Ultimate beginner backpacking gear list

Category Weight
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
  Weight qty
- Backpack REI Flash 45
  45
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 2.81 lb
  
  1
- Sleep system
  Weight qty
- 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
- 2.33 lb
  
  2
- Shelter
  Weight qty
- 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
- 4.16 lb
  
  6
- Extra clothing
  Weight qty
- 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
- 1.61 lb
  
  4
- Sleep clothes
  Weight qty
- 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
- 1.08 lb
  
  5
- Cooking
  Weight qty
- 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
- 0.79 lb
  
  5
- Navigation
  Weight qty
- 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
- 0.32 lb
  
  3
- Water purification
  Weight qty
- 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
- 0.48 lb
  
  3
- Extras
  Weight qty
- 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
- 2.38 lb
  
  8
- Toiletries
  Weight qty
- 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
- 0.63 lb
  
  9
- Food, water, fuel
  Weight qty
- 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
- 6.54 lb
  
  3

Ultimate beginner backpacking gear list

Pack

Sleep system

Shelter

Extra clothing

Sleep clothes

Cooking

Navigation

Water purification

Extras

Toiletries

Food, water, fuel