I couldn't get a Melanzana hoodie. Here's what I got instead.

The Melanzana Micro Grid hoodie is nearly impossible to get, but the Burgeon Highlander hoodie is available right now. Is it worth your dollars? Yes. Yes, it is.
Why do I hate the Melly? I hate it because you either have to make an appointment and go to the store in Colorado, or buy it at a ridiculous markup on Ebay. It's just not available for most people.
The Burgeon Highlander hoodie, on the other hand, is available to order from their website. They have great customer service. And they make their garments at the store in Lincoln, NH. You can go see them sew the hoodie if you visit this part of the world.
I am not affiliated with Burgeon, but I do love their products, and I love supporting local companies. Check them out here: tinyurl.com/Hi...
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GENERAL GEAR:
All Trails is a good site/app to help you plan your adventure: www.alltrails.com
(Bring a paper map and compass as a backup, always)
Compass - Whistle ( amzn.to/3Bx3dPk )
Get two of these and drink as much water as you can stomach...You'll thank me at the end of the hike: Nalgene 32oz ( amzn.to/3xAYWJJ ) - These semi-opaque versions weigh a little less.
First Aid Kit: Adventure Medical Kit ( amzn.to/3QWuRLe )
Rechargeable headlamp: Nitecore ( amzn.to/3UltVD7 )
Shoes: Hoka Speedgoat 5 ( amzn.to/3dpBOXJ )
Boots: Lowa Hiking boots ( amzn.to/3QSFnTP )
Sun Hoodie: Baleaf ( amzn.to/3Sc5Nku )
Wool Underwear - Super thin and comfortable: Meriwool ( amzn.to/3xByHTv )
If you wear glasses or sunglasses, get some of these: Chums eyewear retainer ( amzn.to/3QWtMmE )
Day Pack: Osprey Manta 24 ( amzn.to/3qX1JZH )
Backpacking Pack: Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight ( outdoorvitals.... )
Trekking Poles: Trekology Aluminum Sticks ( amzn.to/3Sk6NDs )
Rain Suit: Frogg Toggs - super cheap, super light ( amzn.to/3f1PjNA )
Hiking Towel: PackTowl Ultralite ( amzn.to/3LpDGw5 )
Water Filter: Katadyn BeFree 1.0L ( amzn.to/3BAshFo )
Water filter tabs (backup): These taste disgusting, but can safe you ( amzn.to/3QSGdQt )
Camping Chair: Helinox Chair Zero ( amzn.to/3dmNryF )
WINTER GEAR:
Micro Spikes: Kahtoola ( amzn.to/3RVqem0 )
(Also bring a couple zip ties in case the chains ever give way)
Emergency Bivvy ( amzn.to/3BQ4GSj )
A REALLY great book about the dangers of climbing in the winter: "Where You'll Find Me: Risk, Decisions, and the Last Climb of Kate Matrosova" by Ty Gagne ( amzn.to/3BqXUkx )