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The Big Three
Backpack:
40L Waymark THRU
Tent:
Z Packs Duplex
Sleeping System:
Enlightened Equipment Enigma Quilt (10 degree)
What I Wore
Initial Clothing:
Kathmandu Button up Hiking Shirt
Kathmandu Zeolite Rain Jacket
Underwear: Macpac Merino & Kathmandu Active pair
Beanie (made by my sister)
Cap
Additions/Swaps:
On My Feet:
I went through five pairs of shoes, and three different styles. I ended my hike in Timps, but for my next hike I’ll start in Lone Peak Lows. I also supported each pair with a pair of insoles every 500-1000 miles.
Filmmaking & Tech Gear
Wall Charger + USB-C cable, Micro USB cable
Phone & Waterproof Case (the case is a 100% worthy investment)
Cheap bluetooth headphones
Everything Else
Other Staples:
Head Torch: UCO Air (replaced the head band with bungee cord - thanks for the tip, Darwin)
Sierra Additions:
Miscellaneous:
Cooking gas (any outdoor gear store)
Talenti Jar (I went stoveless from halfway)
Smart water bottles (fit the Sawyer Squeeze)
Hand Sanitiser
Daily Contact Lenses (I carried ~3-4 weeks at a time) & Glasses - yes I am blind.
Sunglasses
Sunglasses String (small investment, worth it x1000)
Lip Balm
Sunscreen
Tooth brush (cut in half of course), Tooth Paste, Floss
Injury Remedies: IB prüfen, KT tape, Tiger Balm (so great)
Needle & Thread, Tweezers, BandAids, Leukotape
Supplements: Iron pills, Calcium (Vego recommended)
Changes I’d Make?
I started with the Z Packs Plexamid - the roofing reinforcements broke before I hit the Sierra, but my tent was thankfully replaced with a Duplex from the company. Now having experienced both tents, I would either start out with the Duplex or Altaplex.
I started with the Men’s NeoAir Xlite Sleeping pad, it got a hole so I swapped it out. I went for the Women’s model because it was the same weight, my height (170cm) fit fine, AND it had a higher R-value (warmth factor) so next time, I’d just start with the Women’s model.
I’d learn how to use a quilt properly so I don’t freeze and think it’s because of the quilt.
My pot was 550ml… BARELY a pot. More like a luxurious mug. Next time: just buy the bigger damn pot (650ml) or commit to being stove-less. One or the other. Go big or go home. You get it.
Use an OpSak (instead of a sleeping bag sack)
Use wired headphones
Switch up lens choice (?)
Bring a mini tripod
Change up my Powerbank
Get laser eye surgery (contact lenses were not fun)
Use a DivaCup (more environmentally friendly, less waste to carry)
Use a rain jacket that is not transparent, so I can safely wear it while doing laundry in it
Hike in a skirt!
Additional Notes:
I’m not sponsored by any of these companies, though some of these links are affiliate so I can make a small profit to fund my creative platforms.
Merino underwear made my butt sweaty.
I had friends in Denver I could ship gear to. Not everyone has this option (especially coming from overseas) - so I potentially had more flexibility with gear options. Box bouncing also works fine.
Finally:
DON’T TAKE MY GEAR LIST AS GOSPEL.
It’s not about having the “best” or lightest gear. Do what fits your budget and your needs. All gear varies person to person. Your height, build, size ALL impacts how comfortable or suitable something might be for you. You’ll figure what you do and do not need along the way.