Gear
- Pack
- Zpacks ArcBlast
- 30 lb weight limit (22-25lb goal)
- 60L, grey, 19" with two side pockets, shock cord lashing, and a key pocket.
- Footwear
- trail
- 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 (source)
- needs replacement stakes
- Option B: A-frame catenary tarp + bivy
- Mountain Laurel Designs Grace Tarp (OGL review)
- Weight: Solo: 12oz; Duo: 16oz
- Bivy??
- Sleeping gear
- Therm-a-rest NeoAir XLite (womens — smaller, lighter, warmer)
- liner?
- quilt/ bag
- Mountain hardware ultralamina 20
- 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.
- On-trail accessories
- Trekking poles
- 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
- mirror?
- whistle?
- Cooking & utility
- stove + fuel
- knife/multitool
- 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
- ID, health insurance card, cash, debit card
- emergency contact info
- Clothing
- on-trail
- socks (x2)
- underwear?
- trail/running shorts
- shortsleeve shirt?
- base layers
- Mid-weight insulation — North Face Thermo Ball
- rain shell — OR Helium II
- gloves (mtn hardware)
- hat/cap/beanie
- Water
- Sawyer mini
- Aqua mira tablets
- water bottles/containers
- bladder
- Utility/Camp gear
- bandana (all purpose rag)
- microtowel
- headlamp
- backup light
- paper and pen
- batteries
- watch
- zip lock bags
- camera??
