Backpacking Gear Provided - Big Sky Backpacking
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Backpack
1.97 lb
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Tent + Sleep System
4.31 lb
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Hammock Kit + Sleep System by Hammock Gear - 5lb total
0 lb
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Cook System and Kitchen
1.13 lb
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Tools, Emergency, and Survival
1.81 lb
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Items YOU need to bring
2.25 lb
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Clothing YOU bring- Avoid cotton and denim
3.56 lb
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Backpack
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Shadowlight Carbon 60
Ultralight Backpack with a carbon fiber frame and lots of functionality.
31.5
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Tent + Sleep System
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Durston X-Dome 2+
Durable, dependable, ultralight, and roomy! Can be split up and carried by two people in the group.
49
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Enlightened Equipement Enigma 20°
Ultralight Backpacking Quilt. Highly adjustable and more comfortable than a sleeping bag for most.
30
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NeoAir XLite NXT Sleeping Pad- Thermarest
3-inch thick pad with a lot of warmth for how lightweight it is.
12.5
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Sea to Summit Aeros Inflatable Pillow
Small inflatable pillow.
2
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Hammock Kit + Sleep System by Hammock Gear - 5lb total
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Journey Tarp
Tarp with doors and knotless hardware and color coded guyline for effortless setup. Includes stakes and stuff sacks.
16
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Circadian Bug Net Hammock
Circadian Bug Net Hammock Ultralight Hammock and Suspension: Continuous Loops, Ridgeline, Carabiners, Ultralight Daisy Chain tree straps
23
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20° Burrow Top Quilt
Top quilt for inside the hammock. These are far less restricting, and you don't need the insulation underneath because of the underquilt.
18
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20° Incubator Underquilt
The underquilt attaches to the outside of the hammock, keeping you toasty warm from underneath.
19
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Guylines and Stakes
Extras for the hammock and tarp kit.
4
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Sea to Summit Aeros Inflatable Pillow
Small inflatable pillow.
2
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Cook System and Kitchen
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Toaks 750ml Titanium Pot
Lightweight and durable with no coatings.
3
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MSR Pocket Rocket 2
Reliable stove with good temperature control and hard case.
4
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Isobutane/Propane Mix Fuel
Main Fuel source for boiling water and cooking food.
8
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GSI Nesting Mug, Bowl, and Plate
Nesting sytem- 27oz total- split 4 ways.
6.5
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Bamboo Spoon
Spoon made of lightweight bamboo.
0.5
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Bear Bag and Hanging System
Choice of Ursack for easier hanging or larger capacity dry bags for longer trips.
8
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Pika Summit Suds - Powdered Soap
Soap for hands, dishes, hair, and clothes...that is all natural! Small sponge included
0.5
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Tools, Emergency, and Survival
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Bear Spray
We hike and backpack in Grizzly Country!
9
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Medical Kit
Ultralight Medical Kit for "boo boo's". 1 in 4 people carry an extensive medical kit (usually the guide on trips smaller than 5 people)
3
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Multitool
Lightweight Gerber Multitool
2
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Repair Kit
Paracord-Sewing Needle- Duct Tape - Hot Glue Stick -
5
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Fire Starting Kit
Bic lighter/ferro rod and fire starters.
3
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Map and Compass
Everybody carries a copy of the map and a compass.
2
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Zoleo Satellite Communicator and GPS
Guide carries this.
0
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Nitecore NU 25 UL
Lightweight and simple headlamp with all the necessary features.
2
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Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
Guide will filter water into your bottles, but you will carry a filter of your own filter just in case!
3
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Items YOU need to bring
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Your Phone
Bring your phone for photos and whatever else!
7
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Water Bottles- MINIMUM 2 Liters of water storage
1L Smart Water bottles are durable and cheap. Nalgene water bottles are also a great option. Avoid metal bottles and make sure it seals well!
3
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Toiletries
Medicines, wipes, creams, etc. Be sure to put in a Ziploc bag.
10
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Personal Items
Sunglasses, journal, cards, book, other entertainment.
16
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Clothing YOU bring- Avoid cotton and denim
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Sun/Baseball Hat
For Day Time
3
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Warm Hat
For Night- sleeping quilts don't have hoods
4
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Rain Jacket
Very Important! Ponchos will work as well.
14
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Warm Jacket
This is your main warm layer at camp in the evenings and mornings. Hoodies/Fleeces or lightweight down coats are ideal.
16
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Hiking Pants/Shorts
For hiking during the day- synthetic materials are best.
0
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Hiking Shirt
Short or Long Sleeve for hiking.
0
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Base Layer Shirt
For sleeping.
10
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Base Layer for legs (optional)
A base layer is optional- some people will change into lightweight shorts or pajama pants for bed.
0
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Socks
1 Warm Pair for sleeping + 2 more active/hiking pairs (3 total)
2
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Underwear
At least one extra pair!
2
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Hiking Boots/Trail Runners
I highly recommend your footwear has a rock guard/rock plate in the sole. Light weight shoes dry out way faster than big, heavy hiking boots.
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