Originally Posted by
bmike
the good thing is on a single overnight, if you find you are really missing something you will only be without if for 1 night / day.
the bad news is that if you plan wrong for weather / etc. you could be a little cold / wet / miserable.
but its only 50 miles, and its only 1 night.
so, think about getting out of your comfort zone and carry a truly small load.
certainly be safe, and pack for the weather - but if the goal is to test out light loads for simple overnights... you can get away with pretty sparse kit...
100% agreed here. I've even nixxed the tent and have gone with a light bivy and tarp. With the Revelate bags, you can get all you need and then some for an S24o.
- Tent or tarp/bivy
- Sleeping bag/pad
- Extra pari of underwear and socks
- Light pair of shorts
- Light rain jacket
- Wool sweater (if cold)
- Ti pot/stove/spork
- Toothbrush/paste
- Flashlight (or use bike headlight)
For food, I'd simply just get some freeze dried backpacking meals. Backpacker's Pantry spaghetti or Lasagna are good. As well as Sweet/Sour Pork. Deserts are awesome, too. Best thing? Boil water, pour, wait few min, then eat.
I am amazed at some people who bring the whole house with them. You're supposed to be out in nature. Enjoy it.
