3seasons solo - typical
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big 4
4.78 lb
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essentials
1.01 lb
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kitchen
0.72 lb
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consume
9.24 lb
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clothing
2.78 lb
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extras
0.39 lb
Lighterpack version of my typical trip. Light but comfortable for conditions expected to be >25F, little snow, <=10 days without resupply. Been "ok" on trips that hit 15F and several inches of snow. See notes about outdoor gear more information. My "all-options" has everything I might take on a trip. Often mixing urban+backcountry trips.
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big 4
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Hanchor Tufa
Simple, 40l pack, carries up to 20lb comfortably, carry-on friendly
25
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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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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
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NunatakUSA Ghost Quilt
good to 30F, been good to 15F wearing all clothing (76" long, 25" at foot , 40" top)
16
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Nemo Tensor Mattress
No noise, enough insulation, comfortable
13
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Fleece/SilNylon Pillow/Stuff Sack
Holds quilt. Fleece nice against face. extra clothing "stuffing" as pillow
1.6
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essentials
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Flexon Eyeglasses
durable frames with x-active polarized lens
27
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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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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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Hand Cleaner & Blistex
refreshed when used up
0.4
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1Gal ziplock bag
keeps all my small items together so they are easy to find (on my Nth... wears out)
0.2
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first aid - backpacking
Adventure Medical Ultralight .3 + aleve, pro-tick remover, kinesio tape, super glue, compeed blister pads
3.5
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Repair Kit
Matches, Sparkie, Firestarter, Needle&Thread, MP Tablets, Patches, Fabric Tape, SuperGlue
2
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Nitecore NU20
Light, good regulation, shock cord strap
1
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Backcountry Bathroom
.5 UL small packtowel, soap, toothbrush, floss, baking soda
2.5
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GG EZC Spectra Line
You can always find uses for rope
0.3
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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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Sunscreen SPF >=50
Acquire right product/size, ideally reef and human safe
1.5
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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
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LittleFly Designs Headnet
Bring if expecting lots of bugs
1
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kitchen
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Trail Designs UL Caldera & Ebiits stove
If going to be hot, I don't bother cooking and leave the stove at home
1
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Bic Lighter
esbits slow starting… spark not enough. Replace when out of fuel
0.6
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MLD 850ml Pot/Mug
perfect size solo cook pot / mug, with snowpeak hotlips
3.5
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MSR Folding Foon
Collapsed small enough to fit in pot with rest of cooking gear
0.4
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Food Bag
sil-nylon stuff sack for hanging. on the 3rd? bag
1.2
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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
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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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platypus 2l water bottle
light, flexible, collapsible when needing extra water
1.3
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smartwater bottle (1l)
1L water bottle with 28mm opening
42
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hydrapak 28mm filter
1l in 30sec filtering when new!
2
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consume
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Wipes
One / day + 1 extra [Use a V stake with plumbing T connector as a shovel]
0.4
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esbits fuel
one cube boils water for dinner and a small cup of tea
0.5
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Daily Food
solo: breakfast bars, oatmeal, lunch meats & pita, couscous&meat, chocolate bar
18
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.5L of Water
500
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clothing
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Inov-8 Trailfly G 270
technical trails, ok with blazer, >1200 miles/pair
17
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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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Patagonia Terrabonne Joggers
Light, fast drying, UPF 40
6
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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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ArcTeryx Cormac Hoodie
UPF 50, fits me perfectly, decent comfort >80f
5.1
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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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Macpac Nitro Hoody
active/light insulation, good with shell to 40F
5
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Sitka shakedry jacket
Waterproof, highly breathable, useful as windshirt
6
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Montbell Plasma Vest
Adds 15F comfort
3
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enlightened equipment rain mittens
Hands happy from 32F-50F
24
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Foam Visor
Blocks sun & rain from eyes when running
26
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Montbell Rain Umbrero
Light, good ventilation, rain and sun (with paint applied) protection, silly looking
1.8
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extras
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Logging Thermometer
Useful data for retros
9
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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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Garmin InReach Mini
Gives family piece of mind on solo trips
3.5
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Nitecore 10K USB Power Pack Gen2
extra power for devices, can flow through while charging
5.5
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Pack Towel Ultralight, Medium
can dry full body with work
1.2
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Pack Towel Ultralight, Body Size
large enough to wrap body
3
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Fallkniven F1 Knife
For when doing bushcraft, very off trail, etc
6.5
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