Highwater Trek Co Podcast
Katy's Not-So-Ultralight Basic Gear List: Varies a bit depending on trip, but these are the items that live in my trusty tote and almost always go with me…
*Trekking poles somehow snuck off the list, but they’re essential since my tent uses them*
Total Weight- 23 lbs, 2.5 oz
Not listed: Trowel
| Clothing | (2 lbs, 13.5 oz) |
|
Baselayer Leggings |
4.3 oz |
| Compression Socks | 2.9 oz |
| Fleece Jacket | 10.7 oz |
| Fuzzy Sleep Socks | 1.9 oz |
| Merino Hat | 1.2 oz |
| Poncho | 7.7 oz |
| Sandals | 11.4 oz |
| Sleep Shirt | 6.1 oz |
| Cooking | (2 lbs, 13.6 oz) |
| Aeropress | 11.7 oz |
| Camp Suds + Scrubby | 2.3 oz |
| Cooking Bag | 1 oz |
|
Fuel (Full) |
12.7 oz |
| Gelato Container | 1.9 oz |
| Pot w/Lid | 10.7 oz |
| Stove + Lighter | 4.2 oz |
| Spoon + Tiny Spork | 1.1 oz |
| Electronics | (15.2 oz) |
| Anker Battery Bank +Charging Cords | 7.1 oz |
| Phone | 8.1 oz |
| First Aid | (7.5 oz) |
| Personalized Kit in Ditty Bag* (Listed below) | 7.5 oz |
| Hydration | 2 lbs, 0.6 oz) |
| 32 oz Nalgene | 4.2 oz |
| MSR 6-liter Dromedary w/Hydration Tube | 10.6 |
| MSR Miniworks EX Water Filter | 1 lb, 1.8 oz |
| Hygiene | (12.9 oz) |
| Pee Cloth | 0.5 oz |
| Hand Sanitizer | 3 oz |
| TP/Trash Ziplock | 1.2 oz |
| Toothbrush/paste, EO's, Wipes | 3.2 oz |
| Hip Belt items: Sunscreen, lip balm, hand sanitizer | 5 oz |
| Miscellaneous | 6.2 oz |
| Microfiber towel--large | 6.2 oz |
| Navigation | 1.7 oz |
| Compass | 1.7 oz |
| Pack: Deuter Futura Vario 45L + 10L | 4 lbs, 7 oz |
| Shelter: RCP Trekker 2 Tent | 3 lbs, 5 oz |
| Sleep System | (4 lbs, 0.5 oz) |
| Inflatable Pillow | 2.4 oz |
| Kelty Sleeping Bag | 2 lbs, 10.4 oz |
| Klymit Static V Inflatable Pad | 1 lb, 3.7 oz |
| Survival | (3.6 oz) |
| Emergency Blanket | 2.3 oz |
| Pepper Spray | 1.2 oz |
| Tools | (11.5 oz) |
| Cordage | 2.4 oz |
| Duct Tape | 0.6 oz |
| Nebo Pal + Flashlight/Knife/Battery Bank | 7 oz |
| Zippo Emergency Fire Starter | 1.5 oz |
*First Aid Includes:
- Benadryl
- Aleve/Aspirin
- Immodium, Pepto Bismol tablets
- Bandaids
- Alcohol swabs
- Triple Antibiotic Ointment
- Gauze pads
- Medical tape
- Moleskin
- New-skin
- Tiger Balm patches (AHmazing)
- Benadryl cream
- A few q-tips
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