Aaron and I find ourselves without children for Memorial Day weekend. We've decided to make a 4 day hike out of it, backpacking along 50ish miles of the Appalachian Trail. This is going to be a huge event for me, but what amazes me most is the idea of a packing list. I ask myself, what will I need when setting away from technology for 4 days? I'll have my iphone but I will only be using it for photos, and a call home at night.
Eventually we nailed it down to this list. I keep staring at it and thinking I'm forgetting something! The food was a difficult bit - I eat no chemicals and I'm gluten free, and as we'll be burning about 6,000 calories per day, I'd kind of like to consume at least 3,000 - which is hard for me, who is used to about 1700. But I think we've got a plan in place that should feed us.
** Food
Breakfasts:
Oatmeal packets
Pecans & Craisins
Folgers coffee singles
Lunches:
Perky turkey jerky
Trail mix with 72% dark chocolate, cashews, almonds, raisins
Dried apricots
Dried pineapple
Snacks:
Snickers bars
Glutino cereal bars
Sunflower seeds, already shelled
Dinner:
Dehydrated peas
Dehydrated potato buds
Organic split pea soup mix
Chicken bullion cubes, also organic
Crunchmaster crackers
Nutella
** For Sleeping
Tent Body
Tent Poles/Stakes
Winter Bag
Summer Bag
Underquilt
Tiny pillow
Nightlight
** Clothing-related (1 stuff sack per person)
Shoes
2 pair hiking socks
2 pair Ex Officio
4 pair microfiber
Hiking shorts/capris
Hiking top
Sleeping top
Comfy bra
Sleeping socks
Orange fleece
Long sleeve shirt
Flip flops for Jen
** Food-related (in a bear bag and other)
Stove
Fuel and spare
Aluminum Pot
Spoon
Small container dish soap
Cup
Lighter and spare
Water Filter
Water bottles
Food
Paracord (for bear bag)
** Toiletries Bag
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Purel
Small bottle lotion
Body Glide
Baby Powder
Bug Spray
Sunscreen
Floss
Needle
** Medicine Bag
Neosporin
Band aids
Alcohol Wipes
Vitamins
Ibuprofen
Benadryl
Immodium
Breatheright strips
Tums
Inhaler
** Miscellaney
Packs
Pack Liners (2 ea trash bags)
Beltloop watch
Camera/Cell
Headlamps
Cash/credit cards
Trekking poles
Duct Tape (on pole)
Camp Towel
Baby Wipes
Knife
Maps and guide
Pen and paper
TP and trowel
Plastic baggies
Deck of cards
Iota
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