Gear List

Gear for any thru hiker is always a fun subject.  Technology has made backpacking and camping gear ultra lightweight, smaller and most important, more functional.  Here’s what I plan to take carry with me as I begin my hike. I’ve taken the weight of each item and put them on a different site as I could keep a running tally there.  The link is at the bottom of this page.

Big 3

Cook System

  • JetBoil MiniMo
  • MSR Piezo Ignitor

Water Filtration

  • Platypus GravityWorks 2.0L
  • AquaMira

Electronics

  • iPhone 5SE
  • Garmin inReach Explorer+
  • Canon G9
  • Anker PowerCore II Slim 10k mAh
  • Petzl Actik

Clothing

  • Patagonia TorrentShell Rain Pants & Jacket
  • Patagonia W’s UL DownHoody
  • Montbell LightTrail Hiking Tights
  • Montbell Hiking skirt
  • Smartwool NTS 150 Merino wool short sleeve
  • Smartwool Light hiking socks (2 pairs)
  • Patagonia Capilene ThermalWeight Hoody
  • Smartwool NTS 250 Merino wool pants
  • Buff Convertible Headwear
  • Montbell gloves
  • Altra Lone Peaks/Superiors/Timp Trail Runner shoes

Miscellaneous

  • Montbell UV umbrella
  • Kahtoola Microspikes

As I eventually learned from others: everything weighs something.  Here’s a break down of what all the little things add up to: LighterPack.com