Ultra Light Gear List for Summer

in Gear — by — April 1, 2011

ULTRA LIGHT GEAR LIST

Summer

 

CLOTHES

Wool socks, 1 pair                                                     2.5 oz

Long johns, REI light weight, Pants                             6.0 oz

Fleece hat                                                                 1.0 oz

Down jacket, MontBell                                                9.0 oz

Shell jacket & pants, Montane                                     6.5 oz

Sil-nylon poncho                                                         10.0 oz

TOTAL                                                                       35.0 oz

 

SHELTER & SLEEPING SYSTEM

Tarp Tent, Henry Shires                                              27.0 oz

Sleeping bag, Mont Bell, down sheet                            12.5 oz

Sleeping pad, RidgeRest 3/4 length                              9.0 oz

Closed cell sit pad                                                       1.0 oz

TOTAL                                                                       49.5 oz

 

PACKING

Pack, GoLite Jam                                                        22.0 oz

TOTAL                                                                        22.0 oz

 

COOKING & WATER

Cook kit, includes Snow peak Ti mug, Optimus

Crux Stove, spoon, towel, lighter                                 10.0 oz

Water, one 1 liter & one 2 liter platypus                       4.0 oz

Water treatment, Aquamira                                        3.0 oz

Food bag, Ursack                                                        5.0 oz

TOTAL                                                                       22.0 oz

 

OTHER ESSENTIALS

Knife, first-aid kit, whistle, striker & cotton balls in

water proof container, insect repellent, tooth brush,

floss, TP, wet wipes, compass, note pad, pencil, map bag,

flashlight                                                                     12.0 oz

TOTAL                                                                         12.0 oz

 

TOTAL BASE WEIGHT TOTAL           8 lbs 12.5 oz         140.5 oz

 

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Pat McCullough: Pat grew up in the south. He spent his childhood hunting, fishing, and backpacking with family and friends. After graduating high school, he joined the Air Force and spent 20 years, mostly outdoors. During his time in the Air Force, he developed a love of backpacking and the mountains. After retiring in 1997, he moved to Seattle. He has spent the last twelve years enjoying the pacific northwest backpacking with friends. He continues to test and evaluate techniques and equipment to achieve the lightest backpacking experience possible.

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