Trekking, Hiking and Camping Gear Summer and Shoulder Seasons
Puez-Geisler-Odle National Park Dolomites
Think lightweight first and foremost for an enjoyable hike!!!!
This is my gear list I cherry pick dependent on requirements and safety concerns. I attempt to keep dry carry weight under 19 pounds in summer, late spring and early autumn during 3-7 day treks. If trekking through Via Ferrata regions I add safety harness, lanyard and helmet for a total dry weight of about 21 pounds. For short weekend 2 night hikes I can lower my weight to under 15 pounds.
*Dry weight is without food, water and fuel.
New Summer Gear List for 2023
Carry System
Osprey Exos 48 1 .12 Kilos / 2.47 pounds
Val di Landro below Cristallo Group
Shelter System
Shelter System with Hammock 1591 grams / 3.5 pounds. Shelter System with Bug Bivy 1196 grams / 2.6 pounds.
DD Hammock Frontline Hammock | 850 grams Ground Bivy or Hammock Configuration
DD Hammock SuperLight Tarp | 460 grams
MSR Groundhog Tent Stakes 10 ea | 131 grams
Outdoor Research Bug Bivy | 454 grams *Optional vs Hammock*
Bag of Miscellaneous 6mm Paracord 15 m / Tenacious Tape / Duct Tape, Prusik cords, Elastic Cordage | 150 grams
Sleep System
Sleep System 1916 grams / 4.2 pounds
Western Mountaineering Alpinelite Sleeping Bag | 1000 grams
Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Compression Dry Sack (Sleeping Bag storage) 56 gr
ThermaRest NeoAir Xlite Pad (Large) | 250 grams
Vaude UL 2P Tent Floor Protector Ground Sheet | 350 grams
Water and Cooking Systems
Water and Cooking Systems 852 grams / 1.9 pounds
Katadyn BeFree Water Filtration System 3.0L | 100 grams
Aquamira Water Treatment Drops (Always Use after filtered water) | 57 grams
Sawyer Squeeze Filtration Filter (Backup) | 85 grams
Solo Stainless Steel 900 Pot | 221 grams
BRS-3000t Ultra Light Titanium Alloy Camping Stove | 25 grams
MSR Ceramic Flex Skillet | 200 grams
Typical Ultralight comfortable hiking gear loads
Extra Clothing
Extra Clothing 878 grams / 1.9 pounds
La Sportiva Hoodie Jacket | 330 grams
Outdoor Research Interstellar Hardshell | 308 grams
Exofficio Give-n-Go Mesh Undewear | 75 grams
Balega Blister Resist Quarter Mohair Socks | 85 grams
Mountain Hardwear Dome Perignon Beenie | 80 grams
Accessories
Accessories 3145 grams / 6.9 pounds
Black Diamond Revolt Headlamp | 97 grams
Swiss Army Knife Evolution 10 | 63 grams
Anker PowerPort Solar Lite 2 Power Supply | 355 grams
Garmin InReach Mini Satellite Communicator / GPS | 100 grams
Advanced First Aid Kit .7 & Leuko Tape | 227 grams
Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil dry bags 3-8 L and 3-13 L | 190 grams
Sawyer Picaridin Inspect Repellent Lotion | 113 grams
Hygiene Bag Soap, mesh wash glove, toothpaste toothbrush| 200 gr
Sun Block 50 + spf | 50 grams
Smart Phone with GPS | 150 grams
Petzel CORAX C51A2G Harness | 540 grams
Petzel Scorpio Vertigo Landyard | 380 grams
Petzel Mountaineering Helmet Meteor | 240 grams
Two 3 L locking freezer bags = One for Toilet Paper ( inner roll removed) and other for plenty of Fresh Wipes | 200 grams
Optional Equipment Summer
Trek Dependent / Optional Safety Equipment
Black Diamond Trail Ergo Trekking Poles | 512 grams
Petzel Volta 9mm Guide 30 m Rope | 1620 grams
Petzel Spirit Express 6 – 12 cm Quick Draws | 460 grams
Petzel Attache Locking Carabiners 5 ea | 280 grams
Petzel Micro Traxion Pully | 85 grams
Petzel Tibloc Emergency Ascender | 35 grams
Petzel Summit Ice Axe 66 cm | 400 grams
Petzel Reverso Belay Devices 2 ea | 114 grams
Petzel Dyneema Anchors / Slings 60-120 6 ea | 200 grams
Petzel LEOPARD LLF Crampons | 320 grams
