Desert Ultralight Packing List
Expect hot, sunny days; chilly nights; dry conditions; sharp and abrasive terrain Get warm, wicking fabrics; breathable footwear; durable gear; minimalist shelter
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Pack
Lightweight luxe
Deuter ACT Zero 60+10; $169, 3 lbs. 1 oz.
Superlight
Six Moon Designs Comet; $160, 1 lb. 13 oz.
Tent
Lightweight luxe
Tarptent Double Rainbow; $260, 2 lbs. 6 oz.
Superlight
Brooks Range Ultralight Solo Tarp; $75, 6.7 oz. (sleeps one or two)
Bag
Lightweight luxe
Marmot Atom; $259, 1 lb. 5 oz.
Superlight
Western Mountaineering HighLite; $270, 1 lb.
Shoe
Five Ten Camp Four; $100, 2 lbs.
Pad
Nemo Tuo; $75, 1 lb. 6 oz.
Shell
Marmot Nano; $250, 8 oz. Reservoir MSR Dromedary 3-liter water bag; $37, 7 oz.
