Another AT Gear List
Prior to officially deciding I would attempt to thru hike the Appalachian Trail, I was the proud owner of a ginormous REI pack, a hefty REI tent, and a youth North Face sleeping bag that had wrongly been stored in a stuff sack for as long as I can remember. These pieces of gear came into my possession courtesy of Santa Claus during my younger years as a cub scout and boy scout.
I knew, however, this gear would not get me to Maine. I found a fun, well-paying job during the summer of 2021, knowing that most of what I made would be set toward the gear fund. But I knew next to nothing about anything having to do with gear made after 2010. So I went to work researching, buying, and testing. I now have a relatively lightweight kit made up of some really quality pieces of gear.
Pack
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Windrider 3400
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Shoulder Pocket
Nylofume Pack Liner
= 2.17 lbs
Shelter
Gossamer Gear The Two
- Extra room for activities for me and space for Katie when she visits
4 Gossamer Gear Stakes (Corners)
2 TOAKS V Stakes (Main Lines)
4 TOAKS Hook Stakes (Bathtub Floor)
- Because I like it looking all taut and pretty
Tyvek Footprint
- Is it Tyvek? I think so. Did I pull a scrap piece of whatever it is from the mud at a construction site near my house? Maybe.
= 2.19 lbs
Sleep System
Enlightened Equipment Enigma
- 20 Degree
Sea to Summit UL Pillow
REI Flash Insulated Pad
= 2.68 lbs
December 3, 2023
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