JMT/gear/aaron

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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?)
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
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