I will still take suggestions. I wanted to spend some time to talk about what specifically is in my med kit, so you can understand my thinking. I always try to fill up at a point where fast moving water separates from a rock it is flowing over. Aluminum on the other hand is a strong conductor of heat, but much cheaper. 1: Base layer: This is the layer closest to your skin. Dandee Packs are very well made and definitely fit the ultralight ethos. Go to Ultralight r/Ultralight Posted by CraigFifer. And that's getting toward the absolute lower-limit of what I'd recommend for someone acquainting themselves with UL gear. This is done by removing most of the bottom insulation. Sure you can use a firesteel or whatever if you like the work but a lighter is easier. Technically, I am sub 10 without a couple luxury items right now but the gear piece I like best is my Victorinox Waiter knife. Trekology Ultralight Inflatable Camping Travel Pillow - ALUFT 2.0 Compressible, Compact, Comfortable, Ergonomic Inflating Pillows for Neck & Lumbar Support While Camp, Hiking, Backpacking . Klymit is a reputable brand and I even own one myself (but it's not my favorite pad), the other inflatable options are competitive options for their low price and are met with great Amazon reviews, but I would caution anyone on their use in colder weather. Keep in mind that synthetic items don't compress nearly as well as their down counterparts (even the best synthetics are still 50-100% larger than 800fp down with the same temp rating), and you will definitely need a larger pack to accommodate it. What is a BV500?? Just keep in mind that this rain jacket will get muggy, there's not much you can do to avoid this aside from maybe cutting holes in the armpit areas. Comparison of 50 Calorie-Dense Foods for Backpacking. I have done a lot of research to find/compare a lot of items in the last few days. If you're willing to spend more, then you could get a quilt like EE Katabatic, etc. You're getting my actual thoughts and opinions and I won't hesitate to select another more suitable option. The Groundhog and Mini Groundhog are both Y-stake designs that are quite versatile because they have considerably more surface area than a round peg of the same weight. My Comprehensive Guide to an Ultralight Baseweight. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Boom. For more information, please see our After all, if you have a great time at camp but are miserable while lugging a pack for the greater part of a day, then is it really worth it? Cottage brands such as Pack-It Gourmet tend to be higher quality, though sometimes a little pricier. I try to keep the links fresh with the best priced item I can find from a major online retailer, but if you see a large price discrepancy between what belongs on the list below and the listed price of the item, it might be worth searching around a bit on your own. 25' of Lash-It line with a micro carabiner. LighterPack is a great way to . ._2JU2WQDzn5pAlpxqChbxr7{height:16px;margin-right:8px;width:16px}._3E45je-29yDjfFqFcLCXyH{margin-top:16px}._13YtS_rCnVZG1ns2xaCalg{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._1m5fPZN4q3vKVg9SgU43u2{margin-top:12px}._17A-IdW3j1_fI_pN-8tMV-{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:8px;margin-right:5px}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY{border-radius:20px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0;line-height:16px;padding:3px 10px;text-transform:none}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY:focus{outline:unset} Creating and populating lists2. For this list, Im gonna assume you want a warm meal. Includes the cost/weight of seam-sealing it and the included stakes. Sold Seasonally at Costco. Feel free to explore other options. Thanks for reading, I'm just glad you're here. While Ultralight Jerk publishes to their own blogs, websites, and instagrams and enjoys the discussions around UL, it just gets so stale sometimes. You want a pot that is somewhere between 500-800mL in volume. If you want an insulated inflatable option, I would recommend checking out the Klymit or one of the other inflatable options on the Alternative List (link at the bottom of this guide). Hiking Socks: I am a big advocate of wool hiking socks. The IMUSA pot I'm recommending is approximately 650mL in size and is made of aluminum. Not counted towards 9 lb list. Additionally, he also has a list of various backcountry recipes that will help keep your palate fresh. Your cook kit comes down to three things: stove, fuel, and pot. Also check the sidebar for another compilation of gear lists from dozens of users! Storage Bags: Keep all of your good food in one bag, and your trash / used toilet paper in the other. Merrell Moab Ventilator hiking shoes (pair). I am a Lighterpack lurker and think You can glean more info reading and borrowing (stealing?) Hammocking with Shoestrings Even with food and extra clothes and maybe (luxury item alert) even taking my Helinox Zero chair, it will still be a breeze compared to the pack I had just 2-3 years ago (which was about 30 lbs before food and water. You generally want to carry 2L of water capacity with you for most hikes, so this means with Nalgene you'd be carrying 12.4oz for a container to put your water in. Food: There are various food solutions for backpackers, many of them involve rehydration of some sort of foodstuff. 0.5 oz 1 0.09 lb 2 First Aid Weight qty First Aid Kit Adhesive bandages, 1 gauze bandage, superglue, neosporin in straw tube, tealight wax candle, 6 doses benedryl, 10 doses ibuprofen, spare water bottle cap. Only good for short trips. Here is a video to explain proper trekking pole technique, and to avoid square-gaiting. Take a look at this thread that I started a while back. Plain and simple. $190.00 453 g 0 Multi-Day 20L LiteAF $135.00 340 g 0 https://www.instagram.com/p/CIJpoxYlz4n/?igshid=11mdarybxv8d3. There are two primary categories of tents - freestanding and non-freestanding (guy-line). Mini striker and steel for stove and fire starting. A balaclava or warm hood is required when using a sleeping quilt. If it doesn't fit right, then don't buy it or return it. Knife, credit card folder Ultralight credit card style knife. Ditch the broadhead wrench. A lot of the reason for creating this list was to reduce the startup cost for my friends and coworkers looking to lighten their load and get outdoors. Some of the tips were to use sandwich bags instead of ziploc since they are lower volume. If you're not worried about pooled water, then the Yama Bug Canopy should be enough (with the polycro groundsheet underneath it). If you must take a dedicated pillow, I've added a lightweight Trekology pillow to this list (which is what I use). Decathlon's Zlite ripoff. Why do this? Also, remember that when boiling you need to be at a rolling boil for 1 min @ sea level / 3 min @ 6500ft (interpolate from those numbers) in order to kill pathogens. Lastly, remember to get your water from a moving source if the source is relatively slow or stagnant, it makes it easy for bugs to deposit larvae and other organic matter you dont want to consume. Buy your pack last. My wife is 5'5" 120 pounds and happily uses the same gear that I use. I know from my experience I am a bit of a puss when it comes to carrying heavier bags, hence why i am trying to keep my weight down. $1 at Walmart. We break down each function of LighterPack below. Disclosures mattshafter Some of the links on my website will take you to Amazon.com or elsewhere. I gotta say that /u/AndrewSkurka is one of the better resources when it comes to a comprehensive guide to food, so Im gonna plug his website here. The $1 Walmart lamps is only good for short/cheap trips, but should not be relied on. What they lack in efficiency is made up for in package weight savings. This provides adequate padding and blister control, and it seems to be pretty effective. Disclosures mattshafter About. Lots of info if you take the time to look. Weight includes Zing-it guy lines, snake skins (.6 oz) , outer stuff sack (.25 oz), continuous ridgeline and 4 9.5', rigged with Dutch worms. The small can also be cut/folded and placed in your pack for additional back support. Many times, people pack for the destination without much consideration of the journey. Instead, I have decided to list approximate prices for each category as a whole. with its sheath. What size pack do you need? The Gossamer Gear Murmur, the Granite Gear Virga 2, and ZPacks Arc Blast 55 earned the best scores; these are three of the lightest packs we tested and forego many of the common features on other models. They just get filled with moisture quicker than the fancier masks. Shug Emery is a hardcore hammocker and swears by it ("wooo buddy!!"). 12' x 8.5' cuben fiber tarp. So make sure you test your stove before your first trip (and your other gear too). Hypothermia becomes a factor at temperatures as high as 50F (10C) in dry weather, and even warmer (60-70F) if it's wet or humid. Be smart. I have yet to see an UL self-inflating pad with sufficient R value, so for the purposes of this let's focus on CCF vs. inflatable. Monte Equipment sells a bunch of different backpacks for mighty cheap. Ditch your tyto sheeth only pack the handle and packaged blades. I really like the functionality of Lighterpack website to track all my gear and keep a record of the weights and it also helps share my lightweight backpacking gear list with you. Foldable closed cell foam sit pad from Dutchware (used to sit, as well as for foot insulation in hammock during cooler weather). Argon 67 inner & outer fabric. r/Ultralight is the largest online Ultralight Backcountry Backpacking community! TENT provides you with shelter. Mountain House, Alpine Aire, and Backpacker's Pantry are all on-par with each other in terms of flavor there are some good ones and some bad ones, but generally you will finish feeling pretty satisfied. Synthetic insulation - If you are opposed to using down for religious or personal reasons, I would recommend looking into Synthetic quilts using Climashield APEX synthetic insulation, as it is some of the lightest synthetic insulation around (next to Patagonia Fullrange). That said, I personally camp in a tent. Suggestions for better gloves when below freezing? Freestanding tents are typically heavier, but easier to set up and hassle free. Toaks 450ml titanium cup for heating water. Want more information? Used for snack wrapper trash, emergency waterproofing of items. PCTA. The MonoPrice headlamp is a cheap but good option. It requires character level 70 to drop. This is a warm weather SUL list I've been working on. LighterPack Cookie Notice House/Truck/Truck Camper. A few wet wipes, torn into smaller squares for hygiene and what not. Heres the comprehensive CDC guide on backcountry water treatment. Quilts are a fairly major innovation in the backpacking world and are starting to make their way into more mainstream manufacturers but the cottage mfgs like HammockGear, Enlightened Equipment, and Katabatic Gear seem to already have it optimized. Includes stuff sack. LighterPack helps you track the gear you bring on adventures. For a UL-minded beginner, I'd typically recommend something in the 45-50L range with some type of hipbelt and light-duty internal frame. I used to have the prices of each item listed, however, there is such variance with price from retailers that it became difficult to keep current. A necessary pairing to fully protect your food from the elements. r/Ultralight 4 yr. ago Posted by romelwell LighterPack - I am a developer and will begin to review and implement feature requests The first feature I will add to LighterPack will be the ability to drag/drop gear between lists. Trail Runners from Costco sold seasonally. There are multiple brands that make these, and truth be told, theyre all pretty good. Pain reliever, fever reducer, reduced swelling. Don't rely on your skills as a woodsman. Note, this is not the same as propane, and comes in a different container. Synthetic long sleeve shirt for base layer, for around camp and sleeping. I'm using the latest version of Chrome on a MacBook Pro, and when I drag an item to the top or bottom of the screen, it doesn't scroll. Uncooked right instead of instant since higher cal for lower volume. "upgrade" to an ultralight pack from my OspreyExos 48? Visit the TREKOLOGY Store. The Nitecore Tube can be bought from Litesmith.com. discard blades in old packages. Bandaids/blister stuff - Cuts, scrapes, blisters, etc. Foil lid. What results is what is referred to as a "quilt". It's not some new trend, either. So here's the scoop on trowels the MSR Blizzard Stake and the Deuce of Spades are both dual purpose trowel/stake and are the best options in my opinion. Well, if you follow this list to a T, you probably shouldn't try to fit your gear in anything smaller than 35L. We hope you like it, and if you have any questions please get in touch. If the smoke is REALLY bad, the thinner KN95 masks can also be doubled up for a tighter more sealed fit. Welcome to the idea of UltraLight Backpacking! Lets see those lighterpack listings. Non-freestanding (guy-line tents) are much lighter and typically provide for a much tighter pitch, which usually makes them better in adverse conditions. Adhesive bandages, 1 gauze bandage, superglue, neosporin in straw tube, tealight wax candle, 6 doses benedryl, 10 doses ibuprofen, spare water bottle cap. Test all of your gear before your first trip. If an item is not on this list, it is because you don't need it! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, Lighterpack.com/r/nmcxuo - TahoeHighRoute.com - Peakbagger. I hope this guide makes your introduction to backpacking a bit less cumbersome. Also makes a decent fire starter in a pinch. Probably only good down to about 40F, but some people have taken it down to 30F just fine. Lastly, here's perhaps my favorite guide when it comes to guy-lines, made by the one of the best, /u/AndrewSkurka. Keep in mind: Hammocks are typically heavier and less versatile than tents (requires trees to pitch), but many argue it's much more comfortable and worth the few extra grams. It is possible for a pad to be too warm, so I generally try to carry a pad with a 2-4 rating, and if I winter camp I just bring an additional closed cell foam pad. This is simply because the ground has a huge thermal mass relative to your body. The Monoprice is fully capable, weighs 48g, and is from a reliable American company. Y Stakes: Now, there are a lot of different stake varieties and brands out there, some good, some bad, but I'll help you cut through the crud and recommend this one - the MSR Mini Groundhog. There are several listed here just to give you options. Some people wanted other options, so here are two more lists Shoestring Alternatives Many high end pots are made of a thin titanium. Don't get me wrong, its a great general-use water bottle, hell, I love my Nalgene! Building your own shelter likely violates Leave No Trace (LNT) principles and in many cases will not be possible with what's available to you. Cut down to torso length (6 - 10 panels should be enough). ZimmerBuilt. Sewn footbox is preferred. All of the programs below can take those dissimilar measures, tally them, and give you an idea of what they weigh altogether. EE is one of the best in the business, and their 30F quilt weighs in at 24oz at a price of $185. Dandee Packs are very well made and definitely fit the ultralight ethos. This quilt has been on this list since its inception, and I have recently teamed up with the great people at HammockGear to get you an even better deal. You aren't going to want to break out your stove and boil water for 10 mins every time you need to refill your water bottle. I recommend that you use your food as a pillow if you are outside of bear territory (and comfortable with the small possibility of animal intrusion). IDK but keep up the great work! 15 pills of Benedryl (25mg / pill = 375mg), hot pink oval pill - Sleep aid, allergies, and stings! I'd encourage you to look at Montbell as they have some great quality and affordable items available. I had your lighterpack bookmarked so that I could blackmail you but you changed the damn link. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me, my contact form can be found here. Nesting perfectly in an Ursack Major Bear Bag, this giant, ultra-heavy-duty Ziploc bag will keep your food dry when it rains, and prevent smells from escaping when properly closed. The new version of the Aricxi tarp does not require you to seam seal it, but the old version is made better. If you use the discount code "MACON" at checkout, you will get an additional 10% off any of their quilt offerings. There are many DIY methods to go ultralight for even less money than what this list provides, but those items are generally a better fit for well-seasoned backpackers who know exactly what they want and how to go about doing it. Cheap as it gets! Quilts are a growing trend in the backpacking world, because it removes excess fabric and unused insulation making the bag lighter, cheaper, and more comfortable. . Does anyone else have trouble dragging items in Lighterpack? The total cost of my budget ultralight hammock camping setup without underquilt is $295. Dutchware Argon-Sil pack cover, woodland camo print. Fuel: The fuel in this case is a pressurized isobutane mixture (usually 80/20 isobutane/propane), sometimes referred to simply as "iso fuel." Label them accordingly. Deet will destroy many fabrics, so be careful to only get it on your skin. If you decide to go with something else, try to stay somewhere around 30oz and 40L. You should decide between buying a Sawyer Squeeze or using water purifying tablets. Ditch the piss bag. How do you like the Capilene?? With packs, you're going to have to spend some time to find one you like. If at any point you get a little chilly in this jacket because of wind, pair it with your rain jacket warm up the system a little more. A lot of people become concerned with having a fresh set of clothing for every day they're on the trail, this is way too much! Everything that is on this list is safe, efficient, and made strong enough for multi-week trips. Cut it down to torso length. 10 chewable tabs of Pepto Bismol (bismuth, the wonder-element), light pink chewable circular tab - Antimicrobial. Stove: The stove should operate no differently than a bunsen burner. The list is after the guide, scroll to the bottom for the list. The Deuce of Spades is lighter and more versatile. That's not what this list is about. I would recommend adding Lineloc 3 adjusters to each of the staking points and adding reflective spectra line to make staking and tensioning the tent even easier, though it's not necessary. Pick your poison; for this list I went with the cheapest option, which is a shaved down Coghlan's trowel - $2 and approx 1oz. This will result in a pie-chart and weight calculation that tells you how much weight you've included for certain areas of your pack. If you aren't comfortable with this, it will cost a little more for a larger pad of the same design. While that sentence can be interpreted in two entirely different ways, an emphasis should be placed on the word "need" and how it isn't the word "want". If youre going somewhere that might not have an REI or REI equivalent, Id suggest a good multi-fuel stove like an MSR whisperlite international but that is not UL and has no place on this list. I really do love my GG Gorilla, especially since it can handle a BV 500 like a champ. Lastly, a Therm-A-Rest RidgeRest will be a cheaper option than the ZLite SOL, but less versatile. It could also merely be a byproduct of inflation I would recommend using a price aggregator to help you on your search. Packs are like footwear, they all fit people differently. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The brain and frame sheet can be removed, bringing it from 2lbs 8oz down to 1lbs 11oz. Further, it is not meant to replace high quality gear, rather it's meant to enable people to get outdoors at lower cost. In some cases this layer provides extra tear resistance / protection, but that usually comes at the cost of weight. Some places, like Yosemite, require a bear canister. Small tube of Lotrimin - Anti-fungal cream. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Handsfree light at night. Make sure to dig your hole at least 6 inches in depth and pack out your waste items. Rain Shell: A rain jacket will go a long way at keeping you warm and dry on a rainy day. Drop Compact 3. I recommend this backpack the most, but keep it mind it is the most expensive on this list. TikTok. Disclosure: You might notice that I work with some mfgs to provide you with steeper discounts than retail, but I do not accept money from manufacturers for the purpose of shilling their products on this list. I have everything but the backpack, which should be here any day, but haven't actually taken it out yet. Ultralight is as much a mindset as it is an active market. Use what works well for you. Privacy Policy. If you are looking for technical base layers and garments, I'd recommend looking toward Steep&Cheap and Sierra Trading Post. Hahaha. Whats your lighterpack listing look like and what is your best piece of gear? The same spiel about synthetic insulation from the quilt section applies here as well. I like to say that the lightest items are the ones that you leave at home, but also keep in mind that there is nothing cheaper than the gear you already own. r2.1 / 'Blemished' Foam Pad / Warm down to roughly 28F - 40F, depending on your tolerance. The cheaper way to go about backcountry food is to find shelf-stable foodstuff that you like just as much, if not more. Like it or not, at some point you will poop in the woods. Lighterpack.com is a Camping Scouting and Outdoors website . The unique affix multiplicatively boosts all damage done by any Poison skills upon casting any skill with the Poison damage type (the only Poison skill by default is Death Nova, all others need to be modified by a skill rune). Prevent infection. It's really difficult to find a pack at a distinct price point that fits everyone, as manufacturers regularly modify their packs to stay current with market trends. I rarely cook my food while backpacking. Unlike your quilt at home, most backpacking quilts use highly technical fabrics (like their sleeping bag counterparts) and high-end goose down to provide a lot of insulation at minimal weight. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 6 level 2 This guide is only a starting point, more research is going to be required! Currently, I have "Osprey Talon 44 OR Osprey Exos 38" listed as my pick, and I highly recommend both options from this manufacture as they're robust, relatively lightweight, and they offer a lifetime warranty. Boiling water is a really good method, but don't rely on it except when you're preparing meals. There are various designs which make different efficiency and weight claims, but really, it's just a bunsen burner.

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