Originally Posted by
Don H
Just some thoughts and some personal experience:
I ditched the alky stove for a simpler Pocket Rocket and never regretted it. It was just easier to screw the burner on and light.
Kept money, credit and ID cards in a fishing license holder tethered to my belt loop along with my mini Swiss Army knife. Don't want to loose that stuff!
Poncho, I just lined my pack with a garbage bag and never covered it. It will pick up weight when it rains though. I might go with a light weight cover but really didn't miss not having one.
AT Guide, I tore mine up into about a months worth and had it sent as needed.
Hiking socks, I carried 3 pr. all the same and rotated them. 2 hiking, one for camp/sleeping.
I liked my Crocs and wouldn't trade them for flip flops, I liked the increased foot protection.
Didn't carry soap or towel, did carry a bandana.
Didn't carry duct tape on my poles. Did carry some a few inches of Tenacious Tape for repairs and used it on my tent and stuff sacks.
What's your pack dry weight?
Some of the stuff I started with I ditched because I wasn't using it or could do without it.
Good Luck!