Ultralight Gear Checklist

CLOTHING

• Synthetic short-sleeve t-shirt
• Midweight synthetic or fleece long-sleeve top
• Wind or rain shell (not both, under 12 ounces)
• Rainpants (optional)
• Lightweight synthetic trekking pants (zip-offs preferable)
• Lightweight synthetic shorts (optional)
• Down jacket (10 to 12 ounces)
• Socks (two pair, one doubles as mittens)
• Underwear (optional)
• Wool or fleece hat
• Sun hat

GEAR

• Internal frame pack or frameless rucksack (3,000 cubic inches or less, 2 pounds or less)
• Down sleeping bag (750 fill or better)
• Short sleeping pad (60″, closed foam or uninsulated air mattress)
• Tarp (siliconized nylon)
• Trekking poles (if needed for pitching tarp)
• Headlamp (small LED)
• Water bladder
• Alcohol or canister stove, fuel, and lighter (optional)
• Cookpot with lid (titanium or ultralight aluminum)
• Mug and spork
• Water treatment drops or tablets (chlorine dioxide or iodine)
• Bear canister (optional)
• First aid kit with razor blade (instead of knife)
• Map and compass
• Toiletries and trowel
• Stuff sacks (siliconized nylon)
• Sunscreen