The Big Walk - Gear

It's just about 5 months to go and it is time to make a serious effort on my gear. Since I have not hiked or backpacked of any distance in 35+year i have started started watching YouTube video of what hikers have packed for various lengths of hike to get ideas and manufacturers names for what to consider and pack. Also so much has changed and it appears that what i use to take is really primitive in comparison as the technology for many things has greatly improved or is new.

Then there is the ghost of my mother who would start packing for a vacation over a month in advance so why not start now??

I started with a list of groupings and then started adding everything I could think of but this will be trimmed as I go as I do a test pack:

• Clothing Kit (trail): rain gear, gloves, extra socks, long/short sleeve shirt, long/short pant, hat, bandana, fleece pull over
• Electronic Kit (trail): Camera for stills and video, Mobile phone for calls and GPS, mini-tripod, power pack with solar charge
• Electronic Kit (b&B):  power adapters, power cubes, usb cables, laptop, card reader
• Food Kit (trail): water bottle(s) collapsible cup, spork, snacks, small thermos for hot water, coffee/tea, cup o'soup, etc.
• Misc Kit (trail): pack, sit pad, maps, etc, head lamp, reflective harness for road walking, binoculars, walking poles, midge net, multi-tool, COVID mask, etc.
• First Aid Kit (trail) : emergency contact information, band aids, butterfly bandages, ace bandage, pain pills, anti-chafe, midge repellent, etc.
• Hygiene Kit (trail): TP, trowel, hand sanitizer, other wipes, etc
• Town Kit (b&b) : clothing for sleeping, extra clothing for the trail, going to dinner and off-trail shoes, toiletry kit, etc.

Now to start purchasing and refining. 
Then I also have to pack the stuff I need for visiting Mike & Elisa!

As you can see in the picture, some items I have gotten and are in a pile.