Originally Posted By StylinLP
Ok, after reading all your replies and reviewing the forums I think Ive come up with a good starting list to think about. IF I do the AT trail in beginning of April. I have 4 months of weekend hikes to get used to this gear.

Tents:
Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Tent $235 - 23oz – Floor area 26 sq. ft – headroom 46”
http://www.hikelight.com/six-moon-designs-lunar-solo.html

LightHeart SoLong 6 $275.00 - 1 lb 14.6 oz - Floor Area 30sq ft – Headroom 45”
http://www.lightheartgear.com/index.php?...88d243086505fee

Sleeping bags:
Western Mountaineering SummerLite Sleeping Bag $360 21oz - 32 degree rating
http://www.hikelight.com/western-mountaineering-summerlite.html

Katabatic Gear Palisade sleeping bag $385 21oz - 30 degree rating http://katabaticgear.com/shop/palisade-sleeping-bag/


Sleeping Pad:
Exped SynMat UL 7 Air Pad $175 R3.1 – 21oz
http://www.rei.com/product/811907/exped-synmat-ul-7-air-pad


Back packs:
ULA Catalyst back pack Max Load: 40 lbs - 48oz 46L
http://www.ula-equipment.com/catalyst.asp

Gossamer Gear Gorilla back pack $191 27 oz - 35 lb max
http://gossamergear.com/packs/backpacks/gorilla-2012-ultralight-backpack.html

Weight total: 92oz. thats 5.75lbs


Im having a hard time trying to figure out which of these packs are better. They seem really close but with my inexperienced eye I know I must be missing something. The obvious is that the Gossamer Gear Gorilla back pack supports comfort at 30lbs...But from my list above I see that my pack weight without food and water and some other needed items is only 5lbs. still need to pick out a canister cook kit, ground tarp, bear can, clothes, water/wind clothes...I guess I could easily still go over 25lbs lol

Ive been looking at
Gossamer Gear Gorilla back pack
and
Mountain Laurel Designs 3500ci EXODUS 2011
and
ULA Catalyst back pack