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Max's super ultalight gear list

Weight 4 pounds - 5 ounces

After more than a month of research, here is my super ultralight gear list. For specific gear - review my posts.

Link to the list

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Lukes Ultralight Pertex Rain Shell

Weight 3.5 ounces

his is currently the lightest Waterproof-Breathable jacket i offer made from Extremely high quality pertex endurance fabric. Pertex Endurance technology incorporates an ultra-thin air permeable coating that is both highly breathable, water-proof and wind resistant. This layer protects the insulation material from the elements to maintain loft and retain warmth. Tech specs: Waterproof 1,000mm, Breathability (MVTR) – 7,000g. Specs- - 2-way adjustable hood - elastic cuffs - Full length waterproof lightweight ykk main zipper - shock cord and mini cord lock adjustment around the bottom skirt - Pit-zips #3 ykk WP 10in (optional) - Taped Seams, Cuben fiber seam taping making the seam extremly       strong and sealed. (optional) - Weight 3.5oz (Without pit-zips or seam taping) about 4.6oz with both options. size: L - Color is a Dark charcoal Grey

NOTES: This jacket is recommended for guys where weight is the highest priority. No it is not as waterproof as my other jackets , but yes it is waterproof. Not recommended for extremely wet environments.

Lukes Ultralight Pertex Rain Shell Website

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Lukes Ultralight Pertex Rain Pants

Weight 2.8 ounces

These are a direct match for the Pertex rain shell. Made from the same material and color. Specs: - Adjustable waist (1/16 shock cord and mini cord lock) - Adjustable leg cuffs (1/16 shock cord and mini cord lock) - Packs to the size of a tennis ball - Room to wear hiking pants underneath - Ankle zippers for boots and large shoes (optional) - Taped seams (optional) - Extremly lightweight 2.8oz without taping or ankle zips

Lukes Ultralight Pertex Rain Pants Website

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Borah Gear Down Vest

Size medium - Weight 3.6 ounces

Coming in at only 3.6oz in a size Medium, this is the lightest down garment on the market. With a fill weight of 1.7oz of 850+ water resistant down, not only is it light, its warm! It is constructed with lightweight 10D nylon Argon, which has a DWR coating to repel water.

This vest compresses down to the size of a baseball, so there is no reason not to bring this along on every trip! An adjustable shockcorded waist allows the user to seal up the bottom to prevent drafts. A #3 YKK half zipper helps keeps the weight to a minimum.

Borah gear down vest website

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Borah Gear Silnylon Tarp

Size 5.5'x9' - Weight 7.5 ounces

These are our tarps made from lightweight 100% waterproof 30D 1.1oz silnylon fabric.

Three sizes offered, 5.5'x9', 8x10', and 9x9'

All tarps now come with rolled hems along the perimeter to provide strength on the edges

Flat tarps provide nearly unlimited different set-up options. The 5.5'x9' is great for the solo hiker, while the 8'x10' and 9'x9' are perfect for two people.

The 5.5'x9' has three tie-outs per side, the 8'x10' and 9'x9' have five per side

All tarps come with their own stuff sack

Borah gear silnylon vest website

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Returning home is the most difficult part of long-distance hiking; You have grown outside the puzzle and your piece no longer fits.

Cindy Ross

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My Survival Gear

Items 9 - Weight 6.1 ounces

This is my current survival gear.

Headlamp Petzl e + LITE headlamp - Weight 0.95 ounces First aid kit Medical kit .3 - Weight 2.6 ounces Knife Swiss Army Tinker - 0.7 ounces UCI Waterproof Survival matches - 0.5 ounces MSR Ultralight cord - 1.5 ounces Fire starter - 0.5 ounces Waterproof tinder - 0.4 ounces Whistle - 0.1 ounces

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My Hygiene Gear

Items 6 - Weight 4.0 ounces

This is everything I carry in my hygiene bag.

Sunblock lotion - Sawyer stay put - Weight 1.3 ounces Soap - Clean Well all-natural sanitizing wipes - Weight 1.1 ounces Toothpaste - Kiss my face - Weight 0.9 ounces Toothbrush - Generic travel - Weight 0.1 ounces Towel - REI - Very small pack towel - Weight 0.6 ounces Toilet paper - Weight 1.0 ounces

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Mammut Prussic Jacket

Size large - Weight 2.9 ounces

Carry the men's ultralight Mammut Prussic Jacket on any hike or climb where a windproof layer can mean the difference between topping out or turning back. Ultralight nylon packs down small and weighs almost nothing. Collar is lined with very thin soft fabric. Stretch-mesh insets under the arms vent excess heat and moisture. Contoured cuffs extend coverage; thin inner half-cuffs can cover the fingers. Adjustable hem drawcord seals out windy weather. Garage on full-front zipper protects the neck. The Mammut Prussic Jacket stuffs into its own zippered chest pocket for easy carrying

Mammut prussic jacket link

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The long distance hiker, a breed set apart, from the likes of the usual pack. He’ll shoulder his gear, be hittin’ the trail, long gone, long ‘fore he’ll be back.

The Nimblewill Nomad

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Gossamer Gear LT4S Trekking Poles

One pole - Weight 4.1 ounces

Gossamer Gear is proud to offer the Lightrek™ 4, or LT4S, trekking poles. They are adjustable from 90cm to 130 cm for hiking, but go up to140 cm for using to set up a shelter. Easy to use and feature a new spiral wrap at the tip section for added durability where you need it most. Assembly and adjustment of the Lightrek™ 4's is as easy as can be, just insert the tip section into the grip section and give it a few twists to expand the locking mechanism until it's snug. The Lightrek™ 4's feature the same fully ergonomic EVA "Kork-o-lon" grips and a hardened carbide tip accepts Leki™ brand baskets. One basket is included with each pole. The price is for a single pole.  Elegant, simple, strong and gorilla-tested, these poles are everything you need and nothing you don't. Please review the Warranty page prior to purchase.

Gossamer Gear LT4S trekking poles website

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Gossamer Gear Nightlight Sleeping Pad

Size torso length - Weight 4.55 ounces

These pads are made with a unique high pressure nitrogen gas solution process. High quality extrusions and cross-linking of solid polymeric sheets are impregnated with pure nitrogen gas at elevated temperature and extremely high pressure. Then the impregnated solid sheets are expanded in a huge low pressure autoclave. This process results in an extremely regular and uniform cell structure in the foam. What this means to you is the foam is amazingly light and strong for its density. The pads are tough, flexible and resilient, and exhibit good UV stability. As a closed-cell foam, they will not absorb water. We have the foam cut into an "egg crate" pattern for comfort. The base is 1/4", and the convoluted portion rises a maximum of an additional 1/2" above the base, for a total pad thickness of 3/4" maximum. Since the foam protrusions are solid foam instead of formed, they 'bounce back' pretty well, though they will compress with time and use.

Gossamer Gear nightlight sleeping pad website

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Sawyer Mini Water Filter

Weight 2 ounces

Our most popular filter just got smaller and lighter. The Mini weighs just 2 ounces and filters up to 100,000 gallons! What’s special about Sawyer filters is they filter to 0.1 micron absolute, exceeding EPA and NSF recommendations. Did we mention you can drink directly from the Mini, attach it to Sawyer Squeeze Pouches, use inline on a hydration pack, or attach it to the top of almost any bottled water? How about that for versatility? And like all Sawyer Filters; they are backflushable almost indefinitely. That means no expensive cartridges to replace, ever.

Sawyer mini water filter website

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Goose Feet Down Socks

Size large - Weight 2.4 ounces

Goosefeet are light weight down socks built by Ben Smith. These things are awesome, if you get cold feet you need a pair of these. We offer these in size Medium, Large, and Large+ with extra down. The Large+ have an extra 50% (.55oz) of down.  These down socks are constructed of 0.9oz per sq yd ripstop nylon and 800+ fill premium down, with top notch craftsmanship.

Goose Feet down socks website

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Titanium Goat Ptarmigan Bivy

Weight 4.9 ounces with full net hood

The top is made from Aspen Green Impetus 1.1 --- 15d x 15d silicone treated fabric that is highly water repellent and breathable.  The bottom is Dark Grey Impetus 1.2 --- 15d x 15d waterproof fabric that is silicone coated one side and PU coated on the other.  This new fabric drops the weight of the bivy by about 1 ounce. The bath tub floor of the Ptarmigan is unique in its construction. The one piece articulated bath  tub floor has no seams running vertical to the interface with the top fabric, which means no seam sealing is required in the floor.  The hood portion of the Ptarmigan is also articulated in the same  fashion as the floor for improved movement, room, and comfort.

Titanium Goat Ptarmigan bivy website

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The Black Rock Hat

Weight 1 ounce

These are cool! Light weight down beanies built by Evan Cabodi of Black Rock Gear. The ultimate in technology for your head.

The Black Rock Hat is made with ultralight ripstop fabric, 900 fill Canadian grey goose down, and lined with soft wicking dryline so it molds to your head and stays comfortably in place.

Blackrock Gear Hat Website

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LiteTrail Titanium Solid Fuel Cook System

Weight 3 ounces

The LiteTrail Titanium Solid Fuel Cook System contains everything you need for a complete ~3 ozultralight cook kit with a 550 mL capacity. Designed as one unit, to work together as a whole, our cook system includes a super ultralight (SUL) cookpot with or without handles and lid, solid fuel stove / stand, wind screen, ground protection and a premium Cuben Fiber storage stuff sack.

LiteTrail Cook System Website