This is my backpacking gear list review after 2,700+ miles of use on a CDT thruhike. I go over what backpacking gear worked well for me, what didn’t and what I might use next. I’ve put links (and weights) for the entire backpacking gear list below.

Over the course of an entire CDT thruhike, I really got to test this gear in a variety of different weather situations (it was quite the monsoon season). If you have questions, please feel free to leave them for me and I hope you find this backpacking gear list review helpful in planning a CDT (or any) thruhike of your own.

Several of the links below are affiliate links, which means if you use them to purchase an item I get a small commission (at no cost to you).

BASE WEIGHT W/O CAMERA GEAR: ~11.5 lbs.
W/CAMERA GEAR: ~14 lbs.


THE ESSENTIALS:
Backpack: SWD Long Haul 40 30 oz. https://tinyurl.com/mry8zmje
Zpacks Shoulder Straps 0.96 oz. https://tinyurl.com/krfffp69
Tent: Zpacks Duplex 19.5 oz. https://tinyurl.com/2rkssdy3
MSR Groundhog Minis Tent Stakes .46 oz https://amzn.to/3AD0swq
Zpacks Titanium Tent Stakes .19 oz. https://tinyurl.com/bdf387e4
*I use 4 zpacks Titanium and 3 MSR Groundhog Minis
Tyvek Ground Sheet 6.1 oz https://amzn.to/3ELjCCE
Zpacks Classic 5 degree 24.8 oz. https://zpacks.com/collections/classi...
Cocoon Silk Mummy Liner 6.3 oz. https://amzn.to/3TLV4O5
ThermARest Neo Air XLite Short 8.3 oz. https://alnk.to/9IaIcEB
ThermARest ZLite Sol Short 10 oz. https://alnk.to/faycBV0
Yes, I carried two.

CLOTHES (PACKED):
Melanzana Micro Grid Fleece 9.3 oz. https://melanzana.com/
Enlightened Equipment Torrid Puffy Pants 6 oz. https://tinyurl.com/4p54jbpt
Minus 33 Merino Wool Leggings (temporarily) 8 oz. https://amzn.to/3XXfSW5
Montbell Superior Down Parka 8 oz. https://www.montbell.us/products/disp...
Carhartt beanie 2.4 oz. https://amzn.to/3hXxgK4
Polartec gloves 4 oz. https://amzn.to/3V92Faz
Darn Tough Lightweight Running Socks https://amzn.to/3AtInAM
Swimming Undies (Patagonia Barely Hipster) 0.7 oz. https://tinyurl.com/yvu3ht5z
Camp shoes 3 oz. https://amzn.to/3TYbfrW OR Same shoes, diff seller https://amzn.to/3AsxeQP
Rain Pants: Frog Toggs Java Toad 2.5 12 oz. https://amzn.to/3gwcW24
Rain Jacket: Rab (REI Garage Sale)

CLOTHES (WORN):
OR Echo Sun Hoody https://alnk.to/9bqs06q
Mountain Hardwear Cater Lake Long Sleeve Crop ​​https://tinyurl.com/mrxtwtzr
Baleaf Flyleaf 2in1 Compression shorts (Use code: ELISEOTT for 10% off) https://www.baleaf.com/products/balea...
Auden Underwear (Target)
Darn Tough Socks https://amzn.to/3VhjhNv
Howler Brothers Hat https://howlerbros.com/collections/hats
Altra Lone Peaks https://amzn.to/3UOn8BH
LuLu Lemon Bra (not exact) https://amzn.to/3ES3dwf
Zenni Glasses & Sunglasses https://tinyurl.com/msbuebuv

ELECTRONICS:
Garmin Instinct Solar Watch (worn) https://amzn.to/3gEKCL0
Battery Pack: Anker 20,000 mAH 12.5 oz. https://amzn.to/3OgWPBX
Battery Pack: Anker 10,000 mAH 6.3 oz. https://amzn.to/3gegS7v
Headlamp: Nitecore nu25 1 oz. https://amzn.to/3Ej7XJL
Garmin InReach Mini 3.5 oz. https://amzn.to/3GsIuAe
Phone Case: Otterbox Commuter 2.39 oz. https://amzn.to/3EnBp1q
Tempered Glass protector .2 oz. https://amzn.to/3hUsz3w
Wall Charger 3.5 oz. https://amzn.to/3hL1HCW
Apple Headphones 0.8 oz. https://amzn.to/3Atfi8p
Joby Phone Tripod 2.56 oz. https://amzn.to/3EIyjqa

TOILETRIES:
bamboo brush 1.27 oz. https://amzn.to/3hL1PSW
tooth brush .1 oz. https://amzn.to/3Oizhwm
Zpacks Trowel .81 oz. https://zpacks.com/products/zpacksul...

KITCHEN:
Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (can’t recommend) 2.56 oz. https://amzn.to/3ES3EGT
Backup stove: Jetboil Flash 13.1 oz https://amzn.to/3TOawJB
Pot: 700 mL Toaks Titanium 3.2 oz. https://amzn.to/3EoAMEz
Spork: Sea to Summit or Toaks Long Handle .65 oz. https://amzn.to/3Olqiuz
Filter: Sawyer Squeeze 3 oz. https://amzn.to/3tJc8cY
Aquatabs: https://alnk.to/6IBS6ds

MISC:
Tenacious Tape https://amzn.to/3hSpCjW
SWD Stuff Sacks 1.5 oz each. https://www.swdbackpacks.com/product...
Thrupack Fanny Pack w/comfy strap 4.7 oz. https://bit.ly/3uQIW4B
Rock Bag https://bit.ly/3Fb6Mg7
Zpacks Umbrella 6.8 oz. https://bit.ly/3VU5Zqq
Odor Proof Bag https://amzn.to/3gfLMMP
OR Zpacks NlyoPro Odor Bag .88 oz.
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles 17.1 oz. https://bit.ly/3HjuWrq
Mini Swiss Army Knife .7 oz. https://amzn.to/3Gu02Mt
Microspikes 16.9 oz. https://amzn.to/3Ve8rI0
Ice Axe 7.2 oz. https://amzn.to/3tNmgS4
Compactor Bags (for pack liner) https://amzn.to/3V6fWRu
Bug Head Net 1 oz. https://amzn.to/3ER8jbZ
Bear Spray 7.9 oz. https://amzn.to/3GL43MA

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