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Hiking Essentials

 
Ultra-Light Backcountry Essentials
 
Weight
Ultimate Direction 4 oz. Gel Flask
Updated Gel Flask
.8 oz
Ultimate Direction 4 oz. Gel Flask
GoLite Hare
Hiking, running, biking, show shoeing, and climbing.
1 lb.
GoLite Hare
GoLite Gazelle
Hiking, running, biking, show shoeing, and climbing.
1 lb. 2 oz.
GoLite Gazelle
GoLite Cheetah (Fall 2007)
All endurance sports
1 lb. 3 oz.
GoLite Cheetah (Fall 2007)
GoLite Slant (Fall 2007)
Hiking, running, biking, show shoeing, and climbing.
12 oz.
GoLite Slant (Fall 2007)
MSR Dromlite Bags
Lightweight hydration bag
3.1oz.-4.2oz.
MSR Dromlite Bags
GoLite Clutch (Fall 2007)
Always keep your water at your fingertips.
3.5 oz.
GoLite Clutch (Fall 2007)
GoLite Streak
Running, endurance sports
5 oz.
GoLite Streak
MSR Hydromedary Hydration Bags
The most durable hydration system out there.
5.8 oz. - 6.2 oz.
MSR Hydromedary Hydration Bags
GoLite Slick (Fall 2007)
Hiking, running, biking, show shoeing, and climbing.
6 oz.
GoLite Slick (Fall 2007)
GoLite Scoot (Fall 2007)
Hiking, running, biking, show shoeing, and climbing.
9 oz.
GoLite Scoot (Fall 2007)
The North Face Doubletrack 21
Wheeled luggage that you can carry like a backpack, too.
11 lbs.
The North Face Doubletrack 21
The North Face Doubletrack 28
Classic, bomber duffel bag
11 lbs.
The North Face Doubletrack 28
The North Face Doubletrack 25
Classic, bomber duffel bag
12 lbs. 15 oz.
The North Face Doubletrack 25
Granite Gear D-Lite Round Rock Solid
Compress you sleeping bag by 40% to 65%
5.2 oz. (Med)
Granite Gear D-Lite Round Rock Solid
Sea To Summit Compression Sacks
Sturdy compression sacks
Sea To Summit Compression Sacks
Life-Link Flex Tips
Replacement Flex Tips (pair)
Life-Link Flex Tips
Granite Gear Cloud Cover Pack Cover
Keep your pack, and your gear, dry
Granite Gear Cloud Cover Pack Cover
Granite Gear Air Bags
Ultra Lightweight stuff sacks
#1: 0.39oz
#2: 0.46oz
#3: 0.56oz
#4: 0.69oz
#5: 0.92oz
#6: 1.06oz
Granite Gear Air Bags
Granite Gear Air Pockets
Ultra Lightweight pockets
Small: 0.57oz
Medium: 0.66oz
Large: 0.86oz
Granite Gear Air Pockets
Integral Designs Silcoat Stuff Sacks
XSmall: 5x8" 15g
Small: 5" x 14" 20g
Medium: 8" x 14": 25g
Large: 11" x 14" 30g
XLarge: 11" x 18" 35g
Integral Designs Silcoat Stuff Sacks
Granite Gear Air Compressor
Ultra Lightweight Compression Sacks
x-small: 2.5oz
small: 3.0oz
medium: 3.4oz
large: 4.0oz
Granite Gear Air Compressor
Granite Gear Air Space
xxs: 1.0oz
xs: 1.2oz
sm: 1.4oz
md: 1.7oz
Granite Gear Air Space
Life-Link Snowflake Winter Baskets
0
Life-Link Snowflake Winter Baskets
Sea To Summit Sn240 Ultra-light Stuff Sacks
Ultralight stuff sacks to help keep your gear organized and your overall weight down.
0.4 - 1.4 oz.
Sea To Summit Sn240 Ultra-light Stuff Sacks
Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sacks
Ultralighte waterproof dry bag.
0.7 - 2.3 oz.
Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sacks
Sea To Summit Lightweight Dry Sacks
Waterproof dry bag.
1 - 4.9 oz.
Sea To Summit Lightweight Dry Sacks
Life-Link Rainier Anti Shock
1 lb. 3 oz.
Life-Link Rainier Anti Shock
Life-Link Aide De Camp
1 lb. 4 oz.
Life-Link Aide De Camp
Life-Link Aide De Camp Anti-Shock
1 lb. 4 oz.
Life-Link Aide De Camp Anti-Shock
GoLite Ultra-Lite Stuff Sack (Fall 2007)
Stay organized and save weight.
1.0 to 3 oz.
GoLite Ultra-Lite Stuff Sack (Fall 2007)
Gerber LST
Ultralight, compact pocket knife
1.3 oz.
Gerber LST
Gerber LST II
Fine-Edge Folding Knife
1.4
Gerber LST II
Gerber Paraframe Mini
Nice lightweight pocket knife
1.4 oz.
Gerber Paraframe Mini
GoLite Chrome Dome Umbrella
Lightweight weather protection
10 oz.
GoLite Chrome Dome Umbrella
Komperdell Guide Titanal
Stronger, Slimmer and Lighter
10 oz.
Komperdell Guide Titanal
Life-Link Yellowstone
10 oz. (single pole)
Life-Link Yellowstone
Leki Ultralight Carbon Ergometric
Trekking Poles
13.6 oz.
Leki Ultralight Carbon Ergometric
Life-Link Guide Ultra Light Ski Pole
trek/ski/expedition pole
14 oz.
Life-Link Guide Ultra Light Ski Pole
Leki Ultralite Ti Ergometric
Ultralight Trekking Poles
15.6 oz.
Leki Ultralite Ti Ergometric
Leki Ultralite Ti Ergometric Luau
Ultralight Trekking Poles
15.8 oz.
Leki Ultralite Ti Ergometric Luau
Leki Ultralite Ti COR-TEC
Trekking Poles
16.6 oz. per pair
Leki Ultralite Ti COR-TEC
Komperdell Carbon DuoLock - Women's
Ultralight Carbon Trekking Poles
166 grams
Komperdell Carbon DuoLock - Women's
Leki Ultralite Ti Ergometric AS
Ultralight Trekking Poles
17.4 oz.
Leki Ultralite Ti Ergometric AS
Komperdell Carbon DuoLock - Men's
Ultralight Carbon Trekking Poles
175 grams
Komperdell Carbon DuoLock - Men's
MSR OverLand Carbon
Trekking Poles
17oz
MSR OverLand Carbon
Leki Ultralite Ti Ergometric Long AS
Ultralight Trekking Poles
18 oz.
Leki Ultralite Ti Ergometric Long AS
Komperdell Vibra Stop Titanal
Stronger, Slimmer and Lighter
18 oz. (pair)
Komperdell Vibra Stop Titanal
Komperdell Carbon Airshock - Women's
Ultralight Carbon Trekking Poles
186 grams
Komperdell Carbon Airshock - Women's
Komperdell Carbon Airshock - Men's
Ultralight Carbon Trekking Poles
195 grams
Komperdell Carbon Airshock - Men's
Komperdell Contour Titanal
Stronger, Slimmer and Lighter
1lb 1.6 oz.
Komperdell Contour Titanal
Sea To Summit Sn240 Ultra-light Compression Sacks
Ultralight stuff sacks to help keep your gear organized and your overall weight down.
2.4 - 4.1 oz.
Sea To Summit Sn240 Ultra-light Compression Sacks
Gerber Paraframe I
Nice lightweight pocket knife
2.7 oz.
Gerber Paraframe I
Gerber Evo Jr. Drop Point Value Pack
Nice lightweight pocket knife
3
Gerber Evo Jr. Drop Point Value Pack
Sea To Summit eVent Compression Dry Sacks
Waterproof/breathable dry bag.
3.7 - 7.4 oz.
Sea To Summit eVent Compression Dry Sacks
GoLite Ultra-Lite Pack Cover (Spring 2007)
Stay organized and save weight.
4 oz.
GoLite Ultra-Lite Pack Cover (Spring 2007)
Gerber Paraframe II
Nice lightweight pocket knife
4.1 oz.
Gerber Paraframe II
Snow Peak Umbrella
Lightweight Umbrella
442 g
Snow Peak Umbrella
Granite Gear Storm Cell Pack Cover
Keep your pack, and your gear, dry
5.1 oz. (Med)
6 oz. (L)
6.9 oz. (XL)
Granite Gear Storm Cell Pack Cover
Gerber Paraframe Value Pack
Nice lightweight pocket knife
5.5
Gerber Paraframe Value Pack
Integral Designs Silcoat Compression Stuff Sacks
5-6oz.
Integral Designs Silcoat Compression Stuff Sacks
Equinox Ultralite Poncho/Shelter
An ultralite poncho/shelter.
7.0 ounces
Equinox Ultralite Poncho/Shelter
Sea To Summit Siliconized Cordura Trekking Umbrella
This ultralight umbrella protects you from rain or sun.
8.2 oz.
Sea To Summit Siliconized Cordura Trekking Umbrella
GoLite Dome Umbrella
Lightweight weather protection
9 oz.
GoLite Dome Umbrella
Equinox Ultralight Stuff Sacks
Stay organized and light weight.
Less than 1 oz.
Equinox Ultralight Stuff Sacks
Granite Gear Air Cooler
Ultra Lightweight Compression Sacks
Liter: 3.6 oz.
0.5 Liter: 2.6 oz.
Pint: 2.7 oz.
Granite Gear Air Cooler
Equinox Ultralite Pack Cover
About half the weight of normal pack covers.
Small 2.4 oz.
Large 3.8 oz.
External 3.9oz.
Equinox Ultralite Pack Cover
Equinox Alpine Ultralite Compression Bag
Compress your gear
varies
Equinox Alpine Ultralite Compression Bag
Granite Gear Air Cell
Ultra Lightweight Compression Sacks
x-small: 3.4 oz
small: 4.5 oz
medium: 6.5 oz
Granite Gear Air Cell
Julbo Colorado
Glacier Glasses
Julbo Colorado
Julbo Dolgan
Glacier Glasses
Julbo Dolgan
Julbo Drus
Glacier Glasses
Julbo Drus
Julbo Epic
Glacier Glasses
Julbo Epic
Julbo Micropore
Glacier Glasses
Julbo Micropore
Julbo Instinct
Sunglasses
Julbo Instinct
BC Access Traverse™ EXT Shovel
1 lb. 5 oz.
BC Access Traverse™ EXT Shovel
Atlas Race
Designed for trail running.
2 lbs.
Atlas Race
Atlas Run
Designed for trail running.
2 lbs. 11 oz.
Atlas Run
Life-Link Slingblade
4oz.
Life-Link Slingblade
Atwater Carey Light & Dry LD1
Lightweight first aid kit for solo use
3 oz.
Atwater Carey Light & Dry LD1
Atwater Carey Light & Dry LD2
Lightweight first aid kit for up to 2 people
5 oz.
Atwater Carey Light & Dry LD2
Gear Aid Ultralight Gear Repair Kit
Lightweight equipment repair kit.
5.6 oz.
Gear Aid Ultralight Gear Repair Kit
Atwater Carey Light & Dry LD3
Lightweight first aid kit for up to 4 people
7 oz.
Atwater Carey Light & Dry LD3
Atwater Carey Light & Dry LD4
Lightweight first aid kit for up to 8 people
9 oz.
Atwater Carey Light & Dry LD4
Heat Factory Mini Warmer
Instant warmth fro 10 hours.
Heat Factory Mini Warmer
Heat Factory Toe Warmer
Instant warmth for up to 6 hours.
Heat Factory Toe Warmer
Heat Factory Large Warmer
Instant warmth for up to 24 hours.
Heat Factory Large Warmer
Heat Factory Footwarmer Insole
Instant warmth for up to 6 hours.
Heat Factory Footwarmer Insole
Granite Gear Hackey Stash
Stuff sacks that turn into balls
Granite Gear Hackey Stash
Granite Gear Stuffball
Stuf sacks that turn into balls
Granite Gear Stuffball
Petzl Tikka/Zipka Lenses
Replacement lenses for your Tikka/Zipka
Petzl Tikka/Zipka Lenses
Petzl Poche Tikka
Store and carry your Petzl LED headlamp.
Petzl Poche Tikka
Petzl Poche Zipka
Store and carry your Petzl LED headlamp.
Petzl Poche Zipka
Mcnett Straw Filter
.25 oz.
Mcnett Straw Filter
Princeton Tec Impulse
A go anywhere light.
.5 oz. w/ batteries
Princeton Tec Impulse
Black Diamond NRG Battery Kit
The first rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery kit in the headlamp industry
0
Black Diamond NRG Battery Kit
Snow Peak Mesh Globe
Worry free metal mesh globe for your Gigapower Lantern
0.4 oz.
Snow Peak Mesh Globe
Snow Peak Clear Globe
Replacement glass globes for the Gigapower Lantern.
0.8 oz.
Snow Peak Clear Globe
SMC Perforated Snow Stake
1 -1.5 oz.
SMC Perforated Snow Stake
SMC TAnchor
1 oz.
SMC TAnchor
Granite Gear Stuff Football
Stuf sacks that turn into footballs
1.3 oz
Granite Gear Stuff Football
Sea To Summit The Lite Line Clothesline
Ultralight clothesline that is easy to use and fits inside a tiny pouch.
1.3 oz.
Sea To Summit The Lite Line Clothesline
Sea To Summit Mosquito Head Net
Mosquito netting to wear over your head.
1.3 oz.
Sea To Summit Mosquito Head Net
Princeton Tec Blast
A go anywhere light.
1.5 oz w/ batteries
Princeton Tec Blast
Mcnett NetLine™ Flexible Clothesline & Utility Cord
1.6 oz
Mcnett NetLine™ Flexible Clothesline & Utility Cord
Black Diamond Gizmo
1.6 oz
Black Diamond Gizmo
Pacific Outdoor Equipment Über Mtn
Ultralight 4-season sleeping pad
10.5 oz.
Pacific Outdoor Equipment Über Mtn
Petzl Micro
Small and lightweight.
100g.
Petzl Micro
Integral Designs Sil Poncho
Tarp/Poncho
10oz
Integral Designs Sil Poncho
Integral Designs SilWing
12oz. (340g)
Integral Designs SilWing
Integral Designs Sil Shelter
A featherweight cover for two.
14 oz.
Integral Designs Sil Shelter
Princeton Tec Eos
Most affordable ultalight LED lamp.
15 grams w/ batterys
Princeton Tec Eos
Black Diamond Icon
A new generation of lamps…
188 g / 6.6 oz. w/ batteries
Black Diamond Icon
Exped Stuff Pillow
Sleep comfortably with a lightweight pillow.
2 oz.
Exped Stuff Pillow
Princeton Tec Scout
2.0 oz.w/ batterys
Princeton Tec Scout
Exped Coupler Kit
2.1 oz.
Exped Coupler Kit
Petzl Zipka Plus
Petzl does it again.
2.29 oz.
Petzl Zipka Plus
Princeton Tec Attitude
A go anywhere light.
2.5 oz w/ batteries
Princeton Tec Attitude
Granite Gear Dreamsack
Ultralight stuff sack that converts into a pillow
2.5 oz.
Granite Gear Dreamsack
Sea To Summit The Outhouse
Keep your TP dry and clean.
2.6 oz.
Sea To Summit The Outhouse
Petzl Tikka Plus
A new generation of lamps…
2.75 oz. (78 gr.)
Petzl Tikka Plus
Petzl TacTikka Plus - Green Lense
A new generation of lamps…
2.75 oz. (78 gr.)
Petzl TacTikka Plus - Green Lense
Petzl TacTikka Plus
A new generation of lamps…
2.75 oz. (78 gr.)
Petzl TacTikka Plus
Petzl TacTikka
A new generation of lamps…
2.75 oz. (78 gr.)
Petzl TacTikka
Princeton Tec Impact II
A go anywhere light.
2.8 oz w/ batteries
Princeton Tec Impact II
Black Diamond Moxie
A new generation of lamps…
2.8 oz.
Black Diamond Moxie
Black Diamond Cosmo
A new generation of lamps…
2.8 oz. w/ batteries
Black Diamond Cosmo
Integral Designs George Tarp (2005)
A classic design.
22 oz.
Integral Designs George Tarp (2005)
Black Diamond Ion
The lightest of the light!
25g, 0.9oz.
Black Diamond Ion
Petzl e+LITE
Lightest headlamp ever?
27 grams
Petzl e+LITE
Black Diamond Zenix IQ
A new generation of lamps…
3.3 oz.
Black Diamond Zenix IQ
Marmot Nyx 2 Gear Loft
4 oz
Marmot Nyx 2 Gear Loft
Integral Designs Primasilk Pillow
4 oz.
Integral Designs Primasilk Pillow
Snow Peak GigaPower Lantern
80 watts of light, palm sized package.
4 oz. & 4.5 oz.
Snow Peak GigaPower Lantern
Black Diamond Helion
A new generation of lamps…
4.4 oz.
Black Diamond Helion
Equinox The Mantis
Lightweight bug protection
4.5 oz.
Equinox The Mantis
Princeton Tec Impact XL
A go anywhere light.
5 oz w/ batteries
Princeton Tec Impact XL
Equinox Ultralite Ground Cloth
Lightweight waterproof tarps.
5 oz.
Equinox Ultralite Ground Cloth
Integral Designs Silcoat Cape
5 oz. (140g)
Integral Designs Silcoat Cape
Photon Micro-Light 2
The brightest personal flashlight of its size.
5.5 grams
Photon Micro-Light 2
Western Mountaineering Hot Sac VBL
Protect yourself with a Vapor Barrier Liner from Western.
5.5 oz.
Western Mountaineering Hot Sac VBL
Princeton Tec Predator
5.8 oz. w/batteries
Princeton Tec Predator
Black Diamond Wiz
A new generation of lamps…
56 g / 2 oz. w/ batteries
Black Diamond Wiz
Integral Designs Hooded VB Liner
Adds 5 degrees.
5-6.5oz
Integral Designs Hooded VB Liner
Adventure 16 Bug Bivy
When you want to go light, really light, but don't want to be a midnight snack.
6 oz.
Adventure 16 Bug Bivy
Design Salt Travel Sheets
Travel light.
6.3 oz. (Silk)
9.2 oz. (Egyptian Cotton)
Design Salt Travel Sheets
Petzl Zipka
Petzl does it again.
64 gr.
Petzl Zipka
Princeton Tec Pulsar
A go anywhere light.
7 grams w/ batteries
Princeton Tec Pulsar
Princeton Tec Pulsar II
A go anywhere light.
7 grams w/ batteries
Princeton Tec Pulsar II
Black Diamond Lunar
7.3 oz (w/batteries)
Black Diamond Lunar
Petzl Tikka
A new generation of lamps…
70 gr.
Petzl Tikka
Petzl Tikkina
Great entry level headlamp
78 gr.
Petzl Tikkina
Princeton Tec Fuel
Most affordable ultalight LED lamp.
78 grams w/ batterys
Princeton Tec Fuel
Black Diamond Polar Star
A new generation of lamps…
8 oz. (with batteries)
Black Diamond Polar Star
Princeton Tec Predator Pro
8 oz. w/batteries
Princeton Tec Predator Pro
Princeton Tec Pilot
A go anywhere light.
9 grams w/ batteries
Princeton Tec Pilot
Sea To Summit Personal Mosquito Net Shelters
Personal Mosquito Shelters for 1 or 2 people.
9 oz.(single), 13.3 oz. (double)
Sea To Summit Personal Mosquito Net Shelters
Petzl Tikka XP
High-powered, single LED headlamp with three lighting levels and boost mode
95 grams
Petzl Tikka XP
Princeton Tec Quad
Most affordable ultalight LED lamp.
96 grams w/ batterys
Princeton Tec Quad
Therm-a-Rest Elk Camp
Large: 3 lb 10 oz
XL: 4 lb 6 oz
Therm-a-Rest Elk Camp
Exped Chair Kit
Med:18 oz.
Large: 24 oz.
Exped Chair Kit
Snow Peak Spare Mantles
Spare mantles for the Snowpeak Gigapower Lantern.
n/a
Snow Peak Spare Mantles
Therm-a-Rest ProLite 3
Perfect when weight and size are important
Regular: 1 lb 4 oz.
Short: 13 oz.
Therm-a-Rest ProLite 3
Therm-a-Rest Deer Camp
All-purpose hunting mattress.
Regular: 2 lb 10 oz
Large: 3 lb 9 oz
XL: 4 lb 4 oz
Therm-a-Rest Deer Camp
Therm-a-Rest Ambush
Rugged, puncture-resistant field mattress
Regular: 2 lb 6 oz
Short: 1 lb 10 oz
Therm-a-Rest Ambush
Therm-a-Rest ToughSkin™
Short: 1 lb 10 oz
Regular: 2 lb 8 oz
Therm-a-Rest ToughSkin™
Equinox Ultralite Tarp
Lightweight waterproof tarps.
Varies
Equinox Ultralite Tarp
Hilleberg Poleholder
Pole Holder for Pitching Inner Tent
.2 per piece
Hilleberg Poleholder
Falcon Advanced Rock Climbing
Falcon Advanced Rock Climbing
Falcon Big Walls
Falcon Big Walls
Falcon Self-Rescue
Falcon Self-Rescue
Falcon Rock Climbing Europe
Falcon Rock Climbing Europe
Falcon How to Ice Climb!
Falcon How to Ice Climb!
Falcon Climbing California's High Sierra
Falcon Climbing California's High Sierra
Falcon Rock Climbing Desert Rock III
Falcon Rock Climbing Desert Rock III
Falcon Rock Climbing Arizona
Falcon Rock Climbing Arizona
Falcon Rock Climbing Yosemite's Select
Falcon Rock Climbing Yosemite's Select
Falcon Rock Climbing Lake Tahoe
Falcon Rock Climbing Lake Tahoe
Falcon Rock Climbing Joshua Tree
Falcon Rock Climbing Joshua Tree
Falcon Desert Rock: Rock Climbs in the Nat. Parks
Falcon Desert Rock: Rock Climbs in the Nat. Parks
Falcon City of Rocks Idaho
Falcon City of Rocks Idaho
Falcon Rock Climbing Montana
Falcon Rock Climbing Montana
Falcon Rock Climbing Red Rocks
Falcon Rock Climbing Red Rocks
Falcon The Gunks Guide
Falcon The Gunks Guide
Falcon Teton Classics
Falcon Teton Classics
Falcon Hiking the Columbia River Gorge
Falcon Hiking the Columbia River Gorge
Falcon Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades
Falcon Hiking Oregon's Central Cascades
Falcon Hiking Oregon's Eagle Cap Wilderness
Falcon Hiking Oregon's Eagle Cap Wilderness
Falcon Knots for Climbers
Falcon Knots for Climbers
Falcon Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book
Falcon Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book
Falcon Avalanche Aware
Falcon Avalanche Aware
Super Topo Tuolumne Free Climbs
Super Topo Tuolumne Free Climbs
Super Topo Red Rocks Climbing
Super Topo Red Rocks Climbing
Super Topo High Sierra Climbing
Super Topo High Sierra Climbing
Super Topo Alaskan Climbing
Super Topo Alaskan Climbing
Super Topo Yosemite Valley Free Climbs
Super Topo Yosemite Valley Free Climbs
Super Topo Yosemite Big Walls
Super Topo Yosemite Big Walls
Falcon Hot Springs in the Pacific Northwest
Falcon Hot Springs in the Pacific Northwest
Falcon Hiking Oregon
Falcon Hiking Oregon
Falcon Classic Rock Climbs 18: Castle Crags, CA
Falcon Classic Rock Climbs 18: Castle Crags, CA
Falcon Rock Climbing Joshua Tree West
Falcon Rock Climbing Joshua Tree West
Falcon Classic Rock Climbs #28: Red Rocks, NV
Falcon Classic Rock Climbs #28: Red Rocks, NV
Falcon Climbing California's Mountains
Falcon Climbing California's Mountains
Falcon Climbing Washington's Mountains