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Clothing, Base Layer |
| Base layer, short
sleeve |
Great for warm and hot weather
by themselves. |
Mountain Hardware Wicked Tee,
Patagonia Strider-T,
REI MTS Crew Tee |
Base layer,
long sleeve top |
Great for cool and cold weather
by themselves, or with other layers. |
Mountain Hardware Extend
Base Layer Top |
Base layer,
bottoms |
Great for cool
and cold weather. Choose from silkweight, lightweight, midweight, or
expedition, as temps dictate. |
Mountain Hardware Extend
Base Layer Bottoms,
Outdoor Research Secant |
| Underwear |
Men/Women, avoid cotton. |
|
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Clothing, Insulation Layer |
| Jacket |
Fleece jacket,
windshirt, soft shell jacket, depending on temps and preferences. |
Arc'Teryx Gamma MX,
Beyond Fleece Cold Fusion,
Marmot DriClime Windshirt |
| Heavy Jacket |
If you expect to
encounter below freezing temperatures, consider a down jacket in addition
to a light jacket. |
Feathered Friends Helios,
Mountain Hardware Sub
Zero |
| Pants |
Fleece pants or
soft shell pants, depending on temps and preferences. |
Ibex Guide Lite,
Beyond Fleece Cold Play |
|
Clothing, Shell Layer |
| Shell Top |
Waterproof or
soft shell, depending on weather expectations and preferences. Soft shell
jackets can often substitute for both insulating and shell layers. |
Arc'Teryx Gamma MX,
Beyond Fleece Cold Fusion,
Marmot Liquid Steel,
Marmot Meteor |
| Shell Pants |
Waterproof or
soft shell, depending on weather expectations and preferences. Soft shell
pants can often substitute for both insulating and shell layers. |
Ibex Guide Lite,
Marmot Liquid Steel,
Beyond Fleece Cold Play,
Patagonia Talus,
Beyond Fleece Steel |
|
Clothing, Other |
| Shirts |
Not really
required, as you can substitute base layer tops for shirts. |
|
| Pants |
Can be worn
alone, with base layer, or with shell pants, as needs dictate. |
Ex Officio Amphi,
Ex Officio Explorer,
Mountain Hardware Pack,
Patagonia Talus |
| Shorts |
For warmer and
hot temps. |
Ex Officio Amphi,
Mountain Hardware Canyon |
| Swimsuit |
If you plan to
swim. |
|
|
Footwear |
| Hiking Boots |
Should be well broken in,
waterproof, and lightweight to midweight. |
Montrail Torre GTX,
Esatto Custom-Made Hiking
Boots,
Asolo TPS 520 GTX |
| Sandals or inexpensive
flip-flops |
Use when fording water. Must be waterproof. |
Chaco Z/1 Torreno |
| Outer Socks |
Merino/synthetic blend,
lightweight to midweight. |
Smartwool Adventure,
SealSkinz Waterproof Socks |
| Liner Socks |
Bring only if you find liner
socks helpful. |
|
| Gaiters |
While not
mandatory, sure can make your walking more enjoyable. |
Outdoor Research
Rocky Mountain Low |
|
Head Gear |
| Sun Protection |
Sun hat, ball
cap, sun visor, or similar hat. |
Tilley T3 Hat |
| Rain Protection |
If heavy rain is
expected, consider a waterproof hat. |
Outdoor Research Seattle
Sombrero |
| Cold Protection |
If cold weather
is expected, consider a hat for head and ear protection. Consider
a balaclava for colder temps. |
Outdoor Research Hat
for All Seasons |
|
Hand Gear |
| Glove Shell |
Many glove shells
are insulated, others are non-insulated and need a liner. Consider
waterproof shell if water and cold temps are expected. |
|
| Glove Liners |
Use inside
non-insulted gloves, or by themselves for light protection. |
|
|
Toiletries |
| Toilet Paper |
Store in zippered plastic
bag for water protection. |
|
| Trowel |
To dig holes for
waste disposal. |
|
| Wet Wipes |
For cleaning, try
to avoid ones that have a strong fragrance. |
|
| Chapstick |
If you suffer
from chapped lips. |
|
| Sunscreen |
SPF 25+ works
best, especially if at altitude. |
|
| Bug Repellant |
Deet, 25% or
higher works best. |
|
|
Shelter |
| Emergency Shelter |
A tarp, space
blanket, or bivy are all lightweight and provide overnight shelter in
emergencies. |
|
|
Sleeping Gear |
| Sleeping Bag |
If night time
temps go below freezing, it might be a good idea to bring a lightweight
sleeping bag just in case you have to overnight it in an emergency. |
Mountain Hardware 1st
Dimension +30
|
|
Walking/Hiking Gear |
| Backpack |
Generally
speaking, you need a bag from 1,500 - 3,000 cubic inches. Bring backpack
cover if you expect lots of rain. |
Gregory Advent Pro,
Mountainsmith Ghost,
Gregory G-Pack,
Wookey Couloir,
Eureka Cloudburst,
Cerro Torre Delta 40L |
| Backpack Cover |
If you expect any
precipitation, then bring along a cover to protect your gear. |
Granite Gear Cloud Cover |
| Hydration |
Hydration pouch
or plastic bottles for about 2 liters of water. |
Camelbak UnBottle,
Nalgene Lexan Bottle,
Aquamira Water Bottle & Filter,
Aquamira Water Treatment
Drops |
| Trekking Poles |
If you expect
lots of hiking over rough territory, or personal preference. |
LEKI Ultralite Ti
Air Ergo |
| Headlamp |
If you expect to
be hiking at night. Also useful for anytime you need a little extra light. |
Black Diamond Gemini |
|
Miscellaneous |
| First Aid Kit |
Include one to
match the number in your party. You might be
able to share the weight of a good kit among others. Include blister pads and anti-itch med for bug bites. |
|
| Water Purification
Device |
Bring water
purification device or chemicals. |
|
| Compass |
If you don't know
how to use one, learn. |
|
| Maps and/or
Guidebooks |
If wet weather is
expected, bring along plastic map case. |
|
| Personal
Medications |
Bring enough for
the trip, but no more. |
|
| Biodegradable Soap |
For cleaning
eating gear, clothing, and yourself. |
|
| Stuff Sacks |
Staff sacks are a
great help for organizing your gear for your backpack, duffle, or luggage.
Consider waterproof stuff sacks if you expect foul weather. |
Outdoor Research
Advanced Stuff Sack |
| Pocket Knife or
Multi-Tool |
Don't get carried
away with too many gadgets. |
|
| Sun Glasses |
Don't forget hard
glasses case to protect them. |
|
| Backup Pair
Prescription Glasses |
Only if needed.
Don't forget hard glasses case to protect them. |
|
| Zipper Lock
Plastic Bags |
Good for storing
and protecting gear, plus for trash. |
|
| Camera & Film |
Keep camera as
small as possible, store in padded, waterproof case. Bring extra
batteries. |
|
| Writing Materials |
If you like to
document your adventure, bring waterproof notepad and pen that can write
anywhere. |
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