Influencer II
Are you an avid backbacker? Do you go Ultralight? What are your must have's on a backpacking trip!
Let's hear about your backpacking setups!
Let's hear about your backpacking setups!
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Influencer II
In the summer, I will likely have my hammock, light sleeping bag, some food I prepped at home, spare base layer, Light Shell, spare socks, Trekking poles (If trails are steep), Multitool, Water bottle, Sawyer filter, lighter/flint, small first aid kit, map/compass, and a head lamp.
Influencer II
What pack are you using? I'm planning on getting a new pack next month for my birthday.
Traveler III
I haven't for quite a while, but used to quite a bit. Not ultralight! Kelty external frame pack, synthetic mummy bag, self inflating pad, Timberland solo tent, water bottle and filter, first aid kit, small lantern, Whisperlite stove and small pan, bowl, spoon with a mix of home dried food and commercial, maps, compass, small binoculars, hiking stick, and a mix of wool and synthetic layers.
That doesn't seem like much, considering how heavy it felt at the end of the day...
The same stuff on my touring bicycle was much better. I've yet to try it in my kayak.
That doesn't seem like much, considering how heavy it felt at the end of the day...
The same stuff on my touring bicycle was much better. I've yet to try it in my kayak.
Influencer II
I don't think its made anymore. It's a 33 liter Black Diamond alpine day pack. Its white and is most similar to the newer Speed 40 pack.
I use an REI pack that is 45 liter in the winter. Winter extras include my crampons or snowshoes, Ice Axe, msr mini stove with fuel, gloves, bivy (replaces hammock), inflating thermarest, Heavier mummy bag replaces light bag, Shovel and my layering is warmer.
That sounds about the same for me too. I will tend to bring a small stove setup also with a single pot to store it all. Ive definitely been trying out hammock camping more and more lately but have a small 2 person tent I can throw in also if my wife comes along.
Member II
I just came across this thread, and thought I would chime. My wife and I are both avid backpackers. We've hiked the Appalachian Trail, Long Trail, and Ozark Trail. In addition to those trails we've also hiked all over country, and plan on continuing that this summer. This summer we'll be hiking the Colorado Trail, and then onto the Pacific Crest in April 2018.
Here's some gear basics that we have, and of course this depends on the weather.
*HyperLite Mountain Gear 3400 Windrider
*Granite Gear Crown VC 60
*Big Agnes Insulated Air Core 20x72
*Mid Atlantic Mountain Work's Top Quilt 35*
*Mid Atlantic Mountain Work's Top Quilt 0*
*Enlightened Equipment Emigma Top Quilt 40*
*North Face MICA SL2 Tent
*MSR Pocket Rocket
*Evernew Titanium Pot
*Plastic sporks
*Sawyer Filter
*Aquamira water treatment
*Smartwater bottles
I'm a bit of a gear junkie. I can continue with this list, but I don't want to bore everyone. Happy trails!
Here's some gear basics that we have, and of course this depends on the weather.
*HyperLite Mountain Gear 3400 Windrider
*Granite Gear Crown VC 60
*Big Agnes Insulated Air Core 20x72
*Mid Atlantic Mountain Work's Top Quilt 35*
*Mid Atlantic Mountain Work's Top Quilt 0*
*Enlightened Equipment Emigma Top Quilt 40*
*North Face MICA SL2 Tent
*MSR Pocket Rocket
*Evernew Titanium Pot
*Plastic sporks
*Sawyer Filter
*Aquamira water treatment
*Smartwater bottles
I'm a bit of a gear junkie. I can continue with this list, but I don't want to bore everyone. Happy trails!
Influencer II
Enthusiast I
My wife and I are. We aren't truly ultralight, more like sortalight. My pack is a first gen ULA, before they had names. It's supposedly the predecessor to the ULA Ohm. It's crazy light and roomy. We only hammock camp while backpacking, and use Warbonnet hammocks. Our insulation varies by season, but it's all Hammock Gear down insulation. My one big pleasure is I pack a good bit of coffee and I always have a pistol. Those are my 2 luxury items as far as weight goes. My pack, without food and water is 10.7lbs with a southern U.S. winter load.
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I hear you on the coffee. When were out for shorter hikes I carry a grinder, and Snow Peak French Press. Nothing like having a good cup of coffee before hitting the trail.
Haha you guys are fancy with your coffee. I use the starbucks instant packets LOL.
Influencer II
I don't drink coffee on the trail. If I did, I'd be digging latrines every mile all morning.
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Enthusiast I
Coffee doesn't do that to me. I guess I drink so much of it, I'm immune to its side effects.
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2005 GMC Sierra
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2005 Jeep Wrangler
2005 GMC Sierra
2014 Jeep Wrangler
OB#4392
Yeah same. I don't really get the caffeine high either but that might have come from the multiple years playing video games and energy drinks.
Enthusiast I
I think 16 years of getting paid to drink coffee has dulled the effects of even the strongest brew. My oldest daughter bought me some Death Wish Coffee. We brewed it per the instructions at work. It was pretty good. Brewed some at home and my wife said she thought her heart was going to explode. I guess I've ruined myself over the years.
2005 Jeep Wrangler
2005 GMC Sierra
2014 Jeep Wrangler
OB#4392
2005 Jeep Wrangler
2005 GMC Sierra
2014 Jeep Wrangler
OB#4392
Having just gotten back into backpacking and learning a few lessons many years ago I can say the most important thing for me is a comfortable, lightweight pack that fits your specific frame / body very well. For me that pack is the Granite Gear Blaze AC60 (Men's Medium).
There is nothing that can ruin a trip faster than a pack that doesn't fit right or itself is a large portion of your load with no other net benefit to you. I borrow from ultralight packers but have many luxuries that are way above what they would ever carry. In other words, I have no problem packing less of certain things, re-containering items and moving stuff into lightweight ziplock bags, but I'm also not going to leave my Thermarest at home since the terrain up north here is so rocky everywhere for example.
I haven't been backpacking in 10 years until a few days ago and I had so much fun with the new setup that I can't wait to get back out there. The new pack fits like a dream and I have my load down massively using new technology and materials that are lightweight and packable. It truly is a different game now than it used to be.
There is nothing that can ruin a trip faster than a pack that doesn't fit right or itself is a large portion of your load with no other net benefit to you. I borrow from ultralight packers but have many luxuries that are way above what they would ever carry. In other words, I have no problem packing less of certain things, re-containering items and moving stuff into lightweight ziplock bags, but I'm also not going to leave my Thermarest at home since the terrain up north here is so rocky everywhere for example.
I haven't been backpacking in 10 years until a few days ago and I had so much fun with the new setup that I can't wait to get back out there. The new pack fits like a dream and I have my load down massively using new technology and materials that are lightweight and packable. It truly is a different game now than it used to be.
Mr. Crisp,
Just wanted to say hello.. I am an avid Thru Hiker and Back Country Hiker. I was always broke and Backpacking or Walking didn't cost much.. So it worked out for the good.. Lol..
Mr. Crisp
Yes, I started out Backpacking everywhere, matter of fact in your area.. Sonoma County and Napa county. I like Mt. Saint Helena.. My must have... Soft Toilet paper.. Lol.. I do have three ultralights.. Offsprey weekend and overnight packs...my trusty modified been through hell and back, Velcro, dirty and tired Camel Pak and I just bought a Mc Gregor Thru hiking backpack. I normally use Offsprey packs but I was seduced by this new pack, because it came with a 20 watt output solar charger setup And two rechargeable batteries..
Yes, I started out Backpacking everywhere, matter of fact in your area.. Sonoma County and Napa county. I like Mt. Saint Helena.. My must have... Soft Toilet paper.. Lol.. I do have three ultralights.. Offsprey weekend and overnight packs...my trusty modified been through hell and back, Velcro, dirty and tired Camel Pak and I just bought a Mc Gregor Thru hiking backpack. I normally use Offsprey packs but I was seduced by this new pack, because it came with a 20 watt output solar charger setup And two rechargeable batteries..
