Backpacking Adventures
Exploring wilderness one trail at a time
Gear
The Big 3
The three heaviest items in any backpack: shelter, sleep system, and backpack itself.
Granite Gear Crown2 60L
Backpack
1020g (36 oz)
Frameless design with excellent ventilation. Perfect balance of capacity and weight.
ZPacks Duplex Tent
Shelter
595g (21 oz)
Two-person freestanding DCF tent. Spacious interior with dual vestibules.
Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20°F
Sleep System
510g (18 oz)
Quilted sleeping bag with 850-fill down. Versatile for three-season use.
Clothing
Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Hoody
Base Layer
140g (5 oz)
Excellent sun protection and moisture management
Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket
Rain Gear
170g (6 oz)
Packable and surprisingly durable for the weight
Cooking
MSR PocketRocket 2
Stove
73g (2.6 oz)
Reliable, lightweight canister stove
TOAKS 750ml Titanium Pot
Cookware
95g (3.4 oz)
Perfect size for solo/duo meals
Electronics
Garmin inReach Mini
Navigation/Safety
100g (3.5 oz)
Satellite communicator for emergency contact and tracking
Nitecore NU25
Lighting
29g (1 oz)
USB rechargeable headlamp with excellent battery life