Thread: Osprey packs

Originally Posted by Tentman

Hey - thanks for the excellent pics (of what is obviously a pretty carefully thought out outfit), could you do a list as well. Thanks

@Tentman equipment list of gear in my photos.


Sleep system is

Sea to Summit sleeping bag, if I am going to in colder climates I add a Sea to Summit Reactor liner, but it would have to be above bushline cold conditions.
Bivvi bag
Thermarest Neo-air Sleeping pad
2 x Black Diamond Contour trekking poles
DD hammocks 3m x 3m ultralight Tarp, i usually set this up on the ground as an open front tent bivvi using trekking poles to hold it up. keeps the wind out quite well.
Macpac inflatable pillow, after years of using a rolled up jacket , I decided to splash out, it weighs next to nothing.

Spare clothes

Macpac Rain jacket, or if weather is colder I take a Swazi Wapiti coat.
Macpac primaloft puffer jacket these stay warm when wet, unlike down and still pack up very small
Heavy weight polypropylene thermal (or merino)
Spare shorts, long-john's, socks and undies
Shemargh, Beanie and gloves

This set up is usually more than enough. I used to take a heavy polar fleece long sleeved top, but never really used it. If i was to take an extra layer it would likely be my Sitka thermal mid-layer hoody, which get very toasty.


First aid Kit

Med Kit containing usual stuff
I also carry 2 x Israeli trauma compression bandages, a CAT tourniquet, some wound filling sterile gauze and an emergency blanket.


Hunting gear includes:
Leica Range finder and 10x25 binos, Rhino 650 GPS, PLB
Zvord Hunting knife,
Silky Pruning saw and Cold steel knife for cutting fire lanes, tracks and firewood.
meat bags (pillow case or similar)
spare para cord

Cooking system is:

MSR Reactor stove with 1 litre pot, and 2x gas bottles (for longer trips)
3 litre bladder
Katadyn Befree water filter
Spork, Svord peasant knife and folding cup
Fire steel and a couple of Bic lighters


Other gear:

2 x head torches, (Zebralight and Nightcore)
Spare batteries,
SOL Emergency bivvi bag,
sharpening stone and rifle cleaning kit
Hunters Element 25 litre pack-able day bag


A few other smaller items are also in photos. On longer trips I sometimes take a small power bank with solar charger, (especially if I am taking the boy with me)

Hope this helps