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Hey guys.
In about 5 weeks i will be going on an adventure across country from LA. we will be doing generous amounts of 1 night hiking and camping and i am pretty new to backpacking. we are looking at mostly being in secluded wilderness and are looking to camp and back pack as light as possible to compensate for the heavy (6-10 lbs) photo gear we will be bringing.
There will be two of us for most of the way, and three once we get to the more mild terrain of texas and louisiana into florida.
As of now we have agreed on the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 3 tent which which weighs about 3 pounds 3 ounces when packed, and measures 5 inches by 9 inches. ]\
Sleeping pads and bags have not been purchased so light weight minimalist set ups are more than welcome. i had my eye on a big agnes bag and pad set up on ebay but i am open to diy/minimal suggestions here.
Lastly, and where im most confused, is my pack. I would really like to stay somewhere under 50L. i am not sure if this is possible carrying the tent and gear to camp in the wilderness for just a night. I want to know what the smallest pack i can get away with is, while comfortably carrying the UL3, and sleeping arrangements for a night.
we are looking to do this as cheap as possible on the gear side as alot of our money is going toward the tent and sleep setup. i have been seeing packs for under 100 dollars and i wouldn't mind spending around 75.
also not against discount websites, used gear, or clearance suggestions.
thanks everyone.
In about 5 weeks i will be going on an adventure across country from LA. we will be doing generous amounts of 1 night hiking and camping and i am pretty new to backpacking. we are looking at mostly being in secluded wilderness and are looking to camp and back pack as light as possible to compensate for the heavy (6-10 lbs) photo gear we will be bringing.
There will be two of us for most of the way, and three once we get to the more mild terrain of texas and louisiana into florida.
As of now we have agreed on the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 3 tent which which weighs about 3 pounds 3 ounces when packed, and measures 5 inches by 9 inches. ]\
Sleeping pads and bags have not been purchased so light weight minimalist set ups are more than welcome. i had my eye on a big agnes bag and pad set up on ebay but i am open to diy/minimal suggestions here.
Lastly, and where im most confused, is my pack. I would really like to stay somewhere under 50L. i am not sure if this is possible carrying the tent and gear to camp in the wilderness for just a night. I want to know what the smallest pack i can get away with is, while comfortably carrying the UL3, and sleeping arrangements for a night.
we are looking to do this as cheap as possible on the gear side as alot of our money is going toward the tent and sleep setup. i have been seeing packs for under 100 dollars and i wouldn't mind spending around 75.
also not against discount websites, used gear, or clearance suggestions.
thanks everyone.
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