This is my first post. I was asked by my local church to help with the boy scout troop. I don't have much experience with backpacking – only car camping. We are planning on doing a few overnight hikes in the near future and none of my current gear is going to work. I don't want to go ultralight just yet, but just have some decent stuff that I can enjoy the trips with. I was thinking about starting with the following:
Mountainsmith Morrison 2 Tent: http://mountainsmith.com/index.php/morrison-2.html
or
Alps Mountaineering Gradient 2 tent (I can get this tent for $120 from the scouting discount). http://www.alpsmountaineering.com/alps/products/tents/backpacking-tents/gradient-2
Not many reviews on the tent yet, but it looks pretty solid.
Sleeping Bag: Kelty Ignite DriDown or this Alps Mountaineering Cliffside bag on clearance: http://www.rei.com/product/868723/alps-mountaineering-cliffside-sleeping-bag-regular-special-buy
I can get that bag for $150 with the coupon.
Pad: Alps Mountaineering Ultra-Light r value: 3.6 and is 1lb 8oz.
I'm planning on getting the pack last after all of my other odds and ends, but does this look like a good start? Any opinion on the gear I am thinking about?
