2026 Isle Royale
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Pack
1.87 lb
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Shelter
1.74 lb
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Sleep
2.45 lb
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Kitchen
1.28 lb
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Water
0.57 lb
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Health & Hygiene
1.24 lb
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Utility
0.41 lb
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Clothing (Packed)
2.1 lb
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Electronics
2.21 lb
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Fishing
1.02 lb
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Consumable
13.41 lb
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Worn
6.5 lb
Backpacking list for 2026 Isle Royale. 8 nights, 9 days. Early September, 70F-40F Temps. 2 People.
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Pack
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Pack
Zpacks Arc Air Zip 62L Medium Green, Add ons: Belt Pouch, Stick on Key pouch, lumbar pad, custom shoulder pad
29.9
oz1
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Shelter
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Shelter
Lanshon Pro 1
25.8
oz1
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Stakes
UL Titanium
0.18
oz11
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Stake Bag
Zpacks Dyneema Bag
0.11
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Sleep
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Sleep Pad
Thermarest NeoAir Xlite (Regular)
12.84
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Sleep Pad Stuff Sack
Thermarest
0.4
oz1
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Sleeping Bag
Zpacks XL wide width 20F
23.1
oz1
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Sleeping Bag Stuff Sack
Zpacks Dyneema Bag
0.78
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Pillow
Big Agnes AXL pillow
2.05
oz1
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Kitchen
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Stove
MSR Pocket Rocket 2 with PEIZO Ignitor, and carry bag
3.53
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Pot
TOAKS1100ml Pot with lid
4.3
oz1
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Mesh Bag
TOAKS Mesh Storage Bag
20
g1
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Spork
Valtcan Titanium Long Handle Spork Polished Bowl
15
g1
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Opsack
LOKSAK OPSACK All food stored inside
3.39
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Bear Bag (wolf bag)
Adotec 20L Bear Bag - Required
8
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Water
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Purification Tablets
Recommended for Inland water
2
oz1
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Water Filter
Sawyer Squeeze (Dry)
2.61
oz1
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- g
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Water Container
CNOC 2.0 L Vecto (Empty)
2.82
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Smart Water Bottle
1L Smart Bottle (Empty)
1.13
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Mesh Bag
Mesh Bag for Water Filter and CNOC
0.49
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Health & Hygiene
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First Aid Kit
Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight Watertight .5 W/ Pills
3.8
oz1
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Toothbrush
Travel Size
7
g1
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Toothpaste
Travel Size 1/2 full
16
g1
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Ziploc
Ziploc for toothbrush/paste
2
g1
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Hand Sanitizer
Travel Size
61
g1
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- kg
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Ziploc
Ziploc for Hand Sanitizer
1.6
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Toilet Paper
Toilet Tissue To Go
1.2
oz4
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- g
- kg
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Ziploc
Ziploc for TP
3
g1
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Stuff Sack
Zpacks Small Dry Bag
0.18
oz1
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Trowel
Cathole Trowel
0.6
oz1
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Wipes
Dude Wipes
10
g12
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Meds
Misc meds
3
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Utility
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Repair Kit
Therm-a-Rest Glue, Pre-Cut Tenacious Tape Patches, spare valve
0.71
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Sew Kit
1 needle - 6 ft thread - stored in first aid tweezer case
1
g1
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Headlamp
PETZL e+LITE
0.99
oz1
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- kg
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Map
Trail Topo Map
2.15
oz1
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Knife
Opinel No. 8 Slim Knife 3.5"
1.05
oz1
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Wallet
Wallet, ID, fish license, cards, cash
1.7
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Clothing (Packed)
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Down Jacket
Uniqlo Down Men's (Large)
10
oz1
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Base Layer Bottom
KUIU Peloton 97 Fleece Zip-off Bottom
4.69
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Beenie
Z-packs micro fleece hat
0.9
oz1
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Dry Bag
Zpacks Large Rectangle Dry Bag
0.81
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Socks (extra pair)
Darn Tough Men's Merino Wool (Large)
2.7
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Undies (extra pair)
Merino Wool
3.07
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Outer Shell/ Rain Coat
OR Helium Raincoat (Large) ~ $170
7
oz1
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Glasses Case
Glasses case and rag
1
oz1
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Sunglasses
Aviator Style
1
oz1
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Bandana
Black
0.67
oz1
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Pack liner
Zpacks pack liner
1.8
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Electronics
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Stuff Sack
Zpacks Small Dry Bag
0.35
oz1
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Phone (For Pictures)
Samsung S22 Ultra
8.08
oz1
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- g
- kg
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Phone Case
Otter Box
3
oz1
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Battery Bank
Anker 325
12.1
oz1
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- kg
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Battery Bank
Nitecore 10000maH (option) ~$65
5.29
oz1
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- kg
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USB C Cable
USB C Cable 6inch
1
oz1
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- g
- kg
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GPS
Garmin Etrex 32x
5.5
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Fishing
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Rod
Custom 5'-6" 4piece rod
3.39
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Reel
SILSTAR TINY 20 TF 20 w/ 4lb test
4.9
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Rod strap
Velcro strap for rod storage
0.11
oz1
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Rod Carry Case
Custom USplastics PET tube and pole sock
3.8
oz1
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Tackle Box
Custom
1.5
oz1
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- g
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Flies
Misc. flies
0.25
oz1
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- kg
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Lead weights
Sinkers
0.18
oz1
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Foreseps
Tenkara Brand
0.95
oz1
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Baits
Misc. crank baits/spinners
0.7
oz1
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Adjusta-bubble
Adjusta-bubble
0.25
oz2
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Bobber
Small bobber
0.07
oz1
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Swivels, hooks
Misc swivels and hooks
1
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Consumable
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Fuel
230g Fuel Container (Full)
13
oz1
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Food
1.3 lbs of daily food
1.3
lb8.5
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Water
.7L Water
0.7
kg1
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Worn
Weight qty -
Base Layer
Woolly Merino Wool T Shirt
4.66
oz1
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- kg
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Pants
Prana Convertible
17.3
oz1
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- g
- kg
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Fleece
Patagonia R1 Air Fleece (Large) ~$145
10.5
oz1
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- g
- kg
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Socks
Darn Tough Merino (Pair)
2.7
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Undies
Merino Wool
3.07
oz1
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- lb
- g
- kg
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Boots
Salomon Men's Quest 4D 3 GTX
50
oz1
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- g
- kg
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Trek Poles
Cascade Mtns 3k Carbon Cork Grip
7.9
oz2
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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