Here is a list of everything I will carry on the hike:
Pack (Go-Lite, frameless)
Pack cover (to use when rainy)
3 waterproof bags (for food, clothes, sleeping bag)
50 feet of cord (to hang food away from bears)
Tent with rain-fly (Go-Lite, two-person, requires trekking poles to erect)
Tent Stakes
Thermarest (inflatable mattress)
Down sleeping bag (Go-Lite, <2 lbs., rated for 20°F)
Trekking poles (Black Diamond)
Prescription meds
Ibuprofen
Cortizone
Tinactin
Insect repellent (30% deet)
Anti-bacterial ointment
Sunscreen
TP
Washcloth
Toothbrush
Sunglasses + case
Prescription glasses
Pocket knife
Headlamp
Duct tape
AT Data book (list of water sources, shelters, towns, etc.)
Journal
Pen
Digital camera
Cell phone + charger
MP3
Credit card
Driver’s license
Watch
Ziploc bags
Two 1-L nalgene water bottles
Water filter
Plastic spoon
Solomon trail-running shoes
Summer gaiters (light-colored)
2-pairs Smartwool socks
Underpants
Comb
Convertible pants (change to shorts by zipping off legs)
Rain pants (Go-Lite)
Rain jacket (Go-Lite)
Base layer top
Outer shirt
Wool sweater
Stocking cap
Baseball cap
I will add cold-weather gear during April and September:
Neoprene gloves
Neoprene face shield
Fleece jacket
Long underwear bottoms
