JMT/gear/krystle

• 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?)
  • yosemite rental
• 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
• shelter (note: apply additional waterproofing)
  • hammock tarp - 9.7 oz
  • guylines
  • 6 titanium stakes - 1.3 oz
  • bug bivy?
    • http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=55
• 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
  • Mid-weight insulation
    • North Face Thermo Ball
  • rain shell
    • Aaron's going w the OR Helium II
    • Krystle - Sierra Designs cagoule
  • 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 (tennis ball)
• 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
• mini scissors (for cutting moleskin donuts)

Food

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