| ITEM |
WT. (OZ) |
SUB (oz) |
SUB (kg) |
COMMENTS |
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| BACKPACK |
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| MLD Burn DCF |
16 |
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Ultralight, frameless, slim profile – I’ve been utilizing completely different incarnations of the Burn for the reason that mid-2000s / I’ve had the DCF mannequin since 2018. |
| Pack Liner (Trash Compactor Bag) |
2 |
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Low-cost & efficient |
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18 |
0.51 |
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| SHELTER |
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| Tarptent Aeon Li |
16.8 |
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Uber-lite, holds up fairly effectively in stormy situations when pitched low (108cm)/ Very roomy for one thing which weighs round a pound. |
| Combination of fashions (6) – Principally MSR Groundhogs with a few shepherd’s hooks. |
1.7 |
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18.5 |
0.52 |
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| SLEEPING SYSTEM |
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| Pad – Thermarest NeoAir XLite (Common Extensive/Modified) |
12 |
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Very comfortable / Doubles as makeshift framesheet for pack/ (See 20,000 + mile overview). |
| Quilt – Katabatic Alsek 22 (Lengthy / 900fp) |
22.2 |
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Conservatively rated 22°F / Greater than 900 nights utilizing Katabatic quilts since 2011. |
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34.2 |
0.97 |
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| KITCHEN |
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| LokSak 20×12 (Meals Bag) |
1.2 |
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Meals storage bag of selection for the reason that mid 2000s. I typically hear individuals complain concerning the seals breaking rapidly, however I’ve at all times discovered them to be pretty sturdy (4 to six weeks of each day use) in the event you don’t overfill them. |
| Toaks 700ml Titanium Pot |
3.1 |
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Toaks Titanium Siphon Alcohol Range
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0.7 |
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| Toaks Titanium Alcohol Range Pot Stand |
1.2 |
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| Titanium Lengthy-handled spoon |
0.7 |
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| SmartWater Bottles 1 LT (2) |
2.6 |
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9.5 |
0.27 |
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| FIRST AID / HYGIENE |
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| Sunscreen (repackaged in tiny bottle) |
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| Hand Sanitizer (repackaged in dropper bottle) |
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| Aquamira (repackaged in dropper bottles) |
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Purification technique of selection since 2007. |
| Toothbrush |
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| Toothpaste (mini tube) |
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| Dental Floss |
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Doubles as stitching thread |
| Antiseptic Wipes (2) |
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Clear cuts/wounds |
| Gauze |
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| Triple Antibiotic Cream (tiny tube) |
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| 3M Micropore Medical Tape |
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Breathable, paper tape / Adheres effectively. |
| Ibuprofen (6) |
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| Stitching Needle |
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| Tenacious Tape/Duct Tape, Mini Tube Tremendous Glue (repairs) |
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4 |
0.11 |
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| CLOTHES |
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| Rain Pants – Montbell Versalite |
3.2 |
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Very gentle and water resistant. Nice for on-trail mountaineering, care must be taken when heading off-trail/bushwhacking. |
| Thermal Underwear – Montbell Tremendous Merino Center Weight Tights |
6 |
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| Rain Jacket – Montbell Peak Dry Shell |
7.5 |
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Double thumbs up. Rain jacket of selection the previous couple of years. I’ve discovered it to be extra sturdy than the spiel on the Montbell web site would point out. |
| Insulation – Insulation – Montane Allez Hoodie |
6.7 |
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Large fan of this sturdy fleece, which I’ve owned for the previous couple of years / Good lively layer – not too heavy, not too gentle/ Good becoming hood. |
| Insulation – Montbell 1000 Alpine Down Parka |
9.1 |
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Nice warmth-to-weight ratio. Improve over long-time favourite 3-season puffy, the Superior Down Parka. |
| Additional Socks – Darn Powerful Hiker Micro Crew |
2.6 |
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Saved dry for sleeping/ Doubled as mittens when temps dipped effectively under freezing. |
| Buff (Authentic Polyester) |
1.4 |
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Beanie, neck/face safety, condensation wipe, comfort retailer holdups if low on money. |
| Montbell Chameece Liner gloves |
0.9 |
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Nearly 4 years of standard use and nonetheless going robust / Simply one of the best liner gloves I’ve used. |
| Montbell Dry Tec Over Mittens |
3.2 |
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40.6 |
1.15 |
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| MISCELLANEOUS |
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| Telephone – iPhone 11 |
7.1 |
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| Otter Symmetry case for iPhone 11 (orange) |
1.3 |
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| Digital camera – Sony A6400 |
27 |
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Upgraded to the A6400 with an 18-135mm lens in 2020. Pleased with the outcomes to this point. |
| Stuff sacks – HMG Cuben Fiber (2) |
2.4 |
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| Headlamp – Nitecore NU25 |
1.8 |
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Glorious rechargeable headlamp. More often than not I have a tendency to make use of the low pink setting to protect night time imaginative and prescient. |
| Montbell Path Pockets (orange mannequin) |
0.5 |
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Love this little pockets. Use it each on path and off. Orange shade makes it more durable to lose. |
| Swiss Military Traditional |
0.7 |
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For a very long time, I actually solely used the tweezers and scissors, however in recent times I’ve carried extra cheese and veggies on shorter hikes, that means that I now use the knife as a lot or greater than the opposite two options. |
| Compass – Suunto M-3G World Professional |
1.6 |
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Adjustable declination and globally balanced needle (extra responsive than my previous Suunto M-2). |
| Small pen |
0.3 |
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| Deuce of Spades potty trowel |
0.6 |
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| Map Bag – Quart Dimension Ziploc |
0.2 |
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Retains maps clear, dry & organized. |
| Montbell Alpine Carbon Pole Cam Lock |
7.1 |
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Upgraded after a few years of utilizing the Fizans, because of the truth that I’ve had the twist-lock mechanism fail on me a few instances in excessive situations / Cam (flip) lock is less complicated to deal with, safer, and price the additional ounce and a half. (Be aware: The 2022 mannequin is lighter, tipping the scales at 6.7 oz). |
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50.7 |
1.44 |
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| BASE WEIGHT |
TOTAL |
11 lb |
5 kg |
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| ITEMS WORN |
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| Shorts – Patagonia Baggies 7″ |
6.7 |
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Mountain climbing shorts of selection since 2014/15. The 7″ are lengthy sufficient that they can be utilized on path however nonetheless look respectable round city. See Evaluation. |
| Base layer – Patagonia Tropic Consolation 2 Hoody |
6.6 |
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Gentle, ethereal, dries rapidly, and good solar safety when mixed with the baseball cap. |
| Hat – CDT Baseball Cap |
3.2 |
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| Sneakers – La Sportiva Extremely Raptors (dimension 46.5) |
26.4 |
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Transformed to the Extremely Raptors for prolonged stretches in rugged terrain a few years in the past. Double thumbs up. Amazingly sturdy. 600 miles plus per pair. |
| Socks – REI Merino Wool liners |
1.6 |
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Nonetheless my favorite liner socks, although the present fashions aren’t as sturdy because the pre-2013 variations. |
| Soiled Woman Gaiters |
1.2 |
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Helpful for retaining out dust and dust. I’ve been utilizing DG’s since 2007. |
| GPS Watch – Suunto Ambit3 Peak |
3 |
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Good battery life and GPS accuracy. |
| Sun shades |
0.8 |
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Polarized lenses, 100% UV safety, wrap-around. |
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49.6 |
1.41 |
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| TOTAL WEIGHT |
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14 lb |
6.4 kg |
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