What I Carry

CAMP

X-Dream

My go-to for alpine ice and water ice. Aggressive picks, great swing weight, built for steep terrain.

Petzl

Gully (Adze + Hammer)

Steep glacier tool — adze side for chopping steps, hammer for pickets. Bridges the gap between axe and ice tool.

Grivel

74cm Straight Shaft Ice Axe

Classic glacier travel axe. Self-arrest, probe, anchor — the do-everything tool for moderate terrain.

Petzl

Vasak

Solid 12-point steel crampons. Reliable on glacier and moderate ice — the workhorse of my rack.

Scarpa

Mont Blanc Pro GTX

Stiff enough for front-pointing, light enough for 5000ft approaches. My go-to mountaineering boot.

Arc'teryx

AR-395a Harness

All-around alpine harness. Light for glacier travel, enough gear loops for a trad rack when needed.

Black Diamond

Vapor Helmet

Ultralight, great ventilation, fits over a beanie. The green one.

Mammut

Alpine Sender 9.0mm

My glacier rope. Thin and light for crevasse rescue systems, not a sport climbing rope.

Petzl

GriGri

Assisted braking belay device. Non-negotiable for any roped climbing.

Petzl

Reverso

Guide mode belay + rappel device. Lighter than the GriGri — great second device for multi-pitch.

Sterling

Hollowblock 2

Friction hitch cord for autoblock backup on rappels and crevasse rescue prussiks.

Petzl

Attache Locking Carabiner

Pear-shaped locker — belay biner, master point, anchor. Clean nose for smooth rope handling.

Petzl

Rocha Screw Lock Carabiner

Simple screw-gate locker. Reliable for glacier travel anchors and cordelette setups.

Petzl

Tibloc

Emergency ascender — weighs nothing, lives on my harness for crevasse rescue hauling.

Petzl

Nanotraxion

Progress capture pulley for Z-drag crevasse rescue systems. Tiny, bombproof.

Petzl

Pulley

Simple rescue pulley for mechanical advantage in haul systems.

Wild Country

Friends

Full trad rack. Lightweight, flexible stem, wide range. My primary cam set.

Black Diamond

Camalot C4 #0.3

Finger-crack size. Supplements the Wild Country set for thin placements.

Black Diamond

Camalot C4 #0.5

Thin hands. Another size I double up on — fits everywhere.

Totem

Totem Cam 0.5 (Black)

Wider range than a C4 at the same size. Holds in flared and shallow placements where others walk.

Black Diamond

Transfer LT Shovel

Lightweight avy shovel. Packable, sturdy enough for real digging. Part of the avy kit.

Himali

Monsoon Shell

Alpine shell — waterproof, breathable, pit zips. Handles Pacific NW rain and summit wind equally.

Mammut

Sun Hoodie

UPF sun protection that breathes on long glacier days. Hood up, sleeves down, no sunscreen needed on arms.

Outdoor Research

Cirque Lite Softshell Pants

Stretchy softshell pants for approaches and moderate alpine climbing. Move well, dry fast.

Coolibar

Balaclava

UPF balaclava for glacier days. Full face coverage without suffocating.

Badger

SPF 50 Sunscreen

Mineral zinc sunscreen — thick, stays put on sweaty glacier days. Reef safe too.

Vallon

Heron Glacier Glasses

Side shields, category 4 lenses. Essential for high-altitude snow travel — no snow blindness.

Blenders

Eclipse Sunglasses

Daily driver sunglasses for approaches, trail days, and driving. Cheap enough to not stress about.

Outdoor Research

Alti II GORE-TEX Mitt

Summit-day insurance above 12k. Bombproof when the wind comes up — top of my three-layer glove system.

Generic

Fingerless Fishing Gloves

Cheap Amazon fingerless gloves for belaying and rope work. Dexterity where you need it, grip where it counts.

Osprey

Mutant 38L

Alpine pack — stripped down, tool attachments, top-loading. For single-day alpine objectives.

Black Diamond

Speed 40L

Light and fast alpine pack. Crampon pocket, ice tool loops, nothing extra.

Blue Ice

DragonFly 18L

Summit pack. Ultra-minimal for the final push — just water, layers, and snacks.

Osprey

Atmos 65L

My do-everything pack. Carries heavy loads comfortably, ventilated back panel. Use it for most activities.

Osprey

Archeon Chest Rig

Quick-access chest pack for phone, snacks, sunscreen. Keeps essentials off the hip belt.

REI Co-op

Half Dome 2 SL+

Roomy, freestanding, handles PNW rain. Not ultralight but livable for multi-day trips.

Mountain Equipment

Glacier 700 Sleeping Bag

Down bag rated for alpine camps. Warm, packs small, handles cold bivy nights.

Exped

FlexMat (Z-Mat)

Closed-cell foam pad — bulletproof, no punctures, doubles as a sit pad. Pairs with the NeoAir for cold nights.

Therm-a-Rest

NeoAir XLite

R-value 4.2 in a tiny package. The inflatable pad that actually keeps you warm at altitude.

Odoland

6pcs Camping Cookware Mess Kit

Cheap as hell and has worked forever. Pot, stove, spork, mesh bag. Switching to JetBoil soon but this got the job done.

Canon

EOS R7

The hero camera for stills. Crop sensor keeps the kit light for long days; reach is great for wildlife.

Canon

RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM

Versatile walk-around lens. Light, stabilized, covers wide to portrait. My most-used lens on trail.

Canon

RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM

Telephoto reach for wildlife and compressed mountain landscapes. Surprisingly light for the range.

Canon

RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Incredible all-in-one kit lens. Wide to tele in one barrel — the lens I recommend to anyone starting out. (Mine broke, RIP.)

Peak Design

Capture Clip v3

Camera on your pack strap, instantly accessible. After some wear the clip loosened but still recommend for the concept.

DJI

Osmo Action 6 Pro

Chest + chin POV rig. Runs cold all day and the stabilization holds up on technical terrain.

Victory 4x4

Heavy Duty Rack

Full-length bed rack for the Colorado. Holds the rooftop tent, awning, and gear without flex.

Top Oak

Rooftop Tent

Pop up, sleep, fold down in the morning. Keeps you off the ground and out of the mud.

Top Oak

270° Awning

Wraps around the truck — rain or shine, you have a covered outdoor space in under a minute.

Top Oak

Water Tank

Mounted water tank for washing dishes, rinsing gear, and camp hydration. Gravity-fed, simple.

Softopper

Softopper (Tan)

Soft tonneau cover that integrates with the Victory 4x4 rack. Keeps gear secure and dry underneath.

Osprey

Transporter Carry-On

Work, travel, day-to-day. Suitcase-style opening with backpack straps. My one-bag travel setup.