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Climb Mt Whitney in 2008

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Places to Grab Gear

REI.COM Everything you need
REI Outlet Cheaper if they have it
Sierra Trading Post Low Prices, Great Service
Zappos.com Low Prices, Great Service
The Sports Chalet
The Whiney Portal Store Last stop for supplies, first stop for a cold drink after climb
Patagonia
Adventure 16
LL Bean
Vermont Teddybear Co Might get you out of a jam
Cabelas
Mountain Gear
Campmor
Coleman Exponent

Wag Bag

US Forest Service Gives a @#%! about Mt Whitney

Water Treatment

SweetWater™ Purifier System (What I use)
Bleach- How to use it
SteriPEN Adventurer Water Purifier with Solar Charging Case

My Tent

My

Why I went with the Spectrum33 by North Face

Got a 3-man while staying under 5 lbs
Saved over $60
Only tent to claim wind tunnel testing: Good in 130mph sustained.
Dad says:
I like the little square chimney at the top. Suitable for 
delivery of Christmas presents over the winter season of camping.

This tent broke in the wind

Not

Here is my pack list for October2007

Hot Chocolate at the summit called off due to trail conditions

Stuff that goes to the Summit
Camelbak
Platypus Bottle
Water Filter
GoreTex Jacket
Gloves
Fuzzy Hat
European Disco Pants
Long John bottoms
Big Ol' Boots
Woolies Base layer
Fleece layer
Bandana
Stove/Lighter
Ti pot
Fork/Spoon/Knife
Flatworld cup
Hot Chocolate/Coffee
Knife
Leatherman
Camera
GPS
Flashlight/Headlamp
Whistle
1 meal +trailfood
coffee packet
Gatoraide
WagBags
Hand Cleaner
Lip Balm
Motrin
Imodium
Moleskin
Superglue
Tape

Stuff that goes to Camp
Tent
Sleeping Bag
Earplugs
Bear Vault
Sleeping Pad
6 meals +trail food
Bug Spray
Sunscreen
Change of Socks
Pants/Shorts?
Change of Shirt

Stuff that goes in the truck/locker
Ice Chest
Beer
Food
coffee pot
Camp Chairs
Firewood
Fishing Pole
TP
Solar Shower
Soap and Shampoo
Pillow
Binos
Flip Flops
Clean Clothes

No food in the truck overnight, not even a coffee pot.
There will be bear lockers to leave food
in and there is a fine if the rangers 
find even a peanut in your vehicle.