Mike
Feb 20 - Feb 23, 2023
4 days
55 - 86 F
68 MI
68 mile hike through the Ocala section of the Florida National Scenic Trail. Full disclosure: I had to bail out at the beginning of the second day after 28 miles due to a knee injury, but this is the gear I carried. Over 40 sucks.
8.21 lb
Base Weight9.79 lb
Consumables3.76 lb
Worn21.76 lb
Total Weight| Item | Product Name | Manufacturer | Notes | Price | Worn | Consumable | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Backpack | Nero 38L | Zpacks | 9.75 oz | ||||
1 | Backpack Accessory | Shoulder Pocket | Zpacks | 0.6 oz | ||||
1 | Stuff Sack | Mesh (ditty) | Dutchware Gear | 0.15 oz | ||||
1 | Stuff Sack | DCF 5"x6" | Zpacks | 0.1 oz | ||||
1 | Stuff Sack | DCF 3.5"x5" | Zpacks | 0.05 oz | ||||
1 | Pack Liner | Nylofume Bag | Gossamer Gear | 0.9 oz |
| Item | Product Name | Manufacturer | Notes | Price | Worn | Consumable | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Bear Sack | Ursack Major | Ursack | 7.25 oz | ||||
1 | Food Bag, OP | 12"x20" | Loksak | 1.2 oz |
| Item | Product Name | Manufacturer | Notes | Price | Worn | Consumable | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Tent | Notch- silnylon | Tarptent | 25.1 oz | ||||
4 | Stakes | Easton Aluminum 6" Stake | Easton | 1.2 oz |
| Item | Product Name | Manufacturer | Notes | Price | Worn | Consumable | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sleep Pad | R 2.3 | NeoAir UberLite | Regular | Therm-a-Rest | 8.8 oz | ||||
1 | Sleep Pad | 1/8" Thinlight Foam Pad | Gossamer Gear | 1.25 oz | ||||
1 | Pillow | Aeros | Sea to Summit | 2 oz | ||||
1 | Ear Plugs | Foam plugs in tiny ziplock | Unknown | 0.05 oz | ||||
1 | Quilt | 40° | Enigma Apex | Enlightened Equipment | $ 200.00 | 16.7 oz |
| Item | Product Name | Manufacturer | Notes | Price | Worn | Consumable | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Water Filter | BeFree | 1 L | Katadyn | 2.15 oz | ||||
2 | Water Bottle | 1 L | Cheap 1 L Bottle | Misc. | 1.5 oz | ||||
1 | Bleach | 3 mL Mini Dropper | empty weight | LiteSmith | 0.05 oz |
| Item | Product Name | Manufacturer | Notes | Price | Worn | Consumable | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Stuff Sack | DCF Pot Sack | LiteAF | 0.1 oz | ||||
1 | Alcohol Stove Set-up | Kojin burner (0.5 oz); QiWiz tripod stand (0.2 oz); QiWiz titanium windscreen (0.55 oz) | Trail Designs & Qi-Wiz | 1.25 oz | ||||
1 | Cook Pot | Titanium 600 | Snow Peak | 2.8 oz | ||||
1 | Pot Lid | Aluminum Foil | Misc. | 0.1 oz | ||||
1 | Spork | Ti Spork | Vargo | 0.3 oz | ||||
1 | Fuel Bottle | Small Water Bottle | 8 oz | Misc. | 0.35 oz | ||||
1 | Lighter | Mini Bic Lighter | Bic | 0.35 oz | ||||
1 | Booze Flask | Soft Flask | Shark Skinz | 0.4 oz |
| Item | Product Name | Manufacturer | Notes | Price | Worn | Consumable | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Mini Bidet | Culo Clean | 0.4 oz | |||||
1 | Hand Sanatizer | Small 1 oz bottle | empty weight | Purell | 0.2 oz | ||||
1 | Towel | 12"x12" | Lightload | 0.3 oz | ||||
1 | Chap Stick Mini | Mini SPF 30 chap stick | Misc. | 0.2 oz | ||||
1 | Trowel | The Deuce 2 | The Tent Lab | 0.55 oz | ||||
1 | Bug Dope | 3 mL Mini Dropper | empty weight | Litesmith | 0.05 oz | ||||
1 | Hygiene Kit | Inside 4”x5” OP Sak: Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, Advil, floss, SPF 50 (base weight) | Misc. | 0.95 oz | ||||
1 | Anti-Chafe Lotion | empty weight | Salty Britches | Salty Britches | 0.1 oz |
| Item | Product Name | Manufacturer | Notes | Price | Worn | Consumable | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Watch | Fenix 5 | Garmin | Worn | 3.5 oz | |||
1 | Headlamp | NU20 | Nitecore | 1.15 oz | ||||
1 | Phone | iPhone 12 mini | Apple | 5.95 oz | ||||
1 | Charging Pack | 10K mAh | Anker | 6.3 oz | ||||
1 | Charging Cables | iPhone, watch, inReach Mini | iPhone & Garmin | 1 oz | ||||
1 | Charging Wall Plug | QC 3.0 usb-A | Litesmith | 1.85 oz |
| Item | Product Name | Manufacturer | Notes | Price | Worn | Consumable | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Hat | Dorky Sun Hat | Sun Day Afternoons | Worn | 3.65 oz | |||
1 | Shirt | Long Sleeve | SPF Sun Hoodie | REI | Worn | 8.7 oz | |||
1 | Shorts | Synthetic Running Shorts w/ Liner | Large | Asics | Worn | 5.4 oz | |||
1 | Bandana | Trimmed bandana | Unknown | Worn | 0.55 oz | |||
1 | Rain Jacket | AGG Silnylon | Large | AntiGravityGear | 6.6 oz | ||||
2 | Socks | Hiking | Est. Weight | Multiple Brands | 2 oz | ||||
1 | Sweater | 1/4 Zip Fleece | Medium | Columbia | 7.6 oz |
| Item | Product Name | Manufacturer | Notes | Price | Worn | Consumable | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Socks | Hiking | Est. Weight | Multiple Brands | Worn | 1 oz | |||
1 | Gaiters | Trail Gaiters | Giardia | Large | Dirty Girl | Worn | 1.3 oz | |||
1 | Shoes | Lone Peak 6 | 11.5 | Altra | Worn | 25.3 oz |
| Item | Product Name | Manufacturer | Notes | Price | Worn | Consumable | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Hand Sanatizer | 1 oz Bottle | Purell | 1.2 oz | ||||
1 | Soap | Unscented | Dr. Bronner's | 0.2 oz | ||||
2 | Water (fl. oz) | 35.2 oz per liter | Misc. | 70.4 oz | ||||
3 | Fuel (fl. oz.) | 0.8 oz per fl oz | Denatured Alcohol | 2.4000000000000004 oz | ||||
81.5 | Food | Base 1 oz. | Misc. | 81.5 oz | ||||
1 | Bug Dope | 3 mL | Unknown | 0.1 oz | ||||
1 | Toothpaste Tabs | Chewable Tabs | Peppermint | Unknown | 0.05 oz | ||||
2 | Ibuprofen (12 tabs) | 0.2 oz per 12 tabs | Advil | 0.4 oz | ||||
1 | Anti-Chafe Lotion | Salty Britches | Salty Britches | 0.4 oz |
| Item | Product Name | Manufacturer | Notes | Price | Worn | Consumable | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sunglasses | Wazee | Native | Worn | 1.1 oz | |||
1 | Trekking Poles | LT-4 (pair) | Gossamer Gear | Worn | 7.5 oz |
| Item | Product Name | Manufacturer | Notes | Price | Worn | Consumable | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Knife | Swiss Classic | Swiss Army | Worn | 0.75 oz | |||
1 | ID Bracelet | Road iD | Worn | 0.65 oz | ||||
1 | Neck Lanyard | Compass, whistle, Photon light | Misc. | Worn | 0.7 oz | |||
1 | GPS/Emer. Beacon | InReach Mini | Garmin | 3.6 oz | ||||
1 | First Aid Kit | First Aid | Misc. | 2.5 oz | ||||
1 | Tourniquet | EDC TQ | Snake Staff Systems | 1.15 oz | ||||
1 | Gear Repair Kit | Misc. gear repair items | Misc. | 0.4 oz | ||||
1 | Pepper Spray | Small | Defender | Unkown | $ 19.00 | 4.15 oz |