Haha! Wow! That's a lot of gear! This is video is about 4 years old now, and I have since narrowed down the gear that I take on trips. I still use some of the gear shown in this video, but I've also changed a lot over the years. For a lighter alternative, check out the "ULTRALIGHT!" link in the video description. Happy trails!
Thanks for calling out the "Ounce" killers for being overly consumed with lowest weight possible. It's really not about that, like you said, being comfortable with all your gear on and enjoying the trip. Mine is about 13-15lbs and I feel great all day / night.
Did you ever make a food video? I'm a beginner and found your video very informative and helped me a lot. I'm just trying to find a variety food options and figured your setup must've been simple.
Hi Blake! Some of the meals I used on this trip ended up not being as easy to cook on the trail as I had hoped, so I am still working on refining my "menu" before I do a food video. I can tell you that what I have found so far is that easiest thing is to buy a can of Mountain House ground beef ( astore.amazon.com/ge0d5-20/detail/B000M7V1EA ) and then use that meat along with simple meal packets like beef stroganoff from your local grocery store. Anything noodle based typically has plenty of calories. You can buy individual Mountain House meals, which I still do on occasion for simplicity, but using just the beef with other meal packets is a little cheaper. More coming soon!
I find that many ultralight load outs are selfish....I carry first aid enough for 5, not just 4 bandaids and 2 aspirin...water filter big enough to share output, binoculars...always ready to help the lost (Glacier), Injured (Los Padres), and ill-prepared. It's a matter of philosophy, I guess.
John Stewart probably the best comment ever. It's often more enjoyable to help others than just yourself. I often carry extra just in case I find someone in need. I'd hope someone would do the same for me.
me and my Fiancée went on a weekend-long back country camping trip on the 16th of September (it's when I proposed actually) and we hiked in Friday and hiked out Monday. on our trip we decided to just pack two 40oz Takeya thermoflask water bottles and an MSR miniworks ex filter and that system worked really well!! Especially when we discovered that the filter threaded onto our bottles perfectly. we would fill the bottles in the morning, clean the filter, then fill them again at night, and clean and store the filter.
It pays to spend extra, like socks, merino wool socks are the best, you can wear them up to 3 days in a row and keep your feet dry and odor free, same with certain shirts and undershirts
+Richard M As Richard said moleskin is to be used before the blister developed. Soon as you start to feel a spot getting hot you put it on. 2nd skin is for once a blister has already developed. Also mole foam can be of great use. The mole foam is much thicker so you build a box around the blister, this will stop any pressure from being placed on the blister itself.
Since adopting lightweight backpacking in the mid-1990's I haven't had a blister. I keep a few of those Gore-Tex skin patches, but haven't had to use them, especially since I hike in running shoes.
I've seen a lot of people get into serious, life-threatening situations by going ultralight, and then running into a survival situation. This means I'm for taking the right gear, and the best gear, regardless of what it weighs. That said, I draw the line at carrying any kind of hydration pack. That's far too much extra weight for far too little extra benefit. It means I can't carry a piece of valuable gear that would make my trip more comfortable, or that might even save my life.
I agree, some people go ultralight to the point of neglecting safety. Though, what is needed for safety does vary from trip to trip. Funny that you say that about the hydration pack because I started using one specifically for the weight savings. I know guys that carry Nalgene bottles on their backpacking trips, but if you look at the carrying capacity to weight ratio of a hydration pack vs a Nalgene, the hydration packs are about 1/3 of the weight. I always like hearing other people's opinions on gear and what they carry, so I'm intrigued to know what you carry water in.
+Keith Stevens Thanks Keith, I appreciate it! I've definitely been looking at ways to shave pack weight. Though, it's kinda funny. I'm torn between moving in an ultralight direction, and getting a huge pack so that I could carry camera gear with me and do videos of the backpacking trips. The struggle is real!
Haha! Homemade Wonderlust has some great videos! And most of what she mentions in that video is correct! If you follow the link in the description to my updated video, you’ll see that a lot has changed in my setup.
+Jeffrey Bateman Thanks Jeffrey! Unfortunately, day jobs have been getting in the way, but I do have more videos in the works! Be sure to subscribe and I'll get more videos out soon!
Thanks for getting back to me. I watch a ton of youtube videos before I purchase products, or before I go on any fishing, hunting, or backpacking trips and your video is excellent, keep it up.
+Jeffrey Bateman Thanks, Jeffrey! I do the same thing! Online reviews and tips are a huge advantage to outdoor enthusiasts today. I appreciate the feedback!
Hello everyone, I'm putting together a good bag and haven't gotten a good pot/cooking kit. I'll be using a simple mini butane/propane stove. I'd like to be able to transfer it into a little overnight pack if I can. Any suggestions?
+Mason Lewis Hi Mason, a titanium pot would be best for weight/durability, if you can afford to go that route. Toaks has two 550ml pots that are nice and light weight. www.amazon.com/TOAKS-Titanium-550ml-Pot-Version/dp/B018DLEOLS www.amazon.com/TOAKS-LIGHT-Titanium-550ml-Pot/dp/B00CYA26BU
look up the IRIDIUM stove it's built for trips like this........ made in the USA...... clips outside your pack saving space internally..... weighs in at about 5 ounces........ guaranteed for life... dual fire apps.....
I don't know what your income is but for a whole lot of us your gear is expensive and out of reach.. Some of you guys seem to think that you can't go hiking if you can't afford the costly stuff.. ...Thanks for mentioning underwear, most people seem to forget that...... I dehydrate a lot of food and like to make my meals from that using recipes adapted from the ones I use every day.. It's fun and economical..
+Robin Conkel-hAnnan I can understand what you mean. Backpacking gear can be very expensive, especially anything that is high quality and light weight. The gear that I have is what I have picked up slowly over the past 5 years, and most all of what I have has been purchased at REI garage sales where you can find gear for up to 70% off. I highly recommend checking out their sales the next time they have one. Thanks for the tip about dehydrating meals! I'll have to look into that!
nice channel! :)...I´m from Argentina..i have to tell you that the pack name did my day...(TETON= kinda means male with big boobs)....hahah total random info...thanks for the vids!!
I'm a much less experienced backpacker than you appear to be, but wouldn't it be wise to have at least a decent sized fixed blade like a Morakniv?They don't way more than 5oz and are extremely capable tools. As a knife guy it's also very satisfying to pack a cool blade haha.
I used to take a larger fixed blade with me, but I've found that I actually rarely use a knife while on trips, and when I do, it's usually for something small like cutting paracord or tape. Plus I almost never do solo hikes, so the guys I hike with also have knives that I could use in the event that anything happens to mine. With that said, if you have a lightweight fixed blade, I would recommend taking it. Especially if you solo hike!
Haha! Wow! That's a lot of gear! This is video is about 4 years old now, and I have since narrowed down the gear that I take on trips. I still use some of the gear shown in this video, but I've also changed a lot over the years. For a lighter alternative, check out the "ULTRALIGHT!" link in the video description. Happy trails!
Thanks for calling out the "Ounce" killers for being overly consumed with lowest weight possible. It's really not about that, like you said, being comfortable with all your gear on and enjoying the trip. Mine is about 13-15lbs and I feel great all day / night.
Andrew Debasque that's impressive. My trail weight is 20 lol
@@jinnwoo6866 30 here. Then again most of my gear is cheap and therefore heavy. I'm comfortable with it though, and that's what's important
great setup! nothing to add, nothing to get rid of.
Did you ever make a food video? I'm a beginner and found your video very informative and helped me a lot. I'm just trying to find a variety food options and figured your setup must've been simple.
Hi Blake! Some of the meals I used on this trip ended up not being as easy to cook on the trail as I had hoped, so I am still working on refining my "menu" before I do a food video. I can tell you that what I have found so far is that easiest thing is to buy a can of Mountain House ground beef ( astore.amazon.com/ge0d5-20/detail/B000M7V1EA ) and then use that meat along with simple meal packets like beef stroganoff from your local grocery store. Anything noodle based typically has plenty of calories. You can buy individual Mountain House meals, which I still do on occasion for simplicity, but using just the beef with other meal packets is a little cheaper. More coming soon!
I find that many ultralight load outs are selfish....I carry first aid enough for 5, not just 4 bandaids and 2 aspirin...water filter big enough to share output, binoculars...always ready to help the lost (Glacier), Injured (Los Padres), and ill-prepared. It's a matter of philosophy, I guess.
John Stewart probably the best comment ever. It's often more enjoyable to help others than just yourself. I often carry extra just in case I find someone in need. I'd hope someone would do the same for me.
John, I’m all about helping, but I’m also about saving my back for future hikes. I do have a habit of overpacking tho.
Enjoyed the video. I look forward to some of your other videos.
me and my Fiancée went on a weekend-long back country camping trip on the 16th of September (it's when I proposed actually) and we hiked in Friday and hiked out Monday. on our trip we decided to just pack two 40oz Takeya thermoflask water bottles and an MSR miniworks ex filter and that system worked really well!! Especially when we discovered that the filter threaded onto our bottles perfectly. we would fill the bottles in the morning, clean the filter, then fill them again at night, and clean and store the filter.
Guess what I'm saying is: I agree, sometimes the extra size/weight is well worth it.
Great video. Hope you'll keep em coming.
+Sean Upton Thanks, Sean! I hope to have more coming soon!
All Teton packs are cheap but good
Hey, I had to come back to this video because I'm getting ready to do a 4 night 5 day on the A.T. so I was getting some pointer's Thank You!
+Roger Lamb Glad to hear that you found this video helpful! That sounds like a great trip!
Great vid. I would suggest padding or blankets on the walls for sound. Great info thanks.
Great video! Looking forward to seeing more from you!
+lafdwifey Thanks so much! We'll be filming more videos while camping next weekend, so we should have more soon!
Great video! This was extremely helpful.
Cheers
It pays to spend extra, like socks, merino wool socks are the best, you can wear them up to 3 days in a row and keep your feet dry and odor free, same with certain shirts and undershirts
I'm not even a distance hiker and I love wool socks. They're not even hot in the summer.
Prepared for anything! Love it! :)
Very helpful, thank you!!
great video, thanks
+dartor100 Thanks! We hope to have more coming soon!
May I suggest using moleskin BEFORE you develop any blisters, at the first sign of rubbing or hot spots.
Good tip!
+Richard M As Richard said moleskin is to be used before the blister developed. Soon as you start to feel a spot getting hot you put it on. 2nd skin is for once a blister has already developed. Also mole foam can be of great use. The mole foam is much thicker so you build a box around the blister, this will stop any pressure from being placed on the blister itself.
Since adopting lightweight backpacking in the mid-1990's I haven't had a blister. I keep a few of those Gore-Tex skin patches, but haven't had to use them, especially since I hike in running shoes.
duct tape works too
I was always taught that you cut a small hole out of the mole skin to relive any pressure around the blister and not to put mole skin on the blister
I've seen a lot of people get into serious, life-threatening situations by going ultralight, and then running into a survival situation. This means I'm for taking the right gear, and the best gear, regardless of what it weighs. That said, I draw the line at carrying any kind of hydration pack. That's far too much extra weight for far too little extra benefit. It means I can't carry a piece of valuable gear that would make my trip more comfortable, or that might even save my life.
I agree, some people go ultralight to the point of neglecting safety. Though, what is needed for safety does vary from trip to trip. Funny that you say that about the hydration pack because I started using one specifically for the weight savings. I know guys that carry Nalgene bottles on their backpacking trips, but if you look at the carrying capacity to weight ratio of a hydration pack vs a Nalgene, the hydration packs are about 1/3 of the weight. I always like hearing other people's opinions on gear and what they carry, so I'm intrigued to know what you carry water in.
subbed. great video
Super!
great job
Thanks!
I had to chuckle when you stated your trap was expensive at $75 dollars when a Cuben Fiber trap just a bit bigger is $300 dollars plus.
+Steve Mazz Haha, true! I was thinking compared to standard sil-nylon tarps. Cuben fiber is definitely lighter, though!
You're very good at presenting, but I'm sure that you'll eventually go toward the "light".
+Keith Stevens Thanks Keith, I appreciate it! I've definitely been looking at ways to shave pack weight. Though, it's kinda funny. I'm torn between moving in an ultralight direction, and getting a huge pack so that I could carry camera gear with me and do videos of the backpacking trips. The struggle is real!
Why not get a lightweight pouch and the new canon E5 camera (small and light) or even a go pro?
Some good information. Thank you for posting the video. What was the name of the soap you were talking about?
+Brian Agostino That is Dr. Bronner's 18-in-1 soap. I use the peppermint, but they have a big variety. Thanks for the question!
I just watched a video where this lady talked about all the things that hikers ditched their trip..
You had all of them......
Haha! Homemade Wonderlust has some great videos! And most of what she mentions in that video is correct! If you follow the link in the description to my updated video, you’ll see that a lot has changed in my setup.
Where are the new videos? Love this one.
+Jeffrey Bateman Thanks Jeffrey! Unfortunately, day jobs have been getting in the way, but I do have more videos in the works! Be sure to subscribe and I'll get more videos out soon!
Thanks for getting back to me. I watch a ton of youtube videos before I purchase products, or before I go on any fishing, hunting, or backpacking trips and your video is excellent, keep it up.
+Jeffrey Bateman Thanks, Jeffrey! I do the same thing! Online reviews and tips are a huge advantage to outdoor enthusiasts today. I appreciate the feedback!
Hello everyone, I'm putting together a good bag and haven't gotten a good pot/cooking kit. I'll be using a simple mini butane/propane stove. I'd like to be able to transfer it into a little overnight pack if I can. Any suggestions?
+Mason Lewis Hi Mason, a titanium pot would be best for weight/durability, if you can afford to go that route. Toaks has two 550ml pots that are nice and light weight. www.amazon.com/TOAKS-Titanium-550ml-Pot-Version/dp/B018DLEOLS
www.amazon.com/TOAKS-LIGHT-Titanium-550ml-Pot/dp/B00CYA26BU
Thanks! I'll check 'em out!
Just curious what the weight of this came out as?
If I remember correctly, I was at 34Lbs with food and 3L of water.
Hey man! Great video, really enjoyed it. I actually plan to do one similar very soon. What part of the Georgia section did you do?
Gear Guy226 we spend a lot of time in cohutta
Not familiar with that. Lol
Gear Guy226 It's an amazing place. You should check it out!
I'll have to look it up. I know I'll be doing a couple sections this winter, but haven't made my mind up yet. Lol
look up the IRIDIUM stove it's built for trips like this........ made in the USA...... clips outside your pack saving space internally..... weighs in at about 5 ounces........ guaranteed for life... dual fire apps.....
Chap Stick
cherry?
The peppermint scented soap will cause bears to travel to you (try and get a not scented soap instead)
Jacob Milligan we use it in bear country and have never had issues.
I don't know what your income is but for a whole lot of us your gear is expensive and out of reach.. Some of you guys seem to think that you can't go hiking if you can't afford the costly stuff.. ...Thanks for mentioning underwear, most people seem to forget that...... I dehydrate a lot of food and like to make my meals from that using recipes adapted from the ones I use every day.. It's fun and economical..
+Robin Conkel-hAnnan I can understand what you mean. Backpacking gear can be very expensive, especially anything that is high quality and light weight. The gear that I have is what I have picked up slowly over the past 5 years, and most all of what I have has been purchased at REI garage sales where you can find gear for up to 70% off. I highly recommend checking out their sales the next time they have one. Thanks for the tip about dehydrating meals! I'll have to look into that!
GearTestTV
I'll do that.. Thanks
nice channel! :)...I´m from Argentina..i have to tell you that the pack name did my day...(TETON= kinda means male with big boobs)....hahah total random info...thanks for the vids!!
+Victoria P Thanks! Haha, I'm pretty sure they're named after the Teton mountain range here in the US, but that is pretty funny!
amazing mountain too! (thanks google) haha
+GearTestTV
Either way it means the same.. The Spaniards thought the mountains resembled a woman's breasts..
Good and smooth info you gave, reply and check us out and we all can subscribe. we are from the Smokey Mountains in the Tennessee area.
+Roger Lamb Thanks, Roger! You now have another subscriber. Jealous of the trails you guys have there!
wheres the knife?
Yes, absolutely always have a knife with you! Mine is on the Gerber Dime Multi-Tool that I show at 9:52.
I'm a much less experienced backpacker than you appear to be, but wouldn't it be wise to have at least a decent sized fixed blade like a Morakniv?They don't way more than 5oz and are extremely capable tools. As a knife guy it's also very satisfying to pack a cool blade haha.
I used to take a larger fixed blade with me, but I've found that I actually rarely use a knife while on trips, and when I do, it's usually for something small like cutting paracord or tape. Plus I almost never do solo hikes, so the guys I hike with also have knives that I could use in the event that anything happens to mine. With that said, if you have a lightweight fixed blade, I would recommend taking it. Especially if you solo hike!
.. what? is mole skin actual mole skin?...
No.