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What's in that pack of yours?

As a previous thru-hiker, one would think I would have mastered the art of backpacking light. That is false. It has been a few years and over these years I have slipped back into the comforts of modern life. Although, I have all of the gear necessary for a thru-hike, I have changed up some of my gear for this hike and have added some unneccessary, comfort items as well.

Here’s what I am packing:
Items marked with a * were also used on the AT

Pack:
 Gregory Deva 70L*

The Big 3:
Nemo Hornet 2P
 Nemo Sleeping Pad*
 EMS 35 degree bag*
 EMS Drool Pillow

Clothing: (in pack)
 2 pair of Darn Tough socks
 Smartwool mid-baselayer pant
 Columbia long sleeve SPF lightweight top
 Columbia puffy*
 Columbia rainjacket*
Crocks
Bug Net*

Electronics:
 Battery Pack
 Charger Cable
 Headphones
 2 UBS Ports
Delorme InReach

Toiletry / First Aid items:
  Go girl/Diva Cup*
  Toilet Paper*
  Athletic Tape*
 Cortizone Cream*
 Glasses/Contact Solution*
Toothbrush/Toothepaste*
Chapstick/Finger nail clippers

Additional things:
Bear Spray
Bear Bag
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Trail Guide(s)
Notebook/Pen/Envelope
Water Purifier*


Yea, thats alot of stuff, I know. Some of which I may or maynot need. Oh well, Hike Your Own Hike, is what they say! That extra weight, just makes me stronger :)

Oh FOOD...what am I eating?
Week 1:
Breakfast : Planters Peanut Trail Mix
Snack 1: RItz Bitz Crackers
Lunch: Luna or Kashi Bars
Snack: Granola Bar
Dinner: Tortilla with Quinoa and/or red beans and rice

...Ill actually write down excactly what I eat when the week ends. Thats a rough estimate at the moment.


Feel free to leave any comments. Happy Trails
<3 Moxie

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