Gear List

This list is a work in progress as I get all the links and other HTML working right. Also, we will be updating it as wel make changes to the actual gear that we are going to bring with us on the AT. As we find out good and bad things about them, we will also share our experiences.

• Pack
• Matt: Osprey Aether 70 – 4.76 lb
• Sabrina: Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus – 1.5 lb
• Headlamps
• Princeton Tec Aurora Headlamps – 0.16 lb each (this model no longer manufactured)
• Spare Batteries: 3xAAA – 0.07 lb
• Knives
• Leatherman Blast – 0.42 lb
• Benchmade Knife - 0.25 lb
  
• Food & Water
• Stove: MSR Windpro Unit – 0.58 lb (with stuff sack)
• Fuel: 8oz MSR IsoPro Fuel (80/20 isobutane/propane mix) – 0.75 lb
• Cook Pot/Lid: 1.8L from GSI Dualist Set – 0.70 lb (with stuff sack)
• Serving Spoon: from MSR Alpine Cooking Set – 0.06 lb
• Bowls: Bowl from GIS dualist cooking set for one, and eat out of the pot for the other
  
• Utensils: Guyot Designs Micro Bites – 0.05 lb and REI Ti long handled spoon
  
• Water Filter: Katadyn Hiker Pro Microfilter – 0.95 lb
• Water Chemicals: Aqua Mira chlorine dioxide 2 part chemicals = 0.2 lb
  
• Reservoir: 2L Camelback with Tube – 0.40 lb each
• Bottle: Nalgene 16 oz – 0.2 lb ea
• Carrier: Nalgene Canteen 96 oz soft side – 0.14 lb
• Sleeping Equipment
• Tent: Tarptent Rainshadow 2 – 2.64 lb (yes that is the whole tent)
• Matt’s Bag: Sierra Designs Cochise 15 Regular – 3.84 lb
• Sabrina’s Bag: Sierra Designs Yachiyo 15 Regular – 3.46 lb
• Compression Sacks: Granite Gear AirVent DryBloc Medium – 0.22 lb ea
• Sleeping Bag Liners: Homemade from silk fabric – 0.28 lb ea
• Sleeping Pad: ThermaRest ProLite – 1.25 lb ea (note that ThermaRest no longer makes the model that we have, they have an upgraded version now which the link goes to)...we may swap these out for lighter version for Matt and more comfortable for Sabrina
  
• Pillow (for Sabrina)
  
• Clothing
• Underwear: ExOfficio
• Long Underwear: Smartwool
• Shorts: REI
• Shirts: Misc Synthetic T-Shirts
• Socks: Smartwool
• Parka: Patagonia MicroPuff with stuff sack– 1.16 lb (Matt), 1.00 lb (Sabrina)
• Rain Jacket: REI Ultralight Rain Jacket – 1.02 lb (Matt), 0.71 lb (Sabrina)
• Rain Kilt: Homemade for each of us (yes...I am going to wear a kilt)
  
• Trail Runners
• Camp Shoes: Crocs
• Gloves: Homemade knitted fingerless gloves
• Fleece Hat: Homemade
• Hat: Outdoor Research
• Misc
• Pack Covers: REI Ducks Back Pack Cover - 0.22 lb each (with stuff sack)
• Rope – 0.16 lb
• Emergency Blanket – 0.12 lb
• Map Lights on Lanyards – 0.04 lb each
• Compass/Whistle on Lanyard – 0.09 lb
• Lighter – 0.04 lb
• First Aid Kit
• Purell – 0.14 lb (also works as a fire starter)
• Sunscreen
• Bug Repellant
• Soap: Dr Bronners – 0.17 lb
• Camera: Canon Powershot SD1100 IS – 0.33 lb
• Battery Charger: Canon Powershot SD1100 IS
• Shamwow Towel: ¼ of large towel – 0.05 lb ea
• Guidebook: The Thru-Hikers Handbook (pages as needed)
• Maps: ATC Trail Maps (sections as needed)
• Journal/Pen
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Gear Repair Kit
• Toilet Paper
• Peek email/texting device plus charger