This is not the gear you are looking for…
Or maybe it is…. I think gear is so personalized. But I get asked a lot about what I’m bringing, so here it is! Anyone else hate how much they love these gear photos?
Shelter:
-Tyvek groundsheet
Pack:
–Hyperlight Mountain Gear Windrider
Sleep:
–Enlightened Equipment Revelation 10 degree quilt
-Western Mountaineering Tioga bag liner (you know to try to keep the massive stink of my body away from my quilt.)
Sleeping in the backcountry is the bane of my outdoor existence… so I carry a little more sleep weight than some.
Clothes:
–Mountain Hardwear Crater Lake sun hoodie
–REI wicking underwear (2 pairs)
-Beyond yoga bike shorts (you know for the massive chaffing I am expecting)
–Darn Tough Socks (2 pairs)
–Hoka Speedgoat trail runners (non waterproof)
-North Face rain pants
–Rab mid weight Polartech fleece
-Bandana
-Hand made Dyneema rain gloves
-Sleep pants/tank
-Beanie
Kitchen:
-spoonula (the best!! – you can scrape out your bowl to make dishes easier!!!)
-Lighter
-Fuel canister
-Waterless wet wipes
-Dyneema food bag and bear hang string
-Pot holder/bag
-Lightload towel (1/2) for cleaning
Water:
-Smartwater bottle
–Platypus bag (2- 2 liter bags for desert section)
Toiletries:
-Waterless wipes, wilderness wipes
-Hand sani
–Kula Cloth pee rag (it’s not as gross as it sounds)
-Portable bidet (makes for a much cleaner backcountry)
-Foldable toothbrush
-Toothpaste/floss
-Sunscreen
-Lip balm
-Earplugs
-Medications
Random:
-First aid kit
-Knife
–Anker power bank, cords
-Misc. small Dyneema bags for small stuff
-Credit cards/id/money
-Headphones
-Cell phones
-Fanny pack (all the cool kids are doing it!)
-Umbrella for sun/rain
-Laminated permits (PCT, CA fire)
Sierra gear:
-Whippet ice ax
– Bug spray for nor cal
-Considering waterproof socks depending on the final snow levels
Oh! And I got my first trail magic from two wonderful friends! Luxury foot/bum wipes and some fruity snacks!
So thats it, everything I need for 6 months outside … besides food, water, and my mind vice.
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Comments 2
Caitlin,
Every time I look at one of these photos (or my own pile of gear) I ask, “Tell me you actually intend to fit all of _that_ in _there_??”
Blessings on your way.
Steve / pearwood
https://thetrek.co/author/steven-tryon/
Awesome stuff! Hope that X-Mid treats you well!