GEAR LIST
Long-distance trails, multi-day treks with tent camping, and day trips — Equipment for three different styles
PACK
| ITEM | WEIGHT | NOTE |
|---|---|---|
| MIYAGENPrototype 45L backpack | 743g | Later went into production as CREST 40. With a week or more of food, packing technique matters. |
| MIYAGENDCF pack liner | 16g | Cuben fiber waterproof liner. On long trips you'll get caught in rain more often, so it's essential. |
SHELTER
| ITEM | WEIGHT | NOTE |
|---|---|---|
| REIFlash Air 1 Tent | 588g | Pitched with trekking poles. Holds up over long-term use. |
| MIYAGENPrototype groundsheet | 116g | On long trips, abrasion under the tent floor is noticeable. The value of a groundsheet grows. |
| DunlopMagnesium pegs ×6 | 50g | About 8g each. Includes 2 spares. |
SLEEP
| ITEM | WEIGHT | NOTE |
|---|---|---|
| MontbellDry Seamless Down Hugger 900 #3 | 554g | 900FP. On long trips, sleep quality directly affects how well you walk. |
| YamatomichiUL Pad 15s+ 100cm | 117g | Closed-cell. No puncture worry — a big advantage on long trips. |
| —Pillow (stuff sack + clothing) | 0g | Stuff a down jacket into a sack and use it as a pillow. We don't carry a dedicated pillow. |
COOK
| ITEM | WEIGHT | NOTE |
|---|---|---|
| SOTOWindMaster SOD-310 | 68g | Wind-resistant burner. On long trips, managing fuel canister levels is important. |
| MIYAGENPrototype cozy | 42g | Insulated cooking saves fuel. The longer the trip, the bigger the effect. |
| —Cutlery (prototype) | 11g | Light spoon. |
CLOTHING (inside the pack)
| ITEM | WEIGHT | NOTE |
|---|---|---|
| MontbellVersalite Jacket | 134g | Rain shell top. Sees daily use on long trips. |
| MontbellVersalite Pants | 110g | Rain shell bottom. |
| MontbellPlasma 1000 Alpine Down Parka | 238g | 1000FP. A lifeline on rest days and in bad weather. |
| MIYAGENPrototype Mittens | 66g | For high alpine and cold conditions. |
| YamatomichiLight Alpha Tights | 92g | Polartec Alpha Direct. For warmth inside the tent. |
| MIYAGENShort-Sleeve Merino T-Shirt (spare) | 130g | For rotation. There are chances to wash and dry on trips of a week or more, but a spare is reassuring. |
| MIYAGENLW Separate Dry Socks (Tabi) (spare) | 40g | Foot care comes first on long trips. Always keep one dry pair on hand. |
ELECTRONICS
| ITEM | WEIGHT | NOTE |
|---|---|---|
| NIKONZ7II + Z 40mm f/2 | 897g | Full-frame mirrorless. USB-C charging. |
| ANKER / RAVPOWERPower banks (10000 + 20000mAh × 2) | 870g | No charging infrastructure on long trips. A 50000mAh setup covers camera, phone, and headlamp. |
| —Solar panel (10W foldable) | 180g | Charges externally on the pack on sunny days. The weight pays off on trips of a week or more. |
| CIO65W USB charger + cable kit | 188g | USB-C × 2 + USB-A. For fast charging at resupply points. |
| NITECORENU25 Headlamp | 35g | Lightened with a DIY headband. USB-C charging. |
| AppleiPhone 13 Pro + charger | 250g | Navigation, communication, and second camera. Airplane mode extends battery life. |
ACCESSORIES
| ITEM | WEIGHT | NOTE |
|---|---|---|
| HelinoxTL-120ADJ trekking poles | 332g | Doubles for tent setup. On long trips, distributing propulsion protects the knees. |
| Six Moon DesignsSilver Shadow Carbon (sun umbrella) | 208g | Essential under direct sun. Day after day on ridgelines, it directly conserves energy. |
| SnowlineChainsen Trail | 176g | Safety for residual-snow season. |
| MIYAGENPrototype sacoche | 84g | For small items on the move. Quick access to map, snacks, phone. |
| MIYAGEN3D WHISTLE 2g ×2 | 4g | Emergency whistle. |
| MIYAGENTenugui TO TRAIL TO TOWN | 66g | Multi-purpose: towel, sweat wipe, warmth layer. |
| —Bear-bag kit (DCF stuff sack + 15m cord) | 80g | For hanging food. Animal protection. |
| VariousEmergency kit | 320g | Painkillers, antibiotic ointment, hemostatic gauze, tape, emergency blanket, etc. Beefed up for long trips. |
| Victorinox / othersRepair kit + multi-tool | 180g | Sewing tools, repair patches, cord, knife, tent pole splint. Nothing stays unbroken on long trips. |
| —Beach sandals | 232g | Foot rest at resupply and rest days. Quietly essential on long trips. |
BASE WEIGHT
5,710g
*This pack weight excludes food, water, fuel, and clothing. It's a long-distance setup including a solar panel, spare clothing, and a high-capacity battery. The starting total weight is approximately 12kg, including 5 days' worth of food.
EDITOR'S NOTE
This equipment configuration is designed for long trails lasting a week or more. The base weight is 5.7kg. It's a setup for 2-3 nights, with the addition of a solar panel, spare clothing, and a high-capacity battery to accommodate longer intervals between resupply.
Camera-related items alone account for about 900g, but since photography is an essential element of MIYAGEN's activities, I haven't cut anything out. I value "choosing to own something for a reason" rather than "choosing not to own something."