Super Short lil Backpacking Trip (beginner)

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Hey y’all! I’m… exhausted. And my weekends have been soooo booked lately (and will be for the foreseeable future), but I have some new gear I want to try out (before my next free weekend, which is in December ),,,: Solution: the world’s shortest backpacking trip. We’ll only be hiking 2 miles in/out to Maupin Field Shelter on the AT, so this not much hiking, mostly just going to sleep outside. There’s nothing spectacular about the place, but this is a good beginning trip bc the hiking is so short. Or it’s just a good opportunity to rejuvenate in nature etc etc. The lows are forecasted to be in the mid 30s, so it will be cold (COLD), prepare accordingly.

You should bring:
-HEADLAMP
-backpacking backpack
-sleeping bag (30 deg or warmer- might want to go warmer or do a 30 deg bag + a liner bag)
-sleeping pad
-tent (I am officially recommending to bring this even if you intend on sleeping in the shelter bc you never know when it’ll randomly be full… but if you want to chance it and bank on sleeping in the shelter, that’s on you)
-clothes (really only need one outfit for hiking and one for sleeping, but have layers so you can regulate ur body temp)
-puffy jacket and fleece
-hat and gloves
-RAIN JACKET (it may rain)
-1L water (I will bring a filter so we can gather more while at the camp spot)
-one dinner to eat in the car
-snacks
-breakfast (either something you can eat/make at camp, or something to keep in the car)
-utensil, bowl
-if you’re cooking/heating water, bring a stove, gas, and lighter
-good hiking shoes
-camp shoes (optional)
-toothbrush/paste

I’ll bring:
-first aid kit
-water filter
-TP and a trowel

PLEASE don’t hesitate to lmk if you have any questions about gear or anything else: u can text me (757-647-6745)
-Carson