Current Gear

Here’s a list of the gear I use as of 5/29/2018. Click the titles to drop down the items in that category. I’ll include the individual item names, weights, and links through which you can buy them (and support this blog!) My base weight with this loadout is around 9 lbs.

Backpack: Granite Gear Crown 2 38L (w/ brain removed) – 970 g (34 oz) – https://amzn.to/2L6Mp5O

Quilt: UGQ Outdoor Bandit 10° F Top Quilt – 644 g (22.7 oz) – https://ugqoutdoor.com/top-quilts/bandit/

Shelter: DIY Ground Tarp – 269 g (9.5 oz) – Learn to make one here: https://youtu.be/N3Ssdps_Fhc

Sleeping Pad: Exped Synmat MW – 424 g (15 oz) – https://amzn.to/2J0qQrc

Pot: Evernew Ultra-light Titanium 550ml – 73 g (2.6 oz) – https://amzn.to/2smOdki

Stove: BRS 3000 Titanium Ultralight Stove (In sack) – 28 g (1 oz) – https://amzn.to/2JlwEuF

Lighter: Bic Mini Lighter – 11g (0.4 oz) – https://amzn.to/2JlZ9Z8

Tiny Shitty Sponge: I cut off a small section of a scrubby sponge – Almost weightless? – https://amzn.to/2J1qUXF

Pot Cozy / Windscreen: DIY Pot Cozy & Windscreen – 31 g (1.1 oz) – Cozy: https://youtu.be/xxHDFFSdnfk Windscreen: https://youtu.be/__siTdzevB4

Spoon: Optimus Long Handled Titanium Spoon – 20 g (0.7 oz) – https://amzn.to/2JhBI37

Food Bag:  Granite Gear Air Zipp Sack – 28 g (1 oz) – https://amzn.to/2IXtuOi

Long John Tops: Patagonia Capilene Thermal Weight Zip Neck – 195 g (6.9 oz) – https://bit.ly/2sieYqb

Long John Bottoms: Patagonia Capilene Thermal Weight Bottoms – 143 g (5 oz) – https://bit.ly/2Ha8rCi

Backup/ Sleeping Socks: Darn Tough Hiker Micro Crew Socks – 70 g (2.5 oz) – https://amzn.to/2Ji9Rjv

Insulation: Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Hoody – 233 g (8.3 0z) – https://amzn.to/2Jli2va

Rain Shell: Outdoor Research Helium II Rain Jacket – 181 g (6.4 oz) – https://amzn.to/2IZl1Kp

Rain Skirt: DIY Rain Skirt – 57 g (2 oz) – Make one here: https://youtu.be/jDPuku4Xyh8

Gloves: Mountain Hardwear Power Stretch Stimulus Gloves – 57 g (2 oz) – https://amzn.to/2JgxqZU

Hat: Black Rock Gear Down Beanie – 22 g (0.7 oz) – https://www.blackrockgear.com/hats

Toilet Kit: Deuce of Spades / TP / Hand Sanitizer – 53 g (1.9 oz) – https://amzn.to/2xwAUmn

Headlamp: Petzl Reactik Rechargeable Headlamp – 112 g (4 oz) – https://amzn.to/2JjKP3r

Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Med Kit, Sewing Kit – 68 g (2.4 oz) – Make a sub 1 oz med kit here: https://youtu.be/j29jrIGhV18

Stakes: 6 Vargo Titanium Shepherds Hooks (In Ziplock) – 55 g ( 1.9 oz) – https://amzn.to/2JkbRHS

Pillow: Klymit Pillow X Ultra Light – 49 g (1.7 oz) – https://amzn.to/2LLjs0u

Filter: Sawyer Squeeze Filter – 70 g (2.4 oz) – https://amzn.to/2JkcVvm

Bottles: 2 One Liter Smart Water Bottles – 36 g (1.3 oz) (Each) – https://amzn.to/2LQbXoW

Ground Sheet: Polycryo Sheet – 58 g (2 oz) – https://amzn.to/2J0qtwJ

3993 g (8.78 lbs)

T-shirt: Patagonia Long Sleeve Sun Stretch T-shirt – 182 g (6.4 oz) – https://bit.ly/2ssDvYR

Shorts: Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts – 184 g (6.5 oz) – https://amzn.to/2LLlCgC

Briefs: Saxx Quest 2.0 Boxer Briefs – 76 g (2.7 oz) – https://amzn.to/2LaTn9Z

Socks: Darn Tough 1/4 Cushion Hiking Socks – 65 g (2.3 oz) – https://amzn.to/2H8aeru

Trekking Poles: Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Quick Lock – 454 g (16 oz) – https://amzn.to/2Jj2vfI