Official my Butt - I sir hold a youtube doctoral degree in backpacking - with a focus on couch backpacking. I will not certify this kit until almost all of those stuff sacks join the bag of misfit stuff sacks. Integration is important for your gear....gear have feelings. As well.....whats the ALL in weight? Its all that counts. LOL Also - I also loved my Whisperer but feared it getting wet and me being screwed. My soon to be tested replacement is a wind jacket, and not one but 2 Alpha Direct Polar hoodies from Farpoint Gear. The 2 hoodies weigh exactly the same as my hoodless Ghost Whisperer. The cost of 2 is about the same. I use a medium that is 90 gms and layer over that with a large 60 gms. A wind shirt is required for apples to apples comparison but all in I have 3 garments that are slightly more bulky yet easier to pack at about the same weight as a hooded GW. Combined they are way warmer than the GW and separately they are extra, insanely breathable, layers that can fill in when you get soaked - they dry with body heat pretty well. Of course I am talking at a level beyond your self certification - while you are about to pass the Bar it is important that an "Official" tell you passing the BAR is just a false summit....sorry, sucks for you but after your certification....To reach the top of the top, you have to change your kit - without adding weight - to be better, meaner, including a bear can....yeah you just keep climbing and climbing...Think Scientology...you just keep paying the man in search of a perfection that doesn't exist. Signed: A guy with a perfect kit that is dumping his tried and true jacket, as well as his perfect tent for tarp camping. Freaking Hotel California for sure. Keep punching! great kit.
Great video Matty! I just hit that sub 10lb. base weight! I recently purchased a used Zpacks Duplex from someone, which helped me shed that extra weight to get me under the 10, for my ground setup. I am also trying to get to that sub 10lb. base for my hammock setup, but it is difficult. Keep up the great work man, cheers.
@@MattyOutdoors exactly! I am not willing to risk my safety for the weight. I just use a framed UL pack when hammock camping to help with weight distribution. I have been loving my tent setup more and more lately though… I may convert. Haha
Definitely can’t wait to get out on a trip. I feel I’ve been to busy this year to get out and do any hiking and it’s getting to me🤪 o yah The Befree for the win..The ghost whisperer is my fav too. See you soon brother!!
I enjoyed this video :) Thanks ou so much for sharing your set up ! I really like to see other UL backpacker gear :) Do you already have a review on your tent? I would love to know more about it :) I am an UL and I do hike with my medium size dog 100% of the time. He doesn’t carry anything. He has his own inflatable pad ( took a cheap one on Amazon and cut it to his size then re-sealed it with an iron ), along with his own down blanket which served as his sleeping bag. For more insulation during spring and falls , I put a Mylar blanket under us . I like that he has his own set up and I have mine. Needless to say that he sleeps like a champs every night ;) As for me…I looooove all of My gear! It took me a couple of years to really get everything that I wanted but worth every penny invested in jt ! Keep up the good work Matty :)
Thank you for sharing your setup. I challenge you to get there for hammocking too. It's entirely possible! I know you have to cater to your broader audience, but don't forget your hammock camping fans! :)
Well I am an arse. When you pulled out your tent I said “Let me guess, Dursten Xmid Pro” and boom, you shocked me. Have never seen that tent before!! Onto those videos now…. Looking forward to Wandas loadout vid❤
Matty. There is only the weight of one of your bottles on your lighterpack. Also you missed the pack liner as well as the weight of your fuel canister (which isn't consumable as it doesn't fluctuate). How about your phone? The 8oz of the bear can are something most hikers won't have to carry, good on you for including it. Do you really hike in Canada without any rain cover for your legs? No fleece? Anyhow, rather than focus on the 10lbs mark I would definitely make and effort to get rid of all these stuff sacks and dry bags. You must carry over a quarter pound that are little more than a luxury. Get a rubber band for your food kit, bring a mosquito net to hold your small spare clothes (now you have a mosquito net for free) and replace the rest with two ziplocs. Except the sleeping pad one, which serves no purpose. Fold it so it's against your back which increases comfort. Thanks for the video.
Is the current UL community consensus to not include food packaging or fuel can (can-only) weight in base weight? Also Ursack's website lists the Major XL's weight as 8.8 oz--new model?
Hi Matty. With the loadout shown in this video, how many days worth of food can you pack in there with you? in the near future, I want to upgrade my 20 year old, 75L osprey pack to something closer to the ULA ohm size.
condensation will be a thing with any single wall tent. This one does vent very well when you have the foot end storm flap open, and the door unzipped a bit. This tent wont be any warmer or colder then any other tent in winter. The tent doesn't keep you warm, your sleep system does. But I'll only use it for 3 season.
I hike with my Silver Lab and he is an excellent hiker. He has hiked over 2,000 miles with me. However, the best hiking dogs I have seen are mixed breeds. You want a dog that is athletic, has endurance and one that has a good temperament from your neighbors perspective. Happy Hiking
Congratulations and welcome to the club. Happy Hiking
thanks!
Official my Butt - I sir hold a youtube doctoral degree in backpacking - with a focus on couch backpacking. I will not certify this kit until almost all of those stuff sacks join the bag of misfit stuff sacks. Integration is important for your gear....gear have feelings. As well.....whats the ALL in weight? Its all that counts. LOL
Also - I also loved my Whisperer but feared it getting wet and me being screwed.
My soon to be tested replacement is a wind jacket, and not one but 2 Alpha Direct Polar hoodies from Farpoint Gear. The 2 hoodies weigh exactly the same as my hoodless Ghost Whisperer. The cost of 2 is about the same. I use a medium that is 90 gms and layer over that with a large 60 gms. A wind shirt is required for apples to apples comparison but all in I have 3 garments that are slightly more bulky yet easier to pack at about the same weight as a hooded GW. Combined they are way warmer than the GW and separately they are extra, insanely breathable, layers that can fill in when you get soaked - they dry with body heat pretty well.
Of course I am talking at a level beyond your self certification - while you are about to pass the Bar it is important that an "Official" tell you passing the BAR is just a false summit....sorry, sucks for you but after your certification....To reach the top of the top, you have to change your kit - without adding weight - to be better, meaner, including a bear can....yeah you just keep climbing and climbing...Think Scientology...you just keep paying the man in search of a perfection that doesn't exist.
Signed: A guy with a perfect kit that is dumping his tried and true jacket, as well as his perfect tent for tarp camping. Freaking Hotel
California for sure. Keep punching! great kit.
stopped reading when you called me sir
Nice loadout! Thanks for the video, and showing everything.
glad you enjoyed! hope you got some gear ideas
Great video Matty! I just hit that sub 10lb. base weight! I recently purchased a used Zpacks Duplex from someone, which helped me shed that extra weight to get me under the 10, for my ground setup. I am also trying to get to that sub 10lb. base for my hammock setup, but it is difficult. Keep up the great work man, cheers.
hammocks are real tough, cuz i refuse to use any of the 1.0 or other ultralight fabrics.. too many horror stories regarding torn hammocks
@@MattyOutdoors exactly! I am not willing to risk my safety for the weight. I just use a framed UL pack when hammock camping to help with weight distribution. I have been loving my tent setup more and more lately though… I may convert. Haha
Definitely can’t wait to get out on a trip. I feel I’ve been to busy this year to get out and do any hiking and it’s getting to me🤪 o yah The Befree for the win..The ghost whisperer is my fav too. See you soon brother!!
cant wait to see you and the boys! less then a month until the most epic trip yet!
Nice. Hope you have incredible adventures.
me too!
Awesome UL loadout. Which is your all time favourite hike in the canadian rockies?
I am a big fan living in Calgary as well. :) Love your channel.
Hard to nail down a fav hike, they're all special in their own way
Nice setup Matty!
Thanks! took some time to configure it all, but im happy with it
I enjoyed this video :)
Thanks ou so much for sharing your set up !
I really like to see other UL backpacker gear :)
Do you already have a review on your tent? I would love to know more about it :)
I am an UL and I do hike with my medium size dog 100% of the time. He doesn’t carry anything.
He has his own inflatable pad ( took a cheap one on Amazon and cut it to his size then re-sealed it with an iron ), along with his own down blanket which served as his sleeping bag.
For more insulation during spring and falls , I put a Mylar blanket under us .
I like that he has his own set up and I have mine.
Needless to say that he sleeps like a champs every night ;)
As for me…I looooove all of My gear!
It took me a couple of years to really get everything that I wanted but worth every penny invested in jt !
Keep up the good work Matty :)
no tent review yet no. possibly in the fall or next spring
Thank you for sharing your setup. I challenge you to get there for hammocking too. It's entirely possible! I know you have to cater to your broader audience, but don't forget your hammock camping fans! :)
its in the plans for over the winter
I will be interested in hearing that too :)
I love the 'Work-From-Home' Christmas Pyjamas!
I definitely don't work from home
@@MattyOutdoors - oh, I was only referring to your UA-cam job - I didn’t mean any offense. I genuinely think it’s great!
Love the Christmas spirit in this video 😅
gotta wear comfy pants while filming, its necessary.
@@MattyOutdoors I totally agree and you made a perfect choice 🎄
Nice
i agree
Well I am an arse. When you pulled out your tent I said “Let me guess, Dursten Xmid Pro” and boom, you shocked me. Have never seen that tent before!! Onto those videos now…. Looking forward to Wandas loadout vid❤
the xmid is cool, but even the 1p requires 2 poles, and that's not my style
@@MattyOutdoors the tunnel style of your Tarptent appesls to me more. Thanks for turning me onto it.
You forgot to add the 4oz empty fuel cannister. Now over 10lbs. Oops. 😂
Matty. There is only the weight of one of your bottles on your lighterpack. Also you missed the pack liner as well as the weight of your fuel canister (which isn't consumable as it doesn't fluctuate). How about your phone? The 8oz of the bear can are something most hikers won't have to carry, good on you for including it. Do you really hike in Canada without any rain cover for your legs? No fleece?
Anyhow, rather than focus on the 10lbs mark I would definitely make and effort to get rid of all these stuff sacks and dry bags. You must carry over a quarter pound that are little more than a luxury. Get a rubber band for your food kit, bring a mosquito net to hold your small spare clothes (now you have a mosquito net for free) and replace the rest with two ziplocs. Except the sleeping pad one, which serves no purpose. Fold it so it's against your back which increases comfort.
Thanks for the video.
Pack liner is included with my pack. and there's 2 bottles there
Tents are the way to go. No way you can eat in a hammock setup in the wind and pouring rain let alone stay dry with 60mph winds!
you're wrong on all points regarding hammocks...
Is the current UL community consensus to not include food packaging or fuel can (can-only) weight in base weight? Also Ursack's website lists the Major XL's weight as 8.8 oz--new model?
ive never heard food packaging listed before. and i weighed my own ursack which ive owned for years, so the new one may be heavier.
Hi Matty. With the loadout shown in this video, how many days worth of food can you pack in there with you? in the near future, I want to upgrade my 20 year old, 75L osprey pack to something closer to the ULA ohm size.
Id have no problem with a 10 to 12 day food carry with this setup.
not the poop knife 😂
🤣
Why is no one takes in account for the water on just one side doesn't it ride funky?
no, doesnt ride funky at all
Is condensation a problem for you with this single-wall tent? And would it be too cold for winter? (I.e., is this just a 3-season tent?)
condensation will be a thing with any single wall tent. This one does vent very well when you have the foot end storm flap open, and the door unzipped a bit.
This tent wont be any warmer or colder then any other tent in winter. The tent doesn't keep you warm, your sleep system does. But I'll only use it for 3 season.
Thanks. What do you recommend for a 4-season UL tent?
Love ula why no xpac?
i prefer the robic personally
I've never personally felt yla Robic I have the xpac cause of the water resistance espically if u seamseal the inside
Unrelated question: What dog breeds do you recommend for backpacking with?
I dont really have an answer for this. i think any dog can hike
@MattyOutdoors Ok, I just thought some breeds would have temperaments better suited for backcountry trips
I hike with my Silver Lab and he is an excellent hiker. He has hiked over 2,000 miles with me. However, the best hiking dogs I have seen are mixed breeds. You want a dog that is athletic, has endurance and one that has a good temperament from your neighbors perspective. Happy Hiking
@@jays7318 i don't know much about dog breeds, my dogs have all been mutts
@cottontalesfromthetrail5474 Thanks for sharing your experience. I hear a lot of good things about Labs. Blue Heelers too
Shame on ypu for not shouting out Terrain UL (who i assume made your stake sack)
wasnt them, so why would i shout them out?