This is the gear I will be using to start my Appalachian Trail thru hike! Currently my pack weighs around 20lbs without food and water. I think I have everything I need…
Here are the main things
Pack
Osprey Exos 48L
Sleep System
Tent – MEC Spark 1 UL
Sleeping Bag – Mountain Hardwear Ratio 32
Sleeping Pad – Thermarest Neo Air Xlite
Sleeping Bag Liner – Sea to Summit
Cooking and Water
MSR Pocket Rocket Stove
GSI Haulite Minimalist Cook Pot
Titanium Spork
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
Platypus 2L Water Bladder
Rope to hang food
Clothing
Altra Lone Peak 3.0 Trail Runners
Dirty Girl Gaiters
Crocs for camp
Darn Tough Socks and Fits Socks for hiking
Smartwool Socks for sleeping
Mountain Hardwear Puffy Coat
Under Armour Rain Coat
MEC Wool Long Johns and Gap Long Sleeve for sleeping
Buff
Auclair Mitts
Running Shorts and Synthetic Tee for Hiking
Running Shorts and Tank for in town
Misc.
Black Diamond Headlamp
Yukon Charlie Trekking Poles
Goal Zero Flip 30 Portable Charger
First Aid Kit (bandaids, athletic tape, benadryl, advil, etc.)
Deuce of Spades Trowel
Toiletries
2017 AT NOBO Guidebook
Notebook
And probably some other things I can’t think of…
Believe it or not it all fits with room to spare for food!