TransAmerican Planning - Sleeping and Cooking

By ueli.ruprecht, 6 January, 2024

With probably spending 2 1/2 months sleeping under the stars, and night time temperatures ranging from 0C - 25C, a good tent and sleeping bag will be essential.  When considering which tent to buy, I looked at balancing size, weight and cost.  The MSR Elixir2, a 2-man tent at 2.7kg is rather large and heavy but comfortable and with room to spread out. 

I am planning to cook breakfast and dinner and will use a multi fuel stove, burning paraffine or white gas, as the Americans say.

  • Tent: MST Elixer2
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Sleeping Bag Liner
  • Inflatable Sleeping Mat
  • Multi Fuel Cooker
  • Spare Fuel Bottle
  • Wind Break
  • Kettle
  • Pan and Lid
  • Fork and Spoon
  • Knife
  • Cup
  • Water Purifier
  • Folding Chair