Originally Posted by
staehpj1
Here is approximately what I plan to take on my upcoming US Southern Tier.
That is as a very impressive pack list. Considering your tour begins in February, the one suggestion I would make is to add a base layer, I like merino wool but Capilene is much lighter. Having done the Southern Tier (E-W) Feb-April 2010 there were plenty of cold nights in the 20's. The base layer is great for sleeping in and for the cold mornings. I'd add gloves too.