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RECOMMENDED GEAR
Johnny on the Iron Mountain
Trail at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
Gear List for Solo Backpacker
I like to go light when possible, though by no means am I a minimalist. After
20-plus years of intensive backpacking I am well on the downward side of the gear acquisition curve. When you first get into it, you buy and try all sorts of gear, and peak out on the amount of gear you tote. Then you realize there is actually more that you don't need than what you do need. You ultimately carry less stuff and use your head more. The following list would be ideal for a fall trip in the Southern Appalachians.
Gear :
Lafuma Hunza 60 + 10 backpack
8 x 10
ultra light tarp
Sleeping bag
3/4 length ultra light
air mattress
closed cell foam pad
plastic stadium cup
spoon
knife
small grill
small am/fm radio
headlamp
rechargeable batteries
cook kit: one pot, lid, pot holder, drip coffee filter holder
stove/lighter
40 feet cord
water bottle
book
map
Personals: lotion, toilet paper, toothbrush, tooth paste, floss, aspirin,
cigars
Options: If in bug country, I would bring along a 3 x 3 x 6' bug screen and bug dope.
Off trail adaptations: Use internal frame pack
No, I do not carry a first-aid kit. My theory is this: If you are not hurt badly, you do not need the kit, and if you are hurt really badly, your kit would not do any good.
Clothes:
2 pair socks
1 pair short pants
1 pair long pants
short sleeve T-shirt
fleece vest
long sleeve button up shirt
Arc'Teryx Gore-tex jacket
bandanna
Merrell Boots
I use Merrell boots for
everything from casual day hikes, to light backpacks to snow
trips. On my 1,100 mile thru hike of the Florida Trail
I used lightweight, drainable low tops, the
Moab Ventilator.
When writing books I use the
Delorme Earthmate PN-20 GPS
This is easy the most accurate user-friendly
GPS I have used and I've been through a few.
Gear List for Multi-night Canoe Trip
This list can work for the Boundary waters of Minnesota or the Everglades or the Buffalo River
of Arkansas. For two paddlers.
Gear:
Wenonah Spirit II Canoe
2 wooden paddles
2 cushions
1 dry bag for each person's clothes and sleeping bag
large dry bag for common items such as tent
2 small dry bags for instantly accessible personal items
100 feet strong rope
2 plastic food storage boxes
4 man Eureka tent with vestibule
12 x 10
tarp
5 day
cooler
2 canoe seats
2 sleeping bags
2 closed cell foam pad, two 3/4 length air
mattresses
2 cups, 2 spoons
2 knives
coffee pot for heating water over the fire
small grill with foldable legs
cook kit: two pots, lid, pot holder, drip coffee filter holder
stove/gas bottles/gas
Coleman backpacking lantern
2 water bottles
biodegradable soap
duct tape
skillet/spatula
2 fishing rods
tackle box with lures and spare line
portage yokes (for lake country)
maps/plastic map case
tie down straps for canoe
Personal: sunscreen, lotion, toilet paper, toothbrush, tooth paste, floss, aspirin, sunglasses, bug dope,
cigars
Obviously, you can tote more in a canoe with less effort. The two main concerns are storage room and if you are going to be portaging frequently.
on river trips you can bring a cooler and dry ice, which
keeps stuff cool for a very long time!
Clothes:
3 pair socks
2 pairs short pants
1 pair long khaki pants
2 short sleeve T-shirts
long sleeve T-shirt
long sleeve button up shirt
Arc'Teryx jacket
bandanna
visor/ball cap
sun hat with large visor and neck protection
low-top Timberland walking shoes
sandals
Johnny's brother Mike at
Metal Ford on Buffalo River of Tennessee
Meal Plan for 7 Night Backpack Trip
Rule #1: Do not follow directions on any of packaged foods.
Rule #2: Cook only in the dark or when bear is in the vicinity.
(just kidding)
| BREAKFAST |
LUNCH |
DINNER |
| 2 Bagel / Cream Cheese
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P.B./preserves on Tortilla
2 Oatmeal pies, Ice Tea |
hamburgers,
Chips-n-Salsa |
| 2 Bagel / Cream Cheese |
P.B. /preserves on
Tortilla, 2 packs raisins |
Slop dogs |
| Oatmeal/raisins |
P.B. /preserves on
Tortilla, 2 packs cup o' soup
candy
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Kielbasa, 2 packages Lipton
Cajun rice/beans |
| oatmeal/raisins |
Sausage Roll, 1 sleeve
crackers, banana chips |
2 Packs Lipton Noodles
and sauce, pudding |
| Pancakes |
P.B./Honey on Tortilla
2 packs raisins |
2 packs mac/cheese, 4 packs
hot chocolate |
| Pancakes |
2 Granola Bars, 2 Packs cup
o' soup, trail mix |
1 box stuffing |
| Pancakes |
1 sausage roll, 1 sleeve
crackers, trail mix |
Tuna helper |
Breakfast Drinks: coffee, hot chocolate
Lunch Drinks: sugar free ice tea mix, sugar free lemonade
Dinner Drinks: hot chocolate, coffee
Johnny cooking sausage
at Flat Rock campsite on the Missouri River in Montana
Master Food List:
16 coffee filters
1 pack of coffee
1 box sugar cubes
1 large box dried milk
14 quarts worth sugar free tea, lemonade
20 packs hot chocolate
4 servings 1 minute oatmeal (not packs of
instant)
1 large box pancake mix
1 jug syrup
6 large bagels
1 unit blueberry preserves
1 package oatmeal cream pies
large plastic jar peanut butter
1 6-pack unit of boxed raisins
1 box sleeved crackers
1 sausage roll
2 packs flour tortillas
package banana chips
1 box cup o' soup
1 package licorice or other candy
1 box granola bars
2 medium bags trail mix
1 bag yogurt covered raisins
1 roll Scott tissue
1 sealed kielbasa
3 large onions (2 for cooking fish)
2 packs Cajun rice/beans
2 packs mac/cheese
2 packs Lipton noodles and sauce
1 squeezable margarine
1 box Stovetop stuffing
can of turkey
2 packages sugar free instant pudding
salt/pepper
garlic powder
cinnamon
4 pre-pattied hamburgers
burger buns
tomato
8 hot dogs
can of brand X chili
small plastic container of mustard
large can of tuna
box of tuna helper
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