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
	Watch/Altimeter HiGear Axis	1.9	W
	Sunglasses Rudy Project Ekynox	0.8	W
	Fleece Hat Mountain Hardware Fleece Beanie	0.8	B
	Bandana REI Cotton Bandana	0.9	W
	Waterproof Jacket GoLite Helios (M)	3.2	B
	Thermal Shirt Green Patigonia Thermal	8	B
	Warm Layer MontBell XL Down Jacket	5.7	B
	Shorts Patagonia Nine Shorts	6	W
	Windproof Pants Montbell Ultralight Wind Pants	2.4	B
	Thermal Pants Patagonia Mid Weight Thermals	5.1	B
	2 Handkerchiefs I got mine from England 🙂	1	B
	Socks Cool Mesh Socks	1	W
	Socks 2 Extra Pr Cool Mesh Socks	2	B
	Hiking Shoes GoLite Sun Dragon Trail Runner	25	W
	T Shirt Nike Breathable Running Shirt	3.6	W
	T Shirt Nike Breathable Running Shirt	3.6	B
	Gloves Small Black Thermal Glove Liners	1.2	B
	Hiking Poles Leki Ultralite Trekking Poles	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
	Sunglasses Smith Sliders	2	W
	Fleece Hat Mountain Hardware Fleece Beanie	0.8	T
	Fleece Pullover Patagonia Fleece	7.5	T
	Down Jacket Western Mountaineering Flash Vest (XS)	3.4	T
	Waterproof Jacket GoLite Ether Windshirt (S)	2.8	T
	Thermal Shirt Black Patagonia Mid-Weight	5	T
	Shorts Shorts	6.2	W
	Short Legs Zip-On Legs for Shorts	3.8	T
	Thermal Pants Patagonia Expedition Weight Thermals	5.9	T
	2 Handkerchiefs Cotton Handkerchiefs	1	T
	Socks Cool Mesh Socks	1	W
	Socks 2 Extra Pr Cool Mesh Socks	2	T
	Hiking Shoes Womens Salomon XA Comp 2 Trail-Running	22	W
	2 T Shirts Womens Nike Sphere Dry T	7.2	W
	T Shirt Womens Nike Sphere Dry T	3.6	T
	Gloves Small Black Thermal Glove Liners	1.2	T
	Hiking Poles Leki Ultralite Trekking Poles	15.5	W
	Knee Straps Support for Theresas knees	2	T
	Underwear 2 pr	2.1	T
	Sport Bra 2 pcs	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
	Backpack Golite Jam Pack	19	T
	Backpack Golite Jam Pack	19	B
	3 season Sleeping Bag Western Mountaineering Versalite (5'6")	30	T
	Summer Sleeping Bag Western Mountaineering HighLite (6')	16.9	B
	Sleeping Pad 3/4 Length Thermarest Ultralight	13.1	T
	Sleeping Pad 3/4 Length Gossamer Gear Pad	4.7	B
	Shelter Cloudburst TarpTent	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
	Seasoning Small plastic tub of sea salt, white pepper and red thai chili powder.	0.5	T
	Soap Dr. Bronners Soap in a 0.3 0z dropper bottle	0.4	T
	Spork Snow Peak Titanium combined Spoon/Fork	0.6	T
	Spork Snow Peak Titanium combined Spoon/Fork	0.6	T
	Fuel Snow Peak Giga Power Fuel Canister (110g)	7	B
	Titanium Pan & Lid Firelight 550 UL Titanium Pan	2.5	T
	Plastic Food Bowl Backpackers Pantry Bowl, trimmed	0.6	T
	Stove Snow Peak Giga Power Stove	3.7	B
	Windshield Snow Peak Giga Power Windscreen	2	B
	Water Carrier 2 Litre Platypus Water Carrier	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.

Review	Item Description	Weight (Oz)	Pack
	Shared Towel MSR PackTowl Ultralite Towel - Small	0.7	T
	Ultralight Umbrella Mont Bell Ultralite Umbrella	5.6	T
	Ultralight Umbrella Mont Bell Ultralite Umbrella	5.6	B
	Rope 50' of Spectra Cord for hanging food	1.3	B
	Knife Spyderco Ultralight Knife	0.6	B
	Camera Pentax Optio S5i	4.2	B
	Flashlight Photon Freedom Micro LED Light	0.2	B
	Flashlight Photon Freedom Micro LED Light	0.2	T
	Mosquitto Hood Backpacking Light Ultralight Headnet	0.3	B
	Map Area Map	1.1	B
	Duct Tape Bunch of Duct Tape wrapped around hiking poles	2	W
	Rubbish Bag A good old kitchen trash bag to protect your gear from saturation.	0.3	B
	First Aid Kit Key First Aid Items in a zip lock bag.	3.2	B
	Bug Repellant Sawyer Controlled Release DEET in a 1 0z squeeze bottle	1.4	B
	Suntan Lotion SPF 30 in a 1 0z squeeze bottle	1.4	B
	Purification Tablets MicroPUR Tablets ~ 10 /day	0.6	B
	Water Bottle Platypus 60oz Hoser	3.2	B
	Water Bottle Platypus 60oz Hoser	3.3	T
	Toothbrush 2 Sawn-Off Tooth Brushes	0.3	B
	Toilet Paper 10 sheets/day	1	B
	Wet Ones 2 sheets/day in a small plastic zip lock	1	B
	Spare Battery Spare for the Photon Freedoms. Cheap insurance.	0.1	B
	Toothpaste Small portion in a 1/4 oz. plastic container from REI.	0.3	B
	Chapstick SPF 30 Lip & Balm	0.5	B
	Pencil Write messages home to mum.	0.2	B
	Small Items Car Key, Credit Card, Insurance Card, Cash	1	B
Total Worn		0.13 lbs
Total Pack (Brett)		1.74 lbs
Total Pack (Theresa)		0.61 lbs

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