by Alicia MacLeay
Read “Blazing a Good Trail: The AT in Maine” for the full narrative.
Equipment Used June 20-22, 2007
Gear
- Shires Tarptent Rain Shadow 2
- 2 sleeping bags (Sierra Designs Shut Eye, Montbell U.L. Alpine Down Hugger Thermal Sheet)
- 2 sleeping pads (Therm-A-Rest ProLite 3)
- Therm-A-Rest Wrap-It Pillow
- 2 internal frame packs (GoLite Pinnacle, Osprey Ariel) with rain covers
- 2 pairs trekking poles (Black Diamond Enduro CF Compact, Leki Makalu Antishock)
- First-aid kit
- 2 headlamps (Petzl Tikka XP, Tikka)
- 2 pocketknives
- Compass, whistle per person
- Digital camera
- Watches
Navigation
- Maps in Ziploc
- Garmin eTrex Legend GPS w/Garmin Mapsource maps
- Copies of 1934 Bates scouting report, historical trail descriptions, topo and historical maps
Health & Safety
- SteriPen Adventurer with Potable Aqua backup
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Hand sanitizer
- Toothpaste, toothbrushes
- Camp towel
- Wipes
- Trowel
- Compression sack w/cord
Clothing
- Waterproof/breathable jackets (RAB Drillium and Arc’Teryx Beta AR)
- Waterproof/breathable pants (L.L. Bean Stowaway rain pants)
- Fleece tops (The North Face Aurora Zip, Columbia)
- Synthetic hiking pants (Patagonia Inter-Continental, Mountain Hardwear)
- Baselayers (Isis Wool Zip-Neck Turtle and Tights)
- Synthetic T-shirts (Outdoor Research Essence Tee, The North Face)
- Synthetic underwear
- Lightweight hat and gloves
- Hiking boots (Montrail Namche, Merrell Overdrive)
- Wool or synthetic socks (2 pairs Smartwool each)
- Liner socks (2 pairs)
- Sun hats (Trailspace Trail Runner)
Kitchen
- Jetboil PCS w/fuel
- Lighter and waterproof matches
- Utensils (titanium fork and spoon, Light My Fire Spork, REI Ti Ware Long-Handle Spoon)
- Bowl (titanium sierra cup)
- Mug (titanium)
- CamelBak Hydration Reservoir
- Nalgenes (3)
- Garbage bag(s), ziplocks
Food
Breakfasts (2 mornings)
- Cocoa
- Instant oatmeal
- Dried fruit
Lunches (3 days)
- Sandwiches for first day
- Lavash wraps
- Salami
- Tuna in foil packet
- Cabot light cheddar and sharp cheddar
Snacks
- Granola, plain and peanut butter M&Ms, cashews, almonds, macadamia nuts
- Fig Newmans
- Luna, Odwalla, and Clif bars
- Snickers bar
- Green and Blacks chocolate
Dinners (2 nights)
- Chicken in foil packet
- Sundried tomatoes
- Mary Jane’s Farm pouches (Santa Fe Pasta, Sweet Red Bell Pepper Pasta, Spuds w/spinach and cheese, Mac and Cheese, ChilliMac)
Desserts
- Backpackers Pantry mocha mouse pie
- Alpine Aire chocolate mudslide pie
