Gear Checklist: Arctic Circle Path (Greenland)

ITEM WT. (OZ) SUB (oz) SUB (kg) COMMENTS           BACKPACK         Six Moon Designs Swift X         38     Assessment: https://www.thehikinglife.com/2023/02/review-six-moon-designs-swift-x-backpack/  Pack Liner (Trash Compactor Bag)           2     Low cost & efficient           40       1.13   SHELTER         MLD Duomid (with Solo Inside & Pole Jack) 27     Over two months within the Nordic area, the DuoMid held up like a champ in testing circumstances. I’ve been utilizing Mid-style shelters from MLD—specifically the SoloMid and DuoMid—for over a decade. I just like the no-fuss design and the stormworthiness-to-weight ratio. Stakes—Mixture of various fashions, together with MSR Groundhogs, Easton “Nails,” and shepherd’s hooks.    2.6                    29.6       0.84   SLEEPING SYSTEM         Pad – Thermarest NeoAir XTherm NXT         15     Assessment:   https://www.thehikinglife.com/2017/10/review-therm-a-rest-neoair-xtherm-sleeping-pad/ Quilt – Katabatic Sawatch (Lengthy / 900fp)         24     Conservatively rated at 15°F (-9°C) / I picked up the Sawatch in 2011, and after tons of of nights, it’s nonetheless going robust. Assessment of Katabatic Quilts            39       1.11   KITCHEN         LokSak 20×12 (Meals Bag)          1.2     Meals storage bag of selection because the 2000s. Opinions fluctuate, however I’ve all the time discovered them to be pretty sturdy (4 to six weeks of every day use) in case you don’t overfill them.  Toaks 700ml Titanium Pot 3.1      Range – SOTO Windmaster 3     Mild, steady, compact, and dependable. The Windmaster was advisable to me a number of years in the past by Naomi and Mike from Treeline Assessment, and it’s been a staple of my chilly/wet-weather equipment ever since. Titanium Lengthy-handled spoon          0.7     SmartWater Bottles 1 LT (2)          2.6                 10.6       0.3   FIRST AID / HYGIENE         Sunscreen (repackaged in tiny bottle)         Hand Sanitizer (repackaged in dropper bottle)       Aquamira (repackaged in dropper bottles)       Mini Toothbrush         Toothpaste (mini tube)         Dental Floss       Doubles as stitching thread Antiseptic Wipes (2)     Gauze         Triple Antibiotic Cream (tiny tube)         3M Micropore Medical Tape       Breathable, paper tape / Adheres nicely. Ibuprofen (6)       Stitching Needle       Tenacious Tape, Mini Tube Tremendous Glue (repairs)       To compensate for lack of stitching expertise.             4       0.11   CLOTHES         Rain Pants – Montbell Versalite        3.2     Thermal Underwear – Montbell Tremendous Merino Center Weight Tights        5.8       Rain Jacket – Montbell Peak Dry Shell (discontinued)        7     Present equal – Montbell Tremendous-Dry Peak Shell Jacket Insulation – Montane Allez Micro Hoodie (Discontinued)       6.8     Uber-light grid fleece with hood and 1 / 4 zip. One in all my favorite lively layers lately. Has been changed with the marginally heavier Protium Lite. Insulation – Montbell Plasma 1000 Alpine Down Parka        9.1     Nice warmth-to-weight ratio.  Further Socks – Darn Robust Hiker Micro Crew         2.6     Buff (Authentic Polyester)        1.4   Beanie, neck/face safety, condensation wipe, comfort retailer holdups if low on money. Montbell Chameece Liner gloves        0.9     Virtually 5 years of normal use and nonetheless going robust / The most effective liner gloves I’ve used. Mountain Laurel Designs Rain Mitts 1.2                       38.3       1.09   MISCELLANEOUS         Cellphone – iPhone 13          6.5     Cellphone Case – Otterbox Commuter for iPhone 13          1.6     Energy Financial institution – 10,000 Nitecore 5.3       Digital camera – Sony A6400 (w.18-135mm lens) + Mega Neoprene Case   28          Satellite tv for pc Messenger – Garmin inReach Mini 3.5         Superb battery life – a few month between prices (Be aware: I don’t use the monitoring function and have a tendency to restrict messages largely to the “In Camp” observe at day’s finish). Tripod – Pedco Ultrapod Light-weight/Mini 1.5         Stuff sacks – HMG Cuben Fiber (2)         2.4       Headlamp – Nitecore NU25         1.8     Glorious rechargeable headlamp. More often than not I have a tendency to make use of the low crimson setting to protect evening imaginative and prescient.  Montbell Slim Pockets         0.9     Love this little pockets. Use it each on path and off.  Swiss Military Traditional         0.7     Compass – Suunto M-3G World Professional         1.6     Adjustable declination and globally balanced needle  Deuce of Spades potty trowel         0.6       Map Bag – Quart Dimension Ziploc         0.2 Retains maps clear, dry & organized. Trekking pole – Montbell Alpine Carbon Pole Cam Lock          6.7           61.3       1.74             BASE WEIGHT   13.8 lbs     6.3 kg             ITEMS WORN         Shorts – Patagonia Baggies 7″       6.7     Mountain climbing shorts of selection since 2014/15. See Assessment. Base layer – Patagonia Tropic Consolation Hoody 2 (Discontinued)        7      Mild, ethereal, and good solar safety when mixed with the cap. Patagonia Cool Each day Hoody is comparable, simply with out the thumb loops and button. Hat – CDT Baseball Cap        3     Footwear – La Sportiva Extremely Raptors       25     Path runners of selection in rugged terrain since 2020. Impressively sturdy……..600 miles plus (1,000 km) per pair in testing circumstances. Double thumbs up Socks – REI Merino Wool liners       1.6 Soiled Lady Gaiters       1.2 Helpful for maintaining out filth and dust. I’ve been utilizing DG’s since 2007.  Watch – Suunto Ambit 3 (discontinued)         3     Sun shades       0.8     Polarized lenses, 100% UV safety, wrap-around.        48.5      1.37              TOTAL WEIGHT   16.8 lbs     7.6 kg