Backpacking Gear List- Ultralight/Lightweight

[eugenedaman]

Dogs for the win

[OzClawhammer]

I was totally distracted by the duelling dogs in the background :)

[thefishermananthonie]

You may want to have a nife to protect yourself. Also some rope or some sort of wire or string. Some fishing supplies wont hert incase you run out of food or just want to fish.

[SailingandSuch]

Thanks! It may be aluminum now that you mention it! Awsome, Ill check back for it soon.

[zalsentzer]

Pretty nice kit, man! Very similar to my own. BTW, I think the Soloist cook pot is actually aluminum, not titanium. Anyway, enjoyed the video, I'll probably be doing one just like it very soon. Cheers, -Z

[MrBillypoe]

Thanks I learned a thing or two. Trying to keep a lot of my tuff rugged gear and keep my weight at less than 30lb. turning out to be a bigger challange than I expected.

[SailingandSuch]

@MrBillypoe Glad you enjoyed it! Tuff rugged gear is definately not really light. But I wouldn't consider any of my gear to be "fragile" or not tough. All of my gear is holding up well, you just have to be a little more conscious about being careful with it. There is always a trade-off.

[MrBillypoe]

@SailingandSuch just ordered a new pack and have already lightened a bunch of other stuff. I should be in the 20's this next trip. Big change from a 60 mile hike carrying a 61 lb pack. Take care.

[SailingandSuch]

@MrBillypoe Wow! That is a BIG change, good job! Have fun with your feather pack.

[jaehustlin]

@11:44 *bark* HUSH! *sneeze* lmao

[MsJojo540]

What about having a handgun?

[BlakeRTyler]

@MsJojo540 Some people do carry a handgun, and I've considered it. However, most people are against it. I personally wouldn't because you really can't conceal it normally because of the pack. So that leaves it in the pack with all the gear where it would be really difficult to get to in an emergency, and makes it easier for someone else to get to it. That and the added weight VS the odds of needing it, really make it unnecessary. A good fixed blade knife is a definite must for me though.

[SailingandSuch]

@BlakeRTyler I agree completely.

[Tjlax03]

Very nice

[iamoogabooga]

something moving on the couch from 11:53 lol.

nice vid thanks.

[tripdox]

grate video good stuff. i love how your dog did rollover a few times lol

[Photo314159]

I couldn't stop watching what the dogs were doing. Lol.

[eatsleepbike]

Dog Role @ 12:04

[JEHIAHL]

Great demo of your gear. another good idea for water purification. -1- drop of Chlorox bleach will purify 2 C. water. I took an old eye drop squeeze bottle and cleaned it out and filled it with bleach. It works great and you don't even notice the bleach taste. I live in Mi, any chance you live close? I'm always looking for people to backpack with.

[Bauks420]

Don't ever forget the Super Glue, That stuff can be Pure Gold sometimes .... And Lolz at the Survival Knife Comment >.< What Is He going to do With one of them anyways ? Shank a Bear Or a mountain Lion Lol Yeah Right ...I'd Feel Much Safer With My Trekking Poles Than With Any sized Knife any day :)

[medicjimr]

Nice set up short trips I take bottles but like the bladder for ease on longer trips less chance of getting dehydrated that way too.

[JuiceBox801]

I like ur style keep it cheap, easy and really light weight- nice good!

[trollgoal]

great food ideas...I think a decent knife is a must, not necessarily a "survival knife" but a decent knife with a decent size blade...a 2-3" single blade folder is fine...light is nice too but a bay swiss army knife or a razor blade is underkill...I am going to carry "try" a leatherman crater c33 this summer at 2.4oz...I am sure it will do fine...either that or a gerber gator but most likely the leatherman...

[kgriese1]

How do you make your fancy feast stove? I'm going to hit a section of the AT this summer and the only place I can lighten up I think is the propane stove I bought. I'm at 16.8 with 4 liters of water but no food and I will probably not need all that water on the AT. I have the same cook pot and was wondering about the "dishpan" cover if I would really need it. I suppose it keeps the hinge from poking a hole in something though. Let me know!

K

[SailingandSuch]

@kgriese1 I made the stove with a cheap hole punch, just two rows around with the holes staggered. If you want to lighten up the pot, loosing the "dishpan" would be a good idea. I have actually thought about not bringing it but I always have. I have never used it though. I wish there was a way I could loose the lid since you can't boil water with it on the pot. I just took mine out and took the lid off, then put the "dishpan" on backwards to act as a lid and its lighter & hinge is covered.

[slodeth5]

Have you considered not using bladders? If you're using two of them you're probably carrying 'at least' half a pound more weight over carrying plastic water bottles. Also, your treking poles are quite unnessasary if you're healthy. If you're crossing waist high streams, one is nice to have, but I can usually find a stick nearby the water. You could also save weight by leaving most of your stuff sacks behind. Good kit, though. You're approaching it with the right awareness and attitude. Best 2U.

[SailingandSuch]

@slodeth5 I use the camel-back like bladder because I can sip water easily while hiking without stopping or thinking much about it. Also, they are easily collapsible so that saves space like if there is water frequently I don't have to have them completely full. I consider myself above average health and I think the trekking poles are a great tool to have. They may not be a necesity but they are a great tool, they are like having four-wheel drive while hiking. They also serve as tent poles.

[slodeth5]

@SailingandSuch I had the same philosophy about poles and bladders too, but in time I realized it was only because I made the decision to spend money on them that I felt that way. Everyone I hike with feels as you do, but my base weight is four pounds lighter, on the average, than any of my buddies almost every time we go out. They all use T.poles, too. As for saving space, you'll need that space everytime you fill up, unless you're collecting things as you walk. How about more on BkPkg vids?

[rowdybeaver33]

Good video and great kit. Those Salomon shoes are the best I've ever had. I have the comp 4 in gortex and nongortex and I love them both. Did a 4 day section hike on the Colorado Trail with the gortex version and I never had a blister or a significant pain. Used the nongortex version to summit Mt. Elbert witch is a class II fourteener in CO and they performed great. I run in both all of the time and will buy another pair when these wear out.

[DigitalCard]

No survival knife?

[SailingandSuch]

@DigitalCard Survival knife? What for? I have my mini swiss army and I haven't even used it! Lightweight is the reason for not much of a knife. Do you carry one? How heavy is that thing?

[wbfos]

@SailingandSuch I actually carry a ESEE Izula as a neck knife, that's only 2oz (knife only) not sure how heavy the sheath is but I can weigh it tomorrow night.(I suppose I should knock out a video with my set up) There are times when I want a campfire or other tasks done that you just cant do with a swiss army or razor blade as an assistant scout master though I have to have everything to do stuff the scouts cant carry or forgot to pack...

[weeguymo]

@SailingandSuch so no knife..if you carry something all time you get use to it like my belt kit i use to be heavy but a week or two and i got use to it and a surival knife ain't heavy..a mini swiss army will do for some small tasks but what happens when you run into trouble like if you need to defend or hunt...all i'm saying is there will be a time when to wish you had a knife

[SailingandSuch]

@weeguymo There may be a time I wish I had one. If I needed to I could find other things in the wild to use for hunting or defending myself. Honestly if I were being attacked by an animal I don't think a large knife would do me alot of good. Definately no good for a bear, a mointain lion or panther it would be useless.

[weeguymo]

@SailingandSuch true you could find a lot stuff useful in the wild... but still if was faced against bear,panther etc i would like to have large knife than a swiss army i'd still carry a swiss tho...it still can do damage...and it dosen't need to be large the knife just a good stable knife...but anyway i want people to take what they feel is necessary and comfortable to them...its your call bro good luck

[slodeth5]

@DigitalCard I was told in one of my videos that I was going to die if I didn't carry a good survival knife. I explained to the man that it wasn't a big knife that saves your life if you get hurt in the wilderness, its knowledge and a positive attitude that gets you through it and back to safety. So many people that venture outside feel it's their heavy duty survival equipment that's going to save their lives if they take a tumble off through the trees. What to do is much more valuable.

[freewill51]

@DigitalCard I never carry a "survival" knife either. Except for a gutsy raccoon 3 weeks ago that got my food, nothing has ever attacked me and so far so good, I have never had to survive on a trail. We pack our fears don't we? I just carry a single edged razor blade.

[DigitalCard]

@freewill51 oh ok, well happy hiking.

[trenttyre]

good set up. I like the the Trad pack I actually almost got one but I wanted a little more room so i went with the Super Scrambler the only down side it that the back panel does not breath nearly as well as the Trad. You'll love those Solomon's I have the 3d pro xa's and love them but the insole does not give great arch support so keep that in in mind. Check out my set up and let me know what you think

[SailingandSuch]

@trenttyre Thanks for the comment! Yeah, I was having trouble deciding between the two pack too, the SS was a nice comparison. I may have to check out some insoles then, thanks for the tip. I'm heading your way now....

[robertsVA24]

Nice video, I love the mountain hardwear gear

[SailingandSuch]

@robertsVA24 Thank you thank you, MH is excellent no doubt!