Bitterroot Backpacking Rental Gear (Included in Trip Pricing)
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Backpack
$0.00
2.19 lb
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Tent
$0.00
2.5 lb
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Sleep System
$0.00
2.31 lb
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Kitchen
$0.00
3.56 lb
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Necsessities
$0.00
7.06 lb
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Clothing (Bring your own cloting, I recommend these items.)
$0.00
5.63 lb
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Extras (Bring your own, I recommend these things.)
$0.00
1.63 lb
Ultralight base weight of 11.56 lbs!
Your personal items will add 5 - 10 lbs depending on what you bring. 8 lbs is average.
Water adds 2 lb / liter. We carry three, 1 L bottles on trips. You'll carry 1.5 L on average so 3 lbs.
Food adds 1 lb / day. We always carry an extra day of food. You'll carry 2 lbs on average.
Average bag weight is about 25 lbs. This is incredibly low for a backpacking setup!
If you were to purchase one of these setups on your own, it would cost around $2400.
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Backpack
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear 3400 Southwest Incredibly lightweight pack with excellent durability. Light frame helps keep everything aligned on your back. $0.00 35
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Tent
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Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL 2 Solution-Dyed Tent An ultralight freestanding tent with spacious floorplan of 28 sq ft and ceilings of about 52 inches. Plenty of room for 2 people! Agnes Cooper Spur UL 3 person tent available too. $0.00 40
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Sleep System
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Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt 30 F Quilts are great for their versatility in the backcountry. You can tighten it up to make it cozy or open it up if its a warm night. Downside is that there is no hood, so you must bring a warm hat or wear a hoodie. $0.00 19
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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite The mylar-like material that lines the pad is an incredible insulator at night, and if it were to ever puncture, you're not SOL. A guide carries a patch kit. $0.00 14
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Ultralight Inflatable Pillow An ultralight inflatable pillow made by Big Agnes or Nemo is not to be undervalued in the backcountry! $0.00 4
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Western Mountaineering Megalite 30 F Sleeping Bag An alternate option to the quilt. Weighs nearly the same. $0.00 0
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Kitchen
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Jetboil MiniMo 1 per 2 people, weight is distributed as such. $0.00 9
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GSI Nesting Cup and Mug 1 mug and bowl per person. Link is for all 4 and plates. $0.00 4
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Ultralight Fork + Spoon or Spork ... or just steal plastic utensils from a gas station/fast food place! $0.00 1
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Food Gastronome is our #1 preferred brand! $0.00 32
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Bear Bag An ultralight, 20 L dry bag. Any tear-resistant, waterproof bag is good. (waterproof is preferred because it lets less smells out and therefore has lower likelihood of attracting wildlife. Hang on a tree branch 10 - 12 ft up, and 4 ft from the trunk. $0.00 2
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Powdered or Liquid Soap Powdered suds are the most lightweight option. Liquid soap works too, but is heavier. Always use soap at least 200 ft from sources of water. $0.00 1
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Stove Cooking Fuel An Isobutane/Propane fuel mix designed for high altitudes and a wide range of temperatures. Do not use below 11 F. The fuel will not properly ignite on a stove below that temp. $0.00 8
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Necsessities
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Water You will carry about 4 lbs on average $0.00 64
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Three or Four Empty 1L Smart Water Bottle We filter water and add it to your bottles. $0.00 1
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Sawer Squeeze All sawer filters are ultralight. This is the only one that fits onto smart water bottles. No need to bring the bags, just screw the filter onto the top of the bottle. $0.00 3
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Adventure Medical Kit 1 per 4 people. Weight distributed as such. Beefed up with extra ibuprofen. $0.00 2
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Ultralight Multitool Multitools aren't entirely necessary. Really good to have. $0.00 4
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Skoga Kust 5, 10 and 20 L drybags 5L for your electronics, 10L for your clothing, and 20L for our bearbags (all smellable, food-like items go in the bear bag) $0.00 2
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30-50 ft of Paracord To hang your bear bag. $0.00 5
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Diamond Spot 350 Honest and basic headlamp that works for anyone. $0.00 3
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Counter Assault Bear Spray w/ Holster We carry multiple brands. $0.00 9
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Your Phone Always try to download the maps before you go! Look up weather and trail closures too! $0.00 7
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Garmin In-Reach Mini2 GPS Guide carries this. $0.00 4
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Map + Compass Always need a hard copy of the map and compass. $0.00 2
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Emergency Fire Starter Flint + Steel. We also carry a few lighters as primary igition source. $0.00 2
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Clothing (Bring your own cloting, I recommend these items.)
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Insulating Jacket/Hoodie
Temps at night will drop to 40s, 30s and even 20s in the spring and fall.
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16
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Warm Hat
For Night
$0.00
4
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Brimmed Hat
For Day
$0.00
4
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Rain Jacket
ALWAYS BRING THIS!
$0.00
16
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Hiking Pants
For Day - Synthetic
$0.00
20
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Hiking Shirt
Short or Long sleeve, Day - Synthetic
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2
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Long Sleeve Baselayer Shirt
For Night
$0.00
16
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Midweight Layer
Like a fleece or puffy Jacket
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0
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Extra Socks
3 pairs total
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2
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Underwear
2 pairs, synthetic for day, warm for night
$0.00
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Hiking Shoes/Boots
Regular athletic shoes ok too
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Extras (Bring your own, I recommend these things.)
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Personal Items
Book, Journal, Cards, Games, Other Entertainment
$0.00
16
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Toiletries
Any other personal wipes, lotions, creams, washes are up to you!
$0.00
10
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