John’s Climbing Gear
This is an evolving list of the more significant components of my gear collection. Much of this will be used for our April climbs. I also recommend checking out Alan Arnette’s excellent gear round-up.
Insulation
Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero Jacket
Shells
Top – Mountain Hardwear Exposure II Parka
Bottom – Mountain Hardwear Exposure II Bib
Middle Layers
Top – REI Power Stretch Half-Zip
Base Layers
Top – REI Heavyweight MTS Long-Sleeve Crew
Bottom – REI Heavyweight MTS Bottoms
Gloves
REI Switchback Gloves
Black Diamond Mercury Mitts
Head
Seirus Quick Clava
Teotepec Buff
Eyes
Julbo – Dolgan
Oakley Proven OTG Goggles
Socks
Liner – Smartwool Merino Liner
Heavy – REI Merino Wool Expedition Socks
Boots
Asolo AFS 8000
SuperFeet Green Insoles
Gaiters
OR Expedition Crocodiles
Backpack
Kelty Coyote 4900 (Replacing 2009)
Crampons
Black Diamond Contact Strap
Ice Tools
Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe
Sleeping
Sleeping Bag – ALPS Mountaineering 20F Crescent Lake
Inflatable Pad – Therm-a-Rest TrailPro
Insulation – Therm-a-Rest RidgeRest
Poles
Leki Trail Makalu
Cooking
Jetboil Personal Cooking System
Light
Black Diamond Spot
Brinkmann 1 Watt L.E.D. Flashlight
Hydration
MSR 10L Dromedary w/ Hydration Kit
Nalgene Water Bottles
Tent
Kelty Grand Mesa 2
4 Season to be added soon
Watch-Altimeter Suunto Core
Common Foods
Twinings Teas
Mountain House freeze dried meals
Clif Bars
Cytomax drink powder
Honey Stinger Energy Chews
StarKist Albacore Tuna
Taster’s Choice Instant Coffee
Lipton Cup-a-Soup
Quaker Instant Oatmeal
Idahoan Instant Mashed Potatoes
First Aid – Hygiene
Adventure Medical Ultralight .9
Action Wipes
Advil
Immodium
Also check out Jermaine’s gear.
This post was written by John Little


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