le Voyageur Posted January 31, 2002 Share Posted January 31, 2002 Keeping it light is about the best way to enjoy backpacking. So, thought that I would share my gear list. This is the gear that makes up my base load (everything but food, water, and stove fuel)...all weights are in ounces Backpack 12.5 Sleeping Bag 17.0 Hammock 34.0 Space Blanket 1.5 Cooking Set 10.0 Water Filter 8.0 Stove 1.0 Fuel Bottle 1.5 Water Bottles (2) 3.0 Anorak 8.0 Tuque 1.5 Shirt 6.0 T 3.0 Pants (Suplex) 6.0 Shorts (2) 16.0 Wool Socks (2) 8.0 Long Johns (wool) 12.0 Prima Loft Parka 12.0 Total weight 300.0 oz 18.75 lbs Since I'll be wearing socks, shorts, T, and the tuque most of the time this drops the weight near to 17 lbs. With food/water/fuel added in, it will push it up to 22 to 24 lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red feather Posted September 7, 2002 Share Posted September 7, 2002 What is a tuque? and what do you consider a cooking set? You have good information and lots of have done that knowledge. Keep posting. YIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Eagle Posted September 7, 2002 Share Posted September 7, 2002 A tuque is like a ski cap. Its woven and has tapered front and back. For a good view, watch "Strange Brew" with Bob and Doug Mackenzie (hosers). Those from the US/Canadian border may be familiar with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red feather Posted September 8, 2002 Share Posted September 8, 2002 Thanks for the information Double Eagle. Is there any particular benefit of this type of head gear over other types? I use a polypropylene pullover bacalva with neck wrap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Eagle Posted September 8, 2002 Share Posted September 8, 2002 You are good for the coldest of weather. A tuque will act like any knit cap during moderately cold weather or when you are a bald eagle and mornings below 45 start to get cold on the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le Voyageur Posted September 9, 2002 Author Share Posted September 9, 2002 Red Feather, My basic cookset for solo backpacking consist of the following items Boiler http://www.sonomaoutfitters.com/acc_kitch/gsi_haboiler.html cup (plastic), lexan spoon, a ziploc bowl with lid (the lid doubles as a small plate/platter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red feather Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 Thanks for the link le voyaguer, looks like I have an item for my christmas list. Thanks again. I don't do much low weight hiking, but i do try to show alternatives to the boys. One of my favorites is to take a frisbee and let the boys use it for games, etc., and come eating time I claim my 'plate' back from them, clean it and use it for supper. Usual repsonse from new scouts is either yuck or wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob White Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 Thefrisbee/plate/washbasin is one of my favorites. I've been doing that for about 20 years. Almost every scout in the troop does it as well now. It's inexpensive, utilitarian, multi-pupose, lightweight and fun. Bob White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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