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    ian wright
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    @ianwright

    Locale: Photo - Mt Everest - 1980

    OK. Please help me pack my pack. I might go for a 2 week hike in early spring.

    Everyone add just one item to the list.
    First in best dressed.
    Brief description if you want.
    Don’t be tempted to pack in an obvious item if you have some other clever item I might find useful.
    Work in with what has already been packed.
    The more the pack is packed, think of minor trivial stuff until it’s all in !

    Thanks.

    #1362237
    Dale Wambaugh
    BPL Member

    @dwambaugh

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    We need more specifics. Geography and climate, weight expectations (UL, SUL, fantatic UL), personal physiology (sleep hot/cold, etc). Do you want to start from scratch or build around the gear you have?

    Here’s my generic list of UL gear gleaned from forums here:

    Pack: as small and light as will fit the job. Simple is good. Heavy suspension features aren’t needed with light loads.

    Trekking poles: integrate with shelter and lighter footgear.

    Shelter: tarp, poncho tarp, cape shelter, or hammock system. Add bivy bag for more exposed shelter types. Add bug protection to personal comfort or disease protection.

    Rain gear: Poncho or cape. Add chaps or pants to suit.

    Kitchen: small compact heat sources— alcohol, Esbit or UL canister models. Titanium mug/pot, spork. Foil windscreens.

    Clothing: integrated layered system. Polyester or wool blend base layer, breathable light midlayers, down, polyfill, or fleece insulation layer, windproof and breathable out layer. Accessories: gaiters, gloves, hats, bandana.

    Footgear: trail running shoes. Thin wicking socks.

    Sleeping gear: UL pad (closed cell, hybrid foam/inflatable or insulated air mattress), as small as you can tolerate. Ground cloth: thin waterproof membrane. Bedding: down or polyfill quilt or mummy bag. Add bivy bag to suit shelter type.

    Hydration: light bladders. Filter and/or chemical purification.

    Essentials:
    Knife: small, light, simple
    Lighting: small LED sources
    First aid: light and compact, good blister care.
    Navigation: compass/GPS and maps to suit experience and terrain.
    Fire starting: small butane lighter, waterproof matches or case, spark generator, tinder.
    Sunglasses
    Insect repellent
    Sunscreen
    Signal devices: whistle and mirror
    Extra food: hard candy, energy bar

    Personal hygene: plastic trowel or other light digging tool, TP, hand sanitizer. Biodegradable soap, small toothbrush, floss, comb, small pack towel.

    Food: caloric intake suitable to trip. Dehydrated meals, hard cheeses, dried sausage, beef jerky, rice, oatmeal, nuts, dried fruit, energy bars, candy, dried soups, coffee, tea, hot cocoa mix, electrolyte drink mixes, pilot crackers, pita bread, bagles.

    Add ons: camera, journal, radio/music, book

    Concepts and tips:

    The items that will lighten your load the fastest are the Big 3: pack, sleeping gear, and shelter. I would add clothing for the Big 4.

    Less is more
    Keep it simple
    Take only what you will use– cut accessories to the minimum
    Weigh and analyze everything
    Don’t fight or fear nature: understand it instead.
    Decant liquids into small containers
    Create an integrated system
    Seek multiple use items

    #1362257
    larry savage
    Spectator

    @pyeyo

    Locale: pacific northwest

    Geez Dale, you forgot the disposable earplugs, one pair per trip. Maybe some emergency repair stuff;you could use your dental floss or gorilla tape,a couple of zipties…nice “generic” list.

    #1362264
    Dale Wambaugh
    BPL Member

    @dwambaugh

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    I was concentrating so hard on getting the concepts across, I’m sure I left out a lot of little tricks:

    Wrap duct tape on your eyeglass case or lighter.

    Tape a safety pin to your lighter, eye end out to form a mounting loop for a lanyard.

    Add a one liter Platypus to the essentials.

    Forgot the space blanket too.

    Add small joke birthday candles to fire starters.

    Add a 45 gallon garbage sack to the essentials (emergency bivy/raincoat/ground cloth/pack liner).

    Add twine and a hotel sewing kit.

    I carry a small tube of gel Super Glue

    I forgot waterproof stuff sacks.

    Add peanut butter and jam to the food list.

    Better have a bear sack, line, and mini biner too– especially if you carry peanut butter and jam :)

    I take a light stick too.

    Add spare glasses and medications if you use ’em.

    Mention multi-tool as well as a small knife.

    A compass with a sighting mirror can double as a signal mirror (and you can see who is lost!).

    The shelter will need stakes…..

    Does it ever end?

    #1362273
    ian wright
    Member

    @ianwright

    Locale: Photo - Mt Everest - 1980

    Guys, just meant to be a bit of fun.
    Imaginery.
    A community pack packing get together.
    Symbolic.
    A united contribution to my pretend pack on a pretend trip.

    #1362279
    larry savage
    Spectator

    @pyeyo

    Locale: pacific northwest

    I’ve got so much pretend stuff I can’t carry it all.

    #1362280
    EndoftheTrail
    BPL Member

    @ben2world-2

    I expect to “rough it” whenever I camp, and that’s part of the fun! So, I limit myself to just the bare essentials…

    #1362316
    ian wright
    Member

    @ianwright

    Locale: Photo - Mt Everest - 1980

    Ben, that is rough!
    Nothing to put your feet up on !
    And where’s the TV !?!

    #1362322
    EndoftheTrail
    BPL Member

    @ben2world-2

    Son, that’s why it’s called “roughing it”.

    #1362329
    Dale Wambaugh
    BPL Member

    @dwambaugh

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    “Guys, just meant to be a bit of fun.
    Imaginery.
    A community pack packing get together.
    Symbolic.
    A united contribution to my pretend pack on a pretend trip.”

    Okay. An all-round pack to start:

    Six Moon Designs Comet (on sale too!)

    http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=37

    Specifications
    Weight:
    22 oz.
    27 with two 1/2″ Aluminum Stays
    Color:
    Gold
    Size:
    One Size Fits Torsos 15 to 20 inches
    Material:

    Body: 70 Denier Silicone Nylon
    High Wear: 420 Denier Pack Cloth
    Extn Collar: 30 Denier Silicone Nylon
    Body Contact: .etc Low Friction
    Pads Supported

    3/4 Length: Z-Rest / Closed Cell Foam
    3/4 or Full Length: Inflatable Pads
    Recommended Loads
    Base Weight: 17 Pounds or Less
    Max Weight: 35 Pounds or Less
    Suggested Uses
    Ultralight Backpacking
    Adventure Racing
    Summit Pack

    Pack Volume
    Main Bag 2600
    Extension Collar 450
    Side Mesh Pockets 400
    Front Mesh Pocket 250
    Total 3700

    SMD Comet Pack

    There are lighter, but this fits a wide range of sizes, has a lot of good pockets and volume, carries up to 35 pounds, and looked like a good representation of current UL pack technology.

    Fill it up kids!

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