I having been backpacking for around 9 years now and over the past few years my goal has been to get my baseweight lighter and lighter. As a university student the majority of my trip time is during 2-3 day weekend trips, but I still do a few week long trips in the summer. I was hoping to get some suggestions on how to improve my gear list and ultimatly lighten my load.
Pack- MEC alpinelite 30L: looking to be replaced with something a bit bigger but lighter, like the ULA conduit or MLD prophet
Sleeping bag- TNF beeline
Pad- Therm-a-rest Prolite 3: looking at getting a neoair
tent- MSR hubba hubba when with my girlfreind, myog bivy and tarp on solo trips
Insulation layer- TNF down sweater
TNF poly pro tee
2 – socks
Arcteryx alpha SL jacket
MSR pocket rocket
cut down spork
1.6 Liter optimus pot
small knife
small first aid kit
MSR hyperflow filter
cut down tooth brush
linear trash bag
rope for bear hang
I feel like I am probably forgetting a few little things but thats pretty much everything I put in my pack for a 2 or 3 day 3 season trip. IE. not including what I am wearing.
My girl freind is coming on more and more trips and as such and I want to replace her old and clunky gear; her pack, sleeping bag and pad specifically. I was thinking a neo air for her aswell, and maybe a montbell light weight bag, and when it comes to a pack I have no idea. She normally only carries her cloths, sleep system and some food and the tent body, if anyone has a suggestion on what packs to look at for her that would be awesome. Thanks very much
