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. Below was the current gear list, as of 4/30/2010.
The 2010 section hike gear list of what was actually taken, complete with photos and reviews of each item, is found on my TrailJournal.
Pack
- Outdoor Products Arrowhead backpack ($30, Walmart)
- Outdoor Products Trekking Poles ($13/ea, Walmart)
- Nalgene Wide Mouth Loop-Top 32 oz. Bottle ($6, CampMor)
Shelter / Sleeping System
- 20" X 72" Closed cell foam pad ($6, Walmart)
- 9 X 11 Camouflage Poly Tarp ($10, Harbor Freight)
- 550 cord, 25 feet ($4, Campmor)
- Woodland Camoflague Poncho Liner ($30, Bennett's Military Supplies)
Cooking System
- 2 Super Cat alcohol stoves ($1, 1 oz)
- vintage Mirro Open Country aluminum pot
- Open Country 8 oz. Plastic Cup ($1, Open Country)
- Light My Fire Spork ($3, Amazon)
- Bic mini lighter ($2/3ea)
- Bubblope® mailer cozy ($3, The Container Store)
Clothing
- Magellan Sportswear® Westbay nylon pants ($20, Academy)
- Magellan Sportswear® long-sleeve nylon fishing shirt ($20, Academy)
- Polyester T-shirt ($5, AAFES)
- Men's 50/50 Lightweight Thermal Underwear - Top ($11, AAFES)
- Men's 50/50 Lightweight Thermal Underwear - Bottom ($11, AAFES)
- OmniWool Multisport Hiker socks ($10/3 pair, Sam's Club)
Safety Essentials
- Winchester Choke Tube Pouch ($6, Walmart)
- Folding pocket knife ($1, Walmart)
- Potable Aqua ($8, Campmor)
- Signal whistle ($2.50, Campmor)
- SARTECH II First Aid Kit (various)
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