Kayla’s Appalachian Trail Gear List
This is a comprehensive list of gear that I am currently carrying with me on the Appalachian Trail. I am reassessing a few of my choices though. Therefore, this list is subject to change. Keep checking back to see how I mold my backpacking gear to my own hike.
Gear List:
- Vintage Kelty Backpack – Size 2 (external frame)
- EDIT: Osprey 50 Liter Atmos (Thanks Sarah!)
- Sea to Summit Pack Cover
- Kelty Ignite Down 20 F Sleeping Bag
- Sea to Summit Compression Sack
- Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Sleeping Pad
- Sawyer Water Filtration System
- GoalZero Solar Charger
- Rite in the Rain Outdoor Journal
- Outdoor Products Dry Bags (x3)
- Darn Tough Socks (x3)
- Black Diamond Spot Headlamp 90 Lumins
- Sierra Design Clip Flashlight Tent
- Tyvek Ground Cover
- REI Rain Jacket
- White Sierra Rain Pants
- Marmot 700 Fill Insulation Jacket
- Danner Mid Boots
- SR Titan Titanium Cooking Pot
- Light My Fire Fork/Spoon
- Titanium Cup
Electronics:
- iPhone
- iPad Mini (a single lightning cord and USB square for both)
- Keyboard Case
- Keyboard Case Charger
Toiletries:
- Wet Wipes
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Soap (Dr. Bronners)
- Headache Medicine
- Glucosamine and ACE Bandages (bad knees)
- Razor
- Diva Cup
Food (3-7 days at a time)
Water (1 liter at a time)
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