Ultralight Gear

AT 2016. PCT 2018. CDT 2019. Florida Trail 2023.

The gear collection, organized by trail. Each section below is the kit from one hike: what went in the pack, weighed on my own scale. After the trail kits, a short section for the pieces that do not fit a single trail list, then the full collection in one table.

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Florida Trail 2023

Florida Trail thru-hike, January through April 2023. Cold-soak cook kit. Poncho-tarp and bug bivy shelter. 47 items, 8 lb 2.02 oz base weight. Worn clothing and shoes are not in the base weight.

Also visible in the January 2023 flat lay but not in the written list: two pairs of socks, a pair of gloves, a gray T-shirt, a black jacket, a navy fleece midlayer, an orange soft flask, a white wall charger, a cable bundle, a notebook, and a toiletries row.

Containers (14.5 oz)

Shelter (1 lbs 4.72 oz)

Sleep System (1 lbs 14 oz)

Clothing (1 lbs 11.8 oz)

Cooking (1.1 oz)

Hydration (6.8 oz)

  • LIFEWTR 1L Bottle (reused): 1.3 oz / 37 g, $2.49-$2.99
  • LIFEWTR 1L Bottle w/ Sports Cap (reused): 1.5 oz / 43 g
  • Platypus Platy 2L Bottle: 1.2 oz / 34 g, $19.95
  • Sawyer Squeeze: 2.8 oz / 79 g, $46

Electronics (6.2 oz)

Lighting (1.8 oz)

Tools (11.8 oz)

First Aid (3.3 oz)

  • First Aid Kit (assembled): 3.3 oz / 94 g

Hygiene (0.5 oz)

Miscellaneous (5.5 oz)

  • Pocket Journal: 5.5 oz / 156 g

The full collection

Everything in the master All list, including the pieces above. This is the whole closet: owned or intended, not verified current ownership. The sections above walk through the collection by trail. This table is the whole list.

Multi Year Duo, 3 Season

The standing 3-season duo kit. Zpacks Duplex Lite tent, two-person quilt territory, canister stove for two. 31 items, 6 lb 5.8 oz base weight.erritory, canister stove for two. 31 items, 6 lb 5.8 oz base weight.

Containers (15.2 oz)

  • Hyperlite 10L Stuff Sack: 1.1 oz / 31 g, $31.00
  • DCF Ditty Bag: 0.3 oz / 9 g
  • Nashville Pack Cutaway 30L (Aluula): 13.7 oz / 388 g
  • Quart Ziploc: 0.1 oz / 3 g

Shelter (14.9 oz)

Sleep System (1 lbs 5.5 oz)

Clothing (1 lbs 5 oz)

Cooking (7.2 oz)

Hydration (5.8 oz)

Electronics (6.7 oz)

Lighting (1.1 oz)

Tools (4.6 oz)

First Aid (3.3 oz)

  • First Aid Kit (assembled): 3.3 oz / 94 g

Hygiene (0.5 oz)

Arizona Trail (planned kit)

The kit list built for the Arizona Trail. 39 items, 6 lb 11.82 oz base weight. This is the planned list, not a trip report.

Containers (1 lbs 2.7 oz)

Shelter (1 lbs 0.5 oz)

Sleep System (1 lbs 5.5 oz)

Clothing (1 lbs 6.4 oz)

Cooking (2.9 oz)

  • Bandanna: 0.9 oz / 26 g
  • DIY Cat Can Alcohol Stove: 0.2 oz / 6 g
  • MLD Titanium Mug: 1.5 oz / 43 g
  • Sea to Summit Ti Spoon: 0.3 oz / 9 g

Hydration (8.6 oz)

Electronics (6.7 oz)

Lighting (1.8 oz)

Tools (8.2 oz)

Hygiene (0.5 oz)

Ouachita Winter Hike (partial)

Ouachita National Recreation Trail, winter. A partial list: 13 items, 4 lb 8.35 oz. This is everything the PackLight export kept, not the whole kit.

Containers (12.1 oz)

Sleep System (2 lbs 2 oz)

Clothing (14.1 oz)

Cooking (1.7 oz)

  • DIY Cat Can Alcohol Stove: 0.2 oz / 6 g
  • MLD Titanium Mug: 1.5 oz / 43 g

Hydration (2.8 oz)

Electronics (6.55 oz)

Lighting (1.1 oz)

The Triple Crown years

The written gear lists from the AT, PCT, and CDT are gone. What survives is the photo record. All three packs are retired.

AT 2016: gray frameless pack, brand and model unidentified from photos. PCT 2018: two-tone frameless pack, dark upper and tan lower panel, brand and model unidentified from photos. Mile 1 selfie shows a gray and brown quilted puffy with a small white hexagonal chest logo, model unidentified. CDT 2019: Mountain Laurel Designs pack, brand confirmed by the logo in the monument photo, model unknown. Black Diamond poles at the monument, model unidentified. Low gaiters worn at the monument, likely Dirty Girl, not confirmed. The white Outdoor Research cap appears in both PCT and CDT photos. Plausibly one long-kept piece, not confirmed.

Other picks

The rest of the collection. Pieces that are not in one of the trail kits above, with one factual note where there is one. Weights from my own scale and PackLight lists unless marked spec.

Containers

  • Exotic Packs 33L (unidentified model): 19 oz / 539 g (unidentified model; no reliable product page found)
  • Zpacks Nero Pro 40L Vest Straps: 16.5 oz / 468 g, $279.00 (weight varies by strap/belt options)
  • Zpacks Nero Pro 40L: 12.7 oz / 360 g, $279 (40L Nero Pro, 11.1 oz)
  • Zpacks Nero Pro 30L: 11.4 oz / 323 g, $279 (base weight 11.1 oz; configuration-dependent)
  • MLD Core 25L: 6.7 oz / 190 g (Current Core 25L (URL slug core-28l); inventory 6.7 oz likely older version)
  • Mesh Cook Bag: 0.5 oz / 14 g

Shelter

  • MLD FKT Event Bivy: 10 oz / 283 g, $340-445 (current FKT ProVent UL version; 10 oz matches older eVent version)
  • MLD Superlight Solo Bivy: 5.5 oz / 156 g, $185 (spec 4.3-6.7 oz by size)
  • Polycro Groundsheet: 1.2 oz / 34 g

Sleep System

Clothing

  • Melanzana Micro Grid Fleece: 10.4 oz / 295 g, $96 (Micro Grid Hoodie V2; weight size-dependent (W M 9.3 oz, M L 12.1 oz))
  • Smartwool Merino 150 Long Sleeve: 6.7 oz / 190 g, $116.95 (closest current Merino 150 short-sleeve baselayer line; original Merino 150 T-shirt discontinued; price $116.95, medium claimed 5 oz)
  • Smartwool Merino Sport 150 Quarter-Zip: 6.7 oz / 190 g
  • Sitka Shake Dry Shell: 6 oz / 170 g, $349 (discontinued; likely model/version mismatch vs 6 oz inventory)
  • Pudolla 2-in-1 Running Shorts: 5.6 oz / 159 g (Amazon-only brand; no reliable product page found)
  • Timmermade Alpha Direct 90 Pants: 4.5 oz / 128 g, $70 (made-to-order; no spec weight published)
  • Ultimate Direction Utility Belt: 2.2 oz / 62 g, $39.95 (prior-year model (2.25 oz) matches inventory weight; current version 3.3 oz)
  • Smartwool Thermal Merino Gloves: 1.4 oz / 40 g, $40.00 (style SW018132)
  • Altra Trail Gaiters: 1 oz / 28 g, $25 (REI says old product unavailable; newer version exists)

Cooking

Hydration

  • Dasani 1L w/ Sports Cap (reused): 1.8 oz / 51 g
  • Sawyer Micro Squeeze: 1.8 oz / 51 g, $34 (Sawyer Micro Squeeze; page lists MSRP $29.99, retail $34.99)

Electronics

  • Anker PowerCore Slim 5000: 4.3 oz / 121 g (discontinued; no reliable product page found)
  • Anker PowerCore Mini+: 2.8 oz / 79 g (discontinued; trades used only)

Lighting

  • Nitecore Tiki: 0.5 oz / 15 g, $19.95 (Tiki 300-lumen; inventory 0.54 oz may include attachment)

Tools

Hygiene

  • Hygiene Kit (assembled): 6.5 oz / 184 g
  • Toiletries Bag: 6 oz / 170 g
  • Toothbrush/Toothpaste Kit: 2.4 oz / 68 g
Item Weight Price
Exotic Packs 33L (unidentified model) 19 oz / 539 g n/a
MLD Burn 38L (Ultraweave) 16.5 oz / 468 g $245-$325
Zpacks Nero Pro 40L Vest Straps 16.5 oz / 468 g $279.00
Nashville Pack Cutaway 30L (Aluula) 13.7 oz / 388 g n/a
Zpacks Nero Pro 40L 12.7 oz / 360 g $279
MLD Hell 27L 12.1 oz / 343 g $155
Zpacks Nero Pro 30L 11.4 oz / 323 g $279
MLD Core 25L 6.7 oz / 190 g n/a
MLD Hip Belt Pocket 1.2 oz / 34 g $25
Hyperlite 10L Stuff Sack 1.1 oz / 31 g $31.00
MLD Shoulder Strap Pocket 1 oz / 28 g $26-45
Mesh Cook Bag 0.5 oz / 14 g n/a
Bug Bivy Stuff Sack 0.3 oz / 9 g n/a
DCF Ditty Bag 0.3 oz / 9 g n/a
Quart Ziploc 0.1 oz / 3 g n/a
Zpacks Pivot Duo Tent 19.4 oz / 550 g $849
Zpacks Duplex Lite 14.9 oz / 422 g $699
MLD FKT Event Bivy 10 oz / 283 g $340-445
MLD Bug Bivy 7.2 oz / 204 g $140
MLD Superlight Solo Bivy 5.5 oz / 156 g $185
MLD DCF Rain Poncho Tarp 4.1 oz / 116 g n/a
FT Stakes, Rope, And Bag 3 oz / 85 g n/a
DCF Groundsheet 1.5 oz / 43 g n/a
Polycro Groundsheet 1.2 oz / 34 g n/a
Vargo Titanium Stakes (6) 0.3 oz / 8 g $3.95
EE Accomplice 2-Person Quilt (custom) 34 oz / 965 g $404-$800
EE Revelation 20 Quilt 22 oz / 624 g $345
MLD FKT Quilt 38 16 oz / 454 g n/a
Timmermade 30 Serpentes False Bottom Sleeping Bag 13.5 oz / 383 g n/a
MLD Spirit Quilt 48 13 oz / 369 g n/a
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite 12 oz / 340 g $199.95
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Small 8 oz / 227 g $199.95
Therm-a-Rest Air Head Lite Pillow 2 oz / 57 g $44.95
Melanzana Micro Grid Fleece 10.4 oz / 295 g $96
Smartwool Merino 250 Quarter-Zip 8.9 oz / 252 g $115.00
Mont-bell EX LIGHT DOWN ANORAK 7.8 oz / 221 g $329
Zpacks Down Jacket 6.8 oz / 193 g $375.00
Smartwool Merino 150 Long Sleeve 6.7 oz / 190 g $116.95
Smartwool Merino Sport 150 Quarter-Zip 6.7 oz / 190 g n/a
Sitka Shake Dry Shell 6 oz / 170 g $349
Timmermade SUL 1.1 Down Sweater 6 oz / 170 g $290
Pudolla 2-in-1 Running Shorts 5.6 oz / 159 g n/a
Smartwool Merino Sport UL Hoodie 5.1 oz / 145 g $125
Timmermade Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie 5 oz / 142 g n/a
Smartwool Merino 150 T-Shirt 4.7 oz / 133 g n/a
Timmermade Alpha Direct 90 Pants 4.5 oz / 128 g $70
Timmermade Mega Zip DCF Jacket 4 oz / 113 g $340
Dance Pants (wind pants) 3.3 oz / 94 g n/a
Timmermade DCF Jacket 3.2 oz / 91 g $280
Darn Tough Hiker Crew Socks 2.7 oz / 77 g n/a
Timmermade Airwave Wind Pants 2.7 oz / 77 g n/a
Triple Crown Trucker Hat 2.6 oz / 74 g n/a
Ultimate Direction Utility Belt 2.2 oz / 62 g $39.95
Darn Tough Sport Crew Socks 2.1 oz / 60 g n/a
Black Diamond Deploy Wind Shell 1.7 oz / 48 g n/a
Timmermade DCF Rain Pants 1.5 oz / 43 g n/a
Smartwool Thermal Merino Gloves 1.4 oz / 40 g $40.00
Emergency Poncho 1.3 oz / 37 g n/a
Smartwool Merino Gloves 1.3 oz / 37 g $30
Buff UV 1.2 oz / 34 g $24
Timmermade Argon/Alpha Mittens 1.2 oz / 34 g $80
Altra Trail Gaiters 1 oz / 28 g $25
Darn Tough Sport Ankle Socks 1 oz / 28 g n/a
Head Bug Net 0.4 oz / 11 g n/a
Firemaple G3 Petrel Pot 5.7 oz / 162 g $25.95
Vargo 700 ML Bot (No Handles) 4.6 oz / 130 g $99.95
Soto Windmaster Stove 2.3 oz / 65 g $69.95
Toaks Titanium 450ml Mug 1.7 oz / 48 g $24.95
MLD Titanium Mug 1.5 oz / 43 g n/a
Bandanna 0.9 oz / 26 g n/a
Cold-Soak Jar (Talenti-style, repurposed) 0.9 oz / 26 g $5-$6,
Bandanna (partial) 0.6 oz / 17 g n/a
Sea to Summit Ti Spoon 0.3 oz / 9 g n/a
DIY Cat Can Alcohol Stove 0.2 oz / 6 g n/a
HydraPak UltraFlask + Filter Cap 2.3 oz / 65 g n/a
Sawyer Squeeze (no top) 2.3 oz / 65 g $46
Dasani 1L w/ Sports Cap (reused) 1.8 oz / 51 g n/a
Sawyer Micro Squeeze 1.8 oz / 51 g $34
LIFEWTR 1L Bottle w/ Sports Cap (reused) 1.5 oz / 43 g n/a
LIFEWTR 1L Bottle (reused) 1.3 oz / 37 g $2.49-$2.99
Platypus Platy 2L Bottle 1.2 oz / 34 g $19.95
Anker PowerCore 10000 6.3 oz / 180 g n/a
Nitecore NB10000 Gen 4 4.8 oz / 136 g $59.95
Anker PowerCore Slim 5000 4.3 oz / 121 g n/a
Anker PowerCore Mini+ 2.8 oz / 79 g n/a
Dual USB Wall Charger 1.2 oz / 34 g n/a
Apple Headphones 0.3 oz / 9 g n/a
Anker Short USB Cable 0.2 oz / 6 g n/a
Nitecore NU25 Headlamp 1.1 oz / 31 g $36.95
Nitecore Tini 3 0.7 oz / 20 g n/a
Nitecore Tiki 0.5 oz / 15 g $19.95
Counter Assault Bear Spray 11 oz / 312 g n/a
Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Poles 9.9 oz / 281 g $239.95
Hyperlite Umbrella 6.8 oz / 193 g $59.00
Repair/Tool Kit FT 2.2 oz / 62 g n/a
Cordage Hank 1.4 oz / 40 g n/a
CRKT Minimalist Bowie 1.4 oz / 40 g $34.99
Sabre Red Gel Spray + Holster 1.4 oz / 40 g n/a
Opinel No.8 Carbon (Beech) 1.2 oz / 34 g $19
Sabre Gel Pepper Spray 1 oz / 28 g $11.86
Victorinox Swiss Mini 0.7 oz / 21 g n/a
First Aid Kit (assembled) 3.3 oz / 94 g n/a
Hygiene Kit (assembled) 6.5 oz / 184 g n/a
Toiletries Bag 6 oz / 170 g n/a
Toothbrush/Toothpaste Kit 2.4 oz / 68 g n/a
The Deuce #2 Trowel 0.5 oz / 14 g $20.95
Pocket Journal 5.5 oz / 156 g n/a

Footnotes

Weights are from my own scale and PackLight lists unless marked spec. Prices are MSRP at time of writing and change often. The collection is owned or intended, not verified current ownership. Anything marked pending is waiting on me. If you spot an error, it is probably mine.