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Bibbulmun Ultralight Solo Gear List (3.8kg)

Here is what we would take if we walked the Bibbulmun Track solo assuming a spring walk. This gear list could also be a good starting point for your own trip.

Total weight in list: 4799g
Worn weight: 1020g
Individual base weight: 3779g

Sleeping

ItemProductWeight (g)Notes
TentZpacks Plex Solo Tent4350.75oz/yd² instead of 0.50oz/yd² for extra durability (adds about 40g we guessed). Make sure your poles go to 132cm. If you are over 6ft take a look at the Altaplex.
QuiltEnlightened Equipment Enigma -1°C/30F463Weight is for 950fp regular width and length with 10d fabrics.
Sleeping matNeoAir Xlite Regular350Noise hasn’t bothered us. Can use earplugs if too crinkly. Uberlite is not durable enough.
GroundsheetPolycro25For protecting sleeping mat when sleeping in shelters. Cut to size of sleeping mat.
Tent stakesEaston Nano 15cm and Shepard’s Hook Ti stakes622 DAC J Stakes for apex tie outs (10g each), 4 Easton Nanos for corners (8g each), 2 Shepard’s Hooks for head room tie outs (5g each).
Total1335

Kitchen

ItemProductWeight (g)Notes
Water bottles1L Balance bottle72Carry 2. Nice shape (Smart water equivalent in Australia). Swapped out lids for push pull tops.
SpoonToaks titanium10Short.
Scent proof food bagOPSAC 20×1234Food bag for reducing scent profile.
Rehydration containerPeanut butter container48
Total164

First Aid

ItemProductWeight (g)Notes
Pocket knifeSwiss Army Knife Wegner21Knife, scissors, tweezers. Better scissors than classic.
Snake bandageAero form94
Blister tapeFixomull2
Duct/electrical tape3For repairs and blisters.
Repair tapeDCF and tenacious.3
Antihistamines2x6 for mosquito bites etc.
Ibuprofen2x6 for pain relief and inflammation.
Caffeine tabletNo-Doz2x4.
Anti-diarrhoea TabletsImmodium2x4.
Hikers woolNot muchFor blisters.
Safety pin2For blisters.
Sewing needle and thread33 needles. For repairs and popping blisters.
ToothbrushGeneric2Cut short.
Superglue4For large cuts and repairs.
Alcohol pad3x4 for cuts and mat repair.
Tear Aid type A patch1For mat repair.
Glue dots1x3 for mat repair.
CordZpacks31.3mm, reflective.
MatchesRedheads (short)101 pack.
Ear plugsNot muchTo help with sleep. Two sets, one as spare.
Sleepmask6To help with sleep.
Hairlackies4Spare for tying stuff.
Tic Tox20For tick removal.
Total190

Consumables

ItemProductWeight (g)Notes
Sunscreen40In 20ml tub. Resupply in every town.
Lip BalmCarmex Squeeze Tube14SPF15 and stops lips/under nose cracking.
Water purification tabletsAquatabs640 x 5 L tabs.
Anti-chafeGurney Goo20In 15g tube.
Hand sanitizer24In 20ml tub. Resupply in every town.
Toothpaste dropsLush10Lots of flavours.
Toilet paper10
Total124

Electronics

ItemProductWeight (g)Notes
PowerbankNITECORENB 10000150King of the power banks currently. Two outputs is very useful.
PlugHomeKit Australia Dual Port GaN Charger4520w, AU plug.
iPhone cableGeneric5USB C – Lightning. Short 10cm length.
Microusb cableGeneric147g each. Carried two for redundancy (USB A and USB C). For inReach Mini and NU25.
USB C cableGeneric10For fast charging powerbank.
PhoneiPhone 13 Pro279Waterproof case. Good battery life and efficiency, excellent camera with zoom and macro lens.
HeadphonesAirpods Pro55With case.
Satellite device/safety beaconGarmin inReach Mini100For safety, texting, weather forecast.
HeadtorchNU25 headlamp33360 Lm max. Homemade cord headband.
Total691

Clothing Carried

ItemProductWeight (g)Notes
Wind jacketMontbell Tachyon41Adds heaps of versatility and warmth. One of our favourite items. For sleeping if everything else is soaked.
Wind pantsMontbell UL Stretch Wind Pants70Adds heaps of versatility and warmth. For sleeping in every night.
Rain jacketGore R7 Shakedry121Great jacket. Shakedry works really well and has a chest pocket. Durable enough for on trail hiking.
Rain pantsMontbell Versalite104For warmth in wet weather. Not super durable but good enough. Water seeps through eventually.
Synthetic jacketEnlightened Equipment Torrid Jacket215Since the Bibbulmun isn’t too cold and can get a decent amount of rain we think a synthetic is a better choice than fleece + down jacket. Jacket instead of pullover for better venting.
BuffOutdoor Research Echo Ubertube20Very thin and breathable. Keep ears warm under hat walking and sleeping.
Warmth glovesZpacks Possum Gloves33Only touch screen compatible possum gloves we’ve seen.
Rain glovesZpacks Rain Mitts28Seam taped so no dodgy seam sealing job (unlike MLD, Borah etc).
Spare undiesExOfficio Briefs23
Spare socksIcebreaker Lifestyle39
Total694

Miscellaneous

ItemProductWeight (g)Notes
Hiking packWilderness Threadworks Obi 38L total500Ultra 200 (constructed the right way with excellent seam taping). Spacer mesh hip belt. More than enough space for longest food carry.
Water bottle holderJustin’sUL272 x 1L bottle holders for shoulder straps. Mesh not super durable but otherwise fantastic product.
Dry bagZpacks DCF Large Food Bag4314L. Fits very nicely at the bottom of ~40-50L packs. Big enough for sleeping bag, clothes etc. 1.6oz/yd² for extra durability as the 1.0 oz/yd² will degrade after a couple of months of use.
Zip lock bags1For compartmentalising and keeping things dry.
Debit cards10
Total581

Clothing Worn

ItemProductWeight (g)Notes
Long sleeve shirtOutdoor Research Echo104Good collar. Zip for ventilation. Super breathable. Thumb holes.
Running shortsNike Trail Shorts127Good length for sun protection. Three zipped pockets.
UnderwearExOfficio Briefs31
HatOutdoor Research Sun Runner80Stylish. Also use cape as towel for drying things.
Trekking polesNaturehike ST10 Ultralight Telescopic Poles312130cm. Carbon. Telescopic. Flip lock. Super light. Carbon is strong, but I have broken the straps.
SunglassesJulbo Shield M27Cat 2-4 photochromic sunglasses. Love them.
SocksIcebreaker lifestyle44Thin merino socks.
Running shoesNike Pegasus 36 Trail255
GaitersDirty Girl Gaiters40Great for keeping dirt and stones out of your shoes. Increases lifetime of socks.
Total1020

The above gear list is simply a guide, and will likely change depending on individual preference. Below, we outline a few main changes you could make depending on your comfort levels.

Sleeping

One easy way to save weight would be to take a tarp and plan on sleeping in shelters when they aren’t full (which should be nearly all the time). The biggest downside of this set up would be if there are lots of mosquitoes, something we did experience in the last few days of our walk. To overcome this, you could take a head net for bug protection, but we were glad to have the extra space of the tent when there was significant bug pressure. Alternatively, you could add a water resistant bivy but then you are at pretty much the same weight as the tent. This would offer more flexibility, but not as much privacy as a tent.

Insulation

If you are walking from late spring to early summer you could cut down on insulation (lighter sleeping bag, mat, fewer clothes), but this depends on how cold you get and your personal risk tolerance.

Pack size

You could also get away with a smaller and lighter pack if you are dialed or prefer fewer features (e.g. Zimmerbuilt Quickstep 30L, KS Ultralight KS3 ~300g).

Cooking

We didn’t add a stove to the list to encourage people to try no cook (because we like it so much!) however if you are keen to take a stove we would take an MLD 850mL Ti Mug with a Trail Designs Caldera Cone and Kojin Alcohol Stove (we like the Trail Designs metho stove setup the best).

If there is some part of our gear choices you are unsure about, or wonder why we chose X instead of Y, drop us an email! The Bibbulmun is a great track to test out ultralight gear as the risks are relatively low. Towns are frequent, temperatures are mild, you expect to see people every day, and the track quality is very high.

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