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Tent SetupSierra Nevada
Minimalist Backpacker Tent Setup
$1,450
About This Build
Ultra-light tent camping setup optimized for backpacking and car camping alike. Everything fits into a 65L pack. Built around the principle that weight savings compound across miles. Primarily used in the Sierra Nevada and Colorado Rockies.
Gear List
Sleep System
$1,245| Item | Notes | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Mountaineering UltraLite 20° 850-fill goose down, 1 lb 13 oz | 850-fill goose down, 1 lb 13 oz | $575 | — |
| Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 2.9 lbs — the gold standard ultralight tent | 2.9 lbs — the gold standard ultralight tent | $450 | Buy |
| Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT R-value 4.5, only 8.8 oz | R-value 4.5, only 8.8 oz | $220 | — |
Cooking
$85| Item | Notes | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSR PocketRocket 2 | — | $50 | Buy |
| MSR Titan Kettle 850mL | — | $35 | — |
Storage
$270| Item | Notes | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osprey Atmos AG 65 Anti-Gravity suspension — game changer for long miles | Anti-Gravity suspension — game changer for long miles | $270 | Buy |
Power & Electronics
$46| Item | Notes | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anker 20000mAh PowerCore | — | $46 | — |
Total Build Cost
$1,450