Backpacking Gear

Here is a rundown of the essential backpacking gear I packed and used on my 230+ mile journey(s) of the John Muir Trail

 Yosemite Valley to Mt. Whitney  JMT 2019, 2020, 2021 (Solo) and 2022

Sleep System and Backpack

• ULA Catalyst 

• Magma 15 Sleeping Bag ( REI | Amazon )

• Dry Bag Stuff Sack ( REI | Amazon )

• Big Agnes Tigerwall 2P ( REI | Amazon )

• 3M Polycro  ( REI | Amazon )

• Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT Sleeping Pad ( REI | Amazon )

• Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight Pillow ( REI | Amazon )

• Trash Compactor Bag ( REI | Amazon )

Bear Canister & Cookset

• BearVault BV500 Journey Bear Canister  ( REI | Amazon )

• Bic Mini Lighter  ( REI | Amazon )

• MSR WindBurner Stove System  ( REI | Amazon )

• Sea to Summit -Ultra Light Long Handle Spoon  ( REI | Amazon )

• IsoPro Fuel Canister 3.9 oz /110g  ( REI | Amazon )

• Bear & Son 703 Zytel One Hand Opener with Pocket/Belt Clip Knife, 3", Black  ( REI | Amazon )

• Toaks Titanium 750ml Cook Pot  ( REI | Amazon )

Water Filteration / Hydration

• (2+) 1L Smartwater / Qure or LifeWTR Bottles with Sports Caps

• BeFree 1.0L Water Filter Bottle 33.8 fl. oz.  ( REI | Amazon )

• HydraPak Seeker 2L Collapsible Water Container - 70 fl. oz.  ( REI | Amazon )

• Nuun Sport Hydration Tablets 10 Servings  ( REI | Amazon )

Clothing in Pack

• Enlightened Equipment Torrid Jacket

• Baselayer Top  ( REI | Amazon )

• Baselayer Bottom  ( REI | Amazon )

• Marmot GORE-TEX® Minimalist Rain Jacket  ( REI | Amazon )

• Buff CoolNet UV+ Insect Shield Multifunctional Neckwear  ( REI | Amazon )

• Paisly Bandana Made in USA  ( REI | Amazon )

•  ExOfficio Give-N-Go 2.0 Boxers - Men's  ( REI | Amazon )

• Injini Trail Midweight Mini-Crew Socks  ( REI | Amazon )

• Wool Sleep Socks   ( REI | Amazon )

• Black Diamond Midweight Screentap Gloves ( REI | Amazon )

• Outdoor Research Sun Runners Cap Neck Shade  ( REI | Amazon ) 

• Columbia Columbia Unisex Trail Shaker Headring ( REI | Amazon )

Electronics

• Samsung S22

• Anker Portable Charger, Power Bank, 20,000mAh Battery Pack ( REI | Amazon )

• Anker Portable Charger, Power Bank, 10,000mAh Battery Pack ( REI | Amazon )

• Charging Cables for Headlamp, Garmin, Shokz, Phone ( REI | Amazon )

• Nitecore NU25 400 UL Ultra Lightweight Headlamp ( REI | Amazon )

• Garmin inReach Mini 2 ( REI | Amazon )

• Wall Charger ( REI | Amazon )

• Solar Panel Charger USB Port ( Amazon )

Toiletries

• TheTentLab The DirtSaw Deuce #2 Trowel ( REI | Amazon )

• Brondell GoSpa Travel Bidet GS-70 ( REI | Amazon )

• Dogs Waste Bags Black Unscented ( REI | Amazon )

• Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Stick ( REI | Amazon )

• Gold Bond Anti-Friction  ( REI | Amazon )

• Leukotape P ( REI | Amazon )

• Tooth Brush

• Toothpaste

• A+D First Aid Healing Ointment ( Amazon )

• Nail Clippers 

Miscellaneous

• Therm-a-rest Z-Seat Pad ( REI | Amazon )

• Sea to Summit Headnet ( REI | Amazon )

• Writing Pen 

• Reading Glasses

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Clothes Worn

• Brooks Cascadia 17 ( REI | Amazon )

• Justin's UL Ultralight Smartwater Shoulder Strap Water Bottle Carrier

• Running Shorts 3" with Zipper Pockets ( REI | Amazon )

• ExOfficio Give-N-Go 2.0 Boxers - Men's  ( REI | Amazon )

• Injini Trail Midweight Mini-Crew Socks  ( REI | Amazon )

• Sleeveless wicking undershirt ( REI | Amazon )

• Dirty Girl Gaiters

• Outdoor Research Sun Gloves ( REI | Amazon )

• Komperdell  Ridgehiker Cork Powerlock Trekking Pole ( REI | Amazon )

• Trucker Cap 

• Columbia Men's Silver Ridge Utility Lite Long Sleeve ( REI | Amazon )

• Oakley Oil Rig Sunglasses ( REI | Amazon )

• Goodr

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