Gear List: September in the Sierras
Gear for a September High Sierra Trip
This week, I’ll be headed to the High Sierra to enjoy some end-of-the-season hiking. Temperatures in the day will in the 60s and 70s with a predicted low at night in the 20’s and 30’s. There’s a 20% chance of rain, wind, and thunderstorms for the next week, so I’m bringing lots of good coverage and cold weather gear.
I’ll be camping at the trailhead tonight, so will possibly switch in a full length inflatable pad or an inflatable torso pad+full length Thinlight Insulation pad depending on how cold or warm I am tonight.
This is my first time using the new Gossamer Gear Gorilla, which, unlike my Kumo, will fit a bear can. I’m using the Bearikade, because, although bear cans aren’t required in this area, hanging is required and I passionately dislike the process of hanging food in the cold, dark, and rain. I borrowed the bear can from a friend for a Yosemite trip that didn’t end up happening due to wildfires, so want to try it out on this trip, instead.
We’ll be out for 4 days and then I’m going to add on another trip afterwards for another 2 nights, 3 days if the weather holds. I’m excited to be getting back to one of my favorite hiking places ever.
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