all-options
- Category Weight
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pack
1.82 lb
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on person
0.83 lb
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daily city life
3.15 lb
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toiletry
1.1 lb
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clothing
5.57 lb
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extra cold
0.34 lb
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hard exercise
0.31 lb
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extra formal
0 lb
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beach
0 lb
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extras
0.27 lb
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back country shelter/sleep
3.05 lb
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back country kitchen
0.51 lb
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back country misc
0.18 lb
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consume
5.09 lb
This is a list of everything I might pack on a trip which will range from sub-freezing temperatures spending nights in the back country, to formal dinners, to days on the beach. A description of each item is on my gear for life page. My onebag list is more typical of what I am using.
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pack
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Gossamer Gear Gorilla
40L. Comfortable to 25lb, when cinched down and not stuffed can be fit at angle in 21” sizer
28
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Hanchor Tufa
Simple, 40l pack, carries up to 20lb comfortably, carry-on friendly
25
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Gossamer Gear Vagabond Trail
23l, 18x10.75x5.75". can squeeze into personal item sizers, Comfortable carry,
18
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Gossamer Gear Vagabond Packable
23l. Most comfortable packable daypack I have used
10
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gossamer gear whisper pack
super minimalist pack
4
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Tom Bihn Hip Belt
Actually transfers some weight to hips
3
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Osprey 20l Drybag
protection from rain, works as packing cube in big bag
2
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Decathon Packable 15l Courier Bag
Packable bag useful for walking around town without pack.
117
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on person
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Flexon Eyeglasses
durable frames with x-active polarized lens
27
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- kg
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Garmin 955 Watch
do everything sport watch. Runs 1 week without GPS, 20 hours of GPS
52
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Hanchor Mica Coin Purse
holds id, credit card, coins when needed
10
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ID, Cards, Cash
driver license, chase sapphire, atm card
24
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Chipolo Spot Card
thin tracker that works with AirTags
17
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Victorinox Rambler Pocket Knife
my everyday carry knife. When in group swich to Benchmade Mini Bugout. Flying use swiss key
0.8
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swiss tech key
small tool makes it through security checks
12
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opinel no. 7 or victorinox pocket waiter knife
pick up after flight if would be useful and staying for more than a few weeks
1.2
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- kg
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iPhone 12mini
camera, note pad, voice recorder, gps + full quad maps, bible, podcasts, kindle, sometimes messaging
136
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- kg
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apple AirPods Pro (V2)
good integration, so/so noise reduction
56
g1
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- kg
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uniball vision elite pen
doesn't leak after flight, good feel, ink sets well
12
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Hand Cleaner & Blistex
refreshed when used up
0.4
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daily city life
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Zojirushi Travel Mug
heavier than plastic but insulating, great one hand use
8.5
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smartwater bottle (1l)
1L water bottle with 28mm opening
42
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- kg
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Nitecore NU20
Light, good regulation, shock cord strap
1
oz1
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- g
- kg
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MacBook 12" (2017)
16gb memory, 2 core cpu, 256gb disk
32
oz1
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- kg
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litesmith zipza pouch
water resistant pouch for EDC electronics
8
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- kg
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nomad 65w slim charger
2 usb-c, 45/20w, doesn't pull out of outlets
72
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- kg
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Nitecore 10K USB Power Pack Gen2
extra power for devices, can flow through while charging
5.5
oz1
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- kg
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UCB cables
4ft C-Lightning, 4ft C-C, 1 6" C-C
0.5
oz1
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- kg
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USB Adaptors
C to A, Garmin, Micro, Lighting, A to C
0.5
oz1
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- kg
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Etymotic HF3
earphones with 40db noise blocking
1
oz1
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- kg
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6ft Tape Measure
Every few days there seems to be something I need to measure
0.4
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fold it flat utensil
Small packable fork/spoon
10
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totobobo mask
Swappable filters, near N95 effectiveness
27
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- kg
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Passport
Required for customs, checking into hotels, etc
42
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Sleep Mask
Makes it much easier to sleep when rooms not fully dark
1
oz1
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toiletry
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Backcountry Bathroom
.5 UL small packtowel, soap, toothbrush, floss, baking soda
2.5
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- kg
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rei micro toiletry bag
right size for me with useful org features
2
oz1
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- kg
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matador flatpack bag
case for soap... soap dries slowly
20
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100 sense bar
body, hair, shaving without drying skin or straw hair
24
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folding brush
works better than comb for me
1
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- kg
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oral-b 6000 toothbrush
effectiveness is worth the size / weight
5
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travel toothbrush
used when don't have oral-b
0.6
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floss
remove plaque between teeth
8
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toothpaste
whatever small tube I pick up next
1
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Crystal Deodorant
effective, cheap, long lasting, doesn't clog pores
60
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nail clipper
downsized to cheap and light pair
0.5
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mach3 razor
using an old handle, replaceable blades
1.5
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Sunscreen SPF >=50
Acquire right product/size, ideally reef and human safe
1.5
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- kg
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medicines
aleve, 2 nyquil, antihistamine
1
oz1
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- kg
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First Aid Kit
loksak bag, compeed blister pad, super glue, safetypin, anti-biotic, bandaids, kinesio
2
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clothing
Weight qty -
Luna Venado Sandals
Super light and comfortable, >1200 miles, favorite "running" shoes, adequate traction for most conditions
9
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Luna Oso Sandals
comfortable, ~2000 miles life, good traction
16
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Inov-8 Trailfly G 270
technical trails, ok with blazer, >1200 miles/pair
17
oz1
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Xoskin Toe Socks
toe socks which prevent blisters between my toes. Often minor darning around 800 miles, retire at 1200 miles
1.2
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- kg
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Darn Tough No Cushion, Ankle Running Socks
Durable, doesn't absorb odor
35
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OR Ferrosi Transit Pants
UPF50, Fast Dry, Comfort in hot conditions, good fit and mobility, no swish
9.9
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- kg
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Western Rise Evolution Pants
light, durable, quick dry, ok hot,looks good in town
10.5
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Outlier Slim Dungerees
perfect fit, good locking, durable
14
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Patagonia Terrabonne Joggers
Light, fast drying, UPF 40
6
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Patagonia Men's Hydropeak Hybrid Walk Shorts
Fast Drying Shorts, can function swimsuit
174
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Outlier New Way Shorts
Look like “normal” shorts, comfortable, resists stains
6
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Icebreaker Briefs (Anatomica)
super comfortable, fast drying, odor resistant
1
oz2
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Tommy John air briefs
fast dry, no wedgies
1
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Icebreaker Tee (Anatonica)
UPF 30? 150gsm Merino + Nylon, resists odor, fast dry, comfortable, looks good
4
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ArcTeryx Cormac Hoodie
UPF 50, fits me perfectly, decent comfort >80f
5.1
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OR Astroman Button-up
UPF 50, fast drying, semi-dressy, reasonably comfortable in hot weather, mosquitos protection?
6.3
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Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Hoody
UPF 30?, very comfortable
5.5
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Western Rise Unlimited Button Down
UPF 40, resists odor and wrinkles
9
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Macpac Nitro Hoody
active/light insulation, good with shell to 40F
5
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Montbell Ex Light Hooded Wind Jacket
Light, tiny, breathable windshirt. Typically brought when using poncho
51
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Arcteryx Squamish Wind Shirt
30cfm windshirt, typically lives in car for surprises
5
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Montbell Dry Peak Shakedry Shell
Fragile, breathable, waterproof shell
8.2
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Sitka shakedry jacket
Waterproof, highly breathable, useful as windshirt
6
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Trailbum Gnu Rain Cape
Ultralight poncho with decent coverage up to 30l pack.
3.6
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ZPacks Rain Pants
light, not durable, wind/rain protection, can be worn when doing laundry
4.5
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Montbell Rain Umbrero
Light, good ventilation, rain and sun (with paint applied) protection, silly looking
1.8
oz1
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extra cold
Weight qty -
Montbell Plasma Vest
Adds 15F comfort
3
oz1
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- kg
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Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody
Adds 25F comfort
9
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powerstrech gloves
moderate warmth, works with touchscreen
47
g1
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- kg
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enlightened equipment rain mittens
Hands happy from 32F-50F
24
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Mountain Hardware Grub Gloves
good dexterity with just the base, deploy mitts when colder. 3nd pair
2.3
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Polar Buff
when need extra warmth for neck, head, can be a sleep mask
54
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hard exercise
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Heart Rate Strap
Accurate for HIIT, running power, works in water
0.5
oz1
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REI Swiftland Shorts (unlined)
comfort without underwear, very air permeable, dries quickly, compact
3
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De Soto Men's Mobius Tri Shorts
great for exercise: run, swim, cycle, gym
5
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XoSkin compression shorts
No chaff on long hot runs, even when mixed with water
3.5
oz1
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- kg
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xenith delta ss shirt
Polartec Delta fabric, great when super sweaty
5
oz0
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Foam Visor
Blocks sun & rain from eyes when running
26
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extra formal
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vivobarefoot gobi II ankle boots
dressy looking, get ~1200 miles
19
oz0
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- kg
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bluffworks hopsack sport jacket
packable blazer, machine washable
15
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boss suit
super 140 wool, slim cut
26
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beach
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Patagonia R0 rashguard Shirt
5.4
oz0
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- g
- kg
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Bluesmith Board Shorts
7.8
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- oz
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- g
- kg
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Vision Corrected Snorkling Mask
8
g0
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- g
- kg
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Matador Pocket Beach Blanket
4
oz0
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- kg
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Wetbag
12
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extras
Weight qty -
Pack Towel Ultralight, Body Size
large enough to wrap body
3
oz1
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- g
- kg
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panasonic lx100 ii camera
street and portrait photography
13
oz0
- oz
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- g
- kg
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Mogics Power Adapter MA1
smallest, lightest universal adaptor
1
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Pentax binoculars
8x32, waterproof
32
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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MacBook Pro 14"
Computer with sufficient power for engineering work
3.5
lb0
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- g
- kg
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immersion water heater
heat water without kettle or microwave
2
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Apple AirTag
Track items not with me
11
g1
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- g
- kg
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Lock
for gym locker room on extended stays
5
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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canon powerzoom
picture of animals at distance in bright light - 8x (400mm equiv). image quality mediocre but better than nothing or carrying 10lb of camera gear
5
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back country shelter/sleep
Weight qty -
NunatakUSA Ghost Quilt
good to 30F, been good to 15F wearing all clothing (76" long, 25" at foot , 40" top)
16
oz1
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- lb
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- kg
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DIY Alpha Direct "Blanket"
48x66in 90gsm fabric, sleep to 58f in shorts, tee, buff sleep sack, 48F with nitro hoody added and something for around feet, tested as a liner for poncho to 40f, likely work below that. Can be a shawl or a vest with magnets
4.4
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- kg
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MLD Nylon Sleep Sack
minimalist sleep sack for use in hostel and huts
3
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Fleece/SilNylon Pillow/Stuff Sack
Holds quilt. Fleece nice against face. extra clothing "stuffing" as pillow
1.6
oz1
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- g
- kg
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Gossamer Gear ThinLight Pad
insurance, extra warmth in winter, minimalist trips
3
oz0
- oz
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- g
- kg
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NeoAir UberLite Air Mattress
Comfortable for me to 20F (I sleep with a chillipad set on "Lowest").
9
oz0
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- g
- kg
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Nemo Tensor Mattress
No noise, enough insulation, comfortable
13
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Friends DYI DCF Tarp
minimalism for low rain risk trips
5
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Gossamer Gear Whisper
roomy. solo shelter with easy access, usiable in 3 season below treeline, 2.5 above treeline. Weight includes stakes and polypro groundcloth
13
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Durston X-Pro 2
light enough solo, room for 2, 3+ seasons
20.5
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- kg
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Gossamer Gear Lightrek 4
Pole for tarp. Carried on outside pack. Used for stream cross or difficult traverse.
3.9
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Carbon Tent Poles
poles for shelter or PT exercises
2.6
oz2
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- kg
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back country kitchen
Weight qty -
Trail Designs UL Caldera & Ebiits stove
If going to be hot, I don't bother cooking and leave the stove at home
1
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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MLD 850ml Pot/Mug
perfect size solo cook pot / mug, with snowpeak hotlips
3.5
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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platypus 2l water bottle
light, flexible, collapsible when needing extra water
1.3
oz0
- oz
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- g
- kg
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hydrapak 28mm filter
1l in 30sec filtering when new!
2
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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steripen uv
reasonable light and fast purification of water. bring chemical tablets as backup
2.6
oz0
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- kg
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platypus cutdown bladder
top cup off to scoop water and use steripen
12
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- kg
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MSR Folding Foon
Collapsed small enough to fit in pot with rest of cooking gear
0.4
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Food Bag
sil-nylon stuff sack for hanging. on the 3rd? bag
1.2
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Bear Boxer 101
Smaller bear canister that fits more easily in backpack. Good for up to 4 days if carefully packed
25
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Bearikade Weekender
Bear canister with can hold up to 11 days of carefully packed food, 6 days if not so careful
29
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- kg
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back country misc
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Repair Kit
Matches, Sparkie, Firestarter, Needle&Thread, MP Tablets, Patches, Fabric Tape, SuperGlue
2
oz1
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- g
- kg
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Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent
Has been as effective as DEET for me, doesn't feel slimy, and doesn't destroy synthetic materials
1
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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LittleFly Designs Headnet
Bring if expecting lots of bugs
1
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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GG EZC Spectra Line
You can always find uses for rope
0.3
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Garmin InReach Mini
Gives family piece of mind on solo trips
3.5
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Logging Thermometer
Useful data for retros
9
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Loksac Element Proof Bag
Waterproof while phone can still operate
8
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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consume
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Daily Food
solo: breakfast bars, oatmeal, lunch meats & pita, couscous&meat, chocolate bar
18
oz3
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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katadyn micropur tablets
easy, reliable, reasonably fast, not too bad tasting
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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.5L of Water
500
g1.5
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Bic Lighter
esbits slow starting… spark not enough. Replace when out of fuel
0.6
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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alchohol
for stove rather than esbits because easier to obtain (.8oz for each meal)
0.8
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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esbits fuel
one cube boils water for dinner and a small cup of tea
0.5
oz0
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Wipes
One / day + 1 extra [Use a V stake with plumbing T connector as a shovel]
0.4
oz0
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- g
- kg
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