Welcome to the journey. This page includes some of my current favorite Mountaineering and Backpacking gear. This is a "work-in-progress"…BIG TIME, as I am inexperienced in this adventure. But as in most things, I research the SNOT out of everything. So right now, this is a snapshot in time of some of current gear choices.
First, some money saving tips:
REI 20% coupons go out in November, March, and May
REI credit card 5% back
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PACK
Mystery Ranch Bridger 65 ($349): https://bit.ly/3rL1l0R
Osprey Atmos AG 65 ($325): https://bit.ly/3VkkIM3
SLEEP
REI Igneo 25 Sleeping Bag (discontinued)
NEMO Tensor Insulated Sleeping Pad ($199.95): https://bit.ly/3T7RKwQ
COOK/EAT/HYDRATE
MSR PocketRocket 2 Mini Stove Kit ($89.95): https://bit.ly/3EEMOLM
WEAR
Jackets
Parka (RENT)
Soft Shell Jacket
Hard shell
Layers
Base layer
Midweight
Pants
Base Layer
Soft Shell Pants
Hard shell
Gloves
Light weight
Medium weight
Heavy weight mittens
Head
Buff
Warm Hat
Eyes
Julbo Shield Polarized Reactiv Sunglasses ($230): https://bit.ly/3RNUw9n
Goggles
FEET
Boots (RENT)
Approach Shoes
Socks
Gaiters
TENT
Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL 2 ($399): https://bit.ly/3ErrQjE
SAFETY
Helmet
Trekking Poles
Harness
Ice Axe
Carabiner
Crampons
Avalanche Transceiver
Headlamp
First Aid Kit
OTHER STUFF
Helinox Chair Zero ($129): https://bit.ly/3RR3KSt
BearVault BV450 Bear Canister ($76.95): https://bit.ly/3fRCF4d
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