BEST general backpacking setup

Base weight: 10.9 lb / 4.95 kg · Total weight: 11.6 lb / 5.24 kg · 67 items · Total price: $1935.40

This is a three season (above freezing) ultralight backpacking system. All the gear is top quality, shouldn't ever need to be upgraded, and will likely last many years and thousands of miles of use. When I started backpacking, I would've saved a ton of money and hiked/camped more comfortably, if I had the gear listed to start. Personal order of priority when making choices: function, quality, weight, durability, price. The chemical water treatment, cold soaking jar, 5000mAH charger, synthetic quilt, one person tent, etc -- are all intentional choices that I feel are best overall. I recommend t

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