Freedom of Ultralight–COCC Community Education Slides
ONLINE:
The Packable Life
https://www.thepackablelife.com/hiking/gear/ultralight-backpacking-gear
REI Ultralight Backpacking
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ultralight-backpacking.html
CleverHiker Ultralight Backpacking Basics
https://www.cleverhiker.com/blog/ultralight-backpacking-basics
CleverHiker Lightweight Backpacking Basics Video Series
https://www.cleverhiker.com/lightweight-gear-basics
Gearplanning Spreadsheet
https://blackwoodspress.com/blog/2755/backpacking-gear-planner-2/
BOOKS
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, Washington: Section Hiking from the Columbia River to Manning Park. Asars, Tami, 2017
Barber Library 2nd Floor GV199.42.W2 P343
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, Oregon : Section Hiking from Donomore Pass to Bridge of the Gods, Eli Boschett, Eli. 2016
Barber Library 2nd Floor GV199.42.07 B68
Trail tested : a thru-hiker’s guide to ultralight hiking and backpacking. Lichter, Justin, 2021.
Barber Library 2nd Floor GV199.5 .L34 2021
GEAR
Gossamer Gear
https://www.gossamergear.com
Garage Grown Gear
https://www.garagegrowngear.com/
Hyperlite Gear
https://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com
GEAR LISTS
Halfway Anywhere Ultimate Gear List
Treeline Review Gear List and Strategies
Cat’s Ultralight Gear List
–tent (Z-Pak Triplex, carried by partner and selected to accommodate a tall hiker)
–REI Magma 30 Women’s Sleeping bag 1 lb 6.5oz OR Z Pack 10 degrees sleeping bag (1 lb 4 oz)
–Thermarest Z Lite accordion sleeping pad 9.2 oz
–Jetboil Stash stove 7.1 oz (minus an ounce or so for omitting stand)
–one to two Ziplock 16 oz containers + lids (cold soaking, tea cup, bowl) + plastic spoon (4.8 oz)
–backpacking spoon
–one pair smartwool PhD socks
–REI Women’s Magma 850 Down Hoodie
–third generation hand-me-down REI boys long underwear pants (replaced by Patagonia long underwear pants)
–Patagonia long underwear top (substituted Patagonia sun hoody in desert)
–one pair Patagonia underwear
–Eddie Bauer ultralight rain jacket (did not bring in desert)
–Outdoor Research ultralight rain pants (did not bring in desert)
–travel toothbrush, toothpowder, small tube sunblock, comb
–trowel, TP and hand sanitizer
–Petzl Bindi rechargable headlamp (35 g)
–small rechargable battery block, wall block, two charging cords
–First aid kit: motrin, several size bandages, tylenol, leukotape, spare keys, permits.
[Worn items: Brooks running shorts, Smartwool PhD socks, lightweight running shirt, Patagonia underwear, running hat, sunglasses]
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