$500 backpacking list

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Pack 2.51 lb
Sleep system 2.88 lb
Shelter 4.99 lb
Extra clothing 2.46 lb
Sleep clothing 1.58 lb
Cooking 0.67 lb
Navigation 0.4 lb
Water purification 0.88 lb
Toiletries 0.97 lb
Extras 2.68 lb
Food, water, fuel & utiliity 9.22 lb
Total
29.24
lb
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
Consumable 11.86 lb
Worn 1.95 lb
Base Weight 15.44 lb

- Pack
  2.51 lb 1
- Massdrop x Granite Gear X60 $120- 35lb capacity
  40.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sleep system
  2.88 lb 2
- Two costco blankets $40
  32
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sleeping pad $44- Thermarest Z sol foam pad
  14
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Shelter
  4.99 lb 6
- Mesh Tent & Tarp $64- Paria Outdoors breeze mesh tent & sanctuary sil tarp
  36.5
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Tent stakes $12.50- Cheap from Amazon
  1.3
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Hammock $40- Dream Hammock Freebird
  16
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Tarp $75- UGQ Penny pincher
  13.5
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Tree straps $12- Hammock gear 6ft
  3
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Bug net $17- Cheap from Amazon
  9.6
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Extra clothing
  2.46 lb 4
- Fleece FREE
  16
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Rain suit $29.99 Frog Toggs Ultralite rain suit
  10.4
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Gloves FREE- from home
  5
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Hat FREE- free from home baseball cap
  8
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sleep clothing
  1.58 lb 4
- Shorts & T-shirt FREE
  16
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Underwear FREE
  4
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Beanie Hat FREE
  4
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- One pair of socks Wright Socks or any synthetic or wool sock
  1.3
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Cooking
  0.67 lb 4
- Utensil FREE- plastic disposable spoon or McFlurry spoon
  0.1
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Cheap cook kit $12.99- Amazon
  9.6
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Canister stove $15- BRS stove
  0.96
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Alcohol stove FREE and homemade
  0.1
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Navigation
  0.4 lb 3
- Headlamp $12.99- Foxelli
  3.2
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Map Carry it in a ziploc bag
  2.4
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Compass $7- Amazon
  0.8
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Water purification
  0.88 lb 2
- Sawyer mini kit w/ water bag $20
  12
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Water bottles $3- Smart Water bottles
  2
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Toiletries
  0.97 lb 9
- Trowel $5- Coghlan's backpacker trowel
  6
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Hand Sanitizer FREE- Travel size
  0.5
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Toothbrush FREE- Cut down the handle if you want :)
  1
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Bug spray FREE- choose your type. I also use Picardin lotion
  1
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sunscreen FREE- Travel size
  2.2
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Toothpaste FREE- Travel size
  0.2
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Floss FREE- Keep cavities away
  0.1
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  - lb
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  - kg
  1
- Pack towel $10- Microfiber (go cheap)
  1.5
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Wipes & Toilet Paper FREE- Dry out the wipes to save weight
  3
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Extras
  2.68 lb 7
- Paracord $10- 100 ft Guy lines, bear bag rope etc.
  7
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Stuff sacks $10- Outdoor products
  3.5
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Plastic bags FREE- Trash bag liner & Ziploc trash bag
  0.5
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Trekking poles $8- Cheap Amazon
  20.8
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Knife $9.95- Mora craftline
  4.8
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Headnet $7- Keep bugs off
  0.3
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Medical & Repair kit FREE- Duct tape, first aid & Meds
  6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Food, water, fuel & utiliity
  9.22 lb 3
- 4 days, 3 nights Food
  4.4
  lb
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Water 2 liters
  4.4
  lb
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Canister Fuel
  6.7
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1

$500 backpacking list

Pack

Sleep system

Shelter

Extra clothing

Sleep clothing

Cooking

Navigation

Water purification

Toiletries

Extras

Food, water, fuel & utiliity