Flow's AT Starting Pack
- Category Weight
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Backpack
2.5 lb
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Sleeping System (Hammock)
5.73 lb
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Cooking
1.03 lb
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Water
0.68 lb
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Clothes
4.85 lb
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Worn Clothes
3.25 lb
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General
3.09 lb
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Toiletries
1.16 lb
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Technology
2.55 lb
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Mirrorless Camera
0 lb
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Food
15.25 lb
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Possible Upgrades
0 lb
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Extra Not Used Gear
0 lb
Equipment list for AT thru-hike.
This list is what I started with for my 2025 Appalachian Trail thru-hike.
I added my Camera setup after a month on trail and kept for around 1000 miles before sending back due to water issues.
My pack weight at the end with removed and some changed out gear to lower base weight by 3.7 lbs can be found at https://lighterpack.com/r/k5j1o6
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Backpack
Weight qty -
Swift X Hiking Backpack
Six Moon Designs
39
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Pack Liner
clear compactor trash bag
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sleeping System (Hammock)
Weight qty -
Sleep System
Hammock System Containing following 5 items)
72
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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---- TrailHeadz Anaconda - Hammock Containment Unit
5
oz0- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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---- Trailheadz 1.6 XL Side-zip
15
oz0- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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---- Sleeping Quilt(s) (Under & Over)
Trail Headz 1000 fill
41
oz0- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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---- TrailHeadz Accessory Bundle
Gear sling Ridgeline Organizer Zippable Brick
4
oz0- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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---- Titanium Cinch Buckle Complete Suspension
Dutchware
6
oz0- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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TrailHeadz Tarp and Conainment
Tarp System Containing Following 5 items
19.7
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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---- TrailHeadz Tarp Containment Unit
(within System) bag to have full tarp system
1.5
oz0- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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---- TrailHeadz Xenon UL Tarps
(within System) printed tarp with stain glass design
14
oz0- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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---- Dutchware FleaStake
(within System) Tarp Stakes (8)
2.5
oz0- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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---- Triptease Cord
(within System) Tarp Tie Downs
1
oz0- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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---- Dutchware Stingerz
(within System) Tarp Line Ties
0.6
oz0- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Cooking
Weight qty -
MSR pocket rocket stove
MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Stove
3
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Coffee Cup
GSI Outdoors Infinity Backpacker Mug
3.6
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Pot
TOAKS Titanium 900ml D115mm Pot
4
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Big Sky Hydration Pouch 1.5
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Utensil
Vargo Titanium ULV Spork
0.3
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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PCT Hang Kit
Bag, Rock Bag, Bone, Rope
2.7
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Bear Bag
Large Hilltop Bear Bag
1.3
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Water
Weight qty -
Sawyer Squeeze
Filter Only
3.4
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Hydra Pak 1.5 L
Water Collection
4.3
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Hydra Pak Filter Adapter
For Water Filtration
0.2
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Hydra Pak Plug-N-Playâ„¢ 42mm Cap
For Water Filtration
0.6
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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SmartWater Bottles 1.2
oz2- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Clothes
Weight qty -
Dry Bag
Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sack, Ultralight Dry Bag 8L
1.5
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Rain Jacket
Montbell Rain Jacket
7.5
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Puffy Jacket
Montbell - Plasma 1000 Down Jacket Men's
5.5
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Mid Layer
Patagona R1
10
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Warm Base Layer
Smartwool Merino 250 Base Layer Crew Top - Men's
7.5
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Short Sleeve Shirt
Sax Short Sleeve
5.2
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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T-Shirt (Summer)
MontBell Cool Light T Men's
3
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Pants
Patagonia Terrebonne Joggers - Men's (for sleep)
10.5
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Extra Shorts
Dutch Shorts
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Underwear
Sax
2.7
oz2
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Long Underwear/Leggings
5.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Wool Socks
Extra Hiking & Camp Sock
2.5
oz2- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Beanie Brushtail Possum Beanie 2.4
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Gloves for Cold
Conductive Brushtail Possum Gloves
1.3
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Glasses Bag Simple Glasses Bag 0.4
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Glasses Warby Parker Glasses 1
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Xero Shoes Men's Genesis Barefoot 4.9
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Worn Clothes
Weight qty -
Sunglasses
Warby Parker SunGlasses
1
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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underwear
Sax
2.7
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Bandana
1.1
oz2- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Shorts
Athletic Hiking Shorts
10.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sun Shirt
9.2
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Trail Shoes Hooka SpeedGoat 23.9
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Wool Socks
2.5
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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General
Weight qty -
0
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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1 Liter Fanny Pack
High Tail Designs (waterproof) (for electronics/town)
1.5
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Wallet
Wallet, CC, License, Insurance Card, Cash
1
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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First Aid Kit Bag
Band-Aids (3) tweezers, nail clippers, alcohol wipes
1.5
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Emergency Inhaler Inhaler for As needed Use 1.5
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Leukotape
a few feet wrapped around CC cutoff
0.6
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Tic Remover
the TICK PATROL Tick Remover Tool
0.2
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Nitecore NU21
USB-C Rechargeable Headlamp
1.5
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Gerber Dime
Multitool
2.1
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Quick Dry Towel 3.5
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Treking Poles
Black Diamond Equipment - Trail Ergo Cork Trekking Poles - Picante
12
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Helinox chair 18
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Pride Flag 6
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Toiletries
Weight qty -
Toiletries Bag
0.35
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Spade
Ultralight Trowel by BoglerCo
0.4
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Bidet Attachment
0.6
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Small Smart Water Bottle for Bidet
0.6
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Toilet Paper
Small baggie of TP
0.5
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Toiletries Bag
Hilltops Small Zipper Bag
0.25
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Toothbrush & Paste
Small GUM toothbrush head replacement
15
g1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Floss
0.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Meds
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Soap
Dr. Brauns
2.7
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sunscreen
Small Face Sunscreen
4
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Bug Spray
Ben's 100 Max Formula Insect Repellent - 95 Percent DEET - 1.25 fl. oz.
1.8
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Daily Inhaler Inhaler w/ steriod for AM and PM usage 1.2
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Certain Dry Prescribed for Foot 2.1
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Icy Hot Roller
For Back Issues
2.1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Technology
Weight qty -
iPhone 16 pro
8.8
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Airpods Pro
Apple iPods
2.9
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Garmin InReach Message Plus
4.2
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Electronics Pouch
0.5
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Kindle Paperweight To read at night (Luxury Item) 6
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Battery Pack (Charger) Nitecore Carbo 20000 Lightweight QC 20000mAh Power Bank 10.2
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Anker Nano Charger
USB-C 45 W Charger
2.9
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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iWatch Charger
0.6
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Multi Charging Cable
USBc to USBc cable
0.25
oz2- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Pedco Ultrapod 3
4.2
oz1- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Mirrorless Camera
Weight qty -
Camera Bag Protected, waterproof camera bag 9.5
oz0- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Fujifilm 70-300 Lens Fujifilm 70-300 Lens 23.6
oz0- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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FujiFilm X-T5 Body
22
oz0- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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FUJIFILM XF 35mm f/2 R WR Lens
7
oz0- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Food
Weight qty -
Water
1L
2
lb2
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Food
7 days for estimates
30
oz6
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Possible Upgrades
Weight qty
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Extra Not Used Gear
Weight qty -
Grub Can
Bear Canister
28
oz0- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Matches
Storm Proof Matches
1.7
oz0- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Solar Panel
Anker 8W Single-Port Portable Foldable Outdoor Solar Charger with PowerIQ Technology
12
oz0- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Camera Holder
Camera Strap Clip for FujiFilm
3.25
oz0- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Hand Water Protection
SHOWA Temres 281
1.6
oz0- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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