Date: 2016-01-29
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Continued...Clothing & Shoes (worn or placed inside REI 15L Drysack)Columbia Zero Rules Short Sleeve Shirt ¢ super-cooling tech tee, polyester wicking fabric, UPF 30 sun protection, antimicrobial treatment.ExOfficio Triflex Hybrid Long Sleeve Shirt ¢ durable, comfortable, quick drying. Patagonia Capilene 2 Lightweight Crew Top & Capilene 2 Lightweight Bottoms ¢ quick drying, highly breathable, moisture-wicking polyester; synthetic base layer top & bottom; 20-UPF sun protection. Ideally, these will remain dry and used at camp/as pajamas. Could also be used as an added layer of insulation in extremely cold weather.Patagonia G1 III Zip Off Pants ¢ tough, lightweight, nylon-taslan pants with zip-off legs; durable water repellent finish and 50+ UPF sun protection.Northface Paramount II Cargo Shorts ¢ abrasion-resistant midweight nylon; large cargo pockets with secure Velcro closures.Marmot Essence Rain Jacket ¢ waterproof, breathable; attached hood, integrated cooling vents; chest pocket. Good in rain and wind; wear alone or in combination with any of the above shirts, depending on conditions.Northface Venture Full-Zip Rain Pants ¢ waterproof, breathable, full-zip pants. Good in rain and wind; wear alone or in combination with any of the above shorts/pants, depending on conditions.Mountain Hardwear Hooded Ghost Whisperer ¢ ultralight (2.1 ounces) nylon insulating jacket; wind and water-resistant.Darn Tough Vermont Men's Merino Wool Socks (2 pair) ¢ Comfortable, well cushioned, moisture wicking.REI Smartwool Merino Wool Sock Liners (2 pairs) ¢ soft, silky merino wool blended with stretch nylon for durability and a good fit; helps prevent blistering.Smartwool Hunting Heavy Crew Socks (1 pair) ¢ Warm, comfortable, cushioned. Mainly for use at camp. Can also be worn as mittens on particularly cold days.ExOfficio Underwear (2 pair) ¢ soft, durable, breathable, moisture wicking; 1 for hiking; 1 for camp.REI Smartwool Balaclava ¢ soft, snuggly, pure merino wool. Keep the head/face warm while hiking or at camp. It makes me look like a cross between a stealth ninja warrior and a dry erase marker.REI Buff ¢ helps keep sweat off face and prevent sunburn.Outdoor Research Versaliner Gloves ¢ Breathable, 100-weight fleece insulating liner and removable waterproof ripstop fabric shell. The zippered back-of-hand shell-storage pocket doubles as a heat pack pocket when conditions turn unexpectedly icy. Oboz Sawtooth Mid Hiking Boots ¢ lightweight, waterproof, comfortable out of the box. These boots have served me well hiking, on mission trips, Habitat projects, etc. Provide some extra ankle protection in the early GA/NC Mountains. Will wear these for the first 1/4 to 1/3 of the hike.Salomon XA Pro 3D Trail-Running Shoes ¢ will switch to these for the second 1/4 to 1/3 of the trail. Synthetic mesh uppers/lining, EVA midsole, rubber outsole. Comfortable, durable, quick drying. These things are beasts. May go with a new pair of these for the last portion of the trail or may go back to the Sawtooths. Spenco PolySorb Walker/Runner Insoles ¢ probably unnecessary, given the quality Sawtooth insoles. But thought I¢d give them a try. Increases shock absorption and helps prevent blisters.Crocs ¢ lightweight camp shoes. Important to make a fashion statement at Laundromats.Under Armour Fishhook Cap ¢ helps prevent sunburn and keep rain off eyeglasses.Coghlans Mosquito Head Net ¢ worn over ball cap in heavy bug traffic areas. Can also be used to strain pasta noodles.Chums Surfshorts Wallet ¢ lightweight, durable ripstop nylon.Food and Water 1-Liter Smartwater Bottles ¢ durable, fit nicely in backpack side pockets, easily replaceable. I¢ll typically start with 2 full ones, although I could adjust that depending on the projected distance/reliability of the next water source.Food ¢ although a bit more expensive, I will re-supply food in the towns I come to, rather than send multiple mailings to post offices along the way. I like not being tied to a post office schedule, i.e., needing to hike 25 miles in the rain today to get to the post office before it closes for the weekend. I also like the flexibility of buying whatever type of food I¢m hungry for in that town, versus the Ramon noodles in a package I sent 2 months ago. Thus, I¢ll pay a bit more for food, but that¢s offset some by not having the cost of mailing multiple packages. Having said that, I may have Lil Jan mail me just a few food packages (with love notes) at locations which are notoriously expensive or lacking in food options.Loksak Garbage Bag ¢ to pack out garbage.To Be Continued...