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<blockquote data-quote="Timnterra" data-source="post: 1614619" data-attributes="member: 55944"><p>I think good socks are more important than most other things. I used wool with liners and then "smart wool" for years but I discovered "fits socks" about six years ago and have not found anything that can match them since. I carry at least four pairs. </p><p>-I use a jetboil stove for everything and it is great especially the coffee press. One canister lasts a looong time. I carry two and have never needed the second one. </p><p>- You need lots of water every day at those elevations to keep from getting altitude sickness. Do you plan to bring a filter or use tablets or a UV light? I've used several filters and the one that pumps the easiest and fastest is made by MSR called the "sweetWater" I would carry backup tablets if you go with the UV light, but it is much smaller and lighter than a pump.</p><p>- August and September are monsoon season for a lot of high altitude places in the Rockies. Expect to have a rain shower every evening around 4pm. Pack everything in water tight bags within your pack and get a pack cover just in case. Watch out for lightning, if you are up on top glassing I would get down as soon as you see clouds building!</p><p>- investing in a good tent can save several lbs. I am very impressed with the Tipi style tents for ease of use and ultra lightweight construction. But there are really good small dome tents out as well. I'd look at the Kuiu tents if you want a dome</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Timnterra, post: 1614619, member: 55944"] I think good socks are more important than most other things. I used wool with liners and then “smart wool” for years but I discovered “fits socks” about six years ago and have not found anything that can match them since. I carry at least four pairs. -I use a jetboil stove for everything and it is great especially the coffee press. One canister lasts a looong time. I carry two and have never needed the second one. - You need lots of water every day at those elevations to keep from getting altitude sickness. Do you plan to bring a filter or use tablets or a UV light? I’ve used several filters and the one that pumps the easiest and fastest is made by MSR called the “sweetWater” I would carry backup tablets if you go with the UV light, but it is much smaller and lighter than a pump. - August and September are monsoon season for a lot of high altitude places in the Rockies. Expect to have a rain shower every evening around 4pm. Pack everything in water tight bags within your pack and get a pack cover just in case. Watch out for lightning, if you are up on top glassing I would get down as soon as you see clouds building! - investing in a good tent can save several lbs. I am very impressed with the Tipi style tents for ease of use and ultra lightweight construction. But there are really good small dome tents out as well. I’d look at the Kuiu tents if you want a dome [/QUOTE]
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