After a few months of lurking here, and having some fun buying stuff on gear swap, I'm leaving tomorrow for my first hike. I'll be hiking the Tour Mont Blanc, starting in Les Houches (France) and going counter-clockwise through Italy and Switzerland, finishing back in France at Tres Le Champ. We only have 7 nights instead of the normal 10 so we're skipping a few sections. Happy to post a more detailed itinerary after the trip if anyone's interested.
Thanks everyone for your advice on gear …… it was really helpful to read these boards to get some ideas about what and how to pack. I tried to balance my desire for lightweight with not wanting to scare away my two boys on our first trip together! Here's what I'm bringing (they have similar setups)…..
Granite Gear Vapor Trail
Tarptent Rainshadow (I'll be going with my two teenage sons therefore tent for 3)
Thermarest Pro Lite
Kelty Ignite DriDown 0
2 short sleeve running shirts
1 long sleeve running shirt
2 technical underwear
3 pair EMS hiking socks
1 merino baselayer bottoms
Marmot Precip jacket
Red Ledge rain pants
Osprey waterproof pack cover
Gerber mini knife
LED headlamp
Microfiber towel
Sawyer 3way filter
2L water pouch
MSR superfly stove
gas canister
2 quart pot
Food
2 small packets of tissues for TP
First aid kit, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste
Light My Fire Spork
Cicerone TMB guide book
Map 1:50,000
Weight of loaded bag is 19lbs
