Editing JMT/gear/aaron (section)

== Gear ==
*Pack — [http://zpacks.com/backpacks/arc_blast.shtml Zpacks ArcBlast]
***30 lb weight limit (20lb goal)
***60L, grey, 19" with two side pockets, shock cord lashing, and a key pocket. 

*Bear cans
**BV500
**[http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/bearcanrentals.htm yosemite rental]

*Footwear
**trail
***[http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Trail-Running-Shoes-Reviews/Saucony-Peregrine-5 Saucony Peregrine 5]
**camp/alternate (flip flops? chacos? barefoots?)

*Shelter 
**Option A: Standalone tent
*** Big Agnes Jack Rabbit SL2 (note: apply additional waterproofing)
***Weight: 4 lbs 2.7 oz / 66.7 oz ([http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Shelters/Tents/Big%20Agnes%20Jack%20Rabbit%20SL2/Test%20Report%20by%20Ray%20Estrella/ source])
**Option B: A-frame catenary tarp + bivy
***Tarp: Mountain Laurel Designs Grace Tarp ([http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Ultralight-Tent-Reviews/Mountain-Laurel-Designs-Grace-Tarp-Duo OGL review])
**** Weight: Solo: 12oz
***Bivy: [http://www.rei.com/product/794292/rei-minimalist-bivy-regular REI Minimalist]
**** Weight: 15oz
*** Tyvek ground sheet (3.2m)
**** Weight: ???
**MSR Groundhog stakes (x6)
*Sleeping gear
** Therm-a-rest NeoAir XLite (womens — smaller, lighter, warmer)
**quilt/ bag
***Mountain hardware ultralamina 20?
***[http://www.backpacking.net/makegear/make-quilt/index.html DIY] 24 oz / way cheaper (primaloft available [http://www.seattlefabrics.com/insulations.html 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.

*On-trail accessories
**Trekking poles — Leki Corklite
**sunglasses
**gaiters
**hat?

*Toiletries
**sunblock
**dr. bronner's
**hand sanitizer
**wipes
**bug stuff (tiny deet)
**lip balm
**nail clippers
**inhalers
**toothbrush

*Navigation & emergency
**maps
**compass — Suunto M3 Global Pro
**mirror?
**whistle?

*Cooking & utility
**stove + fuel
**knife/multitool
**Shovel — udigit!
**mini lighter

*first aid/emergency kit
**bandages
**ointment
**secondskin
**moleskin
**immodium AD
**ibuprofen
**epipen
**duct tape
**superglue
**needle + thread
**waterproof matches
**water treatment tablets (aquamira)
**ID, health insurance card, cash, debit card
**emergency contact info

*Clothing
**on-trail
*** socks
*** trail/running shorts (x2)
*** trail shirt (?)
*** gaiters
*** hat?
** Layers
***base layer top
***base layer bottom
*** Mid-weight layer — ~100 weight fleece (Patagonia R1?)
*** Insulated layer — North Face Thermo Ball
**weather gear
***rain shell — OR Helium II
***gloves (mtn hardware?)
***hat/cap/beanie
**extra/backup
*** socks
*** shorts?

* Water
**Sawyer mini
**Aqua mira tablets
**water bottles/containers
**bladder

* Utility/Camp/Storage gear
**bandana (all purpose rag)
**microtowel
**headlamp
**backup light?
**paper and pen
**batteries
**watch
**zip lock bags
**stuff sacks (x2 for clothes etc)
**camera??