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Alpine Ultralight Packing List

Expect intense cold and wind; sudden storm bursts; steep and rocky scrambling. Get down insulation; sturdy shelter; supportive footwear.

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Pack

Lightweight luxe

GoLite Pursuit; $150, 3 lbs.

Superlight

ULA Equipment Circuit; $180, 2 lbs. 3.2 oz.

Tent

Lightweight luxe

Big Sky Evolution 2P; $350, 2 lbs. 12.7 oz.

Superlight

RAB Super Light Bivi; $240, 1 lb.

Bag

Lightweight luxe

MontBell U.L. S.S. Down Hugger #3; $279, 1 lb. 7 oz.

Superlight

The North Face Elephant’s Foot; $129, 1 lb. 2 oz.

Pad

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir; $120, 13 oz.

Shoe

Kayland Zephyr; $190, 2 lbs. 7 oz.

Insulation

MontBell Ex Light Down Jacket; $160, 5.7 oz.

Shell

Patagonia Stretch Ascent; $300, 1 lb. 1 oz.

Sunglasses

Uvex MP1; $100, .1 oz.

Trekking poles

Leki Thermolite Aergon XL; $150, 1 lb. 1 oz.

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