For those that are interested in the gear I will be carrying I have compiled a detailed list. I spent many hours of research and testing various products in order to find what I was most comfortable with and what would perform well on the trail. I am by far not a ultra lighter or gram counter like some backpackers but I have attempted to keep my load as light and practical as possible. My base pack weight is 24 pounds (10.9 KGB) without food and water. My goal is to always keep the pack weight below 35 pounds complete.
With a mid February start, I will have to carry a few extras for worse case scenarios, such as down pants, micro spikes and gaiters. My current plan is to shed my winter gear in Harpers Ferry West Virginia.
2013 Appalachian Trail thru hike gear list
PACK:
ULA Circuit Backpack
Trash compactor bag liner
Sea to Summit rain cover
SHELTER:
Henry Shires Tarp-tent (Rainbow)
Tyvek ground cloth
SLEEP SYSTEM:
Western Mountaineering Alpine lite 20 degree sleeping bag
EXPED Synmat UL 7 (long) / mini pump
Sea to Summit Thermolite Reactor Extreme sleeping bag liner
Cocoon Ultra Air-Core pillow
COOK SYSTEM:
Snow Peak 900 titanium cook set
Snow Peak 600 titanium mug
Evernew titanium alcohol stove w/ wind screen
Sea to Summit long handle titanium spoon
Reflect food cozy
Bic Mini lighter
12 oz Denatured Alcohol
20 L Sea to Summit Dry Bag (food)
50 Para Cord
HYDRATION / PURIFICATION:
70 oz Platypus water bottle (for dirty water)
Aqua Mira Frontier Pro water filter
34 oz Platypus water bottle
23 oz Smart Water bottle
MISCELLANEOUS:
Ultralight Medical Kit
Letherman micro Style cs multi tool
10x12 Pack Towel (Sham wow)
Pretzel Tekka XP Headlamp / extra batteries
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork trekking poles
AWOL's Appalachian Trail Guide
Gerber titanium folding knife
HYGENE:
Toilet paper
Hand sanitizer
Tooth brush / paste
CLOTHES IN PACK:
Sierra Designs Gnar Dry-Down jacket (for camp)
Western Mountaineering Down Flash pants (for camp / sleep)
Western Mountaineering Down Bootie (for camp / sleep)
Helly Hansen mid weight merino wool long top / bottom (sleep clothes)
1 pr Smart wool heavy weight merino socks (sleep clothes)
1 pr Smart wool mid weight merino socks
1 pr Smart wool mid weight merino sock liner
1 pr ExOfficio underwear
Mountain Hard wear Wicked T-shirt
Vivobarefoot Ultra Pure (camp shoes / fording)
Arc'teryx Beta AR rain jacket
Arc'teryx Beta SL rain pants
Marmot Precip Shell gloves
Smart wool merino glove liners
Black Diamond wind weight gloves
Outdoor Research balaclava
Mountain Hard-wear fleece cap
Outdoor Research Verglas Gaiters
Katahoola Micro-spike
ELECTRONICS:
iPhone 4/S (Verizon) / USB cord / ear buds / Lifeproof case
iPad Mini /USB cord / Otterbox case
New Trent External Battery Pack
Nikon AW100 digital camera / extra battery / charger
Gopro Hero 3 Black Edition video camera / USB cord
Stickpic
Joby mini tripod
Mountain smith camera case
CLOTHES WEARING:
ExOfficio Give and Go briefs
Smart wool mid weight merino socks
Smart wool mid weight merino sock liner
Patagonia Merino 2 bottoms
New Balance running shorts
Sherpa Wear Polartec Quarter zip
Under Armour UA Evo long sleeve mock
Vasque Breeze GTX boots
Nike Fit Dri ball cap
Knee braces
Bandana
