My Gear List

Ever wonder what my gear list looks like and what I carry while on the trail? Probably not, but I am going to share it with you anyway, lmao! Here is my complete backpacking gear list.

Keep in mind that I do not always carry everything you see. My base weight ranges from 11-16 pounds. What I carry depends on the season, the trail, and if I am solo or with Sir Fartsalot.

Trail Gear Lists

Pinhoti Trail – My gear list for the Pinhoti Trail (Oct – Nov 2024)
Appalachian Trail 2020 – My gear list from when I attempted the Appalachian Trail in 2020
Appalachian Trail 2025 WINTER – This is the gear I will be taking on my Appalachian Thru hike attempt with my husband in 2025, this list is currently still under construction and most items list are not what I am taking, it’s a copy from my 2020 attempt that has not been updated yet. I will also do a summer list as well as soon as I get a chance and then list it here.
Lonestar Hiking Trail—This was my first long trail. Gear-wise, I have come a long way since then.
Greenbrier River Trail

Shelter / Sleeping / Pack

Pack: Osprey Eja 58, ZPacks Arc Haul Ultra 50L
Pack Liner: Nylofume Bag
Water Bottle Holder: Trekker Joes
Strap Pouch: Trekker Joes
Tent: Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 or ZPacks Offset Duo
Footprint: Polycro cut to size, BA Tiger Wall UL 2 Footprint, ZPacks Offset Duo Footprint
Sleeping Bag: EE Revelation 40 Degree Quilt for Spring, Summer, Fall & Feathered Friends for Winter
Tent Stakes: I take several of the 7″ Super Sonic Stake as well as some 6.5″ Red Tough Titanium Tent Stakes
Quilt Straps: Part of Sleeping Bag Weight
Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NEOAIR XLITE NXT (reg-wide)
Sleeping Bag Liner: Cocoon Silk Mummy
Pillow: Sea To Summit Aeros Ultralight, ZPacks Inflatable Pillow,
Dry Bag / Pump Sack: Thermorest Pump Sack || To keep quilt dry & to inflate pad because after a long day, I am already out of freaking breath
Sit Pad / Foam Pad: Gossamer Gear Thinlight || Used under the sleeping pad for puncture protection & added warmth

Clothing – Worn

Top: Merino Tech Wool T-Shirt or Performance Wicking Shirt
Pants: PrAna Halle Straight Pant II or Kuhl Trekr Pant
Shorts: Under Armour Fly By Running Shorts
Shorts Liner: Generic, to stop chaffing
Underwear: Fruit of the Loom EverLight, Woolly Merino Wool Bikini Brief
Bra: Branwyn Essential Busty Bra
Socks: Injinji Micro Crew Toe Socks
Shoes: Topo Terraventure 4
Gaiters: Dirty Girl Gaiters (to keep rocks and debris out of shoes)

Clothing – Packed

Extra Underwear
Extra Socks
Base Layer Top:
Base Layer Pants:
Rain/Wind Jacket: AntiGravity Gear
Rain/Wind Pants: AntiGravity Gear
Rain Mitts: REI Minimalist GTX Mitts
Puffy: Sierra Designs Whitney Jacket, EE Torrid
Fleece: Patagonia Crosstrek 1/4 zip
Sleep Top – Winter: Patagonia Capilene Thermal Baselayer
Sleep Top – Summer: Lightweight tank
Sleep Bottom – Winter: Cuddl Duds
Sleep Bottom – Summer: Lightweight shorts
Sleep Socks: Paka Apparel Thermal Socks (these are dedicated sleep socks, so I always have a dry pair of socks)
Camp Shoes: Generic Crocs
Beanie: Paka Apparel Beanie
Buff: Merino Wool,
Gloves: HEAD (bought at Costco)

Cooking

Stove: BRS 3000
Pot: TOAKS 750ml Pot
Cup: Sea to Summit Collapsible Cup
Fuel Canister: MSR
Pot & Cooking Cozy: Homemade =)
Lighter: BIC
Spoon: Toaks Long Handle Polished Spoon
Food Bag: Zpacks Bear Bagging Kit (with cord)
Dish Towel: Pack Towl Original (I use a small piece that I keep under my fuel canister to prevent rust and as a dish towl to wash the pot)

Water Filtration

Filter: Sawyer Micro Squeeze or Regular Sawyer Squeeze
Backup: Aquatabs used in areas where Noro has been present as it lives in water as well, and Sawyer does not filter it out
Bottle: 750 ml Life Wtr Bottle – Empty
Bottle: 1L Smart Water Bottle – Empty
Electrolytes: EnduroPacks Liquid Electrolytes (you can read my review here) or Redmond ReLyte
Dirty Container & Scoop: CNOC 2L Bag

Repair Kit

Needle & Thread
Pad/Tent/Bag Repair
Duct Tape: Located on Trekking Poles
Sawyer O Ring: Extra O Ring for Water Filter
Multi-Tool: Swiss Army Knife Classic SD

Hygiene / Comfort

Toothbrush: Travel Size
Toothpaste: Travel Size
Hand Sanitizer: Clorox Spray Hand Sanitizer or Germstar (both proven to kill Noro)
Poop Scoop: Deuce of Spades
FUD W/ Holder: EllaPee
Bidet: Travel NetiPot Used instead of TP
Hairbrush & Mirror: Travel Folding Hairbrush & Mirror
Baby Wipes: For doing #2 & end of the day clean up
Sunscreen/Lotion: Sunscreen & Lotion Combo – Aveeno
Soap: Dr. Bronner’s – Unscented – Put in dropper bottle
Chapstick
Q-Tips
Eye Drops
Ear Plugs: Foam 
Hair Tie & Headband
Tweezers: Part of Swiss Army Knife
Nail Clippers: Baby Nail Clippers
Nail File: Baby Nail File 
Hot Hands: For the cold months
Snot Rag: Bandana or rag tied to pack, used to wipe sweat or nose
Towel: PackTowel Ultralite (used for drying off or wiping condensation from inside tent)

First Aid & Medical

Prescription Meds
Band-aids: Multiple sizes
Aleve: 9 days worth
Aspirin
Pepto Tablets: Anti-diarrhea, Heartburn
Benadryl: For any allergic reactions
AZO: For UTI’s
Leukotape
Quick Clot: Powder Type
Safety Pins: 1 Large, 1 Small
Alcohol Wipes: x2 
Antibiotic Ointment: Individual Packets (2)
Desitin Ointment: Travel Size – Fixes just about every skin issue ever!
Tick Key: A tick key works so much better than trying to use tweezers or your fingers.
Cork Ball: Pressure Point Release & Muscle Massage
Ace Bandage: Bought at dollar tree. Found this to be more useful instead of individual braces.
Silica Gel Bag: To help remove moisture from the kit 
Dry Bag: Osprey 3L Dry Bag (For First Aid, Hygiene, Electronics, & Repair Kit Supplies)

Emergency Items

Locator Beacon & GPS: Garmin 67i or InReach Mini 2
Emergency Whistle: Located on Osprey Pack or Vargo for other packs
Compass: Located on watch, GPS & Phone
Paper Map of Trail / Area or Guidebook: Yes, I am old school and will carry a paper map of the trail or guidebook. When it comes to emergency preparedness, I am a firm believer in 2 is 1 and 1 is none. So my third option is always considered my backup option.

Electronics

Phone: iPhone 11 Pro With Case
Power Bank: Nitecore Carbo 20000 or Nitecore NB10000 Gen II
Charging Block: Cool Gadget 65w
Electronic Cords & Cables: Phone, GPS, Batt Bank, Headlamp, Watch
Tripod: Joby Grip Tight One
Macro Lens (Cell Phone): Moment Macro Lens
Earphones: Generic
Watch: Garmin Fenix 7s
Headlamp: Nitecore NU25
ZipLock Bag: Freezer Quart Size (for extra protection)

Misc. Stuff

Trash Bag: Gallon Ziplock Bag
Umbrella: Six Moon Designs Silver Shadow Carbon
Wallet: Litesmith
Bug Spray: Repel (1fl oz)
Bug Net: Sea To Summit Head Net
Trekking Poles: Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork
Pen (for writing): Pen & Stylus
Fanny Pack: Hyperlite Versa
MicroSpikes: Kahtoola
Neck Knife: Smith & Wesson
Lens Wipe: Use to clean the camera lens on my phone and camera
Thermometer: Thermodrop I am a nerd and like knowing what the low/high was for my exact location. This is super lightweight, you can read my full review here.
Sunglasses: Either a cheap pair or my pair of Sundaze.