Camping and Backpacking GEAR thread

Got my sleeping pad and pillow ready.

 

Backpack cook set almost complete

 

The Gregory Nova is a 93-96 liter pack, I would recommend the Osprey Aether 70 or Osprey Atmos 65. both of these packs are smaller and lighter than what you have now but aren't for the ultralight crowd.

 

Thank you for the insight. Honestly I never knew the capacity of it. As far as carried weight goes , I always went by the old adage of never carrying more the 1/3 of your body weight. I think it came from the Israeli Military. But I was much younger and much much stronger back then . Anyway down sizing my total carried weight is my goal. Thank you very much for your recommendations.

 

Carry weight...
We used to carry 50-100% of our bodyweight on Alaskan mountains when there was no support for climbing.
30% was a frequent military recommendation for constant use.
20% was a standard recreational backpacking recommendation
10 lbs base weight before food, water and fuel is the current ultralight standard

 

Osprey Atmos 65. I've got one lightly used for sale, too

 

Just so you know the ultralight thing isn't at all new. John Muir used to carry a blanket and bread through the Sierra's in the late 1800s. The boyscouts used to pack light when "be prepared" meant with skills and equipment instead of just more equipment as it does today.

Buying a smaller, lighter pack is the best way to force yourself to lighten up elsewhere since you won't have room for all the extra stuff! I would recommend something in the 50-60L range from Gossamer Gear or ULA since they're budget friendly and that size will be handy for long trips and cold weather if you go even lighter down the road. Look into sleeping quilts - down since you're out west. Those save a ton of weight and space compared to a synthetic 20 degree bag.

 

I use a 56 liter bag for my hunting. I can usually take 5 day trips with everything on my back. I'm going out again this weekend to try out my new tub for my Tipi. I would love to get into the quilt game! especially for spring season hunting and summer time scouting!

 

50 years later Norman Clyde got the nickname "the pack with legs" because he went the opposite of UL. That man is legendary for the amount of first ascents in the Sierra. He didn't go light or fast but damn he went a lot. lol

 

The nice thing about quilts is you can use them on top of your current bag for a 4-season setup too!

 

Hiked in 8 miles too look for bear. Nothin. Glad I got out though! Pack felt heavy. Definitely looking at either ditching the tipi in the spring for a Bivy. Only downside is I lose a bunch of space for activities lol. I’m thinking a bivy and a tarp would be a good set up. And definitely looking into quilt options for spring/summer. Only got down to mid 30’s when I was out and I was way to warm.

 

Looking for suggestions for a roll-up style bag for cooking utensils. I found this image awhile ago but can't seem to re-find it. Looking for something similar.

 

https://www.frostriver.com/utensil-roll/

Also plenty of DIY options on The Tube

 

Joined the club.
Pretty versatile light. Won't be able to try it out in the wild till August.
Got the yellow so it isn't lost. The white one is nice but it could be snow cammo.



Oh this was spurred by my recent acquisition of the Nitecore Tiki LE.

 

Im gonna jump on the osprey badnwagon too. I had mine for a decade or more. 4 years as a wilderness guide. Sent her in for repair and Osprey replaced my Aether 85 with a brand new Argon 85 because mine was beyond saving. They treat their customers really well

 

Really like my nu25, light and holds a charge pretty well. That key chain looks like something I could use!

 

I ended up getting both versions of their keychain lights. I keep the LE version on my keychain for my DD, normal versions are on my truck keychain and my work badge lanyard. Never know when the power's gonna go out.

 

Lookin' at picking up a small osprey or patagonia for my wife for day trips... But I would eventually like to get here a pack that we can use for 1-2 night hunting trips together. Thinking of going with a Stone Glacier xcurve frame and 3300 pack. Need to start piecing together camping gear for her too.

 

Not that you need this much pack, maybe you do.. but I just picked up a KUIU pro 6000 setup and it’s the only pack I’ve worn that rivals the comfort of my osprey. Stoked to get some real use out of it in Montana this fall.

 

Just got this pack about a month ago. Have not been able to do any hiking with it but once I got it fitted correctly it is comfortable just around the house with weight in it. It seems really well made and will be able to handle hunts.