Halfway Anywhere posted the JMT Trail Hiker Survey (2025). 459 hikers.

Here are a few of the GEAR details:

Most Common JMT Backpacks

1. Durston Kakwa
2. Gossamer Gear Mariposa
3. Osprey Atmos AG/Aura AG
4. Osprey Exos/Eja
5. Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest/Windrider/Junction

Most Common JMT Shelters

1. Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2
2. Durston X-Mid Pro 1
3. Durston X-Mid 1
4. Durston X-Mid 2
5. Zpacks Duplex
6. Durston X-Mid Pro 2

Most Common JMT Sleeping Bags/Quilts

1. Enlightened Equipment Revelation
2. Enlightened Equipment Enigma
3. REI Co-op Magma

Most Common JMT Sleeping Pads

1. Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT
2. NEMO Equipment Tensor All-Season Ultralight
3. NEMO Equipment Tensor Trail Insulated
4. Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT

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John Muir Trail Hiker Survey (2025)

Durston gear is killing it.

Kakwa 40

Sale price$250.00 USD