Sub 10 Pound Base Weight

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Getting into lightweight backpacking can be an intimidating road. With so much different gear on the market and so many new things to learn, coupled with the wealth of differing opinions online, it’s tough to know where to start. Over the years, we’ve digested a lot of information, both in the field and online, and come up with what we see as the best middle ground kit available on the market. It’s entirely up to you to leave out a lot of items for a featherweight, minimalist kit, or add a lot for a plush (but heavy) car camping simulation, but here we present you with the balanced load, a ten pound base weight with all the amenities needed for a good extended stay in the wilderness.

Base weight is essentially all your gear, minus consumables, worn clothing and fuel. What you see in front of you is a versatile lineup, useful for a backyard overnight or a month long trek through the Alaskan bush, and the list can be easily tweaked to accommodate for specific conditions. Each item is usually interchangeable with several other cutting edge items on the market, so don’t hesitate to ask about the options, and then get out there and test it for yourself!

It is incredible the possibilities that open up once you reduce the weight on your back, and we are here to help you get there!

ProLite Gear Sub 10 Pound Gear List

TOTAL BASE WEIGHT: 4500g/158.7oz/9.92lbs

COOKING/HYDRATION/ETC		WEIGHT
	Snow Peak Lite Max Titanium Stove Titanium iso-butane canister stove.	53g/1.9oz
	Evernew Non-Stick Pot with Handle 0.9L titanium cooking pot. Perfect for one or two people.	129g/4.6oz
	MSR Titan Cup 400 ml titanium cup	59g/2.0oz
	Snow Peak Spork Titanium Spork	15g/0.6oz
	Evernew 1.5L Water Carry 1.5L collapsible water bottle for use with Sawyer Mini Filter.	15g/0.6oz
	Sawyer Mini Filter An absolute 0.1 micron water filtration system.	39g/1.4oz
	Black Diamond Spot The perfect “do-it-all” headlamp.	90g/3.2oz
	AMK 0.7 First Aid Kit Perfect for treating basic injuries in the backcountry.	221g/7.8oz

COOKING/HYDRATION/ETC TOTAL WEIGHT: 642g/22.6oz/1.42lb

SHELTER/SLEEP SYSTEM		WEIGHT
	Big Agnes Scout UL2 Single Wall 2 person shelter.	956g/33.7oz
	Thermarest NeoAir X Lite 2.5″ inflatable sleeping pad with an R-Value of 3.2.	350g/12.3oz
	Exped UL Air Pillow Inflatable Pillow Size Medium, ultralight inflatable pillow.	58g/2.0oz
	Western Mountaineering Summerlite 32° summer weight down sleeping bag.	542g/19.1oz

SHELTER/SLEEP SYSTEM TOTAL WEIGHT: 1906g/67.2oz/4.20lb

Clothing		WEIGHT
	Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Hooded Down Jacket Wear around camp and to bed for added warmth.	208g/7.3oz
	Montane Minimus Mountain Jacket Fully waterproof and fully featured rain coat.	232g/8.2oz
	Patagonia Houdini Wind Pant Highly water resistant and fully windproof pants.	98g/3.5oz
	Western Mountaineering Flash Bootie Down bootie for around camp or supplemental sleep insulation.	127g/4.5oz
	Western Mountaineering Flash Pant Down pant for around camp or as supplemental sleep insulation.	180g/6.5oz

CLOTHING TOTAL WEIGHT: 845g/29.8oz/1.86lb

Packing		WEIGHT
	Hyperlite Mountain Gear 2400 Windrider 2400 cu in/40L frameless cuben fiber hybrid backpack with two aluminum stays. Comfortable carry to 30+ lbs.	846g/29.8oz
	Hyperlite Mountain Gear Cuben Fiber Stuff Sack Size Large stuff sack.	14g/0.5oz
	Granite Gear eVent Uberlight CTF3 Drysack Size Small (13L) waterproof roll-top stuff sack for sleeping bag.	20g/0.7oz

PACKING TOTAL WEIGHT: 880g/31.0oz/1.94lb

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS		WEIGHT
With this sub 10 pound gear list you have 8 ounces(226.8 grams) left over for miscellaneous items like tooth brush, tooth paste, lip balm, sun screen, lightweight knife, a lighter, etc. Just be sure to repackage items into the smallest and lightest weight containers that are practical to use.		226.8g/8oz

MISCELLANEOUS TOTAL WEIGHT: 227g/8oz