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.
- Bear cans (rent?)
- 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.
- Toiletries
- sunblock
- dr. bronner's
- hand sanitizer
- wipes
- bug stuff (tiny deet)
- lip balm
- nail clippers
- inhalers
- toothbrush
- Accessories
- sunglasses
- gaiters
- camera??
- Navigation & emergency
- maps
- compass
- mirror?
- whistle?
- Cooking & utility
- stove + fuel
- knife/multitool
- udigit
- mini lighter
- first aid/emergency kit
- bandaids
- secondskin
- moleskin
- immodium AD
- ibuprofen
- epipen
- duct tape
- superglue
- needle + thread
- waterproof matches
- water treatment tablets
- Clothing
- base layers
- Mid-weight insulation
- rain shell -- OR Helium II
- socks
- underwear
- shorts
- gloves
- hat/cap/beanie
- water filter
- water bottles/containers
- bandana (all purpose rag)
- zip lock bags
- headlamps, flashlights
- batteries
- watch
- ID, health insurance card, cash, debit card
- emergency contact info
- paper and pen
