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Cool fall weather is close to perfect for hiking. Here is a list compiled by Travlin' Light Scott, [edited by yours truly] a Southern Appalachian hiker of the AT, Benton Mackaye, Florida Trail and many others in the Southeast. Scott has a passion for our foot trails and living outside on them that is evident in this well-thought out list. Scott is not what I would classify as a minimalist hiker, but his pack selections emphasize light weight and high quality for their intended purpose - surviving relatively comfortably outdoors.
Scott has covered a lot of ground and found this list represents a practical selection of equipment for the serious hiker out on the trail for a weekend or weeks. Thanks Scott, where ever you are! He printed this list out for me over a year ago when he stopped over on a BMT hike through Northern Georgia to Tennessee.
Roll your mouse cursor over the accompanying link for each item in Scott's list to scope out the suggested equipment at one of the many reputable vendors of Amazon.com. My editing is designated beyond the "[" character in each list item. Amazon has everything the serious hiker needs!
Scott's Hiking List
- Backpack - Osprey Finesse [or comparable Osprey Packs Atmos 50 Pack - 2800-3200 cu in
- Sleeping Bag - Sierra Designs 20 Degree (Winter) [or better Cochise 15 Degree Long Sleeping Bag
- Fleece Blanket (Summer)
- Shelter - Walrus 1 Person Microswift Tent [now replaced by MSR Microzoid Solo Fast & Light Tent
- Thermarest light air mattress [Therm-A-RestŪ Trail Lite
- Marmot Precip Rain Jacket [Marmot PreCip Jacket - Men's
- Lightweight Fleece [Kelty Sleeping Bag Liners Lightweight Fleece Black Mfg no: 39004681
Lightweight Fleece
- Short and Long Sleeve PolyPro T-Shirt, and 2 pair Boxer Briefs [Outdoor Research makes them Outdoor Research Harmony 1/2 Zip Jersey Long-Sleeve - Women's
- Hiking Socks - one pair [
- Zip Off Pants [
- Partridge in a pear tree (just kidding).
- Food - breakfast: 1 or 2 Balance Bars (high in fat and protein).
- lunch: bagel (high in protein) and a candy bar (mmm chocolate).
- Dinner: Cool Ranch Doritos, Macaroni & Cheese with extra Sharp Cheddar mixed in, as well as a tuna packet and garlic. Sometimes I will eat a candy bar for dessert (mmm chocolate).
- Personal Journal.
- Paperback Novel. [Amazon specialty
- 32 ounce [1 quart] cookpot
- Spoon
- Headlamp and extra batteries
- Homemade aluminum can stove [will post details on this soon
- Fuel Bottle
- Toiletries (toothpaste, antibacterial gel, multivitamins, ibuprofen, Doctor Bronners Soap, [TP])
- Compass
- 2 Bandannas
- Maps
- Camera [
- 32 oz. Camelbak & Nalgene
- Shoes, anything with a vibram [or better] sole (no boots).
- Gaiters: low & high (depending on season)
- Leki Trekking Poles
...this page is currently a work in progress, i.e., to be continued. Return periodically for more field-tested hiking equipment recommendations.
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