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Michael Grobicki
Mountaineer // Trad Climber // Snowboarder
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There's something about the wilderness that completely captivates me, not a day passes where I don't think about my next trip into the backcountry.
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Michael Grobicki's Backpacking in Alaska
Created October 25, 2009
This list is what I brought with me on the backpacking section of my NOLS semester in Alaska. We spent 22 days backpacking through the Alaska Range just east of Healy in June. The weather varied from 60+ degrees to below freezing and snowing. I was pretty happy with what I had and probably won't make too many changes for future trips. Some things are omitted from the list because what I used isn't available here or it's just such a general item (like sunglasses or a baseball hat) that it's pretty easy to figure out what you like on your own. The main pieces of gear that aren't included in the list are wind pants, rain pants, and a waterproof shell. For rain gear I'd recommend going with your waterproof breathable material of choice and just finding gear that fits you well and has all of the features you would like. I'd recommend something like Gore-Tex Pro Shell as it's will keep you dry and can stand up to the rigors of hiking through Alaska (lots of bushwhacking). As for wind pants I'd go with a light softshell pant and just not bring shorts at all. I probably would have also brought along my Patagonia Micro Puff vest for a little extra warmth on some of the colder days/nights. This list is just to give people a general idea of what to bring, but what works for me won't necessarily work for everyone else. One thing that I'd have to say is avoid bringing anything down, expect it to be wet in Alaska.
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Enjoying the extra warmth of the jacket while taking a break in Alaska
Mountain Hardwear Compressor PL Insulated Jacket - Men's
October 18, 2009
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Exped DownMat Sleeping Pad
March 6, 2009
The 7 is 7 cm thick and the 9 is 9 cm thick, so the 9 will provide better insulation.
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