2013 Thru Hike Gear List

[CyborgAT]

I will be thru hiking the AT this year going NOBO starting March 31st. I will be documenting my hiking through my blog and posting Youtube videos regularly. Below I have the link posted to my Geargrams website, Youtube channel and my blog. Enjoy.

Geargrams:
http://www.geargrams.com/list?id=7386

Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/DDodds1990?feature=mhee

Blog:
http://atcharityhike2013.wordpress.com/

[JHG008]

Hey man I'm starting on the 30th. I hope to see you out there. Trail name is Jericho.

I skimmed your list and one thing that stood out to me was your 40 degree quilt and a down vest. I believe you are going to run into some very cold nights especially in the smokies. Just a suggestion you might need to prepare for some 20 degree nights and possibly lower temps in higher elevations.

[CyborgAT]

Look at my geargreams link. I still haven't updated my blog gear list yet so use the geargrams for my gear list. I am bringing a 20 degree quilt and an Outdoor Research Down Jacket. Hope to see you out there!

Hey man I'm starting on the 30th. I hope to see you out there. Trail name is Jericho.

I skimmed your list and one thing that stood out to me was your 40 degree quilt and a down vest. I believe you are going to run into some very cold nights especially in the smokies. Just a suggestion you might need to prepare for some 20 degree nights and possibly lower temps in higher elevations.

[faxanadu]

Looking at your gear list it seems that you're not using waterproof shoes. Can you explain this further because i've heard mixed things on the topic.

[swjohnsey]

Unfortunately, waterproof shoes are waterproof in both directions. Unless they are hip boots you will run into problems.

[CyborgAT]

Looking at your gear list it seems that you're not using waterproof shoes. Can you explain this further because i've heard mixed things on the topic.

I wouldn't wear waterproof shoes. Waterproof means no breathability so your feet will get wet from sweat. Plus there is a big hole where your foot goes in the shoe so even if you had "waterproof" shoes, your feet will get wet. A light pair of trail runners will be dry by lunch if they become wet.