TIF'S PACK - 2026 SEASON

Category Weight
BIG THREE (shelter, backpack, sleep system)
6.8 lb
CLOTHES
3.6 lb
MESS KIT
0.95 lb
WATER
0.53 lb
HYGIENE
0.23 lb
CAMERA/VIDEO/WRITING GEAR
6.28 lb
SAFETY & EMERGENCY
2.73 lb
DOGS
2.61 lb
**FOOD BAG**
0.14 lb
**FIRST AID KIT**
0 lb
Total
23.87
lb
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
Consumable 0.46 lb
Worn 2.09 lb
Base Weight 21.32 lb

2026 SEASON, update in progress

Last updated: 3/27/26

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Weights listed are actual weights, not manufacturer listed weights. I will change quantity to "0" if simplifying my pack for a shorter trip; this is essentially everything I would take on a long trail.

- BIG THREE (shelter, backpack, sleep system)
  Weight qty
- Durston Kakwa 40 pack; w/ umbrella clip & bungee added
  26.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Durston X-Mid Pro 2 shelter in original stuff sack
  20
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Durston X-Mid Pro 2 Groundsheet packed w/ tent in stuff sack
  4.7
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Durston Z-Flick (set of 2) shelter poles
  6.7
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- **tent stakes probably MSR Groundhogs, but still deciding
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Enlightened Equipment Revelation 950DT 10° short/reg down quilt
  19.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- **Trekology Aluft 2.0 Pillow loses air; still looking for replacement
  3.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- ThermaRest xTherm Pad old version
  15.8
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Thermarest Mini Pump old version + 2 AAA batteries
  2.3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- MLD Goodnight EVA 1/8″ Foam Pad 40"x80" to protect tent floor from dog nails (R-value: .5)
  6.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 20L Sea to Summit Silnylon dry bag for 1/8" foam pad; carried on top of pack
  1.8
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 13L Sea to Summit Silnylon dry bag for EE down quilt
  1.3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 6.8 lb
  
  12
- CLOTHES
  Weight qty
- Ombraz sunglasses design prevents me from losing or breaking them on trail
  0.7
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Altra King MT 2 trail runners hiking shoes, with Powerstep insoles
  17.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Feetures UL no-show tab socks hiking socks
  1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Mountain Hardwear Dynama pants hiking pants
  7.4
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Outdoor Research Echo t-shirt 2022 version
  2.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Icebreaker Siren Bikini Underwear merino wool underwear
  0.7
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- True & Co Lift Scoop Neck Bra minimal support but very lightweight & seamless
  1.7
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Feetures UL no-show tab socks extra
  1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Icebreaker Siren Bikini Underwear extra underwear
  0.7
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- FarPointe Camp Pants 60gsm Alpha Direct pants for sleeping in (size S)
  2.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- FarPointe Alpha Cruiser 60gsm Alpha Direct mid-layer / sleepwear (size S)
  3.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- FarPointe Drifter Cap 150gsm Alpha/Wool hat
  0.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Santini Alpha Direct under-gloves designed to be worn under more durable gloves as insulation, but I use them as lightweight trail gloves and sleepwear
  0.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- EE Torrid Apex jacket synthetic insulated hooded jacket - 7D inner & outer
  6.75
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 13L Sea to Summit Silnylong dry bag for extra clothes, sleeping pad, puffy, camp stuff
  1.3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Montbell Versalite Rain Jacket rain jacket w/ pit zips & visor hood (older version)
  5.7
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Shirt short sleeve technical shirt (green; old version)
  4
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 3.6 lb
  
  17
- MESS KIT
  Weight qty
- Toaks Titanium Spork stored in food bag
  0.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Toaks 550ml pot w/ lid no stuff sack
  3.7
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 6" Cross Band keeps pot+lid together in pack; use as pot bail handle; double-wrap around bidet bottle to convert to shower hanger
  0.1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- BRS-3000T stove stored in Toaks pot
  0.9
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- mini Bic lighter stored in Toaks pot
  0.4
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Orange Packtowl (small) stored in Toaks pot as padding for items; no stuff sack
  0.4
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Fuel 3.5oz canister (full); stored in Toaks pot
  7
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Evernew Titanium 300(mL) tea mug
  1.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 4L Sea to Summit Silnylon dry bag for kitchen kit
  0.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 0.95 lb
  
  9
- WATER
  Weight qty
- Katadyn BeFree 0.1 micron water filter; fits 42mm bottle threads
  1.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Hydrapak Seeker 3L dirty water bag; 42mm threads
  3.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Nalgene Wide Mouth 32oz bottle clean water/electrolyte bottle, w/ no-slip sticker strips for better grip
  4
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 0.53 lb
  
  3
- HYGIENE
  Weight qty
- pStyle PUD in case w/ carabiner
  1.4
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Deuce of Spades cat hole trowel
  0.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Hand sanitizer 1oz bottle (refillable)
  1.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 1L Sea to Summit Silnylon dry bag for bidet kit
  0.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 0.23 lb
  
  4
- CAMERA/VIDEO/WRITING GEAR
  Weight qty
- Fuji X-T5 mirrorless camera body + battery
  19.65
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Fuji XF 35mm lens
  5.8
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Smallrig rechargeable X-T5 battery NP-W235; 2400mAh; fast-charge capable
  2.7
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Peak Design Capture Clip shoulder strap mounted camera holster
  2.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Peak Design Medium Shell rain/dust cover for Fuji XT-5 w/ 35 lens
  2.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Zpacks Multi-pack, pared down drone bag (holds drone + RC + 3 filters in case + 1 extra Plus battery, kept at top of my pack)
  1.1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- DJI Mini 3 Pro drone Plus battery installed w/ velcro propeller strap
  10.7
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- DJI RC drone remote w/ neck strap
  15.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Plus extra plus batt (47-min flight time)
  4.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- DJI Two-Way Charging Hub charges RC + 3 batts in sequence
  3.3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Rite in the Rain notebook 4 5/8" x 7" soft cover weatherproof notebook
  3.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Fisher Space Pen matte black w/ clip; good for writing while laying in the tent at night :)
  0.7
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Nitecore NB10000 power bank mine are Gen I, but I hear Gen II is better
  5.3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- Nitecore NB20000 power bank video+still photo gear requires a lot of power, unfortunately. The Nitecore banks are the lightest & most adaptable options I've found. Others lack USB-C, which is what most of my gear is, and/or aren't nearly as lightweight.
  11.3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 6" USB-C cable I bring two so that when recharging power banks at resupply, I can charge two at the same time via the Spine PowerArc listed below w/out hogging power outlets.
  0.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- USB-C adaptors Garmin watch (https://amzn.to/43yuayZ), Micro USB (https://amzn.to/3JhJJmC) in pill pouch
  0.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 4L Sea to Summit see-thru dry bag a little heavier weight for electronics + doubles as wash bag for small clothing items
  1.7
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 6.28 lb
  
  20
- SAFETY & EMERGENCY
  Weight qty
- Grizz Guard 7.9oz bear spray w/out holster; carried in Kakwa 40 shoulder pocket
  11
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol prescription asthma inhaler
  0.8
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Zpacks Lotus UL Umbrella sun protection for dogs (and me)
  6.7
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Garmin inReach Mini 2 satellite communication device; with carabiner
  3.9
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Garmin Fenix 6s Solar mine is the "Women of Adventure" model (not on Amazon?); use for pulse ox (asthmatic) and heart rate, +many other performance measurements that are good to know, particularly when climbing at altitude
  2.1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- iPhone 15 Pro in case FarOut & Garmin GPS-based apps; Kindle books; cell/data tools in rare cases I have a signal
  8
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- First Aid Kit misc items for self + dogs; itemized at bottom of list
  8.82
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Swiss Army knife tweezers, scissors, knife, toothpick, clippers, file
  1.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Petzl Bindi headlamp simple, rechargeable, 200 lumens
  1.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 2.73 lb
  
  9
- DOGS
  Weight qty
- Dogtra 1900X transmitter 3/4-mile range; two-dog system; rechargeable via USB-C; used when dogs are off-leash
  5.43
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Dogtra 1900X charging cables 3/4-mile range; two-dog system; rechargeable via USB-C; used when dogs are off-leash
  4.3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Non-stop Dogwear Løpre belt pro skijoring belt; effectively transfers pulling force to hips instead of lower back
  8.7
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Säker Kelp Leash biothane; doesn't soak up water
  8.36
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- Ruffwear Knot-a-Hitch (modified) tie-out line for dogs; great when there are trees; modified to cut weight.
  6.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 2.61 lb
  
  6
- **FOOD BAG**
  Weight qty
- Hilltop Packs custom food bag size large (16"x19") flat bottom with added spoon stash
  2.3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 0.14 lb
  
  1
- **FIRST AID KIT**
  Weight qty
- *DOGS FIRST AID BAGGIE* see below; all meds & dosages are specific to my dogs as recommended by our veterinarian. Please talk to your vet before using.
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Dogs: Neopec capsules for diarrhea: 1 capsule 2x daily as necessary
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Dogs: Cerenia tablets (60mg) for nausea/vomiting: 1 tablet daily until gone
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Dogs: Metronidazole (500mg) for diarrhea caused by Giardia: 1 tablet 2x daily
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Dogs: Benadryl (25mg) for reactions to bug bites: 2-3 doses (2 tabs) per 24hrs (specific to my dogs)
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Dogs: plastic needle-less syringe for flushing foreign objects from eyes/wounds
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- *MY FIRST AID BAGGIE* see below
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Me: Serretia capsules for overexertion/recovery+; 3-4 capsules per day for increased support; 1-2 for maintenance
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Me: Benadryl (25mg) for allergic reactions: 1-2 tabs every 4-6 hrs
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Me: Diamox (250mg) for altitude sickness: 1 tab every 8 hrs (usually only take half bc I hate the side effects)
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Me: Pepto tabs 1 tab every 30 min as needed
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Me: Advil for inflammation as needed
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Me: Mucinex tabs for congestion: 1-2 tabs every 12 hrs as needed
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Me: Mucinex cough suppressant drops for cough as needed
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Me: extra contact lens for each eye in case I lose one or both on trail
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Me: bandaids a few of varying shapes and sizes
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Me: Swiss Army Knife tweezers, scissors, knife, toothpick, clippers, file
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Me: Dr. Brian's toothpaste tabs anti-plaque+whitening
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Me: thumbprint toothbrush
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Me: Summit Suds powdered soap for washing up
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Me: Blink Contacts lubricating eyedrops for dry contacts
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Me: alcohol wipes several
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Me: Triple Antibiotic Ointment several .5g packets
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Me: tiny roll of duct tape for ugly-repairing things
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Me: Gear Aid patches for slightly-less-ugly-repairing things
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Me: tiny roll of DCF tape for repairing the DCF things
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Me: Reflective Ironwire guyline for stormy nights that need extra support
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Me: extra mini Bic lighter backup for stove
  0
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 0 lb
  
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TIF'S PACK - 2026 SEASON

2026 SEASON, update in progress

BIG THREE (shelter, backpack, sleep system)

CLOTHES

MESS KIT

WATER

HYGIENE

CAMERA/VIDEO/WRITING GEAR

SAFETY & EMERGENCY

DOGS

**FOOD BAG**

**FIRST AID KIT**

FOOD BAG

FIRST AID KIT