Mateo's Current Pack List
Mateo Favero
Matt "Mateo" joined Zpacks as our first employee in 2010. As our Director of Marketing, he can usually be found in the middle of one of our many ongoing projects.
Loving known on trail as Details or Trail Daddy, he has thousands of hiking miles under his belt.
Mateo has completed the Florida Trail, and thru-hiked the New England Trail, Long Trail, Superior Hiking Trail, Nortville-Placid Trail, the Tour du Mont Blanc (twice), Bratram Trail, Uinta Highline Trail, and walked coast to coast across Scotland during The Great Outdoor Challenge in 2014 and 2019.
A full list of all of Mateo's Adventures can be found here.
Zpacks Octa Fleece Hat
$29.95Weight 0.63 oz (18 g)The Zpacks Octa® Fleece hat delivers impressive warmth without the bulk, ensuring you stay cozy whether you're tackling a windy trail or your morning commute.
Ultralight by design and featuring a double layer of fleece around the ears, this hat locks in heat where it matters most while remaining breathable and easy to pack. Warmth without compromise—no matter where the day takes you.
For a heavier weight 4 season option, check out our Brushtail Possum Beanie.
Check out the rest of our Octa® Fleece Collection here.
Zpacks Octa Fleece Neck Gaiter
$29.95Weight 0.69 oz (19.5 g)When the morning air has more bite than your trail mix, the Zpacks Octa® Neck Gaiter has your back (and your neck, face, and occasionally your hair). This ultralight wonder isn’t just a gaiter, it’s a shape-shifting sidekick ready to tackle whatever the trail throws at you.
Need warmth? Done. Sunburn defense? Check. Bad hair day camouflage? Absolutely. Think of it as a multi-tool for your head except way softer, lighter, and less likely to pinch your fingers.
Check out the rest of our Octa® Fleece Collection here.
Zpacks Octa Camp Pants
$89.95Weight 5.2 oz (147 g)Engineered for outdoor versatility, the ultralight Octa® Camp Pants are crafted with Octa® fleece that offers durability, breathability, and a superior warmth-to-weight ratio. They are excellent as sleep pants, while also doubling as a base layer under backpacking pants or shorts.
A soft, cozy interior ensures all-day comfort, while the tapered design and gusseted crotch provide a streamlined fit that layers easily under pants or hiking shorts. Deep front pockets keep your essentials close, whether you’re on the trail or lounging at camp.
*The length has been increased and is in effect across all sizes as of November 2025 thanks to feedback.
Check out the rest of our Octa® Fleece Collection here.
Zpacks Down Booties
$79.95Weight 1.3 oz (38 g)I’m a cold sleeper and was looking for options to help keep my feet warm through out the night. In the past I’ve used wool socks which helped but didn’t quite keep the chill out. The first night I used the goose socks it was like heaven! They are so lightweight and add noticeable warmth! These will extend my hiking season well into the late fall, worth every penny!
After a long day on the trail, there’s nothing better than slipping into a warm sleeping bag. Now get ready to share that feeling with your feet! Meet the ultimate camp companion—the ultra-warm Zpacks Down Booties, designed to keep the cold at bay.
Whether you're winding down by the fire or settling in for the night, these down socks are your go-to for cozy, toasty toes. But remember, these aren’t for hiking—treat them like your sleeping bag, and your feet will thank you.
Color requests are not available, the Small size comes in Orange/Black, the Medium in Azure Blue/Black, and the Large in Navy Blue/Black. All sizes are fully reversible with black on the inside or outside!
Zpacks Comfy Camp Pillow
$34.95Weight 2.7 oz (77.5 g)When you've gone so ultralight that you are wearing all your clothing layers to bed but still want a comfortable spot to rest your head the Zpacks Comfy Camp Pillow is the solution!
This camp pillow has ultra-soft Octa® fleece against your face, and is stuffed with six layers of Climashield Apex insulation to give it resilient loft. The insulation can be removed or augmented with other gear items like a down hood and booties.
Elastic bands on the back allow you to attach it to a stuff sack, dry bag, or inflatable pillow to give your head extra lift. An adjustable shock cord band secures the pillow to your sleeping pad to keep it from sliding around.
The pillow folds and rolls to about the size of a soda can, and stays compressed with the shock cord strap to keep you packed size at a minimum.
Check out the rest of our Octa® Fleece Collection here.
Medium Dry Bag
$34.95Weight 0.6 oz (17 g)Very lightweight and compact. Roll top allows for flexible stowing options. All specs exactly as stated.
Trek through damp forests with confidence and dry gear. This is a good size for multiple clothing items, a tent, or a down quilt. This size fits well horizontally in most smaller backpacks.
Need a different size? Check out the rest of our Dry Bag collection.
Medium Dry Bag
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Dimensions
6" x 12" (15 x 30.5 cm)
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Volume
340 in³ (5.6 Liters)
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Weight
0.6 oz / 17 g
Wide Mouth Dry Bag
$39.95Weight 0.59 oz (16.7 g)Engineered for gram-weenies and mileage junkies—the Wide Mouth Dry Bag is a convenient way to pack and compress your tent or clothes. The adjustable size can fit anything from a one to a three person tent with accessories, or a varying assortment of clothing while always maintaining a 12" (30.5 cm) width that fits horizontally in small backpacks. Just squish the contents and roll down the top to compress your items to a minimum packed size.
The wide opening makes it easier to see and find small gear items, while larger items are faster to pack compared to a typical stuff sack or side-opening dry bag.A color band of your choice is included to help you easily differentiate between bags. Need some other sizes? Check out the rest of our Dry Bag collection.
Wide Mouth Dry Bag
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Dimensions
12" x 6" x 8" (30.5 x 15 x 20 cm)
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Volume
576 in³ (9.4 Liters)
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Weight
0.59 oz / 16.7 g
Large Food Bag
$49.95Weight 1.3 oz (38 g)Held 5 days of food easily. Could hold a lot more. Compacts down to size you are carrying. Love the ease of the roll top snap closure. Is so lightweight and sturdy. A simple luxury to make things flow best on trail.
Our food bags are made from thicker 1.6 oz/sqyd Dyneema® Composite Fabric to stand up to the abuse of bear bagging and to resist abrasion from heavy, pointy food items. The fabric is strong enough to discourage most small rodents but should still be hung out of reach over night.The “Large” size food sack can hold about 5-6 days of food.
The rectangular shape fits well in all of our backpacks, either standing vertically or sideways depending on the pack volume. The wide opening makes it easier to dig through the bag and find what you need.
This is also available as part of a Bear Bagging Kit with cord and a rock sack.
If you don’t need as much space for shorter trips check out our 3-4 day Big Food Bag.Large Food Bag
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Dimensions
11" x 6" x 13" (28 x 15 x 33 cm)
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Volume
850 in³ (14 Liters)
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Weight
1.3 oz / 38 g
Passport Zip Pouch
$17.95Weight 0.33 oz (9.4 g)I use it to store my passport and documents. Not afraid of getting it wet in the rain.
When you’re traveling abroad, our Passport Zip Pouch is the ideal accessory for storing your passport, credit cards, plane ticket, and international cash. Made from durable Ultra 100X Fabric, these pouches will keep your important items organized and protected.
For even more versatility on the move, check out our Travel Zip Pouch which has two compartments and a neck lanyard to keep it close.Need a different size? Check out the rest of our Zip Pouch collection.
Victorinox Classic Knife
$19.95Weight 0.78 oz (22 g)The Victorinox Classic Swiss Army Knife is the perfect backpacking multi-tool at a minimal weight. It has a blade, functional scissors, a handy mini screwdriver, and nail file. A toothpick and tweezers are inserted in the sides.
This knife is either cobalt blue or red with the Zpacks crest on one side, and the Victorinox logo on the other side.
Looking for an even lighter knife with just a blade? Check out our Titanium Micro-Blade Knife.
Mini Hair Brush w/ Mirror
$6.95Weight 1.2 oz (33 g)Perfect for hikers and travelers alike, our ultralight foldable hair brush's compact design ensures effortless portability while maintaining durability for rugged outdoor conditions. The built-in mirror isn't only great for daily grooming but can also serve as a signal mirror in a pinch.
Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2 Power Bank
$59.95Weight 5.3 oz (150 g)The popular Nitecore NB10000 is back with big improvements for the 2nd generation. This Gen2 power bank keeps its extraordinary 10,000mAh battery in a solid carbon fiber body frame. It's lighter than conventional power banks, with a thin, sleek minimalist design.
The NB10000 is the ultimate portable backup battery charger for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy trail running, hiking or camping, road warriors, or first responders. It is also a great addition to your emergency prep kit or bug-out-bag.
Check out the rest of our Nitecore offerings.
A5 Hat Clip Flashlight (USB-C)
$36.95Weight 0.78 oz (22 g)The RovyVon Aurora A5 is the minimalist headlamp that ultralight hikers have been dreaming of. The A5 can be clipped to a hat brim for hands free night hiking or reading, or toggle to lantern mode to light up your whole tent with red or white light.
The clip can also connect to our clasp lock trekking poles to light up the ground when night hiking, or to light up your tent when the trekking pole is used as a tent support.
The clip is magnetic and can be stuck to our magnet tent door toggles on tent models that have them, or to other metal surfaces.The RovyVon A5 features a 330mAh battery with USB-C charging.
Ultralight Travel Toothbrush
$4.95Weight 0.8 oz (22.7 g)Make sure you have fresh clean teeth to lift your spirits without weighing down your pack. This ultralight, compact toothbrush is integrated into a case designed to function as an extension handle and includes a mini toothpaste tube.
The included toothpaste tube holds enough for a week or more if used sparingly. When it runs out, pinch the air out, butt it up tight against a normal toothpaste tube, and squeeze more in to re-fill it. Refills are also available here.
These are not returnable once the packaging is opened, unless there is a defect.
