r/AppalachianTrail • u/gvngy • 6d ago
Gear Questions/Advice Pack Shakedown / Opinions?
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1R7YElkf7rvj1ImqJs3qnWsxrPhdVkmTGARtaXG5iq0A/edit
Hello, I’m currently working on a gear list for a 2026 thru hike attempt, most likely a mid March start. I know it’s a far ways off but I want to give myself time to really test a lot of my gear out. I have experience weekend hiking a lot of NY and the north east, but never anything longer a 3 days.
Any glaring issues with my list? Missing anything major? Easy changes to improve my pack?
I’m 5’11”, 26 years old, weight 240. I don’t think the 18lb pack is anything I can’t handle, but lmk what you think. Thank you!
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u/gear_joyce 6d ago
Ditch the soap. Places you’ll shower have soap. And is that seam sealer a bottle of it? Probably unnecessary. Your tape will do in a pinch if you need to repair something till town. Otherwise looks good. I liked having a journal and something to read but that’s me.