My First Trip.

[Dwhitt1981]

I'm going on my first Pinhoti trip the 31st of this month. It's going to be a two day. What is a good pack list for a first timer? I want need a stove for this trip but I don't really know what to take. (Not sure if I'll need water filter)
Here's What I have so far.

Basics:
 Clothes: 2 shirts
               2 pant\shorts
               3 socks (2 wool 1cotten)
               2 undies

 Tent (cheapie for now)
 Sleeping bag ( depends on temp)
 Boots
 Hydration bladder & 1 20oz bottle
Food: (morning) granolas
          dehydr. for lunch and supper (Which ones are good?)
Snacks: Beef jerky
             Peanuts
Home made first aid
Head lamp
hiking poles
Knee brace

 I think that's it . If not I'll edit. I just want to be ready but not have to much. My pack is a Coleman X55. Thanks for all the help and suggestions

 
 
 

[Uncle Wayne]

Consider some type of camera, especially since it's your first trip.

[Dwhitt1981]

I knew I'd forget some thing. But yes I'll had a camera for sure.

[dogwood]

I'm sure that you'll have a great time!  What part of the trail will you be doing?  My recomendation for a stove is one that is light.  Depends on how much you want to spend...

[Dwhitt1981]

First thanks for all the replys.

We are going to start at Adam's Gap and go to the Blue Mtn. shelter. It's going to be a short trip (13 mi) but good for a starter.

As for heating water I will be going with about 8 more people and most have jetboils that I can use.

Extra batteries are on my list now. Thanks

[Nalgene Ninja]

Sleeping pad?

I would also think about adding some gatorade mix to the food bag esp if the temps are going to be high.

[ednotmilkman]

for a two day trip - extra batteries are unnecessary unless you plan to stay up half the night reading. If 8 people are going,  two water filters should be enough for the whole group. You would need a stove for at least half the people unless you have some large pots or plan to use a fire. If you camp near water and build a camp fire, you can even carry a solar shower bag and let people heat their own water for a nice shower if they want. It will take no time at all to heat up water in a pot, then pour it in the bag.  I use a small piece of plastic for the "shower floor".

Ear plugs are very helpful if you are a light sleeper or will be in the middle of 8 others.

[mcdcrook]

When hiking on the Pinhoti in July I'd recommend taking 1) maps, compass, and/or GPS, and 2) the latest beta on water.  Adams Gap to Blue Mtn is clearly marked and well traveled, but sometimes trail maintainers take breaks during the summer because of the heat and the trail can get overgrown. In June I walked off the trail several times south of Adams Gap.  I don't really know how to get reliable water info other than reading the trip reports on this site and perhaps calling the forest service. A lot of the creeks are dry this time of year, so you need to plan your campsites very, very carefully.

Have a blast!

[Dwhitt1981]

Thanks again for all the replys.
Two of the guys that are leading the trip are going to scout it this week so we will know what we will need. They have all the maps and all that good stuff. They told me not to go out and drop a ton of money to start. If I like the trip then I'll have an idea what to start dropin the money on. One of them has a outfitter store so I can get anything I need for my next trip locale.

[dogwood]

Good idea to go on a trip first, then see if you want to do it more!  I usually talk gear with travel companions and get a lot of good ideas.  Also, my recomendation is to go North to South, rather than starting at Adam's Gap.  That "Stairway to Heaven" is a monster...

[Dwhitt1981]

That's what they told me. But they had it all planned before I came in so I'm just going with the flow. We have trips setup thru Dec. this year. They set them to be short that way any of us could go and not kill yourself. I think we are going to do the second leg of the AT sometime this year to but not sure.

[auwesman]

Personally,
For a two day trip I'd cut down on the clothes.  It's up to you and your comfort level.  If the clothes you are carrying are cotton then they get heavy in a hurry.  If they are wick t's, etc then they dry quick and you'll be good to go. 2 pair of wool socks and you'll be good to go.  Those things dry in a hurry

Be sure to watch the forcast incase you need to add any rain gear to that list...in the summer I don't mind getting soaked, but I hate hate HATE it when my food/personal gear gets wet.  Makes the trip miserable.  If you don't have or don't want to invest in rain gear I reccommend finding a cheap water proof packliner that you can put clothing, food, sleeping bag, inside. At that poing you don't even have to bother with a rain tarp over your bag as long as all the stuff that needs to stay dry is in the liner. ($6-$12)

Last thing - Hankercheifs.  I usually carry 2.  1 is to wipe sweat off my face while moving.  The other is for whatever, but I always find something to do with it.  Give one a good soak, ring it out, carry it on your waist harness so it's easy to access while moving.  Cheap and light but makes a world of difference in this thick heat. ($4)

X2 on the sleeping pad.  If you don't want to spend a lot of money, even the light foam pads make some difference....yo u're bones will thank you for an anything in the morning.  Blow up/self inflating pads runyou $60 -$200 so you may want to hold off.  Not sure how much the foams run, but they're pretty cheap last I looked.

[Dwhitt1981]

Thanks for the replys.
My cloths are pretty lite the shirts are long sleeve fishing shirts w/ botton up sleeve. The pants/shorts are the same w/ zip off legs. The cotton socks are for sleeping in only. The rain gear is up in the air as in how the weather looks but if I take it then it will be frogtog or something like that. But I will have my food in ziplock bags and I thought about taking a trash bag for a pack cover and one for the sleeping bag. As for a pad I thought about the foam or wal-mart has some cheap ones to. The hankercheifs are on my head and in my pocket I just didn't think of putting it down. I try not to leave home without them.
Thanks again

[highlife]

I used blue foam for a long time, then I got old. For 5-10 bucks though...can't be beat.

Use a oven roasting bag as a cheap pack liner... that way all your gear stays dry, setting up a already drenched tent...sucks.

[jamfan]

Knife
Duct Tape - Fix clothing, tent, anything, but most likely somebody else with have.
Bandana - good for many things but if you find streams, you can dunk it in and put on your head or around your neck to cool off.
Wet wipes
toothbrush/past
OFF or other insect repelant.

With 8 others, you may be able to drop your First Aid kit.  But be sure you or somebody has Advil or the like for muscle aches.  May want to take Advil PM to help you sleep if you need it.   Sleeping pad does make a big difference.