PRE-HIKE: GEAR LIST | JMT
Yep, another gear list. They seem to all blend together as more people talk and share, but each one has subtle differences. Gear is so personal. Do I go ultralight? To I bring everything under the kitchen sink? I’d like to say I am somewhere in between. The more I hike, the more a alter my gear. I find that the sleeping pad I thought would be most comfortable and warm keeps me up all night or the tent leaks because, well, user error happens when you are tired.
One thing I have never really changed: carrying a bulky camera.
Most of the gear below is as light or ultralight as I can go without sacrificing comfort and security, allowing me to bring those few extra luxury items and nearly six pounds of camera gear.
THE BIG THREE
PACK
■ Osprey Eja 58L |
■ Accessories:
- ThruPack Summit Bum | 2.5 oz
- Justin’s UL Backpacking Accessory Pocket | 0.4 oz
- Trash Compactor Bag
SHELTER
■ Zpacks Duplex | 21.5
■ Accessories:
- LiteAF Stake Bag | 0.2 oz
- MSR Groundhog | 0.5
- MSR Mini Groundhog | 0.35 oz
- Tyvek Groundsheet
SLEEPING
■ UGQ Bandit 0° | 25.84 oz
■ NEMO Tensor Insulated | 14 oz
■ Sea to Summit Aeros Down Pillow | 3.4 oz
■ Clothing:
- Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie | 9.5 oz
- Smartwool Merino 250 Base Layer Bottom | 7.34 oz
- Wigwam Socks
COOKING | HYDRATION
■ Wild Ideas Bearikade Blazer | 33 oz
■ MSR Pocket Rocket 2 | 2.6 oz
■ Toaks Titanium 650ml Pot | 2.8 oz
■ Morsel Spork Standard | 0.6 oz
■ BIC Lighter | 0.8 oz
■ Stove Fuel | 6.8 oz
■ Sawyer Micro Squeeze | 2 oz
■ CNOC 2L Water Carrier | 2.6 oz
■ Smart Water Bottles | 1.1 oz
■ Accessories:
- Osprey Hydration Hose
- Osprey Bite Valve
- Bottle Adaptor (Blue Desert SmarTube Hydration System)
- Sawyer Coupling
- Sawyer Hydration Pack Fast Fill Adapter
HYGIENE | FIRST-AID | SURVIVAL
■ LiteAF Zipper Pouch | Small | 0.3 oz
- Gear Repair: Tenacious Tape, Noso Patches, Duct Tape, Safety Pins, Spare O-Ring, Needle/Thread
■ LiteAF Zipper Pouch | Medium | 0.4 oz
- Oral Hygiene: Travel Toothpaste, Travel Toothbrush, Floss, Chapstick
- Medications: Ibuprofen, Excedrin, Midol, Benedryl, Imodium, Tums, Magnesium, Rx Meds
- First-Aid Kit: Needle, Moleskin, Leukotape, KT Tape, Tincture of Benzoin, Triple Antibiotic Ointment, 2x2 Gauze, Q-Tips, Alcohol Wipes
- Tools: Tweezers, Mini Nail Clippers, Ear Plugs
- Hair + Skin Care: Hair Ties, Barrettes, Milk+Sass Macaron Brush, Hand Sanitizer, Insect Repellent, Sunscreen, Body Glide, Gillette Venus On-the-Go Razor
■ Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Nano 4L Dry Sack | 0.7 oz
- Toilet Kit — Deuce of Spades, Kula Cloth, Toilet Paper, Wet Wipes, LOKSAK Opsak
- Feminine Hygiene — Menstrual Cup, Tampons [backup]
MISCELLANEOUS
■ iPhone 8+ | 7.13 oz
- Lander Moab Case
- Charge Cord
■ Garmin inReach Explorer+ | 8.2 oz
- Charge Cord
■ Anker Powercore Speed 20000 Upgraded | 12.9 oz | Qualcomm Quick Charge | PowerIQ
- Charge Cord
■ Anker PowerPort Mini Dual Port Wall Charger | 0.8 oz | PowerIQ
■ Renogy Portable 5W Plus Solar Panel | 5.6 oz
■ Headphones + iPhone Adaptor
■ Petzl Actik Core | 3.1 oz | Rechargeable battery
■ UL Wallet | DL, Credit, Debit, Health Insurance
■ Leki Corklite AntiShock | Pair | 19.3 oz
■ Kahtoola Microspikes | 11.9 oz
■ Thermarest Z Seat | 2 oz
■ Rawlogy Eco Corkscious Massage Ball Mini | 0.7 oz
CAMERA GEAR
■ Sony a7iii | 22.9 oz
■ Sony FE 24-105mm f/4.0 | 23.4 oz
■ Peak Design Capture Clip | 3 oz
■ Pedco UltraPod II Lightweight Camera Tripod | 4.2 oz
- Quick Release Clamp | 2.4 oz
■ Peak Design Shell | 4 oz
■ Osprey UltraLight Padded Organizer
- Think Tank Photo SD Pixel Pocket Rocket Memory Card Case | 1.6 oz
- Polar Pro QuartzLine Filter | 77mm | ND8/PL
- Sony Rechargeable Battery | 2.7 oz
- Charge Cord | 0.5 oz
- Cleaning Gear: Rocket Air Blaster, Dust Cloth
CLOTHING [PACKED]
■ Arc’teryx Cerium LT Hoody | 9.9 oz
■ Arc’teryx Zeta FL Rain Jacket | 6.3 oz | Minimalist Gore-tex Rain Shell
■ Arc’teryx Cita Pants | 5.3 oz | DWR treatment
■ Patagonia W's Barely Bra | 1.2 oz
■ Patagonia W’s Active Hipster | 1.2 oz
■ Darn Tough Women’s Hiker 1/4 Sock Cushion | 2.4 oz
■ Outdoor Research Versaliner Gloves | 2.8 oz
■ Sea to Summit Mosquito Head Net | 0.9 oz
■ Ladies of The JMT Bandana | 1.2 oz
■ Outdoor Research Swift Cap | 1.9 oz
■ Outdoor Research Crest Hat
■ Shamma Warrior Sandals | 6.6 oz
CLOTHING [WORN]
■ Patagonia Women's Fleur Tank Top | 3.3 oz
■ Oiselle Flyout Short Sleeve | 8.6 oz
■ Black Diamond Long Sleeve Alpenglow Hoody | 8.6 oz | UPF 50+
■ Athleta Contender 9" Short
■ Oiselle Hi-Ten Bra
■ Patagonia W’s Active Hipster | 1.2 oz
■ Altra Men's Timp 1.5
■ Superfeet Trailblazer Comfort Insoles
■ Darn Tough Women’s Hiker 1/4 Sock Cushion | 2.4 oz
■ Dirty Girl Gaiters | 1.2 oz
■ Buff Coolnet UV+ | 1.4 oz
■ Julbo Bivouak Mountain Sunglasses