John Muir Trail Gear/Packing List
| Quantity | Description | Required | Optional | Luxury | |
| 1 | Backpack | X | |||
| 1 | Sleeping bag | X | |||
| 1 | Sleeping pad | X | |||
| 1 | Trekking poles | X | |||
| 1 | Headlamp | X | |||
| 1 | Sun hat | X | |||
| 1 | Light gloves | X | |||
| 1 | Buff | X | |||
| 1 | Down or fleece jacket | X | |||
| 1 | Rain poncho, include ropes and stakes for use as a lean-to | X | |||
| 2 | Long sleeved tee shirt | X | |||
| 1 | Hiking short/pants (zipoffs) | X | |||
| 1 | Lightweight shorts | X | |||
| 2 | Underwear | X | |||
| 1 or 2 | Women: Bra/Sports bra | X | |||
| 1 | Pair trail running shoes | X | |||
| 1 | Pair sandals, flip-flops, etc. | X | |||
| 2 or 3 | Pair of socks | X | |||
| 1 | Bear proof canister | X | |||
| 1 | Ultra light cup | X | |||
| 1 | Bowl | X | |||
| 1 | Spork | X | |||
| 1 | Lighter | X | |||
| Assorted | Food | X | |||
| 1 | Emergency blanket | X | |||
| 1 | Whistle | X | |||
| 1 | Small bit of duct tape | X | |||
| 10 feet | Cord | X | |||
| 1 | Safety pin assortment | X | |||
| 1 | Needle and thread | X | |||
| 1 | Small combination lock | X | |||
| 1 | Earplugs | X | |||
| 1 | Blinders | X | |||
| 1 | Bit of multipurpose soap in bag | X | |||
| 1 | Toothbrush | X | |||
| 1 | Toothpaste | X | |||
| 1 | Supply of toilet paper in bag | X | |||
| 1 | Deodorant | X | |||
| 1 | Comb or brush if needed | X | |||
| 1 | Lip balm with spf | X | |||
| 1 | Sunscreen in re-closeable plastic bag | X | |||
| 1 | Sport tape, Compeed, or bandages | X | |||
| 4 or 5 | Alcohol wipes | X | |||
| 1 | Tiny tube of antiseptic | X | |||
| 1 | Tiny tube of foot cream | X | |||
| 1 | Nail clippers or scissors | X | |||
| 2 | Water bottles | X | |||
| 1 | Water purification method of your choice | X | |||
| 1 | Sunglasses & case | X | |||
| 1 | Clear glasses & case, if needed | X | |||
| 1 | Packtowl or chamois | X | |||
| 1 | Medication(s) | X | |||
| 1 | Guidebook and maps | X | |||
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| 1 | Credit/debit card | X | |||
| 1 | Health insurance card | X | |||
| 1 | Bit of cash | X | |||
| 1 | Form of identification (to claim permit) | X | |||
| 1 | Transportation info: airline/flight number, train tickets, etc. | X | |||
| 1 | Smart phone and charging cable | X | |||
| 1 | USB power adapter | X | |||
| 1 | Solar charging system | X | |||
| 1 | Assorted re-closeable plastic bags and wagbag | X | |||
| 1 | Electric toothbrush (one AAA batt) | X | |||
| 1 | Seat pad of some type | X | |||
| 1 | Lightweight cook stove and fuel | X | |||
| 1 | Sleeping bag liner (for more warmth on cold nights) | X | |||
| 1 | Satellite communications device | X | |||
| 1 | Earbuds | X | |||
| 1 | Razor | X | |||
| 1 | Summit pack (lightweight) for climb to top of Mt Whitney | X |