Weekend Backpacking (AT Section, 15-20 Miles)

List #290948 • 2026-04-25 16:30:27

Ultralight is a religion with many sects. This is what I actually carry, not what I aspire to.

  • Pack (40–50L)

  • Tarp or single-wall tent

  • Sleeping bag (20°F)

  • Inflatable pad (R-value 2+)

  • Stove + canister + lighter

  • Titanium pot (750ml)

  • Long spoon

  • Water filter

    Squeeze, not pump. Your future self says thanks.

  • Two 1L bottles

  • Headlamp

  • Map + compass (yes, still)

  • Rain jacket

  • Puffy jacket (compressible)

  • Extra socks

  • First-aid + repair kit (small)

  • 2 days of food + buffer

  • Trowel + TP in ziploc

Total base weight: ~12 lb. That's not ultralight. That's lightweight with a margin for comfort. Fight me.

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