Camping Gear
TENT - Lone Rider Moto Tent
My tent of choice is the Lone Rider Moto Tent. Before the minimalist loose their mind, yes I did my homework. 11 lbs and not free standing. You add the ground sheet for the other side its another pound. I thought pretty long and hard about this, as with all gear its tailor to the rider. If I wasn't going to camp extensively on my trip, I may have decided to get a bivy from Lone Rider as well. Weighs nothing and takes up no space. Maybe even if I was younger and less broken with injuries, I probably be okay crawling out of the tent regularly. But seeing that I have knee problems, back problems, and claustrophobic, the sacrifice was needed. One other thing that people always talks about, is that they bring a tent, and end up hating camping and never trying to camp when they don't have to. I will tell you, with the Lone Rider tent, I look forward to setting up at the days end. When that rainy weather become a miserable shifting around, it'll be much more livable and comfortable in my tent.
PAD & PILLOW - Klymit Static V Luxe & Luxe Pillow
I originally started with the klymit static v and the x pillow. This was the same logic I used for the tent. Lighter is better, except if you are 6'1 and 44 inch chest. I used it only twice along with the X pillow, and came to a revelation. Anything on the market that is standard size is build for a 5'10 or smaller person, 5'10 being the maximum. So upgraded sleeping pad to the Static V Luxe (Insulated) with the Luxe Pillow. Both items are much more substantial in size and are much more comfortable when camping. I wouldn't just roll off of it. It is larger to pack and heavier, about double the size to the standard size. I also have a pump for the pad, so it is easier for me to air it up everyday instead of using my mouth.
SLEEPING BAG - Enlighten Equipment Revelations
I have always hated sleeping in sleeping bags. Something about it always bothers me, its awkward and tossing and turning always have me in a weird contortion feeling. When I did my research everyone had recommended the enlighten equipment quilt. So I ended up getting the Revelation quilt. I learned my lesson this time, I ordered the quilt extra wide and extra long. It turns out to be just enough and not a inch too large or small. I have used it in 35 - 45 degree nights and it has held up really well, and kept me very warm. I like the blanket style system, it is much more natural than sleeping bags.
STOVE & COOKWARE - MSR XGX EX & Snow Peak 900 Titanium & Vargo titanium utensils
I ended up buying the MSR XGK multi-fuel stove, because I want to be able to run the stove using just gasoline. I know that Coleman fuel is cleaner and better for the environment, but I don't want to be looking for different type of fuel in the middle of nowhere. I am also aware some people use very simple system that packs a lot less, and some even use only something to heat the water. A lot of people I know also can eat the same thing everyday, or just sports bars for all meals. I am not one of them. I cook everyday at home and I like to cook. I am also very bothered by eating the same thing two meals in a row. If anything at the end of the day, one of the things that I look forward to the most is a good meal. So that doesn't mean sports bar, or cup of noodle. My pot is the Snow Peak 900 titanium cook set. Cooking and eating utensil is Vargo titanium fork, spoon and knife. I'm powering my stove with my 1.5 liter Primus fuel that goes on the back of my pannier that double as emergency fuel. I'm also carrying a small seasoning kit.
CHAIR and MISC
First up we have my saw and my knife, the saw is a silky saw, the knife is a kabar Jarosz Turok. Second we have the latern and head lamp the lantern is Goal Zero mini light house, and Actik Petzel headlamp. Finally I have my chair, from Alite, the Mayfly chair.