I'm a bit of a gear freak when it comes to the backcountry, so for anyone that is also interested in backpacking gear, etc., I'll list the major gear I'm taking on my overnighter tomorrow and critique it when I get back. Yeah, it may look like I'm somewhat obsessive over it, but (to me) it matters. A lot. Usually you are not going to get a lot of help, so you need to have very good (light, durable, works every time) equipment.

- Backpack: Osprey Atmos 50
- Boots: Vasque Breeze 2.0 GTX
- Tent: Hilleberg Enan
- Trekking poles: Leki Makalu Summit Anti-shock
- Sleeping Bag: Mountain Hardwear Lamina 45 Degree Thermal Q (I don't use one bag for all seasons. This is my Summer bag)
- Ground pad: Big Agnes Insulated Air Core
- Stove: MSR PocketRocket
- Cookware: MSR Quick Solo System with a Sea to Summit Alpha Light Spork
- Hat: Tilley Endurables LTM3 Airflo Hat
- Socks: Wigwam Merino Comfort Hiker
- T-Shirt: Smartwool NTS Micro 150 Combo Tee
- Underwear (and this is more important than you can possibly imagine): Smartwool NTS Micro 150 Boxer Brief
- Shorts: The North Face and I have no idea what style they are. I don't think you can get them any more, but I love 'em.
- Rain jacket: Patagonia Torrentshell
- Rain pants: Marmot PreCip
- Knife: Buck Redpoint
- Gun: Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380
- Hydration system: 3 liter Camelbak with a 2 liter Platypus for backup
- Water filter: MSR Sweetwater
- Headlamp: Princeton Tec VIZZ LED
- Watch: Luminox Series 3150

All of the above (minus the clothes, gun, knife and watch), including 5 liters of water and 3 meals = 29 pounds and fits very comfortably in my Osprey pack. I was even able to take the top section of the pack off and leave it at home.

This post was edited on 6/14/15 at 7:53 pm

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Posted by deeprig9

Unincorporated Ozora, Georgia

Member since Sep 2012

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Posted on 6/14/15 at 7:37 pm to GoldenDawg

You forgot fuel.

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Posted by TideJoe

Member since Sep 2012

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Posted on 6/14/15 at 7:40 pm to GoldenDawg

Like it. I don't have a hike coming until the fall, but I'll list my core gear.

Pack: Osprey Atmos 65
Boots (shoes): Merrell Moab (I don't like boots)
Tent: Nemo Meta 2p
Bag: Marmot Sawtooth 15 (if cold), Marmot Down Bridger 40 (warm)
Pad: Big Agnes Insulated Air Core
Stove: Jetboil SOL (and fuel for deeprig)
Cookware: GSI collapsable bowl and cup, Light my fire spork
Hat: Smartwool beanie if cold, no hat if warm
Socks: Smartwool boot liner
Shorts (pants): Northface convertible
Rain jacket: Mountain Hardware shell
Knive: Leatherman Wave
Gun: Colt New Agent (.45 ACP)
Hydration: 2 liters in Nalgene, Katadyn Hiker Pro filter
Headlamp: Black Diamond Storm
Trekking Poles: Black Diamond Trail Shock Compact

Luxury items: Big Agnes Helinox chair, Exped pillow, liter of Four Roses SB in a Nalgene

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Posted by The Nino