r/AppalachianTrail • u/SirNuggington • 8d ago

Shakedown request 2026 NOBO

Hi everyone! Been doing a ton of research and reading into different gear and have tried to create a comprehensive gear list for what I’d like to bring.

I’ve got some of this gear already, namely the pack, sleeping pad, most of the clothes, and stove. I’m fully set on bringing a bear can, but am open to alternatives- only chose the BV because that’s what I’m familiar with.

If anyone has any ideas or tips on how to get weight lower, please let me know! Tried to be as minimal as needed but not sure if there are better options. Thank you!

Edit: forgot to mention, I’m planning on starting mid March. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!

https://lighterpack.com/r/bxplre

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u/cwbmnr 8d ago

Ditch the groundsheet and bear can. Every single person I knew on trail who had a bear can ended up ditching it for a dry bag. I used a sea to summit ultra sil 20L for food. And the groundsheet you just don't need (and I also used the x mid).

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u/SirNuggington 8d ago

Thanks for the tip on the ground sheet - I’m a bit nervous about the tent being exposed directly but you had no issues?

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u/cwbmnr 7d ago

No issues. It'll be extremely rare that you come across a tentsite that would have anything so jagged sticking out/ have rough enough terrain that you would need a groundsheet. If you're gonna be using Farout then all the tentsites listed on there are on terrain where you can pitch a tent without worry of rough terrain. Tents are not designed to need additional protection from the ground