2020 Ultralight Backpacking Thru Hike Gear – Sub 7lbs Pacific Crest Trail Appalachian Trail

All my gear - https://mattshafter.com
All 6.85lbs of my ultralight backpacking gear! Lower the physical impact of hiking, but still be comfortable. Cheaper gear alternatives to my main gear are also covered. You do not need special skills to use this gear, just some backyard practice. Get out there! Well, once we beat coronavirus!!

Full List - https://lighterpack.com/r/gmj9v6

Backpack
KS Ultralight KS40 - https://www.ks-ultralightgear.com/p/j...

Tent
Tarptent Aeon Li - https://www.tarptent.com/product/aeon...

Sleep Pad
Thermarest Uberlite - https://amzn.to/3a9ALUU
More durable is the Thermarest Xlite - https://amzn.to/3df7quh

Quilt
Nunatak Arc UL 30F - https://nunatakusa.com

Gossamer Gear 1/8th in CCF pad - https://www.gossamergear.com/collecti...
Big Sky Pillow - https://amzn.to/33yXlUx
Buff to go over pillow - https://amzn.to/32hqDpW
Easton Nano Stakes - https://www.tarptent.com/product/stakes/
Ruta Locura Carbon 6in - http://www.rutalocura.com/Tent_Stakes...
Rain Jacket Frogg Toggs - https://amzn.to/33HOFv6
Rain pants Montbell Versalite - https://www.montbell.us/products/disp...
Long John Alternatives – Rab Forge Leggings or some say these Helly Hansens are 4.5 oz in size medium - https://amzn.to/2xSvT8d
Skylight Gear Alpha Hoody – follow him on IG
Borah Gear Down Jacket – See others for alternatives!
Enlightened Equipment Stronghold Mittens 2oz Apex- https://enlightenedequipment.com/stro...
Injini Liner Socks - https://amzn.to/2U9c85d
Mosquito Headnet [don’t remember, but this one looks light] - https://amzn.to/3dbV7i6

*DITTY BAG ITEMS*
Zpacks ditty bag – (I bought at a booth at PCT Days)
Nitecore NU25 - https://www.litesmith.com/nitecore-nu...
Westcott Scissors - https://amzn.to/3biGyrt
Mini Bottle - https://www.litesmith.com/mini-droppe...
Bamboo Toothbrush - https://amzn.to/2Qz8Zt8
Matches (I like them) - https://amzn.to/3dlu7g4
LEUKOTAPE (THE BEST!) - https://amzn.to/2xV6uuF
Gauze (Ultralight and sanitary) - https://amzn.to/2UtRn2U
Misc Drugs! – Carry to help others please!
Sewing Kit Gutterman Tex 40 - https://amzn.to/38Zb6NO
Sewing Kit Large Eye Needles - https://amzn.to/2MDmbeC
DCF Tape - https://zpacks.com/products/54-tape-s...
DCF Patch - https://zpacks.com/products/2-5-tape-...
Tenacious Tape Flex Tape (oddly, this is what I’m most excited for) - https://amzn.to/3baNwyo
Compass - https://amzn.to/2vI70vs

* Electronics*
Xcentz 5,000mAh Powerbank! - https://amzn.to/2UaoLwW
Wall Charger - Anker Powerport III Nano - https://amzn.to/33GRsVd
6in USB-C to USB-C - https://amzn.to/2w5fWv0
Adapters for USB-C to Micro USB (I bought this so I could still charge my headlamp) - https://amzn.to/38TfuNM

** Food and Water System **
Toaks 550 Ultralight (with handles) - https://amzn.to/397ZVSn
QiWiz Windscreen (for Toaks 550) - http://qiwiz.net/Windscreens.html
Ruta Locura Lid – Discontinued. Sad!!
Stove Minibull Elite - https://www.minibulldesign.com/produc...
Stove I also love, maybe even more, Gram Weenie Pro https://dutchwaregear.com/product/bat...
Spoon from HandmadeRecycled.com – Reach out to them on Instagram @Handmaderecycled and ask for the Matt Shafter spoon!


* Things I Sometimes Bring*
Nunatak JMT Synthetic Jacket – https://nunatakusa.com
Enlightened Equipment Torrid Jacket - https://enlightenedequipment.com/mens...
Down Balaclava (good!) - https://amzn.to/39aj2v0
Down Balaclava (Best! Ask for Matt Shafter version!) - https://goosefeetgear.com/products/do...
Garmin inReach Mini - https://amzn.to/2J4Xvtb
Foam Pad I can use when doing big section hikes - https://locusgear.com/items/onda-mat-...
Umbrella for hot hiking in the woods - https://www.montbell.us/products/list...
Rain Jacket, Columbia Outdry – Wait till new products come out
Rain Jacket, Goretex Shakedry (Damn, jump on this sale – size up one) - https://amzn.to/2Wzm6OO
Picaridin Spray 0.5oz – Why is this discontinued? Jeez.
Mini Chapstick - https://amzn.to/2J4Yyt7
SUNSCREEN STICK!! Get 0.5oz - https://amzn.to/2x9XyRP

*AFFORDABLE BIG 4*
Six Moons Designs Lunar Solo - https://amzn.to/3e93yeC
3F UL Gear Lanshan 1 Pro - https://amzn.to/3bln4T7
Granite Gear Virga 2 - https://amzn.to/2QBRWGZ
Klymit Static V Lite Insulated – https://amzn.to/3brvRma
Klymit Static V Uninsulated (35$) - https://amzn.to/2vJbMZG


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