Gear for Backpacking in the Wind River Range
Essential gear for backpacking in the Wind River Range
Ledlenser MH-7: In the midst of the midnight tempest I leave my tent to make sure everything is still attached to the ground. Thanks to the incredible, downright surprising brightness of the LedLenser MH-7 headlamp, refastening my lines is a quick and easy job. (Side note, this is true. The storm was so bad I went outside in my underwear at midnight to make sure my tent was still attached to the earth).
Jetboil Flash: I can handle cold and I can handle wet as long as I can have a nice warm meal at the end of the day. The rugged reliability of Jetboil Flash (and the entire Cooking System) absolutely cannot be beat in this regard; there are no conditions it can’t handle.
Also, it comes in blue, matching the Ledlenser and my Feathered Friends jacket and merino wool base layer.
Feathered Friends Eos Men’s Down Vest: My Feathered Friends Eos vest was a bit of an afterthought while packing, something I added just in case it got cold. By day 2 of this trip I was living in it, beyond grateful for the quality and warmth in such a lightweight package. Also, blue.
Sony A1 & 24-100mm G Series: The Sony A1 and the 24-105mm G turned out to be the perfect package for this area; compact yet versatile, rugged yet lightweight. The perfect blend of resolution and sensitivity plus a wide range of focal lengths for everything from expansive ridgelines to tight cirques.
Sawyer Squeeze Filtration System: I’ve carried my Sawyer filter through hundreds of miles of wilderness on three different continents and the only time I ever got sick was when I left it at home. Lightweight, reliable, and from a company that gives back.
