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1. 9 feet Width 5 5 feet Width at ends 40 Door Height 29 Front Trekking Pole Height 49 50 Rear Trekking Pole Height 31 32 Ro 11 11 12 My Gear Description below several rows includes a 4 oz Cuben Fiber 1 5 0z sq yard bathtub ground sheet with this tent the groundsheet is on top of the insect netting floor You can now order this tent with an extended beak I recommend doing so you can skip the internal privacy door then when it snows the extended beak is appreciated for keeping snow out As I went to press SixMoonDesigns has released a cuben fiber hybrid double wall tent the Skyscape X This is a solo tent but is 8 5 feet long Titanium Goat carbon fiber tent stakes Ten 6 stakes at 22 oz apiece 13 50 for a 5 pack I pack 9 leave at home 1 spare http www titaniumgoat com stake s html one of the stakes is a spare stake Zpacks Large Tent Stake Sack REI SMC Sno Tent Stake This serves two purposes it can be used as a poop shovel weighing 1 5 ounces less than a plastic poop Shovel and it can be used as a spare tent stake This is about one inch wide it digs great and saves MG MG Oz Cost 2 2 27 00 1 5 95 1 2 00 LC Oz Lower Cost Description LC Picture of My Item Loc Cost n for the first time in 11 years in 2010 having a double wall tent is advantageous Tarptent s Moment and Rainbow tents 30 oz or 34 oz respectively have an optional ceiling
2. In 2009 I used the Montbell U L Comfort System Pad 150 which weighs 18 3 oz This is a 5 long 1 thick inflatable sleeping pad which I find much more comfortable than the NeoAir pad that came out by Thermarest in 2009 and which I tried for 1 month before returning it This pad has ability to attach a Montbell pillow to it which I highly recommend shown below http www montbell us products di sp php p_1d 1124273 It is a super great pad and if was the same weight of the Thermarest Prolite d go with it Thermarest reduced their pad to 16 oz though I had a delamination issue after 3 years for the Montbell and returned it and told them to only fix it if they were not going to charge me and before I found out their response REI had a 20 discount sale and I got the Thermarest from them then I got a new Montbell without charge I worried about the delamination occurring again symptom is a large air bubble about 3 4 thick occurring and took the Thermarest Prolite with me in 2010 Since the hike I found out this can happen to Thermarest Lower Cost Description very little extra weight but I have used a Z Lite pad for 6 years in the High Sierra and one is so tired at the end of a day that one could sleep on rock so one will be able to use this pad just fine It s only if you compare it with the Montbell that you will wish you had the Montbell pad LC Oz LC Cost Picture of My Item Loc n 10
3. SmartWool The important thing is that it is New Zealand Merino Wool fabric that is 18 5 or smaller finer wool Price shown is a Sales price Merino Wool is favored over all other fabrics as it is the coolest and does not smell after even 3 days of wear One can get by with just one Tshirt and wash it every 3 day 10 8 55 00 http preview tinyurl com yoetdw 10 8 55 00 Bod y 6 9 39 95 Cheaper alternative is to skip the vest and U U Bod keep items you d keep there in your pack y 6 9 39 95 http tinyurl com 51s95n 6 9 39 95 Bod The science of Merino Wool and y performance of these T Shirts are explained best at this review at BackPackingLight com http tinyurl com Sc7yp9 43 60 Casio Exilim Card Camera model EX Z77 3x optical zoom 7 2 megapixel 2 6 monitor Camera weight 4 5 ounces I actually had the Ex S750 model which is a tiny bit bigger but if you are going to buy one I d get the EX Z77 model instead Weight shown excludes case but includes spare battery and spare SD memory cards and is for my EX S750 model I did end up using the spare battery and spare SD card What I love about the Exilim camera is the best shot picture and best shot wizard with these wizards you do not need to memorize your camera manual and settings These are the two primary settings I use You interact with the wizard to tell it what type of photo setting you want Itis super easy Go to a camera store and
4. be obtained for about 10 and the weight for a pair is oz depending on the brand size you buy The info on the back of the Walgreen Sandals Caribbean Cartel By The Lost Pirates a trademark by Kong Tian Kong 20531 Belshaw Avenue Carson Ca 90746 and a size medium man s is 9 2 oz for the pair The d photo above on the left shows this sandal FA These at Waldies are nearly half the weight of your ordinary Crocs 4 2 oz per shoe size large men http www waldies net Waldies_AT Clog_p 8450910 htm and yes you read that right by AT it stands for AppalachianTrail These are targeted for A T hikers 66 If you get them just right in size they fit snug If you can t get them to fit snug you can make them snugger by two techniques Put your gaiter straps beneath the sandals while doing a stream Another hiker did this with great success 2 Use extra large thick rubber bands one or two per sandal Amazon shows these for example which I have and are the right size to wrap around the top of your foot and beneath the sandal you could use two bands per foot so that one is behind your ankle and in front of the ankle Made by Universal Size 105 Part number 04105 1 4 pound for the whole box 67 discount now I have not tried these on nor weighed them Then there are the Water Trekking Sandals On the JohnMuirTrail YahooGroups a Robert Shattuck favors the Teva Fi 3 or the Teva Hurricane XLT Looking at
5. liner 4 oz that protects against misting in single wall tents The Rainbow has the advantage of being able to sleep 2 people in a pinch and is spacious enough for you your dog and gear too dogs are only allowed in the national forests but NOT on backcountry trails in the national parks Gear can fit between inner and outer wall in the Moment though Same but only a 5 pack as the Sublite Sil 1 1 tent comes with 4 stakes Use a 1 Gallon ZipLok Bag E 10 Pac k Same 1 2 00 Pac k Ro 15 20 My Gear Description weight http www re1 com product 358 11 1 This is the groundcloth row for the tent one is not shown for me as mine is custom made and priced in with the tent system see above I am showing the weight of mine here though http www zpacks com shelter cub en_groundsheet shtml My favorite pack the Granite Gear Nimbus Ozone is no longer made and is hard to find although it may be available on Ebay or Amazon Granite Gear I find makes the most comfortable packs in their Nimbus equivalent lines because of the frame and belt The closest pack to the Nimbus Ozone is Backpacker Magazine s 2011 Editor Choice pack Granite Gear s Blaze AC 60 pack for men and the Blaze AC 60 Ki for women This pack is larger than the Vapor Trail the smallest pack I know can carry this gear list but smaller than the Nimbus Ozone It is 60 liters or 3660 cubic inches versus 62 liters
6. people who may tromp through mud puddles or thigh deep rivers during an average hike I started applying this to foot a month before hike Apply night before so it is Pac Maximum Strength k d SKIN PROTECTANT aye T ELFS EVEN sate P ERE BLISTERS a FOOT FATIGUE j mon 32 lubricant It s a greasy gooey salve made by Genesis Pharmaceutical Inc Hydropel a greasy gooey salve made by Genesis Pharmaceutical Inc has become my foot lube of choice It goes on thick and stays that way for hours on end For a 24 hour adventure race I usually apply the solution only once or twice Best to start applying this ointment to your feet daily for each day prior to the hike for the 2 weeks preceeding REI Tincture of Benzoin Item 5 5 00 752451 Tin cture of Benzoin acts as an adhesive for tape or bandages Directions as a tape adhesive Apply to skin Let dry until tacky Cover with tape Item contains flammables must be sent via surface shipping only Cannot be sent to APO FPO or international addresses http www rei com product 75245 1 You can put this in a 15 cc plastic bottle from UsPlastics com a 15cc White Boston Round Bottle with Dropper Cap absorbed into foot and tape can be used if desired during day http thegearjunkie com hydropel sports ointment http tinyurl com 6 p39t http www containerandpackaging com it em asp item J004 Weight shown is for
7. 3 4 in x 6 ft Polyethylene Pipe Wrap Insulation at the Home Depot Granite Gear Air Space Bags for Internal Pack organizing These are great bags ultra light weight and zippered I use one medium bag for clothing one small for non smelly first aid and equipment repair batteries one extra small for smelly first aid and smelly toiletries store in bear box at 2 5 9 0 25 66 00 http tinyurl com chfgem The most common color for this tape is red and you can buy it at any hardware store it also goes by the name House wrap tape It is used to tape two strips of tyvek together on the outside of the house plywood and beneath the house siding You can buy at Home Depot for 98 3 6 feet of water pipe insulation foam that if cut in 2 width makes a good ultralight roller to wrap small sections of tape around A variety of heavy duty Freezer 2 gal and 1 gal Zip Lock Bags http preview tinyurl com rx5 gze http preview tinyurl com y8a98 yf 2 Pac Pac 15 night and one small bag for all sleeping items except pad and sleeping bag http preview tinyurl com 24utcm L have one medium 2 small one extra small Granite Gear Uber Light Cuben Fiber Dry Sack 18 Liter http www backcountrygear com c atalog accessdetail cfm GG1030 One needs to compress their sleeping bag and at all costs keep it dry during the day I just ordered this item I will verify it is 100 waterpr
8. Charmin To Go Bathroom Tissue l Toiletry Engo Blister Prevention Patches 8 Toiletry First Aid Kit Spenco 2 Skin Gauge Bandaids Sewing Thread Needle Antiseptic Wipe for l Toiletry Cuts Pouch Generic Travel Toothbrush l Toiletry Hydropel Foot Ointment i Toiletry Leukotape P Sportstape l Toiletry Listerine PocketPaks Breath Strips i Toiletry Omnifix Dressing Retention Tape l Toiletry Qtips for cleaning ears 5 Toiletry REI Tincture of Benzoin l Toiletry Repel Soft Unscented Insect Sun Block l Toiletry 1 Micron Polyester Filter Bag 4 x8 l Water Chlorine Dioxide Tablets 30 tablet size packet l Water Platypus 2 Liter Water Bottle 3 Water SteriPEN AdventurerOpti Water Purifier with 2 CR123A batteries l Water 62 Gear Description For Wearing On Body Gear Description For Wearing On Body Last Updated 7 8 2010 Quantity Category Check Off Symbol Note Columbia Cool Creek Mesh Vest Clothing Columbia Silver Ridge Convertible Pant Men Clothing Ibex Wear Balance Briefs Clothing Ibex Wear Qu T Men s Short Sleeve 17 5 Micron Merino Wool T Shirt Clothing REI Sahara Cape Hat Clothing Warmers Solar Gloves Unisex fingerless Clothing Apple Ipod Nano Electronics Brunton ADC Pro Weather Forecaster Altimeter Watch Electronics Casio Exilim Card Camera Electronics Garmin Foretex 101 GPS Electronics The Fenix LDO Electronics Injinji Crew Liner NuBamboo Toesoc
9. Clothing Integral Designs eVent Thru Hiker Rain Jacket l Clothing Montbell U L Down Inner Half Sleeve Jacket i Clothing Patagonia Sage Burner Shorts l Clothing Possum Down Liner Gloves 1 Clothing Smartwool Crew Merino Wool Liner Sock 1 pair l Clothing ULA Equipment Rain Wrap l Clothing ULA Rain Mitts l Clothing Western Mountaineering Flash Vest l Clothing Aloksak Extra Sacks various sizes 5 Container Bearikade Weekender Expedition l Container Granite Gear Air Space Bags for Internal Pack organizing 3 Container Granite Gear Uber Light Cuben Fiber Dry Sack 18 Liter l Container Large mesh bag for putting wet clothes in 3 Container Plastic empty Fuel Bottle for Denatured Alcohol 16 oz bottle l Container Zpacks Cuben Fiber Large Pack Cover l Container Zpacks Large cylinder food bag for holding water containers 2 Container Mountain Laurel Designs 8 5 Long Handled Titanium Spoon l Cooking Pot Cozy and Plastic Pot Container to hold Caldera Stove System l Cooking Gear Description of Items in Pack Last Updated 7 8 2010 Quantity Category Check Off Symbol Note REI Storm Proof Matches l Cooking Tibetan Titanium Trek Kettle Pot with Lid 115mm tall 900ml capacity l Cooking Titanium Tri Fuel Caldera Alcohol Stove System 900 ML stove system and 900 ml titanium l Cooking pot mug Invisible Clock II l Electronics Second Generation Spot II Satellite GPS Messenger l
10. My Gear Description pads too There is not much you can do with a delamination problem except return to manufacturer I do not know which brand has this problem the least You can continue to use the pad with the delamination but it is uncomfortable I hope such does not happen on a JMT hike If you want something that can t fail on you consider the Thermarest ZLite pad discussed in the column to the right Recently another pad has come to market that very much appears less likely to suffer a delamination problem and that is the Klymit Inertia XL Sleeping Pad and it is larger but only 16 8 oz total weight Montbell UL Comfort System Pillow I used this in 2008 and find it the lightest most comfortable pillow I ve ever used Either from Montbell web site above or at http www prolitegear com montbe ll_ul_comfort_system_pillow html I you do not want to get the Montbell an alternative pillow that is only 1 3 oz is the Kooka Bay Pillow It measures 12x7 5x3 5 Lower Cost Description The inexpensive alternative is a toddler s cotton pillow cover that you stuff with clothes and on top put a 1 oz large sponge http tinyurl com yaugsxv Picture of My Item Loc Ro My Gear Description MG MG Oz Cost In 2010 I actually used this pillow along with a miniature pillow case made of Momentum fabric that weighs a total of 1 2 oz The pillow case is 14 x17 and is identical in pattern design to the C
11. a 1 2 bottle A whole bottle is 1 oz A half bottle should last a thru hike such as the JMT Cost shown is for a half of a bottle The main purpose of this is to ensure that the leuckotape you use does not unravel for 2 3 days of use It enables you to even get the tape wet on your feet and still keep the tape stuck nicely to the foot for 2 3 days 33 40 REI Storm Proof Matches REI 1 3 4 15 http www rei com product 6 17046 1 3 4 15 O Item 617046 My recommendation is that each Weight shown is for 2 boxes each have person hiking bring two boxes of 25 matches When one purchases this it these Also after seeing the comes in 2 boxes a package current shipping requirements for matches they have to be shipped ground do not pack on the plane And ideal container for shipping is better served by ordering the ProForce Equipment survival matches bulk tubes which are NATO approved http tinyurl com yga2j2y These NATO matches cost 6 95 per tube and hold 25 matches per tube See here for TSA shipping rules http tinyurl com mm6dk USPS here http tinyurl com yf6lmms and UPS rules are here http tinyurl com yjds2pr Mailable types of safety matches must be tightly packed in a securely sealed primary receptacle to prevent any shifting or movement that could cause accidental ignition by rubbing against adjoining items 43 Aloksak with J amp J First Aid Cream 1 1 2 97 http preview tinyurl com ybw6
12. a 1 liter plastic bottle as mentioned above It uses 2 CR123A batteries which kept their charge for a 8 day hike purifying between 4 and 5 liters of water a day Our hike was 15 days total and at the midpoint resupply break I changed batteries on purpose The cheaper alternative is to bring a heavy duty liner glove you already have at home You can get the gloves shown to the right in various colors Mine are black It is important if there is a 100 year or 50 year cold front that hits you on the JMT in July August to be prepared for it The cost shown here is only about 6 8 extra ounces of weight to be prepared for it Steripen 1s not required as the lowcost option is to use Chlorine Dioxide tablets exclusively It is lighter and cheaper to only use this Pac 20 http www re1 com product 79900 3 Weight shown is without the carrying case I stored it in a pack shoulder pouch bag equally protective Unit comes with 2 CR123A batteries Weight includes those 2 batteries Effective against bacteria viruses and cysts such as cryptosporidium Makes questionable water bacteriologically suitable to drink No aftertaste improves the taste and odor of water Proven effective against Giardia Lamblia Cryptosporidium and Viruses Available in 20 tablet and 30 tablet sizes Cheapest is 30 tablets for 10 99 at Campmor http tinyurl com yb8tamy Cost is for 5 packages of 30 tablets apiece 150
13. quantity two 1 take 2 one as backup rather than worrying about battery backup Weight is 5 ounce for one including its battery http www re1 com product 709068 31 of string off the string hole to secure it around the top of my hat to the back where the Velcro size adjusts the hat That way the light can not fall off the hat and disappear http tinyurl com yj3adcb Warmers Solar Gloves Unisex 1 15 00 fingerless I use these with my hiking poles to keep the foam handles from getting soaked with sweat These are better than golf gloves as they are fingerless lighter and cover more of the wrist where the hiking pole strap wraps http www re1 com product 685 194 For years in the High Sierra I had 1 3 29 problems with chapped lips that would persist for weeks after the hike but in 2009 I switched to LypSyl LypMoisturizer they have several styles see http lornameadna com lypsyl_pro ductfamily html I think 2 of them look better than the one I used in 2009 LypSyl LypMedication or LypSyl LypSensitivity this last A fellow JMT U U E Bod hiker uses these gloves they look more durable a little cheaper too http www opt icsplanet net d ewalt work gloves dpg23 html I am showing zero cost for this item as it is a preference item only used by about 10 15 percent of hikers So the low cost approach is to get by without them For the low cost option I recomme
14. summers however it would not hurt to have your sewing machine go over the seam to reinforce it The seam stitching was Starting to wear towards the end of the 18 days Orange Superfeet Insoles for S Maximum Hiking foot protection I used to use the green ones but switched to Orange in 2009 and really like them better http www rei com product 752125 The CamelBak Pakteen Hydration 9 6 System by CamelBak Features include Integrated MOLLE PAL attachment system use D ring attachment points to place unit anywhere exterior fill port with ergonomic two finger handle for filling on the go closed cell insulation and neoprene tube cover keeps water cool or warm for hours I use this to provide front side offsetting weight so that I am more centered rather than all the weight behind me The weight 44 95 36 20 ml See the top photo at the right to see how the Gaiter attaches to the back of the hiking shoe I could not find a photo that shows the gaiter so well as the bottom right but in real life both feet would wear the same color gaiter and most men would order a plain color Mine are light grey See this page for another review http www snewsnet com cgi bin snews 06602 html The cheaper option 1s to use the insoles that come with the boots http www professionalequipment com hydr ation system camelbak 76050 first aid Capacity 500z 1 5 L Dimensions 12in x 7in x lin 304mm x 177mm x
15. tablets in all good for 6 5 quarts a day for 23 days 1 54 95 Recommended as low cost option too 1 54 95 This is recommended for those who use the Steripen as a fallback option Some people assert they notice an aftertaste There may be some truth in this Myself on the 2009 JMT I used the tablets to treat water at night at camp doing about 6 quarts of water which was used for handling supper and breakfast and starting of hike I used the Steripen throughout the day hiking This provided a combination of ease and minimal time waiting for water to be ready For the low cost option one just needs to skip use of the Steripen Potable Aqua Chlorine Dioxide and AquaMira Chlorine Dioxide tablets are chemically identical to the best of my knowledge POTABLE AQUA WALCA PLS Ae 20 64 E 85 a sa kak x C enlarge image i 21 24 4 x8 1 Micron Polyester Filter Bags Use a wire cutter to remove the steel ring and it is a 1 oz 1 micron filter If you pre filter the water before you treat with the Chlorine Dioxide tablets either Potable Aqua Chlorine Dioxide tablets or Aqua Mira tablets either are chemically identical one only needs to wait 20 minutes after putting one tablet into each quart of water If you filter 6 quarts of water a day you ll need 5 units of 30 tablets Weight of 150 tablets good for 6 5 quarts a day for 23 days is estimated at 1 oz http www dudadiesel com choose
16. to the design of the tent No single wall tent would have dealt with the daily rains any better I can imagine The other purpose is as a light brush to wipe dry when sponge was dry the floor of the tent or the floor of a dirty bear box This was lighter than any brush Something I did not realize until doing this document was this feature Elastic hang loop lets you attach it to your backpack for drying fast Generic Travel Toothbrush C01 0459905 0000 2 piece travel toothbrush Plastic storage container doubles as handle extension Mountain Laurel Designs 8 5 Long Handled Titanium Spoon To eat out of the plastic bag for plastic bag cooking you need a long spoon This is it You are less likely to lose a spoon this long too 6 6 50 5 59 5 9 00 http www rei com product 675956 http www minimus biz detail aspx ID 7491 http tinyurl com 8hdg5d 6 5 6 50 59 9 00 Pac Pac 38 60 0 61 0 Small bag 2 x 3 of Qtips for a 10 cleaning ears of wax Engo Blister Prevention Patches I 2 41 95 recommend you get the 30 pack of large ovals these patches are applied onto the insole and areas of the shoe where you suspect will cause friction with sensitive areas of the foot I used about 6 patches per shoe insole 12 for the two feet and had to replace about 2 patches a foot for the 15 day hike I highly recommend these in addition to the no blister socks an
17. 25mm Volume Including water 92cu in 1 5L Weight empty 0 6lbs 0 2kg Stand Alone Water System Google and read up about the increased comfort of hiking with a front pack See http www thesyncpack com biomechanics html although the SyncPack weighs 2 2 9 6 36 20 Ches clip ped to pack stern um strap 46 80 90 fully loaded with water although only about 2 5 pounds provides a strong centering effect and I have become addicted to the comfort of this centering feeling even though it adds a few ounces to total weight Wenger Pocket Tool Chest Knife 1 2 Features Pen blade Screwdriver Micro screwdriver Springless scissors with serrated self sharpening design Cap lifter Wire crimper Nail file Nail cleaner Reamer Awl with sewing eye Cuticle pusher Toothpick Tweezers Key ring Case Logic Compact Hardshell 3 Digital Camera Case SKU QPB 11 URL 18 35 12 00 pounds empty the CamelBack Pakteen only weighs 6 pounds and serves a critical function a durable water bladder This is my front pack and it does not interfere with my vision of what is beneath my feet It can also be used as a backpack stored water container and the cover prevents condensation effect in the pack http Wwww wengerna com content1378 I used to carry a 1 9 oz CRKT M16 Compact EDC Spear Knife in addition to the Pocket Tool Knife but decided I could sacrifice the 2
18. 4 5 x 11 inches with volume of 225 cu in The large bag should do the trick 36 49 Listerine PocketPaks Breath Strips 85 69 http tinyurl com 5t9vtk 85 69 U Cool Mint 2 per day this is better than toothpaste as you do not need to spit it out which is a nuisance as one has to worry about attracting bears with the scent of toothpaste This is lighter and more convenient than toothpaste 50 Find out what type of JMT it is 3 0 16 50 The budget approach recommends to go 66 13 49 0 going to be when dealing with with the Backpacking Light Ultralight mosquito protection If itis a light Noseeum Headnet as it is a way to offset year and I ve encountered two of your weight and save 3 those a headnet will suffice Otherwise a full pullover noseeum jacket should be considered I wore one in 2010 and was glad even though it weighed 3 oz I got the Compaq Bug Jacket from LakeSuperiorStore com In light bug years go with the Backpacking Light Ultralight Noseeum Headnet A fellow hiker got a 4 4 oz Bug Jacket that comes with bug mittens and the head zipper is across the neck rather than to the side of the head I like that zipper placement better He got the Sea to Summit Bug Jacket and Mitts 37 31 U Tent Sponge REI Item 675956 URL this served two purposes one to wipe down the single wall tent if it got condensation which it did 3 4 nights despite the 360 degrees of ventilation due
19. 6338 Polypropylene Cap with Foamed PE Liner 80 of the Cost of the Items in Pack 1s What Tibetan TiTrek Kettle Caldera Stove System GG Air Space Bags Montane Aero Jacket SteriPEN Purifier GG Nimbus Ozone Pack NeoAir Mattress Mseriesl MLD SuperbLight Bivy WM Flight Jacket Bearikade Weekender Can Tarptent SubliteSil Tent McMurdo PLB WM Summerlite Bag SOe0 SD0 1100 S150 S200 S250 S300 2350 This Chart 1s Outdated and Only Covers the Premium Side of an older gear list kept here for relativity display purposes Eventually to be updated 80 of the Cost of the Items Worn on the Body is What CamelBak Pakteen Columbia Fishing Vest Columbia Zipoff Hiking Pants TbexWear Qu T Merino Wool Shirt Garmin Foretex 101 GPS E Cost Keen Targhee II Mid Hiking Boots Black Diamond Hiking Poles Brunton ADC Pro Casio Exilim Card Camera EX Z277 0200 3000 100 0 oO 200 0 250 0 O O O 0 This Chart is Outdated and Only Covers the Premium Side of an older gear list kept here for relativity display purposes Eventually to be updated Gear Description of Items in Pack Gear Description of Items in Pack Last Updated 7 8 2010 Quantity Category Check Off Symbol Note Backpacking Light Ultralight Noseeum Headnet l Clothing Black Rock Down Beanie l Clothing IbexWear Balance Briefs 1
20. Electronics Turbo Charge Iturbo Digital iPod Charger IP140 1 Electronics Injinji Crew Liner Toesock pair 2 Feet Injinji Crew Performance Toesock pair 2 Feet Vincere Grip Boat Socks i Feet 2 x 1 sponge insulation hollow pipe to hold the above tapes l Misc Item 2 1 2 White SHEATHING TAPE l Misc Item 50 feet Clothes Line on Blue Kite String Handle l Misc Item Bison Designs Mini Lock Utility Biner 8 Misc Item Bleach in bottle 1 Misc Item Extra Strong Rubber Bands 5 Misc Item Map Bag Aloksak with essential user manuals i Misc Item MSR PackTowl Personal Face Towel 2 Misc Item Shaklee Basic H2 Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate l Misc Item Some empty plastic bags small or medium size 5 Misc Item Tiny Plastic Clothes Pins 12 Misc Item Granite Gear Nimbus Ozone Pack 1 Pack Hexamid Twin Tent with built in Ground Cloth and built in optional privacy door l Shelter REI SMC Sno Tent Stake l Shelter 6l Gear Description of Items in Pack Last Updated 7 8 2010 Quantity Category Check Off Symbol Note Tent Sponge 1 Shelter Titanium Goat carbon fiber tent stakes plus nine 6 stakes 9 Shelter Montbell U L Comfort System Pad 150 l Sleeping Montbell UL Comfort System Pillow l Sleeping Mountain Laurel Designs SuperLight Bivy l Sleeping Western Mountaineering Summerlite Down Sleeping Bag l Sleeping Aloksak with J amp J First Aid Cream l Toiletry
21. Fiber 1 5 oz sq yd heavy duty material bathtub ground sheet that floats on top of it Zpacks provided for me at an extra 1 to 1 5 oz weight a 5 Zipper and 7 tiny loops to secure the ground cloth and hold a Fenix flash light plus a bathtub ground sheet From experience I find the 5 zipper to hold up better for the long run than the lighter 3 zippers commonly used in ultralight tents I also had a 8 5 x23 Dyneema tent sack made to easily pack the tent and protect it as I carry it on the exterior rear back center of my pack Cost not weight it 19 shown MG Oz 18 3 MG Cost 430 Lower Cost Description Tarptent com Sublite Sil a one person tent Manufacturer comments Sets up with dual trekking poles 135 cm or higher or optional 5 ounce poles http www tarptent com sublitesil html Tent and weight includes 4 tent stakes The Sublite Sil I own and was used for 24 days by a friend and co hiker and who loved the tent Another tent just released is the 24 ounce Skyscape Trekker by SixMoonDesigns for 225 regular price on sale during May 2011 for 175 which is a hybrid double wall tent If you are paranoid about how well a rain will handle in a torrential 100 year storm we encountered one for a 8 hour period LC Oz 21 5 LC Cost 199 0 U Picture of My Item Loc a BaF ar ETT LA TE Dimensions when pitched Peak Height 48 Rear Height 30 Length
22. Gear and Reference Material Essential for Very Light Backpacking in the Mountains in the Summer Time by Roleigh Martin including a low cost alternative Copyright 2007 2011 Roleigh Martin All Rights Reserved roleigh pobox com May 5 2011 Table of Contents Gear and Reference Material Essential for Very Light Backpacking in the Mountains in the Summer Time by Roleigh Martin including a low SE HE Fo a eS ee an Oe eS em ene nO ee en ne nT enn een ee eer menor Se NT gO T Error Bookmark not defined TACO ONGC Gro sessed sasger EE EE E AE neath TE E E A E EE PA A E E E E E E l Pacekan e ae a 1 Pa KI P e EE E ETE E E E EEE 2 Items Taken Worn on Trail but not in Pack while Hiking sss sees eee ee eee 42 Items Taken Wormmon Trail Dat notin Pack while Hiking s isurcsnroricssru a E EEEN 42 Miscellaneous Items to Get in Preparation for the Trail Travel to Trailhead sss sese 55 S0 ot he Costot he Items In Pack 15 Vy T 58 S0 Ol the Costol the kems Wom onthe Tee C LR T 59 EKOE re Ae E I e E E ee ee ee ee eee eee eee ee Error Bookmark not defined Checkoff List Gear Worn on the Trail Error Bookmark not defined Ro W 10 Pack and Gear Carried in Pack while Hiking My Gear Description Last year I bought and used the Hexamid Twin from Zpacks com on the JMT http www zpacks com shelter hex amidtwin shtml Weight shown is tent and tent sack and optional doors tent includes insect netting floor and a custom made Cuben
23. MG MG Oz Cost LC Oz LC Cost Lower Cost Description 4 0 U The low cost option is to use 2ml 3 5 painter s plastic groundcloth should be able to buy a sheet you need from a local painter for 5 it is typically sold in 200 foot roll and for that price about 18 you might as well get the GG sheet I got for 25 Another low cost option is to use the Windows Insulation Plastic which costs about 13 such as the 3M 2144W Indoor Patio Door Insulator Kit http nyurl com yhkzop4 46 198 98 57 6 359 57 In the same weight category the Nimbus Core is a new pack by Granite Gear and its volume capacity as I tested it is 100 identical to the Nimbus Ozone It is 100 made for the large bear canisters such as the Bearikade Expedition You should get a 23 Liter large eVent Sil Compression Drysack for the dry sack you d use in the center top or center bottom I prefer the center bottom Other hikers in my group have settled with the Granite Gear Vapor Trail pack but its frame is not as comfortable and it s not for me It is also no longer made too There are other light packs Other notable packs with an internal frame Picture of My Item Loc n Pac Blaze AC 60 above Ro My Gear Description MG MG Lower Cost Description LC LC Picture of My Item Loc W Oz Cost Oz Cost n or 3800 cubic inches for the under 3 pounds are Nimbus Meridian Nimbus Ozone The pack though SixMoonDesigns Starlite 30 oz with
24. No rinse no residue streak free formula 29 Injinji Crew Performance Toesock 5 Medium made of CoolMax and a resistant outer shell of durable nylon 2 extra pairs I have avoided blisters in my 8 years of hiking in the High Sierra but not hot feet For 2009 I will be training with these socks as they seem the most promising See this link for a review of the sock by numerous independent atheletes http tinyurl com 6e3tv8 3 4 0 2 80 28 00 http www shaklee com 00015 html http www rei com product 402057 http www rei com product 728375 My goal is to change socks in the afternoon wash the morning pair and let them dry while hiking via the wet socks hanging outside the pack in a mesh bag In 2009 I recommended the Merino Wool but I found the fabric to not last long I ve heard and read the Coolmax fabric is more durable and lasting One does not like to see holes develop in socks on a 23 day long hike Since I wash socks daily the importance of merino wool is less imperative for socks I most highly recommend Merino Wool for the briefs and Tshirts though 3 2 80 Pac k 4 0 Pac k jal 26 29 Smartwool Crew Merino Wool 7 Liner Sock Made of 61 Merino Wool 35 Nylon 3 Elastic 1 Polyester https www smartwool com detaul t cfm Search liner _ _ 246 To provide a dual layer protection between the foot and the shoe two thin socks will be worn instead of one sock If th
25. Ounces Grams Kilograms hold feature 30 year warranty 1 gram accuracy Tare functionality where a bowl or something is considered zero weight when you only want to weigh what is inside the bowl 15 lb total weighing Oz Cost 34 44 50 Find any equivalent duffel bag 18 x 36 8737 cubic inches or 143 liters in volume such as this one at Amazon via Outdoor Recreation Group http www amazon com dp BOOIIS51EIA ta g nixe 20 N A 38 95 Lower Cost Description Amazon sells the Digital Postal Shipping Postage Bench Scales 35 lbs by LW Measurements for about half price http tinyurl com yfwqxp4 LC LC Oz 34 N A Locn Picture Cost E 3 For Travel ing to but not used on Trail Leave at home use ge for X E measu 7 ring __ weigh ts R re 2 55 capacity http www myweigh com mediums cales KD7000 html Amazon sells this model for 38 95 Useful Items for packaging and storing your food items before you ship them in bulk to your JMT Supply Spots I package my food items into 4 separate larger containers a day 1 The breakfast bag using a cheap pint or quart size thin plastic bag that holds all the items for breakfast some of which are inside very tiny Ziploc style bags 2 The mini meals between breakfast and supper bag using a quart size thin plastic bag that holds all the items for use on the trail some of which are inside very tiny ziploc st
26. Wear Balance Briefs 17 5 0 Micron Merino Wool blend 85 Wool 1l0 Nylon 5 Spandex 256 g m2 Ultra fine softness Form fit Seamless construction Body mapping for comfort and support http tinyurl com Srtkjn This is a dual purpose item as it can be used as a Swimming pants Get black if possible If you bring two pair one worn for swimming can dry while you wear the other one 12 Brunton ADC Pro Do not bother O wearing a watch use this instead leave the lanyard behind It weighs less than many heavy duty multi purpose watches It has so many features and does local 12 hour weather forecasting features including a super loud alarm clock Displays current relative humidity heat index dew point and wet bulb I consider important to have an inkling of whether or not a storm 15 imminent before you hike up a mountain pass this device will assist with its storm alarm and weather forecasting icon display 1 8 2 17 Champion Seamless Quick Drying Sports 2 3 12 Underwear Moisture Wicking Odor Control Minimal Seams to Reduce Chafing Ultra Soft Hand Fiber Content 88 Nylon 10 Spandex 2 Polypropylene weight is guessed 156 9 http www brunton com product php id 26 O 0 9 2 e Current max and average wind speed in km h mph ft s m s or knots e Shows current temperature e Past 24 hour temperature tendency e Wind chill e Average wind chill and minimum wind chill
27. again The bivy serves the following purposes 1 protects sleeping bag from tent wall condensation 2 adds extra protection to the sleeping pad 3 acts as a bedding sheet if too warm to sleep inside the sleeping bag 4 force one to stay on top of the sleeping pad when pad and bag is inserted into the bivy which is the case 5 adds additional warmth about 5 degrees when needed and 6 acts as a wind breaker if sleeping in a tarp or tarptent when it is very windy Lower Cost Description With the 20 degree F bag recommended above the bivy may not be needed but freak storms can occur driving temps down to 20 degrees F which happened 1 2 days in early August 2009 At least get an emergency bivy for such occasions http www rei com product 750944 Adventure Medical Kits Heatsheets Emergency Bivvy Item 750944 Picture of My Item Loc Ro W 60 70 My Gear Description Second Generation Spot H Satellite GPS Messenger http www findmespot com en ind ex php cid 102 http www re1 com product 78489 2 Requires 99 annual subscription 12 95 for optional extraction assistance in countries without emergency services available at www tindmespot com Price shown includes the 99 service plus 13 for insurance I switched from the Montbell 150 Pad to the the new Thermarest Prolite which is 2 3 oz lighter in 2010 but any pillow you bring will not stay situated I like the Montbell pillow attachm
28. ail have very professionally made bridges The below is partially taken from my Gear List which is available in our JohnMuirTrail YahooGroups Library It covers most of the known ultralight solutions for stream crossings aside from the Vibram Five Finger option I tried them but could not get them to easily fit on my foot I returned them Anything I have to struggle with for a long time I am not interested in using My gear list is here in the Group Library http groups yahoo com group johnmuirtrail files Gear 20lists Hiking 2010 Gear List sorted pdf Roleigh Martin s Hiking 2010 Gear List I used these SprintAquatics sandals in 2009 and they did work but you will get teased as if you are a hospital patient They do not dry out fast and its best if you have replacements available at your Muir Trail a ae Ranch supply they are not the sturdiest You do have to walk slow with them on because if you step on something sharp your feet will feel it These are about 95 oz for the sandal 1 90 oz for the pair http www sprintaquatics com prodinfo asp number 901 I have tried these too the Zinetic Pocket Slippers from the web page Features Lightweight Compact Stow and Go Nylon Carrying pouch included Breathable fabric Barefoot Feel with rubber sole protection on Great traction on slippery surfaces Stretchy fabric allows for comfort over a range of foot sizes I use a very big heavy duty rubber band to prevent slipper
29. als I can not hear well enough to have them wake me up and I wake up about 4 45AM daily on the trail in order to hit the trail at about 6 45 am Yes it takes me awhile to get going in the morning This clock only uses 1 AAA battery Features Alarms set up to 12 different alarms to vibrate or beep at various times during the day Handle any 3 4 1 43 99 39 95 Everne 44 40 95 W Titaniu m Ultra Light Deep Pot 9L ECA2 65 http w ww anti gravitygear com proddetail php prod EC A265 amp cat 114 Toggle switch for easy set to vibration 0 0 off beep no programming required to set your choice of alert just a quick flip of this switch Adjustable vibration intensity beep volume number of beeps if you want the vibration soft and quiet you can set to low If you want it strong you can set to medium or high same for the beeps And you can set from to 6 beeps http www invisibleclock com features ht m The low cost alternative is to use your existing watch or depend upon others in the group or depend upon the sunlight 29 time management challenge Zpacks Cuben Fiber Large Pack Cover 100 waterproof seamless design Shock cord draw string cinches tight around your pack A lightweight strap clips underneath your shoulder straps to ensure that the pack cover will never blow away in a gust of wind In 6 oz sqyd Cuben Fiber The packs that Joe lists on his web s
30. ascade Design Trekker pillow case that weighs 2 3 oz Weight shown is the Kooka Bay Pillow and the Momentum Pillow Case I stuff the Kooka Bay Pillow and the down jacket in it to make up the pillow I sleep with I got the Momentum fabric from Quest Outfitters but they no longer sell it but do sell similar fabrics Lower Cost Description LC LC Picture of My Item Loc Oz Cost n xtra Large Grouting Sponge 7 1 2 x 5 1 2 x 2 at Lowe s Item 43743 Model 2668 Baby Pillow Case is 12 x16 at http tinyurl com y9yf86c Weight of 2 items is a guess 12 80 In 2011 I have decided to go with 8 8 my cheap Croc knock offs from Walmart which fit me super snug and weigh 4 4 oz a sandal so this is extra weight Why when there are much lighter items to bring Simply it is to have something for both streams and camp that dry immediately and are comfortable enough to wear doing short walks even while at a resupply place where there is a store nearby Charmin To Go Bathroom Tissue 6 7 28 55 sheet roll in plastic pull out dispenser 1 ply 210 X 4 5 in Weight shown is for dispenser and 7 rolls for a 8 day hike I only carry one dispenser but I carry 6 rolls for 7 days to ensure that even if I suffer the runs that I am adequately supplied http www minimus biz detail aspx ID 7354 12 00 Same option recommended 8 8 12 00 For both more expensive and cheaper alternatives some lighter some heavie
31. ask to see the best shot picture wizard feature of the Exilim Camera Casio sells more expensive models but the EX Z77 is the lightest of their models 4 16 ounces without battery and accesories http exilim casio com browse_ca meras comparison 4 5 199 9 Casio Exilim EX Z33 Silver 10 1MP Digital 5 h Camera 3x Optical Zoom 2 5 LCD 10 1 amos pea ttp www walmart com ip Casio 10 1 MP EX Z33SR 12338912 rr Not shown are the memory cards or extra batteries 4 5 89 98 44 63 67 Apple Ipod Nano Ibringalonga 1 45 119 Nano with music and audiobooks on it hike solo often or with another hike who has a Mp3 player and it s nice to sometimes hike with classical music or an audiobook but I only have the energy to listen to audiobooks towards the 2 half of the hike after I ve built up my strength http www apple com ipodnano Integral Designs eVent Shortie 2 5 25 00 Gaiters Ultra light gaiters Made from highly breathable trilaminate eVent fabric they are comfortable to wear all day long without excessive condensation buildup Insteps are reinforced with black supplex nylon http www moontrail com integral designs shortie gaiters php I wore the Dirty Girl Gaiters in 2009 for 18 days but then we were faced with the 100 year cold storm threat and we vacated the park for 1 day during that day I switched to my Integral Designs eVent Shortie Gaiters I
32. ck flat or you can roll it up for easy storage in a protected compartment or the new Caldera Caddy that comes with each system If you only cook suppers on trail for a 6 day stretch bring 8 oz of alcohol so you ll need a tiny 5 oz plastic bottle of denatured alcohol on top of what you carry in the provided container http www titaniumgoat com T1Tri html http www antigravitygear com pr oddetail php prod AGCDSK Optional Silnylon bag http www antigravitygear com pr oddetail php prod AGCZCDY The bubble aluminum foil cover shown in the picture to the right Weight of Everything minus the bubble aluminum foil pot cozy and optional silnylon case is 11 9 oz this assumes you leave the esbit setup at home If you are determined to stick with butane fuel consider this stove and kitchen set by JetBoil the Sol TI premium cooking system Note on Pot Volume Trail Designs forms a ridge in the body of the beverage container so that it rests on the top of the cone This ridge is right at 2cups which means that you can get 2 cups of water down inside the cone to heat which is pretty standard for most dehydrated meals The TOTAL volume of the container is 25 4 fl oz but the top portion of that will not be inside the cone Weight of Pot Cone Stove 2 70z 77gm Weight of Everything 6 30z 181gm 24 26 Iused to use the ULA Equipment 1 4 55 0 Rain Wrap but found out in prolonged rain that Silny
33. d moleskin and superfeet insole recommended elsewhere in this guide Extra Strong Rubber Bands 2 1 29 multiple uses Boxed Rubber Bands 80 rubber 620 720 psi elasticity 625 elongation 12 Ib breaking strength based on 1 8 wide band Band count approximate Size 105 5 1 x 5 8 w x 1 16 gauge thickness 13 Bands 1 4 lb Box you may want smaller rubber bands which are available locally I show these in case you want extra duty rubber bands in small quantity no link see 590 for bags http www goengo com details aspx pid 35 amp cid 167 http preview tinyurl com 2tq2au 2 10 41 95 1 29 no picture Blister Prevention Pac Pac 39 64 Backpacking Light MicroZip 2 x 05 U 3 19 http preview tinyurl com 2t4651 3 Zip Closure Bags pack of 16 bags I used these for soap tiny kitchen sponge segment vitamin pills aspirin etc Turbo Charge Iturbo Digital 1Pod 1 Charger IP140 Using just one standard AA battery 1Turbo uses digital AlgorChip technology to safely charge your iPod without overcharging it Compatible with iPod mini 4GB 6GB iPod nano 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB and iPod classic 20GB 40GB 60GB SOGB 160GB Twist on off switch with status LED http www cyberguys com product details productid 13781 Manufacturer is Iturbo Online http www iturboonline com iturbo information php 20 99 The low cost option is to hike withou
34. d blisters this way Pac 31 I m not concerned about improving upon It s soft breathable pliable sticky and durable This last feature its durability is its best I can drain a blister place a tiny piece of gauze or toilet paper over it apply Leukotape and then forget about it for a week or more See the 2 x 3 4 sponge insulation hollow pipe above for this and the below tape so you do not bring the whole thing Omnifix Dressing Retention Tape 2 x 10 yards http www amazon com gp produc t BOOLANS1 YS ref oss_ product This tape is favored by some PCT hikers and it is far more breathable and lightweight than LeuckoTape I bring both tape along and use different tape for different situations I will bring both types in 2010 as well Hydropel Foot Ointment in 1 4 oz clear balm jar The GearJunkie writeup on Hydropel T ve learned how to take care of my feet It s a formula that starts with good shoes appropriate socks some strategic taping and for me gobs and gobs of foot http tinyurl com Sckyz3 http tinyurl com 586gea 7 69 Ido not believe in being cheap on tape 7 69 used for foot care The feet are the most important thing you focus on hiking This is not a great expense 20 00 lt does a good job eliminating friction l 20 00 both between your foot and the sock as well as the skin on skin rub between toes It also repels water an important trait for
35. dy have access to it might weigh more 1 25 89 3 00 35 weight with 188 Ib breaking strength due to the Spectra core fabric http www campmor com outdoor gear Product___ 49215 Plastic rope line handle to store Weight and cost for this is not shown in your laundry line rope see above the columns as it is padded into the This 2 ounce handle is the lightest weight in the above line most useful handle I could fine You have to buy the cheap string with it but it is only 1 85 with string and handle combined http www campingsurvival com c oreshco html Most camping stores sell this It goes by the name Coghlan s Replacement Shock Cord MSR Pack Tow Personal Face 9 12 95 http www re1 com product 684302 9 12 95 Pac Towl Instead of a body towel for k when you go swimming use one of these I bring along two one for cleaning and drying one s body the other for drying dishes For Sanitation reasons I do not favor only using one Large mesh bag for putting wet 9 18 00 http www rei com product 720803 vcat 9 18 00 Pac clothes in and hanging the mesh REIL SEARCH k bag off your backpack to finish This REI bundle contains 3 bags S clothes drying while you hike I measures 3 5 x 7 inches with volume of try and do laundry every night to 85 cu in keep face cloth underwear and M measures 4 5 x 9 inches with socks and tshirt freshly clean each volume of 145 cu in day L measures
36. e Wind chill alarm e Water flow meter e Real time clock e Time day and date e Chronograph operation e Race timer e Manual and automatic data logging Bod 49 13 0 e Relative air density e Air density e Altitude e Density altitude e Displays current barometric pressure in hPa mb or Hg e Storm alarm e Displays the past 24 hour pressure tendency e Predicts the coming 12 hour s weather e Altimeter alarm e Ski run counter About the ACR WW 3 Emergency Whistle The WW 3 Whistle was developed for the US Navy and is USCG approved Its pea less design and high impact plastic means that it s durable and rugged enough for extended backcountry use It is one of the loudest emergency whistles available audible from great distances Injinji Crew Liner NuBamboo Toesock Medium I have avoided blisters in my 8 years of hiking in the High Sierra but not hot feet For 2009 I will be training with these socks as they seem the most promising See this link fora review of the sock by numerous independent atheletes e IR data communication with PC using ADC IR e Waterproof e 2 year warranty This is optional and not shown included for the low cost gear approach Be sure you bring along the instructions to recalibrate the altimeter I forgot It is extremely accurate if kept calibrated you can check when you get to signs that tell you the precise elevation 2 85 Bod http www backpacking
37. e foot gets too hot I can remove one sock But until that happens I can cushion the foot with this second pair of socks I have worn double layer socks the last 8 years on the trail 30 IbexWear Balance Briefs 17 5 0 Micron Merino Wool blend 85 Wool 10 Nylon 5 Spandex 256 g m2 Ultra fine softness Form fit Seamless construction Body mapping for comfort and support http tinyurl com Srtkjn Get the black color it more easily looks like a swimsuit brief as well and can be worn as a swimsuit 2 0 19 90 REI Coolmax Liner Socks I actually put the liner sock on the outside of the Injinji Toesock To provide a dual layer protection between the foot and the shoe two thin socks will be worn instead of one sock If the foot gets too hot I can remove one sock 2 0 10 00 1 8 17 Champion Seamless Quick Drying Sports 2 3 12 Underwear Moisture Wicking Odor Control Minimal Seams to Reduce Chafing Ultra Soft Hand Fiber Content 88 Nylon 10 Spandex 2 Polypropylene weight is guessed Pac Pac 2 32 Platypus 2 Liter Water Bottle 0 33 0 REI Item 617926 Repel Soft Unscented Insect Sun Block 15 2 ounces of weighted lotion will last for a 8 day hike Bottle bought holds 4 ounces though you can transfer lotion to a smaller bottle REI sells small 3 ounce plastic bottles as does Target and other stores Zpacks Large cylinder food bag a Large Blast Fo
38. ember in MiniSharpie the group should take one of these kits http tinyurl com 289dlml along Use two stones to hold the tape to the http tinyurl com 2356mj7 ground when you place one strip down 25 1 00 This is a trick I learned from hunters 25 1 00 Total weight of items Worn on 119 3 1241 lt Total cost of items Worn on Body 98 9 562 9 lt Total Alt Cost Body in Ounces U 64 Weight of Alternative Low Cost Items gt U 2 53 Total weight of items Worn on Body in Pounds 7 45 Missing are luxury optional items like the multi function pocket watch which does weather forecasting the fishing vest the GPS 6 17 54 Ro W 10 20 Miscellaneous Items to Get in Preparation for the Trail Travel to Trailhead Gear Description REI Classic Duffel Bag XX Large Item 795138 http www rei com product 795 138 This duffel bag packs neatly in an included carrying case when not in use I put my backpack and extra street clothes in this and when I get to the trailhead I pack the duffel bag street clothes cell phone and Street toiletries including a swim suit and ship to Lone Pine Post Office in care of General Delivery see http tinyurl com yzpvcuz MyWeigh KD 7000 professional scale This has many features I long wanted but waited until my old scale totally died on me Among the features I like are An adjustable or disable able auto off feature can read in in Pounds Ounces Pounds Straight
39. ent design better I will describe here these two pads as well as another alternative MG MG Oz Cost 5 2 261 9 5 16 9 74 00 Lower Cost Description I recommend this emergency locator device for not only its features but because for an extra 8 per hiker they have a very affordable insurance policy to protect hikers from being charged for recovery costs While hikers being charged for rescue operations is extremely rare California law permits it to be asked of hikers and out of state hikers are at higher risk than in state hikers especially in light of California s latest budget crisis and especially if the rescue is done outside of a National Park where the sheriff might call in a private helicopter service if a government one is not available For 12 why not be protected against this rare event Since only one person in the group should have this device it can be rented too I am only showing the 12 insurance cost in the Lower Cost Description column Therm a Rest Z Lite Sleeping Pad closed cell foam foldable Regular REI Item 781089 http www rei com product 78 1089 This is 6 long you can cut off 1 foot to make it only 5 long and reduce weight to 12 oz versus the 14 oz for the 6 long I personally recommend the Montbell pad instead as it is far more comfortable for LC LC Picture of My Item Loc Oz Cost n U 12 00 Pac k 12 39 95 Pac k Ro MG MG Oz Cost My Gear Description
40. ess of the breathable waterproof membrane of Keen Keen not eVent nor Gore Tex will for the rough hike in the High Sierra and am be more durable not showing those other boots here 20 Black Diamond Alpine CF 17 129 9 _ http www bdel com gear alpine_cf php 17 129 9 a Bod Trekking Poles Pair A triple 5 3 y section pair of poles that use the One could go cheaper with poles such as A best locking system the flicklock those at Walmart mechanism http www walmart com catalog product do product_id 10923994 which would be about 26 for two of them a pair but they are out of stock and I do not advise being cheap on something that if it fails could cause significant harm 42 30 40 Columbia Silver Ridge Convertible Pant Men I am now of the opinion to only bring one pair of pants the one you wear I wear clean socks T shirt underpants daily I can wash the Pants in the evening if they are that dirty and wear my multipurpose sleeping shorts which is also my swimming shorts and camp shorts or if need be wear the rain wrap if need be If you decide you need a second pair remove the zip off legs for the second pair to save weight Columbia Cool Creek Mesh Vest a lightweight mesh fishing vest made of 100 polyester mesh with 100 nylon and 75 nylon 25 elastane Spacer Mesh Ibex Wear Qu T Men s Short Sleeve 17 5 Micron Merino Wool T Shirt There are other good brands such as IceBreaker
41. found they did not cause me to get hot in the ankles and they were more durable Had it snowed or rained badly I would prefer the use of the Shortie Gaiters So for 2010 I did just bring the Shortie Shown at the left is the price for the 16 gb U U refurbished Ipod Nano from Apple s Refurbished section of their store http store apple com us product FB918LL A mco MTA4MzcwNjk The Nano is far superior to the Ipod Touch for hiking as it has 24 hours of playback for one charge You ll also need to get an Ipod Recharger see last item shown in pack above for that Use AA Lithium battery for recharging with least weight The low cost option is of course to hike without an Mp3 player Dirty Girl Gaiters men go for the plain 1 2 15 00 Bod color gaiters y ET Read the Backpacking Light com review at http tinyurl com 97uz7h In 2008 I used the 1 oz Montbell gaiters but they degraded horribly on the trail and the a straps would wear out after a couple of days The Dirty Girl Gaiters uses no straps instead they use Velcro My boots do not have a bottom sole suitable for gaiter straps there is no heel that drops down 2 from the rest of the sole http www dirtygirlgaiters com empire96 ht 45 70 75 Gaiters They are more durable as well I did adapt them to operate like the Dirty Girl Gaiters as I had a Velcro piece sewn on them The Dirty Girl Gaiters are superb for normal JMT
42. from slipping off while wading a stream This page lists the variety of online dealers Medium size weigh 6 9 oz for the pair on my scale There is also the Vincere Grip Boat Socks which are the blue items to the right and which weigh 3 0z for a pair 1 5 oz apiece Medium s man s size http tinyurl com yk4qvz3 65 In 2010 I used these Vincere Socks and they were perfect for stream crossings What I did not like about them is they did not dry completely by the time I got to camp and wanted to use them for camp sandals At camp I was jealous of those who had the hard plastic ones like Croc knockoffs Another option is from http gofastandlight com which is their Ultralight Fuzzy Footie Camp Shoes which weigh 4 4 oz for the pair They have Non Skid Bottom with rubber i grip dots for traction Soft cotton footpad inside Fuzzy E ETR Lycra Polyester blend uppers and Stretch to fit a range of sizes and are inexpensive 8 These are light but the issue of fast drying is a concern They also look more for ladies For that reason I have not used them on the trail The low cost option is the Spring Aquatics but if you want Croc knock offs are lighter cheaper and more streams and being a camp shoe such as the right California in 2007 but not available online something sturdier consider low cost supportive of your feet for wading one from Big 5 Sporting stores in In the spring Walgreen carries a similar sandle These
43. ges from 28 degrees to 95 degrees occurring daily With wind it can get colder For 2009 I took a Flash Vest plus the half sleeve Montbell together which is the same weight than a XL Western Mountaineering Flight Jacket but is much warmer http tinyurl com e2Iv9 850 Plus Fill Power Goose Down Super Light Vislon Zipper Average Total Weight 3 1 2 oz http www montbell us products di sp php cat_id 71 amp p_id 2301295 I am presuming you can buy cheaper 5 20 Pac shorts that weigh a little more for 20 k The below down jacket from Land s End 2 17 00 Pac should work alone 1f their temperature k ratings are to be believed But if you want to be extra prepared for a cost of 17 and 2 oz bring an Aero Vest for extreme cold To be able to deflate and reuse it bring a 10 strip of surgical tubing See web site for more information http www combatcasuals com id_aerove st 17 18 Montbell U L Down Inner Half 7 0 0 Sleeve Jacket size XL It would be cheaper to get a thicker vest that has the warmth of these two items but the advantage of using two items is one can layer to avoid getting too warm plus one has some shoulder upper arm protection plus I got both items at a discount one used and it was cheaper and more functional to go this route http www montbell us products di sp php cat_id 70 amp p_id 2301288 e High quality 800 fill goose down e 15 denier Ballistic Airlight hollow fiber nyl
44. identally Open and cause me to lose my Titanium Coffee Mug Pot First Aid Kit Spenco 2nd Ski n Gauge Bandaids Sewing Thread Needle Antiseptic Wipe for Cuts Pouch Only link and picture shown is for Spenco 2nd Skin which is only needed after you get a blister Good shoes socks Leuckotape is recommended as proactive measures I have never blistered in 7 years of hiking because of the obsessive footcare I engage in but I have rendered first aid for many hikers http www re1 com product 12107 8 Leukotape P Sportstape 1 5 Inches X 15 Yards You will probably use a half roll on an entire JMT hike This tape has come to replace MoleSkin which I used previously This stays on the feet longer even when wet than moleskin It is like breathable duct tape Ryan Jordan editor of BackPackingLight writes Leukotape is so far and away the best tape on the market for protecting skin from friction that it s one of the few items in my kit 6 10 00 Same 6 10 00 1 5 12 00 Iuse tincture of benzoin as an adhesive 1 5 12 00 primarily to make sure the tape s edges remain sealed to my skin The combination of Leukotape and tincture of benzoin as unglamorous as it sounds 1s one of the most reliable trekking systems I ve ever used This is the most critical first aid item you will use I recommend applying segments to parts of the feet you predict will be sore before you take your first step on the hike I have proactively avoide
45. is 2 lb 14 oz 2 oz lighter than the stays Ozone These top load packs of Osprey Packs Exos 58 40 oz GG usually hold more than they ULA Equipment Catalyst 43 oz are rated due to the long extension collar of the packs I have replaced BackpackingLight com did a review of the top straps that cross the top all available packs advertised lt 3 5 Ibs with longer straps to enable the and found a budget pack they thought pack to be loaded with more was real good but I have not tried it but Nanos Cor volume The Blaze AC 60 is only am showing it here as the budget pack It rated for 35 lbs total load but is the Jansport Big Bear 63 pack They Backpacker Magazine said it was measured it at 3 6 pounds but its cost comfortable even with 40 45 Ibs of 59 57 at Campor at the time of this gear The new Nimbus Meridian review and Nimbus Meridian Ki for women are other substitutes for the Nimbus Ozone Rated for 40 Ibs 62 liter and 3800 oz it 1s listed as 3 lb 8 oz but one I weighed came in at 3 lb 10 9 oz but the floating fanny pack lid is 8 9 oz of that weight You could replace that lid with a Zpack Dyneema Lid that weighs 2 oz reducing your pack weight down to 3 Ibs 4 oz Ro W 40 MG MG Oz Cost Bearikade Weekender Expedition 37 275 can hold 8 10 days of food 900 cu inch If you hike in Sequoia National Park and always camp at sites with bear boxes a bear resistant cannister 1s not required in Inyo National Pa
46. ite are size small and medium but he will custom make a large size see note at right http www zpacks com accessories pack_cover shtml The large fits internal frame packs from 3500 to 5500 cubic inches in volume It easily envelopes my fully loaded Granite Gear Nimbus Ozone Medium Size Pack Bison Designs Mini Lock Utility Biner REI Item 678574 For a dual purpose bear bell I used one of these carabiners plus the Titanium Coffee Mug Pot and attached the two of them to the back of my pack where the clanging was the equivalent of a bear bell sound Alerting bears to 1 2 42 00 4 95 33 39 or 55 gallon garbage bag You ll have to jury rig a closure system using sheathing tape It will work in a pinch I m not an expert doing this and it might be better to go with a 55 gallon drawstring drum bag and perhaps cut it and use sheathing tape to shorten the depth of it but use the large opening to wrap around the pack as shown in the picture to the right Bag shown below is 1 9 mil 55 gallon with drawstring 21 65 for 50 bags with shipping about 60 cents per bag http www shopdirectsource com Produc tDetails asp ProductCode DT55DRUM http www rei com product 761242 2 5 8 60 A y 5 K Z 2 7 L 30 11 your presence is sound trail safety you do not want to walk around a curve and surprise a bear I got the locking Carabiner to 100 guarantee it did not acc
47. item php id fbp8 1 Aloksak Extra Sacks for fjording water Trash Snacks various Sizes Titanium Tri Fuel Caldera Alcohol Stove System 900 ML stove system and 900 ml titanium pot mug Weight is for the stove system minus the dual purpose 1 3 2 8 0 2 99 12 50 117 00 Recommended as low cost option too 1 2 99 Some links on efficacy of Chlorine Dioxide treatment of water and the benefits of 1 micron or smaller filters are here http aquamira com bpl_2_efficacy of water pdf http www cdc gov healthywater drinkin g travel backcountry_water_treatment ht ml http www cdc gov crypto factsheets filte rs html Notes C Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts can be as small as 4 microns Flanigan and Soave 1993 see http biology kenyon edu slonc bi038 ha nnahs crypto htm Giardia say gee ar dee ah cysts are elliptically shaped and range in size from 6 to 10 microns see http www water research net Giardia htm http preview tinyurl com 253qvw Pac The most important sack for you to get 19 bnd the large capacity sack I recommend at a dk minimum 2 for trash 1 is backup in case 1 seal breaks 6 3 59 95 Pac Trail Designs Caldera Keg F Alcohol k Cooking System http www antigravitygear com proddetai 22 mug pot with lid is 8 0z Wt of php prod TDCKEG amp cat 40 the Tibetan Goat Titanium 900 ML mug pot is 4 4 oz 1lofS The Caldera Keg F
48. k Feet Integral Designs eVent Shortie Gaiters Ultra light gaiters Feet Keen Targhee II Mid Hiking Boots Men s Feet Orange Superfeet Insoles for Maximum Hiking foot protection Feet Smartwool Crew Merino Wool Liner Sock Feet ACR WW 3 Emergency Whistle Misc Item Black Diamond Alpine CF Trekking Poles Pair Misc Item Case Logic Compact Hardshell Digital Camera Case Misc Item Three 2 feet long glo pink or glo yellow or glo orange AKA fluorescent flagging Misc Item Two Fisher Space Pen Stowaway Misc Item 63 Gear Description For Wearing On Body Last Updated 7 8 2010 Quantity Category Check Off Symbol Note Two MSR PackTowl Personal Face Low Misc Item Wenger Pocket Tool Chest Pocket Knife Misc Item LypSyl LypMoisturizer Toiletry CamelBak Pakteen Hydration System Water 64 Stream Crossing Shoes for 2011 Copyright 2010 2011 All Rights Reserved Roleigh Martin Last Updated 4 23 2011 4 04 PM Creek crossings on the John Muir Trail JMT and other hikes can vary significantly from year to year In 2008 on the JMT I only had to take my shoes off once on the whole hike In 2009 only twice In 2010 about 12 times Some are thinking 2011 will be closer to 2010 than 2009 or 2008 for JMT creek crossings In the months of July and August the worse creek crossing should only be mid thigh high and that will be rare with mid calf being more typical The worst creeks and rivers on the John Muir Tr
49. light com cgi 3 bin backpackinglight acr_emergency_whistl e html Sold in packs of 3 cost is 1 3 of package 2 0 24 00 2 85 Pack http www injinji com tetratsok outdoor_c h 3 tm 50 29 http tinyurl com 6e3tv8 Smartwool Crew Merino Wool Liner Sock Made of 61 Merino Wool 35 Nylon 3 Elastic 1 Polyester The Fenix LDO light is probably the lightest strongest most affordable light in its class flashlight for hikers I used this in 2009 and it was incredible unfortunately I forgot and left the light in Red s Meadow This year I have it s little brother light as a backup light the Fenix EO1 light Read the reviews http www flashlightreviews com r eviews fenix 1d01 htm http www light reviews com fenix_eQ1 These lights use a single AAA battery and I use the Lithium Disposable AAA battery in them I ordered an accessory clip for the E01 while it came free with the LDO1 Shipping is free This light is ideal if you have a baseball type hat rim I also put enough of a loop 2 0 9 95 https www smartwool com default cfm Se 2 0 9 95 Bod arch liner _ _ 246 y To provide a dual layer protection between the foot and the shoe two thin socks will be worn instead of one sock If the foot gets too hot Ican remove one sock But until that happens I can cushion the foot with this second pair of socks I have worn double layer socks the last 8 years on the trail 2 64 95 Price is for
50. lon gets wet to get something more impermeable I got the TrailLite Designs Cloud Kilt made and sold by Zpacks com and it weighs only 1 4 oz ULA Equipment Rain Wrap lightest weight protection in heavy rain for legs and easy to put on and take off with ordinary pants beneath in 7 years of hiking Sequoia I have not needed leg protection in the rain but one has to carry something Just in case but it might as well be only 3 1 oz 27 Map Bag Aloksak with essential 3 0 Q user manuals http www ula equipment com rainwrap asp Two more advantages of this over pants is a it can be worn while you are giving yourself a sponge bath keeping yourself modest in mixed company and b it can be used as a seating towel if the ground is wet but it is not raining I have computer printouts of my most essential user manual pages the Brunton weather forecaster Steripen Garmin Rino as I memorize them on the hike I burn the pages memorized 3 1 25 no picture Pac 23 28 Shaklee Basic H2 Organic Super Q Cleaning Concentrate in one bottle and Bleach in second bottle I put both bottles in an Aloksak to doubly protect against spillage I took about an ounce of the H2 cleaner undiluted and it lasted the entire 16 days 165 miles on the JMT in 2009 This little 16 oz bottle creates an unbelievable 48 gallons of super safe really powerful double concentrated all purpose cleaner
51. n s Large This is the most breathable lightweight rain gear one can get but it is inexpensive Do not get the pants as they are too fragile for si tai but the jacket can hold up for 1 2 long hikes but it can be easily torn For backpacking take some housewrap tape with you to repair tears It does the job But light and breathable it is the only more breathable waterproof fabric is Event which will cost you ten times the amount and weigh 80 percent more I bought separately and got different sizes Extra Large jacket weighed 6 3 ounces The jacket holds up better than the pants The jacket 19 so breathable yet waterproof that it serves as a Jacket even when there is no rain just fine though The best research on breathable waterproof clothing is here Waterproof Breathable Fabric Technologies A Comprehensive Primer and State of the Market Technology Review by Alan Dixon http tinyurl com au329 14 designs event rain jacket review html Also see the State of the Market report on new Rainwear at BackpackingLight com though one done in 2005 the other in 2011 2 1 2 White SHEATHING TAPE Intertape Polymer Group Model 5936USW Do it Best SKU 122149 Bring some Sheathing Tape wrap around your hiking pole or carry in your pack see below for tear rip repairs of the Rainshield Rain Jacket 2 x 3 4 sponge insulation hollow pipe to hold the above tapes Called Armacell Tubolit
52. nd the 1 3 29 Bod same item this is not expensive and chapped lips are no fun 52 19 one 19 free of flavors which might be superior in bear country too Two MSR PackTowl Personal Face 1 8 25 90 The cheaper approach is to use something 2 14 99 Bod Towl Instead of a body towel for like Shamwow at the Internet site if you try y when you go swimming use one of to click away they drop the price 5 making these I bring along three two for a set of 8 4 large 4 small for 14 99 cleaning and drying one s body Weight is guessed crotch face the other for drying https www shamwow com ver17 index asp dishes For sanitation reasons I do R not favor only using one http www re1 com product 684302 Two Fisher Space Pen Stowaway or T 15 The cheaper approach is to bring 2 pens 75 U eB Bod pens Small Pocket Space Pen with from home that you already own ees y clip not refillable Blister Pack http thewritersedge com fisher cf m browse Specialized Space Pens then Economy Space Pens Three 2 feet long glo pink or glo The purpose of this is for group hiking so yellow or glo orange AKA that the faster hikers can communicate back fluorescent flagging tape in a 2 x to the slower hikers if they decde to leave 3 zip bag purchaseable at any trail for a break or camp site or what not craft or fabric store or at The rear hiker picks up the tape and gives it usplastics com with a back to the owner hiker Each m
53. od Bag made of 1 5 sq oz Cuben Fiber 8 diameter by 15 Makes a great water holding container if it leaks seal the seam from the inside with the sheathing tape described above Can also be used to hold your hydration platypus water while hiking http www zpacks com accessories stuff_sacks shtml 2 4 85 19 90 http www rei com product 617926 2 4 Weight shown is for 2 bottles I tried the Japanese brand in 2009 and they failed after one day Stick with Platypus brand as they perform at least for those I know without failure 5 75 http www rei com product 618163 2 4 20 95 Use a2 or 3 gallon zip lock bag 1 5 19 90 5 75 1 00 Pac Pac 28 36 0 Tibetan Titanium Trek Kettle Pot with Lid 115mm tall 900ml capacity e Fits the Caldera Cone stove for the MSR Titan Kettle e 3 6 inches 92mm tall x 4 75 inches 121mm diameter e Combined weight 3 4 oz 96g e Mug weighs 2 60z 76g e Lid weighs 0 7 oz 20g http tinyurl com 97r8e7 This acts as my drinking mug sterilizer bottle for the steripen coffee mug and cooking pot It holds 30 5 oz of water nearly a quart which is what the steripen will sterilize at a single batch Invisible Clock II Without the plastic holder this is about a 1 ounce alarm clock that is about 20 times louder than any other alarm clock in this weight size I have a partial higher frequency hearing loss and normal wristwatch alarm sign
54. on shell e Standard DWR treatment e Size XS S M L XL e Weight 5 9 oz Size M Fill Weight 1 7 oz 53 Black Rock Down Beanie A 9 O feature rich ultralight warm beanie under 1 oz Four colors and different sizes 100 00 Reportedly per another researcher at 14 59 00 63 95 Pac BackpackingLight Com the Land s End 700 SnowPack is the cheapest lightest warmest down jacket one can get See http preview tinyurl com ya9ftgo Nylon shell with water resistant DniOft finish 700 fill power down that s extra warm and lightweight Three zip close outer pockets Zip front with inner storm shield Packs into pocket TEMPERATURE RATING 10 to 15 Fahrenheit Weight reported by Outside Magazine for their Medium size Sale price valid as of 12 12 2009 Smartwool Training Beanie there are 1 8 15 lighter beanies but I needed one warm enough for my head during the night Pac Pa 5 http tinyurl com ch2fm6 18 19 In 2009 on the JMT around August Q 4 rangers alerted us to leave the trail for 1 2 days and wait out a 100 year storm that threatened to lay down up to 4 of snow at elevations of 9 000 feet and temperatures down to the low 20s with rain possible beneath that elevation The snow and the rain did not occur but the temps did get down to the 20s I wish I had packed 2 ounces more of weight to protect the hands I have a pair of ultralight ULA Rain Mi
55. oof by turning the bag inside out so the inside is on the outside and filling the bag with water and see if it leaks This is sized a little large to enable it to not only hold your sleeping bag but your down jackets and wool extra underwear too Trailspace has a great review on these sacks at http preview tinyurl com ycp76fg 8 48 95 You really want to protect your down 2 079 sleeping material in a rain storm or if you fall crossing a stream Whatever you get ensure that it is 100 water proof by turning it inside out and filling the inverted inside with water to see if it leaks If it does it is not waterproof Turn the container upside down to see if it leaks from that angle too Some brands leak and in some cases some models of some brands leak but not other models Get a XL or XXL ziploc bag as the lowcost alternative to protect your Sleeping Bag Weight is guessed http www drugstore com products prod asp pid 150829 amp catid 79926 16 4 1 45 00 Patagonia Men s Long Haulers shorts I found these to be the lightest shorts useful for sleep backup to pants while you wash them or useful as a swimming suit At 4 1 ounces it is incredibly light and comfortable to sleep in They also are backups for underwear if I did not have time to wash them Western Mountaineering Flash 5 7 125 00 Vest XL Size It can get cold at times during the day and it is not untypical to see temperature chan
56. oz and use for my last ditch weapon in a worse case event my hiking pole Google for lowest price http preview tinyurl com 2m9ys5 1 2 18 35 3 12 00 47 10 0 90 REI Sahara Cape Hat REI Item 2 8 9 83 Closest I can find is 2 8 9 83 Bod 734789 Soft breathable nylon http tinyurl com yfr96n2 which is a y fabric is lightweight quick drying Fishing Hat with Removable Sunshield by and helps protect skin from the Dorfman Pacific Another option is to use sun s harmful UV rays Rear cape an ordinary baseball hat and get the offers additional sun protection gotastandlight com Sunshade for Baseball can be tucked up inside when not Cap at http tinyurl com ykyd6qg for 9 94 needed I have never work sun glasses on the 6 years of hikes as this cap protects my eyes from everything but snow glare and that is so rare and short there is no point in carrying glasses in my opinion Other hikers use them though A personal preference http www rei com product 748998 vcat REL SEARCH This hat is no longer sold by REI Bummer it is a great hat Garmin Foretex 101 GPS optional 2 9 103 The low cost option is to hike without a GPS 0 U Bod not required on the John Muir Trail and to rely on your compass the y but at only 2 9 oz it can be information others in the group have and a convenient good map http www provantage com garmin 010 00364 01 7GRMNO4A htm http tinyurl com Sau3nk 48 30 Ibex
57. r see the very lengthy multi page writeup in the last section of this document If you can not get your sandals to fit so snug and comfortable as I did see the optional ways to fit the sandal to your feet such as with extra heavy duty rubber bands or with gaiter straps Same 6 7 28 13 Lown and like the Integral Designs 13 260 U event Thru Hiker Jacket XL size but it is no longer made 100 suitable replacements for this ultralight eVent fabric rain jacket which also serves as a wind jacket too nothing is more breathable and waterproof than eVent fabric per the published comparative analyses research exist though Now your choices are Rab Momentum REI Westcomb Specter LT Hoodie Jacket Men s or REI Kimtah Jacket with eVent Fabric Women s REI also has a cheaper eVent jacket that weighs 5 more ounces but is 70 cheaper too the Men s Kimtah The eVent rain jacket is so breathable that it s a great wind jacket too I used to bring the Rainshield Jacket plus a wind breaker now I just bring the Thru Hiker It is 4 oz more this 13 oz jacket versus the combined 9 oz weight of the two previously used jackets but the comfort level I find worth it I have walked for 4 5 days of daily rain about 2 hours of rain per day in the High Sierra and found this jacket fantastic http www backpackinglight com cgi bin backpackinglight integral O2 Rainwear Original Hodded Jacket 5 9 29 95 Ma
58. rk where Mt Whitney is a bear resistant cannister is required there are cheaper cannisters but they weigh a pound more and hold considerably less food http www wild ideas net b weekender html My Gear Description Lower Cost Description I really recommend you get the Bearikade Expedition but if money is a drawback you can rent one plus shipping for a JMT thru hike from http www wild ideas net contact html but you have to email them at this form or call them to find out their special pricing for the JMT Telephone 805 693 0550 I am showing a 75 cost based upon hearsay understanding of the rental cost and shipping fees for JMT hikers but this information is years old The nearest competitor is the 700 cubic inch Bear Vault 500 but it holds 200 cubic inches less and weighs 4 oz more Its cost is between 60 80 The REI link is http www re1 com product 768902 LC LC Picture of My Item Loc Oz Cost n 37 75 Pac k Ro W My Gear Description 50 20 F Nunatak USA Alpinist Down Sleeping Bag with the Quantum Fabric Option This is a very expensive bag custom made and requires about a 8 week lead time See this page I asked how only an extra 2 ounces of weight over the Western Mountaineering Summerlite Down Sleeping Bag good down to 32 degrees F could make it that much warmer Nunatak informed me it was the shorter zipper different hood shape and using less down on the bottom side which is not
59. so important as the Sleeping Pad makes up for warmth there enables this gain I did the 2010 JMT with this bag and it was definitely warmer not once did I get cold in this bag If you want a luxury down bag about 130 less consider also the Western Mountaineering Ultralite is a 20 F bag that weighs 29 oz and costs 370 Feathered Friends has a 20 F bag weighing 1 lb 11 oz called the Hummingbird costing 349 and you can choose either of two fabrics Golite has a 20 F 850 Down Quilt uses your sleeping pad for warmth beneath you that weighs only 24 oz and costing 275 out of stock at time of this MG MG Oz Cost 21 439 00 The Kelty Cosmic Down 20 F bag which is only 99 85 at REI but it weighs 2 lbs 8 oz 40 oz versus the 37 oz shown below Lower Cost Description Backpackinglight com reviewed this Kelty bag and gave ita Recommended Status Campmor has this bag currently on sale for 79 98 LC LC Picture of My Item Loc Oz Cost n 40 79 98 Pac k Alpinist Quantum shell fabric in Brick Red My Gear Description document This is a luxury item with multi utility purpose If it was not this light I might not bring it But I did bring it in 2010 even with the 20 F bag and really was glad I did A cuben fiber 3 oz bivy by Suluk46 I paid a small extra fee to have a 36 zipper added to it top center Unfortunately this is now sold out Email manufacturer to see if it will be resold
60. system includes This is a revolutionary approach to alcohol stove cookery Trail Designs has developed a cone and Keg and Lid stove system that is tuned to cooking pot and e ree lid made from specific pots to create the most recycled material efficient alcohol stove system in s aldera Cone the known universe combined windscreen and Keg support By completely enclosing the pot and stove within the Caldera Cone and fine tuning the alcohol stove alcohol stove included to work in that thecone environment we are now able to milk every last BTU out of your fuel and funnel it onto all sides of your pot Not only does the cone system optimize your fuel usage we also eliminate the need for a pot stand by supporting the pot from the top of the cone and its wide base provides the most stable system on the market The Caldera Keg F was selected by two editors in the 2008 Backpacking Light Staff Picks Awards Includes the Stable efficient wind resistant Caldera Cone Recycled Caldera Keg and lid 12 10 Stove with integrated primer And if that weren t enough by pan G totally enclosing the pot and stove dices nothing performs better in the Monster Band for unformed cans wind Period The Caldera Cone Fuel Bottle kit with measuring cup Insulating cozy Caldera Caddy to protect it all AND double as mug bowls NOW with titanium re enforced dovetail closure unfolds to pa
61. t a mp3 player so none is shown Total Ounces of Pack Loaded 272 4 3168 9 Food and Water excluded 9 8 Total Pounds of Pack Loaded Food and Water excluded Total cost of gear in Pack including Pack Cheaper option lacks Spot PLB Steripen non breathable bivy involves smaller tent and not as breathable rain gear less layering with down jackets hence the lower weight 17 09 05 3 19 Pac k 0 0 Pac k iPod not included 267 1 1255 4 6 96 16 69 40 4 Items Taken Worn on Trail but not in Pack while Hiking Ro Gear Description Oz Cost Lower Cost Description LC LC Picture Loc W Oz Cost n 10 Keen Targhee II Mid Hiking Boots 32 79 83 A fellow JMT hiker in the group had these 32 79 83 Men s Weight shown is for size newer boots and swore by them I will be 9 5 have worn the eVent style of using them in 2010 I do like their weight this boot for the last two years but and sturdiness over all competitor boots each year although I super loved the boot the seams gave out and I http www rei com product 772930 got free replacement boots In 2009 after the hike the free The sale price is currently for Forest Night replacement boots are no longer and good as of made of eVent but the seams are 12 21 2009 Regular price is 125 00 double sealed sewn and glue sealed so I think the current I have tried many other boots but they are model which uses a proprietary not as supportive for the lightn
62. the Teva web site I see a newer lighter water trekking sandal that looks very promising the Teva Zilch shown below Some web sites call the Zilch only a woman s sandal Teva shows them for both The Crocs brand sandals weigh more The model the Cross Trail have an adjustable strap that clips snaps on off like a pack belt I bought these and although my hiking boot is a size 10 I had to get these in a men s size 8 An individual sandal weighs 7 3 oz One disadvantage of this sandal is that there is a leather border around the opening of the sandal where your foot slips in I sprayed the leather with Scotchguard Fabric and Upholstery Protector to partially make it more waterproof John Ladd on the JohnMuirTrail YahooGroups forum reports that he used these sandals and they worked just great They will fit snug as you want them Crocs also have this sandal for hiking too The Trailbreak Sandal Crocs have these on sale at a 20 a pair sexes individually nor does one of their retailers Austin Canoe and Kayak who has a listing for these as a man s sandal They give a weight of 7 ounces so this looks to be very competitive lighter in fact than the Crocs Cross Trail sandal A review here explain this chart they present Last there is the new movement of minimalist running footwear and perhaps the best review of them for backpacking crossing streams is over here at BackPackingLight com Minimalist Footwear for S
63. tts which are no longer made the closest equivalent are the Mountain Laurel Designs eVent Mittens or the Silnylon Mittens made by d endeavors com 1 2 45 00 See MLD s eVent Mittens at 1 0 25 00 Pac http tinyu rl com ylzc 8xh or the Siulnylon Mittens at http www d endeavors com rainm1 tts htm Price shown is for the Silnylon ones but if you can afford them you Il like the eVent ones better for they are breathable Other heavier choices are shown here http tinyurl com ykjgf6w Just recently discovered are these Orange ultralight ones under 1 oz for 25 at UltraliteGear com Budget column now shows these orange mittens as chosen 19 20 The Possum Down Liner Glove I 1 95 35 0 recommended last year I discovered do not last long the finger tips easily unravel For 2011 I am going with the Ibex Zing Shak Liner wool gloves and they weigh 45 oz more though Worth it if they last longer Ster1PEN AdventurerOpti Water 3 5 100 Purifier This is a new improved SteriPen which I beta tested in 2009 and am acquiring a production model in 2010 The Steripen AdventurerOpti http www steripen com adventur er opti is the perfect purifier in areas where the water is clear and all you want to do is purify the water that is kill the invisible stuff such as viruses bacteria protozoa including Giardia and Cryptosporidium It purifies one liter of water in 90 seconds of stirring using
64. ummer Backpacking by Damien and Renee Tougas BackpackingLight com ISSN 1537 0364 http backpackinglight com cgi bin backpackinglight minimalist_footwear_summer_backpacking html 2011 03 29 00 10 00 06 This is a very good article to read as not only do they review many minimalist footwear items but they ascribe numeric scores to each of several attributes at the article they 68 Sockwa Amphibian 1 Unshoes Huaraches 1 Vibram FiveFingers KSO 1 Feelmax Osma 1 Kigo Edge 2 Vibram FiveFingers Bikila 2 Terra Plana Vivo Barefoot Evo 1 2 Inov 8 F Lite 195 3 Altra Adam 1 2 w amp MM n om E a A M E E M amp B M w n f amp n MM a L p K E a b MN M LO amp n N amp MNM 0 1 3 3 AS of 2 3 3 5 3 3 3 8 43 1 3 of 45 3 5 2 0 3 5 3 2 3 4 44 Going beyond these choices you ll get into more weight but some members of the forum argue that these heavier ones can be backup hiking shoes if your boot falls apart on the trail Those heavier choices are not reviewed in this document If you have any foot item you want to propose please email me at roleigh at pobox dot com 69
65. v3 1 1 2 97 Q in Eyedrop Bottle and Preparation H in Eyedrop Bottle This is something you hope you do not need but if you need it you gotta have it or it will drive you nuts 41 Tiny Plastic Clothes Pins 5 89 U 16134A 12pc 45 50 feet Clothes Line on Blue Kite 1 3 00 O String Handle S00 Jerry Brown Hollow Spectra 100 yards fishing line for use as heavy duty rope 50 feet weighs La ounce Price shown is pro rated for length used A plastic Blue Kite String Handle weighs 1 2 ounce too This rope has 500 pounds of strength They also sell a 1000 pound strength rope too It is used for deep sea fishing The one down side to using this string for all your guy line is that in a large group the guylines will not be easily visible at night and people could trip over the guylines and rip your tent this happened to two tents in 2009 You can get for 15 Kelty TripTease Lightline with 3m Reflective Scotchlite to guard against such tent damage Reportedly this is 50 feet for 1 oz http www bjcraftsupplies com miniature s clothes pinsO1 asp http www reelproshop com product_inf o php products_1id 77 The two best knots to learn to tie and use this string on the trail are the bowline and the Rolling Hitch Taut Line Hitch See http www animatedknots com bowline http www animatedknots com rollinghit ch by AnimatedKnots com The cheaper alternative is to use some line you alrea
66. yle bags 3 The supper items except for the large aluminum pouch of either Tuna Salmon Chicken using a quart size thin plastic bag that holds all the items for supper except for the flesh item some of which are inside very tiny ziploc style bags 4 The large aluminum pouch of either Tuna Salmon Chicken which are kept inside their own original pouch I have found that US Plastics is ideal and affordable for these tiny ziploc style bags Useful Items for packaging and storing your food items before you ship them in bulk to your JMT Supply Spots By Roleigh Martin 5 11 2011 11 36 AM Stock Mini Item Description Qty I 5 11 2011 Price Usplastic com Photo ween Item Link 3 x 4 x 2 mil 7 26 48730 Reclosable Bags These G bags meet FDA of standards for food 1000 handling applications 56 Yellow Gamma Seals 1 7 64 I already had several you may want more This is for sealing and resealing as you pack your items and want to have your sacked items critter proof until shipped 4 x 4 x 2 mil 1 Case 9 63 Reclosable Bags These of bags meet FDA 1000 standards for food handling applications 2 oz Polypropylene Low 1 0 24 Profile White Jar 70mm Neck Molded in crack resistant white polypropylene Caps sold separately 1858 48734 5 x 5 x 2 mil 1 Case 13 08 48739 Reclosable Bags These of bags meet FDA 1000 standards for food handling applications 66721 White 70 mm l 0 22 6

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