Backpacking System, Extended Stay by Nutnfancy, Part 6

PART 6 of 8:
A detailed review and philosophy about one of Nutnfancys backpacking systems. This system sides with the firepower side of my mobility vs firepower thesis i.e. that which will provide high capabilities for the given weight and bulk. The gear shown and discussed is designed for establishing a base camp near a high mountain lake about 8 to 15 miles deep into remote and steep Rocky Mountain terrain, at around 10,000 or more elevation. And yes there are still lots of places like this that still exist. This system generally does not represent a good hike through option (ie 10 or so miles hiked each day to different locations) as theres too much weight to be carrying in daily long distance hiking. However if your preference is to bivouac at a remote and secluded area, like Nutnfancy, you may find some new ideas for you here. In this original video series, you will see a selection of Nutnfancys clothing, cooking, water prep and storage, carry, knife and tool, fire making, sleeping, shelter, first aid, nautical (!), rappelling (!), and contingency options. Most of the gear shown has been proven effective for the purposes discussed and every selection is scrutinized for it merits and capabilities for its weight and bulk. Sure this all adds up to a heavy 80+ lb pack but the capabilities that it delivers in the high country will blow all other backpackers systems away (based on decades of real experience) and will provide memorable adventure. Yep, this IS an EIGHT PART series but as you will see there is A LOT to cover and its by request by my faithful subscribers. If youre a hiker, camper, backpacker, or outdoorsman you may find some gear and advice herein thats worthwhile. Its impossible to include every piece of gear and every consideration in the series so there might be a few omissions in the seriesI did the best I could! If the response and comments are good I may make more backpacking gear vids.

BRAND EQUIPMENT COVERED BY VIDEO SEGMENT—SOME MAY NO LONGER BE OFFERED BY MAKERS (especially LL Bean):
PART 1: Sevylor Trail Boat (inflatable raft), Stearns quick inflate PFD, Fiskars trowel, Ulitmax socks, Northface Class V hat, Underarmour fleece cap, 5-11 boonie hat, LL Bean Timberledge pants, LL Bean anorak
PART 2: EMS thermax, Polarmax thermax, LL Bean Wind Challenger fleece, LL Bean Primaloft, Moonstone Gore-Tex parka, REI Mistral gators, Black Diamond WindWeight fleece gloves, REI 300 wt Polartec fleece gloves, Mechanix gloves
PART 3: Katadyn Hiker water filter, Seattle Sports packcloth bucket, Brigade Quartermaster OD bucket, Outdoor Products insulated water bottle carrier, Nalgene water bottles, Nalgene Wide-mouth Cantene, Orikaso flatware, MSR PocketRocket, Coleman butane, Stanley bowl/mug, REI Ti Ware pot, REI hiking poles, Beretta 950 Jetfire .25 auto pistol, Blazer ammo, Uncle Mike Sidekick holster,
PART 4: Ontario SP5 knife, Ka-Bar Utility (Marine Combat) knife, Cold Steel SRK, Cold Steel Roach Belly knife, Leatherman S2 Juice mulit-tool, Victorinox Super Spartan knife, SOG Flash I knife, Sawvivor backpack saw, Victorinox Cadet knife, Ripoffs brand pouches, UKE flashlight, Spyderco Dragonfly, Roy Gonia whistle, Fox 40 whistle, Chisco lanyard, Gerber lexan signal mirror,
PART 5: Smith and Wesson flare pen, Mini Bear multi-tool, WalMart fatwood, Light My Fire flint and steel, Trioxane stove fuel (awesome fire starter), REI Stormproof matches, BlackHawk medical roll, Adventure Medical Kits, Space-brand space sleeping bag
PART 6: Adventure Medical Kits Thermolite II Single Bivy bag (emergency use only), Docter 8x21 monocular, Zeiss Victory 8x compact binoculars, Timbuk2 cases, Daiwa Mini Spin fishing kit, Fenix L2D, UKE flashlight, Energizer Lithium batteries, Petzl Tactikka headlamp, Gorilla brand duct tape, Sorel Upland pak boots, Merrell boots, Teva sandals, Garmin GPSMap 60Cx, Outdoor Products Strap Accessory Case (used to carry GPS)
PART 7: Garmin Vista GPS unit, Suunto Thermo compass, Mountain Hardwear sleeping bags, The NorthFace Tundra sleeping bag, Kelty SuperTioga backpack, The NorthFace Boulder 33 tent, Thermorest sleeping pad, Slumberjack camp Quallofil camp pillow, Alta knee pads, REI closed cell pad sitting pad
PART 8: Coleman lightweight camp chair, REI mesh storage bags, REI Flash UL daypack, Voile snow shovel, Kelty K-9 Chuckwagon dogpack, GlowDog brand reflective vest, Thermarest Z-Lite sleeping pad, US Army rapelling rope, Black Diamond carabiners

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[nutnfancy]

@Cloud8869 Like a horse? Learn to spell if you're going to use the internet as a medium to insult people. Otherwise, you just look like an idiot -- Veri (Nutn's sister)

[HelmerandRawlins]

Another fishing option to check out is St. Croix's traveler 4 piece rods. Amazing quality, made in USA comes with a nylon-covered tube. At about $160 it doesn't kill you, pair it with a nice modest Shimano reel and you have a really high quality spinning outfit.

Should you hit a spot where you can land some fish, such gear really makes it a pleasure to be a fisherman.

[prometheus19799791]

flip flops or sandals are great for slipping on for those midnight nature calls. loads better than trying to put on boots when you gotta go.

[IvanKesja]

I wish I still had my old fishing rod, it's was like a wood shaft with 2 L hooks on it with line wrapped around them, The thing was so dam lucky like a deal with the devil was made.

I need to find it or make a copy of it with better material.

[SuperRip7]

I didn't know Nutnfancy used duct tape.

[shysterlicious]

I know you don't take everything you have displayed in this video. But of those things you do take, it's still an impressive and heavy load.

[gaozhi2007]

Is that a lantern attachment or are you just happy to see me?

[mexicoxjosh]

(my 2 cents) maybe a pare of GOOD swim shoes instead of the sandles lighter mostly more comfortable, keep them coming we love what u do

[derast]

Yea! 5 years ago I discovered the total awesomeness of the Teva sandal for wading and relieving my poor feet at the campsite. They are a must have and worth their weight in gold. Very much recommended!

Thanks for the great reviews from just another hiker.

[JohnTheRipper723]

Nutn i feel your pain on the cost of lithium batterys, because when i bought some for my fenix ld10 it cost like $15 for 2 batterys.

[EcoExist]

Thank you so much for taking the time to produce these informative and entertaining videos! Your modest, 'not-the-expert-of-experts-but­-this-is-what-works-for-me' approach inspires others to do their own research rather than rely entirely on the experience of another! Well done!

[EcoExist]

Thank you so much for taking the time to produce these informative and entertaining videos! Your modest, 'not-the-expert-of-experts-but­-this-is-what-works-for-me' approach inspires others to do their own research rather than rely entirely on the experience of another! Well done!