Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The plan was for a 165 mile solo 7 day backpacking trip on the North Country Trail in north central Minnesota. The trip started well. Great weather. Resupply cached. Arrived at the start on time. Crushed out 20 miles on the first day. Then on day 2, I received a message on my Garmin In Reach and the plans changed quickly.

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Gear I frequently Use:
Backpack
Pilgrim Ultralight Highline Framed
pilgrimul.com

Hammock - Warbonnet Ridgerunner -
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com​

Rain Fly - 13' Warbonnet Thunder Fly and Mountain Fly-
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com​

Tent - Zpacks Duplex -
zpacks.com/products/duplex-tent

Top Quilts-
Hammock Gear O, 20, 30 and 40 Degree Burrows-
https://hammockgear.com​

Under Quilts-
Warbonnet Outdoors 40 Degree Lynx Underquilt
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com​

Loco Libre 20 and -20 Degree Ridge Reapers with 900 - fill power goose down - https://www.locolibregear.com​

Hot Tent - Lux Mini Peak XL from Three Ridges Gear Company
Titanium and Stainless Steel Hot Tent Stoves from Three Ridges Gear Company
threeridgesgear.com/midwestbackpacker

Garmin In-Reach Mini Communicator
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MSR Mini Groundhog Stakes -
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Brooks Cascadia 17 Trail Runners -
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Anker Power Banks -
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Nitecore NU25 Headlamp -
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Hilltop Packs Custom Printed Food Bag -
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Outdoor Vitals Vario Poly Fill Puffy -
outdoorvitals.com/products/vario-jacket

REI Magma 850 Hooded Down Jacket (seasonal) -
https://www.rei.com​

Lester River Bushcraft Boreal Anorak Coat -
lrbushcraft.com/shop/p/boreal-shirt

Sea to Summit Compression Dry Sack
https://www.rei.com/product/867058/se...

Cascade Mountain Tech Hiking Poles-
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Toaks 550ML Cook Pot-
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BRS Stove-
amazon.com/dp/B00NNMF70U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share&th=1

Fancy Feast Stove-
youtu.be/JkgbwOs3oyE​

Toaks Long Handle Spoon-
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REI Rainpants-
https://www.rei.com/product/137186/re...

Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket -
enlightenedequipment.com/mens-visp-rain-jacket-stock

Appalachian Gear Company Alpaca Hoodie-
Out of Business

CNOC 2 Liter Water Bag -
garagegrowngear.com

Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter -
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Sit Pad -
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Camera- iphone 14 Pro Max

Ultrapod Lightweight Camera Tripod-
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Noxgear39g Bluetooth Speaker -
noxgear.com/39g

Peak Refuel Freeze Dried Meals
peakrefuel.com

Down Socks-
garagegrowngear.com/products/down-socks-by-goosefeet-gear?_pos=1&_sid=ae99b3c56&_ss=r

Lite AF Fanny Pack-
liteaf.com/product/fanny-pack

Permethrin-
thetickterminator.com

Injinji Merino Wool Toe Sock Liners-
amazon.com/dp/B01LW7RHEY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Darn Tough Merino Wool Socks -
amazon.com/dp/B008N4G3TC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Cold Weather Mesh Base Layers -
Brynje USA - brynjeusa.com

Wuru Wool Company - Light Weight Merino Wool Hoodie
wuruwool.com

Trailbrush Toothbrush -
garagegrowngear.com/products/trailbrush-by-trail-stuff?_pos=1&_sid=dbcb8cf99&_ss=r

Derma-Safe Folding Knife -
garagegrowngear.com/products/derma-safe-knife-by-derma-safe?_pos=1&_sid=4f467f608&_ss=r

Salty Britches Chaffing Ointment -
garagegrowngear.com/products/chafing-ointment-single-use-packet-by-salty-britches?_pos=1&_sid=ef298fb4f&_ss=r

Pillow Strap -
garagegrowngear.com/products/pillow-strap-by-pillow-strap?_pos=1&_sid=ddf978ed1&_ss=r

Flextail Zero Pump -
amazon.com/dp/B0CQCTY24W/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_HHGS38VNPSVE6KFVC80E?linkCode=ml1&tag=midwestbackpa-20

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