Share your current camping/hiking/bushcraft kit and its weight

[ADz]

Hi, just looking for some ideas, thought I would create a thread to see what others "current" kit is and its total weight. I recently went on a wild camping trip and think I over-did it weight wise although I havent managed to weight mine yet as scales are broken but will do soon and add to topic.

So would anybody be kind enough to share their current kit list (What they take out most on each trip) and weight/approx weight of each item please as I think it would be a good source of info/ideas for people.

Thnx in advance ;)

[TreeCamper]

A lot depends on the duration of the camp. It also depends on whether its a good long walk in or a car camp.


If I am having an overnighter with a reasonable walk over rough terrain. I don't worry too much about weight as long as it fits in my 65 litre Ruck. I will tie the odd the thing to the outside too.

TC

[rich290185]

i think mine weighed i about 23 kg, hammock,tarp, sleeping bag/mat,cooking gear,clothes,food,bits n bobs bag is that a lot? :confused:

[treefrog]

I would be a very happy camper(pardon the pun) if I could find the time to sort and weigh my gear!
Basically here it is...you gotta deal with three things: shelter, sleeping and nourishment. Bring the most
efficient amount of gear for handling those problems and to match the duration of the trip, and that's all you have to do.

Happy camping,
Jack

[Martin]

23Kg is a lot if you are going to walk far from the car. If you have easy access to transport then why not take what you like? I recently packed for a couple of days backpacking and I managed to get my pack down to around 10Kg, excluding water. That included, tent, sleeping bag, Thermarest, pocket rocket stove with fuel, Ti 100ml billy, Ti long handled spoon, Thermarest chair, food, puritabs, waterproofs, first aid kit, map and compass and some spare clothes. There would have been a couple of other bits and bobs which I can't recall now but that was basically it.

Martin

[Silverback]

cue the gear porn.........;)

[rich290185]

10kg wow!!!! to be fair 23kg did include 2l of water but still alot more than yours martin!

[Martin]

cue the gear porn.........;)

You know me so well. ;)

Martin

[Silverback]

You know me so well. ;)


:happy-clapping:

[jus_young]

Went heavy this weakend as the van was close. Didn't go short on the food with steak, mushrooms, pancakes malt loaf and a good few other bits and peices on the menu! Normally though I weigh in at about 12 kilos, excluding water, whether its tree or ground dwelling. It does really depend on the weather and how long the trip as this impacts on clothing and quantity of food. I also lose weight as the trip goes on due to the number of bugs feeding off me!

[FishyFolk]

Not got a clue, what it weighs, but I was surprised at how easily I hauled it really.

Bergan:
hammock with all the ropage
Bivvi bag
Sleeping bag
Sleeping bag II as an under quilt
Foam mat
Self inflating mat
Cook kit: Casserole + frying pan + whats in my Molle bag at all times + butane stove
food
1 litre of water in Nalgene bottle
Dry wool socks
dry pull over (fleece or wool)
t-shirt
Water proofs
long undies
Deflatable 10 litre water container (empty)

Molle bag contains:
Solo cook kit with trangia stove, meths, wind screen, tea, instant soup, wash up sponge
Fire kettle
16 oz camelbak bottle filled with apple juice (i need the extra energy boost)
First aid kit
S.H.T.F fire kit
Map and compass
Sitting pad
Leuku knife
Leatherman supertool 300
Wool hat and gloves
Head light
hand flash light
A book

On belt:
Knife and lmf fire steel
Flint and steel fire kit with tinder, extra flint and/or quartz, and char cloth + means to make more char cloth

In pocket:
Mobile phone, whistle, lighter(in zip lock bag), birch bark tinder I may pick on the way.

Around neck: Neck knife and LMF fire steel

[f0rm4t]

:shocked:
You gotta tell us what that lot weighs Rune.
How far was the yomp to the site?

[rich290185]

I guess you only take one at a time fishy? burgen set up is very close to what i carry - extra sleeping bag and foam mat

[FishyFolk]

:shocked:
You gotta tell us what that lot weighs Rune.
How far was the yomp to the site?

Just a kilometer up the hill from my house. And I ain't packing it again just to find out. :-)
But really it did not feel very heavy. Had it not been straight up, even I could have tabbed that load for miles, i I got to choose the speed of march.

Also I packed for a comfortable sleep, not for roughing it.

[f0rm4t]

And I ain't packing it again just to find out. :-)

Ha!
What if the wife was to give you an unexpected pass!? It should be packed and ready for immediate deployment. "Break Glass" style!

[FishyFolk]

Ha!
What if the wife was to give you an unexpected pass!? It should be packed and ready for immediate deployment. "Break Glass" style!

The molle bag and nalgene bag is always packed. Alll I have to do is fill them with water and I am off.
The rest need sto be unpacked as they need to be stored that way, or they will not work very well. Sleeping bags gets taken out and hanged, self inflatable mat stored rolled out
under our bed etc.

Allso I do not like to stress. I enjoy packing up, and make sure everything is to order before I go out...which reminds me I have forgotten to oil the hatchet after last time out...

[ADz]

My first wild camping trip last week was a bit of a let down because of the weight of my pack. I'm not exactly sure how heavy it was but it felt way to heavy for me, probably because I'm out of shape at the moment.

The pack I used was the Vango Pumori 60+10 which is 2.55kg by itself, then there was my sleeping bag which is the Vango Nitestar which is 1.6kg, My tent Wild Country Zephyros 1 which is 1.5kg, Trangia 27-6 1kg, then there was things like 2ltr platypus, extra clothes food, tools, personal items, power pack for phone, water proofs and other things. I'm not sure of total weight yet but the trail was up hill all the way so it felt like I had a elephant on my back.

I'm planning on getting a smaller/lighter pack like a Osprey exos, a lighter sleeping bag like down based one by Rab, maybe a smaller/lighter cook kit and try and reduce size/weight where I can so I can enjoy the walk more in future. I'll definitely keep the Trangia set though as its just awesome, will probably keep it for when a friend comes and can share the pack weight.

[FishyFolk]

My first wild camping trip last week was a bit of a let down because of the weight of my pack. I'm not exactly sure how heavy it was but it felt way to heavy for me, probably because I'm out of shape at the moment.

The pack I used was the Vango Pumori 60+10 which is 2.55kg by itself, then there was my sleeping bag which is the Vango Nitestar which is 1.6kg, My tent Wild Country Zephyros 1 which is 1.5kg, Trangia 27-6 1kg, then there was things like 2ltr platypus, extra clothes food, tools, personal items, power pack for phone, water proofs and other things. I'm not sure of total weight yet but the trail was up hill all the way so it felt like I had a elephant on my back.

I'm planning on getting a smaller/lighter pack like a Osprey exos, a lighter sleeping bag like down based one by Rab, maybe a smaller/lighter cook kit and try and reduce size/weight where I can so I can enjoy the walk more in future. I'll definitely keep the Trangia set though as its just awesome, will probably keep it for when a friend comes and can share the pack weight.

Are you sure you got your pack packed correctly and harness adjusted right?
Else, up hill is a struggle in any case, specially if you are out of shape. That is bitter experience speaking :-)

[ADz]

Are you sure you got your pack packed correctly and harness adjusted right?
Else, up hill is a struggle in any case, specially if you are out of shape. That is bitter experience speaking :-)

Yeah it was packed correctly. Not 100% sure on if I had it adjusted right but I think so as it felt comfortable at first, weight seemed to be on hips but just seemed too much after a while.

I think I'm going to try and weigh it in parts and see what it totals to get a better idea. However I still think I want to reduce size of pack/weight etc as it would just make the trip more enjoyable either way.

[FishyFolk]

Yeah it was packed correctly. Not 100% sure on if I had it adjusted right but I think so as it felt comfortable at first, weight seemed to be on hips but just seemed too much after a while.

I think I'm going to try and weigh it in parts and see what it totals to get a better idea. However I still think I want to reduce size of pack/weight etc as it would just make the trip more enjoyable either way.

Whenever I do that I just fill up with other things that are "nice to have"....

[jus_young]

My first wild camping trip last week was a bit of a let down because of the weight of my pack. I'm not exactly sure how heavy it was but it felt way to heavy for me, probably because I'm out of shape at the moment.

The pack I used was the Vango Pumori 60+10 which is 2.55kg by itself, then there was my sleeping bag which is the Vango Nitestar which is 1.6kg, My tent Wild Country Zephyros 1 which is 1.5kg, Trangia 27-6 1kg, then there was things like 2ltr platypus, extra clothes food, tools, personal items, power pack for phone, water proofs and other things. I'm not sure of total weight yet but the trail was up hill all the way so it felt like I had a elephant on my back.

I'm planning on getting a smaller/lighter pack like a Osprey exos, a lighter sleeping bag like down based one by Rab, maybe a smaller/lighter cook kit and try and reduce size/weight where I can so I can enjoy the walk more in future. I'll definitely keep the Trangia set though as its just awesome, will probably keep it for when a friend comes and can share the pack weight.

Watch out, when you start going down the lightweight route it can get very addictive and a little pricey. I know - 'My name is Justin and I am a lightweight addict'. There, I said it now so the therapy can begin :ashamed:

[treefrog]

This link might help...
http://www.mec.ca/AST/ContentPrimary/Learn/HikingAndCamping/HikingAndCamping101/LightweightPacking.jsp

[ADz]

Watch out, when you start going down the lightweight route it can get very addictive and a little pricey. I know - 'My name is Justin and I am a lightweight addict'. There, I said it now so the therapy can begin :ashamed:

Indeed, I'm addicted to buying new stuff and replacing current even before Ive gone down the lightweight route so I know its gunna be hard now I have decided to go lighter. So far though I've got an additional stove which is the Optimus Crux + Weekend pot kit which will be a great lighter alternative to my Trangia 27-6 which is quite light in itself at only 1kg.

Next will be to replace my Vango Pumori 60+10 with a Osprey 46 or 58 which I really like the look and sound of.


This link might help...
http://www.mec.ca/AST/ContentPrimary/Learn/HikingAndCamping/HikingAndCamping101/LightweightPacking.jsp

Thnx bud. Will have a good look at this :)

[jus_young]

Can definitely recommend the exos 46 although it's not so much weight but bulk that becomes a problem when only having 46 litres of space. That is the other battle I am having with my gear.

[ADz]

Can definitely recommend the exos 46 although it's not so much weight but bulk that becomes a problem when only having 46 litres of space. That is the other battle I am having with my gear.

Yeah that's what I'm afraid of. I really want to get my kit down in size/weight and coming from a 70 litre (10 for sleeping bag area) backpack which was full to the brim is going to be difficult I think.

A big chunk was my extra set of clothing and my personal items so I may decide to leave my out extra clothing and rely on waterproofs or maybe a thinner/lighter secondary pair as emergency and also cut down on personal items where I can.

[Martin]

Go for the Exos 58 instead. You don't have to fill it up and you can cinch down the volume to make it a smaller capacity.

Going light weight is not only more enjoyable, it's also safer when in rough terrain. You can be more sure footed and avoid over balancing when you don't have 20Kg+ on your back.

A more controversial idea is to ditch the walking boots and to opt for light weight trainers or fell running shoes. I have done this a few times and found it to be an excellent option. I have a pair of Salomon XA Pro 3D GTX trail running shoes and never feel that my feet are not properly supported. The feel I get from the ground is excellent and being Goretex they are waterproof too although this doesn't stop every drip from getting in the top. The top leaking problem can be easily countered with some short, orienteering gaiters. More and more hill walkers are ditching the boots for three season use, in favour of lightweight shoes.

Martin

[ADz]

Thnx for advice bud, Think I'm gunna invest in 58 :)

[ADz]

I managed to bag (excuse the pun) the exos 46 from ebay for £65. I would have probably preferred the Jungle Green 58 but for the price I got it for I couldn't grumble. If I like the pack once I have tried it I will probably invest in a new 58 at some point when I have more funds to play with. :)

[SimonB]

I recently went on an overnight meet in a bid to rest my gear for an upcoming weekend outing..

I had a 65 ltr eurohike Pathfinder pack,
Map and compass in cover,
2.5 ltr of water in alloy bottles,
A meths stove and fuel,
A gas stove and fuel as backup,
Vango sleeping bag,
Army bivvy bag,
1 man single skin tent,
Sleeping mat,
waterproof coat,
Food,
Survival kit,
Tinder kit,
Cooking kit,
brew kit,
food,
Comprehensive first aid kit.
Joggy bottoms
spare socks.

At a guesstimate, 25-30 kilo.


I would rather carry more to cover lots of eventualities, than not carry and fall foul..

On the upcoming weekend, I am walking 16 miles, over the peak district...
I now know the kit I will be carrying,( bar a few bushcrafty thngs), will keep me safe.....

I am happy with the weight, how it's loaded, and how I carry it.

Personal preference.. If you don't feel happy carrying it, work on losing it.

[Silverback]

On the same meet as Simon but I stayed for 2 nights.

In my Luggage ;)

Tarp 3 x 3
Hammock & Suspension kit
Underquilt
Down 3 season Sleeping bag
Water Bottle 58 patt full
US army metal mug
mess tins UK issue
shemagh
gloves pairs 2
wooly hat
Food
Survival kit
Tinder kit
Cooking kit
brew kit
First aid kit
spare socks.
meths stove and fuel
knife & folding saw
radio
head torch
millbank bag
Large poly bag
Waterproof overtrousers
Poncho
wash kit

On my person Swedish army snow smock, felt hat and an army issue fleece jacket

Carried in a 35 L NI Patrol Sack and an army issue ammo grab bag probs weighing in at 20 kgs in total

Like Simon I am happy with the weight, how it's loaded, and how I carry it.....I often carry more, over rougher terrain and in harsher conditions

[ADz]

Thnx for all the replies guys. I'm currently working on my new kit as first was way too big/heavy. I have swapped....

Vango Pumori 60+10 > Osprey Exos 46
Trangia 27-6 > Optimus Crux Weekend HE Set (although I may be swapping that for solo kit version)
Vango Nitestar 250 > Tesco Micro-Lite+Liner (although im looking at couple of others at the moment)

Basically just trying to cut bulk and weight down wherever I can at the moment and will update full list just before going on next trip which should hopefully be near end of month.

[Shewie]

When I did the TGO Challenge in May my pack weight was 8.2kg including fuel and food for 3 days, we resupplied on route.

Not what I'd call bushcrafty kit but this is the lightweight backpacking forum anyway, if anyone's interested in what I took details are on my blog (http://shewiesworld.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/tgo-challenge-2012-kit.html)

[Martin]

When I did the TGO Challenge in May my pack weight was 8.2kg including fuel and food for 3 days, we resupplied on route.

Not what I'd call bushcrafty kit but this is the lightweight backpacking forum anyway, if anyone's interested in what I took details are on my blog (http://shewiesworld.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/tgo-challenge-2012-kit.html)

Just read your blog on the challenge, Rich. Fantastically written and the photos are a real delight. I'd have got bored of the diary and photos before the end of day two (maybe day one). How are the feet now?

Martin

[Shewie]

Just read your blog on the challenge, Rich. Fantastically written and the photos are a real delight. I'd have got bored of the diary and photos before the end of day two (maybe day one). How are the feet now?

Martin


Thanks Martin, I'd recommend the TGO to anyone, next time I'm going to have a crack at a solo crossing with a few more summits I think.

The feet have just about healed, it's the knees that are playing up now :)

[ADz]

When I did the TGO Challenge in May my pack weight was 8.2kg including fuel and food for 3 days, we resupplied on route.

Not what I'd call bushcrafty kit but this is the lightweight backpacking forum anyway, if anyone's interested in what I took details are on my blog (http://shewiesworld.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/tgo-challenge-2012-kit.html)


Thnx bud, nice site/kit ideas, going to have good read. :)

[Shewie]

Thnx bud, nice site/kit ideas, going to have good read. :)

Cheers Adz, any questions fire away mate

[Kernowek Scouser]

Just to echo what has been said above, congratulations on a very well presented and informative blog. I spent a good chunk of my online time last evening reading though it, enjoying the adventures, admiring the many pictures and envying the kit list.

Thanks for sharing fella,

Atb.

Colin

[Shewie]

Just to echo what has been said above, congratulations on a very well presented and informative blog. I spent a good chunk of my online time last evening reading though it, enjoying the adventures, admiring the many pictures and envying the kit list.

Thanks for sharing fella,

Atb.

Colin

Cheers for the kind comments Colin, glad you enjoyed having a look

[GwersyllaCnau]

Just saw this thread and have just finished weighing all my kit.

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I am planning on getting some new lighter kit.