[at-l] gear list for AT thru hike

[Kevin Kirby]

Below is my gear list for my 2008 AT hike from GA>ME. Please feel free to give advice, feedback, what should i add, what should I remove, ETC. 

Kirby
GA>ME 2008
A Journey To Inspire

Backpack (At least 3,500 cu.in): $120.00 Cabela’s XPG™ 4000 Ultra light Internal Frame Pack 
Tent: $120.00 Cabela’s XPG ultra light weight 1 person tent
Sleeping bag liner: $55.00
Ground Cloth*:$15.00
Sleeping Pad: $45.00 therma-rest sleeping pad
Backpack cover: $30.00
Gators: $30.00
Nylon Cord: $10.00
Backpacking alcohol stove: $50.00
Stove Fuel: $60.00
Backpacking Pot or Pan: $55.00
Eating Utensils: $3.00
Hiking Boots or Trail Shoes: $80.00(if current ones do not fit)
Sandals or Water Shoes/Crocs: $35.00
2 Pairs (at least) of Synthetic or Wool Socks: $70.00(including sock liners)
Clothing: $500.00(includes rainwear, hats, etc.)
Gloves (type per environment): $20.00
Biodegradable Soap:$10.00
Duct Tape or Equal Equivalent: $7.00
Sunglasses*: $15.00
Pack Towel: $20.00
Lighter:$10.00
Empty large water bottles for extra water on trail: no money
Water Purifier or Purification Tabs/Drops: $85.00 Aqua Mira
First Aid Kit: $80.00 (First Aid Booklet/Guide, Antiseptic, Anti-diarrhea, Ibuprofen, benadryl, Gauze Pads, Moleskin, Tweezers, Burn Treatment Kit, Adhesive Tape, Safety Pins, Sun Burn Treatment, Snake Bite Kit, Vitamins, Blister Kit)
Bug Repellant: $7.00
Trowel: $5.00(buy online)
Toilet Paper: $10.00
Sewing Kit (Assorted Needles & Thread): $5.00
Headlamp: $30.00
Batteries (Appropriate per equipment): $30.00
Backpacking Knife or Multi-tool: $25.00
Compass/ Whistle: $12.00
Plastic Bags: $20.00
Total cost for first section: $2,155
Food: $2,000.00
Everything else that will come up on trail: $1,250.00(laundry, hostels, hotels, restaurant food, mail,  ETC..)
Plane Tickets to Wisconsin: $120.00(Air Tan Airways)
Any shuttle service to the mountain: $100.00
Emergency money: $500.00


Total cost for second section: $4,120
Total cost for sections combined: $6,285
 
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