Backpacking Gear List

As I acquire or review backpacking gear for the upcoming Appalachian Trail section hike, I'll add the items to this post as a virtual backpacking gear list.

vintage Camp Trails Catskill internal frame backpack, 5,000 cu. in., 4# 14oz ($99, CampMor, Dec 1993)

Outdoor Products Trekking Poles ($13/ea, Walmart)

Nalgene Wide Mouth Loop-Top 32 oz. Bottle ($6, CampMor)

Shelter System

9 X 11 Camouflage Poly Tarp ($10, Harbor Freight)

ENO Slapstraps Micro ($22, Ozark Outdoor Supply)

Grand Trunk Ultralight Hammock ($17, Amazon)

Timber Creek 40-degree 3-lb synthetic mummy sleeping bag ($20, Academy Sports)

Cooking System

Vargo Triad XE alcohol stove ($22, Ozark Outdoor Supply)

Optional Gear

Outdoor Products Arrowhead backpack ($30, Walmart)

Korean butane cartridge folding stove ($5, Songtan market, ROK)