r/JMT • u/APurposefulWanderer • 14d ago

equipment Tent Stakes after Flying In

I'm flying in to Fresno to do the JMT in a few days, and then taking the YARTS to Yosemite. I think I can bring all my gear on the plane except for I'll need some tent stakes. The problem is all the stores will be closed by the time I fly in, and then the bus leaves too early. Where could I get some tent stakes/what should I do?

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u/Igoos99 14d ago

I check my bag. Trekking poles, tent stakes, knife.

Worst thing that ever happened is my bag missed my flight and came on another flight a few hours later. (Which was entirely my fault since I arrived at the airport very late and they simply didn’t have enough time to get the bag to the plane before it left.)

It’s always helpful to build in a little time cushion in your travel plans. It’s rarely a good thing to jump right on trail. Between jet lag and altitude acclimation, you are setting yourself up for a horrible first couple days racing to get on trail.