I have been practicing lightweight backpacking for some time now, but have yet to ask for anyone elses input when it comes to my gear list. I am comming closer and closer to my “finished” kit for 3 season use appropriate for LATE fall and EARLY spring in the mid-atlantic, northeast states. However, we all know that your kit is only finished for as long as it takes for a new prodcut to hit the shelves. Anyway, I have a few stipulation to my gear list that I have put in place. I for one do not like the idea of using a poncho tarp. I like the idea of having a full rain suite. It makes me feel more comfortable, and I am not a fan of having to run in the rain when nature calls in the middle of a stormy night. I also didn’t sacrifice alot of durability or comfort for weight. My gole is to squeeze out as much comfort out from the lightest gear that doesn’t fall apart. I appreciate all thoughts, and criticisms, so please give me your feedback. Please note all figures in OZ.
Clothing Worn
Clothing – Base Layer – Shirts Smartwool Men’s Microweight Crew 7.90
Clothing – Base Layer – Underwear Smartwool Men’s Microweight Boxerbriefs 3.40
Clothing – Soft Shell – Pants Cloudveil Peak Pants 10.17
Clothing – Raingear – Jackets Integral Designs eVENT Rain Jacket 9.00 (I typically use this as a windshirt as well.)
Footwear – Socks Smartwool Trailrunner II 1.50
Footwear – Trail Running Shoes Montrail Hardrock 26.00
Hats Standard Cotton Bseball Hat 4.00
Subtotal 61.97
Other Items Worn / Carried
First Aide & Survival ACR Whistle, AirCore Spectra cord lanyard 1.00
First Aide & Survival Benchmade Knife 2.06
First Aide & Survival Sparklite & Firestarter in 4″x7″ Aloksak 1.00
Personal Items Cell Phone 3.30
Personal Items Photo ID, Credit Card, and Money 0.50
Toiletries & Personal Care Chapstick 0.25
Sunglasses Arnette Swinger 0.62
Navigation Polra AXN 700 4.20
Navigation Garmin Geko 101 3.10 (I wish this was the Geko 301, I am holding out for a highly sensitive GPS with compass and altimeter that works well for the tree covered east coast.)
Subtotal 16.03
Other Clothing
Clothing – Insulating – Jackets Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover 12.50
Clothing – Raingear – Pants GoLite Reed 4.40
Hats OR Float Hat 2.10
Gloves The North Face Fleece Gloves 3.00
Subtotal 22.00
Sleep System
Shelters – Tarps & Floorless Bozeman Mountain Works Stealth 0 LITE 5.70
Shelters – Tarps & Floorless Support Poles Fibraplex 3.00
Stakes & Guylines 8 BMW Lazr HI-VIS Titanium Stakes 1.89
Stakes & Guylines Bozeman Mountain Works AirCore 0.25
Bivy Sacks Homemade Similar to Oware 10.10
Sleeping Bags – Mummy Marmot Hydrogen 29.00
Sleeping Pads – Closed Cell Foam Thermarest RidgeRest Sleeping Pad – Short 9.00
Subtotal 58.94
Packing
Backpacks – Frameless GoLite Jam 21.10
Stuff Sacks OR Ditty Bag Small 0.52
Stuff Sacks Golite 0.39
Stuff Sacks Granite Gear Air Bag #1 0.40
Subtotal 22.41
Cooking and Water
Stoves – Solid Fuel Ultralight Outfitters Beercan Esbit Stove System 3.80
Cookware Vargo Titanium Spork 0.49
First Aide & Survival Matches in 4″ x 7″ Aloksak 0.35
Water Bottles Platypus Water Resevior – 2L 1.00
Water Bottles Platypus Drinking Tube 2.30
Water Treatment Aqua Mira Kit 1.10
Bear Protection UrsaLite with Sleeping Bag Stuff Sack and OP 12″ x 15″ Bag Liner 5.10
Subtotal 14.14
Other Essentials
Lights – Headlamps & Flashlights Photon Freedom Micro LED Light (with battery) 0.22
First Aide & Survival Assorted Wound, Blister Care, and Medications 2.17
First Aide & Survival Duct Tape 0.25
Navigation Map Waterproof Topo Printer Paper 0.50
Toiletries & Personal Care Coppertone Sport Stick Sun Screen 1.00
Toiletries & Personal Care 100% DEET Repackaged in Mini Dropper Bottle 0.50
Toiletries & Personal Care Contact Case and Solution Repackaged in Mini Dropper Bottle 1.00
Toiletries & Personal Care Toothbrush & Toothpaste in 4″x7″ Aloksak 0.50
Toiletries & Personal Care Glasses 0.55
Toiletries & Personal Care MSR Pack Towell Ultralight Small 0.57
Toiletries & Personal Care Campmor Soap Repackaged 0.35
Subtotal 6.14
Weight Summary
Total Weight Worn or Carried 4 lb 14 oz (2.21 kg)
Total Base Pack Weight 7 lb 12 oz(3.50 kg)
