Backpacking Gear

Pack

ItemManufacturerModelWeight (oz)Notes
Day packNorthfaceLitho 1829
PackZpacksArc Blast 55L
Dynema
21.2For the total carrying weight of
35 lbs. Good shoulder season
pack. When I need to carry heavier
or more gear. Waterproof.
PackZpacksNero 38L
Dynema
10.6For the total carrying weight of
20 lbs. Good summer season
or day pack. Waterproof.
Cell phone
shoulder strap
pocket
Justin’s UL0.4Allows carrying a cell phone on a
shoulder strap. Useful for carrying
snacks or a battery pack.
Water bottle clipAquaClipsBlue0.42Snaps to a water bottle and allows
clipping the bottle to a backpack
shoulder strap using the
daisy chain, small velcro loops, and
a shock chord.
https://www.aquaclip.com/
Belt zip pouchZpacks0.37Attached to inside of Arc
Blast pack for carrying
keys and money.
Top v-strapZpacks0.49Provides a secure tie down for
the top of the pack when
strapping items to the top
of the pack (e.g., bear
canister, water bladder,
tent, etc.)
Top side pocketZpacks0.99Got 2, one for each for each
side. Makes items more
accessible and provides
more carrying ability. Can
move between packs. Used
for carrying water filtration
and purification items,
hygiene items, and for cold
soaking food.
Belt pouchZpacks2Got 2, one for each side. Used
with Nero pack to increase
carrying ability and
accessibility of some items.
Pack liner (regular)Zpacks1.3Another waterproof layer for
inside the Arc Blast.
Pack liner (small)Zpacks0.88Another waterproof layer for
inside the Nero.
Stick on zip
pouch
Zpacks0.6Stuck inside of Nero pack
for carrying keys and money.
Roll-top closure strapsZpacks0.49Allows cinching the roll top down to
the sides of the backpack, rather
than simply clipping it together on
the Arc Blast.
Foam sit padZpacks11″ x 15.5″1May be used as back padding on
the Nero pack.
1/8″ Foam padMountain Laural
Designs
Goodnight EVA 1/8″
60″ x 20″ x 1/8″
2.5Used as a rest pad and helps
protect the Uberlight inflatable
pad.

Sleep System

ItemManufacturerModelWeight (oz)Notes
Inflatable pillowSea to SummitAeros Ultralight2.5Helpful for a side sleeper.
Inflatable pillowTrekologyAluft 2 Ultralight3.4Helpful for a side sleeper.
Inflatable sleeping padTherm-a-RestNeaoAir Uberlite
Regular-wide
11Regular-wide since I am a side
sleeper.
Inflatable sleeping padNemoTensor Insulated
Regular-wide
20.4Regular-wide since I am a side
sleeper.
QuiltEnlightened EquipmentEnigma Custom
30-degrees, 950
down, long-wide
19.02
Sleeping bag linerSea To SummitThermolite Reactor8.7Adds up to 15 degrees to bag
rating.
Emergency blanketSOL84″ x 56″2.5

Shelter

ItemManufacturerModelWeight (oz)Notes
TentZpacksDuplex20Need 8 stakes.
45″ x 90″ (28 SF)
TentZpacksAltaplex15.4Need trekking pole jack
and 10 stakes.
36″ x 90″ (22.5 SF)
Trekking pole
jack
Zpacks1.2
GroundsheetZpacksAltaplex2.5
V stakesZpacksTitanium3.128 stakes, difficult to
drive into the ground.
Sheppard hookZpacks6.5″ Ultralight Titanium2.248 stakes
Sheppard hookZpacks6″ Ultralight Titanium0.192 stakes
Tent pegsBPNHNAFishbone2.810 stakes
Stake sackZpacks0.09

Cook System

ItemManufacturerModelWeight (oz)Notes
StoveBRSUltralight Camping Gas Stove0.9
StoveMSRPocket Rocket 22.6
PotTOAKSLight Titanium 650 ml2.8
SpoonREILong handle spoon 8.5″0.5BPA free, dishwasher safe
BowlZiplockTwist-n-Loc pint1.4With top

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