• Home
  • Trekking
  • Kayaking
  • Travel Gear
  • About
  • Contact
  • More
    • Home
    • Trekking
    • Kayaking
    • Travel Gear
    • About
    • Contact
  • Home
  • Trekking
  • Kayaking
  • Travel Gear
  • About
  • Contact

Other Backpacking Gear

This is a work in progress but it's most of what we use.

Clothes

Stuffed in a 10L Dry Bag - Total Weight 4.43 lb.   Mens clothes are bigger: 15L Dry Bag - Total weight xx oz. Dry bags we use.

  • (1) Women's Long Sleeve Hooded T - This is a must-have.  It's lightweight, has pockets and a hood. Never underestimate the hood. bonus: has thumb holes.
  • Men's option: Men's PrAna Hooded T
  • (1) Women's Longsleeve BaseLayer - Warm, fits nicely under the hooded T if you are layering.
  • Mens option: Men's Baselayer Longsleeve
  • (3) pairs Socks: (2) Darn Tough Socks, (1) Ankle socks - I like to switch it up.  Wash 1, wear one, sleep in 1, repeat.
  • (3) Underwear - Anything you like.  Thongs are lightweight but aren't always great for hiking.  I'll bring 3 for a 10 day hike and wash them at the campsites.  Pictured is 2 GapBody grannies and 1 thong.
  • (1) PrAna Tank - Only because it's lightweight.
  • (2) T-Shirts - standard issue.  These are both lightweight athletic shirts I got from races over the years.  Cotton is bulky so look for something thinner that breathes.
  • (1) Bathing suit - standard issue.  Optional.  We like to jump in lakes to cool off but they are frigid so if you're not going to do it, cut this weight.  I'm sure a skankier suit would weight less but I'm not that committed.
  • (1) Shorts - for hot days hiking or for sleeping.
  • (1) Bra - not shown. Whatever is comfortable or just don't wear one.
  • (1) Fleece
  • (1) hat
  • (1) Spandex or Thermal pants

Jackets

Jackets - stuffed in a 1L Dry Sack - 1.6lb - Get's it's own bag for easy access while hiking.

 

  • (1) Rain Jacket: Outdoor Research Helium Li Jacket - not shown here.  Shown and weighed here is a standard REI rain jacket.  Full disclosure: this link is the jacket I want - it would bring total jacket bag weight down to 1.2lb.
  • (1) Down Jacket: Columbia 800 Down Jacket. Any lightweight down jacket with a hood will do.  Down is less bulky.  This one weighs in under a pound and is warm and durable. 

Other Gear

 Miscellaneous Gear:

  • Cooler - for shorter backpacking trips or kayaking
  • Sleeping Bag Dry Bag
  • Big and Small Dry Bags
  • Rope - to hang your food
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, towel
  • Cooking gear, - we like these Sea to Summit ones because they're collapsible and lightweight. They're harder to clean than normal cups/bowls because of the accordions.  I'm sure better options exist.
  • Camp burner - Jon loves the Soto Windmaster because it's quiet
  • Fuel, camp soap, utensils, spatula, Camp shovel, Wet Wipes, Head Lamp - Just go to your favorite gear shop, not sure brand matters much here
  • Kayak Gloves

Backpacking Food Ideas

Breakfast:


  • (3) oatmeal packets,
  • (2) freeze-dried breakfasts – I like MountainHouse Biscuits and Gravy and Breakfast Hash
  • (5) instant coffee


Lunch:


  • (1) loaf of bread or flatbreads,
  • (2-3) ziplocks with ham/cheese rations for ham/cheese sandwiches,
  • (2-3) mustard packets for the sandwiches,
  • (2-3) tuna packets - I like StarKist Tuna Sensations.  They have a ton of flavors to keep things interesting.  Substitute Peanut butter and jelly if you don’t like tuna.


 Dinner for two each night, multiply if you want to do communal meals:


  • Fajitas: (1) frozen fajita veggie, (1) frozen grilled chicken strips, (1) pack of tortillas, (1) packet fajita seasoning, (1) ziplock of some cheese
  • Thanksgiving Dinner: (1) pack of stuffing, (1) pack of instant mashed potatoes, (1) pack of brats
  • Nights 3, 4, 5 bring dehydrated meals for each night - Choose your Favorite.  Mountain House Lasagna and Chili Mac with Beef are my favorites.


Snacks: Bring a ton of snacks.  Here are some things I like to bring along:


  • Shot blocks
  • RX bars
  • Trail mix
  • Dehydrated bananas
  • Snickers
  • Jerky
  • Smoked Salmon and crackers 


Copyright © 2023 Adventure Dinks - All Rights Reserved.

Powered by GoDaddy