8 LB Ultralight Setup | 100 Mile Wilderness Full Gear List

My full ultralight backpacking gear list for the 100 Mile Wilderness — everything I carried, why I chose it, and how I kept my base weight under 8 pounds without sacrificing comfort or safety. This video breaks down my complete loadout, including my shelter system, sleep setup, cook kit, clothing layers, electronics, and more.

Whether you’re prepping for your own hike through Maine’s remote 100 miles, dialing in a minimalist long-distance kit, or just curious about what it takes to go lightweight in rugged terrain – here is a full breakdown.

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Base Weight: 7 lbs, 15.34 oz

🎒 Pack (1 lb 7.6 oz)
– MLD Exodus 55:
– Stick Stashers:

⛺️ Shelter (1 lb 3.19 oz)
– Zpacks Offset Solo: (replaced by Pivot Solo)

🛏 Sleep System (1 lb 4.72 oz)
– EE Revelation 50° (Reg/Wide):
– Oware 1/4” Pad:
– Big Sky Pillow:
– MLD 1/8” Sit Pad:

🧤 Clothing/Wearables (1 lb 11.33 oz)
– OR Buff:
– Sea to Summit Bug Net:
– Dance Pants:
– Farpointe Alpha Cruiser 90:
– Goodr BFG Sunglasses:
– OR Helium Rain Jacket:
– OV Thermal Tights:
– Wigwam Socks:
– OV Nebo Windbreaker:

🍳 Cook System (4.85 oz)
– Toaks 550 Pot:
– Esbit Stove:
– Homemade Windscreen:
– OV Titanium Spoon:
– Mini Bic:

🔋 Electronics (13.57 oz)
– Anker 10k Power Bank (similar):
– Spot Gen 3 (now Gen 4):
– Nitecore NU25 UL:

🧼 Hygiene (1.23 oz)
– Dropper:
– Spray Bottle:
– Prairie Dog Trowel:
– Igneous Bidet:
– Toothbrush (generic)

🩹 Med/Repair (2.5 oz)
– Victorinox Knife:
– Igneous Repair Spool:
– Igneous Leukotape:
– Mini Bic:

📍 Stakes (2.7 oz)
– 6 Titanium:
– 2 Aluminum:

💧 Water (3.3 oz)
– Katadyn BeFree 1L:
– 600ml SmartWater

🧳 Sacks/Bags (8.35 oz)
– Skog A Kust Ditty Bag:
– MLD Stake Bag:
– MLD Bear Bag Kit:
– LokSak Odor Bag:
– Trash Bag (generic)

❌ Not Included in Base Weight:
Held in hand, worn, consumable, or not typically part of a backpacking kit.

– Black Diamond Trekking Poles:
– Esbit Fuel Tabs (x6):
– Elete Electrolytes:
– iPhone 14:
– Toothpaste, floss, meds (misc)
– DJI Action 4:
– Ulanzi MT 73 Tripod:
– DJI Action 4 Batteries:

Chapters
00:00 100 Mile Wilderness Gear List
00:35 Pack Overview
01:29 Rear Pocket – Ditty Bag, Raincoat, Sit Pad
03:31 Side Pockets – Filter, Spoon, Bear Line, Trowel, Stakes
05:27 Shoulder Strap Pocket – Water Bottle, Camera
05:53 Hip Belt Pocket – Quick Access Items
08:11 Main Compartment (Top) – Tent, Food Bags, Cook Kit
12:32 Main Compartment (Bottom) – Clothing, Sleep System

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