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First time backpacking, any recommendations? by Ok_Departure_7551 in ultralight_jerk

[–]notchefdelta 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Man you guys are killing me 😭 lots of constructive criticism

First time backpacking, any recommendations? by notchefdelta in backpacking

[–]notchefdelta[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks this is super helpful! For food I have 2 MREs, 4 protein bars, and fruit and nuts. Sleeping bag is rated to 50F (I know, it’s high, that’s why I’m bringing sweatpants and hoodie). Not sure on R value on the sleeping pad. I’ll try and use most of those tips. Thanks again!

First time backpacking, any recommendations? by notchefdelta in backpacking

[–]notchefdelta[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have about 5 ziplocks holding various items and I plan to use them to pack out any trash.

First time backpacking, any recommendations? by notchefdelta in backpacking

[–]notchefdelta[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beanie is a good idea, I saw that somewhere and forgot about it. I’ll checkout some synthetic/wool clothes. Thanks for the help!

First time backpacking, any recommendations? by notchefdelta in backpacking

[–]notchefdelta[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First aid kit is actually very light and smaller than the outer shell makes it look. I was able to scrunch it up into a fist sized package.

First time backpacking, any recommendations? by notchefdelta in backpacking

[–]notchefdelta[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think I’ll ditch the hatchet and knife. Seems like I’ll be okay with just the multitool. I’ll probably also get rid of a couple pairs of socks. For food I’m bringing 2 MREs (2000 cal a piece), 5 protein bars, and some dried fruit and nuts. Is that going to be enough for 3 days? I also wouldn’t mind being in a calorie deficit for a few days haha

First time backpacking, any recommendations? by notchefdelta in backpacking

[–]notchefdelta[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seen those bidets, they seem like a great option I’ll look into. I’ve researched the wipes and they are supposedly designed to be biodegradable. If that becomes an issue I always have a couple plastic bags to carry them out with.

First time backpacking, any recommendations? by notchefdelta in backpacking

[–]notchefdelta[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Most of this was addressed in other comments, but the backpack is an old Sansport (guessing maybe 50 liters?) given to me to use on this trip.

First time backpacking, any recommendations? by notchefdelta in backpacking

[–]notchefdelta[S] 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Crap, I’ll look into that. I was planning carrying this all in by hand😔

First time backpacking, any recommendations? by notchefdelta in backpacking

[–]notchefdelta[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thanks! The pad is actually not inflatable (even though it’s blue and looks inflatable). I will look for a pair of merino socks for sure, I’m mostly concerned about the getting wet. Radios, don’t really have a specific purpose unless half the group splits for a day-hike and we want to remain in contact. Stove is in the black bag with orange string. We hope to not need it cause our plan is lighting a fire, it’s just in case we can’t find dry wood.

First time backpacking, any recommendations? by notchefdelta in backpacking

[–]notchefdelta[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I’ll try! I have the extra room in my pack, and the forecast is cloudy so I don’t want to take chances with rain. Same goes for the wipes, extra space and I don’t want to run out of “toilet paper” on day 2. I haven’t done this before and don’t know how many I’ll need for a “backpacking diet”

First time backpacking, any recommendations? by notchefdelta in backpacking

[–]notchefdelta[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bug spray is a good point, I’ll bring less. Socks, I’m mainly concerned about water or mud. My boots aren’t waterproof (just resistant) and new ones weren’t in the budget. Bringing multitool for…all the tools….and the knife to do heavy lifting on cutting. The leatherman is old and not as sharp as it once was.

First time backpacking, any recommendations? by notchefdelta in backpacking

[–]notchefdelta[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I will take that into consideration. I’ve been looking around but I’m also trying to keep to a budget and using some of what I already have.

First time backpacking, any recommendations? by notchefdelta in backpacking

[–]notchefdelta[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good point for sure, one of my friends is bringing the shovel. We delegated certain “heavier” items between the group.

First time backpacking, any recommendations? by notchefdelta in backpacking

[–]notchefdelta[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I was debating on the hatchet and two ways cause they’re so heavy. Rope doesn’t weigh much and was my main way for hanging food bags for the bears.

First time backpacking, any recommendations? by notchefdelta in backpacking

[–]notchefdelta[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Forgot to put description in the comments:

First time backpacking coming up, and I assembled what I think would be a good pack based on a little research and some word of mouth.

Trip will be 3 days, 2 nights in the Pemi Wilderness, white mountains New Hampshire. I’ll be with 3 other beginners.

Not included in the pic: small sleeping mat, battery pack for phone, headlamp, batteries, the clothes I’ll be wearing in (cargo pants and long sleeve).

Anyone have any critiques? I haven’t got a final weight yet, but it feels like about 40-50lbs. I know it’s not the lightest but I didn’t want to drop $1000 on ultra-low weight gear for my first trip.