jmden
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Recent lightweight kit additions for solo backpack hunts in late summer/early fall:
Easton Mountain Products Kilo 1P Tent - Easton Mountain Products
best points: quite roomy, 2 lbs., side entrance, vestibule big enough to hold pack/gun
best price: Easton Mountain Products Kilo Tent 1-Person 3-Season from Backcountry.com
Marmot Hydrogen sleeping bag - Hydrogen 30F / -1C | Marmot Clothing and Equipment
best points: 850+ goose down (best warmth to weight ratio available, compresses the most, will last the longest), Pertex Microlight shell that is highly water resistance and highly breathable, 1 lb. 9 oz., 29F lower comfort rating
best price: Marmot Hydrogen Sleeping Bag: 30 Degree Down from Backcountry.com
Thermarest NeoAir Trekker and NeoAir All Season sleeping pads:
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Trekker - Lightweight, go-anywhere air mattress comfort.
NeoAir™ All Season
I used the Trekker for summer/early fall and the All Season now for later fall/winter. There are somewhat lighter pads, but at 19 oz., these are very light and incredibly comfortable and with optional bag (http://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/sh...st-and-Light-Sack_10185852_10208_10000001_-1_), pack to be considerably smaller than 1 L water bottle. The Trekker is my favorite, but the All Season has a much higher R-value rating making it a better choice for colder conditions, although I've slept on the Trekker in low teens and been fine. The Trekker is quiet, the All Season has a bit of that crinkly sound I don't care for.
Complete sleep system for 4 lbs. 12 oz.
Check out the new Kifaru Duplex Timberline packs as well: Timberline Overview
Easton Mountain Products Kilo 1P Tent - Easton Mountain Products
best points: quite roomy, 2 lbs., side entrance, vestibule big enough to hold pack/gun
best price: Easton Mountain Products Kilo Tent 1-Person 3-Season from Backcountry.com
Marmot Hydrogen sleeping bag - Hydrogen 30F / -1C | Marmot Clothing and Equipment
best points: 850+ goose down (best warmth to weight ratio available, compresses the most, will last the longest), Pertex Microlight shell that is highly water resistance and highly breathable, 1 lb. 9 oz., 29F lower comfort rating
best price: Marmot Hydrogen Sleeping Bag: 30 Degree Down from Backcountry.com
Thermarest NeoAir Trekker and NeoAir All Season sleeping pads:
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Trekker - Lightweight, go-anywhere air mattress comfort.
NeoAir™ All Season
I used the Trekker for summer/early fall and the All Season now for later fall/winter. There are somewhat lighter pads, but at 19 oz., these are very light and incredibly comfortable and with optional bag (http://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/sh...st-and-Light-Sack_10185852_10208_10000001_-1_), pack to be considerably smaller than 1 L water bottle. The Trekker is my favorite, but the All Season has a much higher R-value rating making it a better choice for colder conditions, although I've slept on the Trekker in low teens and been fine. The Trekker is quiet, the All Season has a bit of that crinkly sound I don't care for.
Complete sleep system for 4 lbs. 12 oz.
Check out the new Kifaru Duplex Timberline packs as well: Timberline Overview