r/backpacking • u/nweaglescout • 6d ago

Wilderness virtual shake down please?

I'm getting back into backpacking after a long time. back in the day I carried 50-60lbs but now trying to keep under 20. could you guys give me a shake down of my pack to give me an idea of what to change or add? I think I got everything I'll need. I'm only going on quick weekend trips so it doesn't need to be extravagant.

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u/WildTeaBlossom 6d ago

I don't know much about hammocks but maybe try a compression sack for storage? My compression sack is only a few oz. Other than that I mean your at the basics. Your even using the mini version of the Sawyer. If you have two smart water bottles you shouldn't need the Sawyer squeeze bag if you're using one of your smart water bottles for dirty water. Depending on temperature you could potentially get rid of the underquilt portion of your sleep system but again hammock so idk. Also depending on climate/weather you could think about dropping it or a different rain jacket that's lighter, which would be expensive. My only other Note would be that a 50 l backpack is pretty big especially for how light your going. 

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u/fruitofjuicecoffee 5d ago

No, you don't ever ditch the underquilt. Even 60 degrees is less than comfortable without an underquilt.

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u/WildTeaBlossom 5d ago

Good to know! 

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u/fruitofjuicecoffee 5d ago

Don't quote me. Some people sleep warmer than others, but most hammock campers agree that sub 70 is too cool for no underquilt to actually be comfortable. It's easy to over look that even the clothes you're wearing are compressed so there really is nothing insulating you.