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cwcoleman /r/VisitingIceland
2 points
1970-01-19 03:38:24.137 +0000 UTC

The Osprey Atmos is a more popular backpack than that Volt. Fit is really the most important part of this - so if you have a chance to try either on - that would be ideal.

These poles are better than the ones you have listed:

The North Face Venture jacket is more popular / recommended than the Resolve:

Skip the solar charger. A USB battery pack is way more useful. Solar are just too bulky and low charge for the effort. Get 2 if you really need the power.

Tent is really small and not a popular/quality brand. How much time will you spend sleeping in this? Every night? Have you ever slept in a 1-person bivy style shelter before? Where will your backpack go at night? I would not recommend this. If you really need to go this cheap (under $100 is SUPER low for a quality ultralight backpacking tent) - then consider Nature Hike brand. They are a knockoff Chineese company that's somewhat good.

That sleeping bag is garbage. It's super bulky and not very warm. The 32F rating is a straight up lie.

I recommend this bag instead:

You also need a sleeping pad. Not optional. Check this out:

100% skip that hammer multitool. WOW is that thing bad. If you need a knife - buy a knife. You do not need a hammer for backpacking.

The headlamp is great, good choice.

The stove / pot / cook kit is okay. It's a popular budget option. If you could spend a bit more there are better choices. For example:

Don't forget TP/wipes (and a way to pack them out once used), good wool socks, dry bags / pack cover, food bag, water bottles, map, first aid, toiletries, lighter, duct tape, phone/camera, and other random items. Plus clothes of course - lots of layers!

jusdisgi /r/UltralightAus
4 points
1970-01-20 07:59:01.017 +0000 UTC

These mostly look like pretty solid budget picks to me. I've had really good luck with several Aegismax down products (summer bag, summer quilt, booties, hood), and have some Naturehike down pants that are great too (though I've not used their packs or shelters).

Do you hike with trekking poles? If so I would highly recommend a tent that pitches with them instead of dedicated poles. Not sure if you can find this Lanshan 2 down there but it's well regarded as a budget-friendly option. Basically a non-DCF Zpacks Duplex clone. Comes in about 200g lighter than the Naturehike. And of course there are many other good options in this space. If you need the trekking poles, see if Cascade Mountain Gear is available there; if not I expect there are other very inexpensive options that are fine. Check the weight and materials. Here in the states the Cascade aluminum ones (220g) are $15USD and the excellent carbon ultralight ones I have (160g) are $60USD (and often $50).

On the sleeping bag/quilt, I'm not sure which Aegismax you're looking at. I would caution that their temp ratings are very aggressive, probably survival ratings. I have a Mini 6 and a Tiny 2, but I consider them both summer options and wouldn't use either alone below about 10C. Also, dunno if you know anybody with a sewing machine but Apex quilts are one of the easiest MYOG projects around. Apex handles moisture really well, you can customize the temp rating to your liking, and it can save a bundle.

On the pack, have a look at Aarn out of New Zealand. I have their Pace Magic 22L and it's amazing. Learned about it here in the Aus sub and ordered the last one in stock in North America (and maybe Earth). Obviously you're looking for something a lot higher volume than that but their bigger packs are well regarded too, and I'd imagine folks here can tell you more.

I don't have many thoughts on the pads; I have only used really expensive Therm-a-rest ones myself. I would say the R4 pads shouldn't be too bad in the summer though; you can always kick off your quilt.