There are some great resources for UL gear on a budget in the wiki, but I find they aren't necessarily geared towards people new to backpacking or rely on difficult to get gear or sales. I don't think a gear list would be able to achieve this a couple years ago, but there is a lot of gear that has come out (especially in the big 4) that makes it easier. With using a list like this as a starting point and then finding sales and buying used, I think UL is very accessible these days!

Temps: Around freezing
Solo: Yes
Total Cost: $~1000 USD
Target Weight: ~10lbs
Notes: Doesn't rely on sales, is easy to find/buy, and doesn't require a large learning curve.

Gear List: https://www.packwizard.com/s/4up4mNN

This community has great knowledge and I'd love some help with shaking down the list but also seeing if there are some alternatives for the items below.

• Pack - The Virga 2 is okay but I think something more durable and with hipbelt pockets and a frame would be nice.
• Quilt - Something more compressible would be nice. RIP Econo Burrow
• Sleeping Pad - lots of new options out there these days but some are difficult to come buy. Any other options for around $100?