Multi-night backpacking 3-seasons

Category Weight
Pack
1.6 lb
Shelter
2.09 lb
Sleep system
2.76 lb
Kitchen / Hydration / Food storage
2.09 lb
Rain / Wind gear
1.36 lb
Worn clothes / Trekking poles / Pocket items
5.46 lb
Packed spare & extra clothes
2.13 lb
Hygiene / First Aid / Safety / Repair
0.64 lb
Electronics
1.04 lb
Food and Water
11.9 lb
Pre-Trip To Do List
0 lb
Notes
0 lb
Magic-7 adapters (one line in electronics above)
0 lb
Lesser/rarely used Extras; all categories
0 lb
Winter / Cold / 4-season extras / qty = 1 in winter
0 lb
Retired or Unused Gear
0 lb
Total
31.07
lb
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
Consumable 11.9 lb
Worn 5.46 lb
Base Weight 13.7 lb

April 2026. 6 nights in Grand Canyon

- Pack
  Weight qty
- Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra w/accessories Pack w/ 2 shoulder pouches and 2 hip pouches 60L
  666
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Exped Schnozzle pump sack / dry bag Big enough to be a pack liner. Replaces nylofume bag AND S2S pump sack, saving weight
  58
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 1.6 lb
  
  2
- Shelter
  Weight qty
- DurstonGear X-Mid Pro 2 Tent, 2-person DCF. w/DCF footprint, guylines, 6 Ti stakes,
  805
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Zpacks Duplex modified Tent, 2-person DCF with reinforced corners, magnets, and plastic bits for easy setup and pack up
  664
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Flex poles Zpacks flex poles w/stuff sack and end protectors, luxury item?
  333
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Tent stakes, 4 kinds 2 MSR mini ground hog, 1 long MSR, 1 XL, 1 Ti nail
  65
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- UltraliteSacks 25" Dry Bag for tent UltraTX Allows tent to be carried on outside of pack when bear can is inside pack. Also big enough to hold wet shoes inside a sleeping bag to keep shoes from freezing
  52
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Lightload towel, 12" x 24" UL option used to dry condensation inside the tent; after wiping condensation, then squeezing as dry as I can, it weighs 42 g
  18
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Bracelet w/ 2 ring magnets Flexible, moveable bit of 1.2 mm Z-line with magnets on each end to help hold back door flaps without having to use those toggles
  6
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- DCF groundsheet 56" x 85" Zpacks for cowboy camping (included in X-Mid wgt above)
  124
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- S2S Nano net tent When no rain expected
  84
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- 2.09 lb
  
  5
- Sleep system
  Weight qty
- Katabatic Palisade 30 deg Quilt with 1 oz overstuff w/straps (25 g)
  595
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- EE Revelation 40 deg Quilt 950-fill power down w/straps, see winter quilt below
  466
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Exped Ultra 3R, MW R=2.9 (shoulder seasons) pad, mummy 25" wide, 3.5" thick
  441
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Pillow, Exped Ultra L Inflatable pillow
  61
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- EE Revelation 10 deg Quilt 950-fill power down (replace 466 g quilt) w/straps
  682
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Exped SynMat HL Winter MW R=5.2 winter pad, mummy 25" wide, 3.5" thick
  539
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- MLD Goodnight 1/8" pad, medium EVA CCF 54" x 20" under pad prevents slipping
  58
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- MLD Goodnight 1/8" pad, short EVA CCF 27" x 20" over pad prevents slipping (good between pad and pillow)
  29
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- ARGON 67 taffeta liner Dutchware quilt liner used as hot summer bag without quilt
  66
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Ear plugs Two kinds w/case, those night time creeks, rain drops, insects, & amphibians are loud; keep ticks & ants out of ears
  3
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 2.76 lb
  
  7
- Kitchen / Hydration / Food storage
  Weight qty
- TOAKS Ti long-spoon Polished bowl
  19
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Soto Windmaster Stove 3-flex pot stand stove
  67
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 4-season fuel, partially full True consumable
  112
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Evernew 900 mL Ti pot, no lid ECA265R, Something to boil water in
  84
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Simple DIY Al lid for above Lighter than stock lid, cut from Chipotle bowl cover, silicone overlid
  18
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- CNOC 2 L Vecto bladder Dirty water gatherer
  80
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sawyer Squeeze filter w/coupler Coupler allows simple screw-on attachment to bottles, back flushing, and trivial gravity filtering
  102
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Water bottle 1L Smart|Dasani water bottle for pack side pockets
  30
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- 0.6 L plastic bottle w/straw cap Fits in shoulder pouch, straw allows for on-the-go drinking
  25
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Wide-mouth bottle 1L soft Nalgene, wide-mouth, collapsible, good as pee bottle or winter warmth
  60
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Odor-proof plastic bag OdorNo brand 2 gal 12.5" x 20" opaque, requires a gram of cord to seal, about as thick as a trash compactor bag, liner for below
  16
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Food bag, DCF, Zpacks No rope which is below if needed
  42
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Outsak wire mesh bag 14" x 19"
  209
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Zpacks rope + rock bag for food bag 50 ft, not always taken w/ very small carabiner
  54
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Harness for Bearikade Z-line harness for attaching Bearikade to outside top of pack
  8
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- 2.09 lb
  
  15
- Rain / Wind gear
  Weight qty
- Montbell Versalite Rain Jacket Outer layer for wind, bugs, cold, and rain WPB GORE-TEX Infinium
  178
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Zpacks Vertice Rain Pants Outer layer for wind, bugs, cold, rain, & sleeping (pseudo-VBL), choose this or next
  85
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Zpacks Rain Kilt Use as a mini-ground cloth, tablecloth, lap tray, helpful to stuff tent in sack, a tent door awning, and also a partial pack cover when umbrella used
  52
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- REI Minimalist GTX 2.0 overmitts keep the hands, gloves, glo-mitts dry when temps under 58.7 deg F
  45
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Umbrella, Hands-free, Head-free 35" avg diam Modified SMD SilverShadowCarbon Rain/Sun, 6-point attachment to pack (needs a shaft, see next)
  225
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 19" pair of 1-piece carbon fiber poles Umbrella poles w/cords & linelocs, if not using tent pole or trekking pole instead
  31
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Montbell UL shell mittens XL fit over the Kincos ultralight shell
  10
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- 1.36 lb
  
  6
- Worn clothes / Trekking poles / Pocket items
  Weight qty
- OR Sunbriolet modified with magnets, sun, wind, & rain hat
  106
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Buff, neck gaiter Neck gaiter also use to dry inside of tent
  40
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sunglasses not always worn, sometimes carried
  33
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sun Hoodie, collared, button front JollyGear poly/spandex, UPF 30, 2 zippered breast pockets, orange
  252
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Underwear UA 9" briefs
  88
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Pants, stetchy nylon, NOT convertible Wrangler ATG Flex-waist cargo pants
  387
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Knee-high compression socks Dr Scholl's keep sun and ticks off lower legs
  50
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Ankle socks Merrell Acrylic/Wool ankle socks for over knee highs
  52
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- DirtyGirl gaiters Keep debris & gravel bitsies out of shoesies
  38
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Trailrunners Altra Olympus 6 with heel inserts as rock plates
  668
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sun gloves Glacier Ascension Bay Sun Gloves, no fingertips
  37
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Trekking poles Starlight Mountain carbon-fiber, cork handles w/mud baskets
  420
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Photo ID, credit card, money, passes Who am I?, in zippered pants pocket, LifeTime pass, State pass
  28
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Phone Google Pixel 9a, IP68 water resistance rated + case
  235
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Watch What time is it? On wrist Garmin Instinct 2S Solar
  43
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 5.46 lb
  
  15
- Packed spare & extra clothes
  Weight qty
- DCF dry sack For spare clothing + parka
  16
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Spare underwear UA polyester briefs, wide waistband for comfort
  86
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Spare socks Knee highs + Merrell ankle socks
  102
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Alpha Direct Hoodie baselayer FarPointe Outdoor Gear Alpha Cruiser 90 gsm, size M
  123
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Alpha Direct leggings baselayer FarPointe Outdoor Gear Camp Pants 90 gsm, size M
  102
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- EE Torrid Apex Jacket A 3-season jacket w/hood
  237
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Goose down socks For keeping footsies extra warmsies during sleepsies, but also great for keeping hands warmer in jacket pockets or in the mornings or as pillow stuffing
  54
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Microfleece beanie MountainHardware, single-layer blue (replace orange beanie)
  24
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- DexShell waterproof knit gloves Size L
  85
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Waterproof socks SealSkinz calf-length for over knee highs in swamps and high snow
  122
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Thick, soft, and warm socks for sleeping Heat Holders acrylic socks
  108
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Bug headnet Possibly should be a luxury item?
  17
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Camp slides Luxury item
  70
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Micro-spikes Kahtoola, indispensable on icy trails
  351
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- 2.13 lb
  
  10
- Hygiene / First Aid / Safety / Repair
  Weight qty
- DCF stuff sack For electronics & first-aid kit
  8
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Mini BIC lighter extra one in zippered back pocket
  11
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Whistle / Compass / Thermometer How cold was it this morning? Clips to sternum strap
  25
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sunscreen stick/roll-on, for nose and face mostly, repackaged in foil
  5
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Soap in small dropper bottle Ivory bar flakes or Dr B. To use: add water, shake, and squeeze drops out.
  6
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- First-aid kit some pills, some band-aids, chlorine dioxide tablets, many repair items
  126
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Scissors, Titanium Wescott 2.5" fine cut, 23 mm cutting edge
  7
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Small pocket knife Opinel #3 sharp 40 mm blade
  7
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Fingernail file 70 mm of double-sided file
  7
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Small dropper bottle of bleach Bleach keeps pee bottle fresher smelling, backup disinfectant
  6
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Tweezers Titanium 45 mm in length by 4.2 mm wide
  2
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Tooth brush / tooth paste Is tooth paste really consumable?
  12
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Toilet paper, poop kit Nitrile glove, opaque dog-poop bag, dried baby wipe (pack out)
  10
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  5
- UL DIY backcountry bidet Simple: bottle cap w/hole that flex-straw fits snugly through, nozzle tapered, too (spare straws weigh 0.5 g each)
  2
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Trowel Deuce of spaces, Aluminum, Doubles as a shoehorn
  16
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 0.64 lb
  
  19
- Electronics
  Weight qty
- Garmin InReach Mini Where am I? Can you find me now?
  100
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Headlamp Nitecore NU25 Photons for dark mode w/skinny hairband, more modes than UCO
  33
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Nitecore NB Air 19.4Wh (5000mAh @3.88V)
  89
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Nitecore NB10000 battery 38.5Wh (6400mAh @ 5V aka 10000mAh @ 3.85V)
  152
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Magic-7 set of adapters and cables Everything to recharge anything (see details below)
  42
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Govee wireless thermometer mini Bluetooth thermometer, hygrometer, needs phone app
  22
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Pad-Pal Rex Creations pad Inflator, 10 g of fine whine
  10
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Ear buds Bluetooth, microUSB rechargeable
  23
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 18 W Anker wall charger Power Port III Nano IQ3 USB-C female (bring only on thru hikes)
  30
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- 1.04 lb
  
  8
- Food and Water
  Weight qty
- Known food one day Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch per day
  650
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  6
- Water Per 1.5 Liter in the Desert
  1500
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 11.9 lb
  
  7
- Pre-Trip To Do List
  Weight qty
- Maps Download offline maps into phone
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Print Print out lighterpack to PDF 4-sheets per page and a map
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Charge 'em up! Make sure power banks, phone, watch, InReach, headlamp, earbuds all charged
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Test water filter Make sure flow rate is good
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Practice knots Don't get all tied up
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Trim toenails Prevent black toenails
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  10
- Permethrin treat clothes Reduce the tick bites. recent treatment: 2025-07-14
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Re-treat rain gear with DWR Nikwax or Graingers 2023-11-12
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 0 lb
  
  17
- Notes
  Weight qty
- Luxury items I've yellow-starred luxuries, but set qty to 0, they would add 777 g if all were brought
  777
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
- Anti-critter devices Green-starred 4 choices, pick one, 44, 209, 218, or 931 g
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
- 0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 0 lb
  
  1
- Magic-7 adapters (one line in electronics above)
  Weight qty
- 0 Cable USB-Cm to USB-Cm etguuds 6" cable to charge phone, smart chip
  6
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- 1 Adapter, USB-Cm to USB-Cm Like a 15 mm cable, but short & thick, most efficient, no resistance
  3
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- 2 Adapter, USB-Am to USB-Cf Xaosun. (red metal case) allows USB-A port of NB10000 and MPB1 to be used
  6
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- 3 Adapter, USB-Cf to microUSBm Adapter for USB-C input cable to microUSB output
  2
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- 4 Adapter, USB-Cf to Garmin watch USB-C female to Garmin special plug
  3
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- 5 Adapter, USB-Af to USB-Cm Anker (grey metal case) with LED showing active power transfer
  4
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- 6 Eversame USB multimeter Shows current / volts / watts / capacitance so full info on charging; also has built-in USB-A adapter
  16
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Small mylar bag To hold above Magic 7
  2
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- 0 lb
  
  0
- Lesser/rarely used Extras; all categories
  Weight qty
- Exped AirMat Mummy R=1.9 Summer weight inflatable pad, mummy 20" wide, 2.8" thick
  300
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Evernew 250 mL Ti lid for above This is really a small pot, pan, lid of ECA265R
  39
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Evernew stuff sack seems to be made of Tyvek-like material
  7
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Water Wizard de-silt/de-mud For treating silty water to help de-silt it
  5
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Escali AH2 food thermometer Real-time temp of air, water (streams or in a cook pot), & food; also use as a tent stake
  8
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Sunflair WAPI 150 deg F Water pasteurization indicator, green wax in a tube, see GearSkeptic video; replaced by Escali above
  4
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Hand sanitizer 1 ounce bottle capacity, 3/4ths-filled
  32
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Silicone cross-band 6 in size from Litesmith to hold cookset together in pack
  8
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Ursack 529.3 (Major) White Spectra, etake only if bear boxes not available
  218
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Long-sleeve baselayer Patagonia 1/4-zip lightweigh capilene, sleeping
  107
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- USB electric fan w/timer switch Arctic Breeze, lifesaver when overnight temps above 80 deg F (fan only is 64 g)
  105
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Nitecore MPB1 power bank 5000 mAh @ 3.6V 5A 10W in / 5V 7.5W out USB-A power bank
  88
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Yitee 6-LED USB-powered light Ultralight lantern
  3
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- LIxada L1505 solar panel Modified, for those longer trips when a NB10000 just is not enough (5W peak power)
  101
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Ultrapod II tripod Attached to trekking pole, so "worn"
  120
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Phone mount for tripod Joby w/remote Bluetooth shutter
  30
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Pepper spray for dogs On those road walks; not for bears
  40
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Aluminum foil 12" x 18" folded small Aluminum foil, mostly for emergencies to leaves notes and markers, could be a water gatherer or signal mirror
  9
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- N95 air filter mask In case of smoke, optional
  14
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- DEET or picaridin Bug repellent, towellettes
  22
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- 0 lb
  
  0
- Winter / Cold / 4-season extras / qty = 1 in winter
  Weight qty
- The items below add 1578 g (3.5 lbs) ... when the 3-season pad, quilt, jacket, & a shirt are swapped out
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
- Patagonia polyester fleece mittens half-gloves, mittens create handwarmer pockets
  77
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Kinco wool/acrylic glo-mitts half-gloves, mittens, heavier and warmer
  194
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Montbell overmittens DRY-TEC WPB, XL fit over the Kincos
  97
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Down parka hooded, reversible camo, duck down (replace 236 g jacket)
  365
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Undershirt, pillow case Patagonia, 1/4-zip, long-sleeve mid-weight capilene (replace 107 g shirt)
  221
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Orange vest to use as pack cover When it is hunting season
  94
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Orange beanie Also only in hunting season, acrylic, don't get shot
  61
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Gloves, Showa 282 temres Oh, those blue waterproof warm gloves! Size XL
  126
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Hand-warmers Better living through chemistry, emergency use only
  46
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Snow Gaiters Outdoor Reseach Crocodiles
  310
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- 17" DCF stuff sack For extra winter stuff
  17
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Jameson whiskey Anti-freeze for my Sawyer filter, good to -30 deg C
  20
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Balaclava, lightweight OR Alpine Onset
  35
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Merrell winter boots Thermo Chill Mid waterproof
  1056
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- 0 lb
  
  0
- Retired or Unused Gear
  Weight qty
- DCF 27" stuff sack for tent MLD Allows tent to be carried on outside of pack. Also big enough to hold wet shoes inside a sleeping bag to keep shoes from freezing
  34
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Zpacks Arc Blast w/accessories Pack w/ shoulder pouch and 2 hip pouches
  645
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Pants, stretchy nylon Wrangler, 2 zip cargo on outer thighs
  373
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Long-sleeve, collared, button shirt Magellan, polyester fish gear shirt UPF 50
  187
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Long-sleeve, collared, button shirt Columbia PFG, polyester UPF 40, 2 breast pockets, orange sherbet colored so don't get shot in hunting season
  175
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Long pant legs Magellan, non-stretch nylon fish gear, convertible see previous
  118
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Leg tights BCG tights to hike or sleep in (replace 106 g Arc'teryx)
  204
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Shorts w/pockets Magellan, non-stretch nylon fish gear shorts w/zipper pockets, convertible see next
  219
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Nylofume pack liner UL option to line a pack on the inside and keep contents from getting wet
  28
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Sea2Summit air stream pump dry sack No longer used (switched to Exped Schnozzle) Used to blow up things and also keep clothes dry, sort of pillow
  50
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- REI Flash 3-season air pad R=3.7 (shoulder seasons, see below for all-season pad)
  446
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- REI all-season Flash pad R=5.2, instead of lighter 3-season pad (replace 446 g pad)
  554
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Canon G5X camera Photo / video documentation w/battery+memory card
  377
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Extra G5X battery & mem card Spares are important
  28
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Zpacks seat pad 11" x 15.5" use in tent, around camp, extra pack padding, replaced by Gossamer Gear pad
  33
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Gossamer Gear 1/8" pad EVAzote closed-cell foam pad 19.5" x 58" use as seat pad, back-up & emergency pad, also a pillow
  75
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Volara 1/8" pad narrow 2 pieces EVA CCF cut in mummy shape for 20" wide pad, 60" long, replaces GG EVAzote underpad
  65
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Volara 1/8" pad strip EVA CCF narrow cut to increase width of above for 25" wide pad, 60" long
  32
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- UL pillow, inflatable Small and includes a straw to inflate
  18
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- BRS Ti Stove Burn Baby Burn
  25
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Flame diffuser For haute cuisine meals
  6
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Bear canister, BV500 BearVault BV500, replaced by 931 g Bearikade Blazer
  1234
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Odor-proof sack Bear with me: One for food, sometimes one for garbage, Loksak OPsak
  44
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Carbon-felt windscreen Also serves as pot gripper, cozy, & trivet: could be luxury item, Nah!!
  31
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Small pocket knife Swiss Army brand w/scissors, file, screwdriver, blade
  21
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Mini BIC lighter Come on baby, light my fire, do not bring if Soto brought
  11
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Brown plastic cup w/handle Sentimental cup from very first cook kit 50+ years ago
  22
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- finessCity Pot, Ti w/Lid Something to boil water in, lid is 400 mL pot
  171
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Mesh bag for cook kit From old Sawyer Squeeze, replaced by silicone cross-band
  14
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Trailrunners NewBalance Kaymin V1 w/inserts
  701
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Trekking poles CNOC Vertex carbon-fiber, cork handles
  514
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Umbrella, Hands-free, Head-free 100 cm MYOG (modified Liteflex) Rain/Sun, 6-point attachment to pack (needs pole(s) see next)
  217
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Umbrella, 2021 UL Litetrek Swing Not taken, here for weight comparison
  192
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Umbrella, Liteflex Swing Not taken, here for weight comparison; sold by many vendors
  237
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Umbrella, Zpacks Lotus Not taken, here for weight comparison
  191
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Umbrella, SMD SilverShadowCarbon Not taken, here for weight comparison
  201
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Plastic wide-mouth peanut jar Holds about a half-liter of overnight liquid, w/discrete cover
  56
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Cable to charge watch USB-A male to Garmin special plug, modified to 3.5" long
  5
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Headlamp, UCO Air Night time photons, w/skinny hairband
  30
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Nitecore F21i NL2150HPi battery 5000 mAh @ 3.6V 18W USB-C power bank (failed)
  99
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Anker 46.8 Wh Powercore w/cable, don't bring on trips <=3 days (9,360 mAh @ 5V)
  253
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- USB cable for above Charge 'em up, 4" USB-A to microUSB M-M
  9
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- EE quilt pad straps 25.6 g just for reference for a pair of straps, included in quilt weights above
  26
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- DCF footprint 1 oz/sqyd 56"x85" DCF ground cloth
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 0 lb
  
  1

Multi-night backpacking 3-seasons

Pack

Shelter

Sleep system

Kitchen / Hydration / Food storage

Rain / Wind gear

Worn clothes / Trekking poles / Pocket items

Packed spare & extra clothes

Hygiene / First Aid / Safety / Repair

Electronics

Food and Water

Pre-Trip To Do List

Notes

Magic-7 adapters (one line in electronics above)

Lesser/rarely used Extras; all categories

Winter / Cold / 4-season extras / qty = 1 in winter

Retired or Unused Gear