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Return To Backpacks Article Archive   Search the Article Archives Ultralight Backpacking List - 3 Days Under 10 Pounds By Steve Gillman Heres an ultralight backpacking list, an example of what I typically take on a weekend hike. Were all different in our needs and skills, though, so please dont take it as a recomendation. My list, with weights (not including what I wear to start): *GoLite Breeze Backpack: 12 ounces *Western Mountaineering Bag: 17 ounces *Nylon Tarp: 17 ounces *Frogg Toggs Rain Jacket: 7 ounces *Groundsheet: 2 ounces *Sleeping Pad: 4 ounces *Bathroom Supplies: 3 ounces *First Aid Kit: 3 ounces *Knife, Lighter, Etc: 3 ounces *Hat: 1 ounce *Gloves: 1 ounce *Poly Vest: 4 ounces *Socks, 2 pair: 2 ounces *T-shirt, long sleeve: 6 ounces *Camera: 5 ounces *Light: 1 ounce *Water: 16 ounces *Raw Sunflower Seeds: 16 ounces *Fudge-dipped granola bars (8): 16 ounces *Tortilla Chips: 16 ounces TOTAL WEIGHT : 9 pounds, 8 ounces This is a summer backpacking list, but its worth noting that my 17-ounce sleeping bag has kept me warm below freezing. The food adds up more than 6,700 calories, plus I tend to eat a lot of wild berries. I keep iodine pills for purifying water in my first aid kit, and stop often to refill the plastic water bottle. This isnt an exercise in deprivation. I have done that too, going out with just a plastic bag to sleep in and a few granola bars. This list is what I need for comfort, warmth and safety. It is actually very enjoyable to easily walk twenty miles through the mountains, with less than ten pounds on my back. With the right skills, equipment and preparation, ultralight backpacking is never about suffering. About the Author: Steve Gillman is a long-time backpacker, and advocate of lightweight backpacking. His advice and stories can be found at http://www.TheUltralightBackpackingSite.com keywords: Backpack | Backpacks Backpack Laptop

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