The Desert Explorer Ultralight Packing List

Below is our Ultralight Packing List as we use it. Click here to jump to the explanations for each piece of gear and gear recommendations.

Italicized items are worn or carried on body
Bold items are survival / always carry items

Clothing

• shorts (w/ zip-off legs)
• desert shirt
• light polypro shirt
• light polypro pants
• light pile vest
• light pile shirt (optional)
• rain gear/ Golite wisp shirt, pants
• socks (pair per day)
• polypro gloves, cap
• desert hat
• bandana
• hiking shoes
• desert gaitors

Necessities

• bug juice
• sunglasses , sunscreen
• flashlight
• headlamp (optional)
• compass, wrist compass
• map and case
• lighter
• lip balm
• fixed blade knife
• metal match
• backpack
• trekking poles
• pole repair parts
• watch

Survival kit:

• matches
• parachute cord
• duct tape
• first aid kit
• iodine tabs
• 2 meals, snacks

Sleeping (options)

• sleeping bag or liner
• bivy sack
• sleeping pad
• poncho
• bug net/Golite Nest
• tyvek ground sheet
• Clark Jungle hammock

Misc.

• notebook, pencil
• camera
• T.P.
• toothbrush, powder, floss
• electrolytes
• sport slick
• handiwipes
• buttpack/daypack

Cooking

• stove, fuel and acc's.
• water bottle
• MSR Dromlite w/ cap (4L)
• Platypus (2L)
• water purifier
• titanium cup
• spoon
• soap
• food
• hot sauce

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