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For hiking shoes, it it recommended that thru hikers have very light boots, or preferrably, trail runners.

For clothing, everybody has their own preferences. Under no circumstances should you hike with anything cotton. Cotton is terrible for it doesn't dry out well, leading to health complications in case of excessive sweat or rain. Hypothermia is bad. So synthetics all the way.

For cooking, a lot of people like the JetBoil Boiler series. Each person has their own preference to what they want in a stove, it depends on what one will be eating. If you're going to be eating nothing but dehydrated food the entire time, then the JetBoilers might suit you better. If you're going to use it moderately less, I'd recommend a cheaper stove (the JBs are expensive). I found an ultralight backpacking stove that had fantastic reviews on Amazon, and is only $15. Check out those reviews! Another option that is cheaper and lighter, and increasingly popular is alcohol can stoves.

You can find directions on how to make can stoves anywhere, but here's a good one. Alcohol is the cheapest and most available fuel, and you can keep in anywhere, like an empty soda or gatorade bottle.

For the miscellaneous and optional item: to each his or her own.

Bring along whatever you like, but remember, you'll be lugging everything 2,180 miles, so pack smart.

~MalibuTimmy~