I am a Gearhead!

In planning a long hike, it becomes all about the ounces. Weight is the enemy! I have spent countless hours scouring the internet, comparing reviews and companies websites looking for the gear that I will need for my journey. As of today I think I have everything with the exception of rain pants.

Below is the list of everything that I will be taking on my hike excluding the clothes I will have on and the food and water I will pack. Right now I am weighing in at a smidgen over 14 pounds. I am trying to keep total weight under 20 pounds. Water will weigh about 2.5 pounds and food will take me up to 20.

Every time I think about adding something, I talk myself out of it. The same clothes will be worn everyday. They will get washed about once a week when I hit towns. No make-up, no mirrors, no curling iron, no pillow. Nothing that is not essential. My one exception is an extra battery pack for my phone. I will use my phone to keep in touch, to blog, take pictures, check the app for the trail, listen to music and books. I thought the extra battery would be worth it.