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Have you looked at adding a rooftop bag to help with space? I have a pretty big camp setup when I'm car camping, and I drive a Hyundai Elantra and have 2 large dogs with me that take up the seat space, so its really just trunk and roof that I have for space.
I have this one and it works well. You don't need the roof rails or anything, and I've used it for long trips at interstate speeds without issue. I fit a 6 person popup tent, a queen sized cot, a popup shelter, camp chairs, sleeping bags/blankets, and a ton of miscellaneous stuff shoved in between other things. I camped with a friend that doesn't camp earlier this year, so had double of most things, including tents, and was able to fit everything I needed.
I agree with this Cheapest solution would be a walmart blue tarp made into a A frame with trekking poles and tent steaks at REI.
FeatherStone sent me a Tent to Test out. I'm near Tahoe, which is similar in elevation and weather to Philmont. It is verry affordable compared to other Tent makers and SO far i've been impressed with it.
It's 3.8 pounds and $112
-split between 2 people and it's as light as most Ultralight trekking pole tents for each person. Gear review post in the making.
https://www.amazon.com/Featherstone-Backpacking-Ultralight-3-Season-Expeditions/dp/B0727Y4XLT?th=1
I picked up a cheap monocular that was recommended in the r/ultralight Weekly a few months ago and have been really happy with it for casual birdwatching along the trail. It's nothing fancy, but only weighs 1.5 oz (if you leave the carrying case, lens caps, and microfiber cloth at home) and cost about $20. Since I bought it, I've brought it on every hike, whereas I previously left my binoculars at home more often than not.
I have this Agismax one.
It is rater for: "Comfort:+11° C/52° F/ Lower Limit:+6° C/43° F/ Extreme:-9° C/15° F"
I took it down to 10F and felt VERY cold, but it is cheap and light enough that I am just planning to just buy a second and layer them when it gets cold.
I've done this, I used this hose:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ECVITGA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I wasn't convinced to adopt a bladder still, so back on the hunt. for kit I like.
upside: I did like the trailshot.
I bought a few styles of water shoes off Amazon. I was looking for the most minimal options that I could find that also looked to have decent outsoles. A few pairs got returned. I kept these:
They are 6.10 oz for a pair of 8-8.5 mens. They are very minimal but they feel more secure than flip flops. The outsoles are pretty thin, as are the insoles. But I find them comfortable enough around camp and breathable/light enough for some foot release at the end of the day.
This book is really helpful for dialing in gear
The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, Second Edition: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail https://www.amazon.com/dp/1426217846/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_CA95HAF53HS3E316MGE1
Try this book and the nat geo Andrew skurka book mentioned by someone else in this thread. REI is ok but they are focused on products instead of skills or knowledge.
Ultralight Backpackin' Tips: 153 Amazing & Inexpensive Tips for Extremely Lightweight Camping https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00MJD6LVS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_F2FZ37YK635WAQH47J8K
Take a look at this hammock setup. It uses a tarp, but setup and teardown is super fast.
If you are hellbent on cutting up wood, consider something like a cable saw. This will save some weight.
You aren't planning on doing a lot of miles or covering hard terrain, I would look through your ifak and see what you actually really need. What are the chances that you are actually going to need first aid for a heavy bleed?
One thing that I have seen recommended as a towel is a Swedish cloth. They absorb a ton of water, squeeze out almost completely and dry fast.
Justin Hikes talks about them a lot in his videos and seems to really like them.
I use them (these). They are much thicker than dried wipes, but I don’t think they work much better other than that, to be honest. They come pre-dried though! Haha.
I find they are a good substitute for toilet paper in areas where you are packing out your TP. Low risk of “break through” and no added soaps or cleansers that will stick around after you wipe.
So basically: yeah, they’re nice, but nothing revolutionary.
I've used these OP/TECH straps with a heavier camera - I expect they would work well with binoculars as well. They get rid of the movement or allow you to adjust where you carry the load. Slightly slower to unlatch than the Peak Design clip (two latches instead of one) but cheap to test out and see if you like them.
Not really, my only suggestion are the camp shoes. I want comfort at camp so I want to include camp shoes - I just got these - haven't tried them yet
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CVJF9N8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
they're 6.4 ounces, 33% less weight than the birks
I scored it (1 new 1p), but I was literally hitting refresh over and over again and ordered it right at 10am EST. I did not choose the air shipping, though in hind sight I probably should have. I have an OG 2p Drop model, so I am really in no hurry to get one.
I hope to try to get a 2p Pro on the 23rd as well, but I suspect those will be even in tighter supply. Though not a whole lot of people want to spend $600 on a tent.
My suggestion is to pre-make your Koviso.com account, add a shipping address. Next go to shopify.com and enter in your credit card details and save them.
Hopefully there will be a bit less demand on Thursday.
In all I hope the pandemic and the shipping container crisis can be ended soon.
Maybe a whittling knife?
Better food would be nice. Smores? Steak?
I picked up a Camp chair on Amazon for $40. It is pretty nice.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H55ZTMM/ref=twister_B094JBJRD2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I just bought these- weighed them at home at 182g. Haven't tried them on trail yet. YMMV
WHITIN Minimalist Barefoot Sock Shoes for Women and Men | Non Slip Water Shoes | Multi-Purpose & Ultra Portable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SJ7WQ8P/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_HR7YS9GVFPA8JNS2H8Z1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Alpine Start instant. Expensive but tastes good.
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Hiking for miles, instant coffee. Hiking to get somewhere to camp and hang out? This bad puppy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0822FPSFT/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_asin\_title\_o04\_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You stripped the question mark, ?, at the end of your amazon link. This leads to Amazon just displaying a picture of one of their employees dogs, their default 404 page. Given your description of bad puppy I question if you know what you did. This is the link
I use a Corona folding saw; link: Corona RazorTOOTH Folding Pruning Saw, 10 Inch Curved Blade, RS 7265D https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001RD7LRO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apanp_rN5ivPTP2E2Mq
The curved blade forces the teeth into the wood on the pull stroke, resulting in a faster cut. Not as expensive as other brands but still has the multi-angle cuts on the teeth.
You say the NB10000 costs $100 several times. The NB10000 is $55-60.
For what it's worth, I can have a (fairly small) cake with no significant weight penalty.
Outer pot: whatever pot I'm bringing to boil water anyhow, usually a Snow Peak Mini Solo
Inner pot: jumbo silicone muffin cup (23g)
Inner pot support: random pebbles or twigs - zero pack weight
Prepackage my cake mix in a baggie. Add to muffin cup. Mix with water till good consistency right in the cup. Put a few pebbles on the bottom of the large pot. Put muffin cup on pebbles. Add water to halfway up muffin cup. Put on lid. Bring to boil over whatever stove I'm using. Let sit until I'm impatient and/or it's done. Eat.
Minimizing bulk at a comfort rated 30* bag really means switching from synthetic to down, and or going with a quilt. Both of which can be be hard to do with a $100-$150 budget. I recommend going over to r/ULGeartrade and making a WTB post. I am sure a lot of us have down bags that we have upgraded out of that you could probably get a good deal on.
A great entry level down bag is the Kelty Cosmic 20. It retails for $170, but if you wait for sales or coupons you can easily get it for like $135ish from some of the big box stores like REI, Backcountry, Moosejaw, Enwild, Campsaver, etc. Its 42oz with a comfort rating of 32. This was my first down sleeping bag and I pushed it down to 19* one night with all my clothes on, although woke up a few times slightly chilled.
Are you ok with a quilt? If you save a bit more and have the ability to push your budget a bit to $200, I would go with the Hammock Gear Econ 30 in Reg/Wide. This shaves 1.25 lbs off of the Kelty, and will definitely pack down smaller. It also might hold off the upgrade-itis that will inevitably hit once you start getting lighter and lighter.
Another option at $135 from amazon or currently on sale at $117 from aliexpress, is the Wind Hard Quilt from Aegismax. Although I would want to layer up at 30*. There are some good threads on r/Ultralight giving this a "good down to 35*" with good site selection and appropriate layers. It is sewn through rather than box baffled though so just test out what temp you are actually comfortable pushing this to. Its on my short list for a budget 40* quilt when I don't want to use my comfort rated 20*.
Hope this helps a bit!
It's easy to transfer the fuel from a larger fuel canister to a smaller one with something similar to this. I do the same thing with pure butane into isobutane canisters as cold weather performance isn't a huge concern. Thanks for the lighterpack! Read my mind.
what I carry:
https://www.amazon.com/Silky-Professional-271-33-Replacement-Blade/dp/B0014C7XB2
file sharp edges on the handle and wrap with paracord. I made a sheath from parts of a plastic folder(like for office paperwork).
total weight 4oz. more than $10 though.
I'll come back after work with my setup, but one thing you might save some weight on is the tripod. If this is strong enough to support the weight of your setup it's pretty good. I currently use it, though I've been trying to work out a hiking pole supported tripod and am getting close.
550g Amazon basics tripod
I have the one person version of this and it's pretty good: https://www.amazon.com/Naturehike-Lightweight-Backpacking-Outdoor-Camping/dp/B07DL46S68
If you're looking for something more luxurious then I highly recommend the REI Half Dome 2+, which I also have. It's very spacious inside, which is amazing for maneuvering and storing your gear, but it's still a reasonable weight. Not sure if it's available in Germany, though.
I use a 1.8L Platypus Hoser, since I've found that if I don't use a hydration bladder, I tend not to drink enough water to keep hydrated if it's above about 5C, but I am generally hiking pretty close to water sources and don't need to carry a ton. I've solved the annoying refill issue with the fast fill adapters for my Sawyer filter. Total weight penalty vs a pair of clean SmartWater bottles is on the order of 40g, and I get the benefits of a gravity feed setup when filtering into my bladder. The bladder itself weighs 40g, the tube/mouthpiece/quick disconnects add up to 71g, plus whatever the filter and dirty water container of your choice are. I've stuck with the Sawyer bags (23g for 16oz), because I have them, and if you're gravity feeding instead of squeezing the hell out of them, they're plenty durable.
The only drawback is that a small bit of air works its way into the system with every refill, and you have to deal with that every couple of days to keep a decent usable capacity. I consider it a small price to pay.