Comments on: Backpacking Gear Checklist & Budgeting Calculator

By: Sid Samel

Sid Samel — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 06:39:38 +0000

Love what you’re doing at Adventurepossible.com, especially the work you did with this Backpacking Gear Checklist & Budgeting Calculator.

By: Todd Wade Thomas

Todd Wade Thomas — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 07:23:37 +0000

In reply to Honey. That was my first thought as well... Knife; Good Fixed blade or folding, Leather-man or other good multi-purpose tool, 50-100 feet of at least 100# working load para-cord. Fire-Starter/ lighter. I am an intermediate hiker/camper/survivalist. And two years ago, motorcycle camped my way from South Florida to Tobermory Ontario Canada and back Including most of the Blue Ridge, Cumberland Gap and New River Gorge And this Items where essential to me.Next Bucket List Trip Thru Hike the AT!!!

By: fn G

fn G — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 01:10:39 +0000

Age an issue on the AT? 40 settling into my thirties I think..

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 00:34:53 +0000

Depending on where you’re going, it would make a lot of sense to pack a cell phone. Doesn’t have to be on – but if an emergency occurs and you have signal it might save your life.

By: Mark Kelley

Mark Kelley — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 01:48:09 +0000

In reply to Sean. Hi Sean, I'd start with three pairs of clothes and then jettison what you don't need. Also, though you will be in Maine in June / Summer, I suggest light pants and sleeves to keep the mosquitoes and black flies off your skin. Don't forget a cap with a headnet. Safe and happy hiking.

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 15 May 2018 00:47:56 +0000

I’m hastily putting together a plan to southbound hike some of the trail. I’m not expecting to do the whole thing, but probably to New York or so. One thing I’m not seeing anywhere is how many sets of clothes should I bring. Socks I’m thinking two liners and three outers, but what about shorts and shirts. Is 2 hiking sets and 1 night set reasonable or should I do 3? Or just 1?

By: Katherine Watkins

Katherine Watkins — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 21:49:46 +0000

Whistle needs to be added, in the chance of getting hurt or lost it will help you to be found and also good for making noise to let animals (like bears) know you’re there. Thanks for the list!

By: Paul Usher

Paul Usher — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 12:58:44 +0000

Needle & cotton. Lighter. Tweezers (for ticks). Whistle.

By: Mark Kelley

Mark Kelley — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 02:55:10 +0000

In reply to Dustin Albers. Really great to hear. Good luck on the triple crown.

By: Dustin Albers

Dustin Albers — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 15:52:50 +0000

Super helpful to help give me an idea of what I need and already had. I am beginning to train to thru hike the CDT, PCT, and AT.
Thank you!!