Economy

One (but not the only) major component of a successful thru-hike is the gear you bring, and since it seems like a lot of people are asking me "what are you going to bring?" here is a thorough list of all the non-consumables (everything but food, water and fuel for my stove) that will accompany me on my trip.

clothes:
3 pair ultralight undies
3 pairs of ultamax light hiking socks
2 pairs sock liners
2 army/navy surplus tshirts
3 capeline thermal shirts
1 rei polartek thermal pants
1 ultralight fleece
1 heavy windproof fleece
1 rain jacket
1 rain pants
1 light hiking shorts
1 stocking cap
1 pair gloves
1 pair of moccasins
1 pair of hiking boots
1 watch

other:
1 backpack w/ waterproof pack cover
1 sleeping bag
1 msr zoid 1 tent
1 tent footprint
1 sleeping pad
2 nalgene water bottles
1 stove i made out of a 2 pepsi cans
1 stove guard i made from a can of beans
1 cookware set (skillet/pot)-these things are fucking tiny
2 bandanas
1 box waterproof matches
1 windproof lighter
1 compass
1 bear bag for storing food
50 ft. rope
2 carabiners
2 hiking poles (includes duct-tape lashed around the poles)
1 first aid kit
1 sewing/patching kit
1 headlamp
1 leatherman multi-tool
1 journal
2 pens
1 book
1 minidisc recorder/ mic/ handful of minidiscs
1 ipod nano w/ double a battery adaptor/ headphones
1 pipe
1 oz pipe tobacco in leather pouch
1 camera/film
and various amounts of aluminum foil/ ziplock bags etc. etc.

sounds like a lot, but i'm pretty sure i can keep my dry pack weight down to 25 or fewer pounds considering I'll be wearing some of the stuff at all times.