Managed to pull a couple last minute permits to the Kings Range Conservation area on the coast of Northern California.

I was able to do a single night on the Lost Coast Trail back in January 2019. On that trip I would cross paths with a gentleman who is believed to have later been swept to sea during bad weather. (I was well off the trail at this point, I had been heading back to trailhead as the gentleman was starting his fated journey.)

In any case, Chase is able to join me. As the “first” backpacking trip of the season, I’m going a bit nuts with the packing and gram counting. I’ll hopefully keep updating my lighterpacks loadout for the trip below.

Still tbd:

  • Print Tide charts
  • Determine alternative trails if weather bad
  • Plan food (bought too much)
  • Clean/Pack Travel and Wearing Clothes
  • Find and charge battery pack
  • select and bring book

LCT Trip (vMLD)

  •   Category Weight
  • Quilt
    1.28 lb
  • Pack, Shelter, and Sleeping System
    5.09 lb
  • Kitchen and Hygiene
    4.58 lb
  • Clothing (Carried)
    4.35 lb
  • Clothing (Worn)
    4.91 lb
  • Foodums
    7.02 lb
  • Other
    2.17 lb
  • Total 29.4
    lb
    • oz
    • lb
    • g
    • kg
  • Consumable 5.13 lb
  • Worn 3.99 lb
  • Base Weight 20.28 lb

    • Quilt

      Weight qty
    • Enlightened Equipment Enigma Sleeping Quilt 580
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • 1.28 lb
      1

    • Pack, Shelter, and Sleeping System

      Weight qty
    • MLD Exodus FS No Frame - Lid Pack 623.69
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL 2P UL 2p Freestanding 992
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Sea to Summit Ether Light - Reg Sleeping pad + Pillow and Inflator bag 612
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Groundsheet + Cordage 81
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • 5.09 lb
      4

    • Kitchen and Hygiene

      Weight qty
    • Jetboil Flash incl fuel and cup 522
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Plastic Mug GSI Outdoors 106
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Smart Water Bottle Empty 34
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       2
    • Bear Can BV450 921
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Spork Snow Peak 14
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Insulated Food Coozie Hawks Vittles 40
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Sawyer Mini + Bag threads to smart water 81
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Vargo Titanium Knife 29
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • 0
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Towel 89
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Ziplocks Assorted 34
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Toiletry Bag Lipbalm, TP, Toothbrush/Paste, Wilderness Wipes, Meloxicam, Moleskin, LowDose edibles 147
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Bandana 28
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • 4.58 lb
      14

    • Clothing (Carried)

      Weight qty
    • R1 Air 282
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Wind Shirt + Pants 189
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Rain Jacket 420
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Underwear 84
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       2
    • Socks 74
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       2
    • MicroPuff 296
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Sleep/Wool Layer MerinoAir 335
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Extra Shirt 135
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • 4.35 lb
      10

    • Clothing (Worn)

      Weight qty
    • Hat 44
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Beanie 42
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Socks 74
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Sunglasses 26
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Neck Gaiter 42
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Underwear 84
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Hiking Shirt 185
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • T-Shirt 133
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Pants 523
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Shoes 620
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Gaiters 80
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Trekking Pole BD Distance Carbon FLZ 187.96
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       2
    • 4.91 lb
      13

    • Foodums

      Weight qty
    • Food 2327
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Food 2 855
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • 7.02 lb
      2

    • Other

      Weight qty
    • Sit Pad 23
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Map 83
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Battery Bank + Cable 382
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Cell Phone 189
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Permit 2
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Camera 0
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Book Job: Comedy of Justice 220
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • Notebook + Pen 84
      g
      • oz
      • lb
      • g
      • kg
       1
    • 2.17 lb
      8