Too bad so sad, heard today there's only fite wood from the 3rd day, so Jon Snow in all it's 605g of awesomeness got the cut (Image removed from quote.)
It is sad that Jon Snow will miss out, but you'll be glad about the weight savings when you hit the first hill. It all adds up, and every bit counts. I'm sure the Bushcraft Black will be more than enough knife for any wood prep you might encounter.If you want to go to the next level of weight savings, try to share some heavy items with a buddy. I mean, does a hiking party of 5 people really need 5x full-size multi-tools, 5x first aid kits or 5x extra rope? As long as the group has one of each and maybe one backup it should be more than enough. On the other hand, sharing can be a bit tricky if you do not know your hiking buddies well...
Will/can you hunt or fish for any food on the trip?
If you're serious about cutting weight there are a few items in the earlier pics that could be left at home.
- I would halve the amount of paracord/rope/duct tape... - I would leave all stuff sacks, and other bags/containers that gear sells with. It all adds up.- I would leave the magnesium bar and matches and fire kit pouch. A Bic lighter plus LMF as a backup should be fine. I am sure there will be a few more Bic lighters, matches etc. in your group....- Are you cooking on a gas stove? If so, you actually just need something to throw a spark to light your stove... On the topic of gas stoves, I always end up taking too much spare fuel. If you can leave a spare gas canister at home it will save another 500g. - Can you save weight on pots and pans etc? Cookware is heeaaavy.- Can you use the poncho or garbage bag as a ground sheet, and leave the actual ground sheet?- I would leave the Core and take the Skeletool plus a SAK... Or even just a SAK with pliers, if you have one. There is a first for everything, but in my experience I have never needed full sized pliers on a hike. Small pliers are suitable for the most common tasks, like gear repairs, thorns, knots etc.Exciting times!
Hey every gram counts and everything adds up... Have you cut off your tooth brush handle yet? Or the extra few cm's of useless webbing off your pack? In fact, if you carry a FB like a Mora Bushcraft Black and a firesteel, why do you even need the gas burner? I'm pulling your socks a little bit, but it is interesting to see with how little these ultralight hikers get on with...
Nice stove, bad case... This looks like an interesting site:http://www.cleverhiker.com/lightweight-gear-basics/
............Can't afford that much Helium! Thanks Grant, I've been a bit lax with the pics on this one, but hopefully many when we get back.It's a kicker that I have nothing to do but clean my flat and walk the dogs, Monday I still have to go to work, only Tuesday do we leave!I'm extremely thankful for how things turned out, the day I got that call it seemed impossible, it's been financially ruinous, but on the 25th I pay my first of 54 installments on my new car, so it wouldn't have been possible after.Now I have most of the equipment you could realistically need and looking forward to many more hikes.Also, with a few changes when I get back, Bug Out Bag sorted! Few jerry cans of petrol and another spare.......Bug Out Vehicle sorted!
The things you have culled don't sound like they would be heavy....