Hey everyone, I've been browsing this forum for a while but this is my first post.
I started 2009 with a base weight of over 40 lbs, but when my wife and I began to plan a 5 day trip in April to Sequoia National Park, we invested in Golite Jams, lighter/smaller sleeping bags, and a Tarptent, and our UL journey had begun.
I'm now down to under 15 lbs, but I'd like to get my basic three season weight under 10. When I go backpacking with my wife, my weight will obviously be less, as we'll be splitting some gear.
I think it's pretty obvious that my biggest potential weight savings is with the sleeping bag. I'm saving up for something better and if anyone has a Golite Ultra 20 for under $150, please let me know. As for my other gear, I'm not quite sure where to start. I'd love to hear any suggestions.
Thanks!
-Nate
Camera Camera – Canon Elph 780IS in case 8.10
Camera Gorillapod 1.60
Clothing Arc'teryx 100 wt Fleece 9.30
Clothing Beanie 4.60
Clothing Campmor Windbreaker/Shell 12.30
Clothing Gloves 2.80
Clothing Polypro Lightweight Long John Bottom 6.50
Clothing Polypro Lightweight Long John Top 6.20
Clothing Sleeping Socks (wool) 5.90
Cooking Alcohol Bottle ( 8 oz water bottle) 0.50
Cooking Bic lighter 0.50
Cooking Penny Alcohol Stove 1.00
Cooking Snowpeak 600 w/ mesh bag 3.00
Cooking Spork 0.60
Cooking Windscreen 0.40
Hydration Filter – Katadyn Hiker in Ziploc Bag 11.80
Hydration Platypus 1 Liter Bottle 1.20
Hydration Platypus 2 Liter Zip Bladder 5.70
Hygiene Sun Block / Bug Spray / Chapstick 9.50
Hygiene Toiletries 3.20
Hygiene Towel 1.40
Illumination Headlamp – Black Diamond Gizmo 1.60
Illumination Squeeze Light 0.50
Misc. Emergency Blanket 1.70
Misc. First Aid / Repair Kit 4.70
Misc. Leatherman Kick 5.20
Misc. Map & Compass 2.10
Misc. Notebook & 2 pens 2.20
Sleeping Bag – Slumberjack Super Guide (long) 40.40
Sleeping Pad – POE Ether Thermo 6 w/ sack (long) 22.30
Sleeping Tarptent Cloudburst 2 36.90
Storage Pack – Golite Jam2 (3100 ci) 22.00
Storage Trash Compactor Bag Pack Liner 2.20
Total Weight 237.90 ounces, 14.87 lbs
