Lightweight Gear List

[le Voyageur 72]

Keeping it light is about the best way to enjoy backpacking. So, thought that I would share my gear list. This is the gear that makes up my base load (everything but food, water, and stove fuel)...all weights are in ounces

 

Backpack 12.5

Sleeping Bag 17.0

Hammock 34.0

Space Blanket 1.5

Cooking Set 10.0

Water Filter 8.0

Stove 1.0

Fuel Bottle 1.5

Water Bottles (2) 3.0

Anorak 8.0

Tuque 1.5

Shirt 6.0

T 3.0

Pants (Suplex) 6.0

Shorts (2) 16.0

Wool Socks (2) 8.0

Long Johns (wool) 12.0

Prima Loft Parka 12.0

 

Total weight 300.0 oz

18.75 lbs

Since I'll be wearing

socks, shorts, T, and the tuque most of the time this drops the weight near to 17 lbs. With food/water/fuel added in, it will push it up to 22 to 24 lbs

 

[red feather 10]

What is a tuque? and what do you consider a cooking set? You have good information and lots of have done that knowledge. Keep posting.

YIS

[Double Eagle 128]

A tuque is like a ski cap. Its woven and has tapered front and back. For a good view, watch "Strange Brew" with Bob and Doug Mackenzie (hosers). Those from the US/Canadian border may be familiar with them.

[red feather 10]

Thanks for the information Double Eagle. Is there any particular benefit of this type of head gear over other types? I use a polypropylene pullover bacalva with neck wrap.

[Double Eagle 128]

You are good for the coldest of weather. A tuque will act like any knit cap during moderately cold weather or when you are a bald eagle and mornings below 45 start to get cold on the head.

[le Voyageur 72]

Red Feather,

 

My basic cookset for solo backpacking consist of the following items

 

Boiler

http://www.sonomaoutfitters.com/acc_kitch/gsi_haboiler.html

 

cup (plastic), lexan spoon, a ziploc bowl with lid (the lid doubles as a small plate/platter)

 

[red feather 10]

Thanks for the link le voyaguer, looks like I have an item for my christmas list. Thanks again. I don't do much low weight hiking, but i do try to show alternatives to the boys. One of my favorites is to take a frisbee and let the boys use it for games, etc., and come eating time I claim my 'plate' back from them, clean it and use it for supper. Usual repsonse from new scouts is either yuck or wow.

[Bob White 20]

Thefrisbee/plate/washbasin is one of my favorites. I've been doing that for about 20 years. Almost every scout in the troop does it as well now. It's inexpensive, utilitarian, multi-pupose, lightweight and fun.

 

Bob White