ERL 2020
- Category Weight
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Big 3+
4.35 lb
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Food
0.3 lb
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Hydration
0.21 lb
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Hygiene
0.19 lb
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First Aid, Repair, Emergency
0.36 lb
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Electronics
1.03 lb
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Misc
0.27 lb
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Clothing (Carried)
1.93 lb
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Clothing (Worn)
3.35 lb
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Consumables
4.04 lb
Planned conditions were for mixed sun and clouds, but no rain. Intermittent cold winds made for a chilly second day. 30ish water crossings made for soggy feet.
Gear changes? Bring warmer sleep socks and kept the bread bags on in the quilt for vapor barrier to warm up toes.
Green = New for this trip
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Big 3+
Weight qty -
Atom+ Pack - Stripped (Sold)
Atompacks Atom+ 40L Robic 210d - no frame/belt
16.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Pack Liner
Gossamer Gear Pack Liner (not a loud as nyloflume)
1.34
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Tarp 2P
GG Twinn Tarp with long Lawson lines
10.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Ground cloth
Polycryo "Heavy Duty" 1.5mil (doubles as rain skirt)
1.9
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Short Nail Stake
6" Easton nail 7075
0.27
oz6
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Carbon Needle Stake
u/RockBoxATX carbon fiber w/ flat caps
2.6
g6
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Stake bag
Free MLD silnylon stake sack
1.4
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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3 Season Quilt
Katabatic Palisade, 900 fill power, 6’ Reg, 2oz overfill, cords. Comfortable down to 28F with puffy and booties. Good into high 50's. Pad cords reduce drafts better than straps.
20.9
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Inflatable Pad (Narrow)
NeoAir Xlite Regular
12.2
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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CCF Pad
GG Thinlight 1/8". Best multi-purpose piece of kit ever.
2.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Inflatable Pillow (broke)
Big Sky Dreamsleeper (broke)
1.6
oz1
- oz
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- kg
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Food
Weight qty -
Alcohol Stove Kit
Hipbone stove, stand, screen, shield
0.9
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Small Cook Pot Set
MLD 520ml, 0.3mm Ti, DIY lid & cozy
2.1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Lighter
Bic mini lighter
0.4
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Bamboo Spoon Sm
Amazon (gifted). Not long enough for large meal pouches, but great for everything else.
12
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Cook Towel
4" strip of Lightload. Just enough to dry pot or use as pot holder.
0.2
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Lg Food Bag
Lg OpSak - gorilla tape reinforced zipper
0.8
oz1
- oz
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- g
- kg
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Hydration
Weight qty -
Water Purification
Aquamira Drops, repackaged
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Water Bottle Medium
Smartwater 1L w/ sport cap
1.3
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Water Bottle Small
Smartwater 700ml w/ sport cap. Smellable drinks.
1.1
oz1
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- kg
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Hygiene
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Toothbrush
Thumb brush w/ cover
0.19
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Toothpaste / Floss
Half tablet in the evening. Just a wet toothbrush in the morning. Cut waxed floss into single-use strips and roll into bottom of container.
0.2
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Chapstick
GG Joshua Tree mini stick
0.15
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Soap
Bronners, 0.1oz bottle
0.3
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Foot Balm
Trail Toes small jar. Apply to feet in morning and evening to greatly reduce water absorption and rubbing. Also great for chafing or as just-in-case lip balm.
0.75
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Sm OpSak
For hygiene or snacks
0.4
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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TP
1 ziplock, doggy bags, TP
0.5
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Trowel
Deuce of Spades
0.58
oz1
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- g
- kg
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First Aid, Repair, Emergency
Weight qty -
Whistle
Acme Tornado (on lanyard)
0.26
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Knife / Tweezers / Scissors
Victorinox Classic (on lanyard)
0.73
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Duct tape
2ft (general purpose/tenacious suppliment) rolled on bic lighter
0.38
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Repair Kit
Tenacious tape, DCF tape, alcohol wipe, tear-aid, 2 safety pins, large hole needle, 2 pins, 2 buttons, floss & thread, super glue, spare bottle lid, spare LED
1.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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First Aid Kit
Motrin, Tylenol, anti-diarrheal, Benadryl, Zyrtec, burn & antibiotic cream, itch wipe, alcohol wipe, Leukotape, Tegaderm, Steri-strips, gauze, benzoin tincture, Micropur tabs, tweezers, signal mirror, gloves, facemask
2.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Water Tablets
Katadyn Micropur packets (2 tablets)
1.1
g6
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sm Zip Pouch
LiteAF Dyneema FAK Pouch Small (On Person)
0.2
oz1
- oz
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- g
- kg
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Electronics
Weight qty -
iPhone
Pro with case
7.64
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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GPS Comms
InReach Mini
3.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Headlamp
Nitecore NU25 w/shock cord strap
1.14
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Expandable Battery Bank
Klarus CH1X with 3600 mAh Li-ion cell
2.8
oz1
- oz
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- g
- kg
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Charging Cables
1x regular USB-C, 1x Short micro USB
0.85
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Lg Zip Pouch
LiteAF DCF FAK Zip Pouch Medium (Possibles)
0.47
oz1
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- g
- kg
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Misc
Weight qty -
Pen/Paper
For writing emergency notes
0.4
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Ear Plugs
2x Storms, snorers, ax murderers
2.5
g1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Wallet
Hawbuck Lean (License, Insurance, CC, Debit, Cash)
0.55
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Tripod
Pedco Ultrapod Lightweight. Straps to trekking pole for length/selfie or branches for creativity.
1.85
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Phone Mount
Studio Neat Glif
1.47
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Clothing (Carried)
Weight qty -
Rain Shell (sold)
OR helium II (M). Hybrid rain/wind layer that not very good at either, but is sufficient in mild weather.
6.2
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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UL Down Puffy
Montbell Hooded EX Light Anorak (900f) (M). Static warmth down to 40F or to 30F paired with a mid-layer. Hood works well with quilt.
6
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Active Fleece Hoodie (Sold)
Montane Allez Micro Hoodie 1/4 Zip (L)
5.9
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Thin Leggings
Odlo Active F-dry light
4.65
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Wind Pants
Montbell UL Stretch Wind Pants (L). Great sleepwear and bug protection. No bushwacking!
2.5
oz1
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- g
- kg
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Hiking Socks (carried)
Darn Tough 1/4 Hiking (L)
2.3
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Glove liners
Zpacks Possum Down (L). Warm for weight and comfortable. A little too delicate for trail-use compared to fleece.
1.5
oz1
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- kg
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Yak Beanie
Peak to Plateau
1.63
oz1
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- g
- kg
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Vapor/Water Barrier
Bread bags x2. Wear over dry socks in loose shoes for camp. Just-in-case rain mitts. Clothes bag. Vapor barrier in quilt. Emergency mittens and water collection.
0.2
oz1
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- g
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Clothing (Worn)
Weight qty -
Trucker Hat
REI On the Trail. Elastic drawstring, packable bill, breathable material. Love this thing.
2.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sun Glasses
Peppers Fishing Polarized. Wrap around enough and polarized for glare. $35 at Academy.
1.2
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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UV Buff
Beanie, sun block, body towel
1.4
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sun gloves
OR ActiveIce Spectrum Sun Gloves
0.7
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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ABC Watch
Casio ProTrek PRG-330. Solar for unlimited battery. Must calibrate barometer when traveling. Attach to shoulder strap for accurate temp readings. Review elevation totals at end of day. Alarm is quiet enough to not disturb other hikers.
2
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Thin Baselayer Top
Patagonia Capilene Lightweight Zip (L)
4
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Running Shorts
Nike running shorts (liner removed) (M)
4
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Gaiters
Dirty Girl
1.32
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Hiking Socks
Darn Tough 1/4 Hiking (L)
2.3
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Shoes
Altra Lone Peak 4.0 (11.5)
22
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Trekking Poles
Massdrop Fizan Compact 3 x2
12.2
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Consumables
Weight qty -
Alcohol Fuel
1 fl oz/day
0.85
oz2
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Water
1L
2.2
lb1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Food
Per Day
1.7
lb1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Toilet Paper
For Wipin'
0.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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