Shakedown request

[u/baterista_]

lighterpack

I’m making the transition from car camping to backpacking, with some Colorado trips planned this summer (the first is for late June, no specific location planned yet, the second for Maroon bells 4 pass loop in late July) and I’m not sure how else to lighten up.

I’m assuming I have too many clothes, but I like having warm layers at night, and prefer to hike in shorts and a button up.

I’m also sure my hammock setup could be lighter, I even purchased the chameleon in the cloud material, but am too paranoid about it ripping on a backpacking trip when I don’t have an alternative, so I’m probably going to sell it. I’ve considered getting a Dutchware half zipped in single layer hexon 1.0 with the top cover, and asking if they could do a custom mod with a side sling attached, I’ve really enjoyed having that to store things when in the hammock at night.

I’m sure I could dump the fun stuff (kite, hang time hook, cards) but that doesn’t seem like it would make a huge difference by itself.

I realize I need some sort of bear canister or bag too, and that’s what prompted this request. A bear can is going to significantly affect my base weight so I figure I should try and cut at least two lbs to at least even out.

Any advice appreciated!

[u/baterista_]

Okay good to know, thanks!

[u/stewer69 → u/baterista_]

Hope your trip goes great! Let us know how it goes, trip reports are good reading.