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

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