Gear List
My current kit: 10 items, 3416g base weight (3.4 kg).
| Shelter | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Weight (g) | Link | Notes |
| Zpacks Duplex Tent | 515 | View on Amazon | DCF construction, trekking pole setup, excellent storm performance. Two doors/vestibules. Pricey but worth it for weight savings. |
| Sleep | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Weight (g) | Link | Notes |
| Western Mountaineering UltraLite 20°F | 490 | View on Amazon | 850 fill power down, continuous baffles, incredible warmth-to-weight. Comfortable to 20°F, survived 15°F on Whitney. |
| Pack | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Weight (g) | Link | Notes |
| Osprey Exos 58 | 1130 | View on Amazon | Suspended mesh backpanel, great ventilation. 58L perfect for 7-10 day carries. Hip belt pockets fit phone + snacks. |
| Clothing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Weight (g) | Link | Notes |
| Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket | 310 | View on Amazon | Gore-Tex Paclite, minimalist design. Packs tiny, breathes well for active use. Expensive but durable. |
| Footwear | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Weight (g) | Link | Notes |
| Altra Lone Peak 8 | 580 | View on Amazon | Zero drop, wide toe box, MaxTrac grip. Went through 2 pairs on JMT. Gaiter trap works well. Best trail runner I've used. |
| Cooking | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Weight (g) | Link | Notes |
| MSR PocketRocket 2 | 73 | View on Amazon | Classic canister stove, reliable, fast boil. Pair with BRS-3000T for backup. Windscreen essential. |
| Electronics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Weight (g) | Link | Notes |
| Garmin inReach Mini 2 | 100 | View on Amazon | Satellite messaging, SOS, weather forecasts. Paired with phone for typing. Monthly subscription required. Peace of mind. |
| Navigation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Weight (g) | Link | Notes |
| Suunto MC-2 Compass | 70 | View on Amazon | Global needle, sighting mirror, clinometer. Works worldwide. Battery-free backup to phone GPS. |
| First-aid | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Weight (g) | Link | Notes |
| Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight | 85 | View on Amazon | Comprehensive for solo/duo trips. Added: blister kit, electrolyte tabs, ibuprofen, antihistamine. Repack in dry bag. |
| Other | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Weight (g) | Link | Notes |
| Katadyn BeFree 1L | 63 | View on Amazon | Hollow fiber filter, 0.1 micron. Fast flow, collapsible bottle. Clean by shaking. Filter cartridge replaceable. |