Utstyrvalget / equipment selection criteria

First of all: the equipment must fit! It must fit me! Other people might have totally different criteria. Here you find my considerations:

Use of proven equipment and clothing, even if somewhat heavier overall
Sustainable use of existing equipment
Minimalist, but without sacrificing safety and not à tout prix ultralight (UL)
- reduce the extras
- resistant to all kind of weather conditions and temperatures
- Range vs. comfort/weight needs to be age-appropriate
Target weight
- Base weight 6-8 kg
- Full pack max. 15 kg
Backpack UL, durable, waterproof, frameless,
- easily accessible pouches on hip belt, side- and shoulder pockets
- dry packs to stuff and organize the gear
Tent:
- UL, windproof and spacious 2-person tent because there might be long times I have to spend in it waiting for better weather
- Not self-supported but easy to pitch on mixed ground
Sleeping system:
- light, sleeping bag with comfort range around -5 °C
- inflatable lightweight pad for insulation
- extra fly sheet to protect damages to the sleeping pad from below
Cooking system
- windproof to minimize gas consumption
- extra cup for drinking during the day
Shoes
- stable but lightweight hiking boot
- not waterproof because they get wet anyway
- quickly drying
- trail running shoe for river crossings and road sections
Clothing
- Multiple use of each part
- multi-layer principle to fight cold
- 1 set for on the day
- 1 set for the night
- eventually 1 additional shirt for changing in extreme weather conditions
- Quick drying
- Odor neutral
- Rain jacket and pants must hold up, even if heavier