Justin's Emigrant 4 day 3 Night w Kids Pack

  •   Category Price Weight
  • Big 3/Core (Comfort) ✔︎ $1603.45
    6.3 lb
  • Skin-out/Worn $335.00
    1.97 lb
  • Cook System ✔︎ $437.00
    2.61 lb
  • Electronics $428.00
    0.86 lb
  • Ditty Bag (Black Stuff Sack) $26.00
    0.42 lb
  • First Aid/Repair (Orange Stuff Sack) $25.00
    0.5 lb
  • Clothing (Red Stuff Sack) $330.00
    1.04 lb
  • Water $45.00
    0.54 lb
  • Food $0.00
    0 lb
  • Total $3229.45 14.23
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Taking some friends out to my favorite place in California. A few notes

Hi all. Different circumstances in my being responsible for Other Humans™ so I'm overpreparing a bit and could use some add'l opinions from the amazing folks here. I know emigrant well and spend time there. But I'm taking my 10yo and semi-leading (as in, you can come with me but i'm not responsible for your happiness) a group of a few other families.

Notes, for your consideration, although maybe I am still dumb:

  • Seriously the most important thing is sleep. I'm 48 and a trail runner. I need my comfort, my darkness, and i need my damn pillow to stay in place.
  • My 10yo is carrying a lot of his own stuff (not sharing his packwizard but it's similar) but I'll still be carrying more of it, like all food + shared things such as tent, water filtration.
  • I don't have any lighter quilts and my budget for the year is all used up. If it wasn't then yes I'd be bringing a 30º or 40º.
  • Yes I know my gear list reads like a damn instagram influencer but don't hate me, I've been a durston fan since buying the first xmid on massdrop, which i still have and use.
  • Stuff sacks are minimal and helpful for kids -- "go into the orange bag" vs "find the bag with the ___ in it"
  • I know the sierra pretty well so this assumes "who knows" weather, with the super mica + senchi for layering if needed, and intention to use quilt for a puffy poncho at night if we're hanging out

(BTW -- not looking for feedback on food plan, this is just where I'm keeping my notes)

Food Plan

TO DO

[ ] Pad out with energy/snacks [ ] Finish meal plan [ ] Go shopping [ ] Replace oats

Day 1

  • Breakfast @ Home
  • Prepackaged lunch @ trailhead
    • Get sandwiches on Sunday

Dinner

  • J: AlpineAire Shakshuka (780cal, 41g protein)
  • M: Good To Go Pasta Marinara (750cal, 23g protein)

Day 2

Breakfast

  • J: Oats, Ghost Protein Powder, MCT, Walnuts, Sugar, Chocolate Chips, Dried Fruit (~500cal, ~35g protein)
    • Kanu Instant Coffee
  • M: Wholly Avocado, salt packet, TBD

Lunch

  • J: TBD
  • M: Wholly Avocado, Tuna packet, mayo packet, bread

Dinner

  • J: Mtn House Veg Chorizo Breakfast Scramble (580cal, 28g protein)
  • M: Backpackers Pantry Chana Masala (620cal, 19g protein)

Day 3

Breakfast

  • J: Oats, Ghost Protein Powder, MCT, Walnuts, Sugar, Chocolate Chips, Dried Fruit (~500cal, ~35g protein)
    • Kanu Instant Coffee
  • M: Wholly Avocado, salt packet, TBD

Lunch

  • J: TBD
  • M: Wholly Avocado, Tuna packet, mayo packet, bread

Dinner

  • J: Mtn House Veg Chorizo Breakfast Scramble (580cal, 28g protein)
  • M: Backpackers Pantry Kathmandu Curry (470cal, 24g protein)

Day 4

Breakfast

  • J: Oats, Ghost Protein Powder, MCT, Walnuts, Sugar, Chocolate Chips, Dried Fruit (~500cal, ~35g protein)
    • Kanu Instant Coffee
  • M: Wholly Avocado, salt packet, TBD

Lunch

  • J: TBD
  • M: Wholly Avocado, Tuna packet, mayo packet, bread

Dinner

  • On the drive home

Shopping List

  • Wholly Avocado
  • Sandwiches
  • Salt packets
  • Mayo packets
  • Kanu instant coffees
  • Quick cook/soak oats