What's in my backpack
In case you are curious what is the gear I use for my backcountry overnight trips, here are the contents of my backpacking bag
I thought it could be useful to have all of my gear in one place - with pictures and models of everything. I'm also planning on writing about my experience with different items and will be adding links to review posts on this page!
If you're looking for a backpacking checklist of what to pack in a more copy-friendly format - check out this blog post and feel free to copy and modify it to your needs.
I divided the items to categories, similarly in how they appear in my packing list, so it's easier to navigate.
⛺️ Camp
Since I've made some updates to my sleeping system in 2021, I'm happy to report it works much better than in 2020! Read My backpacking sleeping system (sucks) blog post to learn about the problems I had last year and the newer My sleeping system doesn't suck anymore - to see how the updates have affected the quality of my sleep in the backcountry.
Also, I have a separate post about my tent and my experience with it - Nemo Dragonfly 2P review or How I broke it twice. As you might see, not everything goes smooth in the backcountry 😅 but the better you are prepared, the more you will enjoy it regardless!
MEC Delphinus -9C Down Sleeping Bag Women's
MEC now have a new version of it, and looks like the old one was discontinued.
Nemo Dragonfly 2 Tent
Packed size: 12 x 50cm (but I pack the poles separately, and the tent fits horizontally in the backpack)
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xtherm Max WV Sleeping Pad
Packed size: 28 cm x 11 cm
R-value: 6.9
Grand Trunk Abrigo Rainfly
Cords for the tarp
Still trying to figure out what line locks to use.
Sea to Summit eVent Compression Dry Sack - Medium
Weight: 148g
Capacity: 14l
🍳 Kitchen
Platypus Big Zip EVO Reservoir
Saltstick Caps Electrolyte Replenisher
Sea To Summit Alpha Light Long Spork
Sea To Summit X-Mug
Sea To Summit X-Cup
MSR ignitor
MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Mini Stove Kit
MSR Pocket Rocket 2 stove
MSR IsoPro Canister Fuel, 110g
Sawyer PointOne Squeeze water filter system + plastic bottle
🗺 Safety
Sabre bear spray canister 🐻
Kodiak Bear Spray Holster 225g
Emergency misc kit
Repair kit: duct tape + plastic ties
Emergency blanket
Bear bag cord with carabiner
🥾 Clothing
Arc'teryx Zeta SL Jacket
Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody
Arc'teryx Atom Hoody
La Sportiva Bushido II Gore-Tex Trail Running Shoes
Salewa Alp Mate Mid PTX
MEC Aquanator pants
Hillsound Armadillo LT gaiters
Arc'teryx Rho LT Bottoms - Womens
Arc'teryx Rho AR zip neck - Womens
American Eagle leggings with pockets
These are ok, but slide down all the time.
Smartwool Mountaineering Extra Heavy Crew - Unisex
Smartwool PhD Outdoor Light Crew Socks - Women's
Darn Tough Hiker Boot Sock Full Cushion Socks - Women's
Injinji Liner Crew Coolmax Socks
Buff visor
It's really lightweight.
Sunday Afternoons VaporLite Rush Visor
📸 Photography
Peak Design aluminum travel tripod
🛠 Miscellaneous
Salomon Trailblazer 20L Pack
Osprey Aura 65 Backpack
Capacity: 65l
Great pack overall, although sometimes it's too hard on my hips...
Black Diamond Trail Trek Poles - Women's
Therm-A-Rest Z Seat
Osprey Ultralight Raincover - Large
Hillsound Trail Crampon
🔋 Electronics
🧻 Personal
Doggy bags
Trowel
Toiletries kit + Sea To Summit biodegradable soap + mini sponge
Mountain Warehouse clip travel towel
Watkins Great Outdoors Mosquito Repellent Lotion + sunscreen + lip balm
I have also decided to include here the items I have replaced and no longer use, so you have some ideas for cheaper/simpler alternatives and what the compromises are.
📦 Gear I no longer use
MEC Travel Light Daypack 16
Salewa Alpenviolet Mid Gore-Tex Light Hiking Boots
NeoAir XLite Women's Sleeping Pad
Packed size: 10 x 23cm
I have upgraded to a king size pad 🤣
Mountain Warehouse Snowdon Melange Womens Fleece
Mammut Ducan High GTX - Womens
Zomei Q666 travel tripod
Mountain Warehouse Ascent Padded Jacket
All of these pics make me wonder how I manage to fit everything into my backpack and carry it anywhere 😂
Read about 5 items that made a difference to my outdoor experience to find out which pieces of gear I especially love.
Let me know in the comments below if you would like to get more info about a particular item!
Cheers,
Oless