The fun stuff.
A list of items I use that fall into the category of gear and kitchen. A never ending journey to balance minimal weight vs trail comfort.
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Durston Gear - X-Mid 1P Tent
Weight: 880g - This tent is pitched using your trekking poles. The design of this tent in terms of layout, is one of the most outstanding things about this tent. There is also a 2 man version. The X-Mid 2P.
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Thermarest - Z-lite Sol Sleeping Mat
Weight: 410g - A closed cell foam mattress that folds up like an accordion. I prefer this style over a blow up mattress but each to their own!
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Sea to Summit - Talus WTSII Wmn's Sleeping Bag
Weight: 1.1kg - Comfort Rating -10° Celsius So toasty! They do not stock this sleeping bag anymore however the most similar is the Sea to Summit Spark SpIV weighing 880g for a comfort rating of -8°C
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Sea to Summit - Aeros Ultralight Pillow
Weight: 60g - Have you ever hiked with a lightweight pillow? Do it. I dare you. Might help you have a better nights sleep on the trail.
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Kathmandu - Silk Sleeping Bag Liner
Weight: 100g - Sleeping bag liners are great for adding a little extra warmth to your sleeping bag, as well as keeping it clean. You only to have to pull out your liner and wash it as opposed to your sleeping bag!
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear - 3400 Southwest Hiking Pack
Weight: 990g - Dabbling into the world of ultralight hiking with this ultralight pack. I bought this second hand from Lighter Faster Higher and use this pack for shorter 3-4 day hikes.
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BlackWolf - Bugaboo 70+10 Hiking Pack
Weight 2.4kg - BlackWolf make extremely high quality packs designed to carry heavy loads comfortably with loads of features.
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Nylofume Pack Liner
Weight: 27g - I swear by pack liners for keeping the contents of your pack dry inside. These Nylofume Pack Liners are very lightweight yet strong. Highly recommend!
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Tyvek Groundsheet
Weight: 25g per Foot - Roll Width 1524mm - I use a groundsheet to protect the bottom of my tent. You order how much you need and cut it yourself to suit your tent style and size.
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Toaks - Titanium Pot 700ml
Weight: 90g + Pot Cover 12g - Perfect size for one.
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Toaks - Alcohol Stove
Weight: 20g - If you are a fan like myself of spirit burners then the Toaks is of the lightest ones out there!
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Vargo - Alcohol Fuel Bottle
Weight: 29g - I use this bottle to carry my methylated spirits for cooking. It has a little spout in the lid to make it easy for pouring.
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Vargo - Aluminium Windscreen
Weight: 38g - This windshield goes around my stove while cooking to maximise fuel efficiency against the wind.
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Toaks - Stove Fame
Weight: 23g - This is the stand that my pot sits on over my alcohol stove.
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Sea to Summit - Alpha Light Long Handled Spoon
Weight: 12g - Long handled spoons are great for cooking with over the flame of your stove, or to reach down inside freeze dried meal packets.
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Platypus - Hoser 2L Bladder
Weight: 102g - One of the lightest water bladders out there. I find I keep my hydration levels up better by using a water bladder.
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Cnoc - 2L Vecto Water Bladder
Weight: 76g - I use this to collect dirty/unfiltered water. It then screws onto the Sawyer Squeeze for filtering.
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Sawyer Squeeze - Water Filter
Weight: 69g - For short trips (3 days) I will use water purification tablets for my drinking water. However on longer trips (3+ days) I use the Sawyer Squeeze to filter my drinking water.
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Sawyer Coupling
Weight: 4g - This coupling enables me to connect both my unfiltered (dirty) water bladder and my clean water bottle to the Sawyer Squeeze at the same time. It also allows me to back flush the filter using my clean water bottle.
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Aquatabs - Water Purification Tablets
For short trips (3 days) I will use these water purification tablets for my drinking water. However on longer trips (3+ days) I use the Sawyer Squeeze to filter my drinking water. These water purification tablets will always come with me on every trip though as backup.
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Lightload - Towel
Weight: 9g - I carry one of these around my stove inside my pot so it doesn't rattle while walking. It is generally helpful while cooking/drying too.
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Sea to Summit - X-Mug
Weight: - 60g - The X-Mug fits 2 cups of water. I use this for any beverages or as an additional bowl to help with cooking.
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Ultralight Hiker – Dyneema Food Bag
Weight: 34g - Medium - I use the medium food bag for short multi-day trips. 1-4 days. Weight: 38g - Large - I use the large food bag for longer multi-day trips 4+ days.
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Leki - Corklite Antishock Trekking Poles
Weight: 510g Pair - Once you use a cork handle, you don't go back! There are so many benefits to using trekking poles.
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Ultralight Hiker - Utility Pouch
Weight: 13g - This is where I store my licence, car key and money while hiking. (It also fits a passport for any overseas hiking)
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Sea to Summit - Ultra-Sil Packable Daypack
Weight: 72g - This foldable day pack will come with me if the hiking trail has any side trips. I also sometimes use it as a rain cover for my camera too!
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BlackWolf - Titanium 35L Daypack
Day Hiking Only - Weight: 1.1kg - The pack I take on all my day hikes. BlackWolf make epic day packs!
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Silva - Ranger Compass
Weight: 33g - I carry my phone as my main source of navigation but will always have a map and a compass as backup navigation. Take a short navigation course to familiarise yourself on how to use a compass. It is worth it!
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Plastic Water Bottle 1L
Weight: 43g - A generic 1L water bottle from the super market that fits the Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter.
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Bic Mini Lighter
Weight: 15g* - I primarily use matches to light my stove. I bring along a lighter as backup.
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Redhead Safety Matches
Weight: 5g* - I primarily use matches to light my stove. I bring along a lighter as backup.
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Ziploc Sandwich Bags
I use ziploc bags to pack my food, my toiletries and my first aid. A hikers best friend because they are so lightweight. I try and re-use these as much as possible to reduce plastic waste.
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Diggers Methylated Spirits
The fuel I use for my cooking stove. I pour some into my Vargo Fuel Bottle. The quantity depends on the length of the trip.
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Duct Tape
Weight 8g* - I roll a small amount of duct tape onto a straw and throw it into my kit. Great for temporary repairs on all sorts of things!
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Builders Line
I take a small amount of string with me in case I need it. Such as pitching my tent to a tent platform or making a mini clothesline.