After many life detours I've realized that courtesy of the ultralight approach, I can try to resume backpacking at least to some degree! 🙏🏽🙌🏽 Courtesy of this thread, I've dug around online for lightly used gear, to get myself a starter kit. I will be the happiest of happy if I spend money to upgrade because it's getting used!

REI flash 55 used ($100)

Exped ultra ($100)

Nemo Hornet 2p ($330)

Big Ag Fly Creek ($220 - bought on sale months ago, but not for backpacking)

I'm just under 7lbs with this setup! Already had a fire maple stove. Just need new socks and a water filter. (My old katydyn pump is not gonna be the answer! 🤣)

Yes it's a light 3 season setup, but it's a place to start while I build endurance and get used to packing again!

For the record, my original tent, which I still have, from the late 80s, is a one person Sierra Designs flashlight. Bought at an REI garage sale years ago. It was barely used. I think it weighs between 2-2.5 lbs and is still waterproof.…