First Backpacking Setup :)

  •   Category Price Weight
  • Big 3 (pack, tent, sleep system) $561.05
    8.94 lb
  • Cook System $55.04
    1.32 lb
  • Hydration $11.88
    2.66 lb
  • Toiletries $25.05
    0.36 lb
  • First Aid Kit $6.07
    0.15 lb
  • Clothes $123.68
    3.16 lb
  • Electronics $21.96
    1.03 lb
  • Miscellaneous $105.45
    1.72 lb
  • Total $910.18 19.35
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  • Consumable 2.2 lb
  • Worn 2.47 lb
  • Base Weight 14.68 lb

Hello! I'm Ariana, 26F, and this is my first-ever backpacking setup. I focused on trying to find great deals, and also received some items as gifts/already owned stuff. My husband and I are splitting the weight of our tent, as it's not exactly "lightweight" (lol). It was the second backpacking item we bought before we truly dove in, and we definitely want to change it, but we want to get our use out of it since we already bought it. We will most likely go with the Lanshan 2 Pro SilPoly 3 season for our next tent since it'll be lighter for us and still within our budget. Anyways, after countless hours watching YouTube videos and researching backpacking gear together, this is what my base weight will look like, excluding food. Happy trails!