Chip
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I don't know if anyone else is interested, but I am. This site is very helpful in a number of ways, one is helping narrow the gear search. My gear list changes based on the type of hike, obviously. I also like to upgrade once in a while. I wouldn't ask for an accounting of every band-aid, but would be interested in major categories: name, make, weight, rating, positives and negatives, if you'd care to share.
Here's my Spring/Summer:
Pack: Kelty Shadow, 4500 ci, 3lb 10oz, light and roomy
Pad: Exped Foam Air Mat 9, 2 lb 3 oz, inflatable core and foam wrap over 3" thick
Bag: Big Agnes Cross Mountain +40, 2 lb 3oz, incorporated pad sleeve
Tent: Big Agnes Seedhouse, 4lb 4oz, roomy 2 man
Filter: MSR Mini Works EX, 1lb, easy to carry, pump and clean
Stove: Primus Himalaya Vari-Fuel, 14 oz, hot and loud
Headlamp: Petzl Tikka Plus, 3.8 oz with spare batteries, light, bright, multi function
Food: MRE's, Raman, oatmeal, rice, tuna, spam, sardines, oatmeal bars
Bear Canister: Bear Vault multi day, 2 1/2 lbs, roomy and doubles as seat
Water: liter Nalgene's
I'll edit to mention my full pack with food comes in around 25lbs. This is about 20lbs less than it used to be, but I like all my creature comforts, including a couple of dry martini's, free-standing tent and full, comfy sleep pad.
Here's my Spring/Summer:
Pack: Kelty Shadow, 4500 ci, 3lb 10oz, light and roomy
Pad: Exped Foam Air Mat 9, 2 lb 3 oz, inflatable core and foam wrap over 3" thick
Bag: Big Agnes Cross Mountain +40, 2 lb 3oz, incorporated pad sleeve
Tent: Big Agnes Seedhouse, 4lb 4oz, roomy 2 man
Filter: MSR Mini Works EX, 1lb, easy to carry, pump and clean
Stove: Primus Himalaya Vari-Fuel, 14 oz, hot and loud
Headlamp: Petzl Tikka Plus, 3.8 oz with spare batteries, light, bright, multi function
Food: MRE's, Raman, oatmeal, rice, tuna, spam, sardines, oatmeal bars
Bear Canister: Bear Vault multi day, 2 1/2 lbs, roomy and doubles as seat
Water: liter Nalgene's
I'll edit to mention my full pack with food comes in around 25lbs. This is about 20lbs less than it used to be, but I like all my creature comforts, including a couple of dry martini's, free-standing tent and full, comfy sleep pad.
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