Ultralight Backpacking Gear List 2023 9.8 lbs / 4.4 kg - Standing Stone Trail Thru Hike
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2023
- In this video I go over my ultralight backpacking gear list 2023 9.8 lbs / 4.4 kg for my Standing Stone Trail Thru Hike. The Standing Stone Trail is an 84 mile point to point trail located in Pennsylvania. For this trip I’ve decided to go ultralight.
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I recently switched up my electronics strategy. I was going out for 9 days with little chance to recharge a battery bank so I went with a small solar panel - an $18 Lixada 10 W (more like 5W) and less than 3 oz. I coupled this with a cheap 3 oz 5000 mAh bank. I only used the panel twice - all day on the second day to top off the bank after recharging my camera battery and then in the afternoon of day 5. My electronics did not demand much power - recharged my camera battery and my watch (tiny power demand) every night and topped off my InReach once. I ended the trip with a nearly fully charged battery bank. An almost continuous source of power for 6 oz.
I’ve never tried a solar panel for charging. Where I hike I’m always under a canopy with little to not extended periods of direct sunlight. Also this year it was raining on just about every day on my trips. Where were you hiking in and did you have Connery if direct sun?
@@backpackingadventures4813 I hiked 50 miles on the JMT, northbound, ending at Tuolumne Meadows. Had two days of nearly constant drizzle due to hurricane Hillary. About half the trail was in tree cover. The second day had lots of sun and it took about 4 hours to top off the battery bank. I charged in camp the afternoon of the second to last day so I could find full sun - charged for about 3 hours until too dim to charge. Overall, I think it worked well.
Great video showing your gear load out for this year. Should work well for you and keep your weight down too. Well done. My last trip with food, water, gear, fishing tackle, & everything in between I got under 50#. That is pretty low for me. There is hope! LOL. I hope your trip goes well on the the Standing Stone trail. Take care and have a great day.
Thanks Steve! 50 pounds. I was there once. This is t my usual load out. I’ve actually find that in adding stuff back into my kit increasing my pack weight. Seems as I get older the more comfort stuff I want to take. And my daily mileage is going to decrease. Not slowing down because I really don’t hike fast but just doing less in a day and spending more time camping.
@@backpackingadventures4813 Agreed. A little less hiking and a bit more recreation. My main purpose of backpacking is to get into those backcountry lakes to fish. I'll do the miles to get there but once there I want to focus on fishing and fun. Btw, my injuries on the trail were significantly on the mend after just a day. I'm ready to get back out again for a redo of my 5 dayer that got cut short. I'm excited to see your trip. Have a great day
You were ultralight and still comfortable from what I saw. I am not a gram weenie but that arbitrary under 10 LBS base weight seems to matter to a lot of people. I weighed in just under the limit with my heavier tarp with doors in anticipation of the rain.
It's great that you did go ultralight because those multiple 4+ liter water carries were no joke on some of that terrain.
You look jacked. Did you use to workout?
In my past I worked out a few times. My usual base weight is around 11 pounds and that’s what I’m really comfortable taking. And I don’t notice the extra weight at all. I got my usual load out to a point where it is very light but adds in the comfort of a few extras.
Nice video - thank you for sharing.
I switched from the Apple Watch to the Garmin. The Garmin holds a 7 to 9 day charge and has the GPS capability (Garmin 6S Pro).
Thanks! I love my Apple Watch mainly because all my other stuff is Apple and it is seamless. However the battery only lasts a day. But I really don’t use it other than to tell time and for it to track my stats. I don’t use it for navigation or anything like that so I couldn’t justify getting a Garmin.
Excellent load out Dan! Glad the Zpacks keep ya toasty at the swing range. I’d say check out sun hoodies but it seems like you’re usually in a green tunnel out there. I may need to do a toothbrush cap on my tiny toothbrush as well, that’s a good solution.
Thanks Dave! Yeah, I’ve been impressed with the Zpacks Solo Quilt. It’s a 30 degree but they said it was transition so I figured it as more of a 40 degree for comfort. It on my Quehanna Trail trip it got down to 27 degrees and it was very warm. I had it in my hammock down to 39 and again it was warm. Plus the down is treated to help with moisture. So I think I got a winner. I was thinking about the sun hoodies it haven’t pulled the trigger. They definitely would work for me. My long sleeve button down is spf 30. But like you said, I’m always in the green tunnel. The only draw back to the hoodie for me is that you can’t open it up. That’s one of the pluses for me with the button downs. Just a little more temp control. The tooth paste tabs work really well. They are lighter but for me it was more of a space saver than anything. Same with the little tooth brush. I only cut the regular ones down so it would fit into my small bag.
I want to love the toothpaste tabs but the texture is so gross to me! I’ll keep trying though. I did get the powdered soap and I love that! I’m surprised the picaridin lotion doesn’t work for you. I started putting my ditty bags right in my food bag too. It’s easier to find stuff that way it seems. Great setup!
Thanks! Yeah, the toothpaste tablets take a little getting used to but I they work great for me. I bought a big box of Picaridin but the bugs and mosquitos still dive bombed me. But in a strange turn of events I stopped using any bug spray or lotion on my skin for the past two years and the bugs don’t bother me. I guess they don’t like me any more since I’m old. lol. I keep my smelly items ditty bag right into my food bag. Mainly because I’m lazy and one less thing to think about at night.
Dude good job on the weight loss, and getting yourself in shape you look ten years younger then you did 2-3 years ago 💪🏼
Thanks Chris! Took some time and some work but I got there. I think my younger appearance could also be because I trimmed my beard and went back to a shorter hair cut. But I do feel younger. 👍
Nice loadout Dan! I’m stoked to see the trip video!
Thanks! First one will be out next week. 👍
Sounds like a great trip - have fun!!!
Thanks! 👍
Killin it! Great setup
Thanks!
Nice set up..
When i take body glide, I usually put it in a small 20 ml glass cosmetic jar.. instead of the small stick..
Thanks! 👍
Does it make it lighter? I never thought about putting some in a smaller container.
@backpackingadventures4813 im sure it makes it negligible lighter..lol. it definitely makes a bit smaller though..
@@dirtbagoutside space is also a concern. Thanks for the tip!
@backpackingadventures4813 have fun out there.. looking forward to seeing post when u finish up
Might want to check Woolly clothing Co for some button downs. They have nice merino shirts.
On getting ticks, I usually just take a little extra alcohol. Saturate a rag and compress down hard with a plastic ziplock over the rag. Tick will suffocate and immediately back its way out.
I really gotta try a dream hammock someday. I've gotten so narrow minded about them when I got the 11' half-wit from dutch's store.
Thanks for the tips! I will check out Woolly Clothing Co. I have problems finding button downs for hiking that actually fit. I’ll try the alcohol trick for the tick. I rarely if ever have ticks on me. I’ve had one on about 6 years. I rarely use bug spray or my feet wipes. I do treat my clothes with permethrin. Maybe that’s why? The dream hammock is a very comfortable and durable hammock. I have the half wit as well but I do get some stretch in it. I should have went with the heavier material instead of the 1.0. Hemlock Mountain Outdoors also make great hammocks. Great price too. 👍
@backpackingadventures4813 yeah, I haven't had much problems at all with ticks. I soak my trail runners into submission with premetherin. Haven't grown an extra toe or anything so... 🤷♂️😂
Great gear loadout! I'm trying to lower my BW but I'm stuck around 12-13lbs at the moment. (Lots of bear can required areas don't help) ... Have fun on your hikes.
Thanks! 12-13 is still really light. My usual load out (the one I am most comfortable with) is between 11-12 not including camera gear. I haven’t been to an area that requires a bear can. I don’t even have one but I do have an ursack but haven’t used it here yet. The bear canisters seam much easier but man do they add some weight.
@@backpackingadventures4813 yea, they are heavy... i use an ursack too when i can... take care
Ultralight wallets make me happy inside. I don't know why
Awesome
Hello Dan, great gear. Nice total pack weight. Is there any point on the trail that you can do a food stash? That would cut your weight a little.
Thanks John! You go through two towns. Mapleton and Three Springs. The Mapleton Post Office will hold packages there for hikers if you mail it there. I did that in my first attempt back on 2020. But they have really short hours so you have to time it right. I’m not sure if any place in Three Springs does it or not. But I chose not to do it this time because it would only save me about 2-3 pounds and I would eat that in a day and a half any way and with their short hours and the fact that it would have to be timed to make sure you get there while they are open I just figured it wasn’t worth it.
Dang why have I not brought along a water scoop all this time
Very handy to have.
A cook pot works too.
Your kit is almost perfect! Source: looks very similar to mine 😃 fist season with my Curve 35 and I can’t ever see myself using a different pack, except maybe a heavy winter load. The Peloton is the best mid layer ever. Warmer and lighter than the more popular/more expensive options. Hilltop zipper pouches are the best, never thought to hang them from the ridge line. Been thinking about a dream hammock, my chameleon is great but I’m starting to learn what I want, time for something more custom. You have to figure out the bidet, it’s totally changed my comfort on trail…and not having to bury wads of TP is nice. Try a sun hoodie treated with permethrin, the hood works great for bugs too. I love my OR echo hoodie.
I love the LiteAF pack. Very comfortable. I agree about the peloton. It is always with me and it is very versatile and really warm for how light it is. Dream hammocks are awesome. I have one in order. I hope to get it soon. But it is completely customizable. You can even choose the color of the thread it is sewn with. I’ll give the bidet another shot. I was thinking about trying out a sun hoodie. I was looking at them the other day. Maybe I will like it more than my button downs.
Alpaca hoodie is the best mid layer imo
@@christianb8228 thanks! I have been looking at them for a while but they are twice the weight and volume of my current one. Maybe for my winter Loadout.
@@backpackingadventures4813 true, well if that’s not a deal breaker for you I’d highly recommend it.
@@christianb8228 I have one of those also and it’s simply amazing! I find it too warm to warrant carrying for summer trips. Spring and fall it absolutely replaces my Peloton as my active/mid layer.