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Gear for Tour du Mont Blanc 2024Base weight: 9.58 lbs

Pack1.45 lbs

  • ESC Ranger
  • Nylofume Pack Liner
  • Drawstring Bag

Sleeping1.18 lbs

  • Sleeping Bag Liner
  • Exped Mega Pillow

Clothing6.40 lbs

  • Vuori Kore Shorts x 2
  • Smartwool boxer briefs Underwear x 2
  • Darn Tough Ankle Socks
  • Goodr Sunglasses
  • Arc'teryx Trucker Hat
  • Topo Athletic Pursuit Shoes
  • Mueller Knee Stabilizer Knee Braces
  • Mountain Hardwear down jacket
  • Senchi Designs Wren Alpha Hoodie Pullover
  • Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket
  • Outdoor Research Echo sun hoody x 2
  • Smartwool Long sleeve Shirt
  • Vuori Kore joggers
  • Crocs Classic Clogs Sandals

Water0.87 lbs

  • Nalgene Water Bottles
  • Katadyn BeFree water Filter

Hygiene1.05 lbs

  • Toothpaste tablets
  • Foldable Toothbrush
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Dr. Bronners Body/Hair Wash
  • PackTowl Towel
  • Deodorant
  • Toilet paper
  • Body Wipes

Aid Kit0.21 lbs

  • Med + Repair Kit

Electronics1.55 lbs

  • Wired Headphones
  • Nitecore NB10000 Powerbank
  • Garmin Enduro 2 GPS Watch
  • iPhone 16 Pro Phone
  • Cables
  • Outlet Adapter
  • Anker Wall Charger
  • Garmin inReach SOS

Miscellaneous1.28 lbs

  • Playing cards
  • CNOC Cork Trekking Pole
  • Picaridin insect repellent Bug Wipes
  • SPF 15 Chapstick
  • 33 SPF Joshua Tree sun stick Sunblock
  • Earplugs
  • reading Glasses
  • Passport
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