My 2018 list

Enzo

Thru Hiker
Looks like a honed kit list to my nieve eyes, not ultra light but if I remember right your out for a long time not just a good time :)
 
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edh

Thru Hiker
What's not to like....:)

Like mine (so I'm biased)..I don't take a towel or a knife (often), and your FAK duplicates some of what I would call essentials such as lip balm; but really...

Interesting that you take down trousers and socks (guessing quilt boost)..but there with the socks (have some Aegismax on order) - my feet seem to take longer to warm up these days after a cold day in the rain.
 
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andreostergard

Trail Blazer
Looks like a good list.
I feel that your baselayer bottoms are quite redundant with the down trousers.
You could also look into replacing the knife when it breaks to a Leatherman Style CS or similar.

I dunno why you have 3 extra phone batteries when you have a charger, maybe that your sun-charger isn't a battery powerbank? I'd remove the sun-thingie if that's the case and get a 10.000 mAh powerbank instead. Still don't know how much you're on your phone while walking or if you rely heavily on it as a GPS. EDIT: Or if you use it as a video camera and need the extra battery life for that.

If you should add something I'd say a firesteel as Bic lighters doesn't like cold/wet or that combo :)
 
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Max

Ultralighter
Looks like a honed kit list to my nieve eyes, not ultra light but if I remember right your out for a long time not just a good time :)

Honed, but could be better.
I'm out for a few months this year. I start travelling the end of March and hopefully go through to mid October.
 

Max

Ultralighter
What's not to like....:)

Like mine (so I'm biased)..I don't take a towel or a knife (often), and your FAK duplicates some of what I would call essentials such as lip balm; but really...

Interesting that you take down trousers and socks (guessing quilt boost)..but there with the socks (have some Aegismax on order) - my feet seem to take longer to warm up these days after a cold day in the rain.[/QUOTE

My towel is a luxury, it's not so heavy.
I like to camp as high as I can, gets a little chilly sometimes. Last year I took 2 sleeping bags, the system worked well. This year I'm just giving myself some extra clothing options paired with a lighter blanket.
I like the Aegis max booties. I turn them inside out for comfort.
 
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Max

Ultralighter
Looks like a good list.
I feel that your baselayer bottoms are quite redundant with the down trousers.
You could also look into replacing the knife when it breaks to a Leatherman Style CS or similar.

I dunno why you have 3 extra phone batteries when you have a charger, maybe that your sun-charger isn't a battery powerbank? I'd remove the sun-thingie if that's the case and get a 10.000 mAh powerbank instead. Still don't know how much you're on your phone while walking or if you rely heavily on it as a GPS. EDIT: Or if you use it as a video camera and need the extra battery life for that.

If you should add something I'd say a firesteel as Bic lighters doesn't like cold/wet or that combo :)

I hear what your saying about the base layer duplication. The base layer is multi purpose where the down pants are a quilt boost as @edh alluded too. Maybe I will bin one or the other if things don't work as planned.
My phone is everything, entertainment, Viewranger, wikilocs, photo's, coms I cant do without one.
Reason for the phone batteries is they charge much faster than my Anker power bank. The Anker has a charge regulator built in and only lets my solar charge at a maximum of 97 mah. Where as the phone batteries will allow 170 mah through. I may also take a Samsung euro fast charge as well, not bought one yet still thinking about it.
I've never had a problem with a bic but there is always a first. A fire steal is the better choice.
 
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andreostergard

Trail Blazer
Fair enough with the multi purpose part. Myself I've never needed the extra insulation while walking but it all depends on where you are, altitude etc. I guessed you had a reason for it :)

However, don't ditch the Bic, quite hard to light a candle or put some flame to a cord or similar with a firesteel. But it's equally easy to light a burner gas or alcohol with a firesteel as a lighter.
 
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Enzo

Thru Hiker
I'm mulling over whether it's better to use insulated trousers (limited use for me, don't get too cold generally ~200g ) and ins jacket (would carry anyhow, no added weight) to boost a 3 season quilt or a lightweight water resistant over bag ~360g
Insulated trousers would be lighter and more multi use, but the over bag doubles as a water resistant bivvy.
 
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Max

Ultralighter
I think you've missed out your Fenix head torch and associated battery support.

Not taking it this year, going with an Aliexpress small led torch. It runs for 3 hours on an AA battery not the best for night walking but usable.
 
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