How do you get 3 days of backpacking gear into a sack that weighs less than ten pounds? Read on, and I'll give you more than you ever wanted to know…
Here is our current gear list for our ultra-light backpacking adventures.
To note a few things:
- Our system is designed for 2 people, we get weight saving by sharing. A solo kit would be very different.
- Most items have a review associated, click on the link for more details.
- The "Pack" column below shows who's pack the item belongs in. B = brett; T = theresa; W = worn
- The weights listed are my own measurements, not off the label.
Bretts Clothes
Brett's personal items and clothing.
Review | Item Description | Weight (Oz) | Pack |
---|---|---|---|
1.9 | W | ||
0.8 | W | ||
0.8 | B | ||
0.9 | W | ||
3.2 | B | ||
8 | B | ||
5.7 | B | ||
6 | W | ||
2.4 | B | ||
5.1 | B | ||
1 | B | ||
1 | W | ||
2 | B | ||
25 | W | ||
3.6 | W | ||
3.6 | B | ||
1.2 | B | ||
15.5 | W | ||
Total Worn | 3.42 lbs | ||
Total Pack (Brett) | 2.06 lbs |
Theresas Clothes
Theresas clothing and personal items.
Review | Item Description | Weight (Oz) | Pack |
---|---|---|---|
2 | W | ||
0.8 | T | ||
7.5 | T | ||
3.4 | T | ||
2.8 | T | ||
5 | T | ||
6.2 | W | ||
3.8 | T | ||
5.9 | T | ||
1 | T | ||
1 | W | ||
2 | T | ||
22 | W | ||
7.2 | W | ||
3.6 | T | ||
1.2 | T | ||
15.5 | W | ||
2 | T | ||
2.1 | T | ||
2.5 | T | ||
Total Worn | 3.37 lbs | ||
Total Pack (Theresa) | 2.73 lbs |
Sleep & Carry Gear
This table shows all of the gear we use for carrying or sleeping.
Review | Item Description | Weight (Oz) | Pack |
---|---|---|---|
19 | T | ||
19 | B | ||
30 | T | ||
16.9 | B | ||
13.1 | T | ||
4.7 | B | ||
38 | B | ||
Total Pack (Brett) | 4.91 lbs | ||
Total Pack (Theresa) | 3.88 lbs |
Cooking Gear
All of our basic cooking gear is listed here.
Review | Item Description | Weight (Oz) | Pack |
---|---|---|---|
0.5 | T | ||
0.4 | T | ||
0.6 | T | ||
0.6 | T | ||
7 | B | ||
2.5 | T | ||
0.6 | T | ||
3.7 | B | ||
2 | B | ||
1.2 | T | ||
Total Pack (Brett) | 0.79 lbs | ||
Total Pack (Theresa) | 0.4 lbs |
Miscellaneous Gear
Random other stuff that is essential on the trail.
Base Pack Weight
Base weight of our packs before adding food or water. This is the constant weight that will never vary.
Review | Item Description | Weight (Oz) | Pack |
---|---|---|---|
Brett Base Pack Weight
Base Pack without food or water |
152 | B | |
Theresa Base Pack Weight
Base Pack without food or water |
122 | T | |
Total Pack (Brett) | 9.5 lbs | ||
Total Pack (Theresa) | 7.63 lbs |
Final Weight
This table shows our final weights once loaded with Food & Water at the start of the trip.
Review | Item Description | Weight (Oz) | Pack |
---|---|---|---|
Brett Base Pack Weight
Base Pack without food or water |
152 | B | |
Theresa Base Pack Weight
Base Pack without food or water |
122 | T | |
Brett Full Water Weight
Full 60oz Platypus |
60 | B | |
Theresa Full Water Weight
Full 60oz Platypus |
60 | T | |
Brett Food Budget
Assume 4 lbs for 3 days |
64 | B | |
Theresa Food Budget
Assume 4 lbs for 3 days |
64 | T | |
Total Pack (Brett) | 17.25 lbs | ||
Total Pack (Theresa) | 15.38 lbs |