Gear Loadout - Balancing Comfort & Lightweight

Gear I packed for my 12-day Tahoe Rim Trail thru hike, not including food, water and fuel. Base weight was about 14 pounds including my bear can and micro spikes. Much of the gear I’ve owned and used for multiple hiking seasons.

Zpacks Women’s Arc Haul 60L backpack: https://tinyurl.com/2hmub8ds
Durston X-mid 1p tent: https://tinyurl.com/nh9mmv5f
MSR mini groundhog stakes: https://amzn.to/4lz7I1M
Guyline: https://tinyurl.com/487yxay5
Leki Women’s Cressida trekking poles: https://amzn.to/4lZLLZC
Zenbivy 25° light convertible quilt: https://tinyurl.com/34hffays
Zenbivy Light Half Sheet: https://tinyurl.com/y857zv3y
Zenbivy ultralight pillow large: https://tinyurl.com/kcps7nv9
Thermarest X-Therm NXT regular wide sleeping pad: https://amzn.to/4eMOgfa

Smartwater bottle 700ml
Katadyn BeFree 600 ml water filter: https://amzn.to/4kH3S5u
Evernew 2L water storage: https://amzn.to/40XrmvU
Nalgene UL 16oz wide mouth: https://amzn.to/4lsWknP

Bearikade Weekender bear can: https://tinyurl.com/yzww2av7
Toaks 700ml light cookpot: https://amzn.to/46dadBZ
BRS 3000t stove: https://amzn.to/4kHDTdY
Bamboo spoon: https://amzn.to/40kW0ze

Homemade medical kit
Homemade gear repair kit
Folding toothbrush: https://amzn.to/3TJbPvR
Pocket knife: https://amzn.to/4nQOPZy
Cork massage ball: https://amzn.to/4lQ1El6

Anker Nano 3-in-1 10,000 mAh: https://amzn.to/3GubwlI
Apple corded earpods: https://amzn.to/4lPY76k
Alpenblow micro inflator: https://tinyurl.com/3pk3y7s2
Zoleo: https://amzn.to/4lZnNO4
Air horn: https://amzn.to/3GMiVwE
Black Diamond headlamp

Atom Packs The Roo fanny pack: https://tinyurl.com/yn82f788
Trekker Joe’s water bottle sleeve: https://tinyurl.com/bde2ud48
Lightheart Gear stuff sacks: https://tinyurl.com/2s4b8vb3
Allmansright Krafs stuff sack: https://tinyurl.com/34w2346j
Nylofume pack liner: https://tinyurl.com/3bwxybme
Polycryo groundsheet: https://tinyurl.com/yasbukx9
Matador pocket blanket mini: https://amzn.to/44PCv30

Trowel: https://amzn.to/4lVuAZ2
Dr. Bronner’s soap: https://amzn.to/4lXAb14
WYSI wipes: https://amzn.to/4lsAi4F
Outdoor bidet: https://tinyurl.com/s9kmt4j5
Kula cloth: https://tinyurl.com/58due2ku
Nomadix tiny towel: https://tinyurl.com/y3wmfu9n
Sweedish cloth: https://amzn.to/40kbweC

Abib sunstick: https://amzn.to/3IwSBXW
Bug lotion: https://amzn.to/4fbcy2Z
Aquaphor: https://amzn.to/4lV52Ls
Sea to Summit bug headnet: https://amzn.to/4lAcBaM
Saltstick electrolytes: https://amzn.to/44whED5

Topo Althletic Traverse: https://amzn.to/4kzqAw5
Darn Tough socks: https://amzn.to/4lQ01E0
Stio CFS board pants: https://tinyurl.com/mu5putb7
Stio Second Light shorts: https://tinyurl.com/nr6n8c2u
Outdoor Research Astroman Air hoodie: https://amzn.to/3GJSg3E
Outdoor Research cap: https://amzn.to/46GNvSY
Ombraz sunglasses: https://tinyurl.com/msb75yz7
WoolX underwear: https://tinyurl.com/2j79z2d3
Tera Kaia bra: https://tinyurl.com/58emedkv

Sambob Octa hoodie: https://tinyurl.com/5ammkbdr
Houda Trail custom Alpha 60 pants: https://tinyurl.com/586248wm
Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer 2 jacket: https://amzn.to/4lsBGUV
Leve Outdoor UL jacket: https://tinyurl.com/4s38kp5j
Sungloves: https://amzn.to/4nQ3oN9
REI merino gloves: https://tinyurl.com/yh5hnw4n
Camp Snowline Chainsen microspikes: https://amzn.to/40U5Xni

I purchased all the gear with my own money. Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning I earn a tiny commission if you purchase directly from the link.