Sierra Snow lows 25F to 10F/-12C
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PACKING
2.18 lb
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SHELTER
1.33 lb
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SLEEP
4.57 lb
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KITCHEN
2.33 lb
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DITTY
0.71 lb
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PACKED CLOTHES
3.39 lb
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WORN
4.04 lb
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FEET-- transportation
7.58 lb
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ELECTRONICS
0.73 lb
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Miscellaneous
1.57 lb
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Consumables
7.88 lb
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Whisperlite setup excluding fuel-- extra 11.5oz w/11oz bottle or 17oz w/16oz (20oz bottle)
0 lb
2 or 3 nights. Sleeping on snow and melting snow for water. No mountaineering involved and no avalanche risk. 16 to18.25 lb. BPW depending on weather. No chance of precipitation in the form of rain. Highs in 30's Lows in teens expected. If snow will be falling while hiking I'm bringing a WPB jacket w/ pit zips as worn weight. Moulder Cu strip for stove. 8oz canister to melt ~8-9L from snow.
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PACKING
Weight qty -
68+Liter (53L + 15L)
SO Flight 2 spectra, trimmed, no cross bar, ok to 33lb
37.7
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65 Liter (50L + 15L)
2026 Kakwa 55 Ultra 200X, M, modded, ok to 26lb
31.6
oz1
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- kg
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shovel / repair / shelter pole straps
2 Voile 12" nanos, combine for 22" length
0.75
oz1
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pad pump / pack liner
exped schnozzel
2.01
oz1
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- g
- kg
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11L .75 DCF drawstring stuff sack
sleeping bag compression to fit better in pack
0.45
oz1
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SHELTER
Weight qty -
super tarp
MLD DCF .75, 90" x 114" gobs of tie-outs, 55' of glowire
11
oz0
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mid tent for bad weather
2018 MLD DCF Duomid w/ 5 guylines, sack
15.7
oz1
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- g
- kg
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extra cordage for max guy lines
(4) 4 to 8 foot guy pullouts
1
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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CF tent pole for base camping
MLD 140cm(55"), +silnylon sack filled w/ snow for base
3.4
oz0
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- g
- kg
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tent wall wipe down towel
Lightload half
0.25
oz1
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- g
- kg
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Ti snow flukes w/ 6" cord loops
Dutchware 3"x5" helps secure initial set up in wind
1.09
oz4
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- g
- kg
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deadman stakes
found sticks, unlimited quantities shelter dependent
0
oz10
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SLEEP
Weight qty -
down bag 7F degree comfort
WM Antelope, 26oz down + 3oz overfill, 6' length
41.8
oz1
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down bag 18 degrees comfort
Cumulus Panyam 600, Short, 2/3 Zip, 650g of 850 fill
35.5
oz0
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- g
- kg
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down bag 28 degree comfort
Cumulus Liteline 400, Short, 2/3 #3 Zip, 450g Down
25.9
oz0
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- g
- kg
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overbag plus 15F, moisture mgmt
'18 EE 50 degree 2oz apex short/wide, modded
12.95
oz0
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large pillow / DCF clothing bag
HMG zippered, 12"x17", for clothes / sleep, no velcro!!
1.7
oz1
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- kg
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r0.7 CCF pad
Yamatomichi EVA 5mm, 20"x40" rounded corners
1.9
oz1
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r2.0 shaped CCF & 76" cord
80's Ridgerest 20"x56", rounded, lower 14" narrowed
8.85
oz1
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- kg
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r7.3 insulated inflatable
Xtherm NXT RW mummy w/ schnozzel adapter
18.9
oz1
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KITCHEN
Weight qty -
Bic
lighter-- back up detonation, melt, sterilize, fire
0.4
oz1
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- g
- kg
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stove setup for smaller pots
Soto Windmaster, triplex pot stand
2.35
oz1
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1.125 liter HX anodized pot
Firemaple Ramen, handle removed, stock lid
5.35
oz1.1
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7" partial windscreen
DIY 3"x7" pie tin inverted "T" + band-big .6oz sml .45oz
0.6
oz1
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Moulder Strip for 450/220g cans
7"X1" 24 gauge Cu, Sil Band .9oz or 2" velcro 1.17oz
0.9
oz1
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IR Reflector for 450g or 220g cans
Trail Designs Al 4.25" high .9oz or 2.75" high .6oz
0.9
oz0
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- kg
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canister platform
8" pie tin material and 3/8" foam, foil taped
0.8
oz0.8
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- kg
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empty canister weight
227g size
5.35
oz1
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snow water screening
Norpro 2.5" SS tea strainer with handle
0.4
oz1
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snow block processing
Vikan 2" wide SS pan scraper or nylon putty knife (.8oz)
2.7
oz0.3
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water scooper and drink cup
Toaks 375ml cup or cheap plastic 8oz camp cup (.85oz)
1.7
oz0.5
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- kg
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insulated cup
S2S Delta Light 350ml, (incl. lid .7oz)
2.7
oz1
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folding spoon
MSR plastic
0.35
oz1
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food bag / canister cozy
Big Sky cook bag, fresh frig, and sleeping with canister
1.5
oz1
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kitchen storage and transport
(2) gal ziplocs and stuff sack for food and garbage
2.5
oz1
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16oz drink bottle w/ cozy
Nalgene Tritan with reflectix cozy (.9oz), no leash on lid
3.9
oz1
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- kg
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32oz drink bottle w/ cozy
Nalgene HDPE with reflectix cozy (1.3oz), no lid leash
5.1
oz1
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16oz drink bottle
Nalgene Tritan, no cozy, no leash on lid
3
oz1
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water treatment
Micropur to save fuel / in tepid water / skip full boil
0.1
oz0.5
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DITTY
Weight qty -
ditty bag
MLD large keep items listed below dry/organized
0.45
oz1
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FAK
pills, blister/wound care, Klot, tweezers, scissors
3
oz1
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repair, fire, etc. regular kit
repair, cord, fire kit, pen, 2 pages, permits, Opinel #3
2.65
oz1
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illumination
Nitecore Nu 25
1.2
oz1
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- g
- kg
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illumination
Zebra h52, modded headband, lithium AAbattery
2.1
oz1
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dental care, Vit. I, electrolytes, etc
Toothbrush, tooth tabs, picks, spare TP, ear plugs, pills
1.9
oz1
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PACKED CLOTHES
Weight qty -
down camp/sleep beanie
Blackrock Gear quilted down (collector's item) NLA
1
oz1
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buff/balaclava
Montbell wool blend grid, expedition weight & length
2.1
oz1
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DWR hooded wind jacket
2018 Montbell Tachyon M full zip w/ hand pockets!!
2.5
oz1
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- kg
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WPB hard shell parka
Montbell Torrent Flier GTX Paclite Plus w/Pit Zips, L (Jp)
7.2
oz0
- oz
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- kg
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UL WPB rain jacket w/ hood L
Strafe Scout, L, pit vents, pocket, Pertex Shield 2.5L 7d
3.9
oz1
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WPB winter parka w/ 20%+ overfill
Skaha, M, +5 cm, Epic 40d/20d, 3 pockets, 8.3oz down
18.2
oz1
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6.5L DCF sack for down jacket
Zpacks, M
0.3
oz1
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heavy duty AD camp hoodie
Farpointe Duo AD60 X 2 medium
7.3
oz1
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Alpha D camp/sleep bottoms
2023 90gsm Farpointe M, baggy-- wear OVER softshell
3.4
oz1
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WPB hard shell pants
Montbell Trekker GTX Infinium with knee high zips
5.4
oz1
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Blanket for legs while static
42"x38" Piece of SOL /tape/string half apron style wrap
1.5
oz1
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spare liner socks
Smartwool phd ski socks calf high back up pair
1.85
oz1
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- kg
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sleep sock supplement
Farpointe Alpha Direct 90gsm
0.75
oz1
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overmitts
REI GTX mittens
1.65
oz1
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kitchen/camp fingerless
bison/merino extra long fingerless gloves for tasks
2.2
oz1
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mid weight fleece camp mittens
MH HiCamp M, sized to fit easily over liners/fingerless
2.2
oz1
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WORN
Weight qty -
liner hiking gloves
Defeet wool blend, durable, can work with overmitts
2.1
oz1
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sub baselayer top l/s
Finetrack Elemental hydrophobic mesh long sleeve
2
oz1
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- kg
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baselayer top
Brynje inlay L/S hydrophobic polycon net
5
oz1
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midlayer sun hoodie w/ venting
Montbell Cool, M, roo pocket and thumbholes, 1/2 zip
6.95
oz1
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- kg
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boxer briefs
Ex Officio V2
2
oz1
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- kg
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baselayer bottoms
Finetrack Elemental hydrophobic mesh leggings
2.2
oz1
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baselayer bottom
Brynje 3/4 length hydrophobic polycon net
4.6
oz1
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softshell pants and nylon belt
Pat Alpine Guide 30" inseam, 4 zip pockets, thigh vents
20.35
oz1
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- kg
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baseball cap
beach theme, medium duck bill
2
oz1
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- kg
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polarized sunglasses
Oakley Canteen Jade Iridium wrap arounds w/ leash
1.5
oz1
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- kg
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carbon poles w/ baskets
Komperdell C3 Carbon Pro pair, no straps
16
oz1
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- kg
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FEET-- transportation
Weight qty -
liner socks
Smartwool phd ski socks calf high wool blend
1.85
oz1
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- g
- kg
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VBL over liner socks
pair of butcher, umbrella,or newspaper plastic bags
0.25
oz1
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thick outer socks
Darn Tough Work full cushion calf high wool blend
4
oz1
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gaiters
OR Rocky II, M, easy on/off
7.35
oz1
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boots
Baffin Borealis full size up for thick socks and VBL
46.9
oz1
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- kg
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snowshoes
Lightning Ascent, 22", W's narrow, paragon bindings
61
oz1
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ELECTRONICS
Weight qty -
phone
Iphone 16 with case-- airplane mode
7.6
oz1
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- kg
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temp tracker
Govee for gaining knowledge of gear limits
0.4
oz1
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sat comm
InReach mini 2, no strap, in pocket
3.4
oz1
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- g
- kg
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charging cord
6" USBc to USBc
0.25
oz1
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Miscellaneous
Weight qty -
smaller shovel
BD Transfer LT
14.3
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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pants pocket
whistle on a cord leash
0.4
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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sun screen
small container plus lip balm
1.25
oz1
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- g
- kg
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navigation
maps, M3nh compass, 0 if known area, .6oz maps only
2
oz1
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- g
- kg
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personal
53g car key, CC, cash, ID, medical info in DCF zip wallet
2.8
oz1
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- kg
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LNT WAG 2 night- 1 night is 2.7oz
mylar bag / zips / P. towl + shop towl targets, sanitizer
3.1
oz1
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- kg
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wide mouth bottle (BAI tea)
18oz hike-in w/ water, mixed drinks or Winter P bottle
1.3
oz1
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- kg
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Consumables
Weight qty -
1.5 liters water
enough until dinner-- start out well hydrated and fed
53
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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meds/ supplements/ fiber
dime bags and master baggie per day
0.45
oz2.5
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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medium canister fuel
227g can winter blend
8
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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2 nights / 2.5 days food
lower hunger 1st day / winter fresh food very doable!
64
oz1
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- kg
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Whisperlite setup excluding fuel-- extra 11.5oz w/11oz bottle or 17oz w/16oz (20oz bottle)
Weight qty -
liquid stove for <5 degrees
MSR Whisperlite, w/ pump, and some repair bits
11.55
oz0
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- g
- kg
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11oz. fuel bottle empty
MSR bottle wrapped with tape and expedition cap
4.15
oz0
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- g
- kg
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20oz. fuel bottle empty
MSR bottle wrapped with tape and expedition cap
5.8
oz0
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- kg
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insulated stove plaform
8.5" dia. corrugated PP, HD Foil, 0.3" eva insulation
1.8
oz0
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- kg
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tall windscreen
aluminum trimmed to fit 2.7L pot
1.55
oz0
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- kg
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1500ml pot
MSR ceramic pot, lid, Soto handle
7.45
oz0
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- kg
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spoon
MSR titanium stove tool combo or .35 plastic, .4 wood
0.7
oz0
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