Gear List

Northbound By Foot

An Appalachian Thru Hike

Gear List

ITEM, WEIGHT (OZ)
MSR PackTowl Ultralite, 0.8
Hand Sanitizer, 1.2
Tooth Brush, 1
Partial Roll Toilet Paper, 2
Soap, 3
Tooth Paste, 2
Sunscreen, 1
Ear Plugs, .3
Bug Spray, .7
Hygiene Total 13

Lighter, 0.5
2.0 Liter platypus big zip, 5
Gatorade Bottle, 1.5
25 liter dry bag for food, 2.8
Sea to summit Spork, 0.2
Bandana, 1
Super Cat Stove, 1
Powerade Bottle for fuel, 1
GSI Pinnacle Soloist Cook Set, 9
Aqua Mira water treatment, 1
Kitchen Total 21

iPhone, 4.7
Phone Charger, 2
Misc Total 6.7

AT Data Book, 3
Petzl Tikka XP Headlamp, 3.35
Spot GPS, 5
Navigation Total 11.35

Sea to Summit large pack cover, 4.6
Pack Osprey Atmos 65, 57
Pack Total 63.6

50 ft paracord, 2.5
First Aid Kit Adventure Medical Ultralite .3, 2.5
Duct Tape, 3
Swiss Army Knife, 4
Safety Total 12

Warbonnet Blackbird Hammock, 30
OES Maccat Deluxe Tarp, 13
Te-Wa Freeze UnderQuilt, 14
6 Groundhog Stakes, 4
Marmot Helium +15 Sleeping Bag – Regular, 31
Sea to summit eVent compression dry sack, 4.5
GossamearGear 3/8 Pad, 5
Sleeping Total 96.5

Marmot Precip Rain Jacket, 14
Rain Pants Cabellas Packlite goretex pants, 9
Rain Total 21

Smartwool Short Hiking socks, 1
Exofficio boxer briefs, 1.6
Gloves, 1
Smartwool Hiking Socks, 2.5
Marmot Zeus Down Jacket, 15
Beanie, 2
Long Underwear Top and Bottom, 14
Clothing Carried Total 37.1

Clothing Worn
Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra Trail Runners, 27
Smartwool Short Hiking socks, 1
Salomon Tech Shirt, 5
Exofficio boxer briefs, 1.6
Convertible Pants, 14
Hat, 2.5
Backpacker Wallet, 2.7
Watch, 2
Trekking Poles Leki Ultralite Makalu, 17
Clothing Worn Total 72.8

Pack weight before consumables and not including clothing worn
Total Pack Weight: 282.25 oz, 17.64 Lbs

8 Comments»

Thomas wrote @ February 22, 2011 at 5:26 pm

Recommend two pair of socks. One you wash/dry on your pack.

Thomas wrote @ February 22, 2011 at 5:27 pm

Oh and Mole Skin

Jeremiah wrote @ February 22, 2011 at 5:58 pm

Yeah, I actually need to update this list. A lot of items have changed. I am actually taking three pairs of socks. Two hiking socks and one sleeping. Actually, recently switched to a hammock as well instead of my tent.

Thomas wrote @ March 17, 2011 at 12:20 pm

Awsome weight on the gear. You should be able to make really good time.

Thomas wrote @ March 17, 2011 at 12:21 pm

Whats the ear plugs for though

jmapes wrote @ March 17, 2011 at 1:03 pm

If you stay in the shelters every now and then you will want ear plugs. It’s not the black bears you have to worry about, it’s the snoring bears in the shelters.

Aunt Pam wrote @ March 18, 2011 at 8:18 pm

Sounds like your close to being ready to head out on foot. Wishing you and Derek safe travels, no bugs, cool but sunny days, no encounters with animals, good nights sleep, no blisters & plenty of water and food etc. Have a wonderful time we are excited that you are doing this and will follow you along the way, look forward to your postings. Be safe.
Love Aunt Pam & Uncle Larry too!

Christine wrote @ March 22, 2011 at 8:18 pm

Gear list looks GREAT! Very well planned and I bet you’ll keep most of it for the entire trip. Ear plugs are essential for shelters due to insane snorning from other worn out hikers. I started with sunscreen but ditched it pretty quickly…ditched the underwear also! It’s amazing what becomes unecessary for survival. You’ll know what you want as you head north. GREAT JOB and I look forward to meeting y’all when you get to Damascus! SAFE & HAPPY HIKING!