John on the summit of Mt. Belford
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  • Derek (100 Peaks): Looks like a nice day up there. I will climb it when I return.
  • Mark Rickert: This article was so well written. Great information for the newbie mountaineer, or even someone...
  • Desmond H: Sooooooo Bad Ass!!! Not gonna lie, class 3 still gives me the heebee jeebees, as I’ve had more than...
  • Boat: Good to hear man. Can’t wait to hear about your trip.
  • Mugo: Good. Safe driving back to sea level!
  • Mar 22, 2009

    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.

    Outer
    Top – Marmot PreCip
    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
    Vasque Breeze GTX
    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
    Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork
    Leki Trail Makalu (broken on Mt. Belford)

    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.

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