Re: JMT Gear List
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2013 12:50 pm
I can't open the gear list on my phone, but I'd keep your tent over using a tarp/cowboy camp if you're leaving in 5 days just for the bug protection.
You didn't mention how long you're planning to take on the trip...36 pounds without food is heavy, but if you're not planning on banging the trail out in 5 days it isn't a deal breaker. Take it slow, and enjoy the scenery and fishing!
Edit: Actually looked at the list I think it looks pretty good!
A couple questions:
1. What's the short sleeve shirt for? You list a long-sleeve as your hiking shirt, so what does the short sleeve buy you? I've pretty much stopped taking short sleeves into the Sierra - a nice wicking, light weight long-sleeve shirt like you have listed is fine when it's hot.
2. Do you need both an extra bandanna (non-wearing, so I assume for wiping things off) and a pack towel?
3. Like someone else above, I'm also confused by the collapsible bucket in the cooking section.
4. Maybe it's UL sacrilege, but I can only wear hiking underwear for about 3 days before it starts chaffing. I usually bring two pairs so I can wash one out and let it dry.
5. Do you need the iPhone? I use mine as a GPS tracking tool on short outings, but the battery won't last for more than a couple days of that...if you want it for piece of mind, it's certainly worth it, but on a long trip you'll barely be able to use it day-to-day. If you wanted the music (didn't see earphones listed) I've found that a nano works better for the weight/battery life.
6. I second the trashbag as a liner idea. It works great, and doesn't weigh anything. Just put anything from the outside that can't get wet into the main compartment of your bag if the sky looks threatening.
7. There aren't any maps listed in your gearlist
As an aside, is the belt comfortable when wearing a pack? I've never used one, but my pack's hipstraps push my pants down and it'd be nice to stop that (the pants stay up just fine without a belt). Can't be sagging in the backcountry!
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You didn't mention how long you're planning to take on the trip...36 pounds without food is heavy, but if you're not planning on banging the trail out in 5 days it isn't a deal breaker. Take it slow, and enjoy the scenery and fishing!
Edit: Actually looked at the list I think it looks pretty good!
A couple questions:
1. What's the short sleeve shirt for? You list a long-sleeve as your hiking shirt, so what does the short sleeve buy you? I've pretty much stopped taking short sleeves into the Sierra - a nice wicking, light weight long-sleeve shirt like you have listed is fine when it's hot.
2. Do you need both an extra bandanna (non-wearing, so I assume for wiping things off) and a pack towel?
3. Like someone else above, I'm also confused by the collapsible bucket in the cooking section.
4. Maybe it's UL sacrilege, but I can only wear hiking underwear for about 3 days before it starts chaffing. I usually bring two pairs so I can wash one out and let it dry.
5. Do you need the iPhone? I use mine as a GPS tracking tool on short outings, but the battery won't last for more than a couple days of that...if you want it for piece of mind, it's certainly worth it, but on a long trip you'll barely be able to use it day-to-day. If you wanted the music (didn't see earphones listed) I've found that a nano works better for the weight/battery life.
6. I second the trashbag as a liner idea. It works great, and doesn't weigh anything. Just put anything from the outside that can't get wet into the main compartment of your bag if the sky looks threatening.
7. There aren't any maps listed in your gearlist
As an aside, is the belt comfortable when wearing a pack? I've never used one, but my pack's hipstraps push my pants down and it'd be nice to stop that (the pants stay up just fine without a belt). Can't be sagging in the backcountry!
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