Wanting to plan a thruhike of the John Muir Trail (JMT) in California? This video is for you! In it, I discuss how to get permits, how to get to the trail, resupply options, best times to hike, and more.

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Backpack: Gossamer Gear Mariposa (https://bit.ly/3uwYyLg)
Sleeping bag: Western Mountaineering Ultralite 20 F Down (https://bit.ly/2XtIjkk)
Sleeping bag liner: Sea to Summit sleeping bag liner (https://amzn.to/2OsJ1WX)
Tent: Zpacks plexamid (https://zpacks.com/products/plexamid...)
Sleeping pad: Nemo Tensor (https://bit.ly/3mllIPz)
Emergency GPS device: Garmin inReach mini (https://bit.ly/3sIH1gp)
Bear can: Bearikade weekender (https://wildideas.net/weekender/)
Rain jacket: Marmot PreCip (https://bit.ly/3BYy9qM)
Rain pants: Zpacks vertice (https://zpacks.com/products/womensve...)
Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket (https://amzn.to/32jbIxz)
Cookware. Titanium pot (https://amzn.to/3j8r0v2), cup (https://amzn.to/3jaKK0S), and longhandled spork (https://amzn.to/38YR2wd)
Water filter: Sawyer Squeeze (https://amzn.to/32l1EUC) and Evernew water carry system (https://amzn.to/3fxNlA5)
Bear bag: Ursack Major XL bear sack (https://bit.ly/3bi6aa0)
Dry bags: Zpacks (https://zpacks.com/products/mediumpl...)
Hiking boots: Oboz Sawtooth Lows (https://amzn.to/38ZkKRC)
Trowel: Tentlab Deuce of Spades (https://amzn.to/2Wo74dH)
Kula cloth (pee cloth) (https://bit.ly/2ZqrbMQ)
Portable phone battery charger: Anker (https://amzn.to/3jeZqwn)
Trekking poles: Black Diamonds (https://amzn.to/3ezC0OD)
Headlamp: Black Diamond Astro (https://amzn.to/32odEVl
Socks: Darn Toughs (https://amzn.to/390oZMD)
Underwear: Ex Officios (https://amzn.to/3etg8UR)
Puffy coat: Patagonia Micro Puff (https://bit.ly/3Gsnkjm)
Camp shoes: Teva Women’s Original Universal Sandals (https://amzn.to/3CKqvkL)
Other: Clothes (quick drying/ layers!), pillow (https://amzn.to/2ZxW5AE), sunglasses, hand sanitizer, bug spray, sun hat, sunscreen, personal hygiene items, small sponge, knife, trail map, gloves, hat, etc.

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