Solo, 3-Season, 4-day, Mountainous

Category Weight
Clothing
5.59 lb
Hike
3.6 lb
Rest
3.97 lb
Food & Drink
0.86 lb
Personal
0.45 lb
Safety
1.25 lb
Possible Bonus / Fun / Extra Item
0 lb
Food / Fuel / Water
8.1 lb
Total
23.83
lb
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
Consumable 8.1 lb
Worn 4.74 lb
Base Weight 10.99 lb

Weather expectations for this list: Temperatures can range from sunny 95F / 35C to a windy/slushy 25F / -4C at altitude. Low humidity.

Besides the gear below, I typically carry an additional 8.1lb / 129.6oz / 3674g (for a 4-day trip mountainous trip).
● Food: 16-20oz / 454 - 567g per night including some disposable cleanup.
● Water: 2L = 4.4lb / 70.56oz / 2000g (with the option to carry up to 5L / 11lb / 176oz / 5000g if water sources are scarce).
● Fuel: 0.85oz / 24g per burn. 1-3 burns per day.

NOTE: Unless specified otherwise, listed sizes were purchased in US men's if there was an option. I am 5'11" / 1.8m and 190lb / 86.2kg.
⚠️: Indicates that I am looking into new options or modification (usually for weight or functionality).

- Clothing
  Weight qty
- Top/Base: T-shirt "smartwool" size L
  4.92
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  1
- Top/Base: Arm Warmers "LWD"; biking sleeves for cool weather (Works amazing during the day, ⚠️ but a little too tight when sleeping. Looking for a better fit on upper arm)
  2.58
  oz
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  1
- Top/Insulation: Insulated jacket "Enlightened Equipment Torrid", Size L (no hood)
  7.31
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  - kg
  1
- Top/Shell: Rain Jacket "Montbell Versalite" (japan men's XL ≈ US men's size L but a bit more snug in the chest/armpits). I just couldn't pass up the price I got it at!
  5.1
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  - kg
  1
- Bottom/Base: Base pants "X2"; size L
  4.72
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Bottom/Base: Underwear (worn) "smartwool"; size L
  2.72
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Bottom/Base: Underwear (extra) "Uniqlo", size L
  1.55
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  - kg
  1
- Bottom/Shell: Pants "REI" convertible; size L. Nylon belt.
  13.1
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  1
- Bottom/Shell: Rain Kilt "Zpacks", DCF, one size.
  1.9
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  - kg
  1
- Head/Base: headband unknown brand; thin stretch wicking
  0.34
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  - kg
  1
- Head/Base: Face warmer "32 degree"; size L. stretchy, hook behind ear. ⚠️ Future version needs to be more windproof and more comfortable. My very successful winter version is the Seirus mask (1.42oz / 40.2g), but I want something lighter for blustery autumn mountain passes.
  0.32
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  1
- Head/Insulation: hat "Furst" down hat; size L/XL or fleece hat (same weight)
  1.36
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  - kg
  1
- Head/Shell: Cap "Columbia"; huge brim with sun protection fabric over neck.
  2.87
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  1
- Hands/Base: gloves "Seirus"; liner gloves, size L US mens. ⚠️ A little beat up - could use replacement.
  1.23
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  - kg
  1
- Feet/Base: Socks (worn) "Darn Tough Light Cushion"; size L
  1.71
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  - kg
  1
- Feet/Base: Socks (extra) "smartwool PHD runner"; size: L
  1.07
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  - kg
  1
- Feet/Shell: Gaiters "Simblissity" Levagaiter (modified hooks)
  1.95
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  - kg
  1
- Feet/Shell: Shoes "TNF Hedgehog"; size 11
  34.74
  oz
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  - kg
  1
- 5.59 lb
  
  18
- Hike
  Weight qty
- Pack "MLD Exodus 55L", Ecopak Ultra, size L
  18.38
  oz
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  - kg
  1
- Chest/Waist Pack "LiteAF", DCF. ⚠️ I am really trying to give this up!
  2.5
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  1
- Organizer bags/bands 10x Mesh/Plastic/DCF bags for quilt, clothes, food, toiletries, etc. 3 silicone bands.
  1.86
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  1
- Navigate: Paper map single paper sheet if able.
  0.16
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  1
- Navigate: Compass "Kanpas" 20mm wristband style. Strong magnet. Because of the nature of mountain treks (lots of visible landmarks outside of whiteouts), I don't need a larger, classic-style compass (usually a Nexus 7 at 23.3g).
  0.17
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  1
- Navigate: Phone including simple protective case. Nav apps.
  8.17
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  - kg
  1
- Navigate: Power bank "Nitecore NB10000". 38.5Wh capacity (32Wh actual energy). including cable. Has been good for 5 nights in cold weather, but I do warm it before use if it is below freezing.
  5.91
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  1
- Obstacles/Rain: Pack Liner "Nylofume" 20"x37". Pad inflator (listed separately) is attached to it.
  1.03
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  - kg
  1
- Obstacles/Sun: Lip Balm "Blistex" SPF30
  0.34
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  - kg
  1
- Obstacles/Sun: Sunglasses includes chums retainer
  1.23
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  - kg
  1
- Obstacles/Sun: Sunscreen "Bananaboat SPF 30" in 15ml lip balm container & "Neutrogena Clear Face SPF30" in 8ml lip balm container.
  1.81
  oz
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  - kg
  1
- Obstacles/Terrain: River crossing shoes Mayfly sandals. includes strap/biner. ⚠️ I'm on the fence with these. These are definitely lighter than my homemade foam shoes (116.8g/4.12oz), but less secure crossing rocky rivers and, as camp shoes, my sleep socks pick up dew when I get up in the middle of the night.
  2.34
  oz
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  - kg
  1
- Obstacles/Terrain: Trekking poles "REI Peak UL"
  12.59
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  - kg
  1
- Obstacles/Night: Headlamp "Nitecore NU25". myerstech headband.
  1.12
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  1
- 3.6 lb
  
  14
- Rest
  Weight qty
- Shelter: Tent "Durston x-mid pro 1", polycro ground sheet, stakes, stake bag. ⚠️ NOTE: This isn't really a fair piece of kit, since it hasn't arrived yet. The weight is an estimate (plus a couple extra ounces) and I might just end up not liking the design.
  22.93
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  - kg
  1
- Sleep: Sleeping pad "Thermarest Xlite NXT", size Regular/Wide mummy. 25" / 63.5cm wide x 3" thick.
  17.21
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  1
- Sleep: Pad inflator homemade pad inflation attachment (plastic bottle top, cap, rubber washer) that works so well I regret not figuring it out sooner! ⚠️ Because good is never good enough, I'm also testing the PadPal inflator. While it weighs 11g? I could ditch the 42.3g/1.49oz pack liner that isn't as useful in the quick-dry mountain air.
  0.22
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  1
- Sleep: Quilt "Enlightened Equipment Enigma" 20 degree, 950 down, regular length/width.
  17.16
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  - kg
  1
- Sleep: Pillow medical inflatable & Zpacks pillowcase / dry bag (that also stores quilt).
  2.58
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  - kg
  1
- Sleep: Ear plugs in small plastic bag.
  0
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  1
- Sleep: Eye mask Homemade sleep mask to keep light out. ⚠️ Next version might weigh a tad bit more, but will hopefully be more effective.
  0.39
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  - kg
  1
- Sleep: Fleece socks HotHeadz fleece, size XL, trimmed shorter
  1.44
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  - kg
  1
- Relax: Sit Pad Dutchware folding egg-crate foam.
  0.64
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  - kg
  1
- Warmth: Fire stuff 3x fire starters in pill bag, 2x Bic Mini
  0.99
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  1
- 3.97 lb
  
  10
- Food & Drink
  Weight qty
- Kitchen: Stove Toaks alcohol stove, QiWiz screen/stand, unbranded soft flask for fuel. ⚠️ I am considering the Caldera Inferno to allow easy wood fires.
  1.73
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  - kg
  1
- Kitchen: Pot "Toaks 650" with silicone over the handles (62g). "Ruta Locura" carbon fiber lid (9.1g), custom bag (4g).
  2.65
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  - kg
  1
- Kitchen: Food Cozy Cooker Vegetable steamer bag, 2 pieces of insulation, 1 cooking bag per dinner +1 spare,.
  0.94
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  - kg
  1
- Kitchen: Bowl/Spoon 16oz / 473ml capacity deli cup with lid (lid prevents bowl from getting crushed, plus I store food in it). Disposable style spoon.
  0.69
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  - kg
  1
- Kitchen: Coffee/Tea mug styrofoam, 12oz / 354ml capacity. custom polyethylene foam crush protector.
  0.25
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  - kg
  1
- Water: Filter BeFree 3L w/ flip cap (118.1g), water scoop (5.9g), bottle adapter (32.7g) Can store extra unfiltered water in here if water sources are scarce.
  4.97
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  - kg
  1
- Water: Chemical Treatment Micropur. 2-tablet trimmed down (mostly to round the sharp corners). Backup in case of water filter failure.
  0.04
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  4
- Water: Storage & Delivery 2x 1L water bottles, "Zpacks" shoulder strap water bottle holder.
  2.33
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 0.86 lb
  
  11
- Personal
  Weight qty
- Basic Hygiene toothbrush (7g), toothpaste tablets (3.5g), floss stick (1g), liquid soap in 6ml dropper bottle (6.9g), a bit of deodorant in chapstick container (9.9g), towel (16.2g).
  1.5
  oz
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- TP Charmin Ultra Strong. 30 sheet roll & 1 wet wipe per overnight.
  0.69
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  - kg
  3
- Supplements Daily mix of vitamins, green tea (caffeine) pills, allergy pill.
  0.19
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  - kg
  3
- Contact Lenses daily wear disposable contacts. Packaging trimmed down. 1 pair per overnight + 1 spare pair.
  0.14
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  - kg
  4
- Contact Lens - other stuff contact solution bottle (11.3g), mirror (17.1g). Yeah, I still need the mirror. I suck at putting contacts in.
  1
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  - kg
  1
- Prescription glasses includes simple glasses case and clip-on sunglasses
  1.56
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- 0.45 lb
  
  13
- Safety
  Weight qty
- First Aid & Repair Kit ● Trauma: Celox z-fold gauze, Celox powder, scissors, CPR mask, instructions ●●● Wound Care: Antibiotic, band-aids/bandages, blister patches/tape, butterflies, Skin (vet) glue, dressing film, tiny irrigation syringe, splinter-out (sterile), tweezers, tick remover ●●● Pharmacy: acetaminophen/ibuprofen/naproxen, prednisone, ondansetron, anti-diarrheal, salt. ●●● Repair: emery board, patches/tape (nylon/sil-nylon/DCF/pad), pin, safety pins, sewing thread/needle, wire.
  3.99
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  - kg
  1
- Knife "Gerber LST", w/ reflective lanyard
  0.61
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  - kg
  1
- Whistle "ACR", orange
  0.2
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  - kg
  1
- Satellite Messenger "Garmin InReach Mini". A Spousal Requirement for all my solo trips now. I usually send a location when I find a campsite, as I'm beginning my hike in the morning (a bit of distance from camp helps provide direction), and maybe one more during a break.
  3.98
  oz
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Car Key For my current vehicle. When I use a rental car instead, it is often multiple keys secured together with a cable and tag that weigh much, much more.
  0.69
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Cash / Cards Health insurance card, ID, Cash.
  0.33
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Bear Bag & Hang 3-cord/2-tree hang kit with mini-biners, some dutchware hardware, kite pulley, DCF food bag, odor-proof liner. It may seem a bit much, but it works wonders hanging between trees in those fir/spruce forests that have no overhanging branches to use.
  4.45
  oz
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Pepper Spray 3oz / 60ml & holster (⚠️ which needs repair and a better attachment point).
  4.65
  oz
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Bug Spray "REPEL 100". 0.475oz / 14ml (fairly small).
  1.11
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 1.25 lb
  
  9
- Possible Bonus / Fun / Extra Item
  Weight qty
- Hand Chain Saw "Chainmate CM-24SSP 24-Inch" (discontinued). Includes tyvek bag and silicone band to keep it from cutting up everything else in my bag. This thing is incredibly effective if I want a good campfire.
  4.33
  oz
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  - g
  - kg
  0
- Chair "QwikBack UL". Slingback chair with carbon fiber poles. When I have it, I barely use it. When I don't, I find the perfect place to chill in the chair I didn't bring.
  2.85
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Gear groundcloth 15"x30" / 38x76cm polycro sheet with grommets (tape & nylon washers) in corners. If I know its going to be dusty or muddy, I usually bring it just to have a mobile clean spot to put down food or clothes.
  0.46
  oz
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  - g
  - kg
  0
- Rain Mitts "Zpacks Vertice Mitts", size L. I don't like using them, but I like cold hands even less.
  1.05
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Mylar sleep bag liner If I suspect really cold nights, I throw this in just in case. Have only been forced to use it twice. Very effective, but expect to smell even worse than usual the next morning. 😝
  2.7
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Cleats Vargo VTRAC. Late spring there can be some treacherously icy downhill treks. ⚠️ I am in the middle of (literal) side-by-side testing vs my recently purchased Vargo VTRAC (127.7g/4.5oz).
  4.5
  oz
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  - g
  - kg
  0
- Journal Homemade from "Rite in the Rain" pages. pencil. I have been using it less lately (putting notes in my phone instead), so I moved it to the "extras" section.
  0.93
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  0
- Wash Basin Plastic stand-up bag some food came in, trimmed down to a bowl. Nice to clean up without wasting too much water.
  0.19
  oz
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  - g
  - kg
  0
- Soto Windmaster / 110g IsoPro fuel 3.88oz / 110g of this is fuel. Absolutely not necessary, but sometimes I bring it for convenience. Also, when hiking with my wife, delays in cooking are not allowed! This then replaces the 1.72oz / 48.9 alcohol stove setup. On colder trips, it requires bringing the 5.3g wash basin listed above (fuel sits in water to prevent freeze up).
  9.77
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Mylar Tent Floor Cut for inside of tent (under sleeping pad).
  0.99
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- 0 lb
  
  0
- Food / Fuel / Water
  Weight qty
- Food 16-20oz / 454 - 567g per night including some disposable cleanup.
  18
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  3
- Fuel Alcohol. 0.85oz / 24g per burn. 1 to 3 burns per day.
  0.85
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  6
- Water 2L = 4.4lb / 70.56oz / 2000g (with the option to carry up to 5L / 11lb / 176oz / 5000g if water sources are scarce).
  70.56
  oz
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 8.1 lb
  
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Solo, 3-Season, 4-day, Mountainous

Clothing

Hike

Rest

Food & Drink

Personal

Safety

Possible Bonus / Fun / Extra Item

Food / Fuel / Water