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Jan 20, 2010 at 1:29 pm #1254289
Here's my always changing gear list for a 2011 NOBO thru-hike of the AT. Please any and all critiques welcome. I love to hear new ideas about how to lighten my load. I weigh the pros and cons of these suggestions to make my gear list. For example, I could easily choose a lighter spoon/spork but I like the length and strength of the Light My Fire Spork XM. This is example of my own personal balance between UL and UL-lux.
I also have a 14oz Martin Soprano Ukulele. Any thoughts about value versus weight on this item would be appreciated.
Happy Trails–
Ukulele BillJan 21, 2010 at 11:44 am #1564839Starting on the trail about when? (what month)
Jan 21, 2010 at 1:26 pm #1564883Nothing definite on exact timing yet, but looking at start date of 2nd or 3rd Monday in March. You planning on being out there?
Jan 22, 2010 at 11:37 am #1565228I'll be there, but this year, starting late Feb.
FWIW (no "rights" or "wrongs" here …) my gear list is at http://www.nwlink.com/~brianle/AT_Gear_List_Gadget.pdfSome hasty comments …
Wool socks?
I personally goretex socks over sealskinz — sometimes sealskinz work fine, but sometimes I've been cold in them.
Consider balaclava or something to keep nose warm in cold temps.
pack liner
no comment on layering bags — hope that works well!
MLD bug bivy: can you sit upright in it? I didn't like mine for that reason, but YMMV
Mug and cook pot? Consider mug that can cook in, with enough cooking capacity (depends on cooking style)
food bag, other stuff sacks?
Do you use TP? (not listed)
bug headnet
duct tape
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