JMT/gear

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Gear

  • packs
  • bear cans (rent?)
  • shoes
    • main shoes (vivos? minimalist?)
    • camp shoes (flip flops? xeros?)
      • also for stream crossings
  • tent (note: apply additional waterproofing)
    • Big Agnes Jack Rabbit SL2
      • Weight: 4 lbs 2.7 oz / 66.7 oz (source)
        • Could save a little weight by using my titanium stakes, how many stakes does this tent actually need? Come with 10 that weigh 5.1 oz total, my 6 weigh 1.3 oz
      • removable rain fly for stargazing (though this can easily be arranged outside of the tent as well)
      • freestanding
    • Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo Outfitter
      • Weight: 3 lbs 10.3 oz / 57 oz
      • more spacious (floor space 34 ft^2,
  • tarp/groundcloth/footprint
  • trekking poles
  • sunblock
  • sunglasses
  • gaiters
  • camera
  • maps/navigation
  • biodegradable soap (bronner's?)
  • hand sanitizer
  • wipes
  • stove & fuel
  • cooking kit
  • knife/multitool/utensils
  • udigit
  • first aid/emergency kit
    • bandaids
    • secondskin
    • moleskin
    • bodyglide
    • pepto
    • immodium AD
    • painkillers
    • aspirin
    • epipen
    • duct tape
    • superglue
    • needle + thread
    • waterproof matches
    • water treatment tablets
    • bug bite treatment
    • lighter
  • compass
  • emergency whistle
  • medication
    • inhalers
    • pill
  • clothing
    • base layers
    • swimming stuff
    • rain shell (Zpacks?)
    • socks
    • underwear
    • shorts
    • gloves
  • microtowel(s)
  • sleeping pads
  • sleeping bags/quilts (Jesse recommends rated down to 20 deg)
    • liner?
    • K to buy...some options:
      • prodigy 26 oz / $170
      • spirit quilt 21 oz / $215
      • DIY 24 oz / way cheaper (primaloft available here)
        • alternative: 2 layers of climashield apex. Primaloft sport wears faster, isn't as effective of an insulator (warmth to weight ratio). Primaloft Gold is great but really hard to find.
  • hat/cap/beanie
  • bug repellant
  • itty bitty foam roller
  • water filter
  • water bottles/containers
  • glasses/contacts stuff
  • toothbrush
  • paper towels
  • zip lock bags
  • headlamps, flashlights
  • batteries
  • watch
  • ID, health insurance card, cash, debit card
  • emergency contact info
  • lip balm
  • paper and pen
  • nail clippers


Food

  • coffee
  • resupply treats!
    • dried fruit
  • energy bars/mix
  • couscous
  • ramen
  • cheese
  • cured meat - sausage/salami

Sample Gear Lists