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| Me almost at the summit of Mt. Adams in the White Mountains, NH (5,799ft) |
Through a careful inventory of my gear and by buying ultralight products when necessary, I have gotten my pack-weight down to around 15lbs!!
I hope this list can serve as a guide for new backpackers learning what to carry with them on the trail and for experienced backpackers looking for ways to trim down their loads. The links I provide are to the exact products I use. I recommend everything I link to but please leave a comment if you want to know more about a particular product.
Here is EVERYTHING I carry in my pack:
- Camping Gear:
- Ultralight Sleeping Bag (REI Ingeo 2lbs 1oz)
- Sleeping pad (REI Stratus- 25oz)
- Tarp Tent & 6 stakes (GoLite Shangri-La 2 1lbs 9oz)
- Only use bug net in high bug season
- Clothing:
- Jacket (Patagonia Nano-Puff)
- Plastic Poncho (REI)
- Baselayer Pants (Underarmor)
- Camp/Stream Crossing Shoes (Marrel Barefoot Runners)
- Warm Hat
- Extra Underwear (highly recommend for females)
- Cooking
- Ultralight Backpacking Stove (MSR Pocket Rocket)
- Fuel
- Small Ultralight Pot (second-hand, brand unknown)
- Long Plastic Spoon (REI)
- Eat from pot and bring plastic bowel for +1
- Essentials
- Med Kit (Small)
- Head Lamp
- Travel Sized Sunscreen (put in lightweight bottle)
- Travel Sized Bug Repellent
- Travel Toothbrush and Toothpaste
- Travel Brush (optional)
- Travel Sized Hand Sanitizer
- Bug Net
- 2 Water Bottles
- Bandanas
- Water Purification Tablets
- Lethermen Folding Knife
- Food
- Travel sized and dehydrated options
- Be smart, creative, and think "ultralight"
- This requires an entire post to itself
Very Simple. The rest is on my person.
Hope this helps and I welcome suggestions to lighten my load even more!
Happy Trails,
Backpacker Chick
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