[pct-l] Too much clothing!?

[Lisa Freathy]

I keep going over every ounce of my gear during my planning for 2011 thru hike 
and just can't seem to let go of some things on paper. I hope that I realize 
once on trail that I can let go of some items but would love any suggestions to 
help me start off lighter. It seems that I have too much (way too much?) 
clothing on my list, but still being somewhat of a newbie, especially to 
lightening my load I just can't figure out what I should forget about. I would 
love feedback on my clothing list; please be gentle, I know my list may seem 
ridiculous to many experience UL hikers! :-) I get VERY warm when hiking and 
VERY cold when at camp....

Worn while hiking
Merrell Moab Ventilator w/super feet insoles~ 32.3oz
Socks~ Injinji Short~ 1.6oz
Tank Top~ 3.7oz
Lightweight Long Sleeve Shirt~ 6.4oz
Hiking Skort~ 8.8oz
Sports Bra~ 4.1oz
Panties~ 1.1oz
Bandana (sweat)~ .9oz
"Tilley" Brimmed Hat~ 6.3 oz (this is heavier than some other options I have but 
not negotiable for deep sentimental reasons)
Sunglasses~ 1.1oz
Watch~? (don't have one yet, suggestions??)
Short Gaiters?
 
Total weight~ 66.2oz
 
Clothing in pack
Mid-weight wool base layer top~ 7.8oz
Capilene 2 base layer bottoms~ 6.1oz (thinking about switching to wool?)
Fleece~ 11.9oz (thinking this is overkill w/other base layers & down jacket in 
camp, any thoughts?)
Pre-Cip Rain Jacket~ 12.5oz
Wool Beanie~ 4.1oz
Thin wool gloves~ .9oz
2nd set of hiking socks (injinji short)~ 1.6oz
2nd pair panties~ 1.1oz
Sleep/camp pants~ 6.5oz
Sleep/warm socks (tall smart wool)~ 2oz
Down Jacket~ 6.3oz
Flip flops~ 4.5 oz (if I can keep one luxury piece these are it... can't stand 
shoes and don't want to have to wear them in camp/breaks)
 
Total weight~65.3oz
 
Yes folks, that's 8.2 lbs of total weight in clothing (worn & pack)... 
suggestions??
 
Thanks!
 Lisa 


"Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb 
a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean."
~ John Muir