I'm slowly (very slowly) bringing my pack weight down. I'm a section hiker and I've carried as much as 65 pounds at times. I've seen the light and have purchased a few items that have helped lower my weight (plus I've lost over 30 pounds on my body too).
Now I have about $200 to spend on my next purchase and I need help deciding what's next.
Here's my gear list as it stands:
- pack - an old external frame that's still kicking
- shelter - Hennessy hammock (Expedition A-sym w/ stock tarp), a 15 year old or more Everest sleeping bag (synthetic, I'm sure), various full length sleeping pads
- cooking system: super cat stove, Ti cooking pot, windscreen, pot cozy, spork
- footwear: Keen Tarhgee II mids (just broken in), some synthetic/wool hiking socks
- water: Katadyn Hiker Pro water filter, generic brand 2 liter bladder and hose, 32 oz. gatorade bottle
- Clothing: Under Armour Heat Gear underwear, some cheap Walmart brand long johns (found in sporting section though), cotton netted t-shirt, old ass fleece jacket that's really thick, some gloves, North Face convertible hiking shorts/pants
- Bunch of misc. items that don't count for this question, I'm sure.
So, I'm trying to decide wether or not to buy an insulated compressible jacket (like the Nano Puff) or save my money and buy a better bag or some sort of insulation for the hammock. I think I need to get better gear before I buy a better bag (advice I've seen on this forums).
Any suggestions?
Thanks, beaudetious