I've been slowly and steadily picking up Sea to summit items. They are so lightweight and feel robust. I hate it when my pack exceeds a certain weight limit. excessive weight just ruins a good hike.
I used an ultimate Direction 24l for a 4 day section hike of the PCT with a tarp, bottomless net tent and an sol Eblanket and my 40F quilt with a neoair woman’s pad. Everything was 9lbs with my chair.
Impressive ultralight setup! 🏕 Fitting everything into a 22-litre running pack with a 3.1kg base weight is seriously next-level. It's clear you've put a lot of thought into fine-tuning your gear, and I’m definitely picking up some tips for my own hikes. Thanks for sharing your loadout - looking forward to more of your adventures and gear insights! 🙌
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it and found it useful. Yeah it's been a long work in progress and there are still some things I'll change in the future but for now I'm happy with it! Cheers
Thank you! Fair enough, I actually find this relatively comfy and sleepy pretty well on it but definitely not for everyone. Campsite selection makes a big difference! If you are looking for a comfy mat, give the sea to summit ether light mat a look! Cheers
3.1kg is insane! I couldn't do without a cooker as I find even summers in NZ kinda cold and want some warm food. Also food in general is a problem as I always want to take too much 😂 Thanks for a great video, will check out your other ones
I've been using the Altra Lone Peak 7's since February for tramping and they've been amazing. Most comfortable shoes I've ever worn and I feel so light and nimble even with a pack on. I know trail runners are not for everyone but I just don't see myself ever going back to boots unless I'm doing proper Alpine routes.
@@TheHi_King my thinking exactly! I've got boots for mountaineering, everything else is pretty much trail runners. My lone peaks are great, I love them! Thanks for watching, happy tramping!
So many cool things :) I keep trying to reduce my weight but each time I run into a problem, I end up increasing a bit again. I wish I could be comfortable with such a short mat! I cut mine down and I just couldn't sleep well. Also, nice work on the tarp! Greetings from Switzerland.
@@damienballatore thanks Damien! Pretty boring for a fastpacking trip. Mostly bars and nuts and some dried fruit. Couscous or ramen, cold soaked for dinner. Cheers!
excellent fair weather setup for trails that you can buy food on every day. Fast and light. If a storm comes in it could get a little rough without the tent tho.
@@richardsrandomadventures thanks Richard! My tarp does a pretty good job at keeping me dry. If I'm smart about where I pitched it, it can handle some adverse conditions. I didn't mention it but I managed to fit enough food in my pack for a 4 day trip! I have a surprisingly good amount of room left. Cheers!
Nice and very light setup! Did you consider the Sixmoons Design Gatewood Cape / Tent for better protection? It's not much added weight to your tarp. If you would double use it as a poncho and spare the rain jacket it's even lighter.
Great kit set up and video. I’m always surprised that no one ever seems to pack a compass these days, guess I’m just old school. Would love to see how you made the tarp.
@@stewartgregson8479 thanks Stewart. Yeah I carry a compass on a lot of trips but I'll be honest, I never really use it. Definitely a skill I want to brush up on more. For these types of trips where moving fast is the goal I don't really find much need for it, not to say it wouldn't be handy! I wish I had filmed me making the tarp haha, I touched on it in a few videos but maybe I'll go more in depth in another video. Cheers
@@lizzietraves9535 Hi Lizzie! Thanks for the interest. I used 7D Silnylon 66. The thread is Gutermann Mara 70. For the tie out points I reinforced them with Hyper D 300 and used nylon crosgrain ribbon. If you have any other questions I'm happy to answer them! Cheers
Thank you! I can use this set up for most 3 season temperatures. If I know it is going to be particularly chilly I might pack an extra insulating layer like a puffer jacket. Cheers!
@@anselmocat It's an Outdoor Research Active Ice sun hoodie. It's a few years old so I'm not sure if they make it in this colour any more! Thanks for watching.
Really dialed in, well done! I'll put my pack under my feet with my torso length pad. You ever had issues with Weka (or Kea?) while using your shelter? I have a floorless shelter as well, but it's a single pole pyramid so I guess I feel a little more protected! Does the BD22 keep everything low bounce when running? I like the adjustability of underarm lacing in a vest, but having pocket space there is also really nice. It's getting warmer here in NZ, hope to get out on the trails soon! :)
@@cameronfedde1545 Hi Cameron! Thanks for the comment bro. I do sometimes put my pack under my sleeping bag as well but thanks for the tip! I haven't used my shelter where there have been weka around and I used it in Fiordland but luckily there were no kea present. I definitely wouldn't want to leave it up unguarded! I get very minimal bounce with the BD 22. The harness is really nice and snug on me so it's not an issue. Happy trails! Cheers.
Hey man, I'm from Chch. Been watching your videos for a while has been making me want to get out on my first solo adventure. For reference I've done overnight Mt Somers, part of the Abel Tasman track, also climbed Mt Herbert a couple times, had no issues. I'm mid 20s and pretty fit. Can you recommend me a good 2/3 day trip to try in arthur's pass for my first time? I was thinking the Edward Hawdon or Mingha Deception.
Hey bro! Thanks for reaching out. Super cool to hear you are planning a solo trip, I'm sure you'll have a blast! Those 2 options are both great choices, the mingha Deception has quite a few river crossings and boulder hopping so you'll want to be confident on your feet and with river crossings. Another option to check out is the Casey - binser saddle loop. It's a super fun overnight loop with some great tramping. Definitely worth checking out! Please don't hesitate if you've got any other questions! Thanks for you comment. Cheers, Zeb.
Great work. A lot more in there than you think! Always good to see what you take. Do you only film on the GoPro/phone for these adventures or do you take a bigger camera as well?
@@BennyHarry thanks heaps mate! For my fastpacking trips I typically only take my go pro, it's just lighter and easier to use. If it's a more tramping or camping trip I'll take my other camera aswell. Cheers!
Great set up dude! I think you’ve motivated me to do a fast packing trip soon. I also use that pack and love it. Your tarp looks nice - tarps in my opinion are the way to go. They can handle just about anything. Do you carry a Garmin InReach or something similar? Cheers
@@AndyOnTheMountain hey Andy! Thanks for the comment man. Your channel looks awesome, love what you are doing! Super awesome to hear I've inspired you, I hope it is a great trip! Yeah I carry a Garmin inreach mini, had it for years now. It's great! Cheers.
Thanks, my tarp and rain jacket cover those areas nicely. I've used a poncho a few times but I'm not the biggest fan. I can see their use though. Cheers
@@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897 the headlamp is the Nitecore NU25 (old version). The ground sheet is a piece of polycryo. I got it from Pack gear go in Nelson but the window insulation kits that Bunnings sell are pretty much the same. Cheers!
@@BackcountryKiwicheers bro. I was wanting some options for go bag and one dayer tramps. I want to try get into down here in the Tararua's this year. You are a good inspiration brother.😝👊🥝🥝🥝
Nitecore make some good headlamps. There are some awesome affordable ones on ali- express. I got the Nu50 was impressed. I am thinking about upgrading to the Nu 53 its 1800 lum with a 6000 amh battery usb c chargable. I like the battery size looks great $85.00 nz i thought that sounded like great value.
@@javi___ haha yeah I need to cut my toothbrush in half 😉 All jokes aside though I have been wanting to swap out the tube of toothpaste for toothpaste tabs, that way I can just carry what I need for a trip. Cheers!
Really useful video man, thanks. Which temperature rating is your Sea to Summit bag? I notice the model you use has several options on their website. I attempted a fastpack last weekend (I live in the Austrian alps) with a bag rated for 13C and unfortunately the temperature dropped to 6C and I was miserable all night!
@@TimSavage-t1c hey man! Thanks for the comment. My bag is rated to a comfort of 4°C and a lower limit of -2°C. Sorry to hear about your trip! A bad night's sleep sucks, especially when fastpacking! Is your mat rated to a good temperature aswell? Cheers!
I'm not a camper as you know Zeb... but I'm really impressed with the the stuff you find to make your experiences lighter and better.... great job. Glad they don't have wings or you'd fly next! 🤭 but you really walk so fast anyways it's like you have wings! That kit looks great for a single user heading out. Cheers Zeb....promoting what works for you and any others👍👌
@@lisasnell8927 thanks heaps Lisa! I am super happy to be able to share my kit with others, I am a big fan of it even if it isn't for everyone. Thank you for the kind words!
@@GhostKing3_ it's not for everyone and there are definitely more comfortable set ups out there. But this works for me when I want to go fast and light. Cheers!
Hope you enjoy this one! Not a video I normally make but I really wanted to share my kit with you.
Cheers!
Awesome brother! Been looking forward to an Updated Gearlist! 🤘👏👏👏🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿
@@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897 thanks heaps Jason!
I've been slowly and steadily picking up Sea to summit items. They are so lightweight and feel robust. I hate it when my pack exceeds a certain weight limit. excessive weight just ruins a good hike.
I used an ultimate Direction 24l for a 4 day section hike of the PCT with a tarp, bottomless net tent and an sol Eblanket and my 40F quilt with a neoair woman’s pad. Everything was 9lbs with my chair.
Impressive ultralight setup! 🏕 Fitting everything into a 22-litre running pack with a 3.1kg base weight is seriously next-level. It's clear you've put a lot of thought into fine-tuning your gear, and I’m definitely picking up some tips for my own hikes. Thanks for sharing your loadout - looking forward to more of your adventures and gear insights! 🙌
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it and found it useful. Yeah it's been a long work in progress and there are still some things I'll change in the future but for now I'm happy with it!
Cheers
I admire that you can sleep on this half-mat. I‘m a side sleeper and on the hunt for the most comfy sleeping pad 😂
Thank you! Fair enough, I actually find this relatively comfy and sleepy pretty well on it but definitely not for everyone. Campsite selection makes a big difference!
If you are looking for a comfy mat, give the sea to summit ether light mat a look!
Cheers
you've come a long way since the canteen kit with the helikon poncho! Such a dialled in kit man, thanks for sharing!
@@davef5916 Thanks Dave! I've still got that kit, just not with me right now!
Cheers
Outstanding gear man, you are well prepared for any adventure and challenges!
@@ervinslens thank you!!!!
Amazing video. For those that cant afford expensive tent or poles ive seen that paira outdoors does good
Thank you! I'll have to check them out.
Cheers
Always impressive brother. Don't no about that sleep pad tho mate hahaha I'd wake up broken on that wee thing. 😂
@@boostedshuttle2231 Thanks mate! Haha I manage to sleep pretty well on it!
Cheers
Awesome bro. Video real well done!
Thanks heaps bro! Looking forward to catching up on your videos! I see you've been hiking in Norway, epic!
3.1kg is insane! I couldn't do without a cooker as I find even summers in NZ kinda cold and want some warm food. Also food in general is a problem as I always want to take too much 😂 Thanks for a great video, will check out your other ones
Thank you for the comment! Fair enough, a warm meal is always nice especially when tramping!
Cheers!
Crazy how much fits in that pack!! Awesome❤
@@thaisehinger6202 🥰 I'm super happy with it! Thanks.
good arrangement for the light packing for the trail hiking
Thank you!!!
I've been using the Altra Lone Peak 7's since February for tramping and they've been amazing.
Most comfortable shoes I've ever worn and I feel so light and nimble even with a pack on. I know trail runners are not for everyone but I just don't see myself ever going back to boots unless I'm doing proper Alpine routes.
@@TheHi_King my thinking exactly! I've got boots for mountaineering, everything else is pretty much trail runners. My lone peaks are great, I love them!
Thanks for watching, happy tramping!
So many cool things :) I keep trying to reduce my weight but each time I run into a problem, I end up increasing a bit again. I wish I could be comfortable with such a short mat! I cut mine down and I just couldn't sleep well. Also, nice work on the tarp! Greetings from Switzerland.
Thank you very much! Yeah it can take some time to test out different methods to lighten your pack. I hope I gave you some ideas!
Cheers!
Very good video! Thanks.
Amazing how much there was in a small pack - cheers!
@@tleej26 thanks TJ! Yeah it's been a long work in progress but I'm super happy with it.
Awesome video! Any advice or list of what you eat in 4 days ?
@@damienballatore thanks Damien! Pretty boring for a fastpacking trip. Mostly bars and nuts and some dried fruit. Couscous or ramen, cold soaked for dinner.
Cheers!
Awesome Zeb! Well done brother! 👊🌏🌏🌏🥝🥝🥝🏕🏕🏕🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🤘
@@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897 cheers mate! Really appreciate it!
Nice ultralight setup
Oh cool! Hi hill top packs!!!
Thanks for watching!
@@BackcountryKiwi absolutely!
Subscribed. Great UL loadout.
@@ToolsTrucksTrails thank you for the support! Glad you liked it
excellent fair weather setup for trails that you can buy food on every day. Fast and light. If a storm comes in it could get a little rough without the tent tho.
@@richardsrandomadventures thanks Richard! My tarp does a pretty good job at keeping me dry. If I'm smart about where I pitched it, it can handle some adverse conditions. I didn't mention it but I managed to fit enough food in my pack for a 4 day trip! I have a surprisingly good amount of room left.
Cheers!
Nice and very light setup! Did you consider the Sixmoons Design Gatewood Cape / Tent for better protection? It's not much added weight to your tarp. If you would double use it as a poncho and spare the rain jacket it's even lighter.
@@patrickschlauch6638 thanks for the suggestion Patrick. I am not familiar with that model from six moon designs. I'll check it out!
Cheers
Zeb you legend!!
Hey Isaac! Thanks heaps mate!
Great kit set up and video. I’m always surprised that no one ever seems to pack a compass these days, guess I’m just old school. Would love to see how you made the tarp.
@@stewartgregson8479 thanks Stewart. Yeah I carry a compass on a lot of trips but I'll be honest, I never really use it. Definitely a skill I want to brush up on more. For these types of trips where moving fast is the goal I don't really find much need for it, not to say it wouldn't be handy!
I wish I had filmed me making the tarp haha, I touched on it in a few videos but maybe I'll go more in depth in another video.
Cheers
I am also very interested in the making of the tarp...what kind of thread did you use ? And what fabric did you go for ?
@@lizzietraves9535 Hi Lizzie!
Thanks for the interest. I used 7D Silnylon 66. The thread is Gutermann Mara 70. For the tie out points I reinforced them with Hyper D 300 and used nylon crosgrain ribbon. If you have any other questions I'm happy to answer them!
Cheers
Thanks for the reply...especially the thread detail Much appreciated
Great Video! What sort of temperature range (or maybe NZ territories and seasons) would you be ok with (safe) for this set of gear choice?
Thank you!
I can use this set up for most 3 season temperatures. If I know it is going to be particularly chilly I might pack an extra insulating layer like a puffer jacket.
Cheers!
Enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing.
@@thisisjogon thank you for watching!
Thanks for sharing😊🙏great stuff✌
Thank you for watching!
Very nice. What’s the orange sun hoody you have? Been looking for one in that colour! 🤣
@@anselmocat It's an Outdoor Research Active Ice sun hoodie. It's a few years old so I'm not sure if they make it in this colour any more!
Thanks for watching.
@@BackcountryKiwi thanks. 👍 Of course as soon as I asked the video said it 🤣
Brilliant...my standard waterproof jacket an trousers weigh that much 😅
Thanks for sharing...
@@NotASheep100 haha that's some heavy rain gear!
Thanks for watching.
Cheers
Really dialed in, well done! I'll put my pack under my feet with my torso length pad. You ever had issues with Weka (or Kea?) while using your shelter? I have a floorless shelter as well, but it's a single pole pyramid so I guess I feel a little more protected!
Does the BD22 keep everything low bounce when running? I like the adjustability of underarm lacing in a vest, but having pocket space there is also really nice. It's getting warmer here in NZ, hope to get out on the trails soon! :)
@@cameronfedde1545 Hi Cameron!
Thanks for the comment bro. I do sometimes put my pack under my sleeping bag as well but thanks for the tip! I haven't used my shelter where there have been weka around and I used it in Fiordland but luckily there were no kea present. I definitely wouldn't want to leave it up unguarded!
I get very minimal bounce with the BD 22. The harness is really nice and snug on me so it's not an issue.
Happy trails!
Cheers.
I not use toot brush again but i use siwak is organik
Cool! Good idea.
Cheers
Hey man, I'm from Chch. Been watching your videos for a while has been making me want to get out on my first solo adventure. For reference I've done overnight Mt Somers, part of the Abel Tasman track, also climbed Mt Herbert a couple times, had no issues. I'm mid 20s and pretty fit. Can you recommend me a good 2/3 day trip to try in arthur's pass for my first time? I was thinking the Edward Hawdon or Mingha Deception.
Hey bro! Thanks for reaching out. Super cool to hear you are planning a solo trip, I'm sure you'll have a blast!
Those 2 options are both great choices, the mingha Deception has quite a few river crossings and boulder hopping so you'll want to be confident on your feet and with river crossings. Another option to check out is the Casey - binser saddle loop. It's a super fun overnight loop with some great tramping. Definitely worth checking out! Please don't hesitate if you've got any other questions!
Thanks for you comment.
Cheers,
Zeb.
Hope youre ankle has finally recovered! Looks like you had some ligament issues or twistet ankle?
Thanks Vincent! Yeah I had some tendonitis I think. All healed now and back into running!
Cheers
Great work. A lot more in there than you think! Always good to see what you take. Do you only film on the GoPro/phone for these adventures or do you take a bigger camera as well?
@@BennyHarry thanks heaps mate! For my fastpacking trips I typically only take my go pro, it's just lighter and easier to use. If it's a more tramping or camping trip I'll take my other camera aswell.
Cheers!
Great set up dude! I think you’ve motivated me to do a fast packing trip soon. I also use that pack and love it. Your tarp looks nice - tarps in my opinion are the way to go. They can handle just about anything. Do you carry a Garmin InReach or something similar?
Cheers
@@AndyOnTheMountain hey Andy! Thanks for the comment man. Your channel looks awesome, love what you are doing!
Super awesome to hear I've inspired you, I hope it is a great trip!
Yeah I carry a Garmin inreach mini, had it for years now. It's great!
Cheers.
@@BackcountryKiwi Well I guess you better subscribe for a fastpacking traverse in the Rockies video :)
Cheers
@@AndyOnTheMountain haha will do!
what size is your sea to summit event compression bag
@@hupo it's the 5L ultralight one!
Thanks for watching!
@@BackcountryKiwi Thanks!
When you cut the 6 panels how much did you take off the width?
Erm I'm not sure sorry. I just cut it to fit my torso.
Thanks.
I'd add sea to summit ultrasil tarp poncho. Compact and can save a butt.
Thanks, my tarp and rain jacket cover those areas nicely. I've used a poncho a few times but I'm not the biggest fan. I can see their use though.
Cheers
What make of headlamp are you running Zeb?
What was your ultralight ground sheet called? Do you have a link?
Is all your kit NZ Sourced?
@@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897 the headlamp is the Nitecore NU25 (old version).
The ground sheet is a piece of polycryo. I got it from Pack gear go in Nelson but the window insulation kits that Bunnings sell are pretty much the same.
Cheers!
@@BackcountryKiwicheers bro. I was wanting some options for go bag and one dayer tramps. I want to try get into down here in the Tararua's this year. You are a good inspiration brother.😝👊🥝🥝🥝
Nitecore make some good headlamps. There are some awesome affordable ones on ali- express. I got the Nu50 was impressed. I am thinking about upgrading to the Nu 53 its 1800 lum with a 6000 amh battery usb c chargable. I like the battery size looks great $85.00 nz i thought that sounded like great value.
Nice!
@@corleyoutdoors2887 thanks!
👍great video
@@bigvee401 I appreciate it! Thank you!!!
That toothbrush and paste looks heavy.
jk, great kit!
@@javi___ haha yeah I need to cut my toothbrush in half 😉
All jokes aside though I have been wanting to swap out the tube of toothpaste for toothpaste tabs, that way I can just carry what I need for a trip.
Cheers!
Really useful video man, thanks. Which temperature rating is your Sea to Summit bag? I notice the model you use has several options on their website. I attempted a fastpack last weekend (I live in the Austrian alps) with a bag rated for 13C and unfortunately the temperature dropped to 6C and I was miserable all night!
@@TimSavage-t1c hey man! Thanks for the comment. My bag is rated to a comfort of 4°C and a lower limit of -2°C.
Sorry to hear about your trip! A bad night's sleep sucks, especially when fastpacking! Is your mat rated to a good temperature aswell?
Cheers!
@@BackcountryKiwi My pad's all good thanks (apart from being too heavy for fastpacking) - NeoAir Xtherm Vapor (I think it's a 6.9)
@@TimSavage-t1c nice man. Great pad, a warmer sleeping bag would definitely help then!
Have a great time fastpacking,
Cheers.
Link for these items brother?
@@FlexFormulaFitness Haven't put one up sorry. If I get the chance to put it together I'll let you know!
Thanks!
I'm not a camper as you know Zeb... but I'm really impressed with the the stuff you find to make your experiences lighter and better.... great job.
Glad they don't have wings or you'd fly next! 🤭 but you really walk so fast anyways it's like you have wings!
That kit looks great for a single user heading out.
Cheers Zeb....promoting what works for you and any others👍👌
@@lisasnell8927 thanks heaps Lisa! I am super happy to be able to share my kit with others, I am a big fan of it even if it isn't for everyone.
Thank you for the kind words!
Dude, when you said you’re only cold soaking for food prep, ya lost me. You would have done better only bringing granola bars
@@mercedaddy3862 haha I had bars as well! But my dinner and sometimes lunch was cold soaked.
Cheers!
This looks miserable to use
@@GhostKing3_ it's not for everyone and there are definitely more comfortable set ups out there. But this works for me when I want to go fast and light.
Cheers!