9 lb Stealth Camping Ultralight Backpacking Gear List. Go Camping on the Sly – Hammock Camping & Tarp Camping Options Shown
Check out my live gear list on LighterPack.com for weights, prices, descriptions and product links.
- Printable List in PDF Format: Sintax77’s Stealth Backpacking Gear List PDF
- Spreadsheet friendly list in CSV Format: Sintax77’s Stealth Backpacking Gear List CSV
- Even more gear lists can be found on my Gear List Page.
Backpack Base Weight: 8.94 lbs (4 kilos)
Backpack Volume: 21 liters
For this load-out, I wanted to create a kit that was not only light and concise, but would appear outwardly as a “regular backpack” for an upcoming stealth camping trip. Stealth camping is a term that can elicit a lot of definitions and responses from hikers. At the very least, the common thread seems to be camping overnight in a way that leaves no visual impact. For some this is simply for purposes of immersion in the outdoors (both for themselves and for others in the area). For others, the term refers to camping illegally and / or without permission. I am not advocating the latter. I like to experiment with backpacking load-outs and scenarios, so for me this kit was just a fun way to challenge myself. Regardless, do with the information what you will.
Do to the size constraints of my “regular size” pack, the primary challenge for this kit was not necessarily weight, but volume. Compactness superseded weight and price. These volume constraints created an advantageous by product – my pack’s base weight came in at under 9lbs. My lightest backpacking gear list weight yet.
This kit is intended for a warm weather backpacking trip. Because of this, you’ll notice that the clothing options are limited. Perhaps someday I’ll attempt to devise a winter stealth camping load-out. One step at a time. For instance there is no down jacket. In it’s place is a simple light weight long sleeve shirt. Many of you will also notice that there isn’t any rain gear either. I’m fine with getting rained on in warm weather. My synthetic clothes will dry quickly and the effects won’t be life critical for my expected conditions. Besides, I mostly use my Frogg Toggs rain parka not for rain, but as an ultralight windbreaker for supplemental warmth. Something I don’t expect to need for my upcoming trip. Plan and adjust for your own load-outs accordingly.
Simplified Stealth Backpacking Gear List:
Backpack
Shelter
guy lines
Sleep System
- Dutchware Gear Half-Wit Hammock
- Dutchware Whoopie Hooks with Kevlar Tree Straps
- Hammock Gear Burrow 40 Top Quilt
- Hammock Gear Phoenix 30 Under Quilt
Storage
- Bear Bag Line (25′ guyline and small carabiner)
- Bear Bag – 13 gal trash bag
- Zip-lock Bag – Sandwich
- Zip-lock Bag – Gallon
Cooking & Eating
- Toaks 450ml Titanium Cup
- Cookset Stuff Sack
- Esbit Folding Stove
- Matches – Waterproof
- Sea to Summit Alpha Light Spork, Long
- Spoon, Backup, Disposable
- Lighter, Disposable
Water Treatment & Storage
- American Red Cross Steripen Ultralight UV Water Purifier
- Forty Below Expedition Water Bottle, 1L
- Water Bottle Holder / Insulator
Tools
First Aid / Fire Starting
- First Aid Kit
(Adhesive bandages, 1 gauze bandage, superglue, neosporin in straw tube, tealight wax candle, 6 doses benedryl, 10 doses ibuprofen, spare water bottle cap, needle & thread for mending gear) - Sunscreen – 30 SPF in 10ml bottle
- Wetfire
Fire Starter Tablets
- Light My Fire Mini Fire Steel
- Picardin Lotion
Bug Repellent
Clothing (Packed, not worn. For spare, sleeping)
- Underwear – Synthetic (1 Pair)
- Shirt, Long Sleeve -Lt Wgt
- Hat, Beanie – Lt Wgt Fleece
- Wool Socks – Lt Wgt (1 pair)
Lighting
Toiletries
- Toilet Paper
- Toiletry Kit
- Wet Wipes
- Hand Sanitizer
Additional Stealth Camping Gear Options Discussed
Sleeping Pad
GPS Unit
Flashlight
(1 pair)
, folding
w/ battery
