Ethan D. Brooks
FULL GEAR LIST
ONE MONTH INTO THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
Clothes
Intro
Drybag (18L Granite Gear eVent SIL Drysack)
Do you know what they call the
Shorts, 2 Pair (Myles Everyday Shorts are my current fav)
first eight miles of the AT? The
Wicking T-Shirts, 2
REI Trail, because it’s often
Socks, 3 Pair (I suggest Darn Tough)
strewn with discarded gear
Underwear, 3 Pair (ExOfficio)
from overburdened hikers.
Long Underwear, 1 Set (EMS Techwick)
Knit Hat
Everyone overpacks, but to
help you minimize extra gear
Trail Runners (Salomon XA Pro 3D Mountain)
here’s a look at exactly what I
Wallet (With cash for shuttle rides)
was carrying one month into
Sleeping
my walk. This is everything.
20 Degree Sleeping Bag
Foam Sleeping Pad (Therm-A-Rest Z-Lite)
Brands are mentioned just to
make shopping easier, but are
Dry Compression Sack (Sea-to-Summit eVent Compression)
not a hard and fast rule. Look
Water
around, and try to find deals.
Camelbak Bladder, 3 Liter
Filter (Sawyer Squeeze)
Mobile Office
Camelbak Adapter for Sawyer Squeeze Filter
(Bonus)
Chemical Treatment (Aquamira Drops)
Food
Notebook (Canson 180
Degree Artbook)
Stove (MSR Pocket Rocket is my favorite)
1 Pleasure Reading Book
Lighter (Simple BIC will do)
Anodized Aluminum Cup/Pot
Trail Guide (AWOL’s AT
Guide)
Spork
Heavy Duty Dry Bag (30 Liter SealLine Baja Drybag)
iPad Air 2 (LifeProof Case)
Clothes
iPhone 4S (LifeProof Case)
Antibacterial Wipes (Sea-to-Summit Wilderness Wipes)
Charging Cables &
Camp Towel (Sea-to-Summit Tek Towel)
Headphones
Goldbond Powder
Pen Light
Hand Sanitizer (Purell Travel Size)
Stamps & Envelopes
First Aid/Repair Kit
Gallon Ziploc Bags
AT GEAR LIST
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