I Tried a Super Ultralight Backpacking Trip...

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Next just cape and spear. Let’s go.

If you are hiking with that light a pack you should be getting to camp in the dark and collapsing in your tent. Then you won't miss a lot of that stuff you're missing! Haha!

I carry more than 5lbs on my cargo pants.

I recommend putting your phone in airplane mode while backpacking. And if you have an iPhone, also switch on Low Power Mode. That way you can preserve your phone's battery for taking pictures, checking where you are on an offline map, and emergency communication.

My steak weighs more than 5 pounds.

Always take your inReach, brother.

I wish Sawyer would make a soft bottle like the Befree. It would sell tremendously well.

My lightweight set up weighs just over 9 lbs and is not good down to freezing temps, but it also cost less than $300 total. I use a Gatewood Cape as both my rain gear and shelter if needed (I've used it as a shelter and it is big enough for this 6' tall hiker to lay out full length, not curled up). I use a closed cell foam pad (I can't remember which one but it isn't one of those 1/4-inch foam pads that ultralighters use). And, I use a modified Costco down quilt that is comfortable down to the mid 40's, and might work to freezing temps if I put on my cheap down puffy and balaclava. It all fits in a cheap 30L daypack that cost like $15 a few years ago (time to replace it). The other stuff is standard: minimal first aid, 550 ml stainless steel pot/cup, sawyer mini, mini-bic lighter, small isobutane cannister, etc. Why would you need a battery bank? Just put it in airplane mode to avoid battery use. That said I do bring a small external battery as part of my lightweight set up, but just one that can recharge my phone once from 5% battery to full and only weighs a few ounces. I like to listen to podcasts or read at night.

It seems like, from the clip you showed, that when you are testing your stakes that you are putting them at an angle away from the direction you are pulling. However if you look t up tent stakes have the most holding power when placed straight into the ground. This gives longer tent stakes an edge usually, but I would love to see all that testing. Maybe consider using one of those things that people use to test the strength of ropes that tells you at what weight the failure happened.

Aw hell yeah man, there's nothing like being able to have a soak when you're out camping. That's why I mostly canoe

I dont think i could ever be an ultra light purist. Comfort is too important to me

What adds weight is shelter & insulation + pack to carry that weight. A person needs basics: Water(+filter), Insulation(jacket,gloves), Rain Protection, Hygiene, First Aid. These base items used during the day can be light weight since you are mostly walking. At night a person needs shelter + more insulation(ground + cover), colder weather protection adds insulation/weight. That is all you need. I add luxury item FM radio because I like to lay in my hammock listening to radio. My base weights: Hobo Bedroll 3 day base (above 32F) = 11 pounds, summer 5 day hammock base (above 40F) = 17 pounds, spring/fall cold weather 5 day hammock base (above 10F) = 22 pounds. Then add food + fuel + cook cup for "X" days.

You straight up have the best philosophies of any content creators out there regarding gear. Really clever and inspiring pack lists!

Hey speaking of luxuries you can and can't live without - you ever take a lightweight hammock out with you? I got a hummingbird a couple of years ago and I friggin love that thing. A couple more minutes to set up vs a chair, and you need some trees/supports around. But I'm a man of leisure, and being able to truly fully take a load off is such a bonus

1:14 Man I felt bad for you when you said "stumpy legs". It was like you were going through the 12 stages of grief and you just reached acceptance. lol

Love your videos! Beautiful hike ❤️

10:38 Thank you for the visual on using the bidet. I was wondering about the mechanics of that. I'm also wondering if you can touch on the mechanics of getting your clothing out of the way. Is it just a remove the clothing entirely while you do your business thing or is there some other method?

110 views and video only released 12 mins ago and video 16 mins long. Sir you have some dedicated fans.

The last few days i was on my very first backpacking trip. I was really proud that my backpack had only 16kg and than i come home and see this video... you have shelter sleep system cooking and waterfilter + food and water and your backpack is less than half the weight of mine. Somehow there must be a loot room for improvement😊