John Muir Trail 2026
- Category Weight
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Big Four
4.54 lb
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Cook System
0.77 lb
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Water Filtration
0.29 lb
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Bathroom Kit
0.21 lb
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Worn
3.95 lb
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Clothing
2.02 lb
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Electronics
1.28 lb
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Miscellaneous
2.75 lb
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Toiletries/Ditty Bag
0.13 lb
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First Aid Kit
0.16 lb
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Extra Gear
0 lb
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Extra Apparel
0 lb
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Wish List
0 lb
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Big Four
Weight qty -
Backpack
Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60 $399
21.6
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Quilt
EE Enigma 10 degree $355
20.8
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sleeping pad
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT
11.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Tent
Durston X-Mid Pro 1
15.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Tent stakes
DAC 8"
16
g4
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Tent stakes
DAC 6"
7
g4
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Cook System
Weight qty -
Stove
BRS 3000T
25
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Fuel
Jetboil 100g
7
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Pot
Toaks 750ml titanium w/ lid
102
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Spoon
Tito titanium spork
15
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Lighter
Bic Mini
11
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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-
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Water Filtration
Weight qty -
Water filter
Katadyn BeFree
63
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Water storage
Smart Water bottle
1.2
oz2
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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-
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Bathroom Kit
Weight qty -
Trowel
Naceture
27
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Hygiene cloth
Kula cloth
13
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Wipes
Pact wipes (1 per day)
2
g3
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Mycelium tabs
x3 (3 per day)
1
g9
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Waste bag
Waste bag for wipes
2
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Hand sanitizer
1/2 full
37
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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-
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Worn
Weight qty -
Trekking poles
CMT Carbon fiber trekking poles
8
oz2
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sports bra
Green all in motion
95
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Underwear
Hurley
19
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Socks
Liner socks
28
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Socks
Darn Tough
48
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Pants
REI Co-op Sahara Convertible 6S (a little too big)
332
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sun hoody
OV Altitude
3.4
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Buff
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Boots
Xero Ridgeway S6
22.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sunglasses
Tahari
24
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Hat
FHA
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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-
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Clothing
Weight qty -
Rain Jacket
Frog Toggs UL2 Small
5.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Gloves
Mittens
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Base Layer
UNIQLO Heattech warmer shirt
103
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Base Layer
UNIQLO Heattech warmer pants
95
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Down Jacket
Mountain Hardware Ghost Whisperer
6.9
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Mid-layer
Burgeon Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie
4
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Extra Socks
Liner
28
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Extra Socks
Darn Tough
48
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sleep Socks
White fuzzy
52
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Extra Underwear
Hurley
19
g2
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Bathing suit
Blue bikini
60
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
-
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Electronics
Weight qty -
Headlamp
Nitecore NU20 360 lumen
39
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Power Bank
Nitecore NB10000 Gen3
154
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Cube
Double C
2
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Charging cable
C to C
18
g2
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Phone
iPhone 16 Max Pro
220
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Pad inflator
Karmater (Amazon)
54
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Thermometer
Govee H5074
22
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
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Miscellaneous
Weight qty -
Bear canister
BV 475
36
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Pillow
Trekology 2.0
104
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Pack Liner
Nylofume
26
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Knife
Victorinox classic
21
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Mosquito net
Even Naturals
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Map
Nat Geo JMT (sections)
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Towel
Elite trail magic
20
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
-
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Toiletries/Ditty Bag
Weight qty -
Gear tape
Tenacious Tape patches x6
4
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Soap
Camp suds
27
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Chapstick
Aquaphor
13
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sunscreen
0.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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-
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First Aid Kit
Weight qty -
Quick Clot
7
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Closure devices
Micromend
6
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Alcohol pads
3
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Gauze
2 4x4s
0
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Bandaids
1 large, 1 medium, 1 finger, 3 regular
8
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Hydrocolloid
1 large, 1 medium, 1 small
8
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Eye drops
Single
1
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Leukotape
Strips
4
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Random
Needle, duct tape, rubber band, safety pin
7
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Meds
x2 Claritin, x2 zofran, x3 simethicone, x4 aspirin, x2 pepto
10
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Meds
x2 immodium, x2 Benadryl, x10 ibuprofen, x4 excedrin
10
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Meds
x6 Tylenol, mupiricin, triple abx ointment, x1 cepacol
10
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Extra Gear
Weight qty -
Backpack
XS REI Flash 55L
40
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sleeping quilt
Zenbivy Light Bed 25 degree plus stuff sack
33
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Bear canister
BV 450
33
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Paracord
Durston extra guy line
23
g0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Compass
Suunto
30
g0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sleeping pad
Nemo Tensor All-Season
19
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Water Filter
Sawyer Mini
50
g0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Cup
Old school brown mug
2
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Cup
Fold-a-cup small
25
g0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Megawarmers
18 hour
52
g0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Poncho
Cheap one
35
g0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Emergency blanket
Lightning X
47
g0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Camera
Sony A6500 plus pancake lens
20
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Panty Liner
2
g0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Tampon
5
g0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
-
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Extra Apparel
Weight qty -
Poncho/Groundsheet
Saphirose
7
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Beanie
GGG Alpaca
34
g0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sun Hoody
TBMPOY Amazon Blue, thick/warm
209
g0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Fleece Mid-Layer
North Face
7
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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T-shirt
Pink
98
g0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Biker shorts
Black Old Navy M
156
g0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Base Layer
UNIQLO Heattech warmest shirt
218
g0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Base Layer
UNIQLO Heattech warmest pants
193
g0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Base Layer
Patagonia blue long-sleeve
159
g0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Base Layers
Amazon Merino Wool
15
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Bandana
Purple
24
g0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
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Wish List
Weight qty -
Backpack
Kakwa 55 $199
29.2
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Backpack
Gossamer Gear Gorilla 50 $192
31.2
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Camp sandals
Xero Z-Trail EV $79.99
8
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Tent Stakes
MSR Groundhogs
0.46
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Tent Stakes
MSR Groundhog minis
0.35
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Hiking Pants
REI Co-op Sahara Convertible size 4S
0
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Gloves
New set of water resistant warm gloves/mittens
0
g0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Gloves
Sun gloves
0
g0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Socks
Injinji toe liner socks
0
g0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Socks
Darn Tough Light Hiker sock
0
g0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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