Even though we have been on several long distance hikes, we still use a gear list to make sure that we do not forget anything back at home. The list has evolved over time and probably will continue to do so as we make changes to gear, and change with seasons and technology. We’ve put together a downloadable gear list at our site longtrailvermont.com, which helps folks plan for the Long Trail. Here is a link to the page with a Gear List you can use.
While we enjoy sleeping in our hammocks as much as we can (they are our favorite pieces of gear), we know that the Arizona Trail will lack locations to hang in trees. In addition, because of the anticipated cool temps, hammocking could be quite cold at this time of the year. With that in mind, we are planning to sleep on the ground under our tarp. Our Arizona Trail Gear List is definitely a 3 season setup with sleeping bags that will take us into the low 20s…which for us, adds some weight with a Silk Sack (SweetPea) & thermal underwear (Beardoh!), which wouldn’t be there in a summer setup.
We do share some of our gear; we don’t carry 2 sets of first aid odd’s and ends, we carry just one shelter, etc… So, if you look at the gear lists closely, they are somewhat complimentary.
SweetPea’s Arizona Trail Gear List
GRAND TOTAL 8.1 lbs.
*All weights in ounces except grand total
BIG FOUR (& related) – 3.7 lbs
Sleeping Bag Katabatic Alsec 22deg – 21.6 oz.
DIY Backpack (made from XPak) – 13.2 oz.
NeoAir – 17 oz.
Gossamer Gear 1/8″ Pad (protects NeoAir) – 1.6 oz.
Silk Sack – 4.8 oz.
Kitchen – 7.96 oz.
Loksak – 3 oz.
Spoon – 0.4 oz.
Gatorade 24oz (2) – 2.46 oz.
Platypus (2) – 2.1 oz.
Clothes – 33.5 oz.
Patagonia Pink Shirt – 4.5 oz.
EMS Long John Pants – 4.2 oz.
Montbell Windshirt – 1.5 oz.
Spare Socks – REI Liners – 1.7 oz.
Sleep Sox – Darn Tough – 1.8 oz.
Warm Hat – Mtn Hardware – 0.9 oz.
Glove Liners – Black Diamond – 1.8 oz.
Underwear – 2 oz.
Down Jacket – Patagonia Down – 8.3 oz.
Raincoat – Sierra Designs – 6.5 oz.
Bandana – 1.8 oz.
Bra – 2 oz
Miscellaneous – 15.15 oz.
iPod charger – 1.9 oz.
iPod – 3.7 oz.
Ear Buds – 0.4 oz.
Stuff sack (onion bag) for Clothes – 0.2 oz.
Trash Comp Bag – 2.2 oz.
Small Caribiner – Zpacks – 0.2 oz.
Headlamp – Tikka Plus – 2.1 oz.
Headlamp Batteries – 1.2 oz.
Trigger Point Ball (green mini) – 2 oz.
Health – 12.6 oz.
1st Aid Kit / Hygene bag – 0.2 oz.
Lightload Towel – 0.8 oz.
Sewing kit for Blisters – 0.1 oz.
Ear plugs
Razor with new blade – 0.4 oz.
Hand Sanitizer – 1.9 oz.
Microban – 1.3 oz.
Toothbrush – 0.2 oz.
Tweezer – 0.2 oz.
Nail clippers – 0.7 oz.
Toothpaste – 1 oz.
Lighter – 0.4 oz.
Triple Antibiotic (Neosporin) – 0.5 oz.
Benadryl – 0.6 oz.
TP 3/4 roll – 1.6 oz.
Safety Pins – 0.1 oz.
Comb – 0.2 oz.
Sunscreen – 3 oz.
Face Lotion – 0.6 oz.
Dental Floss – 0.1 oz.
Worn
Socks
Skirt
Shirt
Bra
Shoes
Gaitors
Watch
Visor
Bandana
Sunglasses
Poles
Beardoh!’s Arizona Trail Gear List
GRAND TOTAL 9.9 lbs.
*All weights in ounces except grand total
BIG FOUR (& related) – 4.46 lbs.
Sleeping Bag Katabatic Alsec 22deg – 26 oz.
DIY Backpack (made from XPak) – 14 oz.
Cuben Tarp – DIY – 10.5 oz.
Titanium Stakes – 2.2 oz.
NeoAir – 17 oz.
Gossamer Gear 1/8″ Pad (protects NeoAir) – 1.6 oz.
Kitchen – 8.96 oz.
Loksak – 3 oz.
Spoon – 0.4 oz.
Gatorade 24oz – 2.46 oz.
Platypus – 2.1 oz.
Knife (Gerber Curve) – 1 oz.
Clothes – 42.9 oz.
Montbell Wind Shirt – 2.5 oz.
Montbell Wind Pants – 3 oz.
Spare Socks – Injinji – 2.2 oz.
Sleep Sox – Darn Tough – 3.2 oz.
Warm Hat – Zpacks – 1.2 oz.
Glove Liners (REI) – 1.5 oz.
Cuben Mitts – 0.9 oz.
Long John Top – 5 oz.
Long John Bottom – 5 oz.
Down Jacket (WM -12.2) – 12.2 oz.
Raincoat – Marmot – 6.2 oz.
Miscellaneous – 21.35 oz.
Phone charger – 2 oz.
Phone – 5.3 oz.
Stuff sack – 0.7 oz.
Trash Comp Bag – 2.2 oz.
Small Caribiner – Zpacks – 0.2 oz.
Headlamp – Tikka Plus – 2.1 oz.
Money Wallet – 0.4 oz.
Extra line – 0.2 oz.
Health ins card – 0.15 oz.
Drivers license – 0.15 oz.
Credit cards – 0.15 oz.
Headlamp Batteries – 1.2 oz.
Compass – 2 oz.
iPod/Charger/Headphones – 0.4 oz.
I/O Magic Charger w/Cord – 4.2 oz.
Health, etc. – 15.11 oz.
Ace Bandage – 0.7 oz.
Lightload Towel – 0.81 oz.
Hand Sanitizer – 1.9 oz.
Microban – 1.3 oz.
Body Glide – 1.1 oz.
Lighter – 0.4 oz.
TP 3/4 roll – 1.6 oz.
Trail Toes – 1 oz.
Sunscreen – 3 oz.
Worn
Shorts
Pants
Shirt
Shoes
Gaitors
Watch
Socks (Injinji)
Visor
Bandana
Sunglasses
Poles
xpak? que?
XPAK is a type of material that we use to make our packs. It works well for non abrasive areas on the pack.
What do you use for your kitchen?
For the trip on the AZT in 2015, a spoon (for each) was our only kitchen item. We have hiked several thousand miles without cooking and been happy eating cold food. However, this past summer (2016), we thru hiked the PCT and grabbed a stove and pot for the last 500 miles as temps got cooler. The system we used was a Caldera Cone, with a Titanium pot, and an alcohol stove. Light and efficient. Thanks for reading!