Wanderings with Veliz Outdoors

I've never shared my pack load-out or put together a gear video, so I am hear thoughts and ideas from others. This is the load, for the most part, that I've been using since last summer. There are a few extra clothes items because we'll be on the AT in NC next week and it is still a little cold out there.

Pack Load with Cecilia

Category Weight
Big Three (Shelter, Pack, Sleep System)
9.69 lb
Kitchen
0.82 lb
Water System
0.42 lb
Electronics
2.18 lb
Clothing
7.3 lb
Miscellaneous
2.82 lb
Total
23.23
lb
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
Worn 4.46 lb
Base Weight 18.77 lb

- Big Three (Shelter, Pack, Sleep System)
  Weight qty
- Osprey Atmos 50 AG - L without Brain
  1848
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt 20 degree w/straps
  692
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite Sleeping Pad Long size
  473
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- LightHeart Gear SoLong 6 Tent and stuff sack
  967
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- MSR Mini Groundhog Stakes (6) plus 1 shepherd's hook and stuff sack
  78
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Contractor Bag Pack Liner
  95
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- REI Trail 5 Waistpack
  241
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 9.69 lb
  
  7
- Kitchen
  Weight qty
- TOAKS Titanium 750 ml Pot with Lid and stuff sack
  98
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- TOAKS Spoon
  19
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Mini Bic Lighter
  11
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- BRS Stove with sack
  28
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Bear Bag line w/ small caribiner in small rock sack
  47
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Zpacks Large Food Bag
  43
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- OPsak Locsak Food Bag Liner
  43
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- DIY Pot Coozie
  27
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- DIY Cook Pouch
  44
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 0.82 lb
  
  10
- Water System
  Weight qty
- Sawyer Squeeze with half-bag water scoop and Qt Ziploc
  84
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Evernew Water Bag 1.5L
  37
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- SmartWater Bottle 700ml
  32
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- SmartWater Bottle 1L
  39
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 0.42 lb
  
  4
- Electronics
  Weight qty
- iPhone 7 Plus w/Rokform Case
  229
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Princeton Tec Headlamp
  85
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Anker 20000 mAh Charger
  402
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Fotopro Tripod
  275
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 2.18 lb
  
  4
- Clothing
  Weight qty
- Darn Tough Socks
  70
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Darn Tough Socks
  80
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Adidas Compression Underwear
  76
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Adidas Compression Underwear
  76
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- REI Co-Op Down Jacket
  347
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Royal Robbins Hiking Shorts
  317
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- ExOfficio Air Strip Micro Plaid Shirt
  265
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Under Armour camp shorts
  131
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Altra Lone Peak 2.5 Trail Runners
  749
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Dirty Girl Gaiters
  33
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Zpacks Pillow Dry Bag medium
  47
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Manzella Gloves
  43
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Frogg Toggs UltraLite2 Rain jacket
  186
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Patagonia Capilene Midweight Top
  277
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- REI Lightweight Bottoms
  169
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Polar Buff
  56
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- North face Fleece
  387
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 7.3 lb
  
  17
- Miscellaneous
  Weight qty
- Osprey Pack Cover - Large w/ Small Caribiner
  116
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Swiss Army Pocket Knife
  21
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Privy Kit w/ Deuce of Spades TP and Hand Sanitizer
  140
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Bandana
  28
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles with Duct Tape
  492
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Therm-a-Rest Z Seat
  53
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- First Aid and Repair Kit
  218
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Ziploc with Journal, Map, Pen, IDs, etc.
  71
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Large Freezer Bag - Garbage Bag
  12
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- Wet Ones
  88
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 2.82 lb
  
  12

Over the years, I have blogged on a number of topics and in a number of venues. From running a political blog under a pseudonym to writing about education for my local newspaper, the Tallahassee Democrat, I have always enjoyed writing on topics about which I am passionate. It makes sense, then, that I would eventually turn my attention to the outdoors. So, here we go.

I plan on the direction of this blog being rather organic. Simply put, I'm not quite sure what all it will include. You should certainly expect to see trip reports on my day hikes, weekend adventures and extended backpacking journeys. Backpacking gear reviews, book reviews and other topics of interest to hikers will be a staple. However, it may eventually include other outdoor pursuits - paddling and the like. I hope that you will join me for the ride. Subscribe to this blog, then go over and subscribe to my channel on YouTube.

Wanderings with Veliz Outdoors

Thursday, March 8, 2018

What in my pack?

Pack Load with Cecilia

Big Three (Shelter, Pack, Sleep System)

Kitchen

Water System

Electronics

Clothing

Miscellaneous

Monday, February 19, 2018

A new journey begins