I am always working on my gear to be as ultralight as possible while still being safe and comfortable. There are some who have their base pack weight at 5 lbs, which is awesome but doesn't allow for some of the comforts I like. I currently have a base pack weight of somewhere around 17.5 lbs. Base pack weight refers to your gear before adding consumable items such as food and water. Below is a listing of my backpacking gear, I do not always carry all of these items.

Note: This list is being worked on. I am taking pictures of all my gear and putting actual weights on this site. This is an involved process so check back in!

Click here to download a check-list for backpack contents. Reminder I don't carry ALL of these items all of the time, that would result in a massive pack!

Gear Grams: Great tool for see really what is making up your pack weight and adjusting it.

Scroll all the way to the bottom of this page for links to various outdoor gear sources.

ULA Catalyst Pack

Jacks-R-Better Quilt

NeoAir Sleeping Pad

Rainbow Tarp Tent

Tyvek Ground Cover (6 oz.)

Water System (I do change this depending on availability of water and conditions.)
Water system general includes: One 1.8 liter Platypus Bottle, One 1 liter Platypus Soft Bottle, One 16 oz. Nalgene water collection bottle (attaches to water filter system), and First Need Water Filter.

Bear Vault BV500 Bear Can

First Aid Kit

Camera

Personal Care Items

Garmin Oregon GPS (Don't carry offen, I prefer good 'ole map and compass)

Petzle Headlamp

Multitool (mini-leatherman)

Journal Pad & Pencil

Potty "Shovel" (For my shovel I use a snow tent stake. It is very light, cheap and can dig much better and not break.)

Emergency Kit
Includes: Whistle worn on pack, compass, maps, emergency blanket, garbage bag, string, tenacious repair tape, extra batteries, and fire starter kit.

Solio Solar Charger and connector for pack

Outdoor Gear Sources:
www.ospreypacks.com
www.ula-equipment.com
www.zpacks.com
www.jacksrbetter.com
www.featheredfriends.com
www.tarptent.com
www.gossamergear.com
www.lightheartgear.com
www.hyperlitemountaingear.com
http://www.mountainhardwear.com/
www.steepandcheap.com
www.backcountry.com
www.froggtoggs.com

Rental Gear Sources:
This is not meant to be a complete list and all sources have not been tried by the author of this site.
Peak Adventures (Sacramento)
Lower Gear
Get Outfitted
Outdoors Geek
Mountain Side Gear Rental