Super Ultralight Backpacking Gear - Part 1

[jaredj631]

I have the same fondue, if your Walmart doesn't have any most Spanish supermarkets carry a huge assortment. I spray painted the bottom of mine black with grill paint. It helps a whole lot and saves fuel.

[jaredj631]

I have the same fondu pot, if your Walmart doesn't have them, Spanish supermarkets carry a large assortment and all different size aluminum pot/cups. Spray paint the bottom black grill paint it helps a whole lot

[ChaseWNorton]

remove the plastic ring on your water bottle

[intenseangler]

@ChaseWNorton Clever tip! ;-)

[topshotrhit]

I'll have to look for that fondue pot though 2.5 oz is pretty heavy. I know many use the Stanco grease pot from Walmart/Kmart but it's pretty large. I've been using the 25 oz Heineken can, which is 2 oz with my lid. The wider fondue pot might be more efficient with my cat stove.

[intenseangler]

@topshotrhit That little cup is avail at Walmart for about 3 bucks... not the lightest, but a great cheap option for a decent little cook pot. And you're 100% right... very efficient little pot! I recently switched to a 20oz Fosters pot with a DIY reinforced lip ring... weighs an ounce even. There's a vid on my channel somewhere if you're interested.

Thanks for watching and commenting :-)

[topshotrhit]

@intenseangler I had seen on BPL that "zelph" had started making cut down Foster's cans with ridges to give more strength, but don't have the funds to buy one. I'll check out your vid. The tall, skinny cans aren't the ideal shape but the very thin metal allows them to still be nearly as efficient. I'd definitely like it if the can was a bit shorter.

[FloridaAdventurers]

Great system! I am slowing working my way towards it. Keep up the great vids my friend!

[graffiticandy]

check out the stanley adventure cook pot

[oregonmikes]

Damn! It looks like I lost a bet. I could of sworn that purple and green was your color. ;-) Great ideas! On to part 2

P.S. I'm catching up on your vids, sorry I fell behind

[intenseangler]

@oregonmikes LMAO! Sorry Bro, hope you didn't lose too much ;-)

No worries on catching up man... appreciate it though :-)

[Pizznad]

@intenseangler I just finished my Heiny pot/v-8 stove with pie pan lid and windscreen. The total weight is 1.7 oz!!! Really incredible. I have been backpacking for over 20 years lugging a 25 pound fully loaded pack around. Thanks to your videos I have cut my pack weight by more than half! Now I should be able to continue packing for another 20 years. I just wanted to say thanks.

[vNstylez2004]

i like that you made most of your gear and low budget too =)

[intenseangler]

@vNstylez2004 Thanks. Yeah, learning to work that sewing machine was a huge plus! It has saved me ALOT of money... not to mention the satisfaction of using gear that you make yourself... good stuff. Take care friend...

[rileyphillip]

Excellent!

[intenseangler]

@kenny1979 You're very welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate it!

[gastar2000]

How can you fit the nut can in but not the larger bottle? Did you modify the 2nd pocket? I have a bag much like this and I just happened to have a blue diamond not can on my desk , it wont fit.

[intenseangler]

@gastar2000 I didn't make any mods to the pockets on this pack. The almond can is just about the same size (a fraction bigger) as the small Powerade bottle, so it fits right in there (tight fit though)... the 32oz bottles are much bigger in diameter, so there is no way of making them fit. For times when I need to carry more water, I thought about attaching a mesh pocket between the existing pocket and the pack so I can put the can in there and then carry an extra bottle. Hope that helps.....

[gastar2000]

@intenseangler Thank you, my cup pockets must be smaller than yours

[gastar2000]

I was in a dollar store the other day. I thought it would be fun to walk around and find stuff to make an entire ultra light DS pack system including food , shelter, cook, and sleep. I found everything needed but don't have the stones to do it yet. I hope someone sees this and does : )

[intenseangler]

@gastar2000 Dude, that's an awesome idea! So you found everything you needed at the dollar store, eh? Awesome! Hey, if you get the chance, send me a PM about the setup... I'd love to hear about it!

[mizooch70]

As my hiking season quickly approaches here in the low desert, I am too, looking for ways to lighten my pack (daypack). I think my problem might be that I carry gear to cover all situations. To include shelter, saw etc. I really don't know what to cut out. I think I'm going to have to show my contents and get feedback from people like yourself. Blessings to you buddy.

[intenseangler]

@mizooch70 I know exactly what you mean Bro. It's really hard to cut stuff out... especially after you've already put alot of thought into what you're carrying. For me, it was a matter of figuring out how to accomplish the same goal (being equipped and prepared), but doing it with either lighter or more compact gear. Either way, this system is limited in it's uses. Looking forward to seeing what gear you carry... some awesome choices I imagine! Take good care my Brother!

[intenseangler]

@mizooch70 I know exactly what you mean Bro. It's really hard to cut stuff out... especially after you've already put alot of thought into what you're carrying. For me, it was a matter of figuring out how to accomplish the same goal (being equipped and prepared), but doing it with either lighter or more compact gear. Either way, this system is limited in it's uses. Looking forward to seeing what gear you carry... some awesome choices I imagine! Take good care my Brother!

[dragonflyhiker]

I was looking for videos to lighten my pack, great timimg

[intenseangler]

@dragonflyhiker Right on! Hope this helps man :-)

[AppalachianFreedom]

Nice setup sir! It looked like your combo whistle, compass, thermometer, may have a magnifying glass as well.

[intenseangler]

@AppalachianFreedom Thank you very much friend! Good catch on the magnifying glass! it does indeed have one... I forgot to mention it though... oops.

[AppalachianFreedom]

@intenseangler -- You did a very thorough job sir!

[Woodenarrows]

Good setup so far. Going on to watch the rest of this series. I agree with your comments on the whistle. I have 2-3 of them and find the little compasses in these whistles work very well.

[intenseangler]

@Woodenarrows Thanks Jim! Yeah, I was surprised at that little thing... it seemed really "gimmicky" at first, but I was surprised at how useful it is. I'm glad to hear that your experience was similar :-)

[ScoutsNOA]

I was hoping to see this system on a vid, on to part two.

[intenseangler]

@ScoutsNOA I work slooow lol. Thanks Bro!

[jpampongan]

am just thinking. will this work in the jungles of the philippines?

[intenseangler]

@jpampongan I honestly have no idea since I've never been there lol. I would imagine that you would need some better shelter against the bugs and stuff at the least though! What are your thoughts?

[jpampongan]

@intenseangler well i just bought a cheap mosquito net , we call "kulambo", for the bugs. but your system is quite small. it be nice to try it out here. it'll be a challenge. some folks here just use a bolo and a poncho

[steintanz]

Who's that big fish with the little guy in hand? ;o)

That cooking set is just great!

[intenseangler]

@steintanz Hey, who the heck put that picture in my video?!  ;-0

[steintanz]

@intenseangler Don't look at me, I didn't do anything this time ... but between you and me, hmmm - did you notice than quick grin on Bushman's face???

[Ggreenvideos]

The little dude pic was funny...hehe! Lookin' good buddy :o)

[intenseangler]

@Ggreenvideos I have NO CLUE what I was thinking when I added that pic! LOL

[dcordry]

Very informative video, John. Your ideas are quite sensible. Good job!

[intenseangler]

@dcordry Thank you my friend, that means alot! Hope all is well over your way. Looking forward to another good lesson in multi-tool school by the way ;-)

[tekknorat]

I have trained a reflex to automaticaly click Like button while this video loads :)

[intenseangler]

@tekknorat Lol. Thanks for the awesome comment Brother... made my day!

[meatmangary]

thumbs up buddy, going to the next part ..these videos were exactly what I needed with the morning coffee.. :]

[intenseangler]

@meatmangary Thanks Gary, I really appreciate that man! And I'm glad I could share a good cup of coffee with ya this morning my friend :-)

[saradreaming]

Hi John, Awesome Video! I've been patiently waiting for this one.. Not.. : o) Very nice find on the hip pack and the color actually looks really good on you. ; ) Those Rainbowhiker cooking systems are amazing!

See you in part 2 : )

[intenseangler]

@saradreaming Hey there Sara! Thanks for the kind words my good friend! Sorry to keep you waiting for so long on this... I ever mention that I'm a slacker? Haha. So you think the purple looks good huh? Hmm.... I may have to consider revising my wardrobe now ;-0 Wanna hear something funny? I actually tried dyeing this pack black... well, after two attempts it just wouldn't take the color... so I guess it was meant to be, eh? Take the best care Ms. Dreaming ;-)

[saradreaming]

@intenseangler I don't think you ever needed to mention your a slacker. Slacker = grunge = Pearl Jam

= Eddie Vedder.

Here we are again.. ??? ; o)

[intenseangler]

@saradreaming Ahh, I forgot about Mr. Vedder.... won't happen again... promise ;-)

[ColinOutdoors]

Great video John, I really like you cook kit, exceptionally small, looking forward to the next part.

[intenseangler]

@ColinOutdoors Thanks for the kind compliments Colin! I had been trying to get this video put together for over a month now since that trip video I did using it... people seemed very interested in it. Can't believe it turned into 4 parts though! lol.

Regarding the cook kit: When putting this pack together, I was concerned about a cook system that would fit, but once again, thanks to friends here on YouTube, the perfect solution came about. Gotta love it :-)

[lieyonder]

That yellow whistle also has a magnifying glass. Which can be super helpful for looking at trail maps or even starting a fire.

Awesome video, I really like your cook system.

[intenseangler]

@lieyonder Good catch on the magnifying glass! I completely forgot to mention that. I agree with you, it is an excellent tool to have! And that little cook-set really is something isn't it? Not going to be able too cook a gourmet meal with it, but it sure is better than cold foods! Thanks a bunch for the great comment my friend!

[g0vqw]

Very interesting John,

You have cut the weight down a lot and some good ideas here. Love the stove, pot and stand etc.

Well done

Sandy

[intenseangler]

@g0vqw Thank you Sandy! I agree with you on the cook-set... it is the perfect option for this system! I do have to give all the credit to John though (rainbowhiker), if it wouldn't have been for his idea I don't think I could have come up with a pot that worked with this little hip pack.

Hope all is going well my friend! -John