In the last couple of years I've been working very hard to get my pack weight
down. It has been done mostly as a challenge to myself to make certain weight
goals, 8 pounds Summer, 10 pounds Spring/Fall, and 12 pounds Winter as base
weight.
After making those weights I didn't really find myself any happier with
a lower weight. I've come to the conclusion that arbitrary weights to "qualify"
as ultralight are stupid. If you are carrying 12.05 pounds and want to call
yourself ultralight, then you should call yourself ultralight. In the
descriptions below I will highlight anything I am not happy with so you can see
what I am talking about.
That said, shooting for a weight goal, say 5 pounds for a summer trip, and
then experimenting with what it takes to get to that weight may teach you
something about what you need and what you really don't need. I still try to do
a sub 5 pound base trip every summer. I find that the more I do this, the less
items I carry as I learn to do without things I thought were needed.
Most likely I will eventually end up with goal weights more like 8.25 Summer,
10.5 Spring/Fall, and 12.75 and be happier with that gear than the slightly
lighter stuff in this current packing list. I'll keep everyone updated.
| Item: |
Weight: |
Number: |
Total: |
| Summer Clothing (50°F and
up) - these clothes are always in my pack. They add a little comfort when
the occasional summer cool spot hits or as dry replacements for part of my
base I wear (listed below). |
 Dahlgren
ankle socks. Light socks I can use if the Wright socks are too heavy for
that particular day. |
1.69 |
1 |
1.69 |
 Zpacks
cuben fiber stuff sack. These sacks are not very durable but they are light.
The bag itself can work as a bag for a long time, but the waterproof
qualities don't last with time. I plan on getting a larger one and not
stuffing it so much and see if that makes them last longer |
0.17 |
1 |
0.17 |
|
 Montbell
Down Ex Light Down Jacket. I carry this even in the summer because sometimes
it can get cold in the mountains even in July. |
5.37 |
1 |
5.37 |
| Total |
7.23 |
|
|
Wind layer - I carry these clothes all year round. In winter I put them on
when walking most of the time. |
|
 Condor
ACU Buff. Used when you need a little extra wind protection on your face. I
got this years ago in Iraq. |
1.28 |
1 |
1.28 |
 MontBell
UL wind pants. Small, light, easy to put on breathable nylon pants for times
you need something on your legs but are moving and fleece would be a bad
idea. |
2.43 |
1 |
2.43 |
 Zpacks
Rain Mittens. I often use these in cold weather as wind protection. |
1.05 |
1 |
1.05 |
|
 Patagonia
Houdini Wind Shirt. Same use as the wind pants. |
3.96 |
1 |
3.96 |
| Total |
8.72 |
|
| Rain Gear -
the articles can be used in a surprise cool snap in summer it
gives me something to wear in camp. I've seen high 30's in the Appalachian
Mountains in July before. |
 Anti
Gravity Gear Pit Vent Jacket. |
5.54 |
1 |
5.54 |
 Anti Gravity
Gear rain pants. |
2.40 |
1 |
2.40 |
 Dutchware
Cuben Fiber pack cover. Dutch doesn't make these anymore as far as I know. |
1.09 |
1 |
1.09 |
 Mesh bag for carrying rain gear. |
0.15 |
1 |
0.15 |
| Total |
10.78 |
|
| Rain Gear -
In the winter I add this to my rain gear |
 Goosefeet
sock covers. I've found that in bad cold/wet weather these work for inside
the shoe sock protection for walking as well, not just for covering the down
socks in camp. I only carry these in winter time. |
1.75 |
1 |
1.75 |
| Total |
1.75 |
|
|
Gloves - My standard gloves carried spring & fall, and worn in winter. |
 Mountain
Hardware Woolweight gloves. I don't think they make these anymore either. |
2.28 |
1 |
2.28 |
| Total |
2.28 |
|
| Spring/Fall Clothing (30 to 50
degrees) - When the forecast for my hike looks like it can get into the
30's I add this layer to my pack. It is my insulation base layer. |
 REI PowerStretch Top.
Good, light base layer for my top. I don't think they make these anymore. |
9.12 |
1 |
9.12 |
 Arc'Teryx
Rho Pants. Good, light base layer for my legs. I don't think they make these
anymore either. |
8.07 |
1 |
8.07 |
|
Zpacks
cuben fiber stuff sack. These sacks are not very durable but they are light.
The bag itself can work as a bag for a long time, but the waterproof
qualities don't last with time. I plan on getting a larger one and not
stuffing it so much and see if that makes them last longer |
0.17 |
1 |
0.17 |
 Custom
Zpacks cuben fiber roll top pack liner. I use this in Fall, Winter, and
Spring. In summer I use something lighter. |
1.25 |
1 |
1.25 |
 Dahlgren
Alpaca Socks. I love these socks! |
3.05 |
1 |
3.05 |
 Green
Fleece Hat. Another left over from the Army. |
1.25 |
1 |
1.25 |
| Total |
22.91 |
|
| Winter Clothing (0 to 30
degrees) - If the forecast for my hike is going to be below the 30F level,
I add my puffy layer to stay warm in camp. I rarely ever hike in this stuff. |
 Western
Mountaineering Flight Down Vest. When combined with my Montbell Down jacket
this is a really warm and light combo. Plus this has pockets to put your
hands in. Nice. |
7.81 |
1 |
7.81 |
 Western
Mountaineering Flash Down Pants. Very light and comfortable. |
7.64 |
1 |
7.64 |
 Zpacks
fleece mittens. Designed to be used layered with the rain mittens I carry
(see above). |
1.21 |
1 |
1.21 |
 Goosefeet
down socks. Something nice to keep your feet warm in camp. Designed to be
used in layers with the waterproof covers (see above) |
2.13 |
1 |
2.13 |
 Zpacks
down hood. Used in camp to stay warm and for sleeping in during the winter. |
1.31 |
1 |
1.31 |
|
Cuben
stuff sack. Similar in size to the Zpacks stuff sack but one I made myself.
Slightly heavier and bigger. It still shows signs of wear. |
0.21 |
1 |
0.21 |
| Total |
20.30 |
|
| Electronics
- Technology is a bane to my hiking weight. I started carrying a phone when pay phones started
disappearing. |
 Headphone. Work with
the phone or the MP3 player. |
0.37 |
1 |
0.37 |
 iRiver
e40 8GB MP3 player. 50 hours of run time on a full charged battery. |
1.55 |
1 |
1.55 |
 DIY waterproof MP3 player cover that I can hang off my pack straps |
0.12 |
1 |
0.12 |
 Zebralight
H501 with DIY headband and AA Li battery. I chose AA for easy of resupply
and best power to weight ratio of of A sized batteries. The H501 has been
discontinued. |
1.62 |
1 |
1.62 |
 Spare
Li battery for the headlamp |
0.51 |
1 |
0.51 |
 Spare
battery for Sony TX20 |
0.51 |
1 |
0.51 |
 Sony
TX20. Starts up fast, has a cover to protect the lenses, and is waterproof. |
4.75 |
1 |
4.75 |
 Stick
pic. Turns a hiking pole into an instant camera mount. |
0.40 |
1 |
0.40 |
 Samsung
Galaxy 4. This does all sorts of things. |
4.65 |
1 |
4.65 |
 Spare
Smart Phone battery. That way I have a back up if the primary dies in the
woods. |
1.53 |
1 |
1.53 |
 Krusell
Sealabox. Waterproof box for my S4 with room to spare. |
1.27 |
1 |
1.27 |
|
Total |
17.28 |
|
|
| Luxury Items
- items that make camping a pleasure. |
 Flask. Just an
old water bottle for carrying bourbon in. I found these last a lot longer
than you would think, and you can collapse them some as they empty. |
0.35 |
1 |
0.35 |
 Small
pipe. |
0.90 |
1 |
0.90 |
 Scripto
lighter. I keep a lighter with my pipe and tobacco because it is just easier
to find that way. I know this adds a little unnecessary weight, but it works
for me. |
0.61 |
1 |
0.61 |
 Snack
sized zip lock for pipe tobacco. |
0.06 |
1 |
0.06 |
| Total |
1.91 |
|
|
Bug Stuff - if bugs are expected based on location/season, I bring this
extra stuff. |
 HUG
net for my hammock |
2.12 |
1 |
2.12 |
 Head
net. I've tweaked it a little to cut weight |
0.94 |
1 |
0.94 |
 Deet
sprayer. Weight is just for the empty spray bottle. |
0.35 |
1 |
0.35 |
| Total |
3.41 |
|
| Kitchen -
these items make up my kitchen. I love to eat hot food and have been known
to cook three hot meals a day, especially in winter. |
 DIY
platic spoon. OK, this was a bigger plastic spoon of a much different shape.
But boredom and a sharp pocket knife made it the spoon I wanted for my pack.
Light and durable plus it is just the right size. |
0.16 |
1 |
0.16 |
 Snow
Peak Titanium bowl. Super light and just the right size for one hiker to
cook in. I've added an aluminum lid to help heat water faster. I'm still
working on a good lid solution. |
1.99 |
1 |
1.99 |
 Zpacks
Cuben Fiber Food bag. Like most of the other cuben fiber bags, this one is
showing lots of signs of wear, but is still working as a bag. I've been
contemplating making a replacement from Tyvek. |
0.95 |
1 |
0.95 |
 Modified
Ion Stove with titanium stand. Made from tea light candles. This one
only holds 0.5 ounces fuel so you never need to measure it. |
0.31 |
1 |
0.31 |
 Titanium
foil windscreen/wood stove. I've made this screen so that it can also be
used for the ring around a stick fire for cooking on wood. Works well with
my 4 ti stakes serving as the pot stand. |
0.31 |
1 |
0.31 |
 Homemade pot Coozie. Useful for keeping food in my pot warm longer as well
as for freezer bag cooking. |
0.55 |
1 |
0.55 |
|
Scripto lighter.
I like Scripto because they don't weigh much and hey have an adjustable
flame unlike some Bic lighters these days. |
0.61 |
1 |
0.61 |
 2+
Liter Platypus. I usually only use this in camp, but there have been days I
need to carry extra water. |
1.28 |
1 |
1.28 |
 8
ounce fuel bottle. This small water bottle doesn't look tough, but has
lasted for many hundreds of miles. |
0.37 |
1 |
0.37 |
|
8
ounce olive oil bottle. I use the same style bottle as my fuel bottle except
with a pull top so oil doesn't get past the threads of the cap from pouring. |
0.49 |
1 |
0.49 |
 "Water
filter". Actually this is just a nylon woman's sock. It works to keep
floaties out of your water and you can also use it like a tea bag to brew
coffee. |
0.11 |
1 |
0.11 |
 Rings made from Shark Bite Tube. When I do hang I use these for raising the
cord and to make a stopper |
0.04 |
2 |
0.08 |
 Dutchware
Ti Biner. I use this to hang my food. Normally I hang it off the foot end of
my hammock, but sometimes I use a bear cable when provided, and occasionally
I even throw my own bear line. |
0.08 |
1 |
0.08 |
 DIY
coffee Mug made with one of those 'Go Pack Snack containers, a lid from
Krispy Kreme donuts, and a beer coozie. |
0.86 |
1 |
0.86 |
 32 oz water bottle
- aquafina bottle or some such bottle with a carabineer to clip onto my
pack. Thought this bottle is a little lighter, I prefer to use the
Powerade bottles due to the larger opening. I will probably switch back
which will add 0.45 ounces. |
1.32 |
1 |
1.32 |
 Ultralight
pack towel. Actually, only part of the original towel.
You don't need much of one of these. If you want a big towel for showers,
then bounce it. Many places will rent you a towel if they have a shower. A
small camp towel dries quickly and is all you need. I use mine as a pot
grabber so it has some singe holes in it. |
0.49 |
1 |
0.49 |
 Fast
Food Joint Straw. I like to use this to drink directly from springs. Its
weight doesn't even register. |
0.00 |
1 |
0.00 |
_small.jpg) Plastic
bottle for Tabasco. Because you need the heat. |
0.30 |
1 |
0.30 |
|
Zip Lock
freezer bag (1 Qt). I keep my oil and hot sauce in this to prevent messes in
case of a leak |
0.24 |
1 |
0.24 |
|
Zip Lock
freezer bag (1 gallon). For packing out my trash |
0.45 |
1 |
0.45 |
 small
dropper bottle with chlorine in it for treating the suspect water when I do
treat. |
0.26 |
1 |
0.26 |
| Total |
11.22 |
|
| Miscellaneous Gear
- those odds and ends you need. |
 First Aid and
Repair Kit with spare batteries. Just what you need to fix yourself or
your gear up to get into the next town. |
3.63 |
1 |
3.63 |
 Micro
Biner, I hang my camera off of this using the stic-pic when hiking, and at
night I sometimes use it to hang my pack from a hammock support line. |
0.11 |
1 |
0.11 |
 Lens
Wiper. Keeps itself dry and is handy when you need it. Hangs on a pack
strap. |
0.26 |
1 |
0.26 |
 Mesh Stuff
Sack. A small sack for keeping the knick-nacks in. |
0.12 |
1 |
0.12 |
 Thermometer.
Tied outside my pack to let me know if I should snivel or not. |
0.23 |
1 |
0.23 |
| Total |
4.35 |
|
|
Hygiene - keep clean and healthy. |
|
Small
bottle of alcohol hand sanitizer. Just the bottle weight. |
0.32 |
1 |
0.32 |
 Bag
for baby wipes. When cleaning up in the woods, sometimes you need a little
extra help. Weight is for just the bag. |
0.13 |
1 |
0.13 |
 Den-Tek
comfort fit bite guard. If you have to use one of these like I do, find
these very light ones. |
0.06 |
1 |
0.06 |
 Pill
bag. These bags are waterproof, have a Mylar vapor barrier, and a zip top
closure. Since they are "soft" they take up less bulk in small packs. |
0.07 |
1 |
0.07 |
 1/2 kids tooth brush and travel tooth paste
(tube weight only listed here).. Make sure you leave it long enough to
reach your back teeth. |
0.37 |
1 |
0.37 |
|
Zip lock bag
(sandwich sized).
For carrying toilet paper in. |
0.21 |
1 |
0.21 |
|
Zip lock bag
(snacked sized). For carrying Body Glide in. Take the body glide out of the
hard plastic container it comes in and put it in one of these super small
bags. The weight here is for the empty bag. |
0.06 |
1 |
0.06 |
| Total |
1.08 |
|
| Navigation and lights
- to make your way down the trail without getting lost. |
|
1
Quart zip lock freezer bag. For keeping my paper, spare paper maps, pen, Sudoku, and guide
book pages in inside my pack. I carry two of these, one has all that stuff
and one has the map I am currently hiking to serve as a waterproof map case. |
0.235 |
2 |
0.47 |
 Anti-Gravity
Gear Pocket Profiles. Whenever possible I carry these. I keep one in my
shorts pocket and carry the others in my pack |
0.16 |
1 |
0.16 |
 Sheets
of paper torn from a steno pad |
0.045 |
4 |
0.18 |
 Fisher
Space Pen Stowaway. |
0.17 |
1 |
0.17 |
 Maps.
These days I generally make paper maps of where I am going, but not always.
This is the weight of one sheet of letter paper with maps printed on both
sides.. |
0.33 |
2 |
0.66 |
 Guide
book. Depends on what trail I'm on as to weight. For the AT I like the AT
Guide. I tear out the pages for the section I am going to hike. |
.075 |
4 |
0.30 |
| Total |
1.94 |
|
|
Shelter - What I carry to build my shelter. |
 DIY
7'x9' Cuben Fiber Tarp with lines and ti Dutchware hooks. |
5.44 |
1 |
5.44 |
 DIY mesh tarp bag. I made the storage bag from mesh so if it gets put away
wet it doesn't mildew as fast. |
0.21 |
1 |
0.21 |
 Rock/Stake bag I
added my 50' of line as the pull cord for this bag - 50' for a little bag?
Voila! I now have a combination stake bag and throw bag/cord for my food
bag. |
0.83 |
1 |
0.83 |
 Emergency
blanket. I carry this mylar blanket cut down to make a ground cloth in a
pinch if I cannot hang. I've been carrying it since 2007 and not used it
yet. |
0.96 |
1 |
0.96 |
 Sharkbite
ridge pole. I use this if I want to spread my tarp out more during bad
weather by connecting my trekking poles. It also serves as a good way to
catch water from springs and streams. |
0.86 |
1 |
0.86 |
 Home
made stakes from Easton arrows and hardwood golf tees. |
0.167 |
3 |
0.50 |
 DIY Titanium V stakes. I know it sounds funny to make your own stakes, but I
am particular about my gear and have sheet titanium at the house. I can use
these as a pot stand with my titanium windscreen to make a wood stove that
uses sticks. |
0.253 |
4 |
1.03 |
 Titanium V Stake poop trowel with tree extender handle. Another case of
wanting what I want and no one making it. I made this V stake with a wider
point area so I could dig cat holes, and then added a 5' length of dynaglide
in case I need an extension for my hammock suspension |
0.68 |
1 |
0.68 |
| Total |
10.52 |
|
|
Hammock - My own DIY system. |
 Ghost
II hammock. I've put the plans up on my site. You can build your own. |
4.76 |
1 |
4.76 |
 Mule
Tape suspension. I tie this to the hammock using the slippery sheet bend or
Becket hitch. |
0.905 |
2 |
1.81 |
I Jacks 'R Better Down to Earth pad. They don't make these anymore, but I like
mine alright. The foam pad isn't very durable and mine has some rips in it. I
plan to order some more foam pad someday and make my own coppy. I have one of
their lighter versions |
4.49 |
1 |
4.49 |
 Zpacks
Large stuff sack. While the other stuff sacks are not holding up well, this
one is doing OK. I don't know what the difference is, maybe it is because
this one isn't stuffed to capacity. |
0.35 |
1 |
0.35 |
| Total |
11.41 |
|
|
Summer Pack and Sleeping system. This is the gear I carry when the weather
is going to be 50F+ |
 Heavily
Modified Zpack Blast 16. I got this pack used a few years back and have been
tinkering with it ever since trying to make it work. The cuben fiber is
wearing out, the pack pulls funny, and it is a sweat machine. I've added a
pocketed hip belt, mesh pad sleeve, exterior load tie downs, etc. to try and
make it work better. After all this work I can passably go 18 pounds or
lighter in it. Less is better. Zpacks has changed the design over the years
and I am sure the packs they sell now are better than this one as I hear
lots of good things about their packs. |
6.61 |
1 |
6.61 |
 Frame
pad. An old piece of a Mt Washington pad I used as a back panel on the blast
pack. It also is useful as a sit pad and some hammock insulation. Gossamer
Gear now sells something similar. |
0.83 |
1 |
0.83 |
 Oware 3/8" pad cut down to assist the Mt Washington pad piece. Folds out to
give some extra back insulation in the summer when needed. |
0.56 |
1 |
0.56 |
 Turkey oven bag pack liner. I modified two to make one slightly larger bag
for use in summer with a light load. It works. |
0.79 |
1 |
0.79 |
 Jacks R' Better
Shenandoah Quilt. A great lightweight summer quilt I use as my top quilt in
this season. |
14.71 |
1 |
14.71 |
 Te-Wa
Breeze 3/4 underquilt. At the time I was shopping this was the lightest one
I could find. It works very well. I've modified it to use Dutchware quilt
hooks for suspension under the hammock. This is a great little quilt and Te-Wa
makes some fine gear. |
9.32 |
1 |
9.32 |
| Total |
32.82 |
|
|
Spring/Fall Pack and Sleeping System - when the weather can go below 50F but
I don't expect to go below 30F I carry this gear. |
 Dream
Assault Pack. I'm not kidding when I say that I dreamed this up. I woke up
from a dream and started drawing the plans for this pack. I made one before
this and messed it up pretty bad, but learned a lot. This one seems to have
got it right. I love this pack and have considered scrapping trying to make
the Blast work and just use this for Summer packing. I can comfortably pack
up to about 22 pounds in this, and can do more in a pinch for short hauls. |
9.85 |
1 |
9.85 |
|
Frame
pad. An old piece of a Mt Washington pad I used as a back panel on the blast
pack. It also is useful as a sit pad and some hammock insulation. Gossamer
Gear now sells something similar. |
0.83 |
1 |
0.83 |
|
Oware 3/8" pad cut down to assist the Mt Washington pad piece. Folds out to
give some extra back insulation in the summer when needed. Bigger than the
piece for the blast |
2.52 |
1 |
2.52 |
 Jacks
'R Better No Sniveler. This is the original prototype that the Jacks sent me
in 2004. It has been modified a few times to bring it up to modern standards
since then, but I love this quilt. I use it in this season as a top quilt.
How many people get to say that a piece of equipment was named after them? |
20.59 |
1 |
20.59 |
 Jacks
'R Better Greylock 3 Underquilt. In case you haven't noticed, I like Jacks
'R Better Gear. This has also been modified to use Dutchware quilt hooks. |
13.70 |
1 |
13.70 |
| Total |
47.92 |
| |
| Winter
Pack and Sleeping - when I expect weather below the 30's I add this stuff to stay
comfortable. |
 Dream
frame pack. When I got done making my assault pack, I decided to make one up
with a carbon fiber stay system and use some heavier materials. This pack is
very similar to my Elemental Horizons Kalais in many ways except a couple of
important ones: quality and fit. I'm no expert and I think Matthew with
Elemental Horizons is a much better pack maker than I am. It got my weight
down, but at what penalty? I can comfortably carry about 24 pounds in this.
Maybe 30 in a short duration hike. I'm thinking of bumping this down to my
light spring/fall pack and putting my Kalais back in the rotation as my
heavy pack. Funny to think 35 pounds is now heavy compared to what I once
carried. |
14.47 |
1 |
14.47 |
|
Larger Frame
pad. An old piece of a Mt Washington pad I used as a back panel on the blast
pack. It also is useful as a sit pad and some hammock insulation. Gossamer
Gear now sells something similar. |
1.26 |
1 |
1.26 |
 Heavy
Frame Pad. This pad is 1/2" pad from Oware and helps with the support system
of this pack. Compared to my mummy pad from my 2008 hike, this combined with
the Down to Earth pad isn't as warm. I'm thinking of bring that old mummy
pad out of retirement for winter camping. |
3.80 |
1 |
3.80 |
 Hammock
Gear Burrow 20. This down bag is very toasty and I got a good deal on it
used. Hammock Gear is another manufacturer I highly endorse. |
21.04 |
1 |
21.04 |
 Hammock
Gear Phoenix 0 3/4 Underquilt. Also modifid with Dutchware quilt hooks. |
20.88 |
1 |
20.88 |
 Piss
bottle. I use a Sunny Delight bottle when it is VERY cold.
I don't want to leave my warm hammock to go. The wide mouth helps make this
a little easier. It takes some practice though. This means you also have a
warm water bottle to help thaw out your feet without burning any extra fuel.
Don't drink from it! |
0.85 |
1 |
0.85 |
| Total |
62.31 |
|
| Clothing (Worn)
-This stuff serves as my base clothing for all hikes - even in winter. Those
surprise warm snaps hit even in January down here. In winter I bump my wind
layer and gloves up to the worn category and out of the pack. |
 Wright
double layer ankle socks. For when I want more cushion. When I need cooler
feet I swap to the Dahlgren socks in my pack. |
2.07 |
1 |
2.07 |
 Outdoor
Research Echo T-Shirt. A very light, loose fitting T-shirt.. |
3.27 |
1 |
3.27 |
 Salmon
Fellraiser Trail Runners. These are new. After I walked my old favorite pair
of Salmons to death I found they didn't make that model anymore. So for the
last few years I've been on a quest for good trail shoes I like. |
22.60 |
1 |
22.60 |
|
Anti-Gravity
Gear Pocket Profiles. Whenever possible I carry these. I keep one in my
shorts pocket and carry the others in my pack |
0.16 |
1 |
0.16 |
 ID, money, credit cards, and keys.
Zip lock style hiker wallet. Keep the cards to a minimum: ID, ATM,
insurance, emergency contacts. When I hike a short stretch I also have the
car key with me. My friend Jermm made this for me. |
1.28 |
1 |
1.28 |
 Komperdell
Natural Stick Carbon. Barbon fiber ski poles with leather handles that make
great trekking poles. Most times people don't believe they are carbon fiber
because of the bamboo laminate. I don't think they make these anymore. |
5.62 |
2 |
11.24 |
 Duct tape - on trekking poles.
Duct tape can repair almost anything and it is good for blisters. You don't
need to carry a whole roll though. |
0.495 |
2 |
0.22 |
 Patagonia nylon shorts.
Loose for comfort. They dry well and don't weigh much. They don't sell this
model anymore |
5.25 |
1 |
5.25 |
 Champion
microfiber boxer briefs. I've tried lots of ideas to control chafe and these
seem to do the best for me. I'll keep looking though. |
2.63 |
1 |
2.63 |
|
Scripto lighter.
I like scripto because they don't weigh much and hey have an adjustable
flame unlike some Bic lighters these days. |
0.61 |
1 |
0.61 |
 Lip
balm. Cool little lip balm pack for when you get wind burn on your face. |
0.21 |
1 |
0.21 |
 Leatherman
style. Sometimes you need something more than a blade. Scissors, tweezers,
screwdrivers, etc. I don't think they make this exact model anymore. |
0.82 |
1 |
0.82 |
 Dog tags.
I've had this set for years. They are my good luck charms. |
0.56 |
1 |
0.56 |
 Streamlight
Nano Miniature Light. Sometimes your primary light goes out and you need a
back up or sometimes you just get caught after dark with your headlamp still
in your pack. I keep this hanging on my dog tags. |
0.34 |
1 |
0.34 |
 Titanium
Bird and Trout Knife by Ruta Locura. I got this because I want a fixed blade
knife and this was the lightest I could find. That said, I've not been happy
with it. There is nothing wrong with the knife, I just like a razor sharp
edge that you cannot get with carbadized titanium. I've made my own Kydex
sheath and wrapped the handle with a 5' dynaglide suspension extension. I'm
contemplating changing back to a steel bird and trout knife so I can have my
razor sharp edge, but that also means adding some sort of sharpening system.
This titanium knife uses a beaver tooth style edge which will never be super
sharp, but will stay sharp just by using it. Probably the best knife for a
long distance hiker that needs are not beyond cutting cheese, string,
sausage, and opening cardboard boxes. |
0.63 |
1 |
0.63 |
 Outdoor Research
Swift Cap. Light and well ventilated. A good stiff bill to block the sun and
rain. |
2.04 |
1 |
2.04 |
 Glasses. Transition glasses so they serve as sunglasses. I've made an ultralight strap. |
0.69 |
1 |
0.69 |
 Casio
triple sensor Pathfinder watch. Compass, altimeter, barometer, and it charges off solar
energy. You just have to calibrate the altitude whenever you get to a point
with a known elevation so it stays as accurate as possible. PAG 240-1 with
cloth band. |
2.03 |
1 |
2.03 |
| Total |
57.43 |
|
|
Other stuff. These are things I carry on some trips but not all trips |
 GPS
- Delorme PN 60. I use this for all my trail guide data collection. Rugged
and reliable, plus I can work about 1.5 days off a set of AA batteries. |
7.70 |
1 |
7.70 |
 Enloop
Batteries for GPS. Since I use a lot of batteries, the cost effective way to
go is with rechargables. After some research I went with Enloop because they
have similar performance to Lithium batteries though they weigh a lot more. |
1.06 |
4 |
4.22 |
 GPS
Case - and old "Life is Good" cell phone pouch with the lid cut off to give
an open line of site to the sky. |
1.66 |
4 |
1.66 |
 Town
shorts - runners shorts, very light. I sometimes carry these when doing a
long distance hike so I have something to wear at the laundry or hostel. |
3.21 |
1 |
3.21 |
|
DIY huaraches - made from cord and some old shoe insoles. |
3.16 |
1 |
3.16 |
 Tenkara
Pack - I'm still working this out an putting it together. More to follow |
6.44 |
1 |
6.44 |
 My
trusty old mummy pad which has served me well for years. I expect real cold,
I bring this. |
9.70 |
1 |
9.70 |
 Elemental
Horizons Kalais with large pockets and aluminum stay. When I pack heavy this
is my hauler. Funny that 35 pounds is now considered heavy. A GREAT pack! I
will probably put this back in as my winter pack. |
31.60 |
1 |
31.60 |
 Mini
Spatula - my son got this spork & spatula set and we use the spatula when we
cook on the grill. |
0.33 |
1 |
0.33 |
 Ruta
Locura Titanium Grill and DIY tyvek case. For grillin' meat in the woods. |
1.39 |
1 |
1.39 |
 Light
My Fire Grandpas FireFork cooking fork |
0.65 |
1 |
0.65 |
 Double
USB car adapter. So I can charge stuff if I get to a car while long distance
hiking. |
0.73 |
1 |
0.73 |
 Town
bag for electronic chargers and such |
0.15 |
1 |
0.15 |
 USB charging cables
for charging devices in towns while long distance hiking. I take the cables
out of the retractor to save weight and bulk. |
0.53 |
3 |
1.57 |
 double
AC power adapter for charging in town |
1.49 |
1 |
1.49 |
 Car
Key |
0.98 |
1 |
0.98 |
| Total |
??? |
|
| Consumables - those supplies you generally use up as
you hike so the weight goes down. |
Days |
Oz per day |
Total |
| Spare Food |
1 |
6.150 |
6.15 |
| Bleach for water treatment |
7 |
0.048 |
0.34 |
| Body Glide |
14 |
0.035 |
0.49 |
| Alcohol hand sanitizer |
30 |
0.035 |
1.05 |
| Toilet paper - 10 sheets per day |
7 |
0.185 |
1.30 |
| Meds |
4 |
0.010 |
0.04 |
| Coffee - usually Starbucks instant |
4 |
0.454 |
1.82 |
| Tobacco for pipe |
4 |
0.155 |
0.62 |
| puzzles - sudoku and crossword puzzles. |
4 |
0.077 |
0.31 |
| Wet Wipes - 2 per day |
10 |
0.250 |
2.50 |
| Toothpaste |
30 |
0.025 |
0.75 |
| Food - 3318 cal |
4 |
28.300 |
113.20 |
| Olive Oil @ 0.82 ounces per fluid ounce - 245
cal |
4 |
1 |
3.28 |
| Alcohol @ .79 ounces per fluid ounce |
4.5 |
1 |
3.56 |
| Drinking alcohol 90 proof - 295 cal @ .94
ounces per fluid ounce |
4 |
3 |
11.28 |
| Water @ 1.04 ounces per fluid ounce |
1 |
34 |
35.36 |
| Alcohol @ .79 ounces per fluid ounce - extra
winter |
4.5 |
0.8 |
2.84 |
| DEET - in bug season |
24 |
0.021 |
0.50 |
| Water @ 1.04 ounces per fluid ounce - extra in
summer |
1 |
34 |
35.36 |
| Total - Summer |
|
|
217.89 |
| Total - spring/fall |
|
|
182.03 |
| Total - Winter |
|
|
184.87 |
|
|
Oz |
Pounds |
|
Summer Clothing |
7.23 |
0.45 |
|
Wind Layer |
8.72 |
0.55 |
|
3 season Rain Gear |
10.78 |
0.67 |
|
Winter Rain Gear |
1.75 |
0.11 |
|
Gloves |
2.28 |
0.14 |
|
3 Season Cothing |
22.91 |
1.43 |
|
Winter Clothing |
20.30 |
1.27 |
|
Electronics |
17.28 |
1.08 |
|
Luxury |
1.91 |
0.12 |
|
Bug |
3.41 |
0.21 |
|
Kitchen |
11.22 |
0.70 |
|
Misc |
4.35 |
0.27 |
|
Hygiene |
1.08 |
0.07 |
|
Navigation |
1.94 |
0.12 |
|
Shelter |
10.52 |
0.66 |
|
Hammock |
11.41 |
0.71 |
|
Summer Pack and Sleeping |
32.82 |
2.05 |
|
Spring/Fall Pack and Sleeping |
47.92 |
2.99 |
|
Winter Pack and Sleeping |
62.31 |
3.89 |
|
Other stuff? |
??? |
??? |
|
TOTAL Summer base |
122.67 |
7.67 |
|
TOTAL Spring/Fall base |
159.54 |
9.97 |
|
TOTAL Winter base |
184.99 |
11.56 |
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL (summer) |
340.56 |
21.29 |
|
TOTAL (spring/fall) |
341.57 |
21.35 |
|
TOTAL (winter) |
369.86 |
23.12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CLOTHING WORN - 3 season |
57.43 |
3.59 |
|
CLOTHING WORN - Winter |
68.43 |
4.28 |
|
GRAND TOTAL (summer) |
397.99 |
24.87 |
|
GRAND TOTAL (spring/fall) |
399.00 |
24.94 |
|
GRAND TOTAL (winter) |
438.29 |
27.39 |
|
|
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