Backpacking Bag Dump: All The Gear I Took

Earlier this week, I hauled off into the woods with all the things I needed to survive for three days in the Linville Gorge Wilderness, a challenging yet beautiful place to hike in western North Carolina. By popular demand, I did a bag dump to show everything I took with me — except for food. But to make up for it, I’ve included a detailed meal plan for the three nights we spent in the woods.

Pack

Drop x Durston 40L Ultralight Backpack

Skog a Kust LiteSak 2.0

Vanquest Dendrite Large

Camp

Hummingbird Hammock Single

Hummingbird Hammocks Tree Straps+

Wise Owl Outfitters Rain Tarp

Kelty Light Year Sleeping Bag 15˚F

Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Underquilt 30˚F

Trekology Yizi Lite 750 Camp Chair

Clothing

Crocs

Reebok Active Tee

Under Armour Tech 2.0 1/2 Zip-up T-Shirt

All in Motion Tech Fleece Full Zip Hoodie

Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer 2 Hoody

Craghoppers NosiLite Lite Pants

ColdPruf Platinum II Base Layer Pant

ExOficio Give-N-Go Boxers

Eddie Bauer Trail Socks

FRDM Vigor Lightweight Liner Gloves

Vasque Talus GTX Hiking Boots

Minus33 Merino Wool Beanie

BlackStrap Daily Tube Gaiter

Tools

Chris Reeve Umnumzaan

SOG PowerPint

Zippo Orange Matte

Zippo Butane Double Torch insert

Exotac NanoStriker XL

Wazoo Bushcraft Fire Starter Necklace

Olight Perun Mini / i1R 2 EOS (use code CARRYON for 10% off)

Black Diamond Alpine FLZ Z Trek Poles

Kindle Paperwhite

Kitchen

MSR PocketRocket 2 Mini Stove Kit

Katadyn BeFree Water Filter

UCO Switch Spork

REI Multi-Towel Mini

Aurelle TOOB Brush

Coleman Camp Soap Sheets

TheTentLab Deuce Backcountry Trowel

HydraPak Stow 500mL Collapsible Water Bottle

Camera Gear

Sony a7R III

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8

Peak Design SL-AS-3 Slide Camera Strap

Matador Camera Base Layer

GoPro Max

GoPro Max Grip + Tripod

GoPro Backpack Shoulder Strap Mount

Anker PowerCore 26800mAh Power Bank

Food

Friday Dinner

Steak

Instant Mashed Potatoes

Saturday Breakfast

Death Wish Coffee Instant

PROBAR Meal

Protein Powder

Saturday Lunch

Two Tuna Pouches

Ole Xtreme Welleness High Fiber Tortilla

Plantain Chips

Saturday Dinner

Maruchan Ramen

Pepperoni

Yellowbird Hot Sauce

Sunday Breakfast

Munk Pack Protein Cookie

Death Wish Coffee

Protein Powder

Snacks

CLIF Bar

Triple Nut Berry Trail Mix

Dark Chocolate