JMT NOBO Aug ‘18
- Category Weight
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Backpack
0.49 lb
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Sleep
1.63 lb
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Shelter
0.5 lb
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Technology
0.52 lb
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Clothes - Worn
2.61 lb
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Clothes - Packed
1.01 lb
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Cook
0.26 lb
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Hydration
0.14 lb
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Hygiene
0.15 lb
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Repair
0.03 lb
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First Aid
0.03 lb
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Wallet
0.03 lb
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Ditty Bag
0.01 lb
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Garbage Disposal
0.04 lb
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Food Storage
2.1 lb
A fanatical approach to gear selection based on safety, reliability, and resistance to mild discomforts—with a scrupulous eye towards weight—no stone was left unturned. This JMT loadout is a manifestation of continuous refinement through relentless research, controlled trials, and exhaustive field tests.
- Crafted & Curated for Ultralight Pursuits with a 5lb base weight objective
- Geared for duo extended adventures in the Western US (more specifically the JMT w/ 25°F max lows with little to no bug pressure expected on the lower half of the trail)
- Tangible benefits supersede minimal sacrifices
- Knowledge and experience counterbalance perceived limitations
- Shareable items eliminates redundancy
- Carrying efficiencies help minimize fatigue and increase beer hauling capability
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Backpack
Weight qty -
ZimmerBuilt Custom QuickStep
Backpack
7.43
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Reynold’s Turkey Bag
Waterproof Inner Pack Liner
0.48
oz1
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- g
- kg
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Sleep
Weight qty -
Katabatic Gear Palisades
30°F Quilt
18.67
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Therm-a-Rest Xlite Torso
Modified Inflatable Pad
6.18
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Duck Brand Window Insulation
Polycryo ground sheet
1.16
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Shelter
Weight qty -
ZPacks Hexamid Solo Tarp
DCF 0.51 oz/yd2
6.65
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Gossamer Gear LT5 Pole
Modified Adjustable Trekking Pole
4.33
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Mountain Safety Research Carbon Cores
Tent Stakes (6pcs)
1.12
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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ZPacks Titanium Shepherd Stakes
Modified Tent Stakes (2pcs) for Auxiliary Tie-Outs
0.18
oz1
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- g
- kg
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Technology
Weight qty -
Apple iPhone 5S
Smartphone
4.02
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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NiteCore NU25
Modified Headlamp
0.97
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Koral 3350mAh
Modified Powerbank
2.08
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Aukey PA-U32
Modified Dual Port USB 5V 2.4A (Koral Powerbank input 2A Max, and is not QC3.0 compatible)
0.95
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Anker Powerline 4” Micro USB cord
Modified Charging Cable for Powerbank
0.18
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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ZiBay 4” (6.5” actual) Lightning cord
Modified Charging Cable for iPhone
0.14
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Electronics Bag
Resealable Plastic Bag
0.05
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Clothes - Worn
Weight qty -
Patagonia Skiddore
Button Down Long Sleeve Shirt
6.77
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Patagonia 5” Baggies
Modified Shorts
5.29
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Icebreaker Multisport Ultralight Micro
Wool Socks
1.01
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Icebreaker Anatomica Boxers w/ Fly
Boxer Briefs
1.9
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Altra Lone Peak 3.5 Trail Runners
Shoes
21.8
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Cap
2.96
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Bandana
1.13
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Goodr
Shades
0.88
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Clothes - Packed
Weight qty -
Borah Gear Down Jacket
Modified Puffy
5.57
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Daiso Rain Jacket
Modified $1.50 PVC Rain Jacket (Durable enough for a JMT Thru IMO, and can’t delaminate and eventually tear like my brand new Frogg Toggs Emergency Jacket did in less than 2 days of use as a wind jacket)
3.14
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Enlightened Equipment Copperfield
Wind Pants
1.19
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Patagonia Lightweight Capilene Bottoms
Baselayer Bottoms
3.42
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Icebreaker Run+ Ultralight Micro
Wool Socks
0.99
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Coghlan’s Mosquito Head Net
Bug Head Net
0.79
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Black Rock Gear Down Beanie
Head Warmer
0.99
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
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Cook
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Foster’s Beer Can Pot
Water Pot
1.2
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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MYOG Caldera Cone
Stand, Insulator and Wind Shield
1.09
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Trail Designs Kojin
Alcohol Stove
0.46
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Nestlé 8oz Water Bottle
Alcohol Container
0.35
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Mini Bic
Miniature Lighter
0.41
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Plastic Spoon
Food Utensil
0.14
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Dutchware Gear Bowl Bag
Modified Plastic Bowl Bag
0.58
oz1
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- g
- kg
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Hydration
Weight qty -
Katadyn BeFree 0.6L
Modified Water Filter w/ 0.6L Hydrapak Reservoir
1.61
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Kroger’s 1L Water Bottle
0.65
oz1
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- g
- kg
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Hygiene
Weight qty -
Bamboo Toothbrush
Modified Full Handle Toothbrush
3.1
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Archtek Toothpaste
Tablets (14 pcs) in Resealable Bag (sent with every resupply)
7.1
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Johnson & Johnson Dental Floss
Waxed Floss 15’ in Resealable Bag
1.4
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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3M Ultrathon Insect Repellent
34.34% Deet Lotion (sent with every resupply)
7
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Soap
Half filled 3ml Dropper Bottle (sent with every resupply)
6.6
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Coppertone Defend & Care Mini Sunscreen Stick
Modified Mini Sunscreen Stick in Resealable Bag (sent with Bishop resupply)
6.5
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Burt’s Bees
1/3 Stick Lip Moisturizer
6.7
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Johnson and Johnson Daily Moist Acuvue
Disposable Contact Lenses (sent with every resupply)
9.8
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Deuce of Spades
Trowel
12.3
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Scott’s Bathroom Tissue
Toilet Paper (sent with every resupply)
3.9
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Trowel and Toilet Paper Bag
Resealable Plastic Bag
1.3
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Hygiene Bag
Resealable Plastic Bag
0.5
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Repair
Weight qty -
Swiss Army Knife Card Scissors
Modified Scissors
3
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Suunto L/B NH
Compass
4.9
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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3M Cuben Fiber Tape
Repair Tape
1.5
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Kroger’s Water Bottle Cap
Spare Water Bottle Cap
0.6
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Needle & Thread
0.3
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Safety Pin
0.3
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Therm-a-Rest Air Patch
Xlite Inflatable Air Pad Patch
1.6
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Repair Bag
Resealable Plastic Bag
0.4
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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First Aid
Weight qty -
Swiss Army Knife Card Tweezers
0.8
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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LeukoTape P
Sports Tape 18”
3.3
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Generic Pills
Immodium, Benadryl, and Advil (4pills ea)
3.2
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Johnson & Johnson Bandaids
Assorted Bandages
0.6
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Generic Gauze
10”
1.3
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Generic Alcohol Pad
Sterilizer Disinfectant
0.6
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Generic Antibiotic Ointment
Topical First Aid Medication
1.2
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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First Aid Bag
Resealable Plastic Bag
0.5
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Wallet
Weight qty -
I.D. + Insurance Card + Credit Card + Cash
13.8
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Ultralight Wallet
Resealable Plastic Bag
0.5
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Ditty Bag
Weight qty -
Borah Gear Cuben Fiber Stuff Sack
Receptacle for First Aid Kit, Electronics Kit, Repair Kit, Hygiene Kit and Wallet
2.5
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Garbage Disposal
Weight qty -
Trash and Toilet Paper Receptacle
1 Gallon Ziplock x 2 (new bags sent with every resupply)
0.35
oz2
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Food Storage
Weight qty -
Bear Vault BV450
Bear Resistant Food Container
33.62
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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