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Gear list:
-2x base layer fire resistant uk army surplus shirts
-1x base layer pants same type as above
>merino is on the way just hasn’t been delivered yet
-3x merino wool socks (2 in dry bag)
-bdu m81 pants
-Patagonia pcu level 5 softshell jacket
>should I bring a goretex jacket for better wind protection?
-polartec fleece beanie
-pbi gold hood balaclava
-us glove liner (for movement)
-outdoor research mittens (for static)
-beyond clothing level 7 monster parka (for static)
>should I also bring the pants to plus up my sleeping bag?
-temperate weather boots (not waterproof and not be dry water resistant, very worn, about to order new winter boots but for now they’ll do)
-carinthia defense 4 sleeping bag (rated comfort down to -15C, can sleep with level 7 to plus up)
-thermarest z lite sleeping pad (inadequate R value, I have ordered the the nearest neoair xtherm nxt but hasn’t arrived yet, may need to sleep with lvl7)
-m81 goretex bivy for shelter
-3x Gatorade bottles
-2x 1L plastic Nalgenes
-1x 1L steel Nalgene
-1x steel cup
(They’re all stored inside the pack near my back to keep warmer and not freeze)
-3x dried noodles with beef
-3x canned meat
-butter biscuits
-3x nut packets
-2x trail mix packets
-1x chocolate bar
-8x coffee powder bags
-soto wind master
-1x fuel canister (full)
-headlamp (full batteries)
-1x full set of spare batteries
-2x bic lighters (full)
-iodine disinfectant
-bandage
-bandaids
-spork
-toothbrush
-poncho (in case it’s snowing to protect my ruck, or to have a dry surface)
-wet wipes
-2 dirty water bags
-sawyer filter
-foldable saw (most likely won’t use it bc half the place is above tree line but idk)
-mystery ranch SATL old gen ruck (it’s too small for winter shit in my opinion, I didn’t bring that much stuff but it’s full as fuck, will be a pain to get stuff in and out for sleeping)
Came home late from work then went for dinner with father so I packed the ruck at night and got almost no sleep (nice)