Cascade Designs Kelty Sierra Designs


Here is our recommendation for a basic backpacking system:



D Direction

Coghlan's Trail Compass

Brunton 9030 Compass:
Compact but sturdy, easy to grip and use, with a rotating map-navigation azimuth. Rotating Azimuth ring with 5 degree graduation.
Dimensions: 2.15"x2"x0.5". Weight: 1 oz.
Limited lifetime warranty.
MSRP: $10.00


D Fire

Coghlan's Emergency Tinder

Coghlan's Emergency Tinder:
These are all you need to start a fire or light the solid fuel cubes in your Esbit Stove, along with the Swedish Firesteel that comes with the SL3 Survival Knife. Package includes 10 wax balls that light with a spark after they are pulled apart to create small fibers.
MSRP: $4.00



Tool Logic SL3 Knife and Fire starter

Tool Logic SL3 Knife and Fire starter:
The ultimate survival tool! This folding blade knife includes a Swedish Firesteel fire starter and a serrated edge blade. An emergency whistle is built into the handle. It doesn't get any more versatile than this!
Weight: 2.7 oz.
MSRP: $38.00


D First Aid

Coghlan's Trek I First Aid Kit

Coghlan's Trek I First Aid Kit:
All the basics for personal first aid. Includes Instant Guide to First Aid, one Cohesive Gauze 1" x 10 Yards, four Gauze Pads 3" x 3", two Butterfly Closures, six Fabric Bandages 1' x 3", one Knuckle Fabric Bandage, two Povidone - Iodine Pads, three Antiseptic Towelettes, one Needle, one Moleskin 2" x 3", five Mini Strips.
MSRP: $9.00





D Hydration

Nalgene Wide Mouth 1 litre Bottle

Nalgene Wide Mouth 1 litre Bottle:
The wide mouth Nalgene 1 litre bottle is one of the most versatile and useful objects available on the market today for wilderness travel. It will withstand freezing and boiling temperatures. It will not crack or fade. And it is BPA free. Every wilderness traveler should have at least one Nalgene bottle in their basic gear.
MSRP: $10.00






D Illumination

Coghlan's Dynamo battery-free LED flashlight

Coghlan's Dynamo battery-free LED flashlight:
Finally, a flashlight that will work when you need it to work, and you don't have to worry about whether or not the batteries are working! This great little flashlight will provide 30 minutes of light after manually charging for 1 minute.
MSRP: $6.00



D Insulation

Kelty Cosmic 35 degree Down Sleeping Bag

Kelty Cosmic 35° Synthetic Sleeping Bag:
This is a great 3 season synthetic bag, that is very light weight, and providesinsulation even if it gets wet.
Size: Regular
Shoulder girth: 62"
Fits up to 6'-0"; Weight 2lb. 6 oz.
MSRP: $80.00





D Nutrition

Light My Fire Spork

Light My Fire Plastic Spork:
The perfectly designed emergency eating utensil. This spoon-fork-knife combo brings a bit of civilization to the wild and a bit of the wild to civilization. Designed especially for Light My Fire by Scandinavian designer Joachim Nordwall. Color varies.
Weight: .28 oz.
MSRP: $3.00



D Sun Protection

Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balm

Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balm:
Alleviates the roughness of dry lips. Replaces moisture lost from wind, sun and dry air. Contains germ-killing menthol and phenol, speeding the healing process. 0.35oz. tube.

MSRP: $1.00




D Tools


Kelty Courser 40 Backpack

Kelty Redwing 44 Backpack:
Torso fit range: 14.5-18.5.
Capacity: 2,650 cubic inches.
The Redwing 44 backpack is great for extended light-weight backpacking orovernight hikes. It features a convenient front panel access. It will fit mostyouth and adults. The Redwing backpack was used by Matthew Hazley from Ireland, ashe thru hiked nonstop the Pacific Crest Trail, the Continental Divide Trail andthe Appalachian Trail in one year.
Weight: 3 lbs. 5 oz.
MSRP: $100.00
Color choices:
One size only.





D Weather Protection

Kelty Noah 9 Tarp Shelter

Kelty Noah 9 Tarp Shelter:
Simple, versatile, and no condensation! Roomy shelter for one or two plus gear. Sets up easily with trekking poles or tying off to a nearby tree or boulder.
Measures 9'x9'.
Packaged Weight: 1 lb. 13 oz.
MSRP: $60.00


MSRP for all items in Basic 10 Essentials Package: $321.00
Discount 10 Essentials Price: $239.00
"out-the-door" including sales tax and shipping.
You save over $80.00 plus sales tax.

No extra charge for shipping and sales tax....
all you pay is the MSRP!


For more information contact:
Glen Berry
San Marcos, CA
glen@glenberry.net
760.845.8703

Cascade Designs Kelty Sierra Designs