Backcountry Gear List

[twp1224]

twp1224, I am just looking at what direction I want to go with my equipment so I can't help with your original post but I do have a question about your tent. Have you had any regrets that you don't have the 2 person Agnes since there isn't a big difference in weight?
I have been looking at the one person but some years in NM we have a ton of rain and it seems it would be great to have enough room to have your gear in the tent.

Good thread!

Mrelite,
I really like the 1 man. I'm 5'-10" and 165lbs and it's a perfect size. I can sit up in it and get dressed or wait out the weather. I have heard some people complain that the 1 man is too small, but I have not found this true. I put all my clothes, food, etc. in the tent with me. The tent tapers from your head to your feet, being larger at the head. The tent is 42" wide at the head. My sleeping pad is 20" wide. This gives me 11" on each side, that tapers down to my feet of course, that i can put items. I leave my pack and bow out of the tent in a black trash bag. I put my boots and stove in the vestibule are, for easy access in the morning. I think it's a great tent. Having a small footprint dimension gives me more options when looking for a bedding site as well. If you’re planning on being in the tent with all your gear for a considerable amount of time while the weather clears, then maybe look at the UL2. Like you said the weight isn't that different between the two.
I hope this answered your question or at least helped a little.

[plentycoupe]

Only thing I would suggest is a Kifaru KU3700 or 5200. That would cut nearly 4 pounds of weight. A huge savings.
I own the 5200 and have packed 68 pounds in it. Very nice for a 3 pound pack. I am taking mine sheep hunting next year.

TAG bags are a great lightweight game bag as well. Very durable, easily cleaned and ultra light.

Thanks for the thread.

[Maxhunter]

what's wrong with your list now? I don't really see how you could cut that much further except lighter pack and less water. 30lbs is pretty light already.

I agreed what he said on the pack. The only thing is maybe a Neo Air pad instead of the Big Agnes.

[brandenbowhunter]

I have to make a better one this off season...I tend to pack the maybe stuff...
Picked up a new jet boil...Goose down jacket..now...findout how to get that new UA raingear...then would be set for light weight.

[brandenbowhunter]

I like My Mystery Ranch pack...little heavier than the some...but I gain comfort..