Gear List

This is it! Dad is driving Chef and I down to Amicalola Falls State Park, GA on Thursday. We are stopping at some point along the way and finishing our drive on Friday. I start my hike on Saturday. I am soaking in these next few days... and hot showers and home-cooked meals. There are only a few preparation details that need to taken care of, but we are packed and ready to go. We took a 3 day pack-shake down trip. Chef and I both did well and survived. Here is what our finalized gear list will be (subject to change):

Shown:

• Osprey 65L Pack
• Sleeping Pad
• My Sleeping Bag (in 8L dry sac)
• Chef's Sleeping Bag (in 6L dry sac)
• keen sandals (camp shoes)
• North Face Triarch 2 Tent
• Toilet Paper
• Trowel
• Personal Wipes (1 per day)
• Micro Towel
• Solar Power Charger with Battery Stick
• Pocket Knife
• Phone and Charging Cord
• 40-50ft Paracord
• Watch
• Luminaid Light
• Head Lamp
• Compass
• Wallet (ID, cash, C.C. Insurance)
• Glasses/Case
• Contacts/Case
• Contact Solution, rewetting drops
• Med Kit
• Germ-X
• Sunscreen Stick
• Chapstick
• Burt's Bees ointment
• Lighter
• Rain Coat
• Rain Pants
• Buff
• Bandana
• Pack Cover
• Small Bible
• 2x Underwear (one camp, one extra hiking)
• 2x Socks (one camp, one extra hiking)
• Sock Liner
• Bra
• Smartwool Leggins
• Camp Capris
• Camp Long Sleeve Shirt
• Pot
• Bowl
• Mug
• Stove
• Spoon
• Tooth Brush/Paste
• Nalgen Bottle
• 2L Camelbak
• Sawyer Filter w/ 1L bottle

Not Shown:

• Wool Jacket
• Sunglasses

Chef's Pack

• Pack Cover
• Collapsable Bowl with Carabiner Clip
• Leash
• Med Kit

I opted out on taking bear spray (it weighs nearly a pound!) and mace doesn't seem worth it. Only time and the trail will tell me what I will truly need or not need. I'm full of emotions but I'm ready to start my adventure!