Warm day hike at 13,000ft (3962m)

Sample Gear List

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Gear List for Our Warm Weather 13er (mountain at 13,000 or above in altitude) Summit

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We try to provide both links to and weight measurements for the equipment we use. We consider two forms of cost: money and the discomfort of carrying your equipment. We think we make better decisions about what gear to buy and take with us when we know both and can balance those two “cost” tradeoffs against the benefits the equipment provides. So we weigh everything.

Our weight measurements may differ from those listed by the manufacturer due to differences in size (everyone in our family is small) as well as use (shaving off, adding dirt, etc.).

When we could, any links we provide are to the actual version of the equipment we use. If our version of equipment is no longer manufactured, we tried to provide a link to an appropriate next generation of the item, if one exists. If there is no link at all, the item has been discontinued and has no immediately comparable next-generation version.

We present our gear lists in the same categories you find on our website. These are modified versions of the “ten essentials,” placed in a more intuitive wording. But for every trip, our family goes over a ten essentials checklist, making sure we consider gear from each of those ten categories. Plus, when a trip calls for it, we add in our own category eleven and category twelve: technical equipment (such as climbing equipment) and electronic equipment (such as video, two-way radios, etc.). You can read more about the ten essentials, here. But the basic categories are:

  • Navigation

  • Sun protection

  • Insulation

  • Illumination

  • First Aid

  • Fire

  • Repair

  • Food

  • Hydration

  • Shelter

Gear lists are best used by identifying what type of gear is used, why it is used, and then finding the right brand and model of a piece of equipment that meets your particular needs - not just blindly purchasing the same items. Have questions? Put a comment in, below, or write us an email. We’re happy to help you navigate your gear decisions.

Finally, every gear list needs to be placed in context. You try to bring the right gear for the right set of activities and weather. So, here is the context for this trip:

  • Season: Summer

  • Highest Sleeping Elevation: N/A

  • Highest Elevation: 13,006 feet

  • Low Temperature: ~55 (Fahrenheit)

  • High Temperatures: ~75 (Fahrenheit)

  • Longest Distance in a Day: ~5mi

  • Most Elevation Gain in a Day: ~2000 feet

  • Climbing Style: N/A

  • Duration: 1 day

Item

Ounces

Quantity

Total Weight

Carrier

Link

Clothes, Shoes, and Accessories

Exofficio Give-N-Go 2.0 Sport Mesh Boxer Brief

2.55

1

2.55

Jason

https://www.exofficio.com/men/underwear/boxer-briefs/mens-give-n-go-2.0-sport-mesh-9-boxer-brief/AFS_613543141774.html

Injinji Trail Midweight Crew Sock (pair)

2.7

2

5.40

Jason

https://www.injinji.com/trail-2-0-midweight-crew.html

Arc'tyrex Palisade Pant

9.15

1

9.15

Jason

https://www.arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/palisade-pant

Simms SolarFlex Armor Shirt

10.2

1

10.20

Jason

https://www.moosejaw.com/product/simms-men-s-solarflex-armor-shirt_10417219

Patagonia R1 Regulator Fleece Pullover

9.8

1

9.80

Jason

https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-r1-regulator-fleece-pullover-hoody/40069.html

Patagonia Micro Puff Jacket

8.05

1

8.05

Jason

https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-micro-puff-jacket/84065.html

Eddie Bauer Rainier Storm Shell Pants

12.9

1

12.85

Jason

Outdoor Research Foray Rainshell Jacket

11

1

11.00

Jason

https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/mens-foray-gore-tex-jacket-279478#eyJvcl9zaXplIjoiNzIifQ__

Seirus Soundtouch Deluxe Thermax Liner Gloves

1.4

1

1.40

Jason

https://www.seirus.com/soundtouch-deluxe-thermax-6105.html

Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero

3.15

1

3.15

Jason

https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/seattle-sombrero-243505#eyJvcl9zaXplIjoiNzIifQ__

Hanes X-Temp Lightweight Boxer Briefs

1.9

2

3.80

Boys

https://www.hanes.com/bxpdx6.html

Smartwool Kids Light Hiking Crew Socks (pair)

2.25

4

9.00

Boys

https://www.smartwool.com/shop/kids-hiking-socks/kids-hike-light-crew-socks-sw001210

Reima Kuori Softshell Trousers

5.4

2

10.80

Boys

https://us.reima.com/collections/toddler-softshell-pants/products/kids-softshell-trousers-kuori

Patagonia Capilene Cool Sun Hoodie

3.8

2

7.60

Boys

https://www.patagonia.com/product/girls-capilene-cool-daily-sun-hoody/192964170223.html

All in Motion Boys Performance 1/4 Zip Pullover

7.6

2

15.20

Boys

https://www.target.com/p/boys-39-performance-1-4-zip-pullover-all-in-motion-8482-green-xs/-/A-77336116

Reima Vantti Softshell Fleece Lined Jacket

12.7

2

25.30

Boys

https://us.reima.com/collections/toddler-lightweight-jackets/products/water-dirt-repellent-softshell-jacket-fleece-liner-vantti

Reima Slana Windproof and Waterproof Trousers

8

2

16.00

Boys

https://us.reima.com/collections/toddler-softshell-pants/products/mid-season-pants-slana

Columbia Watertight Jacket

7

2

14.00

Boys

https://www.columbia.com/p/boys-watertight-jacket-1580641.html

Vbiger Kids Touchscreen Gloves (pair)

1

2

2.00

Boys

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GSZXBRT/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0

Adams Optimum II True Color Cap

2.25

2

4.50

Boys

https://www.team1newport.com/Adams-Optimum-II-True-Color-Cap-LP104/productinfo/ADLP104/

Balanced Tech Seamless Hipster Briefs

1.15

2

2.30

Kristina

https://www.amazon.com/Balanced-Tech-Classic-Seamless-Bikini/dp/B00RUE4UNC/ref=sr_1_3

Ryka Seamless Racerback Sportsbra

2.2

0

0.00

Kristina

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ryka-Women-s-Seamless-Textured-Front-Racerback-Sports-Bra-in-Black-2-Pack/619196847

Underarour Meridian Leggings

7.15

1

7.15

Kristina

https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/p/bottoms/womens-ua-meridian-leggings/1355916.html

Nike Element Dri-FIT 1/2 Zip

6.6

1

6.60

Kristina

https://www.nike.com/t/element-womens-half-zip-running-top-HCLp92/AA4631-606

Northface Shelbe Raschel Softshell Jacket

13.6

1

13.60

Kristina

https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/womens-jackets-vests-softshells/womens-shelbe-raschel-hoodie-nf0a4r7c

Scott Ultimate Down Jacket

19.9

1

19.85

Kristina

https://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/product/scott-ultimate-down-women-s-jacket?article=2777195303010

Eddie Bauer Rainier Storm Shell Pants

13.4

1

13.35

Kristina

Eddie Bauer BC-200 Shell Jacket

9.95

1

9.95

Kristina

New Balance Lightweight Touchscreen Running Gloves

0.9

1

0.90

Kristina

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F485HPR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image

Altice Venture Rx Glacier Glasses

2

1

2.00

Jason

https://www.opticus.com/altice-frames-details

Tifosi Wisp Womens Sunglasses

1.6

1

1.60

Kristina

https://www.tifosioptics.com/product/wisp-gloss-black/

Duco Kids Sunglasses Flexible Rubber Frame

1.15

1

1.15

Boys

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H19D8V0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title

Innov8 RocLite G 315 GTX (pair)

21.3

1

21.25

Jason

https://www.inov-8.com/us/roclite-g-315-gtx-mens-graphene-running-shoe

Altra Women's Loan Peak 4.5 (pair)

17.4

1

17.40

Kristina

https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/womens-shoes-trail/womens-lone-peak-45-al0a4qtx

Adidas Terrex AX2R CF Hiking Shoes (pair)

11.5

2

22.90

Boys

https://www.adidas.com/us/terrex-ax2r-cf-hiking-shoes/BB1930.html

Tents and Shelter

Sleeping

 

 

 

 

Backpacks and Bags

Lowe Alpine Ascent Superlight 30 Pack

20.5

1

20.50

Jason

https://www.amazon.com/Lowe-Alpine-Ascent-Superlight-Pack/dp/B06XXB2FHY

GoLite Jpeak 35L Pack

20

1

20.00

Kristina

REI Sprig 12L Pack

12

2

24.00

Boys

Electronics

Google Pixel 3 plus case

6.75

1

6.75

Jason

https://store.google.com/us/magazine/compare_pixel

Samsung Galaxy S10 plus case

7

1

7.00

Kristina

https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-s10/buy/?link=galaxy-s10

GoPro Hero 7 Black (with battery)

4.35

1

4.35

Jason

https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/cameras/hero7-black/CHDHX-701-master.html

GoPro Head Strap

3.9

1

3.90

Jason

https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/mounts-accessories/head-strap-plus-quickclip/ACHOM-001.html

Anker Powercore II 10000

7.55

1

7.55

Jason

https://www.anker.com/products/variant/powercore-ii-10000/A1230011

Black Diamond ReVolt (with batteries)

3.6

1

3.60

Jason

https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/headlamps-and-lanterns/revolt-350-BD620651_cfg.html#start=3

Garmin InReach Explorer+ (with batteries)

7.6

1

7.60

Jason

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/561269

Food, Water, and Kitchen

Hydrapack Stash 1L

3.75

5

18.75

All

https://hydrapak.com/products/stash-1-liter

1L of water

34

5

170.00

All

Honeymaid Graham Crackers (1 sheet)

0.5

8

4.00

Kristina

https://www.amazon.com/Honey-Maid-Family-Graham-Crackers/dp/B0793FP9YT/ref=sr_1_1

Honey Stinger Organic Waffles

1.1

16

17.60

Kristina

https://www.amazon.com/Honey-Stinger-Organic-Waffles-Strawberry/dp/B0898F97G5/ref=sr_1_4

Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews

1.8

8

14.40

Kristina

https://www.amazon.com/Honey-Stinger-Organic-Energy-Chews/dp/B084H2X7TX/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-nc-drs1_0

Wheat Thins Original (1 oz)

1

4

4.00

Kristina

https://www.amazon.com/Wheat-Thins-Original-Crackers-Family/dp/B000RLT4AE

First Aid and Repair

 

 

 

 

Personal Vitamins

0.05

1

0.05

Jason/Kristina

Personal Medications

0.05

1

0.05

Jason/Kristina

Ibuprofen

0.01

10

0.10

Jason

https://www.amazon.com/Basic-Care-Ibuprofen-Tablets-Count/dp/B074F297T8/ref=sr_1_4_mod_primary_new

Acetaminophen

0.01

10

0.10

Kristina

https://www.amazon.com/Basic-Care-Strength-Acetaminophen-Caplets/dp/B074F2H9VT/ref=sr_1_4_mod_primary_new

Band-Aid (10 count, various)

0.25

1

0.25

Jason

https://www.amazon.com/Band-Aid-Lifestyles-Adhesive-Bandage-Variety/dp/B00NHFV8CY/ref=sr_1_10

Neosporin Antibiotic Plus Pain Relief Ointment

1

1

1.00

Jason

https://www.amazon.com/Neosporin-Pain-Relief-Action-Ointment/dp/B000NQ10FK/ref=sr_1_4_mod_primary_new

3M Nexcare Durable Cloth First Aid Tape

2

1

2.00

Jason

https://www.amazon.com/Nexcare-Durapore-Durable-Leader-Hospital/dp/B001TSJ8XC/ref=sr_1_4

Meueller M-Wrap Pre Wrap

1.3

1

1.30

Jason

https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-M-Wrap-wrap-Athletic-Natural/dp/B01N9C28SB/ref=sr_1_28

Nitrile Gloves (pair)

0.25

1

0.25

Jason

https://www.amazon.com/Powder-Disposable-Nitrile-Gloves-Medical/dp/B08JD3FRBR/ref=sr_1_6

Grabber Toe Warmers (pair)

1

2

2.00

Jason

https://www.amazon.com/Grabber-Performance-TWES-Treat-Warmers/dp/B001O3032C/ref=sr_1_18

Thermarest Instant Field Repari Kit

0.55

1

0.55

Jason

https://www.thermarest.com/sleeping-pads/sleeping-pad-accessories/instant-field-repair-kit/03588.html

Gorilla Tape Handy Roll (partial)

0.75

1

0.75

Jason

https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-6100101-Handy-1-Pack-Black/dp/B001E5ZWT4/ref=sr_1_2

8 Inch Zip Ties

0.05

3

0.15

Jason

https://www.amazon.com/Pieces-Multi-Purpose-Locking-Tensile-Strength/dp/B07SJTQWX2/ref=sr_1_1_sspa

Hygiene and Topicals

 

 

 

 

 

Combat Wipes

6

1

6.00

Kristina

https://www.amazon.com/Combat-Wipes-Ultralight-Biodegradable-Backpacking/dp/B074DDCW8B/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-nc-drs1_0

Garden Goddess Mineral Sunscreen Stick (Sport SPF 50)

1.15

1

1.15

Jason

https://www.amazon.com/Goddess-Garden-Sport-Mineral-Sunscreen/dp/B08HVRXQST/ref=sr_1_2

Banana Boat Sport Lip Balm (SPF 50)

0.25

1

0.25

Jason

https://www.amazon.com/Banana-Boat-Sport-Sunscreen-Count/dp/B006Q54CW0/ref=sr_1_5

C19 Hand Sanitizer

2

1

2.00

Kristina

https://kabanaskincare.com/products/c19-antimicrobial-hand-sanitizer-gel-70-ethanol-3-fluid-ounce-tube/

Betterway Bamboo Toilet Paper (partial)

2

1

2.00

Kristina

https://www.gobetterway.com/products/premium-bamboo-double-rolls

Technical Climbing Gear

 

 

 

 

Leki Micro Vario Cor-Tec TA AS Trekking Pole (pair)

20.8

1

20.80

Jason

https://www.rei.com/product/148202/leki-micro-vario-cor-tec-ta-as-trekking-poles-pair

Black Diamond Trail Pro Trekking Poles (pair)

18.6

2

37.20

Boys

https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/trail-pro-trekking-pole-BD1125046016ALL1.html

Dog Supplies

Doogy Do Good Waste Bags

1.1

2

2.20

Kristina

https://www.amazon.com/Doggy-Good-Biodegradable-Vegetable-Based-Environment/dp/B01LXVVH1I/ref=sr_1_1_sspa

Wellness Complete Health Dog Food (partial)

8

1

8.00

Kristina

https://www.amazon.com/Wellness-Complete-Natural-Food-Whitefish/dp/B01ADDG6TC/ref=sr_1_3

Sea to Summit X Bowl

2.8

1

2.80

Kristina

https://seatosummitusa.com/collections/camping-gear/products/x-bowl

Tuff Mutt Hands Free Dog Leash

10

1

10.00

Baxter

https://www.tuffmutt.net/product/hands-free-dog-leash/

Boots and Barkley Comfort Dog Collar

4.2

1

4.20

Baxter

https://www.target.com/p/comfort-dog-collar-gray-boots-barkley/-/A-80266535

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