Easter Mt. Field 30-31 March 24

  •   Category Weight
  • Pack
    0.97 kg
  • Shelter
    0.88 kg
  • Stakes
    0.19 kg
  • Sleep System
    1.34 kg
  • Worn Clothing
    1.56 kg
  • Additional Clothing
    2.03 kg
  • Cooking
    0.36 kg
  • Food
    3.73 kg
  • Water & Treatment
    0.27 kg
  • Small Items Bag
    0.41 kg
  • Safety
    0.38 kg
  • Poop Kit
    0.23 kg
  • Total 12.36
    kg
    • oz
    • lb
    • g
    • kg
  • Consumable 3.73 kg
  • Worn 1.47 kg
  • Base Weight 7.17 kg

Had a great time! Only stayed one night instead of 2 as i was still recovering from illness.

All in all I am very happy with the weight of my pack. I believe that a base weight of 6 to 7 kg is the sweet spot. In Winter I believe that I can keep my base weight to 7-8kg, which is respectable and is comfortable to carry.

  • I was very cozy and warm in the quilt, I like how I can wriggle around without getting constricted. I only had base layers on and that was definitely adequate. So I will be warm throughout Winter with this setup.
  • Using trail running with the injinji toe liners and wool socks was awesome. Not having to worry about wet feet was great. I dried my other socks on my pack for the next day, which works well. My socks were dry by lunch.
  • I think a metal spoon (compared to the jetboil plastic spoon) will be beneficial for stirring the pot with a lot of food to prevent the pan from burning. Couscous with tuna is a great lunch food and is very easy to make. I think that 1/2 to 3/4 of a cup will be enough. I believe that having a mix of eggs and oats will be good for breakfast. I can see myself easily getting sick of the scrambled eggs very quickly.
  • The shelter worked so well and I absolutely love the ease of the PyraOmm shelter without the inner. The Dyneema groundsheet is like magic. I could see pools of water underneath, but I stayed very dry and cozy. I like the massive size of the shelter – condensation is not an issue as it is so large i dont come near the edges.
  • I brought the beanie because it was the first time using the quilt. I think that my head and ears get way too hot to use beanies comfortably – having hoods on my fleece and insulation layers works well enough for me.
  • forgot the 18mm to 42mm adapter for the bidet. I dont mind not having to use it, but it could be useful if used correctly. -The Hydrapak Flux 1L is actually quite large, and doesn't really fit in the hip belt pocket – I think the Seeker 2L might be a better option for me. it is lighter, holds more water, and will fit in the hip belt pocket.
  • I want to keep my toothbruth, toothpaste, and medicine in my hip belt pocket. I often forget to do these chores at camp and remember on the trail, so if I keep these in an easy accessible place I can do it while hiking.
  • I want to see if the Hydrapak 500ml bottle fits in the shoulder water holder. I prefer these to the arcteryx ones. (it does).
  • I forgot to fill up my mini sunscreen and I got a little bit burnt on my legs.
  • I quite enjoy hiking with just one trekking pole. I am amazed at how light these things are!
  • I think I should put duct tape on the trowel. It hurts my hand to put pressure on the top when the ground is hard.