Thru-hike Gear Check from a Multi-FKT Record Setting Hiker!
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- Опубліковано 26 тра 2024
- Here's the latest round up of the gear I've been dialing in the last few years while setting self-supported FKTs on the Long Trail, Pinhoti Trail, and Swiss Via Alpina. I also thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in the fastest northbound supported time for women (51 days). Right before I made this video I hiked 300+ miles of the Virginia AT in 12 days with this set up.
My biggest priority is having gear that's a good combo of light and durable, being prepared for the elements, and being prepared for when things go wrong!
I hope it's helpful/interesting to see what's in my pack, please ask question or add your suggestions in the comments! ~Liz (trail name Mercury)
Here's my full gear list with product names and links: lighterpack.com/r/0cy8n3
Big thanks to Nashville Pack, Mountain Hardwear, Hiker Trash, and Tracksmith for providing me with their amazing gear!
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Correction: I mistakenly referred to Kari Traa as being a Swedish brand. They are, in fact, a Norwegian brand! karitraa.com
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Wow, you are totally dialed in! I am far from a long distance hiker. I am 63 with diabetic neuropathy of my feet, but I enjoy watching what the pros carry on the trail in order to maybe use some of the items that can help me get out there a bit myself. The cost is mind boggling for some of these items, but if I save a bit and catch a sale, they are manageable! Thank you for sharing what you take with you. I wish you health and safety in your future endeavors!😊
Thank you for watching! Yes, it is wild how much some of this gear costs. I try to get as much use out of everything as possible and make repairs vs. replacing unless it’s a really lost cause. Best wishes with your hiking endeavors!
Hey Liz! I came across your channel for the 1st time last night. I met you on AT last yr while you were prepping with Tara for the CT. I honestly did not know you had all these fkts until recently. I'm just now getting back to trail running after a long bout with some injuries. Hoping to do my 1st 50 miler next yr. Ive been lightening my backpack to help stave off injuries. These videos are helpful. Thank you!
Hey, good to hear from you! I'm glad the videos are helpful! Best wishes with your return to trail running.
Really nice setup 💪🏽
One suggestion would be to carry a Cat7 tourniquet (the easiest to self application) and learn how to use it.
All hikers should carry one.
Like you said, the gps sos it's not a magical instant rescue.
I know it's rare, but sometimes people can break a bone in a trail, and if you cut an artery or something like that, you have between 1 and 3 minutes to stop the bleeding.
Like you said, just to have some peace of mind.
Anyway, nice vid 👊🏽
Thanks for the great tip! I once used a piece of clothing as a tourniquet in a pinch. Not fun!
@pinkfeathersliz oh wow! That would be an interesting story to share in a video!
That's my point... if it was arterial, you would be betting your life.
She has dental floss…Same thing.
Thanks for this! Cool seeing an FKT hiker personalized setup.
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!
Great video 😊 totally agree with you on the mountain hardwear hoodie and puffy. I have 6 crater lake Sun hoodies.. speedgoats are the best, too. Wore my last pair way too long. As for the tent, I love my Xmid pro1. Definitely requires a good, square pitch in heavy rain but super livable. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! Yes I love their gear! Thanks for watching!
SlowFoot holds the record for the most Long trail thru hikes 7 in total including 4 of those being in the winter and one being the longest long time ( 64 days from January to March) also is a 3X Appalachian Trail Thru Hiker! But it's " Wild Walking Jim " The holds the record for the longest PCT, CDT and AT from 1962 to 1999 . Jim also holds the record for the most Miles ever record over a 180, 000 Miles of long distance Thru Hikes from 1955 to 1999 ( 15 Appalachian trail Thru Hikes , PCT 12 tines and CDT 8 times , Wild Walking Jim also holds the record for the longest time on a Thru Hike which is listed in the Appalachian Trail Museum some 50 plus years of long distance hikes! He was one of the first people to do a Thriple crown 👑 in 1967 ! But what's most impressive was his redwing hiking boots that lasted over 30 years with some 100K Miles on them ! They are in the Appalachian Trail Museum also ! Baltimore Jack also also was the name for the word of use today known as Hiker Trash first used in early 2000s 😂! .....
Right on!
That was neat: the fast motion breakdown. I would wear a hipbelt (maybe easier on the shoulders & back), but for setting speed records, I bet that is a better pack setup. I have certainly seen the similar ones from, like Six Moons & some others. I llike to secure stuff up front too, and that pack looks good. I like the fairly water proof material on mine, and the fit of my ULA Suspension has been good. Well..I have had my pack setup since like 2014--and now it is 2024--so I cannot complain about it, for it might be my longest kept item.
I would not get into the, "I want to experiment & change this or that game" too much. I have lost alot of money to simply prove that my original setup was pretty good.
I love having the hooded, zip up sleeping bag except for peak summer. I run the insulated air mat, and for durability the Thermarest X-Lite women's is nice, though the new Nemo I now am trying is nice...but if that solid pad works, it works.
Great thoughts! Yes, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. That's impressive about your pack setup lasting so long. I tried an inflatable pad but it leaked within the first few uses, so I exchanged it for the sleeping pad and haven't looked back. Easy set up, comfy, doubles as an internal frame. Thanks for watching!
Nice gear overview... I picked up some new ideas... Thanks.
Thanks, so glad you liked it!
Hi Liz. I just removed the strap on my hiking pole and the small basket at the bottom. The basket does not help for any of my summer hikes and i did not uslae the strap. Also, the Solo is a great up grade from the Haxamid. I hope to try the Nashville someday. However considering the new Durston Wapta. Be safe.
Great tips! Thanks for watching!
LOL. We pack our fears.
Everything has some SPF value.
Extra water filter. And a Garmin beacon.
Good job. No critique.
If you really want a bigger tent, the Z-packs Duplex uses 2 poles and weighs just a few ounces more. You could carry a Swiss Army knife to cut a stick for a 2nd pole and have some handy tools. (Might raise your base weight to 9 lbs.)
Yes, it's all about our psychological comfort level, risk tolerance, and personal experience. There's a big difference between our wants vs. our needs, though that definition might be different for everyone. Thanks for watching and for the tip on the Duplex!
Thank you for posting!
My pleasure, thanks for watching!
Agreed: the stove & hot food make for much more weight & expense. With maybe the exception of melting snow or just loving to cook, I have a hard time figuring to carry the cook kit. I have a couple setups & never have used them.
Yes, it's a bit of a hassle, I've found that I only really grab mine for car camping!
Wow this was a very good gear and tips video...just subscribed...you can tell you think EVERYTHING out with your gear...I learnt a ton in this one video..Thank you so much...Todd from Boston Massachusetts area 😊
Thanks Todd, so glad you liked the video!
Holysmokes, I just found out you were in a band as well as doing your own singles...Um um...WOW..you are super good Liz !!!...Do you sing on the trail and make up songs as you walk and run ??
@@toddbelanger1923 shh you're not supposed to tell anyone!😅 haha thank you. Sometimes I sing when I feel scared, and new little melodies/tunes definitely find their way into my head when I'm out there!
I’m here from Tara Treks. Looking to learn more about trail running.
Thanks for coming by!
Great gear review.
Thank you, glad you liked it!
Incredible FKT records. Great video. New follower here. Crow
Thanks Crow! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the follow!
Nice to see someone else carrying 2 beFree filters. That's me too. Congrats on all your accomplishments. Inspiring me to get off the couch!
Nice! Gotta be prepared! Thank you!
I do the same! So light and I’ve had to use it.
Great video. Practical set up. Have fun b safe go fast!! Cheers
Thank you, so glad you liked it!
Cool pack. Great video. Quite the accomplishments on those trails.
Thanks for tuning in!
Nice gearlist! Light but comfy. And you have a nice vibe. Sub!
Thanks so much, appreciate it!
Just found your channel.
Well done on all your records👌👏👏💪💪
I love being outdoors.
That was a great review.
I'll follow your journey now🔔👋❤️
Thanks very much watching and for your kind words!
I'm excited to have found your channel and look forward to following along with your FKT adventures. Did I miss your poop kit? I'd love to learn more about your nutrition ideas for those 30+ mile days. I really appreciate the simplicity which is my goal too. Best of luck!
Thanks Kevin! Ah thanks, i missed that. I use this trowel by TheTentLab: www.amazon.com/TheTentLab-Improved-Ultralight-Backpacking-Trowel/dp/B07BFHYNYG/ref=asc_df_B07BFHYNYG/ and keep a ziplock of paper towels and wet wipes (pack it out).
@@pinkfeathersliz, your LNT skills are impressive! Have you considered a portable bidet? I've loved mine ever since Covid.
@@KevinRStrauss I haven’t, but I’ve heard some people swear by them!
I too hold "self records" 😂
Hahha😅
For some reason you remind me of Neville from the woods hole hostel
I haven’t met Neville but love Woods Hole Hostel and can only imagine good things!
It’s difficult to believe a base weight to be 9 pounds! I wish hikers would use an other scale to be more realistic. EVERYTHING+ 1 l. Water+ 3 days of food. No cheating. But I do believe that your big three are the best.😊
Yes, food and water make a big difference! Thanks for watching!
I noticed the sleep pad isn't in your lighterpack chart. Just wanted to let you know but didn't want to sound rude pointing that out.
Awesome video by the way!
Thanks for letting me know- fixed! Thanks for watching!
super helpful and inspiring video, thank you so much ! for a LASHer trying out some trail running (with overnights), do you recommend the Nashville Cutaway for running ? did you customize it somehow to make it more suitable ? I love that pink color !!
Thank you! It's possible to run with the NP- it comes with customizable straps to fit to your body and an optional hip belt for added security (I didn't use the hip belt). Lately I've been using the Mountain Hardwear UL20- it's a little smaller and super streamlined/sleek design. Have fun out there!
Great video and set-up. Have you seen Gear Skeptic’s video series on hiker nutrition and food? I wonder how caloricly and nutrient dense your food and electrolytes are. A free tip- cut the straps on your Nashville Pack. Why, the chest straps are hanging so long! It’s not about weight but safety. You don’t want anything dangling that can catch on things.
Great tips! I haven't seen Gear Skeptics videos, I'll check them out. When I started out, I made a spreadsheet of cals per oz of my favorite trail foods, which was helpful. I think trail mix, fritos, and pop tarts were among the highest on the list. I haven't put as much stock into getting particular nutrients though. Heather Anderson's "Adventure Ready" book has a lot of good advice in this regard that I should probably actually take. :) Good call on the chest straps, you're right, there's a ton of dangling happening!
I like two power banks. What if one breaks or quits charging: I have another. Or one huge power bank seems too huge & awkwardly weighs down the pocket or area it is in. Two small ones can charge two items, or one can be recharged at the diner while the other charges the phone at the table while it is being used.
I even have an Eton crank power thing with a 2000 mah battery (which went alot further a few years back). I lost all batteries up above Las Vegas & had no water left...if I could have cranked enough energy for a text to my cousin...but then I had no crank.
Nice! Yeah it's great to have a couple especially for long hauls!
I’m surprised you don’t carry Wysi wipes, aka coin toilettes. Small and dry (light) until you put water in them, then they unravel into a wet towel for clean up.
I hadn’t heard of those, sounds brilliant!
@@pinkfeathersliz they are one of my fav pieces of gear ☺️
Stick with the Anker. I paid the money for that Nitecore Vattery & dropped it a very short distance--and it quit.
Great gear choices. What is the base weight? Thank you.
Thank you! A little over 8 lbs. I linked my lighterpack in the description.
@@pinkfeathersliz Wow. That is amazing. I’m reaching my 70s and thinking about hiking. And I know I will need lighter equipment due to my age. Thank you.
Right on! It does make a difference!
Kari traa is norwegian, not swedish 😊
Ohhh my mistake!! Thank you for the correction!
What gear would you take for the sierras at this time?
I've never been to the Sierras though I'm planning a trip next summer! I believe the Sierras are still largely covered in snow in June, so I'd wait until later in the season to go. The first thing that comes to mind is that the temps will be more extreme, so on top of the gear in the video I'd likely bring some more layers for warmth at night and high elevation, like a fleece long sleeve, mitts, and a beanie and maybe microspikes depending on snow levels. Thanks for watching!
You might consider cutting a curve out of each corner of your sleeping pad to eliminate a small amount of weight and area you don't need as I have. Your tent is missing a standard entry/exit zipper and vent, two valuable lacking features if it
Great tip on the sleeping pad! For the tent, maybe I didn't show it very well in the video, but it does have a entry/exit zipper and mesh enclosure. The front flaps can be rolled up. Here's a link for more details (mine is old, but they link to the updated version in the description): zpacks.com/products/hexamid-solo-tent-old
What does self supported mean in this context
Thanks for watching! In the context of Fastest Known Times, self-supported is defined as "Self-Supported means you may have as much support as you can manage or find along the way, but not from any thing or person just for you; any support you employ must be equally available to anyone else. This can include caching supplies in advance, purchasing supplies along the way, staying at motels, and finding or requesting food or water. Camping in a friend's yard would be supported, because it is not available to the public. Many long thru-hiking routes are done self-supported. To get a self-supported FKT you must also beat the fastest unsupported time." source: fastestknowntime.com
@@pinkfeathersliz thanks for the explanation! Nice video, keep up the adventures 👍