No-Name Route Gear List

Could I have made my gear lighter? Yes, I certainly could have. However, I do feel there is a certain amount of love and pride that goes into getting the most out of your gear, to taking extra care of gear that takes care of you. Some items, mainly my sleeping pad, sleeping bag, and my down MontBell jacket, I could have bought newer lighter items that would save me between .5-1lbs. My sleeping bag and down jacket are on their 3rd thru-hike. Also, I forsook a lighter tarp for the quality of Yama Mountain Gear. Besides, some gear and the people behind the gear represent a philosophy that I want to represent, like Yama Mountain Gear.

Below is my gear list for the No-Name Route, which consists of extreme environments. I decided on a typical 3-season gear list. I will be seared on desert flats one moment only to hit freezing temperatures at higher elevations within merely a half a day. For the beginning of the route I will carry extra water storage capacity because of the uncertainty of the flowing of desert and canyon springs, extreme drought in SoCal, and vast distances between re-supply stops and water sources.

Gear List
Shelter & Sleep System
Item	Manufacturer	Model	Weight (oz)
Tarp	Yama Mountain Gear	Custom Cirriform 1P Cuben	9.4
Stuff Sack	Yama Mountain Gear	Cuben Fiber Stuff Sack	0.3
Stakes (8)	Gossamer Gear	Tite-Lite	2.6
Ground Sheet	Gossamer Gear	Polycryo	1.4
Sleeping Pad	Gossamer Gear	NightLight (torso length)	4.55
Sleeping Bag	Marmot	Plasma 30	24
			42.25
Backpack, Food & Hydration
Item	Manufacturer	Model	Weight (oz)
Backpack	Gossamer Gear	Kumo (modified)	13.1
Pack Liner	Trash Compactor Bag		1.5
Water Bottles	SmartWater	2 - 1L Bottles	3
Water Bladder	Platypus	1 - 2L Flexible Water Bladder	1.3
Water Treatment	Bleach	mini Dropper Bottle	0.5
Water Tablets	MSR	Aquatabs	0.1
Stuff Sack	Yama Mountain Gear	Cuben Fiber Stuff Sack, L	0.4
Spoon			0.2
Food Dish & Cup	Ziploc	2-Cup Container	1.5
			21.6
Clothing in Backpack
Item	Manufacturer	Model	Weight (oz)
Jacket	MontBell	UL Down Jacket	8.7
Wind Jacket	MontBell	Dynamo	5.8
Tights	Arcteryx	running tights	5.1
Socks (1)-pair	Smart Wool	1/4 cushion	2
Bandana			0.5
Beanie	Custom	Homemade	1
			23.1
Other Items in Backpack
Item	Manufacturer	Model	Weight (oz)
Stuff Sacks	Yama Mountain Gear	Cuben Fiber Stuff Sack, 2 S	0.4
First Aid Kit*			1.3
TP			0.3
Toothbrush			0.2
Soap/Toothpaste	Dr. Bronner's	mini Dropper Bottle	0.5
Headlamp	Black Diamond	Ion	1
Average Section, Maps	Various		2
Phone and Cover	Apple	iPhone 6	4.8
Phone Charger	Apple	iPhone 6	1.8
Umbrella	Montbell	U.L. Trekking Umbrella	5.5
ID, ATM card			0.3
			18.1
BASE WEIGHT (oz)			105.05
BASE WEIGHT (lbs)			6.56
Clothing Worn
Item	Manufacturer	Model	Weight (oz)
Shirt	Patagonia		4.7
Tank Top	Pearl Izumi		2.9
Shorts	Asics		3.7
Underwear	Ex Oficio		2.3
Sunglasses			1
Visor	Pearl Izumi		1.5
Socks	Smart Wool	1/4 cushion	2
Shoes	La Sportiva	Wildcat 3.0	28.8
Insoles	Custom		2
Trekking Pole	Gossamer Gear	LT4S	4.6
			53.5
BASE WEIGHT (oz)			53.5
BASE WEIGHT (lbs)			3.52
**The gear below will be used during limited 'body hardening' and dry/hot periods
Occassional Gear
Item	Manufacturer	Model	Weight (oz)
Sunscreen	Banana Boat	30spf	0.3
Lube	Hammer	Seat Saver	0.3
Body Powder	Gold Bond		1
Lighter	Bic	mini	0.3
Water Bladder	Platypus	3 - 2L Flexible Water Bladder	3.9
Water Scooper	Sawyer	Handmade	0.3
Bug Repellant			3
Wind Pants	MontBell	Dynamo	2.6
First Aid Kit Contents
Item	Manufacturer	Model	Weight (oz)
Blister Prevention	Luekotape		0.3
Anti-diarrheal	Immodium AD		0.2
Antiseptic Ointment	Tecnu	2 - First Aid Gel	0.2
Aspirin	Critical Care	Powder Pack	0.1
Anti-inflammatory	Ibuprofen	tablets	0.4
Safety Pin			0.1
			1.3
TOTAL WEIGHT (oz)			1.3