Cheesypigs wrote:I'm a gear freak.
I might qualify for that too. No photos but here's my daypack list.
Depending on season/location daypack is either a Berghaus Dart 30 (summer) or Kathmandhu Cane Toad (winter in Sydney or Tassie in any season). I’ve owned both of these for many years.
Gear is contained in various roll-top dry bags or stuff sacks as needed:
Food for the day plus spare “emergency food” (cold stuff only - don’t bother with stove on day trips)
Small pack cover
Lightweight wet weather jacket (Rainbird “breathable” or similar “Karrimor” brand)
Lightweight wet weather overpants (Rainbird “breathable” or “Team” brand)
Lightweight poncho ($2 shop model)
Featherweight tarp ($2 shop model)
Lightweight compact umbrella (Sea to Summit)
Lightweight micro fleece thermal top (heavier one in winter/Tassie)
Short sleeved polypropylene thermal base layer top
100gsm thermal beanie (winter or Tassie only)
Polypropylene gloves (winter or Tassie only)
Sun hat (Columbia or similar)
Sunglasses
2 x 1 litre Nalgene water bottles
Coghlans Iodine tablets
Small pack towel
Speedos
Insect repellant
Antibacterial hand gel
Small amount of first aid & medical gear (snake bite bandage, roller bandage, triangular bandages, CPR face shield, painkillers, antihistamines, anti-diarrhea tablets, antiseptic cream, paw paw ointment, salt for leeches, lip balm, sunscreen
Compact space blanket
Waterproof matches
15 metres 4mm climbing accessory cord (for pack hauling, scrambling – not used to date)
Head torch (Princeton Tec Aurora)
Mobile phone
Tiny UHF radio (Uniden model)
Compact binoculars
Compass (ancient Silva model)
Small multi-tool (Leatherman Micra)
Spare bootlaces
Garmin Etrex Yellow GPS
Relevant topographic map/s
Map case
1 or 2 spare clip lock plastic bags
Guide book/s if/as needed
Canon A700 P&S compact digital camera in small weather-resistant hip pouch
Micro tripod (Ultra Pod)
johnw