What's In The Sack?

Sleep System

• Backpack: Mountain Laurel Designs 3500 ci Exodus
• Shelter: Zpacks Hexamid Solo Tarp
  • Ground Cloth: Polycro
• Sleeping Bag: Western Mountaineering UltraLite 20 Degree
• Sleeping Pad: Gossamer Gear Nightlight Sleeping Pad (Torso Length)

Clothes / Insulation

• Insulation: GoLite Selkirk Ultralite Down Jacket
• Rain Gear: Marmot Essence
• Synthetic Base Layer Top (thin)
• Synthetic Base Layer Bottom (thin)
• Shorts
• Long Sleeve Button Down Shirt
• Darn Tough Hiker 1/4 Sock Cushion (2x)
• Fleece Hat
• Baseball Cap
• Bandana
• Sunglasses
• Stuff Sack
• Shoes: Merrell Moab Ventilators

Cook System

• Homemade Cat Food Can Alcohol Stove
• Evernew Ultralite 0.9 L Titanium Pot
• Titanium Spork
• Aluminum Foil Windscreen
• Mini Lighter
• Disposable Water Bottle (for fuel storage)
• Bandana
• Large Stuff Sack (for food storage)

Miscellaneous

• Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork Trekking Poles
• Petzl Tika Headlamp
• Gerber 1 in. Blade Knife
• 1 oz. Bleach (for water purification)
• Hand Sanitizer (travel size)
• Toilet Paper
• Dental Hygeine: Toothbrush (handle removed), Toothpaste (travel size), Dental Floss, Stuff Sack
• Medical Supplies (Ibuprofen , butterfly bandage, needle, extra matches in water tight container, safety pins (2x), Zip-lock bag )
• Sunscreen (1 oz. or similar)
• Head Net
• Trash Compactor Bag (used as waterproof lining within backpack)
• Disposable Plastic Drink Bottles (usually two)
• Maps
• iPhone and Cord

Total Weight*: 7 lbs

Additional Cold/Wet Weather Gear (carried only when necessary)

• Camp Nanotech Ice Axe
• Synthetic Liner Gloves
• Second Pair of Synthetic Baselayer (tops and bottoms)
• Extra Socks
• Homemade Garbage Bag "Rain Skirt"

*Total Weight does not include items worn on a typical hiking day -- one pair of socks, shoes, shorts, button down shirt, baseball cap, sunglasses, and trekking poles.