I don't know if I'm planning too early or not, but I'm trying to figure out my gear list to start a SOBO thru-hike around June 1, 2014 (solo female). So far this is what I have... (weight is in oz)
Shelter: Tarptent Rainbow (34 oz)
Pack: LL Bean Women's AT 55 (50 oz)
Bag: Western Mountaineering Ultralite (38 oz)
Pad: ThermaRest RidgeRest-Small (9oz)
COOKING/WATER
Fancy Feast Stove .2 Aluminum Foil for Windscreen .3 Light My Fire Spork .318 MSR Titan Kettle 4.2 Fuel Bottle for stove** Water filter** Camelbak 1.5L Bladder Waterbottle (Gatorade?) Zpack large blast foodbag & 50' spectra (Bear bag) .85+
CLOTHES
Royal Robbins Zip N Go Convertibles Under Armor black cold gear leggings Under Armor Compression Shorts (x2) Adidas Women's Equipo Soccer Shorts 4.8 EMS Women's Thermo 1/4 Zip 9.5 Synthetic T-shirt Synthetic LS Shirt Montbell Thermawrap Jacket (any cheaper suggestions?) 13.7 EMS Womens Thunderhead Rain Jacket 11 Smart Wool Socks (3 pairs) Sunhat with bug net** Fleece beanie** Gloves** Nike Sports Bra Trail Runners** Camp Shoes**
OTHER
Homemade medkit ~8? Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Floss Pocketknife** Deet Mylar blanket Trekking poles** Duct tape (around water bottle?) Maps/etc Paper for notes Whistle LL Bean Trailblazer Headlamp 2.7 Iphone 4s in Lifeproof Case + charger
Just a side note, I get cold pretty quickly and would much rather be too hot than too cold.. Hopefully that doesn't cause too much of a problem.
I may very easily have forgotten something, so please point that out. I won't take any offense to your suggestions and comments! They're much appreciated.
I also have not bought a lot of these items yet, so they can very easily be changed if you have any ideas for cheaper items that are of equal or better quality!
** means that I have not chosen a specific item, and I am open to any and all suggestions!