I've got lots of little trips happening from now until October. But I put this attached list together for a 3 week trip in August where I will be wandering the Sierra's…Sonora Pass to Whitney is the plan and some side hikes along the way. leaving August third…
Items highlighted in red are in process of being purchased or made for me (so I don't have them in my hand yet) and they replaced items from last year.
Items Highlighted in Yellow are undecided items or a choice to be made…(i.e. The Exos 58 versus the zpacks Arc Blast 60). In reference to the packs, I don't own the zpacks but am strongly considering it since it could bring my weight down into the 11 lb mark..but I'm not sure if it suits or fits me yet.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions and scrutiny…I assume there will be some interesting viewpoints and debate.
I should add that some of my clothing might weigh more than the average 5'8" 170 lb hiker….I am 6'3" and 220 lbs (size XL/l in a lot of stuff)
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