⚠️ Safety items are highlighted in gold. Beacon, probe, shovel, and communication device are required for any backcountry or side-country terrain. Never leave the trailhead without a full partner check.
47 items — all expeditions & builds
ItemNotesSource
⚠️Beacon
—Japow 25/26⚠️Probe
—Japow 25/26⚠️Shovel
—Japow 25/26⚠️First aid kit
—Japow 25/26⚠️Garmin inReach
Communication & SOS — always on bodyJapow 25/26⚠️Med evacuation insurance
Every day out — resort or otherwiseJapow 25/26116+ Powder ski
Suited for Hokkaido's maritime snowpackJapow 25/26Touring / hybrid boot
Walk mode for touring approachJapow 25/26Touring / downhill binding
Pins + brakes for resort + backcountryJapow 25/26Ski roller bag
Full-length bag, wheels for airportJapow 25/26Skins
Mohair blend — low drag on long approachesJapow 25/26Touring backpack
25–30 L with shovel/probe sleeveJapow 25/26Touring poles
—Japow 25/26Touring gloves
Lighter liner glove for skinning upJapow 25/26Touring sunglasses
Photochromic for approach legsJapow 25/26Water bottle
Insulated — freezing temps on ridge linesJapow 25/26Base layer top
Merino preferred for multi-dayJapow 25/26Base layer bottom
—Japow 25/26Puffy jacket
800-fill minimum for Hokkaido tempsJapow 25/26Helmet
MIPS, compatible with gogglesJapow 25/26Beanie
—Japow 25/26Full face cover
Essential in Hokkaido wind eventsJapow 25/26Ski socks
Smartwool Ski Full Cushion, 2× minimumJapow 25/26Mittens
Lobster-style for powder daysJapow 25/26Hand warmers
Pocket warmers × 4 per day on cold toursJapow 25/26Foot warmers
—Japow 25/26Clear lens goggles
Night skiing + flat-light daysJapow 25/26Sunny goggles
Bluebird days — polarizedJapow 25/26Snow boots
Insulated pac boots for town + travelJapow 25/26Camp shoes
—Japow 25/26Boot dryer
Essential in ryokan with no dryer accessJapow 25/26Garmin watch
Route tracking + altitudeJapow 25/26Rocky Talkies
Comms on-hill between crewJapow 25/26Phone leash
—Japow 25/26Headlamp
Early starts + long skin outsJapow 25/26Multi-tool
—Japow 25/26Ski wax
Cold temp wax for Hokkaido's powderJapow 25/26Ski strap
—Japow 25/26Hestra glove wax
—Japow 25/262×6 Douglas fir (8 ft)
Main uprights + crossbar stockSurf Rack 0011×6 pine board (6 ft)
Mounting plate backingSurf Rack 0011×4 pine board (4 ft)
Arm stockSurf Rack 0011¼″ hardwood dowel (3 ft)
Pegs — oak or maple preferredSurf Rack 001Linseed oil
Raw boiled — penetrating base coatSurf Rack 001Beeswax paste
Top coat, food-safe and water resistantSurf Rack 0013/8″ drill bit + 1¼″ spade bit
Dowel hole + peg socketSurf Rack 001Lag bolts 3/8″ × 4″
Wall anchoring into studsSurf Rack 001This manifest is updated after each expedition and build. Items reflect what was used in the field — not a generic recommendation list.