Gear
- packs
- Zpacks ArcBlast
- 30 lb weight limit
- $295 + extras
- Krystle ordered 5/15/15 (expected to arrive mid/late June):
- Volume: 52 Liters - it was this or 60, close call, both will fit a standard bear can, I thought 60 might be a bit too bulky for me
- Color: All Army Green w/ Black accents - was tempted by orange and indigo but was swayed by green being a good stashing color
- Torso Height: Shortest (18 inches) - as per measurements & email to Zpacks
- Belt Length: Small (26 inches and up) - current pack measures 22", get lumbar pad if too big
- Shoulder Pouch
- Key Pocket (.2 oz)
- Ice Axe Loops (Both Sides) (.1 oz) - for future mountaineering adventures
- Trekking Pole Holders, One Side (.2 oz)
- Shock Cord Lashing (.5 oz) - to compress for use as day pack
- Aaron got a 60L, grey, 19" with two side pockets, shock cord lashing, and a key pocket.
- Skurka recommended ULA Circuit
- 30 lb weight limit
- $225 including extras
- bear cans (rent?)
- shoes
- main shoes (vivos? minimalist?)
- Krystle ordered Altra Superior 1.5 on 5/14
- Joe recommended - many people used them on JMT & PCT, zero drop but thicker sole than Vivos, better for rocky Sierras terrain
- Someone somewhere on the Internet said Superior dries more quickly than Lone Peak, but I did not confirm; these seem meshy and quick drying though.
- Superior 2.0 is more expensive and looks so blocky and I have skinny feet so
- I love the velcro in the back for gaiters
- 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
- clothing
- base layers
- swimming stuff
- Mid-weight insulation
- rain shell (Zpacks?)
- Aaron's going w the OR Helium II
- socks
- underwear
- shorts
- gloves
- microtowel(s)
- sleeping pads
- Therm-a-rest NeoAir XLite (womens — smaller, lighter, warmer)
- 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!
- energy bars/mix
- couscous
- ramen
- cheese
- cured meat - sausage/salami
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