I love to get out in nature be it blue skies or imminent rain. The farther I can get away from roads, computers, and people the better. I love hot water and electricity and roof over my head, but find the best way to get a perspective on the things I take for granted is to do without them. I find few things as satisfying as setting up camp with the gear that is essential to making any outdoor excursion safe, semi comfortable and fun. Below is my list of current gear along with base weight.
BASEWEIGHT before Food/Water/Fuel/Clothing
14lbs 8.7oz
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REI, Cruise UL 60 Backpack: 3lbs 2oz
Sierra Designs, Clip Flashlight Tent: 3lbs 14oz
Thermarest Trail Medium: 1.3 lbs
Therm-a-Rest Trekker Chair: 10.5oz
Mountain Hardware, Lamina 35+ Sleeping Bag: 2lbs. 7 oz.
Black Diamond, LED Headlamp: 3oz
GSI, Soloist Cookset: 10.7oz
MSR, Superfly Stove: 5.1 oz
Snow Peak, Titanium Single Wall 300: 10.6oz
MSR, MugMate Coffee/Tea Filter: 1oz
Guyot, Designs MicroBites Utensils: .77oz
Gerber, EVO Junior Serrated Locking Knife: 1.8oz
Gerber, Clutch Mini Multi Tool: 3oz
Medical Kit: 3.5oz
MSR, HyperFlow Microfilter: 7.8oz
REI, Duck's Back Rain Cover: 6oz
