This likely won't show up well, but ought to be good enough. This was my first trip and I was going as lightweight as I'm able at this point (< 18 lbs base). I'm actually quite pleased by this since I know I was able to move much better than I expected because of going lighter. I think I should get down to about 12 lbs eventually. I plan to get a Neoair once they get proven out a bit more and come down in price some hopefully and there are some other changes I'm also planning, but I'm open to suggestions if you have any.
The cheap Walmart running shoes actually worked out quite well though I have nothing to compare them against draining wise, but they're lighter than some of the Salomon's people enjoy.
Item Pack Worn
PACK – SHELTER – SLEEPING
GoLite Pinnacle L 34
Compactor trashbag 2.5
POE X-lite Thermo pad 26.5
Pad pump / pillow 5.5
SMD Lunar Duo w/ stakes & bag 47.5
REI Sub Kilo Men's Reg 29
Compression bag 2.3
Blue CCF sitpad 1.7
CLOTHING
Starter Dristar undies 0 2.5
Ex Officio undies (sleep/spare) 2.8
Bridgedale lightweight crew socks (sleep) 2
Bridgedale lightweight crew socks 2
Injini performace crew socks 0 2.2
Darn Tough lowcut socks 1.2
Champion DuoDry long-sleeve shirt 0 6.6
Champion DuoDry Elevation short-sleeve shirt (sleep) 6
Generic polyester long pants 0 12.8
Generic nylon/polyester long pants (sleep) 11.4
Generic nylon/polyester jacket 12.9
Generic cotton boonie hat 0 6.2
Stearns poncho 8.1
Athletic Works Sammy running shoes 0 26.6
COOKING / WATER
Super Cat 0.3
AL flashing windscreen 1.3
Matches / Mg & spark 2
AL Scout cookpot & lid 5.5
Iced tea spoon 0.9
Fossilz spoon and bowl 1.6
Padded envelope cozy 0.9
2 1L drink bottles 3
Bandanna 0.7
Dropper bottle of bleach 0.8
Frontier Pro filter 2.7
40' nylon rope w/ carabiner 4.6
Mouse guard 1
Dry sack 1.7
MISC ITEMS
Camera & filter 14
Tripod 8
Trowel 2
First aid kit 5.8
Compass 0.8
Small pocket knife w/ scissors 0.8
Energizer headlamp 3
Trekking poles 0 21
Watch 0.8
Triptease line 1.4
Towel 2
Chapstick 0.4
Bug spray 1.1
Toothbrush & paste 0.8
Hand sanitizer 1.8
Medication 1.6
Pad/pillow repair kit 0.6
Maps 3.2
Carabiner to secure pack to bear cable 0.7
Bible 3.1
Ditty bag 0.5
TOTALS 17.18 4.87
Many thanks to those who share their experiences, knowledge and wisdom on this forum to help me and others go lighter and enjoy the outdoors more.
