Good luck to Chad & Ryan as they head up to the BWCAW for the 5th annual T42 winter BWCAW expedition!
Feb 16, 2011
Feb 11, 2011
Wyoming
Jimstrom and I are in the very early stages of planning a backpacking trip in Wyoming over 4th of July. Nothing for sure yet, but my initial thought is to fly into Denver on 7/1 and then back into Minneapolis on 7/10. Jim's already got a thought on where to go.
If anyone is interested in joining us, let us know!
If anyone is interested in joining us, let us know!
Feb 5, 2011
Super Ultralight Backpacking
Here's a summary of the stories from 2008 highlighting my transformation from traditional (ie, HEAVY) backpacking to ultralight.
1st attempt
Sleep System
Shelter
Updated Sleep System
Celebration
Improvements in 2009
What's In My Pack
What's Not In My Pack
Essentials Bag
From 2010
Evolution of a Cook Set
If you were going to check out just one of those posts, I'd recommend the 1st one, as my starting point was really where most novice backpackers find themselves. Each post after that documents my attempt to get my base weight* down to 12 pounds. The Cook Set one is really good too.
*Base weight refers to the weight of items carried minus consumables such as food, water and fuel, since those items vary based on conditions and duration of the trip. The base weight stays the same regardless of how many days you are out. For example I bring the same number of extra t-shirts for a two day trip as I would for a two week trip (zero).
Base weight varies by season, this example is for a summer backpacking trip and items listed are exactly what I am going to have on me for both my four day backpacking trip at Haleakala National Park (HI) and my four day backpacking trip at Volcano National Park (HI). The high low temperature at Haleakala is 42/59 Fahrenheit and 50/67 Fahrenheit at Volcano National Park.
My goal is now 7.0 pounds.
SLEEP SYSTEM 31.41 oz (1.96 lbs)
SHELTER 26.50 oz (1.66 lbs)
BACKPACK 24.10 oz (1.51 lbs)
THE REST 16.1 oz (1.01 lbs)
TOTAL PACK WEIGHT 128.32 (8.02 lbs)
Looks like I have about a pound to trim, but I can live with 128.32 ounces.
BEING CARRIED 20.70 oz (1.29 lbs)
ITEMS BEING CARRIED ON ME 12.80 oz (.80 lbs)
TOTAL WEIGHT NOT IN MY BACKPACK 98.60 oz (6.16 lbs)
EVERYTHING 226.92 oz (14.18 lbs)
1st attempt
Sleep System
Shelter
Updated Sleep System
Celebration
Improvements in 2009
What's In My Pack
What's Not In My Pack
Essentials Bag
From 2010
Evolution of a Cook Set
If you were going to check out just one of those posts, I'd recommend the 1st one, as my starting point was really where most novice backpackers find themselves. Each post after that documents my attempt to get my base weight* down to 12 pounds. The Cook Set one is really good too.
*Base weight refers to the weight of items carried minus consumables such as food, water and fuel, since those items vary based on conditions and duration of the trip. The base weight stays the same regardless of how many days you are out. For example I bring the same number of extra t-shirts for a two day trip as I would for a two week trip (zero).
Base weight varies by season, this example is for a summer backpacking trip and items listed are exactly what I am going to have on me for both my four day backpacking trip at Haleakala National Park (HI) and my four day backpacking trip at Volcano National Park (HI). The high low temperature at Haleakala is 42/59 Fahrenheit and 50/67 Fahrenheit at Volcano National Park.
My goal is now 7.0 pounds.
SLEEP SYSTEM 31.41 oz (1.96 lbs)
- Western Mountaineering SummerLite Sleeping Bag 19.31 oz
- Thermarest Z-Lite 10.00 oz
- Outdoor Research Waterproof Sack for sleeping bag 2.10 oz
SHELTER 26.50 oz (1.66 lbs)
- Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 Tent & Rain fly (SB will be carrying poles and stakes at 12.9 oz) 26.50 oz
BACKPACK 24.10 oz (1.51 lbs)
- Ultralight Adventure Equipment Ohm Backpack 24.10 oz
SPARE CLOTHING 18.31 oz (1.14 lbs)
- DriDucks Rain Gear (shirt & pants) 9.70 oz
- Patagonia Down Shirt 5.61 oz
- ExFficio Boxer Briefs 2.80 oz
- Sea to Summit Small Stuff Sack 0.80 oz
- WrightSock (2 pairs) 0.20 oz
HYDRATION 6.30 oz (.39 lbs)
- 3 liter Platypus Reservoir 3.50 oz
- Aquamira Water Treatment Drops 2.00 oz
- 1/2 liter Platypus Water Bottle 0.80 oz
COOK SYSTEM 5.60 oz (.35 lbs)
- Heine Pot 1.90 oz
- Lighter 0.80 oz
- Wind Guard (tin foil) 0.70 oz
- Pot Lid/Measuring Cup 0.60 oz
- Travel Size Listerine Bottle (for fuel) 0.60 oz
- REI folding titanium spork 0.50 oz
- Homemade alcohol stove 0.40 oz
- Clip (to help with cooking) 0.10 oz
THE REST 16.1 oz (1.01 lbs)
- Sea To Summit iPood Trowl 3.50 oz
- Sunscreen 2.50 oz
- First Aid Kit 2.30 oz
- Black Diamond Ion Headlamp 1.00 oz
- Sea to Summit Small Stuff Sack 0.80 oz
- Spare Camera Battery 0.80 oz
- Hand Sanitizer Bottle 0.70 oz
- N-rit towel 0.70 oz
- Whistle 0.50 oz
- Sea to Summit Pocket Body Wash 0.50 oz
- Ziplock Bags (3) 0.40 oz
- Aveda Lipsaver 0.40 oz
- Small Compass 0.20 oz
- Toothbrush 0.50 oz
- Matches 0.30 oz
- Spare Ion Battery 0.30 oz
- Floss & Sewing Needle 0.20 oz
- Weather proof matches 0.20 oz
- Backup Water Tablets (6) 0.10 oz
- Emergency Fire Starters 0.10 oz
- 50' Aircore Cord 0.10 oz
TOTAL PACK WEIGHT 128.32 (8.02 lbs)
Looks like I have about a pound to trim, but I can live with 128.32 ounces.
Just for fun, let's take a look at the items that I'll have that aren't in my pack.
HIKING CLOTHES 65.10 oz (4.07 lbs)
- Merrell Hiking Shoes 37.00 oz
- REI Zipoff Pants 13.3 oz
- Outdoor Research Gore-tex Hat 3.30 oz
- REI Wicking T-Shirt 6.7 oz
- Exfficio Boxer Briefs 2.80 oz
- Bandanna 1.00 oz
- Sunglasses 0.80 oz
- WrightSock 0.20 oz
BEING CARRIED 20.70 oz (1.29 lbs)
- Black Diamond Trekking Poles (with tape wrapped around them) 19.10 oz
- Tripod (incorporated with poles) 1.60 oz
ITEMS BEING CARRIED ON ME 12.80 oz (.80 lbs)
- Canon PowerShot SX210 IS 7.60 oz
- Leatherman Squirt Ps4 2.30 oz
- Osprey Camera Bag 1.60
- Stopwatch 1.30 oz
TOTAL WEIGHT NOT IN MY BACKPACK 98.60 oz (6.16 lbs)
EVERYTHING 226.92 oz (14.18 lbs)
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