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Gear for Ice Age Trail 2022..2024Base weight: 14.57 lbs

Pack1.93 lbs

  • Durston Gear Kakwa 55 Pack
  • Nylofume Pack Liner

Shelter2.34 lbs

  • Durston Gear X-Dome 1+ tent
  • MSR Ground Hog Mini stakes
  • PVC End Cap

Sleeping4.06 lbs

  • EE Revelation 10ºF Quilt
  • Exped Mega Pillow
  • Therm-a-rest NeoLoft Large/Wide Pad

Clothing4.04 lbs

  • Salomon Trail Running shoes Shoes
  • Arc'teryx Trucker Hat
  • Goodr Sunglasses
  • Outdoor Research Echo sun hoody
  • Farpointe Yakona Cruiser Pullover
  • Unbound Merino Wool Boxer Brief Underwear
  • Darn Tough Quarter Socks
  • Mountain Hardwear down jacket
  • Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket
  • Outdoor Research Echo sun hoody
  • Unbound Merino Wool Boxer Brief Underwear
  • Darn Tough Quarter Socks

Kitchen1.44 lbs

  • TOAKS titanium 750ml pot
  • MSR PocketRocket Deluxe stove
  • TOAKS titanium long utensil
  • NyloPro Odor Proof Bag odor barrier
  • MSR IsoPro 4oz fuel
  • Adotec Ultralight Food Locker 14L food bag
  • Bic lighter

Water0.82 lbs

  • Platypus Quickdraw water Filter
  • Platypus 1L water pouch
  • M!Go 32oz Water Bottles

Hygiene0.57 lbs

  • Toothpaste tablets
  • Foldable Toothbrush
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Travel-sized Deodorant
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet bag
  • Body Wipes
  • Hair Ties
  • SPF 15 Chapstick
  • BoglerCo Ultralight trowel

Aid Kit0.21 lbs

  • Ibuprofen + allergy medicine + repair tape Med + Repair Kit

Electronics0.70 lbs

  • Garmin Enduro 2 GPS Smartwatch
  • iPhone 16 Pro
  • Nitecore NU25 UL headlamp

Miscellaneous0.75 lbs

  • Durston Gear Iceline Trekking Pole
  • Picaridin insect repellent Bug Wipes
  • reading Glasses
  • Wallet
  • Building + unit Keys
  • Loop Quiet 2 Earplugs

Packed Food + Water5.65 lbs

  • 2 liters Water
  • Dinner and breakfast + bars

Luxury Items1.50 lbs

  • Amazon Kindle Paperwhite e-reader
  • ENO Sub6 Ultralight hammock
  • ENO Ultralight hammock straps
  • Victorinox Classic swiss army knife
  • SILKY F180 saw
  • fire starter
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