I have recently come up with the idea about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and even throughout the world. I write to you with little backpacking experience, and would value your information immensely. So i ask for some sort of guidance.
The basis of this thread is quality and long-term durability. This list is not only for the PCT, but for most of my life (nothing in high altitudes and hot climate areas). I'd like for my list to be versatile and lightweight. I have come up with a list that is still in the works, and i own none of these items (so no weights).
My PCT odyssey will begin in 2014. So i have a long time to plan. So far i will be landing on the trail almost 430 miles from Campo in the Angeles National Forest. So the desert section will mostly be out of the way.
OPINIONS PLEASE
LIST
Base Gear
Pack: ULA Catalyst or Circuit? need help choosing
Tent: Lightheart Solo
Sleepingbag: Montbell #1 UL Spiral Down Hugger Bag, 15 Deg
Sleeping Pad: Z lite Sol
Pack Liner?
Pack Cover?
Ground Cloth?
CLOTHES PACKED
Hat(s)?
Waterproof pants?
Thermal top and bottom?
Rainproof Jacket?
Shorts, like running shorts
Socks?
Gloves?
Montbell Ex light Down Jacket
CLOTHES WORN
Mountain Hardwear Canyon Shirt
Shoes??? maybe Chameleon Ventilator, New Balance 804, Brooks Cascadia
Sunglasses
I need some help with choosing clothes!
KITCHEN
I will be using a food dehydrator before i leave, which should be less weight. I dont plan on eating a lot hot meals. Any information about super trail foods and cooking equipment would be appreciated.
OTHER
First Aid/repair
Water Purification?
Water Containers?
Ice Axe
Micro Spikes
Bug Spray, and net

Question marks aren't suggesting if i should or shouldn't get it, it mainly means what type.
If im forgetting anything, please let me know!
ANY information is valuable.
Cheers! Have the day you have!

Edited by moppchilly on 11/17/2012 21:22:16 MST.

Check out my gear list i just put together to get some ideas, I tried to put it together to be comfortable yet stay light.

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/process#forumtop