2011 AT Thru Hike Gear List

Starting on the trail about when? (what month)

Nothing definite on exact timing yet, but looking at start date of 2nd or 3rd Monday in March. You planning on being out there?

I'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.pdf

Some 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