Recon’s Gear Lists
These lists vary by season, activity, and are always evolving, as I learn and find better options!
Summer Backpacking Gear List
| ITEM | MAKE / MODEL | WEIGHT | PRICE |
| Backpack | Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L, Small | 1 lbs 14.0 oz | $270 |
| Pack Liner | (Clear heavy-duty trash bag) | 1.2 oz | $2 |
| Tent | Tarptent Rainbow | 1 lb 14.0 oz | $279 |
| Tent Footprint | Dupont Tyvek, 3ft x 7ft | 4.8 oz | $8 |
| Tent Stakes | Vargo Titanium Nail Peg x 6 | 1.8 oz | $16 |
| Sleeping Bag | WM Ultralite (20F), 5’6” Length | 27.0 oz | $475 |
| Sleeping Bag Sack | Granite Gear, Dry Compression (13L) | 3.0 oz | $33 |
| Sleeping Bag Liner | None | 0 | $0 |
| Sleeping Pad | Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Womens | 11.0 oz | $160 |
| —–HYDRATION—– | |||
| Water Purification | Sawyer Squeeze | 2.5 oz | $40 |
| Purification Acc’s | Sawyer Cleaning Coupling | 0.2 oz | $0 |
| Purification Backup | Potable Aqua, Chlorine Diox Tabs, 8 | 0.1 oz | $10 |
| Water Bottles | Smartwater disposable 1L bottle (2) | 2.6 oz | $2 |
| Water Bladder | Platypus 1L SoftBottle | 0.8 oz | $9 |
| ——KITCHEN—— | |||
| Stove | Snow Peak GigaPower GS-100AR | 3.0 oz | $50 |
| Pot | Snow Peak Trek 900 Ti (no lid) | 3.5 oz | $53 |
| Utensil | GSI Lexan Spoon | 0.3 oz | $2 |
| Fuel Canister | MSR Isobutane/Propane 8oz | 13.1 oz | $6 |
| Food Bag | ZPacks Rolltop Food Bag (12L) | 1.5 oz | $39 |
| Multi-tool | Swiss Army Mini | 1.0 oz | $18 |
| Bottle Opener | BevMo Ring Opener | 0.2 oz | $4 |
| —–TOILETRIES—– | |||
| Toothbrush | Topcare | 0.5 oz | $1 |
| Toothpaste | Crest Whitening | 1.2 oz | $1 |
| Hand Sanitizer | Topcare Antibacterial | 2.3 oz | $1 |
| Toilet Paper | Generic 2-ply | 0.5 oz | $1 |
| Trowel | Deuce of Spades | 0.6 oz | $20 |
| First Aid Kit | Assorted supplies | 6.4 oz | $23 |
| Itch Relief | Afterbite Original, 14ml | 0.7 oz | $3 |
| Wet Wipes | Wet Ones 20-pack | 3.0 oz | $1 |
| —-ELECTRONICS—- | |||
| Phone | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | 5.0 oz | $450 |
| Watch/Altimeter | Suunto Core | 2.1 oz | $300 |
| Headlamp | Petzl Actik, rechargeable | 3.1 oz | $55 |
| Battery | Anker Astro 13400 mAh | 8.4 oz | $30 |
| USB Adapter | Anker, Powerport II | 2.9 oz | $13 |
| USB Cords | Micro 2-ft (qty 2) | 1.4 oz | $0 |
| —-MISCELLANEOUS—- | |||
| Compass | None | 0.0 oz | $0 |
| Maps | Guthook PNT App | 0.0 oz | $30 |
| Notebook | Rite in the Rain 3”x5” | 1.9 oz | $3 |
| Cards/Cash | Assorted Cards, Cash, Stamps | 1.1 oz | $0 |
| Bug Net | Sea-to-Summit Headnet | 1.0 oz | $12 |
| Carabiner | Mini size | 0.7 oz | $1 |
| Marker | Sharpie Fine Point, Black | 0.3 oz | $1 |
| —-CLOTHING, PACKED—- | |||
| Stuff Sack | REI 10L Lightweight Stuff Sack | 0.6 oz | $13 |
| Socks, Sleeping | Darn Tough Calf sock, Medium | 2.6 oz | $18 |
| Socks, Hiking | Darn Tough ¼ Sock Hike/Trek, Med | 2.2 oz | $18 |
| Underwear | Jockey Travel Microfiber, Small | 1.6 oz | $15 |
| Baselayer, Bottom | None | 0.0 oz | $0 |
| Baselayer, Top | Icebreaker Bodyfit 200 Top, Small | 7.3 oz | $90 |
| Bandana | PCT Class of 2015 | 1.3 oz | $0 |
| Gloves | Outdoor Designs, fleece, Small | 1.3 oz | $10 |
| Hat | Sherpa wool beanie | 3.5 oz | $27 |
| Rain Jacket | Montbell Torrent Flier, Small | 8.2 oz | $160 |
| Down Jacket | Montbell Superior Down Parka,Small | 8.7 oz | $200 |
| Fleece Top | EMS fleece Vest, Small | 11.0 oz | $79 |
| —-CLOTHING, WORN—- | |||
| Shoes | New Balance 610v3 Trail Runners | 18.0 oz | $35 |
| Shoe Insoles | Superfeet Orange, Size D | 3.3 oz | $50 |
| Shirt | New Balance Running, Long Sleeve | 5.1 oz | $45 |
| Pants | REI Sahara Convertible Pant, W’s 2 | 10.3 oz | $65 |
| Socks | Darn Tough ¼ Sock Hike/Trek, Med | 2.2 oz | $17 |
| Underwear | Jockey travel microfiber, Small | 1.6 oz | $15 |
| Hat | Montbell Lightweight Trail cap | 1.3 oz | $30 |
| Sunglasses | Generic, Polarized | 0.7 oz | $20 |
| —-OTHER, AS NEEDED—- | |||
| Bear Canister | Garcia Backpacker’s Cache | 43.7 oz | $75 |
| Bear Spray | Counter Assault, 10.2oz w/ holster | 14.8 oz | $50 |
| Microspikes | Kahtoola Microspikes, Medium | 11.8 oz | $60 |
| Ice Axe | Black Diamond Raven Pro | 14.2 oz | $99 |
Total Base Weight: 14 lbs, 1.5 oz. With 5 days of food and 2L of water, I’m around 28 lbs.
Winter Backpacking Gear List
| ITEM | MAKE / MODEL | WEIGHT | PRICE |
| Coming Soon… | |||
Technical Mountaineering Gear List
| ITEM | MAKE / MODEL | WEIGHT | PRICE |
| Backpack | |||
| Pack Cover | |||
| Tent | |||
| Tent Footprint | |||
| Coming Soon… |
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