Lots of articles and gear lists on the home page of this site, left hand column. (Same as mentioned by the previous posters, but providing you with the link.) The gear lists are designed for the Pacific Northwest, which has a generally milder climate than some parts of the US.

As balzaccom and lori say, a lot depends on where and when you are backpacking!


Edited by OregonMouse (04/09/12 12:03 AM)
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