Only The Lightest, Ch 1: Ultralight Backpacking Basics

[Roadkill3120]

Lighter gear means more beer!!

[bentohud]

What bag Is that?

[OnlyTheLightest]

@bentohud

WM HighLite

Steve

[jimmyjam9014]

u look like a younger david carradine

[cdltpx]

After back surgery the outdoors were open again when I discovered hammocks. Sleeping on the ground will not work. What I found in the hammock world was impressive not only is it the most comfortable they are so light that I have come to the belief that when traveling in ANY form we should carry these. You never know when you are going to challenged to sleep rough if you have a hammock the only rough part is finding a spot. Ray Mears teaches you 3 knots you need to hammock that is it. Great vid.

[THECHADDER5]

@OnlyTheLightest

Hands down best bag on the market highly recommend it.

[johnmonk66]

great video, thanks for sharing

[bedarda]

I had a Eureka Biker! My son borrowed, and lost it at a music festival. After lots of research, I picked the Nemo Obi I as my solo tent (HumbleOutdoors $270 w/ free Nemo footprint).

The vestibule is perfectly sized for tucking my pack and shoes in for the night and the tents sports plenty of ventilation.

[borderraven]

Stamps.com will give you a 5 pound digital scale or sell you a 25 digital scale for $49, and you get $40 credits.

[SoulSurvivorX2]

Great video and info...thanks

[OnlyTheLightest]

@guyoverthre

It's a Western Mountaineering HighLite, which is usually plum in color. Steve

[anthonym2121]

what kinda tent

[irishmikeb]

Steve, your presentations are clear, straightforward, and intelligent. I've followed your advice and have already dropped 10+ lbs out of my 7-day pack for this year...keep feeding us advice!

[cougarbahia]

good vid. as 57 yr old stroke survivor i pack very light but have whats necessary. i never carry water its too heavy and not necessary. been drinking from creeks brooks streams all my life. sleep on the ground reduces unnecessary carry of sleeping pad. rough it a little its fun

[vstateblazer]

gr8 video...so informational and i assume with age comes wisdom haha. keep up the good work.

[MrSchpankme]

What was the name / mfg of the tent shown in the video?

[OnlyTheLightest]

@MrSchpankme

The tent in the video is an old Eureka "Biker" from 1986. Still going strong as a backup tent when I go with kids and grandkids.

[rainbowhiker]

I've go several of the small knives, and take just one with me, usually, and they sure beat carrying a ten to twenty-five ounce tool. In backpacking, I don't need a large skinning knife and if I had to, that smaller knife would work fine, if it's sharp. Ultralight is where it's at if fun is what you're out there for. Thanks for a fine demonstration.

[medicjimr]

Great Video took me along time to come across it a shame