So in the hiking world your base weight comes down to your big 3. Being your pack itself then your shelter and finally your sleeping system. The General rule is that if you can get your big 3 under 9 lbs you are golden .
My big 3
Pack: frameless Go Lite jam 70 - 1lb 14 ounces
Sleeping system: Rei flash 29° down/primaloft - 1lb 10 ounces
Therma rest sleeping pad so lite R value 2.8 (this pad also doubles as a frame for my pack ) 14 ounces
I have a pillow but it is a stuff sack that is reversible with a fleece liner so,I'm not including that as part of my sleeping system. I will more than likely add a sleeping bag liner to my system for the winter season in the beginning.
Therma rest sleeping pad so lite R value 2.8 (this pad also doubles as a frame for my pack ) 14 ounces
I have a pillow but it is a stuff sack that is reversible with a fleece liner so,I'm not including that as part of my sleeping system. I will more than likely add a sleeping bag liner to my system for the winter season in the beginning.
Tent : six moon designs, trekker
It has no poles included, you use your trekking poles as the tent frame so it really cuts down the weight.
24 ounces
It has no poles included, you use your trekking poles as the tent frame so it really cuts down the weight.
24 ounces
So my big three comes out to 5.8 lbs so let's round up call that 6 lbs! Not bad!
(Side note I never purchased any of these items at retail price , I always waited for them to go on sale.)
We will go into more detail on gear later on when things get closer.
Currently sitting at 74 days out till Springer mountain.
My marathon is on January 3rd so I'm just trying to focus on one thing at a time.
(Side note I never purchased any of these items at retail price , I always waited for them to go on sale.)
We will go into more detail on gear later on when things get closer.
Currently sitting at 74 days out till Springer mountain.
My marathon is on January 3rd so I'm just trying to focus on one thing at a time.
