My goal for backpacking is to create a "mentally" minimal setup, not necessarily "ultralight" (although traveling light is a big part of it). Stuff that is easy, versatile, and small volume.\
I do incur a weight penalty for things that help organize, but for me it's worth it so I know exactly where items go.
Summary
| Item | Cost | Weight | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nunatak Sastrugi | $485 | 729g | |
| Nunatak Bears Ears | |||
| Thermarest NeoAir Xlite NXT Sleeping pad (Regular Wide) | $220 | 450g | |
| Nemo Fillo Elite | 53g | ||
| Bearikade Weekender | 880g | ||
| Firemaple Petrel Stove G3 | 178g | ||
| Firemaple Greenpeak camping stove burner | 85g | ||
| Firemaple ASH titanium gas canister folding fuel stabilizer | 23g | ||
| Toaks Titanium Spoon | 13g | ||
| Sawyer Mini Filter + Cnoc Bag | |||
| M!GO Mazama Water Bottle | 132g | ||
| Flextail Zero Pump | 96g | ||
| Naturehike quick dry Towel | 30g | ||
| Durston Xmid 2 | 880g | ||
| Sea to Summit ultra fine mesh mosquito net | 23g | ||
| BoglerCo Ultralight Trowel | 14g | ||
| sunscreen stick - skin 1004 | |||
| Leukotape | |||
| Datalogger | |||
| Cascade Mountain Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles | 159g | ||
| Zenbivy packliner | |||
| Xmid 2 | 965g | ||
| Xowool Toe Sock Size 2 (x3) | |||
| Toothpaste Tablets Huppy | 48g | ||
| Merino MM knife | 45g | ||
| Ultralite Sack pouch (5"x9.5") | 8-14g? | ||
| Firebiner | 31g | ||
| Summit Suds Powdered Soap Pika outdoors (1oz) | 40g | ||
| Total |
Sleeping
Sleeping Bag - Nunatak Sastrugi
| Temperature Rating | 22 F (-5 C) |
|---|---|
| Length | 70" |
| Shoulder Width | 59" |
Sleeping Pad - Thermarest
Pillow - Nemo Fillo Ultralight
Tent - Durston X-Mid 2
Mods
Backpack - Nunatak Bears Ears
Torso : 19" Waist : 32-34"
Trekking Poles - Cascade Mountain Tech Ultralight Carbon Fiber Quick Lock Trekking Poles
Cooking and Food
Bear can - Bearikade Weekender
Kind of expensive, but after looking at some pictures of https://imgur.com/a/ursack-bear-canister-failures-ZSwyHg4 about BV bear cans and ursacks I am more inclined to use this (could be a biased sample size though since the bearikade is a quite a bit more costly than the other options)
This can however is not IGBC certified, so it cannot be brought on certain trails.
Lightest bear can for it's size, made from carbon fiber
Bear cans compared https://imgur.com/a/bear-canister-efficiency-JRXoDx8
I also use wallaby mylar bags to block out any scents, just so there's less of a reason to find the actual can.
Mods
- Added reflective tape along circumference of container. Helps to spot in the morning when using headlamp.
- Washer keychain loop attached to bag.
It also can double as a chair
Spoon - Toaks Titanium Spoon
Small items
Trowel - BoglerCo Trowel
Very lightweight Trowel, nice to use because of it's serrated edges and plastic end to make it easier to push
Bidet - Holey Hiker / GenieBidet
Necessity There are two options here
Tent Stakes -
Mods
- Use a PVC pipe tube end to help push stakes into the ground.
Bug net - Sea to Summit
Consumables
Sunscreen Stick - Skin 1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu Cica Silky-Fit Sun Stick
First Aid
- Leukotape -