Not sure if this post should be in general or clothes. Newer to site. I am starting the AT in April (3rd. week) at Springer Mt. Confused on what to bring as far as clothes go. What kind of temps should I expect to encounter? I know it can be rainy so have that covered. I know what to bring when I hike in California and what I bring in Minnesota and Isle Royal. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
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Be prepared to sleep in temperatures from 20° to 50° and hike in temperatures from 20° to 80°.
My list
Wool hat
Cooling bandana
Light wool liner gloves
Gore-Tex over-mittens (non insulated)
Light Rain Jacket
Micro-Fleece 1/4 Zip Pullover
Lightweight T-Shirt
Marmot Scree Pants
Thin Lightweight Shorts
Lightweight Long Underwear bottoms
Down Jacket
1 Pair Lightweight Wool Socks
1 Pair Medium Weight Wool Socks
Trail Running Shoes
4 Plastic Bread Bags just in case of freezing rain or snowSometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
Dr. Seuss -
I use a balaclava and a thick knit hat. I avoid wool, but it is probably a good choice if it does not irritate your skin.
I prefer long sleeves. I roll my sleeves up if it is too warm. I wear one shirt and carry a spare. I carry something to block wind and rain. I like a zippered fleece jacket for warmth, and also carry a down/feather jacket I bought for $2 at a garage sale. Spending more money could easily get me more warmth per ounce.
I have hiked in subzero temperatures and been comfortable with three layers on my legs - lightweight thermal underwear, fishing pants, and nylon wind pants. I have worn more than that at night, but if I had to do it over, I would rather carry a warmer sleeping bag and pad instead of more clothing.I am human and I need to be loved - just like everybody else does -
Rasty wrote:
Be prepared to sleep in temperatures from 20° to 50° and hike in temperatures from 20° to 80°.
My list
Wool hat
Cooling bandana
Light wool liner gloves
Gore-Tex over-mittens (non insulated)
Light Rain Jacket
Micro-Fleece 1/4 Zip Pullover
Lightweight T-Shirt
Marmot Scree Pants
Thin Lightweight Shorts
Lightweight Long Underwear bottoms
Down Jacket
1 Pair Lightweight Wool Socks
1 Pair Medium Weight Wool Socks
Trail Running Shoes
4 Plastic Bread Bags just in case of freezing rain or snow
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Wet a bandana for evaporative cooling.I am human and I need to be loved - just like everybody else does
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WanderingStovie wrote:
Wet a bandana for evaporative cooling.
The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
Richard Ewell, CSA General -
Shaving your head also helps keep you cooler.I am human and I need to be loved - just like everybody else does
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WanderingStovie wrote:
Shaving your head also helps keep you cooler.
The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
Richard Ewell, CSA General -
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You need an underlayer like that made by Underarmor or thermals, bottom and top. You need hiking pants, PJ pants. A short sleeved hiking shirt and a warm fleece shirt. Hiking socks and warm wool bedtime socks. Warm hat (or Balaclava). Down jacket plus rain jacket. Our high here Thursday is only 34. That's in GA at Amicalola Falls, at the base of Springer. It's cold.www.appalachiantrailclarity.com - Life on the A.T.
Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere, and sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself. -
socks wrote:
Rasty wrote:
Be prepared to sleep in temperatures from 20° to 50° and hike in temperatures from 20° to 80°.
My list
Wool hat
Cooling bandana
Light wool liner gloves
Gore-Tex over-mittens (non insulated)
Light Rain Jacket
Micro-Fleece 1/4 Zip Pullover
Lightweight T-Shirt
Marmot Scree Pants
Thin Lightweight Shorts
Lightweight Long Underwear bottoms
Down Jacket
1 Pair Lightweight Wool Socks
1 Pair Medium Weight Wool Socks
Trail Running Shoes
4 Plastic Bread Bags just in case of freezing rain or snow
Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
Dr. Seuss -
I bought a cooling bandana at Wal-Mart... when it dries it becomes stiff like a 2x4 of lumber...
My sister told me another store carries one she uses. Don't remember if it was Target or Lowe's.--
"What do you mean its sunrise already ?!", me. -
Rasty wrote:
socks wrote:
Rasty wrote:
Be prepared to sleep in temperatures from 20° to 50° and hike in temperatures from 20° to 80°.
My list
Wool hat
Cooling bandana
Light wool liner gloves
Gore-Tex over-mittens (non insulated)
Light Rain Jacket
Micro-Fleece 1/4 Zip Pullover
Lightweight T-Shirt
Marmot Scree Pants
Thin Lightweight Shorts
Lightweight Long Underwear bottoms
Down Jacket
1 Pair Lightweight Wool Socks
1 Pair Medium Weight Wool Socks
Trail Running Shoes
4 Plastic Bread Bags just in case of freezing rain or snow
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socks wrote:
Rasty wrote:
socks wrote:
Rasty wrote:
Be prepared to sleep in temperatures from 20° to 50° and hike in temperatures from 20° to 80°.
My list
Wool hat
Cooling bandana
Light wool liner gloves
Gore-Tex over-mittens (non insulated)
Light Rain Jacket
Micro-Fleece 1/4 Zip Pullover
Lightweight T-Shirt
Marmot Scree Pants
Thin Lightweight Shorts
Lightweight Long Underwear bottoms
Down Jacket
1 Pair Lightweight Wool Socks
1 Pair Medium Weight Wool Socks
Trail Running Shoes
4 Plastic Bread Bags just in case of freezing rain or snow
Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
Dr. Seuss -
twistwrist wrote:
Our high here Thursday is only 34. That's in GA at Amicalola Falls, at the base of Springer. It's cold.
2,000 miler -
max.patch wrote:
twistwrist wrote:
Our high here Thursday is only 34. That's in GA at Amicalola Falls, at the base of Springer. It's cold.
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Rasty wrote:
socks wrote:
Rasty wrote:
socks wrote:
Rasty wrote:
Be prepared to sleep in temperatures from 20° to 50° and hike in temperatures from 20° to 80°.
My list
Wool hat
Cooling bandana
Light wool liner gloves
Gore-Tex over-mittens (non insulated)
Light Rain Jacket
Micro-Fleece 1/4 Zip Pullover
Lightweight T-Shirt
Marmot Scree Pants
Thin Lightweight Shorts
Lightweight Long Underwear bottoms
Down Jacket
1 Pair Lightweight Wool Socks
1 Pair Medium Weight Wool Socks
Trail Running Shoes
4 Plastic Bread Bags just in case of freezing rain or snow
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socks wrote:
Rasty wrote:
socks wrote:
Rasty wrote:
socks wrote:
Rasty wrote:
Be prepared to sleep in temperatures from 20° to 50° and hike in temperatures from 20° to 80°.
My list
Wool hat
Cooling bandana
Light wool liner gloves
Gore-Tex over-mittens (non insulated)
Light Rain Jacket
Micro-Fleece 1/4 Zip Pullover
Lightweight T-Shirt
Marmot Scree Pants
Thin Lightweight Shorts
Lightweight Long Underwear bottoms
Down Jacket
1 Pair Lightweight Wool Socks
1 Pair Medium Weight Wool Socks
Trail Running Shoes
4 Plastic Bread Bags just in case of freezing rain or snow
Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
Dr. Seuss -
max.patch wrote:
twistwrist wrote:
Our high here Thursday is only 34. That's in GA at Amicalola Falls, at the base of Springer. It's cold.
I may grow old but I'll never grow up. -
socks wrote:
Rasty wrote:
socks wrote:
Rasty wrote:
socks wrote:
Rasty wrote:
Be prepared to sleep in temperatures from 20° to 50° and hike in temperatures from 20° to 80°.
My list
Wool hat
Cooling bandana
Light wool liner gloves
Gore-Tex over-mittens (non insulated)
Light Rain Jacket
Micro-Fleece 1/4 Zip Pullover
Lightweight T-Shirt
Marmot Scree Pants
Thin Lightweight Shorts
Lightweight Long Underwear bottoms
Down Jacket
1 Pair Lightweight Wool Socks
1 Pair Medium Weight Wool Socks
Trail Running Shoes
4 Plastic Bread Bags just in case of freezing rain or snow
I've always liked this item over a bandana as it holds more water, however the bandana (currently referred to as a shemagh) is more versatile in a wider range of climatic conditions.
For those with a 'swamp cooler' in the house rather than AC, the principle is similar.
Lest we forget.....
SSgt Ray Rangel - USAF
SrA Elizabeth Loncki - USAF
PFC Adam Harris - USA
MSgt Eden Pearl - USMC -
2,000 miler
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Dan76 wrote:
socks wrote:
Rasty wrote:
socks wrote:
Rasty wrote:
socks wrote:
Rasty wrote:
Be prepared to sleep in temperatures from 20° to 50° and hike in temperatures from 20° to 80°.
My list
Wool hat
Cooling bandana
Light wool liner gloves
Gore-Tex over-mittens (non insulated)
Light Rain Jacket
Micro-Fleece 1/4 Zip Pullover
Lightweight T-Shirt
Marmot Scree Pants
Thin Lightweight Shorts
Lightweight Long Underwear bottoms
Down Jacket
1 Pair Lightweight Wool Socks
1 Pair Medium Weight Wool Socks
Trail Running Shoes
4 Plastic Bread Bags just in case of freezing rain or snow
I've always liked this item over a bandana as it holds more water, however the bandana (currently referred to as a shemagh) is more versatile in a wider range of climatic conditions.
For those with a 'swamp cooler' in the house rather than AC, the principle is similar.
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It ain't no stairway to heaven if you are out of shape (assuming you survive the climb).I am human and I need to be loved - just like everybody else does
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Rasty wrote:
Be prepared to sleep in temperatures from 20° to 50° and hike in temperatures from 20° to 80°.
My list
Wool hat
Cooling bandana
Light wool liner gloves
Gore-Tex over-mittens (non insulated)
Light Rain Jacket
Micro-Fleece 1/4 Zip Pullover
Lightweight T-Shirt
Marmot Scree Pants
Thin Lightweight Shorts
Lightweight Long Underwear bottoms
Down Jacket
1 Pair Lightweight Wool Socks
1 Pair Medium Weight Wool Socks
Trail Running Shoes
4 Plastic Bread Bags just in case of freezing rain or snow
Wool balaclava
Second heavy wool hat
Second medium weight wool socks
Fleece mittens
Long underwear top
Down PantsSometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
Dr. Seuss -
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twistwrist wrote:
You need an underlayer like that made by Underarmor or thermals, bottom and top. You need hiking pants, PJ pants. A short sleeved hiking shirt and a warm fleece shirt. Hiking socks and warm wool bedtime socks. Warm hat (or Balaclava). Down jacket plus rain jacket. Our high here Thursday is only 34. That's in GA at Amicalola Falls, at the base of Springer. It's cold.
www.appalachiantrailclarity.com - Life on the A.T.
Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere, and sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself. -
Dan76 wrote:
Rather than 'down' pants, I prefer 'up' pants.
I am human and I need to be loved - just like everybody else does -
sounds like a good list.
I don't have down pants. I use a pair of fleece lounge pants over my baselayer and under my nylon pants. I mostly stay warm.I'm not lost. I know where I am. I'm right here. -
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Energizer wrote:
Thanks everybody for your input. This really helps, except for the head shaving part...;-) You did not see that I am a women...
I am human and I need to be loved - just like everybody else does -
WanderingStovie wrote:
It ain't no stairway to heaven if you are out of shape (assuming you survive the climb).
The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
Richard Ewell, CSA General -
Energizer wrote:
Thanks everybody for your input. This really helps, except for the head shaving part...;-) You did not see that I am a women...
The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
Richard Ewell, CSA General -
One of my aspirations for retirement was to grow a pony tail and be bald...almost made it to pony tail length last week but just couldn't take it any more and got a cut, was great having the kids tell me to get a hair cut, I felt like a rebel again...maybe I'll try the bald thing this summer.I may grow old but I'll never grow up.
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Dan76 wrote:
Rather than 'down' pants, I prefer 'up' pants.
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I was teased in school for what some thought was a lack of masculinity. Maybe that's why I wear a mustache.I am human and I need to be loved - just like everybody else does
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Dan76 wrote:
Rather than 'down' pants, I prefer 'up' pants.
I am human and I need to be loved - just like everybody else does
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