Gear list
What to carry, and what to leave in the resupply box.
Big three first
Shelter, sleep system, pack — that's where most of your weight lives, and where every ounce you save pays for itself over 2,000 miles.
The list
pack ~2 lb frameless or light frame shelter 1–2 lb, tarp or single-wall tent sleep 1.5 lb quilt + inflatable pad base 12 lb or under is a good target
Leave it behind
The resupply box is your friend. Carry one season of clothes, one book, one stove. Everything else can meet you in town.