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.