Theoretical Packs for one week w/o food, water, and clothing worn.
These are guides only - my actual packs vary depending on expected trip conditions.

* indicates shared weight

Ultralight Summer:

11lb each for 2
14lb for 1

  • GoLite Breeze Pack(12.5oz)
  • GoLite Umbrella (9.5oz)
  • FF Rock Wren Bag(27oz)
    or Sleep quilt for 2 (38oz)
  • Sleep pad/sit pad (re-cut) (10oz)
  • *GoLite Nest&Cave (36oz)
  • *4 Tit. Stakes (1.88oz)
  • *4 Plastic Stakes (1.56oz)
  • *Pur Pioneer (8.4oz)
  • *? Extra filter disks (2oz)
  • *Iodine tablets (.4oz)
  • 1L Soda bottle (1.6oz)
  • 2+L Platypus (1.2oz)
  • *MSR Titan Kettle (4.2oz)
  • Lexan Spoon (.3oz)
  • *Insulated cooker (2.6oz)
  • *13 One gallon storage bags (1.5oz)
  • *Small soap vial (.5oz)
  • Ziploc disposable bowl w/cover (1oz)
  • *8 Esbit fuel tabs (4oz)
    � *Windscreen/reflector (1oz)
  • 2 Photon Microlights (.5oz)
  • Mesh bug jacket w/ hood (7.1oz)
  • Mesh bug pants (3.1oz)
  • Mesh bug socks (.8oz)
  • *DEET stick (1.5oz)
  • Compass (.8oz)
  • Map (1oz)
  • Toothbrush/powder (.75oz)
  • TP (1.5oz)
  • Aloe Gator SPF 40 (1.2oz)
  • SPF 30 Lip Balm (.5oz)
  • � S PacTowl (1.7oz)
  • Flat whistle (.2oz)
  • Mylar Emergency Bag (2oz)
  • 20 Matches in case (.5oz)
  • Lighter (.6oz)
  • Victorinox classic (.85oz)
  • 3 Fire starters (white) (.25oz)
  • *Repair kit (3.6oz)
  • *First Aid kit (4.7oz)
  • Journal Paper & light pen (2oz)
  • *2 REI cameras w/flash (7.2oz)
  • SD Peak Bagger Jacket (16oz)
  • Sahara pant legs (4.1oz)
  • Ltwt MTS top (5.8oz)
  • Ltwt MTS bottom (5.5oz)
  • Stretch mesh briefs (1.8oz)
  • Smartwool Light Hikers (2.8oz)
  • REI MTS balaclava (1.6oz)
  • Silicone Pack liner (2.5oz)
  • Silicone Stuff Sack (2oz)
  • Mesh Food bag (lined w/plastic)(2oz)
  • Other ditty bags (1.5oz)
  • Optional Summer Items:
    • Vest
    • *Bear bag rope/pouch/pulley (4oz?)
    • W/B f/z pants
    • PUR Hiker H2O Filter
    Items worn:
    • Stretch mesh briefs (1.8oz)
    • Smartwool Light Hikers (2.8oz)
    • Adidas Trail Response Shoes (29.8oz)
  • OR Rocky Low Gaitors (4oz)
  • REI Sahara pants w/o legs (7.7oz)
  • Body Sensor Mesh T (4.2oz)
  • Sunglasses
  • Cap
  • Lightweight Spring/Fall:

    ??lb ??oz each for 2
    ??lb ??oz for 1

    • Kelty Flight 60 (61.8oz)
    • Garbage Bag Pack liner x2 (1.6oz)
    • Jansport fanny Pack (3.1oz)
    • FF Rock Wren II (32oz)
    • DS Silk Mummy Liner (4.8oz)
    • Sleep/sit pad (cut down)(10oz)
    • *Go Lite Nest&Cave (37.9oz)
    • *10 Stakes (mix) (4.22oz)
    • *PUR Pioneer (8.4oz)
      � *? PUR replacement disks (2oz)
    • *Iodine Tablets (.4oz)
    • Wide Mouth Soda Bottle (1.6oz)
    • CD Platypus 2+L (1.2oz)
      � hose/cover/clips (6.7oz)
    • *MSR Titan Kettle (4.2oz)
    • *Insulated cooker (2.6oz)
    • *13 One gallon storage bags (1.5oz)
    • *Small soap vial (.5oz)
    • Ziplock bowl w/ lid (1oz)
    • Lexan Spoon (.3oz)
    • *Bear bag w/pulley (4oz)
  • *Primus Lite Stove (8.3oz)
  • *Primus Fuel 215g (11.7oz)
  • Photon MicroLight (.25oz)
  • *Eterna Light w/batteries (3.25oz)
  • *DEET stick (1.5oz)
  • *Garmin Emap (5.2oz)
    � *Batteries & case (3.4oz)
  • Compass (.8oz)
  • Toothbrush/paste (.7oz)
  • TP (1oz)
  • *Tick Comb (.05oz)
  • 1oz Sunscreen (1.2oz)
  • Lip Balm (.4oz)
  • Bandana (1.2oz)
  • Flat whistle (.2oz)
  • matches/case (.5oz)
  • Torch Lighter (1.2oz)
  • 3 Fire starters (.25oz)
  • *S.A. Huntsman (3.5oz)
  • Signal mirror (.3oz)
  • piece of Al foil (.1oz)
  • *Repair Kit (3.6oz)
  • *First Aid Kit (4.7oz)
  • Journal Paper/Light pen (2oz)
  • *2 disposable cameras (7.2oz)
  • W/B Shell Jacket (24oz)
  • W/B F/Z Shell pants (17.9oz)
  • REI stretch briefs (1.8oz)
  • Smartwool Light Hikers (2.8oz)
  • Ultimax Liners (1.3oz)
  • Fleece vest (12oz)
  • Patagonia Exp bttms (7.1oz)
  • Teva Mush Thong/straps (10.4oz)
  • Fleece socks (1.8oz)
  • OR basic mitts (4.6oz)
  • REI MTS liner gloves (1oz?)
  • OR Hat for all seasons (3.3oz)
  • OR WS Gorilla balaclava (3.6oz?)
  • Body Sensor T-shirt (4.2oz)
  • Storage bags (6oz)
  • Optional Spring/Fall Items:
    • Weatherproof radio
    Items worn:
    • REI stretch briefs (1.8oz)
    • Wigwam Ultimax Liners (1.3oz)
    • Smrtwl Lt. Hiking Socks (2.8oz)
    • Vasque Clarion GTX (59.6oz)
  • REI MTS Ltwt Bttms (5.5oz)
  • REI MTS Ltwt Top (5.8oz)
  • Patagonia Exp Wt Top (10.5oz)
  • REI Sahara Zip-off Pants (11.8oz)
  • REI MTS balaclava (1.6oz)
  • Nylon Baseball cap
  • Sunglasses
  • Winter

    ??oz each for 2
    ??oz for 1
    • Kelty Cloud 60 (48oz)
    • Jansport Fanny Pack (3.1oz)
    • FF Rock Wren II (32oz)
    • FF Great Auk (32oz)
    • DS Silk Mummy Liner (4.8oz)
    • 2 sleep/sit pads (20oz)
    • *SD Orion (94.5oz)
      � *8 Titanium Stakes (3.76oz)
    • Mylar sheet and guy lines
    • *PUR Pioneer (8.4oz)
      � ? extra filter disks (2oz)
    • *Iodine tablets (.4oz)
    • 1L soda bottle (1.6oz)
    • CD platypus 2+L (1.2oz)
      � w/funnel for hot water (?)
    • *MSR Titan Kettle (4.2oz)
    • *Insulated cooker (2.6oz)
    • *MSR blacklite 2L (6.4oz)
      � Lid/handle (5oz)
  • Lexan spoon (.3oz)
  • *13 one-gallon bags (1.5oz)
  • *Small soap vial (.5oz)
  • Ziploc bowl w/lid (1oz)
  • *Bear bag/pulley (4oz)
  • *Primus Lite Stove (8.3oz)
    � *Fuel 450g (21oz)
  • Photon Microlight (.25oz)
  • Eterna Light w/bat (3.25oz)
  • *Garmin Emap (5.2oz)
    � *case/Lithium batteries (3.4oz?)
  • Toothbrush/paste (.7oz)
  • TP (1oz)
  • Dermatone Tin (1oz)
  • Lip Balm (.4oz)
  • Anti-Fog cloth (.2oz)
  • 1oz hand lotion (1.4oz)
  • Cotton bandana (1.2oz)
  • Whistle (.2oz)
  • Mylar bag (2oz)
  • matches/case (.5oz)
  • 12 Fire starters (1oz)
  • *Wire saw/bag (2.1oz)
  • S.A. Hunter knife (3.5oz)
  • mirror (.3oz)
  • Al foil (.1oz)
  • *Repair Kit (3.6oz)
  • *First Aid kit (4.7oz)
  • Journal, pen (4.1)
  • *2 disposable cameras (7.2oz)
  • REI str. boxer/briefs (3.2oz)
  • 2 coolmax liners (3.4oz)
  • Smrtwl Mountain socks (4.3oz)
  • OR Basic Mitt shells (4.2oz)
  • Fleece socks (1.8oz)
  • OR WS Gorilla balaclava (3.8oz)
  • Storage bags (10oz)
  • Optional Winter Items:
    • Grivel Air Tech Ice Axe (16.4oz)
    • Sled
    • Snowclaw shovel (6.7oz)
    • Voile Snow shovel (29.7oz)
    • TNF Nuptse Down jacket (26.8oz)
  • REI Windhbtr F/Z pants (20.8oz)
  • Windproof head sock (6.1oz)
  • Vapor Barrier Liner Bag (8.8oz)
  • Vapor Barrier Liner Socks
  • Mtn. Hardware Bag Expander
  • Down mitt liners (6oz?)
  • Trekking Poles (20.3oz)
  • Snowshoes
  • Items worn:
    • REI str. boxer/briefs (3.2oz)
    • Ltwt MTS top (5.8oz)
    • Ltwt MTS bttm (5.5oz)
    • Patagonia Exp bttms (7.1oz)
    • Patagonia Exp top (10.5oz)
  • Coolmax liners (1.7oz)
  • Smrtwl Mountain socks (4.3oz)
  • Vasque Clarion GTX (59.6oz)
  • Vest (?)
  • W/B F/Z Marmot Mtn Pants (17.9oz)
  • W/B TNF Mtn Lt Shell (27.6oz)
  • REI MTS liner gloves
  • REI fleece gloves w/grips (2.2oz)
  • REI MTS balaclava (1.6oz)
  • OR Hat for all seasons (3.3oz)
  • OR Rocky Mtn Low Gaitors (4oz)
  • Sunglasses (?)
  • Aconcagua Summit Trek

    ??oz each for 2
    ??oz for 1
    • Food (12lb)
    • Water (6lb)
    • Kelty Flight 60 (3lb 5oz)
    • *BD Megamid (3lb 8oz)
    • *BD Megamid Floor (1lb 8oz)

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