Hello all, just looking for some pointers on my what to pack / leave behind. Thanks a million.
Big 4
Pack (Osprey Kestrel 68L)
Sleeping Bag (Mountain Hardwear Lamina 35F)
Sleeping Pad (Standard Foam Pad
Closed cell?
Tent (2 person 3 season, will be carried by my hiking buddy)
Clothing
Rain Coat
Convertible Pants & Shorts
Running / Hiking Socks (2 pair)
Smartwool socks (1 pair)
Underwear (2
Underpants to help avoind chaffing?
Hiking Shirt
Cotton Shirt
I like the combo nylon-cotton
Fleece Jacket
sort of heavy to bring compared to other choices
Flip Flops
Bandanna (2)
Warm Hat (sleeping, bad weather etc)
First Aid
Band-Aids
I'd consider a few with a small FAK and then pick up or bounce what you need along the way. A durable and highly adhesive type.
Tweezer
might incorporate tweezers into a combo tool that also has a knife
Hand Sanitizer
Advil / Benadryl / Tums
Antibacterial Ointment
Contacts
Contact Solution
Glasses & Case
Food
~450-500 grams per day, six day supply
MSR pocket rocket + 2 8oz fuel canisters (roughly 1 week supply for the two of us?)
I have the pocket rocket also, I would lean this way and only use the stove when you have to.
OR
Homemade can stove using HEET
(Any suggestions here??? My homemade stoves have not been great so far, though I have been practicing)
Titanium Pot + Lid
Spork
Water
3 L max at a time (between hydration reservoir and a bottle)
Filter
might consider a steripen or go all chemical here
Purification Tabs as backup
5 or 10L collapsible Bucket
Miscellaneous
Shamwow
Lighter
Toothbrush / Paste
Knife
Duct Tape
Aluminum Foil
Safety Pins
Needle and Thread
Headlamp
Soap
Mirror
leave at home unless needed for contacts
Chap Stick
Bug Repel + DEET
might consider pre-treating your clothing for bugs
Toilet Paper
Phone + Charger
ID + $$$ + Credit Card
Southbounder AT Guidebook
agree with others, take portions of the book at a time
Pen
I like the pencil idea and use your knife to keep sharpen
All together this weighs about 13.5 kilos (30 pounds). I am definitely willing to take any and all suggestions. I am prepared to carry up to 35 pounds at any given time, but less would obviously be better.
With your anticipated body weight and having a hiking buddy sharing the common items I would think your pack weight should be well under 30 lb considering the food consumption you have planned.
What are you wearing on your feet?
Thanks!