Gear used in September 2026
I was really glad that I went with my 20F bag instead of my 0F zpacks sleeping bag. And paired with the exped ultra 1R sleeping pad, I was still too warm. I would tuck my feet into the bottom and then didn’t need to pull it over me until later in the night.
In August, I switched from a 52L zpacks arc blast to their 40L arc haul. I didn’t need all the space so I’m loving the smaller size despite adding a few ounces to my base weight.
On this trip I also carried flip flops, swim trunks and a tank top. They probably weighed about 1.5 pounds. I never used them and wished I had left them behind.
I was glad to have my umbrella which I used the last day on the roadwalk back to Isthmus. The trail is pretty shadeless and mostly exposed. There are picnic benches along the way with a pergula-like top on them. They do not provide solid shade. Campsites like Shark Harbor and Parsons Landing have no shade structures. Given how hot this trail can be, I think it is wise to bring something to make your own shade. After a full day in the sun, I took refuge sitting on my gg 1/8″ pad in the shade provided by the outhouse at Shark Harbor.
I took an extra 2L water bladder but didn’t need it. There was enough water at campsites or other spots along the way that I never needed to carry more than my 2.4L capacity with bottles. Since there are no natural water sources, I did not bring a filter. Unfortunately, the water at campgrounds comes out of spigots quite warm and poor tasting.
Do you like the constant sound of the ocean? If not, bring some ear plugs. Don’t want to listen to drones and gun shots at Black Jack Campground? Bring ear plugs.
| DESCRIPTION | OZ | LB |
| zpacks 40L arc haul with hip belt pockets | 21 | |
| zpacks 20F wide down bag | 18.7 | |
| big agnes platinum fly creek UL1 + ba groundsheet | 35.8 | |
| 75.5 | 4.7 | |
| exped ultra 1R | 11 | |
| gossamer gear 1/8″ pad | 4 | |
| msr pack towel | 0.7 | |
| toilet kit: | ||
| (snow stake, tp, hand sanitizer, wipes, powder) | 3 | |
| pills/prescription: | ||
| (ibuprofen, anti-diarrhea, anti-hist, vicodin, thyroid hormone) | 2 | |
| calcium, multi-vit | 2 | |
| zpacks wallet | 1 | |
| trash compator bag/paint strainer stuff sacs | 2 | |
| zpacks front utility fanny pack | 2 | |
| golite umbrella | 8 | |
| cocoon pillow | 3.8 | |
| 2 1L smart water bottles | 2.8 | |
| 12oz bottle | 1.1 | |
| 2L platypus bladder | 1 | |
| first aid/sewing/repair kit: | ||
| (bandaid, needle, ray way thread, air mattress patch, qtip, leukotape, tenacious tape) | 1 | |
| swiss army manager knife | 1 | |
| toothbrush/floss/paste | 2 | |
| night guard | 1 | |
| sunscreen/hibiclens/lotion/essential oils | 2.5 | |
| permit | 1 | |
| spoon | 0.5 | |
| 53.4 | 3.4 | |
| icebreaker long john bottom (for sleeping/camp only) | 5.5 | |
| icebreaker long john top (for sleeping/camp only) | 5.6 | |
| injinji socks | 1.6 | |
| jockey underwear | 1.4 | |
| appalachian gear all-paca fleece | 14 | |
| icebreaker bra | 2.7 | |
| buff | 1.2 | |
| sun gloves | 1.5 | |
| patagonia houdini jacket | 3.7 | |
| 37.2 | 2.3 | |
| google pixel w/ case | 7.7 | |
| anker powercore 20000mHa | 12.2 | |
| sony a6300 body wirh lens 55-210 | 28 | |
| falcam f38 backpack clip | 1 | |
| gopro 13 | 6 | |
| gopro batteries in case | 12 | |
| ulanzi mt88 backpack mount with tripod | 3 | |
| pixel buds a | 2.5 | |
| cords, plug | 2.4 | |
| garmin inreach explorer+ | 7.5 | |
| petzl tikka xp headlamp | 3 | |
| 85.3 | 5.3 | |
| TOTAL | 15.7 | |
| clothing worn: | ||
| prana stretch zion pant/shorts | ||
| eddie bauer hooded sun shirt | ||
| jockey underwear | ||
| glamorise bra | ||
| injinji socks | ||
| handkerchief | ||
| dirty girl gaiters | ||
| trucker hat | ||
| leki trekking poles | ||
| sunglasses | ||
| garmin watch | ||
| chapstick | ||
| new balance men’s fresh foam x hierro v7 |
