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Matched kit

Backpacking

Forecast

42-55F

Route

North Cascades

Fine tune the kit

Choose your city, forecast, and group before you add gear.

$1,374 estimated kit

Forecast ready

Trip type

Departure city

North Cascades

Nights

Weather

Group Size

2 people

Budget$750

Seattle to North Cascades42-55F

Delivers in 2-4 business daysFree shipping $50+

Your recommended kit

$1,374

$1,553 MSRP. Save $165

Add shell layers, dry storage, and a warmer sleep layer.

Base weight

24.8 lbs

In your kit

20 items

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Kit checklist

20/20

Shelter1 item

Sleep system2 items

Pack and carry1 item

Cooking2 items

Clothing6 items

Hydration2 items

Navigation and light2 items

Safety and repair2 items

Hero picks in your kit

Core pieces matched to North Cascades, rain / cool, and carry weight.

Northbound

Trailhaven 2P Camp Tent

4.8

$189.00

Northstar

30F Sleeping Bag

4.7

$119.00

Ridgeway

24L Daypack

4.9

$96.00

Roadcamp

Kitchen Crate

4.6

$148.00

Guides to get you out there

Packing guide

How to pack without overbuying

Checklist + expert tips

Gear guide

Best first 3-season shelter

Tested in the wild

Destination guide

North Cascades starter route

3-day itinerary

Skills

Camp kitchen that packs clean

Easy, lightweight meals

Trip presets

Start from a real use case

Presets keep the catalog from becoming a wall of gear. Pick the trip, then tune the kit in the builder.

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Weekend camp

18 item baseline

Shelter, sleep, lighting, safety, and the comfort layer.

Rain trail

11.8 lb target

Pack, hydration, weather shell, poles, and compact repair.

Car kitchen

Family ready

Storage, prep, cooking, water, cleanup, and campsite flow.

Dog trail

9 item starter

Harness, bowls, towel, car cleanup, and trail control.

Starter kits

Bundles for people who want the right setup without overbuying.

Start with practical kits for a weekend camp, a car-camping kitchen, a rainy trail day, or outdoor dog travel.

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Buying guides

Field notes before checkout

Beginner camping checklist

A practical buying path for a first overnight trip.

Car-camping kitchen setup

Cookware, water, storage, lighting, and cleanup.

What to avoid on a first hike

Keep weight, weather, and fit mistakes out of the cart.

Field-tested picks

Ready for the next trip

Add one reliable layer at a time, or jump into a complete kit built around weather, weight, and campsite reality.