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| === Gear === | | === Gear === |
| *[[JMT/gear/aaron|Aaron's gear list]] | | *packs |
| *[[JMT/gear/krystle|Krystle's gear list]] | | **[http://zpacks.com/backpacks/arc_blast.shtml Zpacks ArcBlast] |
| | ***30 lb weight limit |
| | ***$295 + extras |
| | **[http://andrewskurka.com/ Skurka] recommended [http://www.ula-equipment.com/product_p/circuit.htm ULA Circuit] |
| | ***30 lb weight limit |
| | ***$225 including extras |
| | *bear cans (rent?) |
| | **[http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/bearcanrentals.htm yosemite rental] |
| | *shoes |
| | **main shoes (vivos? minimalist?) |
| | **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 ([http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Shelters/Tents/Big%20Agnes%20Jack%20Rabbit%20SL2/Test%20Report%20by%20Ray%20Estrella/ 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 |
| | **[http://sixmoondesigns.com/tents/outfitter.html Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo Outfitter] |
| | ***Weight: 3 lbs 10.3 oz / 57 oz |
| | ***more spacious (floor space 34 ft^2, |
| | *tarp/groundcloth/footprint |
| | **[http://sixmoondesigns.com/tents/FootprintLarge.html lunar duo tyvek footprint] - 6.5 oz |
| | *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 |
| | **rain shell (Zpacks?) |
| | **socks |
| | **underwear |
| | **shorts |
| | **gloves |
| | *microtowel(s) |
| | *sleeping pads |
| | *sleeping bags/quilts (Jesse recommends rated down to 20 deg) |
| | **liner? |
| | **K to buy...some options: |
| | ***[http://www.enlightenedequipment.com/prodigy/ prodigy] 26 oz / $170 |
| | ***[http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=42&products_id=133 spirit quilt] 21 oz / $215 |
| | ***[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. |
| | *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 |
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| | ===Food=== |
| | *coffee |
| | *resupply treats! |
| | **dried fruit |
| | *energy bars/mix |
| | *couscous |
| | *ramen |
| | *cheese |
| | *cured meat - sausage/salami |
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| *[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KCX3i77MwBNLJzoUTddInonDAwapoq8Xk7mGPC6zsto/edit#gid=206378109 14 lbs base weight] | | *[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KCX3i77MwBNLJzoUTddInonDAwapoq8Xk7mGPC6zsto/edit#gid=206378109 14 lbs base weight] |
| *[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FRDloONhCii9rF-Tuw8k9cNp-24tdIG7tcf6S418rF0/pubhtml 20 lb base weight] | | *[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FRDloONhCii9rF-Tuw8k9cNp-24tdIG7tcf6S418rF0/pubhtml 20 lb base weight] |
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| == Shakedown Notes ==
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| === Krystle: Timberline Trail ===
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| *Tent: Not a huge fan. Did poorly in the wind (flapping around a LOT, wind moving right through the tent). Spaciousness is nice but the big footprint is a tradeoff (finding a good tent pad, carrying a bigger groundcloth). Trade for or buy smaller tent, save the weight.
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| **Lost a tent stake. Always carry an extra or two.
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| **Cowboy camping is fun, do this when possible.
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| *Vivobarefoot Breatho Trail shoes make good crossing and alternate shoes. Bad for walking through sand/ash (especially when hot). Socks got full of sand, soles got painfully hot.
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| *Get better socks, buy several pairs of the same for easy interchangeability.
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| *Altras were great. Only got a hot spot on the ball of my right foot when socks were damp and I was going uphill. Did not develop into a blister - might be able to toughen with training. Treat this pre-emptively with BodyGlide.
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| *Dirty Girl gaiters were great. Kept so much debris out of my shoes.
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| *Uphill technique: Short steps, keeping ankles loose (think of feet hanging loosely on hinges) helped a lot with uphill stamina.
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| *Handerchief/microtowel was super handy. Kept my hair out of my face, kept sun off my hair, wiped sweat off my face, dried my feet after a stream crossing, good for cleaning my legs and my dishes, etc.
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| *2 lbs of food per day was sufficient. Could probably bring it down to 1.5 with good calorie management.
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| **sour patch watermelons are amazing, surprisingly
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| **crystal light or other sweet mixes for water are great, especially if mixing with liquor (maybe lemonade?)
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| **bring whiskey
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| **bring dark chocolate
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| **freeze dried ice cream sandwiches were an incredible (non melting) treat
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| **mountain house lasagna and beef stroganoff mountain houses were decent
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| **I wish I'd brought more crackers and cheese
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| ***oregono ritz crackers tasted amazing
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| *Tea tree oil & mint toothpicks - wonderful luxury item. Freshens breath, substitute for floss, biodegradable
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| *2 liters of water in the heat was just enough with the intense heat and frequent water sources. Stick with 3 just in case?
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| *Not sold on the Sawyer mini. Slower than the regular Sawyer. Benefit of weight saved doesn't seem huge.
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| *Definitely need lighter, more compact sleeping pad & bag.
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| *Bring head net. Bugs really do love my blood. DEET was very handy but would rather avoid toxicity if possible.
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| *Need better GPS, phone dies too quickly.
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| *Trekking poles are a must for stream crossings.
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| *Stuffing makes good appetizer and filler for when you put too much water in your hot food.
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| *I need more sunblock than I think I do, especially the backs of my shoulders.
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| *Hiking in shorts is great. One pair in particular was perfect. Only drawback is more scraping in rocks.
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| *Swimming in lakes is, indeed, very refreshing and uplifting.
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| ===Aaron: Manistee River / NCT Loop (2015/7/10) ===
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| Since there's a bunch of my kit I'm still waiting on, this was mostly a dry run in terms of food & mileage. Walked ~24 miles in 2 days with a pack that was probably about the right weight (maybe 3-5lbs heavy once I reduce shelter/sleep gear?).
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| * Couscous! Use spice packs for variety. Use coconut oil for stable/tasty fat.
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| * Spice pack ideas (measure more carefully and de-bug at home):
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| ** Oregano, thyme, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, pepper, sundried tomato.
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| ** Paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, salt, pepper, sundried tomato.
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| ** Ichimi pepper, miso (dried??), bonito, kombu, ginger, sugar, garlic powder, pepper.
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| ** ??? (aim for seven of these).
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| * I need to calculate better food quantities. I tend to carry 2x food I need...
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| * ~4oz MSR fuel canisters were good for boiling water ~6-7 times.
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| * Whole Foods sundried tomatoes were *awesome* chopped and steamed w couscous or pasta.
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| * Instant coffee (even the little starbucks sleeves) just isn't worth it. I'm going off it on the trail.
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| * Chia pudding (w/ or w/out oats) should be a great breakfast that prepares overnight in a jar. Check out mason "freezer jars" (they're lightweight and plastic w screw tops) that can also double as secondary food prep/eating vessels. Season w powdered dairy, sugar, dried fruit.
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| * Sawyer mini is slow, but fine. Might go w just aquamira and sometimes unfiltered water for JMT.
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| === Krystle: Goat Rocks ===
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| *Tested mac & cheese and tortellini recipes, a little bit of fine tuning needed for water amounts but taste is good.
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| *Swapped mac & cheese recipe for Velveeta cheese packets, tested at home before sending in resupply.
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| *Fuel use
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| **Used 0.7 oz fuel for 2 meals (4 servings)
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| **Used 0.4 oz fuel for mac & cheese testing at home
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| **This suggest a 4 oz fuel canister might last for 10 2-serving meals (!)
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| *Used around 1 L water at camp (cooking, cleaning, brushing teeth)
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| *Borah bug bivy was awesome
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| *Practiced tarp setup, need to do a little more research/practice on this
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| *2000 calories per day was more than enough
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| *Learned to keep the day's snacks outside the canister, more easily accessible
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| *Zlite is totally comfy & warm enough for me, surprisingly; if anything I can fold in half as a torso pad for extra comfort & insulation and use pack for feet
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| *The HammockGear quilt is amazing, amazing, #OMGIloveit
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| **Being able to close it around just my feet is wonderful
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| **Being able to snap it around my neck is wonderful
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| **Being able to use it as a blanket around camp is wonderful
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| *Darn tough socks were great, should still get one pair of liners just in case
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| *Bringing backwash syringe is probably a good idea for water filter, sandy mountain streams really muddy it up
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| *I very much so wished I had remembered to bring whiskey
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| *Feet get grossly dusty in the Altras, but otherwise they are awesome
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| *Sahara sun cap was a great addition to my gear
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| *Pack was great
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| *GoLite pants are a nope, the zippered pocket on the butt gave me a hotspot with the hip strap, why do they do this? Otherwise they'd be perfect....Back to leggings, unless I can find simple hiking pants
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| *ExOfficio sun/insect shirt was an ideal layer, and minimally stinky (did not get to test bugproofness)
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