Ultimate beginner backpacking gear list

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Pack 2.81 lb
Sleep system 2.33 lb
Shelter 4.16 lb
Extra clothing 1.61 lb
Sleep clothes 1.08 lb
Cooking 0.79 lb
Navigation 0.32 lb
Water purification 0.48 lb
Extras 2.38 lb
Toiletries 0.63 lb
Food, water, fuel 6.54 lb
Total
23.12
lb
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
Consumable 6.98 lb
Worn 3.75 lb
Base Weight 12.39 lb

- Pack
  2.81 lb 1
- Backpack REI Flash 45
  45
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sleep system
  2.33 lb 2
- Quilt/Blanket Massdrop pine down blanket
  19.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sleeping pad Klymit static V
  18.1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Shelter
  4.16 lb 6
- Tent Tarptent protrail
  26
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Tent stakes $12.50- Cheap from Amazon
  1.3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Hammock & Tarp Dream hammock freebird & UGQ penny pincher tarp
  24.8
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Tree straps Dutch Tree straps
  6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Tarp suspension Dutchware stingerz
  0.74
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Bug net Dutch Summer sock
  7.7
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Extra clothing
  1.61 lb 4
- Down jacket REI coop
  10.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sun hat OR Sombriolet
  3.3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Gloves Dakine
  1.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Rain suit Frogg Toggs Ultralite
  10.4
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sleep clothes
  1.08 lb 5
- One pair of socks Wright Socks or any synthetic or wool sock
  1.3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Beanie Hat Zpacks microfleece
  1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Leggings Under armor 2.0
  5.7
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Long sleeve shirt Polarmax
  5.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Underwear FREE
  4
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Cooking
  0.79 lb 5
- Utensil Humangear duo
  0.8
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Alcohol stove FREE and homemade
  0.1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Cheap cook kit $12.99- Amazon
  9.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Canister stove $15- BRS stove
  0.96
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Lighters 2-Bic
  1.1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Navigation
  0.32 lb 3
- Map Carry it in a ziploc bag
  2.4
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Compass $7- Amazon
  0.8
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Headlamp Black diamond spotlite
  1.9
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Water purification
  0.48 lb 3
- Sawyer squeeze
  3.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Water bottles $3- Smart Water bottles
  2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Water bags Sawyer (it's included with the filter and it works)
  2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Extras
  2.38 lb 8
- Stuff sacks $10- Outdoor products
  3.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Plastic bags FREE- Trash bag liner & Ziploc trash bag
  0.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Butt pad and all round awesomeness Thermarest z seat
  2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Trekking poles $8- Cheap Amazon
  20.8
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Knife $9.95- Mora craftline
  4.8
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Headnet $7- Keep bugs off
  0.3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sling Pack hanger
  0.1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Medical & Repair kit FREE- Duct tape, first aid & Meds
  6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Toiletries
  0.63 lb 9
- Trowel Deuce of spades
  0.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Wipes & Toilet Paper FREE- Dry out the wipes to save weight
  3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Hand Sanitizer FREE- Travel size
  0.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sunscreen FREE- Travel size
  2.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Bug spray FREE- choose your type. I also use Picardin lotion
  1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Toothpaste FREE- Travel size
  0.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Toothbrush FREE- Cut down the handle if you want :)
  1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Floss FREE- Keep cavities away
  0.1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Pack towel $10- Microfiber (go cheap)
  1.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Food, water, fuel
  6.54 lb 3
- Food 3 days
  64
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Water 2 Smart water bottles
  34
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Canister Fuel
  6.7
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1

Ultimate beginner backpacking gear list

Pack

Sleep system

Shelter

Extra clothing

Sleep clothes

Cooking

Navigation

Water purification

Extras

Toiletries

Food, water, fuel