Women's Ultralight 3-Season Backpacking Gear List

  •   Category Price Weight
  • Pack $252.40
    1.72 lb
  • Shelter $249.00
    2.25 lb
  • Sleep $579.00
    2.18 lb
  • Cook $70.00
    0.96 lb
  • Water $45.00
    2.47 lb
  • Worn Items $835.00
    5.31 lb
  • Toiletries/First Aid $0.00
    0.53 lb
  • Misc $72.00
    0.32 lb
  • Electronics $467.00
    1.1 lb
  • Camera $0.00
    0 lb
  • Food $0.00
    3 lb
  • Things I bring sometimes $0.00
    0 lb
  • Total $2569.40 19.83
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  • Consumable 5.2 lb
  • Worn 3.51 lb
  • Base Weight 11.13 lb

I'm a petite woman, and I think in the discussion of ultralight backpacking gear, women are a bit underrepresented. So here is my gear list for backcountry trips in 3-season subalpine/alpine conditions in the American West, usually California.

I also have a more detailed gear guide here and a camera gear guide here.

My base weight is 11.1 lbs solo. Sharing a 2p tent (Big Agnes Copper Spur) and stove brings the base weight down 1.25 lbs to 9.88 lbs. Note: I always bring camera gear, which adds 2.7 lbs. I exclude this since it's a luxury item that isn't relevant to everyone.

My pack usually weighs 16-25 lbs at the trailhead depending on how long the trip is and whether I need a bear can.

Feel free to reach out to me on my ig or website if you have questions about this list! ig: @lilymtang
blog: www.lilymtang.com

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