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Camp Sherman, Mt Rainier

Here is a listing of the gear and equipment I will be taking on the hike. I will be adding items as the trip gets closer, and I make final selections.

  • MSR Hubba Tent & Footprint
  • Gregory Palisade Pack
  • REI Kilo Flash + 40 Goose Down Sleeping bag
  • Thremarest Trail Lite Sleeping Pad
  • Marmot Impulse Jacket
  • Marmot Precip Pants
  • Garmin Map 76S GPS
  • Sporthill XC Top
  • Northface Fleece Top
  • Mid-Length Gaitors
  • Treking Poles
  • Mammut Windstopper Fleece Gloves.
  • 3 Pair Smartwool Socks
  • 3 Pair Sock Liners
  • 1 Short Sleeve T-Shirt
  • 1 Long Sleeve T-Shirt
  • 1 Tank Top
  • 1 Convertible Pants
  • 1 Pair Polypropylene Long Underwear
  • Fleece Windstopper Cap
  • 2 Running Shorts (Underwear & Swimming Suit)
  • Digital Camera
  • Liner Gloves
  • Stove & Fuel
  • Water Filter
  • Fishing Pole
  • Fishing Tackle
  • Sun hat
  • Towel
  • Camp Shoes
  • Head Lamp
  • Micro Flashlight
  • Extra batteries
  • Personal effects (inlcuding Ibprofen, aspirin, bug repellent)
  • Compass
  • Leatherman
  • Matchs
  • Small pot
  • Pot holder
  • Fork, Spoon (Lexan)
  • Titanium cup with cover
  • 1 Sierra Cup
  • 2 Nalgene 32 oz Water bottles
  • 1 Nalgene 96 oz Catene
  • 50 ft Parachute Cord
  • Camp Chair
  • Pacific Trail Guide
  • Maps
  • Sun Glasses
  • First-Aid Kit
  • Plastic Trash Bags
  • Pack Cover
  • Paper, Pencil, Stamped Envelopes
  • Watch
  • ID

I will also be carrying 4-6 days of food throughout the hike and resupplying as a I proceed. I hope to carry no more then 2 lbs of food for each day. A typical day's meals will consist of the following:

Breakfast: Oatmeal or Granola, mixed with nuts and dried fruits. (I will have premixed the cereal with powdered milk); protein bar, coffee.

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Lunch: 7oz of salmon, tuna, or chicken with 1-2 oz of cheese. Crackers and candy bar. Crystal Light drink.

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Dinner: Nile dry soups, Mountain House or Backpacker Pantry freeze dried dinners, Crystal Light drink, hot chocolate for cold rainy nights. (Which are hopefully few to none.)

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Munchies: Nuts, dried fruit, and candy.

Sunrise on Mt. Rainier
You go first!
Hayden starting South Sister Climb
Early Morning Start
Summit Mt Hood