JMT | 19lb Gear List & Post-Hike Review

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Here's my post-hike review of all the gear I brought on the John Muir Trail last September in 2019. In this video I show my gear as if I were going solo (base weight 19lbs). My actual base weight was closer to 16lbs since I shared gear.
We had a bit of weather during this trip, including rain, hail, lightning, windstorms, light snow, freezing nights and mornings, and plenty of beautiful sunny days as well. All of my gear held up really well, but I did wish I had brought rain pants!
Pack
- Gregory Octal: amzn.to/464dlgQ
Shelter
- Lanshan Tent: amzn.to/3MY8sNO
- Lanshan Tent Footprint: amzn.to/3X1LGt3
Sleep
- Mountain Hardwear Sleeping Bag 15 degree: amzn.to/3PgpOIF
- Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm Sleeping Pad: amzn.to/3qLi9HL
- Trekology Travel Pillow: amzn.to/3qBdCaR
Cook
- BRS Stove: amzn.to/441I2lj
- Primus Spider Pot: amzn.to/3p74ytV
- Toaks Long Handle Spork: amzn.to/3N8WTn6
- Big Sky freezer bag cozy: bigskyinternational.com/produ...
- Mini bic lighter: amzn.to/3N07IHY
Hydration
- Platypus GravityWorks Water Filter: amzn.to/43ABaeT
- Evernew Water Blatter: amzn.to/46e6QIG
Misc
- Z-Seat Butt Pad: amzn.to/43ZIbp1
- Gerber Knife: amzn.to/3X94BSD
Electronics
- Anker Powerbank: amzn.to/3CwsIkA
- Anker Dual Port Charger: amzn.to/3X3vEPo
- Garmin InReach Mini: amzn.to/3p0lxOz
- Black Diamond Spot Lite headlamp: amzn.to/3qwEtF1
Toiletries
- Diva Cup: amzn.to/3JdO9uO
- Kula Cloth: amzn.to/3JbixFT
- Portable Bidet: amzn.to/3p1N6ao
- Coin tissues: amzn.to/3NodZyx
- Deuce of Spades Trowel: amzn.to/3JzmjcH
- Bodyglide: amzn.to/3NuGZF3
Clothing
- Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket: amzn.to/3JefZXD
- OR Helium Rain Jacket: amzn.to/3JdH1hY
- SmartWool Socks: amzn.to/45VBu9z
- Injinji Toe Socks: amzn.to/3X1uZxX
- Buff: amzn.to/45VBEhb
- Aleader Water Shoes: amzn.to/3NrFtmZ
- Bug Net: amzn.to/3Cp8IjY
- ExOfficio Give-n-Go Briefs: amzn.to/3PiY4CS
- Low Renegade Hiking Boots: amzn.to/3oUnDzH
- Columbia Hiking Shirt: amzn.to/42xWe4c
- Tilley Sun Hat: amzn.to/43Dv8tU
- OR Sungloves: amzn.to/3qIfcrJ
- Foxelli Trekking Poles: amzn.to/3N4X7eT
For a full list of the solo gear set with product links and weight breakdowns, check out my lighterpack list: lighterpack.com/r/3uji7i
Note: There are a couple products that I got the name of wrong when I was narrating the video (the pack is called the Gregory Octal, not the Optica!), but the captions have the correct names :)

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@adventurenesss8387 4 года назад

Thank you for posting a really helpful & well executed video. Looking forward to seeing more.

@StevenTorrey Год назад

One thing to say about water: You are not only using water to drink, you are suing water to cook breakfast, lunch, dinner--including water for coffee or hot chocolate. Cooking water for the needs of a single meal could use up to half or more of your 1 liter bottle of water. I also find that nights are long, and a light for night-time reading is crucial, as well as light to find your way to camp latrines.

@johnanderson8096 3 года назад

Best gear list Ive ever seen... Thank you!!!

@pauletteskalko5909 3 года назад

Great gear presentation. I’m living at a higher elevation, so mostly hiking is above 6,000 ft. Even in summer, mornings and nights are chilly. Appreciate your helpful info, JMT was my initial inspiration for backpacking almost 50 years ago, still calls great memories.

@brittanywhalen9773 3 года назад

These are such great affordable gear options! Thank you so much for your knowledge 🤗

@mvwizardify 3 года назад

glad you found it useful! :D

@stephanieharbert2889 4 года назад

Love this video! Thank you so much.

@Bobobirdiebuddy1 3 года назад

Great! Very informative and well presented. I got a bunch of good ideas from what you showed us!

@JRoss707 Год назад

Thank you for your video, looks like an outstanding hike. I’ve hiked to from HI to Bishop pass so far I hope to finish the trail next year. Good gear round up.

@AhhTheBonnie 3 года назад

Brilliant Video Thanks!

@leejoycechung2162 3 года назад

Great info....thanks for sharing.

@rh1282 3 года назад

Excellent excellent job! Extremely practical, common sense, and realistic. Thank you very much

@GruntProof 2 года назад

Outstanding!

@jeffseng6385 3 года назад

Thank you! That was a lot of good info.

@kristymoore7052 4 месяца назад

I know that it’s been a few years for you, but I am finally going this year. Super, super. helpful information. I keep going back and forth with the rain pants and I think you and current weather have convinced me. I have the BRS stove that I had used for years, but I am bringing my MSR pocket rocker on this venture as I know it will require less fuel.

@illiteratespoon 2 месяца назад

A pocket rocket is a great idea! I definitely recommend the rain paints, even if it doesn't rain much it's great for keeping warm when you're hanging around camp. Hope you have a great adventure!

@RogerMain 3 года назад

Very well done my dear Great presentation Tks

@kissmyfreckles330 3 года назад

19 lbs!! that's quite impressive - I average around 25-30 lbs for a 4-day trek lol. Thank you for the video! I learned of so many items I had no idea even existed but super excited to try (toilet paper tablets!?? pee cloth??? what life changing inventions).

@mikegeo27 3 года назад

I have the same Tilley hat. Also love it.

@jazzfan7491 2 года назад

Charming narration!

@audrey3319 3 года назад

Excellent!

@rupa8896 22 дня назад

What hiking paints did you say we're your favorite ❤?

@smileyhappyradio 3 года назад

Great video! Im not sure what the real difference between exoficcio underwear and standard nylon hanes underwear, which last forever, and weigh nothing.

@jonwolf5210 3 года назад

Portable bidet 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@PaulBeiser 3 года назад

Great list and video, thanks! Lots of great ideas here, loved the way to backflush the Platy Filter! Did you have any concerns about pouring boiling water into a Ziploc bag, and the hot water leeching plastic into your meals? There are plastic bags designed for boiling water. Thanks again!

@mvwizardify 3 года назад

yeah, I was debating whether to bring a reusable silicon bag, but I didn't want to bother washing it (not a great reason, but I'm lazy haha). The ziploc bag is the freezer type, which supposedly can hold hot water, but I'm guessing there was some leeching.

@serafinahikes3467 3 года назад

I like your video, I'm going to try the JMT this year in Sept too. I booked my spot, but I feel like I'm not yet ready, sort of an if I'm ready, I'm going reservation. I just thought it would be so pretty there, but I want to know I will be ok with the altitude, so I plan a short overnight or two at altitude, before then.

@mvwizardify 3 года назад

That's definitely a good idea to spend a couple days acclimating to the altitude! You can also take Diamox to help if you think you'll be affected, I took it when I went to Machu Picchu.

@MrJacobmetcalf 3 года назад

@hope2someday691 2 года назад

Great video/presentation. I've never hiked the JMT, done pieces while hiking but just not the JMT. It's on my list now though. How did the campgrounds work? Was it assigned or first come. Thanx for the video!

@mvwizardify 2 года назад

We usually didn't stay in campgrounds on the JMT, there were just tent sites throughout the journey. The only campground we stayed at at Vermillion Valley Resort and it was first come :)

@lightwalker4558 3 года назад

Thanks for the gear review and list. I have done 99% of my hiking in/around New England. This will be somewhat different for me and I can use all the tips/lists I can get. I anticipate a similar pack weight and will bring some rain pants. What do you think about a lightweight trail umbrella for sun and rain?

@mvwizardify 3 года назад

I personally haven't used one, but I've heard really good things about lightweight trail umbrellas. I didn't see any JMTers with them, but did come across a family doing the PCT that used them. Seems like it could be really useful if you're going through a long section of desert or rain as you would on the PCT.

@lightwalker4558 3 года назад

@@mvwizardify Yeah, I have seen lots of them in the dessert parts of the PCT. Almost standard issue there.

@diannerrss 4 года назад

Hi! Hiking soon and also have the BSR stove. Was wondering how long a can of fuel lasted you? :o

@mvwizardify 4 года назад

Hi Dianna! We took the smaller 4oz fuel canister (total weight was around 7.4oz) for each leg of the trip. Our longest leg was just 6 days and there was a good amount of fuel left at the end of that leg. I normally had a cup of coffee in the morning and then the 2 of us would each eat a large freeze dried mountain house meal for dinner. Half the days we also had miso soup before dinner. Hope you have a great trip!

@jddrumkit 2 года назад

I enjoyed your video very much. I've been backpacking for a long time, and as I get older it is imperative to go lighter. This video helped in that regard. (19 lbs, wow!) It was very well organized. I didn't know about those coin towels, something I'll take from now on. I purchased the Gregory Optic backpack. I find it very comfortable to wear. Some reviewers for the pack said the hip belt tore at the seam next to the lumbar pad. Did you have any issues with the pack? Thank you! Great video!

@mvwizardify 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful! We didn't have any issues with the Gregory Optic/Octal packs, no tears or anything. I don't think either of us went over 35 pounds with them, so that might've helped. Overall, we loved the packs and they held up really well. Happy trails!

@jddrumkit 2 года назад

@@mvwizardify Thanks!🙏

@brockmcdonald5745 3 года назад

Great video. You mentioned some issues with your feet. Would you consider trail runners next time?

@mvwizardify 3 года назад

I tried the altra lone peaks on a shakedown trip beforehand and I had some trouble with them, but I'm open to trying them again!

@alexandrarust4045 2 года назад

Do you have an itinerary or nutrition video for JMT? I’m solo UL it aiming for less than 10 days. I’m an pretty avid trail ultra marathoner and I’d have to say the nutrition carry is my biggest concern.

@mvwizardify 2 года назад

I don't currently have videos on that - my itinerary wouldn't be that useful for you since we took over 20 days to do the JMT. If I were to do it again, I'd probably go even slower because I enjoy meandering in the forest, identifying plants and animals, and swimming in lakes haha. My only advice would be to pack very light if you want to move that fast. For bear cannisters, the Bearikade is top notch in terms of the ratio of weight to capacity as it's made of carbon fiber. They're quite expensive but you might be able to find one to rent/borrow like we did. You should be able to fit 10 days of food in the Expedition Bearikade. Although I would probably opt to go with their smallest size (the Scout Bearikade) and do 1 resupply because food is really heavy. If you really want to cut down on the weight of food, you could also only do cold foods to eliminate the stove and fuel weight. There are dried foods that you can just cold soak. There are tons of things you can cut weight on, it's all a matter of what comforts you want on the trail :) Hope that helps!

@markliechty6434 11 месяцев назад

Your link points to a 4 pound sleeping bag. Wonder if something changed on the product or amazon side.

@mvwizardify 11 месяцев назад

Looks like I linked the the MH Lamina bag which is what my husband had. He was pretty cold at night so I wouldn’t actually recommend that bag for doing the jmt in September. I had the MH Heratio 15 down bag, doesn’t seem like they sell them anymore though.

@texmexia49 3 года назад

GREAT breakdown! You know you can rent the inreach minis. Much cheaper.

@mvwizardify 3 года назад

very true!

@texmexia49 3 года назад

@@mvwizardify I have the Lanshan 2 tent too and love it. Took it on the TRT and it was great! The only thing I don’t like is how much water it holds after a rain and your right, for a $100 it can’t be beat. We also use the TP coins, soooo much lighter and lower volume than regular TP.

@mvwizardify 3 года назад

@@texmexia49 haha yes, loved the TP coins! Totally agree about the Lanshan holding water. We often packed it up wet because the morning frost would melt into it, but we would later lay it out to dry during our 2nd breakfast when it was warmer out.

@Vences5 3 года назад

I use mine all the time, even texting while on a plane, or while on a long bike ride where there is no signal

@windstarpro 3 месяца назад

Maybe I missed it. But, what do you do on the trail for that time of the month? My wife has a irregular cycle and sometimes starts at times we dont expect. Is there a good way to deal with this?

@illiteratespoon 2 месяца назад

yes, I mentioned bringing a diva cup/menstrual cup! It's linked in the description

@windstarpro 2 месяца назад

@@illiteratespoon thanks!