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This single person tent it just what I need. Fairly light for how roomy it is (22 sqr feet!) this is certainly a great piece of gear. This tent is one of the lightest double-walled free standing tents on the market today.

This will be the pack that carries all my gear for 2663 miles. Heavier than some packs but known for durability and quality, this pack should meet my needs effectively.

Warm, soft, and most importantly, light. What more could a backpacker ask for in a sleeping bag? This bag will be my bed for almost 5 months, so I've picked one that will be everything I need.

The legs simply unzip above the knee to turn these pants into shorts. This will provide me with the flexibility I need to switch between shorts during the day, and pants during the cooler nights and mornings.

These t-shirts are some of the best for backpacking that I've ever used. They're light-weight and they wick moisture away from the body really well. I'll be carrying one, and wearing one at all times.

This long sleeve shirt is designer to keep me cool and free from sun-burn in the desert areas. Its bright white color, while getting dirty quickly, will hopefully keep me cool.

This is another set of the zip-off pants without the legs. I take two pairs of the shorts, and one pair of the legs, that way if one rips, I have the other to use.

Instead of taking a hat, I personally prefer a balaclava. The full covering overs a great deal of warmth at a small price weight wise.

Instead of taking bulky cotton socks, I will be packing 4 pairs of these light weigh socks. My feet are very sensitive, hence the 4 pairs (3 for hiking, 1 dry pair for sleeping in.)

Light weight and water wicking are the two most important things when looking for undergarments. I've hiked with these before and been very happy.

This vest is one of the best. Hand-made in California, these vests are super light, and really warm. This will keep my core warm when I stop at nights and in the mornings.

Known for being one of the most breathable and light weight rain jacket, this will add a little warmth as an outer shell, but most importantly it will cut wind, and keep the rain out.

While hiking in the sun, a sun hat that covers the neck and head is essential to keep from getting too hot and sunburned. This hat is equipped with a mesh part to let the heat out.

Full gloves are a little overkill (you usually try to avoid playing in the snow) but having some warm light weight liners can be nice to cut the wind and add a little warmth.

New Balance makes this light-weight trail shoe with a stiff sole for hiking and hard trail running. This shoe will be great for my trip- in addition to it being light and offering a lot of support, it is a very breathable shoe.

This jacket provides warmth and protection against wind and rain to a small degree. Combined with the Western Mountaineering vest, I should stay plenty warm, even in the high elevations of the Sierras.

Having a pad to sleep on is not only important for comfort, but more importantly for warmth. This foam pad will give me the lift off the ground that I need to stay warm while I sleep.

To keep from getting giardia, I will be treating any questionable water with iodine to kill all the bacteria in it. A single bottle is enough o treat over 500 gallons of water, so I only need to carry a small amount.

To take some of the stress off my knees and to provide extra traction when crossing mountain streams or snowy passes I will be hiking with these trekking poles. They are made of carbon fiber and have shock absorbers.

This little LED headlamp really lights up the night. Useful for hiking at night, or just setting up or breaking camp in the dark this headlamp is needed. I have hiked with one of these for the last year and love it.

To keep sticks/sand/marmots/twigs and other undesirables out of my shoes I will be wearing gaiters. These are not snow gaiters, but are instead designed for hikers, made to be breathable and comfortable.

My dad designed this alchohol stove to be durable and function great in the wind. The 16oz boil time is about 6 minutes in still air, and about 7 minutes in a stiff breeze. Its heavy but I think the ability to work well in the wind will be worth it.

This multi-tool has pliers, scissors, blade, can opener, bottle opener, and screwdrivers. Its a good compromise between lightweight and durable. And its orange. And thats cool.

I'll need to be prepared like a good Boy Scout, so I will be bringing a first aid kit with everything from super-glue to aspirin. For a complete list of items included, please email me. I don't know everything yet.

A ground cloth is key to keeping the tent in good shape. The most famous material for this ground cloth is of course, Tyvek (yes, that stuff you see on houses under construction).

Removing the card board core of toilet paper not only saves weight but also allows for easy dispensing.

A solid camera at 7.1mp and built in image stabilization makes for a high-end camera in a fairly light body. It also takes AA batteries which was essential for my purposes—— there was nowhere to plug in a charger.

A light tripod like this will enable me to get photos in low light circumstances, as well as getting photos of myself. Its light, durable, and easily wraps around a tree branch.