ULW - SUGGESTED GEAR LIST - Revised for 2010 |
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Here is a suggested list of gear that would enable a hiker to enter into the wonderful world of ULTRA light weight hiking and camping. The basic idea of ULW (Ultra Light Weight) bushwalking is to reduce your equipment down to the most minimal size and weight possible, generally making for an easier and more enjoyable walking experience. By sacrificing the “Luxury” items, ULW enthusiasts are able to move away from slow & exhausting walks with massive backpacks. For this list we set our selves the task of having enough gear for a 3 day walk in summer without exceeding 5kg. All the gear used in the list are off the shelf items. |
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| BACKPACK |
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Mont Light speed 1425 grams |
| SLEEPING GEAR |
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Thermarest ProLite Small 260 grams |
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Roman Palm I Sleeping bag 660 grams |
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Kookaburra Ultra Blue Tarp 350 grams |
| COOKING GEAR |
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MSR Pocket Rocket 85 grams |
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Sherpa Stainless Steel Pot 600ml 150 grams |
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Medium Sil Nylon stuff sack for food 10 grams |
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STS Polycarb Spork 25 grams |
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Matches wind/waterproof 10 grams |
| WATER STORAGE |
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MSR 6ltr Dromlite 162 grams |
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MSR hydration kit 68 grams |
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Micropur water sterilization tablets 10 grams |
| SPARE CLOTHES |
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Ice Breaker Oasis Crew 200 200 grams |
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Ice Breaker Tech Tee Rrint 140 125 grams |
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Exofficio sport breif 25 grams |
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Wigwam Outdoor pro socks 100 grams |
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Mont Adv. Light shorts (M) 200 grams |
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Mont Lifstyl Vented Shirt 175 grams |
| EMERGENCY EQUPMENT |
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Equip REC 3 first aid kit 275 grams |
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Emergency whistle 10 grams |
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Emergency Poncho 10 grams |
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GME Accusat Emergency Beacon 250 grams |
| BTIS AND PIECES |
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Opinel No. 7 (carbon Steel) Pocket Knife 50 grams |
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Buff bandanna 10 grams |
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Utlra protect 30+ roll on sun screen 50 ml 60 grams |
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Silva feild 7 compass 25 grams |
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Black Diamond Ion Head Torch 28 grams |
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Black Diamond 6V Battery 5 grams |
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Sea to summit Wilderness Wash soap 40ml 25 grams |
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10 meters of 2mm Cord 10 grams |
TOTAL: 4966 grams (4.9 Kg) |
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NOTE: The total weight listed here is what’s known as the Base Pack Weight. This does not include what’s often called Consumables, things like food, water and stove fuel. Obviously these are also crucial to any extended bush walk and can weigh quite a lot. Don’t forget to add the weight of these to get your total pack weight pack. Here is a quick guide to help calculate it: WATER - 1L of water weighs 1Kg. FOOD – Allow for about 750 grams of food per day. METHO – A Trangia stove holds about 30ml of fuel. It often takes all of that to cook one meal. |
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