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Stealth Backpacking Gear List – Go Camping on the Sly

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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.

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  Compactness superseded weight and price.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

Sleep System

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

Water Treatment & Storage

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