SMOKY MOUNTAIN PACK LIST

We have put together a suggested pack list for you

*A fitted backpack than can 3 days worth of food. Lightweight no more than 35lbs

Suggested:

Osprey Women’s Aura 50 AG Pack
Osprey Men’s Exos 48 Pack
Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 Pack
Hyperlite 3400 55Liter Pack

*Pack Cover (covers your backpack if it rains)

*Sleeping Bag – at least a 30-40 degree bag or quit

Suggested:

Big Agnes Buffalo Park 40 Sleeping Bag

Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed 700 Quilt

REI Co-op Men’s/Women’s Magma 30 Sleeping Bag

*Sleeping Pad  Suggested:

*Tents  Suggested: 

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent 

NEMO Equipment Dagger Ultralight Backpacking Tent, 2 Person 

Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Green 1 Person Ultralight Tent 2020 Version 

REI Co-op Quarter Dome 2 Tent

*Headlamp (extra batteries as needed)

**Hiking Poles are encouraged (YOU WILL HAVE SEVERAL CREEK CROSSINGS)

*Good Hiking Boots or shoes with good traction (MUDDY AND WET CONDITIONS AT TIMES)

*Water filtration system (WE WILL BE GETTING ALL OUR WATER FROM CREEKS)

*2-3 Liter Water Platy or equivalent water bottle system

*First Aid Kit – primarily for blisters, burns, cuts, and aching muscles (SHOULD BE VERY LIGHTWEIGHT)

*Whistle

COOKING SYSTEM:

*Cooking Stove MSR Pocket Rocket or stove that uses Isobutane Fuel

*Cooking Pot to boil water/ and eat in

*Drinking cup

*Lighter – purchased AFTER flights

*Utensil

*Food Storage Bag (MANDATORY: we will have to hang food via “bear bag” system) SUGGESTED: 

All of these can be shared if you have a partner.

**CLOTHING: this does NOT include clothing for the trip home

SLEEPING:

Base Layer Short Sleeve wicking material.

Long sleeve shirt (merino wool is a good option  for nights in higher elevation)

Lightweight nylon Socks at least 2 pair

CAMPING or Sitting by the Fire

A mid-weight long sleeve shirt merino wool

Rain Jacket or Wind Breaker (should be same thing)

HIKING: (NO COTTON)

Base Layer Short sleeve

Hiking socks at least 2 pair

Hat or Bandanna

**ALL CLOTHING LIST:

(2) pair of socks

(2-3) pair of underwear

(1) pair of hiking pants (Pants that unzip into shorts would be ideal)

(3) shirts (1) Long sleeve (2) Short Sleeves

(1) pair of shorts *unless your pants unzip into shorts

(1) rain Jacket

(1) hat or bandanna

(1) sandals or lightweight shoes for camp

**Rain pants are optional. However plan in case it downpours and what you will hike in the rain in.

*ALWAYS KEEP ONE LONG SLEEVE SHIRT AND ONE PAIR OF SOCKS DRY.

Miscellaneous Gear:

Compression sack for sleeping bag **Sea to Summit eVac Dry Sack Recommended

Compression sack for ALL clothing **Sea to Summit eVac Dry Sack Recommended

Food Bag **Sea to Summit Stuff Sack Recommended OR URSACK

50 feet a paracord to hang food bag. (WE WILL HAVE BEAR CABLES AT EACH CAMPSITE)

Plastic Zip Lock Bags for Food and Garbage

Toilet paper – NO BABY WIPES

Camera and waterproof camera case (iPhones should be protected in case it rains)

small pad to sit on

If you have any questions e-mail: scottandariane@trustthetrail.com