This post came about because of reading a SUL post where people where baffled about getting down to such a low weight let alone #10. I want people to think about how easy it is to get down to a #10 lb base weight. So many of us already have extremely light shelters.
One caveat. Don't go buying a new pack till you have the rest of your kit figured out. I suggested a cheap REI option because it's readily available and can be gotten for 20% off on top of it being on sale and weighs around 2 lbs. This pack is comfortable and is a great intro UL pack if the volume works for you, but I think a ton of weight is wasted in the wrong places with a lid and over built frame. I personally love the ULA ohm 2.0 which has a sturdier hip belt, better hip belt pockets, better external pockets and adjustable torso length. and comes in 9 ounces lighter when I removed the options that I didn't need. It's also cheaper than most entry level, osprey, greggory, deutter, arcteryx packs.
ok so here's a pretty simple gear list that I think most of us can pull together with minimal investment and there isn't a single piece of cuben involved. I give the outline credit to Darian Davis on BPL.
There is room for a little improvisation, but if you don't have a quilt instead of grabbing the trusty 5 lb synthetic 0* rated synthetic why not try a $50 summer sleeping bag rated to 50* that weighs only 16oz.
Pack
UL pack 45 Liters REI flash 36 oz for a size large can be had on sale for $80 retails for $129.00
Garbage bag pack liner 2 oz $4 at home depot. Don't get the scented garbage from the grocery store
12”x15” Odor proof food bag 2 oz
Sub Total 40 ounces
SLEEPING & SHELTER
Tarp mamajamba or equivalent 13.5 oz
hammock WBB 18.5 oz seems to be popular here adjust your weight for your suspension etc
top Quilt 20 oz
wally world sleeping pad or an UQ 16 oz
(6) Titanium stakes/guy lines 2 oz
Sub Total 52 ounces
CLOTHING (packed)
Insulating top 14 oz
Wind Shirt 3 oz
Rain jacket dri-ducks 6 oz $20 shipped and comes with rain pants that will probably shred (make a rain kilt if you like)
Insulating Hat 2
Liner Gloves 2 oz
Sub Total 27 ounces
COOKING & HYDRATION
Alcohol stove, screen, & bottle 3 oz easy to DIY for less than $3 or you might already have a favorite that you own.
24oz pot w/ foil lid 4 oz could be an imusa pot or a fancy titanium if you already have one.
Long handled spork 1 oz can be a cheapo $2 rei, a free fast food spork (even lighter) or what ever you like
Mini lighter & matches 1 oz
(2) 1 liter sports drink bottles 2oz Gatorade bottles have the wide mouth if you like the steripen
Sawer Filter 3.25 oz it's only $45 lightweight and doesn't have batteries. You could go lighter with aqua mira or get a steri pen if you like those.
Sub Total 14.25 ounces
ESSENTIALS
Map 2oz
Small 1st Aid Kit 2oz 1st Aid should be minimal with blister pads, a couple of sterile pads, a single roll of roller gauze and some pain reliever tablets. don't forget your prescription meds obviously.
Headlamp 3oz You don't need a microlight to be UL
Hand gel, soap, & toothbrush 2 oz
Deet & sunscreen 1 oz
Mora knife 3.25 oz You can keep this out of your pack weight if you carry this clipped to your person like I do.
50’ cord (bear bag line) 3 oz
Sub Total 14.25 ounces
TOTAL BASE WEIGHT 147.5 ozs. (9.21lbs)
Stuff that you should be wearing and doesn't effect your base pack weight
Synthetic t-shirt 5
Trail running pants 7
Trail runner shoes 24
Lightweight running sock 2
Hat (baseball or bucket style) 3
Watch w/compass & altimeter 2
Trekking Poles 16
Total 61 ounces
-Loki
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Originally Posted by swankfly
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