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== | === Gear === | ||
* | *packs | ||
**[http://zpacks.com/backpacks/arc_blast.shtml 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) | |||
***30 lb weight limit ( | ****Ice Axe Loops (Both Sides) (.1 oz) - for future mountaineering adventures | ||
***60L, grey, 19" with two side pockets, shock cord lashing, and a key pocket. | ****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. | ||
** | **[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] | **[http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/bearcanrentals.htm yosemite rental] | ||
*shoes | |||
* | **main shoes (vivos? minimalist?) | ||
** | ***Krystle ordered [http://www.amazon.com/Altra-Womens-Superior-1-5-Running/dp/B00F36Y930 Altra Superior 1.5] on 5/14 | ||
***[http://www. | ****Joe recommended - many people used them on JMT & PCT, zero drop but thicker sole than Vivos, better for rocky Sierras terrain | ||
**camp | ****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 ([http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Shelters/Tents/Big%20Agnes%20Jack%20Rabbit%20SL2/Test%20Report%20by%20Ray%20Estrella/ source]) | ***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 | |||
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*first aid/emergency kit | *first aid/emergency kit | ||
** | **bandaids | ||
**secondskin | **secondskin | ||
**moleskin | **moleskin | ||
**bodyglide | |||
**pepto | |||
**immodium AD | **immodium AD | ||
** | **painkillers | ||
**aspirin | |||
**epipen | **epipen | ||
**duct tape | **duct tape | ||
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**needle + thread | **needle + thread | ||
**waterproof matches | **waterproof matches | ||
**water treatment tablets | **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: | ||
** | ***[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 | ||
**paper | *glasses/contacts stuff | ||
**batteries | *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 |