Gear        (  page under construction )    


The 21st Century now offers  equipment is light and strong taking the load off your back and on to the trail.  The materials are nothing short of amazing offering a strong line of defense against the worst mother nature has to offer.  The fabric and metals are stronger, lighter, and you could not spend your money more wisely. Being fully prepared is the key to having an enjoyable trip.  Not bringing too much or you will break your back or to little not having comforts that make backcountry travel so enjoyable.

Gear Checklist: 

Backpack-           Arc Teryx  Bora 80   /   Women's Gregory Deva 60               

Tent-                   Marmot NYX 2p                                                                  

Sleeping bag-      Northface Crystalis                                                              

Pad-                   Therma Rest 3/4 Performance Series - repair kit

stove-                 MSR Whisperlite w/ Titanium pot

water filter-         First Need

headlamp-           Petzl

Trekking Poles-    Black Diamond

Camera-              Sony F717 or Canon S2IS / graduated filter / polarizer

Other gear

water bottles                               lighters                           zip lock bags (ect/trash)

down jacket (fall)                         hat                                sleep shirt

rain jacket                                   beanie                           long johns

fleece                                         sunglasses                     ipod/backpackchgr

long sleeve/short sleeve                   sunscreen                       t/p

convertable pants                         compass                        Repellent (DEET)

 Titanium cook pot                        map                              Fuel Bottle

 lighter/matches                           toothbrush/paste            

 wool socks                                  pack towel / bio soap / sponge

 bandana                                    light sandals

 light glove                                  Swiss army knife

 titanium cup/bowl/spork               knee brace          

 

Food

Mountain House (just add boiling water)              bagels/bread

oatmeal                                                          pb and j spreadables

strawberriess freeze dried                                    energy bars

trail mix                                                          hot chocolate/tea

chocolate (m+ms, snickers, ect)                         salami and cheese

gatorade or Tang powder

Backcountry Permits


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