John Muir Trail 2017 Gear List
- Category Weight
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Pack
2.05 lb
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Shelter
1.46 lb
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Sleep
3.16 lb
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Food Prep
1.22 lb
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Bear Canister
2.03 lb
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Clothing
5.02 lb
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Water Filter/Storage
0.67 lb
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Electronics & Tools
2.51 lb
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Sanitation
0.09 lb
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Hygiene
0.35 lb
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Emergency
0.34 lb
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Food/Water
13.2 lb
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Maps, Paperwork & Financial
0.26 lb
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Trekking Aids / Tent Supports
3.54 lb
This is my complete list of gear for my 2017 John Muir Trail northbound hike from Onion Valley to Happy Isles, Yosemite.
For being my first long thru-hike, I was very pleased with the contents and performance of this kit. My pack rode extremely well even when fully loaded on day 1 (food/water included in that weight). While I was very happy with my gear selection for this solo journey, I still learned a few things about my needs on this trip which will change my future pack lists for long hikes. For instance, I discovered that water shoes weren't worth the weight as I never actually used them for any water crossings (I just went right in with my Altra trail runners and changed out my socks throughout the day as needed). Lessons learned that come with the experience of a hike of this distance and complexity.
This list was created to assist me in decreasing my backpacking gear weight wherever possible, and to gauge the weight of adding different versions of items that I may or may not need or want. Every item in this list was personally measured individually at least twice on 2 different digital food scales to ensure accuracy versus manufacturer's listed weights. Most items actually weighed in heavier than manufacturer specs based on readings of both of my scales.
Some items have been modified from their originally shipped condition either for weight savings or for conveniences added. For example, some items have been trimmed of excess cordage, straps, liners, etc. and some items have had items added such as attach points, lengthened cordage, labels, tape, magnets, and accessories. Their current actual weights are represented correctly in this list.
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Pack
Weight qty -
Pack
ZPacks Arc Haul Gridstop - Sm Torso, Lg Belt
25.25
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Pack Liner
ZPacks Pack Liner Dry Bag
1.9
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Multipack
ZPacks Multi-Pack Backpack Lid
3.3
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Belt Pouch
ZPacks Backpack Belt Pouches
0.7
oz2
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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inReach Tether
Garmin Backpack Tether for inReach (Dyneema Cord Mod)
0.95
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Shelter
Weight qty -
Zpacks Solplex
ZPacks Solplex Tent - Camo (.67 oz/sqyd) with Stuff Sack
15.2
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Tent Pole Cups
ZPacks Trekking Pole Cup
0.09
oz2
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Tent Pole - 22"
ZPacks Carbon Fiber Tent Pole - 22" - Ends Support
0.6
oz2
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Tent Stake
MSR Needle Tent Stake
0.3
oz10
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Tent Stake Sack
ZPacks DCF Tent Stake Sack
0.09
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Tent Stuff Sack
ZPacks Medium DCF Stuff Sack
0.3
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sit Pad
Z-Lite Sol cut down pad (4 segments, trimmed edge)
3.32
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sleep
Weight qty -
Down Quilt - 20°
Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20° 850 Down Quilt (xwide/xlong)
25.35
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sleeping Pad
Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XTherm MAX Sleeping Pad (lg)
23.58
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Air Pad Bag
Big Agnes Pumphouse Dry Bag
1.6
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Food Prep
Weight qty -
Stove
JetBoil MicroMo Stove (w/o cup/stand)
10.95
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Fuel - 110g
MSR Isopro 110g Fuel Canister (full) - 3.58oz can weight
7.51
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Spoon
Toaks Titanium Cutlery Set Spoon
0.55
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Scrub Pad
Green ScotchBrite Heavy Duty Scour Pad (1/3 pad 3"x3.8")
0.07
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Lighter
Mini Bic Lighter
0.39
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Bear Canister
Weight qty -
Bear Canister
Wild Ideas Bearikade custom 9" Bear Canister with Labels and Magnet/Washer Mod
32.4
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Clothing
Weight qty -
Shoes
Altra Lone Peak 3.0 Neo Lows - Size 13
26.45
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Socks
Darn Tough Vermont Men's 1/4 Merino Wool Cushion Hiking Socks - Pair - XXL
2.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Gaiters
Dirty Girl Gaiters - Size L
1.35
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sun Hat
Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap - XL
2.85
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Buff
Buff UV XL - Santana Navy
1.23
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sun Gloves
Glacier Glove Islamorada Gray Sungloves - XL
1.45
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Face Towel - 12"x24"
Lightload 12"x24" Towel (Extra Strength)
0.4
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Spare Socks
Darn Tough Vermont Men's 1/4 Merino Wool Cushion Hiking Socks - Pair - XL
2.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Shorts
Asics Shorts with Liner - Large
6.49
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Camp Shirt
Icebreaker Merino Men's Tech Lite Short Sleeve Crew T-Shirt (size XL)
5.08
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Down Sweater
Patagonia Down Sweater - XL Mens
15.1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Beanie
Carhartt Acrylic Watch Hat
2.79
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Gloves
ZPacks PossumDown Gloves - XL
1.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Rain Jacket
Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket - XL
6.55
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Rain Kilt
ZPacks Rain Kilt - 50" Waist
2.1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Pillow Bag - Clothes
ZPacks Medium-Plus Pillow Dry Bag
2
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Water Filter/Storage
Weight qty -
Water Bottle
Sprouts 1L Electrolyte Water Bottle with Cap (empty)
1.55
oz2
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sawyer Squeeze
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
2.2
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Water Bladder 2L
Platypus Big Zip 2L Reservoir (no hose)
3.56
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sawyer Coupler
Sawyer Bottle Coupler for backwashing
0.15
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sink
Sea to Summit 10L Ultra-Sil Kitchen Sink
1.6
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Small-Plus Stuff Sack
ZPacks Small-Plus DCF Stuff Sack
0.17
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Electronics & Tools
Weight qty -
Phone
Samsung Note 9 with Otterbox Defender Case
10.16
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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inReach
Garmin inReach Explorer + (2017)
7.6
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Phone Pouch
ZPacks Phablet Zip Pouch
0.3
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Solar Panel
SunLabz 7W Flexible Solar Panel
7.15
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Power Bank
Anker PowerCore Fusion 5000mAh w/built-in Wall Charger
6.53
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Micro/C USB Cable
Anker PowerLine USB-C Cable with micro USB Adapter - 1 meter
1.31
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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USB C Cable
Anker USB C Cable - 1 meter (for phone)
1.1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Headlamp
Black Diamond Storm Headlamp with 4 AAA Batteries
3.9
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Multitool
Swiss Army Nail Clip 580 Multitool w/Zpacks Caribiner
1.45
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Small Dry Bag
ZPacks Small DCF Dry Bag
0.6
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Hygiene
Weight qty -
Toothbrush
Zpacks Travel Toothbrush w/5g Toothpaste
0.74
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Camp Soap - 1oz
1.3oz Bottle of Wilderness Wash Camp Soap Concentrate
1.6
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Hand Sanitizer
Purell 1oz Hand Sanitizer (1pc, no cover)
1.02
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Blistex
Blistex 5 Star Lip Protection w/SPF 30 - .15oz
0.32
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Sunscreen
Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen 70 SPF
1.34
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Toothpaste
Travel Size Toothpaste
0.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Emergency
Weight qty -
First Aid Kit
First Aid Kit (in Ziploc) - Leukotapes
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Antibiotic Ointment
Rite-Aid Antibiotic Ointment (.5oz)
0.56
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Picaridin
Sawyer 20% Picaridin Spray - .5oz
0.85
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Headnet
Sea to Summit Bug Headnet
1.3
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Gear Repair Tape
Gear Repair Tape (Zpacks CF, Tenacious Tape)
0.32
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Cordage
Zpacks Z-Line Dyneema Cord (1.25mm) - 50'
0.56
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Pain Meds & KT Tape
Bottle of Ibuprofen & Tramadol 14/6ct (wrapped in Leukotape)
0.85
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Food/Water
Weight qty -
Food
Actual Food Weight (Starting Weight)
1
lb11
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
1 Liter Water
1 Liter of Drinking Water
2.2
lb1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Maps, Paperwork & Financial
Weight qty -
Wallet
Zpacks Wallet Zip Pouch with Cash, Cards
1.1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Keys
Truck Keys
2.3
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Permits & Paperwork
Permits, Reservation Confirmations, Licenses, etc.
0.6
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Ziploc Quart Bag
Ziploc Quart Bag w/Slider
0.21
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Trekking Aids / Tent Supports
Weight qty -
Microspikes
Kahtoola Microspikes - Large
13.1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Mountainsmith Poles
Mountainsmith Carbonlite Trekking Poles (pair)
16.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Whippet
Black Diamond Carbon Whippet
16.75
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Water Shoes
Aleader Quick Dry Water Shoes (Men's 12) modded with laces and cord locks
10.3
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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