A lot of the items in this photo didn’t make it with me to the end. Things got lost, weren’t the right fit, or were simply extra weight I didn’t need.

Here’s a breakdown of everything I carried on my back:

Big 3

Nemo Hornet Tent (1 person, 3 season.)
Magma Sleeping bag (15º)
Osprey EJA backpack (58 Liters)

Clothing

Base layers for sleeping (I found silk to be the lightest and warmest)
Socks (I use 3 pairs which is overkill: 2 for hiking 1 for sleeping)
Sock liners: Injinji
1 shirt for hiking (I switched to a breathable long sleeve for colder months)
Hiking pants found at Cabelas along the trail (QUICK-DRYING bc they will get wet)
Mid layer: Arcteryx
Puffy: Mountain Hardwear
Rain gear: froggtoggs are cheap and light
1 sports bra
2 pairs underwear (I have a 3rd pair to sleep in, but that’s a personal choice)
Gaiters for shoes (also optional but they keep rocks out— not really an issue if you have boots) but I use DirtyGirl gaiters
Beanie (running beanie is best but just something warm to hike/sleep in)
Gloves (I use a thin liner pair along with rain mitts)

Cooking

Stove: MSR pocket rocket
Pot (at least 750ml)
Long spoon / eating utensil
Lighter
4oz fuel can
Ursack bear bag (can hold 5 days of food)

Water

Sawyer squeeze filter (not the mini)
Sawyer coupler
Cnoc vecto 2L
Smart water bottle

Bathroom

Trowel
Kula cloth
TP
Ziplock bag to pack out TP

Toiletries

Toothbrush & toothpaste
Vitamins
Ibuprofen !!! (aka “vitamin I”)

First aid:

Leukotape
Moleskin
Floss
Needle
Neosporin
Immodium

Electronics

Headlamp
Battery pack for phone/ charging (i had an ANKOR)

Other

Trekking poles
Hand Sanitizer
Trash compactor bag (this lines the inside of your pack so it keeps everything dry if it rains)
OR Pack cover (if it’s expected to rain)