Inexpensive Lightweight 3 season
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Shelter
$122.90
1.94 lb
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Pack
$50.00
0.81 lb
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Sleep System
$185.95
2.44 lb
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Cook Kit
$23.00
0.49 lb
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Water
$21.00
0.26 lb
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Wear Clothing suggestions
$0.00
0 lb
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carry clothing suggestions
$0.00
0 lb
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extras
$1.30
0.11 lb
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One stop and save on shipping.
$25.00
0.09 lb
Keep the carry clothing ultra light, and the toiletries/first aid ultra light and you should come in at around 8-10 lb base weight. You don't have to go with my green stars there are even cheaper options listed, and obviously substitute with any gear/clothing you already own.
UL backpacking with a 30 Liter - 40 Liter pack requires some knowledge of what to bring in terms of packed gear and clothing and how to reduce the weight and bulk of carried food. This is just "know how" that costs nothing to learn. Visit reddit to garner the skills and knowledge to reduce the weight and bulk of your equipment.
(confirmed) means that I have personal experience with the equipment or have gotten feedback from a user of the equipment.
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Shelter
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Wilderness Logics Solo Net Tent
price includes shipping but not tax.
$122.90
879
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naturehike 2 person (confirmed)
Listed weight includes only the inner, the fly, poles, guy lines, and 5 stakes. Leave the bags, footprint, and a few of the stakes behind. Get the white/grey rainfly version of this tent only it is lighter.
$99.00
1305
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Naturehike Taga 1P (confirmed)
Single walled, with bug netting at door and vestibule on both sides. Not free standing. Weight listed is without guylines and stakes.
$109.00
1063
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ASTA pyramid (confirmed)
Outer only, pair this with bug net inner. Get the white/grey rainfly only
$73.00
465
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Borah Gear 5.5'x9' silnylon tarp. (confirmed)
add shipping. 30D 1.1oz silnylon fabric. This width is for the hardcore tarper. Pitched low in storm mode you're only going to have a height of about 2 feet so it is a glorified peaked bivvy in a windy rain. /r/Ultralight/comments/62ura6/trip_report_big_bend_national_park_the_outer/
$50.00
227
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3F 10x10 silnylon tarp
This size is for the more reasonable/not insane person and offers a lot of pitch options because of it's square shape
$78.00
530
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Sea to Summit Nano bug net
Pair with a tarp. Lighest option. Can be found for around $40 on some sites so look around.
$50.00
82
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Dimples Excel Mosquito Net
Prime shipping. Pair with tarp.
$17.00
170
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Pack
Price Weight qty -
Wilderness Technology Drylite 30L+10L
Price does not include shipping. No outer pockets, you'll have to rig the water bottles to the straps. Minimal straps and "hip belt".
$50.00
369
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3F Pack 40L + 16L (confirmed)
Listed weight is after strap trimming. Fits average sized male. Follow title link for more info and link to product. Follow this link for a review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_vjI6Eim-Y
$54.00
800
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Modase 40L
Prime shipping. Must have UL gear and method of adding support.
$25.00
567
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Sleep System
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Hammock gear burrow econ 20 (confirmed) standard length/wide
20 degree. 800 fill. standard 50" width is considered "slim" over at EE, so the base recommendation is standard/wide. Shipping not included in my price here. /r/Ultralight/comments/62uau9/hammock_gear_econ_burrow_20_first_impressions/
$169.95
717
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EE Revelation Apex
SYNTHETIC. 30 degree rating. I do not know shipping cost. Climashield Apex is considered the best synthetic insulation per weight.
$185.00
675
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WingAce duck down bag
600 gram (21 ounces) of 700 fill is reasonable for a 20 degree bag. Not the best, but this is one of the few cheap options that actually list the fill weights and the total weight. This bag is just a stepping stone bag, not the best buy it for a long time solution.
$74.00
1200
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Lixada Bivvy
Similar to SOL Escape Bivvy. You could pair this with a wind hard tiny and a low coverage tarp (see the Bora above) for a crazy and fairly cheap UL setup.
$27.00
122
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Aegismax wind hard tiny (confirmed)
290g - good summer quilt
$87.50
450
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z lite sol copy (confirmed)
Foam pad. A back sleeper's delight. A side sleeper's nightmare.
$16.00
388
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klymit static V2 (confirmed)
Inflatable pad. Klymit Ebay refurbished store.
$45.00
462
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Klymit Static V insulated (confirmed)
Inflatable pad. Klymit Ebay refurbished store.
$56.00
708
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reflectix sunshade (confirmed)
Cut this into a torso sized rectangle. You can get at any dollar store. Use this to add insulation value to your pad setup, and as a sit/kneeling pad.
$2.00
64
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Naturhike pillow
Inflatable pillow similar to Sea to Summit
$10.00
78
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Cook Kit
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IMUSA R200-10 (confirmed)
Prime shipping. (.7) quarts or 662 m. Get the 12cm mug for 1.2 liter capacity
$6.00
71
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BRS 3000T titanium stove (confirmed)
Not that great for large/wide pots. Excellent for cup size pots. The whole gas set up gets a little sketchy sub freezing.
$11.00
25
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Mini Bic lighter (confirmed)
$1. Comes in many colors, collect them all.
$1.00
10
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plastic spoon (confirmed)
Free at any fast food or take one from Whole Foods and don't even buy anything.
$0.00
0
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Jetboil fuel 100gram (confirmed)
Price variable, about $5 at REI or $11 online
$5.00
110
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windscreen
myog (make your own gear)
$0.00
7
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Water
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Sawyer Mini (confirmed)
Cut the top of the bag off, you'll use this as a water scoop. The tube is optional, leave the back flusher at home. If thru-hiking put a smart water squirt lid on your water bottle and use that to backflush. If not thru-hiking, just backflush when you get home or use squirt top method on the trail. If flow rate is a concern, opt for the Sawyer Squeeze at it has twice the flow rate, however it costs/weighs about twice as much for that convenience.
$19.00
70
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500 ml water bottles (confirmed)
This is your carry water bottles. As many as you need. Lighter and more versatile than any other bottle type. Can be crushed and reinflated and still work. They are not as delicate as they appear.
$0.50
12
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Wear Clothing suggestions
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Nylon dress socks
Any synthetic or silk socks will do. Double them for blister protection.
$2.40
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Sport toe socks
Toe socks to avoid blisters from toes rubbing each other. Like Injinji socks. Some people have toes that overlap or rub against each other. This can cause blisters when hiking. This type of sock separates the toes, keeps them from rubbing. Always do a long local hike in sock and footwear to make sure they work for you.
$1.43
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Wrangler Performance Outdoor Pant
Similar material and cut as Prana Zion.
$25.00
404
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Soffi Dri Running Shorts
Price does not include shipping. Weight is for the small size.
$15.00
96
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carry clothing suggestions
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Czech wool neck tube (buff)
$8.00
45
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finger flip gloves
$8.00
113
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Down jacket
search "uniqlo style". Approx 5 ounces of 700 duck down fill. Pay attention to sizing. Size up 2x your normal size from asian size, i.e. don't go by their conversion.
$14.00
229
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Down hoodie (confirmed)
Uniqlo style. Approximate on the weight. Pay attention to sizing, there is a chart. You may need to size up. A report from 6'1" male who normally wears Large says 3XL (10.45 oz.) fits well, so go up one or two sizes. Approx 5 ounces of 700 duck down fill.
$25.00
283
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Therma Tek baselayers (confirmed)
top and bottoms. Size up one size i.e. Large should get XL (size X-large top: 6.5 oz, bottom: 5.5 oz.) A medium or large pair should weigh about 300 grams.
$16.00
340
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Frogg Toggs Emergency rain jacket
weight is for size m/l and fits closer to an XL. All Frogg Toggs jackets are oversized, this is actually a plus as it allows a little air flow.
$10.00
116
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Frogg Toggs UL2 rain suit (confirmed)
Sizes run very large because they expect this to go over a lot of other clothing. Get your normal size anyway as the sleeves and torso need to reach properly. Weight is for medium jacket only.
$13.50
156
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Paradox Waterproof & Breathable Rain Jacket (confirmed)
A more durable and waterproof shell than the Frogg Toggs. This jacket has a nice material hand.
$20.00
374
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1/4 zip fleece (confirmed)
Mid layer. Combine with rain shell, baselayer, puffer for 3 season perfection. Similar to other 100 weight fleeces. Weight is based on size small.
$15.00
204
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extras
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Pure Outdoor Select Series Headlamp (confirmed)
Don't spend a bunch on a headlamp, this is one product that is easy to produce.
$2.00
62
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15L silnylon drybag (confirmed)
Food bag / bear bag
$3.45
57
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Casecade Mountain Tech trekking poles (confirmed)
prime shipping
$44.99
480
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Vacuum bag
40x60 or larger. Use this to store your down bag/quilt + carry clothing. Waterproof, high compression (push air out by hand then cap). Make a still back panel frame for frameless backpacks as well. No need for trash compactor bag with this method. 40x60cm size fits a 40L bag just right. You can fit a down quilt, down jacket, base layers in this bag and squeeze the air out.
$1.30
49
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One stop and save on shipping.
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Ursafly bear bag line
Get 50 feet of 1.8
$13.00
37
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Leukotape
Just get the big roll. Avoid blisters. Pre tape your feet. Take some with. This is also used for bandages. Better than duck tape and or moleskin.
$10.00
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Mini Dropper bottles
Put your first aid and soap liquids in these.
$1.00
2
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Derma-Safe Folding Razor Knife
Don't fuck around with heavy or expensive knives. This is all you need. You're mostly just cutting tape or packaging.
$2.25
7.6
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Lightload Pack Towel
small
$1.25
8.5
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Trail Toes anti friction cream
Avoid blisters. Be preventative. I'd get the 10 pack and take a few with.
$13.00
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Thumbprint toothbrush
or... saw a toothbrush in half. Put dots of toothpaste on wax paper and let dry.
$3.00
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Medaglia D'Oro Espresso Instant Coffee
Cheaper than vias. Zip lock bag. Keep sugar in a separate bag. Get Nido Instant Whole Milk Powder.
$5.00
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Mini lip balm
$2.00
3
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