach this! As one or two of you may have seen, I’m a wingeing limey who lives in Mexico who, poor him, doesn’t have a decent outfitters anywhere, even in my home, the capital.
I have a bit of the following stuff however a very large chunk of it is a shopping list for when I arrive for a couple of days in Atlanta. Will have a Sunday afternoon-Tuesday afternoon in the city to pick up most of this list and the bits I can’t fly with. I don't have a choice unless I want to literally pay triple-quadruple here or 50% extra to have it shipped here without being able to see it.
Anyway I’d like you to have a look at my gear list. I understand this is amateur in comparison to others’ however this is all rather new to me. I have a 500 mile easy village-village hike under my belt (el camino de santiago). I know that doesn't mean much in comparison to the AT.
April 4th Start
I don’t have weights of these as I don’t have most of it!
I just want a solid shopping list so I don’t make stupid mistakes in my short time in Atlanta.
Shelter Hubba MSR One person
Hubba footprint
20* Synthetic sleeping bag. My circulation shuts down in bad cold. 15* better?
Full Thermarest Z Lite (will cut later if I want to)
Stuff sac for s-bag/pillow
Pack Pack - I’m going to buy this last and buy for the perfect fit of stuff and feel in REI.
Trash compactor bag/large dry sac
Cover
Cook Tangia Mini – will make own later no doubt. But I’m a noob.
8oz Fuel bottle
Heavy duty foil for screen
Plastic spork
¼ scouring pad
Mini-Bic lighter
Hygiene/repair
Aguamira
Bandana
Toilet paper
Toothbrush
Mini-toothpaste
Mini - hand sanatizer
Small pack wet wipes (anti-chafe)
Mini-bio soap
Needle
Dental Floss
Couple big band aids
Duct tape round other things
Luxuries/electrical/Safety etc
Mini-MP3
Small Canon
Couple data cards
2 spare batteries
Paperback book – no kindle, thanks
AWOL’s relevant section
Cellphone – essential for me. No discussion necessary.
Pack weatherproof cards – another essential
Petzl headlamp w/batteries
Small paper journal
Hiking poles (was going to go without, but my ankles and knees are acting up a bit)
Tips for poles
Earplugs
Feet
Trail shoes (solid but old – 500+ miles) prefer to have that safety net, but know will be buying within month or so.
2 Pairs light hiking socks
1 pair liner (cheap synth. Socks)
1 pair cosy sleep socks
Pair light camp things.
Legs
2 x compression shorts
Cut off trousers
Longjohns
Down pants (necessary?)
Cotton boxers for camp.
Torso
2 synth t-shirts
Mid later long sleeve
Light fleece
Down jacket
Camp tshirt
Hands/head
Toasty gloves (v. bad circulation)
Ziplocks for rain
Beanie
Rain Gear
Unsure if packa or shell/cover combo. Tempted by packa…
Other stuff
Food - Maybe will do approach-Neel in bout 5 days taking it nice n slow
Gatorade Bottle
Platypus
Fuel
Food/clothes/luxuries/hygeine/cook sacks
Ziplocks
Mezcal
I threw this together a little quick, I hope I didn't forget anything.
Any input, however critical will be massively appreciated! (sorry for the format and vagueness!)
Thanks