Backpacking Gear Round-up: May 2009

In preparation for my May backpacking trip, I’ve rounded up most of my gear:

• Kelty 5600 Backpack
• Camelback water bladder
• -30 degree sleeping bag
• MSR Hubba Hubba Tent – 2 man tent with sizable vestibule for backpacks. 4lb 11oz full weight, split between 2 people it’s a little over 2lb a pop.
• Foam Sleeping Pad
• Frogg Togg rain gear – more breatheable than any North Face or Columbia rain gear I’ve ever worn, and durable.  On my last backpacking trip, the co-leader showed me his Frogg Togg gear that he’d had for over 2 decades.  Still going strong!
• Various clothing for cold and warm weather
• Bowl, as well as my nifty spoon/fork/knife
• Head lamp
• Inflatable pillow
• Komperdell Titanal Contour hiking poles – More choke on the felt handles, meaning that I don’t have to constantly adjust the poles for uphill/downhill hiking, but rather can adjust with hand position.
• Various extras (first aid kit, bungee cords, rope, backpack shell cover, etc.)

I’ve bolded all the gear I find most helpful, and tried to give a brief description of why.  Do you have any favorite gear, or questions about the stuff I use?  Shoot me a line.

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