| Mark's Super Light Packing List | ||||||
| See http://www.verber.com/mark/outdoors/gear/ for more detailed explanation of selections | ||||||
| This is the last SUL hike I took in 2007. Expected 50F low, planned for 40F, was 33F. Was ok but motivated to get going in morning. This list is no longer used. | ||||||
| Number of Days | 3 | 1 | Cook. In warmer weather I prefer ready to eat food | |||
| Low Night Temp | 40 | 0 | Bugs | |||
| Tot Oz | Lbs | Oz | ||||
| Base Weight | 66 | 4 | 2 | |||
| Food,Water,Fuel | 85 | 5 | 5 | |||
| Total Pack | 150 | 9 | 6 | |||
| Worn | 61 | 3 | 13 | |||
| Skin Out Weight | 211 | 13 | 3 | |||
| Items | # of[1] | Ozs | Total | Description / Explanation | ||
| Pack | 4 | |||||
| GG Whisper | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2000ci ultralight frameless backpack | ||
| Home: Shelter | 13.4 | |||||
| Spinnshelter | 1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | solo shaped tarp + minimalist stakes | ||
| Pole | 1 | 1 | 1 | back pole for spinnshelter | ||
| Gossamer Polycryo Ground Cloth | 1 | 1.3 | 1.3 | Groundcloth when using a tarp and no bivy | ||
| Home: Sleeping Gear | 22.8 | |||||
| Sil-Nylon Stuff Sack | 1 | 1 | 1 | Keep sleeping bag and extra clothing dry during hike, hold items in camp, pillow | ||
| NunatakUSA Ghost Quilt | 1 | 16 | 16 | good to 30F with base layer + warm hat | ||
| BalloonBed | 1 | 3 | 3.4 | Been unreliable… but comfortable when it worked. Hmm. | ||
| GG ThinLight Pad 1/8" | 1 | 2 | 2.4 | Pad used for extra underside insulation. Use if temp is 30-55F | ||
| Small & Essential Items | 13.5 | |||||
| First Aid Kit+Repairs | 1 | 2.5 | 2.5 | Adventure Medical Ultralight .3 + aleve, pro-tick remover, bandaids, firestarter, duct tape, super glue | ||
| Bathroom | 1 | 2.5 | 2.5 | Bandana, toothbrush bug, sun, baking soda in ziplock bag | ||
| Wipes | 3 | 0.4 | 1.2 | One / day + 1 extra | ||
| Wallet & Key | 1 | 2 | 2 | to get back into my car, id for people to know who I am, fire permit, etc | ||
| GG EZC Spectra Line | 1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | You can always find uses for rope: drying line, repairs, hanging bear bags, etc | ||
| Aqua Mira Water Treatment | 1 | 1 | 1 | Doesn't have funny taste like iodine… in containers from backpackinglight.com (11 drops/L) | ||
| Platypus 2L + Hoser | 1 | 4 | 4 | Hands free drinking. Platypus has marks for 1L & 2L levels | ||
| Essentials on Person | 11.3 | |||||
| Map | 1 | 0.9 | 0.9 | |||
| Knife, Whistle | 1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | |||
| Photon Freedom + Holder | 2 | 0.1 | 0.5 | |||
| Hand Cleaner | 1 | 0.4 | 0.4 | |||
| Blistex | 1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | |||
| Watch w/ Bubble Compass | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Pentax S4 Digital Camera | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4mp digital zoom w/ 1gb sd card installed | ||
| Titanium Goat Pole | 1 | 3.7 | 3.7 | Stability while hiking and pole to setup front of tarp tarp. | ||
| Cooking | 4.1 | |||||
| Alcohol Stove & Windscreen | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Snowpeak 600 mug | 1 | 2.8 | 2.8 | |||
| Lexan Spork | 1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | |||
| Clothing Carry | 7.8 | |||||
| Injinji Tetratsok Socks | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | Extra socks | ||
| Sekri Level1 Zip, LS Tee Base | 0 | 6 | 0 | PowerDry+Xstatic Base to sleep in on cool nights if not wearing | ||
| Rainshield O2 "Knickers" | 0 | 2.7 | 0 | Worn out the knees, so cut them off. Typically hike in "shorts" so only need to protect tops | ||
| Thermawrap Vest | 0 | 5 | 0 | Insulate Core. Add if low below 35F. Otherwise stay active or use quilt | ||
| OR Deluxe Bug Head Net | 0 | 2 | 0 | Wear if the bugs are going to be really bad | ||
| Dropstopper Jacket | 1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | Cheap, breathable, fragile rain shirt which can double as windshirt | ||
| PolarBuff Neck Gaitor/Hat | 1 | 1.8 | 1.8 | It's a scarf, it's a hat, it ear muffs, it's versatile http://www.buffusa.com/ | ||
| Clothing Wear | 49.2 | |||||
| Injinji Tetratsok Socks | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | prevent blisters between my toes | ||
| Ex Officio Boxer Briefs | 1 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Helps keep chaffing down | ||
| Cloudveil Spinner Wading Pants | 1 | 12 | 12 | comfortable over a wide range of conditions, comfortable, drys quickly, legs zip off | ||
| RailRider Adventure Shirt | 0 | 5 | 0 | Hot weather shirt made of supplex w/ mesh sides. Protection against sun and bugs | ||
| Sekri Level1 Zip, LS Tee Base | 1 | 6 | 6 | Moderate weather base layer. Made from PowerDry+Xstatic Base | ||
| Innov-8 310 Flyroc Trail Runners | 1 | 24 | 24 | Light weight trail running shoes | ||
| Sunday Afternoon Adventure Hat | 1 | 3 | 3 | Keeps me from burning without overheating. Wear over buff when colder | ||
| Consume | 84.75 | |||||
| Daily Food | 3 | 20 | 50 | Normally don't take first breakfast or last dinner | ||
| Alcohol in Bottle | 2 | 0.5 | 1.75 | |||
| Litters of Water | 1 | 33 | 33 | |||