Packing for the AT might seem daunting at first. You're not completely sure of what items you'll need. Maybe you go overboard and pack anything that might seem mildly useful. Maybe in your desperation to have a low pack weight, you forget a few key pieces of gear. Well not to worry hikers. Here is your gear list of everything you need (and don't need) to hit the AT.
Let's remember two rules while we're packing:
1. If you're not going to use something everyday, you really don't need it.
2. Start with your three basic pieces of gear: pack, sleeping bag, and shelter. Build on from that.
Be sure your sleeping bag and tent are designed for backpacking, otherwise they'll probably be really heavy.
Other necessary gear:
-boots or hiking shoes
-bag to keep food in (something durable; you have to hang in up every night)
-sleeping pad
-water bottles or water bladder
-something to purify water with like iodine tablets, Aqua Mura, or a Steripen
-clothes (we'll cover what kind of clothes in a later post)
-stuff sack for clothes
-small first aid kit (nothing too fancy; unless your a doctor you probably won't be able to treat much more than scrapes)
-flashlight or head lamp
-data book
-camp stove and cooking pot
-lighter
-thin, light rope (to hang your bear bag)
Optional items:
-sandals to wear around camp
-pocket knife
-tarp
-toothbrush, deodorant, etc.
-journal
-camera
-bear Mace
-trekking poles
-trail mascot
-sunscreen
-tent repair kit
-needle and thread
Things to leave at home:
-gun (you really won't need it)
-machete (the trail is not overgrown)
-GPS (the trail is clearly marked)
-boyfriend (just kidding)
Let's remember two rules while we're packing:
1. If you're not going to use something everyday, you really don't need it.
2. Start with your three basic pieces of gear: pack, sleeping bag, and shelter. Build on from that.
Be sure your sleeping bag and tent are designed for backpacking, otherwise they'll probably be really heavy.
Other necessary gear:
-boots or hiking shoes
-bag to keep food in (something durable; you have to hang in up every night)
-sleeping pad
-water bottles or water bladder
-something to purify water with like iodine tablets, Aqua Mura, or a Steripen
-clothes (we'll cover what kind of clothes in a later post)
-stuff sack for clothes
-small first aid kit (nothing too fancy; unless your a doctor you probably won't be able to treat much more than scrapes)
-flashlight or head lamp
-data book
-camp stove and cooking pot
-lighter
-thin, light rope (to hang your bear bag)
Optional items:
-sandals to wear around camp
-pocket knife
-tarp
-toothbrush, deodorant, etc.
-journal
-camera
-bear Mace
-trekking poles
-trail mascot
-sunscreen
-tent repair kit
-needle and thread
Things to leave at home:
-gun (you really won't need it)
-machete (the trail is not overgrown)
-GPS (the trail is clearly marked)
-boyfriend (just kidding)
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