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Unfortunately, you didn't compare the weight of the two setups. I definitely prefer ultra-light equipment.

It started getting so ridiculous toward the end that it was almost darkly comical. I can imagine how good it felt to see your vehicle again.

That is an ex-trail.

Cant imagine camping in Florida without bug repellant, heard the mosquito is the state bird of Florida

Great video, btw.

So glad it worked out with Leo. I'd be much more nervous about getting the nutrition and logistics right for the dog food than I would be for myself because the dog can't speak up when it's not working for him.

This is awesome! As I’m watching this, I’m sitting here at my son’s football practice swatting away mosquitos thinking…Holy crap he’s not taking bug spray 😂. Man I hope the FL bugs don’t carry you off!! lol.

I'm eating Pop Tarts & Honey buns for BFast but only Cliff Bars cause their "healthy"... LOL

great video!

Love my ALICE pack! Little heavy yes, but fantastic budget buy to start the outdoor adventures!

You can just about replace the lid (28 g) with one of the new Sea to Summit Frontier collapsible cups (52 g) and have a decent mug at almost no extra volume and little extra weight.

If you get hungry eat the dog…Ohio residents would…Have fun stay safe.

I am looking forward to seeing you and Leo on this new adventure!

Kakwa is the better backpack when compared to the z-pack

About how much weight were you carrying, on average? About how many miles into your hike did it break? I know you commented that it actually broke twice. Not good. I own an Arc Haul . My theory is that Zpacks rates their weight carrying ability too high or they need to beef up that stay which will of course add weight and cost. They also need to shape the ends of the stays better. Some of the are down right sharp on the edges. A little light filing takes care of that problem. It’s good that they stand behind their product. Did you have any issues with the precurved vertical stays? Nice explanation about the repair and your packing method.

About how much weight were you carrying, on average? I own an Arc Haul . My theory is that Zpacks rates their weight carrying ability too high or they need to beef up that stay which will of course add weight and cost. They also need to shape the ends of the stays better. Some of the are down right sharp on the edges. A little light filing takes care of that problem. It’s good that they stand behind their product. Did you have any issues with the precurved vertical stays? Nice explanation about the repair and your packing method.

I assume you started your thru-hike with the Arc Haul and apparently transitioned to a Granite Gear pack based on some clips in this video. I noted in the comments that you finished with a ULA pack. Which model? I have their Catalyst and Circuit models. Both are very well made. Was the GG pack the Crown 3? I own the Blaze and like it a lot as well up to about 40lbs. I have the Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 50L; I prefer it for loads at 25lbs or less. Apparently it did not hold up for you. Do you plan to do a video about it or any of your other packs? Nice review of the 12 items. The Bogler trowel is one I use as well. It’s a great design.

Cast iron is heavy- i think i would gone with stainless steal to use for boiling water

This is different! Looking forward to this new adventure! Curious as to why you chose cast iron, instead of stainless steel?

Cool!!

Make sure you have a tap out plan just in case. I like Alone too. If you succeed I don’t think you can say that you suck at hiking anymore.

Does Leo get to bring 10 items, too? 😁

This looks like so much fun! We’re big fans of Alone. Also Naked and Afraid, minus the naked part. My show would be called Clothed and Brave. 😂

This should be an interesting video series. Very cool. But what about alligators? lol They dont seem to be afraid of people like bears are. We dont have them here in Wisconsin, so dont know much about them.

Check your regulations on hunting with a slingshot in Florida. From my past research it is only legal for non game animals and fur bearers. I believe a squirrel and rabbit are considered a game animal. I could be wrong on all of this but I would call FWC to get the correct info. I would hate to see you get in trouble over something. I’m excited for this series I also love Alone. 🤙🏻

I kept waiting to see if Leo was going!! 😊 Good luck! 🙏

Looking forward to watching your challenge!

I just started watching and i know itll be awesome.

Like others, I have no idea what the point of this video was. I guess I should just have a 60 lb kit that I can get cheap off Amazon.

total weights?

I would've saved the seasoning for caldo de res or albondigas

what would you say is the total price?

The $/ounce metric is silly…

500 miles in on my zpacks arc haul 55L, 60+ nights on zpacks duplex no failures except a broken stake. Value for money high. I will also note that my arc haul is one of the old dynema ones and has been rubbed, scraped, jabbed, and stabbed by granite, trees, and mud with no holes and still water tight.

I have the Fanny pack, bottle pocket and possum gloves. Love them. I am leery of UL packs because I am 61 and I need my pack to carry. I love my ULA Circuit, older version, but I know I have little to compare it to other than my previous standard Gregory and osprey. BTW, I’m hard on my ULA. No problem with it ever. I have not done a long thru hike, but have done several shorter, like the John Muir Trail.

A really important factor in this equation is how much disposable income people have. If you make $60k a year and have a family... you are going to be really hard pressed to buy expensive gear. If you make $80k and have no family... spending $800 on a tent may not seem that bad. Personally, I prefer to take on heavier packs (like Osprey) as maintaining an air gap between my back and the pack is critical in preventing major back moisture from sweat. My winter pack is like 6.5 pounds, it is very heavy but the support is excellent, it is super comfortable and carrying 40lbs or so of gear is much more comfortable with this than a UL pack. So far my lighter 50L pack which I use for rucking is solid and I think very little of just tossing it down. I figure my pack is going to be the item that takes the most punishment and is the absolute largest factor in comfort as I wear it all day

Its hard to take anyone seriously who doesn't use an alcohol stove

The Hyperlight trekking pole Dyneema tent and the Tarptent trekking pole Dyneema tent are the two others in this space. I’ve hiked with the Durston Pro 2, looked at the other two and am currently backpacking with my wife and a Zpacks off-set Trio. Wish you luck.

If you’re only using a “unit price” of $/oz’s your best choice would be a black trash bag! It’s lighter than your selections and is less expensive! You need to include function, performance, durability, etc.

lighter is better

You should have used both stoves with the Fire Maple pot and then weighed the fuel canister after using each one to get a measure of efficincy instead of just time to boil

Oh man that's ridiculous, tray to do the oz saved cheep vs expensive, the price of oz is effort blisters and time 😂

Casual weekend hiker here. I went all out at the start but with multiple failures in a short amount of time & limited usage (none Zpacks) I now buy mid range durable products & have slowing swapped out my pack as initial purchase failed

Military folks carry 80 lbs and hike all day. Seems like to cut that in half should make it a breeze. I haven’t done any real hiking, yet.

Really, considering the cost per unit weight isn't really the best way to mathematically compare backpacking gear. You're not really trying to get more for your money, you're trying to get less! The better thing to do is to multiply cost by the weight so you get dollar-ounces or dollar-grams depending on your units. Then you can better compare two gear items where you are looking for a lower overall number. Comparison in dollar-ounces: backpacks: Z-packs Arc Haul Ultra 50 - 11,616 Duston Kakwa 55 - 7800 (best) ULA Ultra Circuit - 13,775 tents: Z-packs offset duo - 15,501 Durston X-mid 2 Pro - 13246 Gossamer Gear The Two - 7520 (best) Of course, you can still decide to pay more of a premium to get the weight down. Happy trails to you and Leo.

I was expecting a comparison with hyperlite which is the other popular one for thru hiking… 💁🏼‍♀️

I love my Topo Athletic Ultras. I’m on my second pair after putting on over 600 miles on my first pair. That includes long road hikes and 3 days in the Big Cypress swamp on the Florida Trail. I wore the soles out but they didn’t show much of separation of the materials. Unfortunately for me, they’ve been discontinued! 😢

How much does a Cubic metre of concrete cost per ounce? I am not taking one of those with me backpacking. I am happy to pay for the engineering and development that Z-pack has put in to provide the lightest items in the world. I am buying the lightest item in the world. I pay a premium price. I take extremely good care of these products. Some people buy supercars so that they can have the fastest car in the world. They pay premium prices. They don't treat them badly. They don't compare them to shit cheap cars that come with cup holders. Thank you, Ray.

Great info

I love me a fupa.