Here’s the gear that made my pre-trail shakedown:

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The Big Three

• Backpack: Brand + Model – Weight

• Tent/Shelter: Brand + Model – Weight

• Sleeping Bag/Quilt: Brand + Model – Temperature Rating, Weight

• Sleeping Pad: Brand + Model – Weight

Kitchen Gear

• Stove/Cooking System: Brand + Model

• Pot/Mug: Brand + Model

• Spoon/Spork: Material – Weight

• Water Filtration: Type (e.g., Sawyer Squeeze)

• Water Bottles/Storage: Type & Total Capacity

🧦 Clothing (Worn + Carried)

• Shirt: Type + Brand

• Shorts/Pants: Type + Brand

• Insulation Layer: Puffy Jacket / Fleece

• Rain Gear: Jacket + Pants

• Base Layers: Top + Bottom

• Sleep Clothes: Item(s)

• Hat/Gloves: Item(s)

• Socks: Brand + # of pairs

🥾 Footwear

• Trail Runners/Boots: Brand + Model

• Camp Shoes: Type (e.g., Crocs, Sandals)

🧰 Miscellaneous

• Headlamp: Brand + Battery Type

• Knife/Multitool: Brand + Model

• First Aid Kit: DIY or Pre-Made

• Navigation: Phone App / GPS

• Trekking Poles: Brand + Model

• Stuff Sacks/Dry Bags: # and Sizes

🎒 Base Weight: X lbs (everything except food, water, and fuel)

Note: This list will be updated as gear evolves on the trail.