Ok… I’ve been reading these forums for months but have yet to post a gear list… so here it is :) This is for shoulder season in Canada (i.e… no bug protection and a bit more clothing). This will actually be my gear list for an overnight trip this weekend. I know that my Big 3 is not the lightest setup… but it’s what I’ve found works for me. I can’t sleep on foam for instance… not at the camp sites I have to use (hard compacted ground… national park… not allowed to stealth camp… where i could seek out some duff). I also needed a slightly warmer bag than most of you… I’m guessing. One addition I want to make is switching to a lighter pack. The Mariposa would be great for an AT thru-hike but is overkill for a weekend 5-6 pound base. I have a MLD Prophet 25 on order. My stuff should all fit in it and if not… I can always get a stuff sac for the sleeping bag.
Big 3
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MontBell Super Stretch Down Hugger #3: 23.2 oz
Gossamer Gear Mariposa Pack (Body + Shoulder Pads): 14.6 oz
Thermarest ProLite 3 (Short): 13.4 oz
Gossamer Gear SpinnShelter (with guylines & clips): 9.7 oz
Water Wing Pillow (Canadian Tire): 1.5 oz
Gossamer Gear Pack Liner: 1.3 oz
Gossamer Gear Polycryo Ground Cloth: 1.3 oz
8 Gossamer Gear Tite-Lite Stakes: 0.2 oz
subtotal: 4.1 pounds
Clothes (Pack)
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MEC Night Lite Vest: 7.6 oz
Hind Long Sleeve Running Shirt (for sleeping/camp): 5.7 oz
O2 Rainshield Jacket: 5.4 oz
MEC Silk Long Johns: 4.6 oz
Wright 3/4’s socks (sleeping/spare): 1.6 oz
MEC Fleece Hat: 1.4 oz
subtotal: 1.9 pounds
Clothes (Wear)
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Salomon XA Pro 3D Shoes: 25.8 oz
Misty Mountain Shorts: 9.6 oz
MEC Button Down Synthetic Hiking Shirt: 8.5 oz
Tilley LTM5 Hat: 3.1 oz
MEC Power Dry Briefs: 2.0 oz
Wright 3/4’s socks: 1.6 oz
subtotal: 3.3 pounds
Cooking / Hydration
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Homemade Heineken Esbit Stove (pot/lid/stand/screen/lifter/burner cup) : 2.2 oz
BMW UrsaLite Bear Hang System: 2.1 oz
Source 1L Canteen: 1.0 oz
Source 1L Canteen: 1.0 oz
Water Treatment Kit (repackaged in two 10 mL bottles): 0.7 oz
Mini Bic Lighter: 0.4 oz
85 cent Scout Shop Spork: 0.4 oz
subtotal: 0.5 pounds
Miscellaneous (Pack)
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1 Oral-B Brush-Up: 0.0 oz
First Aid & Repair: 1.5 oz
MSR Pack Towel (Small): 0.6 oz
Toilet Paper (2 Shop towels cut up): 0.3 oz
Emergency Firestarting Kit (sparker and 4 tinders): 0.2 oz
Dr. Broners Soap (5 mL in BMW micro dropper): 0.1 oz
Ditty Bag: 0.1 oz
Ear Plugs (for sleeping in storms, etc.): 0.0 oz
subtotal: 0.2 pounds
Miscellaneous (Wear/Carry)
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Komperdell C3 Poles (Womens, straps & trim removed): 10.2 oz
Nike Triax Elite SDM Watch: 2.3 oz
Victorinox Classic Jackknife with plastic sides removed (on retractable cord): 0.6 oz
Freedom Micro Photon Light – White (on lanyard): 0.2 oz
Small Red Whistle (on lanyard): 0.1 oz
subtotal: 0.8 pounds
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Total Base (pack before food & water): 6.5 pounds
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