- This is a three season (above freezing temps) ultralight backpacking system. All the gear is top quality and shouldn't ever need to be upgraded. - I recommend always trying to purchase used gear (including comparable alternatives) first. After that, look for sales and discount codes! - I use most of these items and actually prefer them over common alternatives. 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 (regardless of cost/weight pros). - When I started backpacking, I would
Backpack / Sleep System / Shelter
pack liner / pad inflator — 2.7 oz
frameless backpack — 19.0 oz — $180.00
1/8" foam pad — 2.7 oz — $22.00
inflatable sleeping pad (M/W) — 19.0 oz — $95.00
inflatable pillow — 2.5 oz — $6.50
30F degree quilt (L/W) — 29.0 oz — $161.00
2× aluminum trekking pole — 6.0 oz — $35.00
aluminum stakes (6) — 2.7 oz — $20.00
1p trekking pole tent — 25.0 oz — $234.00
General Gear
dyneema ditty bag — 0.5 oz — $24.00
plastic organizer bags (4) — 0.1 oz — $1.00
5,000mAH charger — 4.0 oz — $15.00
rechargable headlamp — 1.3 oz — $25.00
refillable lighter — 1.0 oz — $2.00
basic repair kit — 1.0 oz — $20.00
multi tool — 0.7 oz — $12.00
trowel — 0.5 oz — $18.00
synthetic buff — 0.6 oz — $11.00
bug head net — 1.0 oz — $13.00
rain jacket — 3.7 oz — $17.00
Food & Water
chemical water treatment — 2.7 oz — $15.00
2× 700mL water bottle — 1.5 oz — $2.00
2× 1.5L water bottle — 2.0 oz — $2.00
sports caps (2) — 0.2 oz — $4.00
plastic spoon — 0.2 oz — $1.00
20oz cold-soak jar — 2.5 oz — $5.00
food bag — 1.5 oz — $1.00
Basic Medical Kit
alcohol swabs (4) — 0.3 oz — $0.40
sealed gauze (3) — 0.2 oz — $0.75
Leukotape (4 feet) — 0.4 oz — $1.00
5.3ml medicine container (3) — 0.4 oz — $5.00
8-hour dual action advil (8) — 0.1 oz — $0.25
24-hour allegra (2) — 0.1 oz — $2.00
KT tape (3) — 1.0 oz — $1.00
salt packets — 0.2 oz — $1.00
sugar packets — 0.2 oz — $1.00
5.9ml ear plug container — 0.1 oz — $1.25
foam earplugs — 0.1 oz — $0.50
medium regular bandages (4) — 0.2 oz — $0.50
medium fingertip bandage (2) — 0.2 oz — $0.50
medium knuckle bandages (2) — 0.1 oz — $0.50
200mg caffiene pills (8) — 0.2 oz — $0.75
emergency wound closure — 0.3 oz — $7.50
quick clot — 0.3 oz — $19.00
Basic Hygiene Kit
15ml toothpaste tab container — 0.2 oz — $1.50
toothpaste tabs (12) — 0.1 oz — $1.75
floss (12') — 0.1 oz — $0.50
toothbrush — 0.2 oz — $3.00
washcloth (S) — 0.3 oz — $1.25
37ml soap container — 0.5 oz — $1.75
toilet paper (20 sheets) — 0.2 oz — $0.50
sunscreen stick — 0.5 oz — $9.00
11.5ml vitamin container — 0.4 oz — $1.50
multivitamin (6) — 0.1 oz — $1.50
9.8ml bug cream container — 0.1 oz — $1.00
bug repelant lotion — 0.1 oz — $0.50
chapstick — 0.1 oz — $4.00
* Alternative Options *
*bigger framed pack* — 30.0 oz — $260.00
*warmer 20 degree quilt* — 33.0 oz — $250.00
*better pad if under 5'6"* — 12.0 oz — $140.00
*mechanical water filter* — 2.7 oz — $30.00
*fuel if cooking food* — 7.5 oz — $6.00
*cup if cooking food* — 2.7 oz — $37.00
*stove if cooking food* — 3.2 oz — $35.00
*UHMWPE food hanging cord* — 0.2 oz — $4.50
*13L hangable food bag* — 2.7 oz — $20.00
*bidet instaed of TP* — 0.1 oz — $13.75
*cloth instead of TP* — 0.5 oz — $20.00
*winter foam underpad* — 14.0 oz — $58.00
*winter quilt layering adapter* — 0.5 oz — $10.00
*winter 40/50 degree top quilt* — 13.5 oz — $190.00