Most of the 'experienced hikers' I see with TH-cam channels tend to give me the impression that they've got even less experience than I do. It's obvious that you've actually done the miles and honed your equipment to suit you. Thanks for some excellent tips.
Justin is by far one of the foremost experts on ultralight hiking. I have been watching his videos for a short time but it's very obvious he far more experienced than many others. Thanks for the knowledge you're passing along!
Fun fact, the titanium spoon is actually infused with solidified helium and will carry your pack for you if you put it inside your water bladder with a few drops of canola oil.
A very small comment - I avoid putting tent stakes into their bag point first, as this will more likely poke holes over time - with Shepard's crook style pegs especially.
Air drying works great but I find myself quite a bit dryer with the Kula Cloth (not digging in with it, just a superficial drying), which leads to feeling more fresh after.
Huge credit for being the only one I've ever seen to do a bidet demonstration in their video! :D Where's this filmed at? Looks like my old neck of the woods, making me miss it a lot!
You should put the price next to the items, I'm interested in a tent like that. Nothing more annoying when you're hiking and have a tent where it feels like you're building a house, lol. Awesome stuff man, subscribed 🤙
Great video Justin and I have recently adopted many of your suggestions here. This year I've ordered a lot of stuff from Garage Grown Gear to get lighter in my load and can say I'm a very happy customer. The only thing I don't use is the (free) tiny toothbrush they sent. I prefer a GUM travel toothbrush that weighs a few more grams but has a longer handle.
Heads up: Using a metal key ring on your compass can mess up the correct directions on it. It’s better to use a rope or rubber ring etc. anything that isn’t metal!!
I'm pondering a long trip that'll have re-supply, but no zero days off-trail. Most ultralight hikers don't bother with extra clothing besides thermal layers. I wonder what you''d do if you went out for 20+ days? Even merino starts to smell after a week of hard hiking. Would you bring extra cloths, wash your outfit, or just smell?
The two times I went out for 20 days I just smelled. But all the long trail hikers seem to resupply in a town about every 5 days and do laundry then (while wearing a rain jacket or something).
thats a very interesting setup, definitely a few things i could take away from this video. I've got an old veshmeshok rucksack, here's what i've got in it: 2-person Tent, weighs 6 pounds Wool Blanket Trench Shovel 4 Pairs of Socks & Underwear 2 Tan T-Shirts 1 Pair of Shorts Plastic Bags Towel Gloves 2 MREs -Frogtogg Sack Tinder Matches Wetnaps Napkins 4 Sets of Dinnerware 2 D-Batteries Toiletpaper Sewing Kit + Duct Tape Fishing Line Paracord Bracelet Can Opener Rocketstove -Black Hygiene Bag Foot Powder Bug Repellent Bar Soap -First Aid Kit Gloves Napkins Gauze Bandaids Afterbite Antibiotic Ointment Ace Bandage Hand Sanitizer Rubbing Alcohol Hydrocortisone Alergy Meds Angled Flashlight 20 Rounds of ammo Small Pot I've got the tent, poles, and blanket strapped on top of the rucksack, and I use the handles of the pot and shovel to keep them in place. I use the bag's draw string to cinch the pot handle and shovel handle together, and I use two spare belts to cinch the tent onto the blanket, which is strapped down in a horseshoe shape on the sides and top of the bag. I plan to add a lifestraw to my bag when it delivers, but for now I'm using a stainless steel canteen with a sling pouch. Because the bag has no definite shape, I have to pack everything in a certain manner to give it shape. I use the mres, frogtogg sack, and rocket stove to give the back a more square shape so that it will sit closer to my back, then I pack my hygiene and first aid kit in the small space between all that, with my ammo, pot, and light on top, and my spare clothes and towel underneath it. The shovel packs into a pouch that's on the outside of the bag, and the pot handle stick out of the knot that I tie. All together it weights about 30 pounds. The sack has thin straps that leave welts on your shoulders or collar bones, but they aren't too bad. Mine comes with a chest strap which comes in handy. When I sleep, I'll place a bunch of grass underneath the spot in the tent I'll sleep in and Ill use my rucksack as a pillow. I hiked about 6 miles with this on one time to my camping spot and other than for a couple light welts, everything was fine.
a gatewood poncho tarp is a rain and pack cover and a shelter, the jacks r better stealth quilt is a quilt plus a poncho....two pieces of equipment...fewer than 2 lbs and five functions...
Can I just say that I appreciate the time, humor, and educational factor behind you spraying your bum while fully clothed with the bidet. lol but like seriously awesome video.
Can't get behind a tiny 1 person tent. Got to have 25 square feet inside so I can keep some gear at hand and not be against the walls. That also makes room side-to-side for my wide rectangular pad. Love the Trekology pillow. I add a 2 ounce DIY down/feather pillow on top. It adds warmth and a LOT of comfort. Don't like titanium spoons. Expensive and they tend to have shallow bowls. I have used a Walmart Ozark Trail long spoon. Less than a dollar but out of stock. Looking for an alternative since I left mine at tha bottom of Linville Gorge. Might do a video for my channel (Tom Loves DIY) about cheap, lighweight spoons. Have to agree about Decathalon down jacket. Great value and decent weight to warnth ratio. Thanks for another great video.
I like this Zerk 40 pack but also the Gossamer gear Kumo 36 pack seems great too. Could you compare these 2? Any thoughts which would be better than the other?
Ladies need a full squat and wash from front to back. There's that UTI problem. Also, if rationing water and no tp, then use leaves or so, but when water is available, wash to avoid monkey butt.
Hopefully you know that that compass is probably not accurate. I’d cut off the stainless ring if I were you. Also What is the lowest temperature can you comfortably camp at?
Justin: do you think the extra space of your Altaplex isn't worth the little extra weight? Would love to see you do a comparison video of the Altaplex and the Plex Solo
@@JustinOutdoors I look forward to seeing that! I'm most curious about the entry and exit heights. As an older guy, that low overhang on the front of the Plex Solo looks painful.
good points and tips... but i am curious as to where you store your filming gear( i didnt see a pocket or attachment and no hip belt) and food( with a a quilt, tent and the other stuff inside the 40L pack). how much would the filming gear weight add?
My xmid still stands sturdy if one pole was missing in an emergency. But I get to enjoy the space the rest of the time. (I’ll test this in my xmid pro 1 in a couple weeks… :-)
Most of the weights are based on my own measurements. Some of the weights in the video are a little off. Double check the Lighterpack in the video description for the most accurate weights!
Tx for sharing, what everyone brings is personal. Imho you went over the top with some of your items; the backpack with no frame, no hip belt therefore all the we w8 on your shoulders, that’s not comfortable. toothbrush and tablets made me laugh, to bring a quality travel tb and tp is literally no weight. Ultralight gear like the tent is expensive, more prone to get damaged and not durable. There is a huge gap between heavy glamping gear or ultra light, go to a specialized store with knowledgeable staff and take their advice. Happy trekking ✌🏻
Some of his claims are BS, he can't survive 200 days with a filter that says in its own manual it needs to be cleaned with bleach every 2 weeks... But he did say 8 pounds, not sure if ur used to metric system, but 8 pounds feels like nothing and a hip belt or frame is completely unnecessary
Thank you for your good videos.. I am looking for a portable power station that can charge an iPhone 13 at least 20 times and is under one kilogram and a reliable brand.. the price does not matter.. Do you know any??
Sorry, I gotta call BS on the 30 pounds without hip belt and full comfort claim. I’ve gone this light for a base weight with frequent water sources and 2 days of food, so maybe 14 or 15 pounds with no hip belt, but 30 pounds without a hip belt sounds ridiculous to me.
Covers eventually wet out, weigh more, and don’t cover one side of the pack so in extended rains your pack can flood via rain that comes in between you and the pack.
nice setup only issue for me is i can't justify the cost of that tent , i would like a zpacks tent. i am thinking about a six moon designs lunar solo or skyscape trekker or a durston X-mid 1p. do like the zerk 40 and is see GGG is selling them now might sell my second flash 55 and get a zerk 40 . what size squeeze bottle did you get for the soap from GGG ? and how easy is it to get intothe tube?
I have done a long distance trail plus some other camping with the skyscape trekker and I have to say while it's a great tent, here are some things to consider: You have to put the trekking poles inside, as in where you sleep which means you have to open the net to set up the tent which will let insects in. Not a huge problem once you get good at setting it up. Also the poles can move around because they are on the tent floor rather than the actual ground outside. Speaking of setting it up I found it a bit tricky out in the wild where the ground is uneven. Still struggle to set it up where the top is level and all the sides are under good tension. Unlike many other trekking pole tents you can't really lower it to close the gap between the tent wall and the ground. This is because the guylines start at the bottom of the fly and use the walls for tension. So even if you shorten the guylines to be as short as possible the walls will be kinda saggy. Again not a Huge problem just a bit cooler in strong wind. Oh and while spacious inside the vestibule is kinda small compared to some other tents. These are the main cons. It's a great tent otherwise.
Most of the 'experienced hikers' I see with TH-cam channels tend to give me the impression that they've got even less experience than I do. It's obvious that you've actually done the miles and honed your equipment to suit you. Thanks for some excellent tips.
I really like how you discuss openly how one deals w bodily functions while out in the wild. These are things us noobs need to know👍
One does
I bet the pink spoon is so light it has the ability to reduce the weight of other items. It has super powers!
You know it!
Soup er powers
like your food😂
Great comment 😆
Justin is by far one of the foremost experts on ultralight hiking. I have been watching his videos for a short time but it's very obvious he far more experienced than many others. Thanks for the knowledge you're passing along!
Fun fact, the titanium spoon is actually infused with solidified helium and will carry your pack for you if you put it inside your water bladder with a few drops of canola oil.
wtf?
@@perpetualconfusion5885 lol! I have some "land" in Florida I would like to sell you.
I think I added the wrong oil… I put in 5w-30 and the pack ran for miles
It also serves as a C4 bomb if you put it on fire 😂
@@l-vinotrading4450 💥 I won't do that again.
A very small comment - I avoid putting tent stakes into their bag point first, as this will more likely poke holes over time - with Shepard's crook style pegs especially.
As a dude, I never thought of using a Kula Cloth with my bidet, I usually just air dry. Now I'm intrigued.
That’s a great idea I agree
Air drying works great but I find myself quite a bit dryer with the Kula Cloth (not digging in with it, just a superficial drying), which leads to feeling more fresh after.
I wish more packs had the running vest style straps, and it's great to learn about this one. Looks really good.
Huge credit for being the only one I've ever seen to do a bidet demonstration in their video! :D Where's this filmed at? Looks like my old neck of the woods, making me miss it a lot!
Outside of Phoenix!
Ladies need to wash from the opposite direction. ...from fuzzy to scuzzy. UTI issue....
$600 for a tent that doesn't even include a groundsheet is absolutely mental. And $100 extra for the groundsheet. Utter insanity.
Using a groundsheet is utter insanity
This will be a great benchmark if you want to trim down your gear weight for 2023. Great video as always!
I know this video is sponsored but I love that these are nearly cottage brands. Allman's right is based in NYC!
You should put the price next to the items, I'm interested in a tent like that. Nothing more annoying when you're hiking and have a tent where it feels like you're building a house, lol. Awesome stuff man, subscribed 🤙
Appreciate the clean butt concerns you have, I'm in the same boat picking up all the gear you recommend
Those fonts are pretty dope and easy to read.
Cool style. Thank you for sharing! And all those toys! Thanx again. (Kinda' like a movie ticket or rock concert experience.)
Nice vid. The powdered soap is pretty cool.
Thanks J - this is great information. Much appreciated.
The bidee setup is a pro move🤌
GGG trying to get rid of those toothbrushes! I hate the tablets. A bit of baking soda in a mini zip-lock is perfect.
Great video Justin and I have recently adopted many of your suggestions here. This year I've ordered a lot of stuff from Garage Grown Gear to get lighter in my load and can say I'm a very happy customer. The only thing I don't use is the (free) tiny toothbrush they sent. I prefer a GUM travel toothbrush that weighs a few more grams but has a longer handle.
2:38 thank you for this information! I’ve been wondering about a solution for this but this is the first time I’ve seen it! Sorry for bad English
Aw man Justin…was not expecting that visual. Anything to save weight by using no TP👍🏼
Not having to worry about TP has been pretty amazing!
@@JustinOutdoors I know a little tmi but I know where your coming from. Just installed a Bidet that was given as a Xmas gift. Good times lol
Very good - thank you. A number of useful tips I shall incorporate on the Camino de Santiago.
Damn u really refined this set-up, my mind is blown well done 💙
😃
Heads up: Using a metal key ring on your compass can mess up the correct directions on it. It’s better to use a rope or rubber ring etc. anything that isn’t metal!!
good point, but a non-magnetic metal, such as aluminum, would probably be fine.
I'm pondering a long trip that'll have re-supply, but no zero days off-trail. Most ultralight hikers don't bother with extra clothing besides thermal layers. I wonder what you''d do if you went out for 20+ days? Even merino starts to smell after a week of hard hiking. Would you bring extra cloths, wash your outfit, or just smell?
The two times I went out for 20 days I just smelled. But all the long trail hikers seem to resupply in a town about every 5 days and do laundry then (while wearing a rain jacket or something).
Lightweight gear often has bright colors and that doesn't make much sense when I go stealthcamping, so I can't really use it in my adventures
Always wondered if it is possible to use the kula cloth in that way so it is good to see that tested!
thats a very interesting setup, definitely a few things i could take away from this video. I've got an old veshmeshok rucksack, here's what i've got in it:
2-person Tent, weighs 6 pounds
Wool Blanket
Trench Shovel
4 Pairs of Socks & Underwear
2 Tan T-Shirts
1 Pair of Shorts
Plastic Bags
Towel
Gloves
2 MREs
-Frogtogg Sack
Tinder
Matches
Wetnaps
Napkins
4 Sets of Dinnerware
2 D-Batteries
Toiletpaper
Sewing Kit + Duct Tape
Fishing Line
Paracord Bracelet
Can Opener
Rocketstove
-Black Hygiene Bag
Foot Powder
Bug Repellent
Bar Soap
-First Aid Kit
Gloves
Napkins
Gauze
Bandaids
Afterbite
Antibiotic Ointment
Ace Bandage
Hand Sanitizer
Rubbing Alcohol
Hydrocortisone
Alergy Meds
Angled Flashlight
20 Rounds of ammo
Small Pot
I've got the tent, poles, and blanket strapped on top of the rucksack, and I use the handles of the pot and shovel to keep them in place. I use the bag's draw string to cinch the pot handle and shovel handle together, and I use two spare belts to cinch the tent onto the blanket, which is strapped down in a horseshoe shape on the sides and top of the bag. I plan to add a lifestraw to my bag when it delivers, but for now I'm using a stainless steel canteen with a sling pouch. Because the bag has no definite shape, I have to pack everything in a certain manner to give it shape. I use the mres, frogtogg sack, and rocket stove to give the back a more square shape so that it will sit closer to my back, then I pack my hygiene and first aid kit in the small space between all that, with my ammo, pot, and light on top, and my spare clothes and towel underneath it. The shovel packs into a pouch that's on the outside of the bag, and the pot handle stick out of the knot that I tie. All together it weights about 30 pounds. The sack has thin straps that leave welts on your shoulders or collar bones, but they aren't too bad. Mine comes with a chest strap which comes in handy. When I sleep, I'll place a bunch of grass underneath the spot in the tent I'll sleep in and Ill use my rucksack as a pillow. I hiked about 6 miles with this on one time to my camping spot and other than for a couple light welts, everything was fine.
a gatewood poncho tarp is a rain and pack cover and a shelter, the jacks r better stealth quilt is a quilt plus a poncho....two pieces of equipment...fewer than 2 lbs and five functions...
Can I just say that I appreciate the time, humor, and educational factor behind you spraying your bum while fully clothed with the bidet. lol but like seriously awesome video.
Not sure if you hear me the other day, but yes.. This is the Justin I LOVE!! :)
Awesome video!! Im surprised alpaca isnt more popular. My research shows it has the pros of merino without the cons
"Swedish cloth" very interesting..
Take the metal ring off of your compass. They will become magnetized over time and throw off your bearing.
Very informative. I love GGG they have nice stuff I have a few of the toothbrushes.
Recognize pillow,as I use mine camping and bedroom!
I have never encountered a more relatable hiker when it comes to poop hygiene 🔥🔥🔥
Can't get behind a tiny 1 person tent. Got to have 25 square feet inside so I can keep some gear at hand and not be against the walls. That also makes room side-to-side for my wide rectangular pad. Love the Trekology pillow. I add a 2 ounce DIY down/feather pillow on top. It adds warmth and a LOT of comfort. Don't like titanium spoons. Expensive and they tend to have shallow bowls. I have used a Walmart Ozark Trail long spoon. Less than a dollar but out of stock. Looking for an alternative since I left mine at tha bottom of Linville Gorge. Might do a video for my channel (Tom Loves DIY) about cheap, lighweight spoons. Have to agree about Decathalon down jacket. Great value and decent weight to warnth ratio. Thanks for another great video.
Love my Kula cloth! Maybe need a second one!
Will the pink spoon inflate your pad at the end of the day or do you still use the flextail pump?
I am always curious about what minimalists do for food, if you have to bring a bear canister? Would it fit in your bag?
Typically you tie it on top or the outside of your pack
@@patchess5488 With the food inside your pack, and then move it to the bear can at night...so it carries better during the day.
@@architennis oh sorry I didn’t mean you carry it full tied to your back, I was talking the canister in general.
Tent stakes are too heavy and often not usable. I made pads from tarp material with a hole on which I put rocks or bags of sand.
I like this Zerk 40 pack but also the Gossamer gear Kumo 36 pack seems great too. Could you compare these 2? Any thoughts which would be better than the other?
What cloths do you wear during the day; trousers, what layers, socks, shoes?
Would you ever consider using a bivy sack as a sleep system?
Can you please make an affordable light hiking setup, not just toaks and thermarest, 600 dollar tent, etc....for the casual hikers.
Great vid! I can't wait for the next adventure.
Ladies need a full squat and wash from front to back. There's that UTI problem. Also, if rationing water and no tp, then use leaves or so, but when water is available, wash to avoid monkey butt.
I got a pink titanium spoon now as well
Tbh I'm not sure I'd call this minimalist. You have everything covered and more... Nice setup👍
No chair! :P
Then there is the knife only survival dudes
T-Rex arms 😅Respect, that’s good advice, I’ll check out some of your gear! Have a great day 🍀
Hopefully you know that that compass is probably not accurate. I’d cut off the stainless ring if I were you.
Also What is the lowest temperature can you comfortably camp at?
This is more advertising than informative.
No lighterpack in the description :(
Justin: do you think the extra space of your Altaplex isn't worth the little extra weight? Would love to see you do a comparison video of the Altaplex and the Plex Solo
It's surprisingly not THAT much more space. I want to do a comparison soon but I was surprised by how roomy the Plex Solo was.
@@JustinOutdoors I look forward to seeing that! I'm most curious about the entry and exit heights. As an older guy, that low overhang on the front of the Plex Solo looks painful.
What do you do with the soap? Do you rinse it off in the stream? That doesn't seem right...
good points and tips... but i am curious as to where you store your filming gear( i didnt see a pocket or attachment and no hip belt) and food( with a a quilt, tent and the other stuff inside the 40L pack). how much would the filming gear weight add?
For this kind of trip, I have my camera attached to my trekking pole and keep spare batteries in my pocket.
@@JustinOutdoors thanks:)
Got the name of the pants you’re wearing? Look mad comfy.
The Durston X-Mid 1 Pro is replacing my Plex Solo when it gets here.
I just can't get behind that 2-pole tent life for a solo tent!
My xmid still stands sturdy if one pole was missing in an emergency. But I get to enjoy the space the rest of the time. (I’ll test this in my xmid pro 1 in a couple weeks… :-)
hi j, what was your red first aid kit -bag in the pic?
Seeing your vids for a while now, great content. Where could I get a cap like yours? Can’t find those in Montréal
Nice video, everything is there !
What are the purple pants you are wearing in the video? They look nice and I thought they had repelled water in the bidet clip.
Why do I LOVE Ultralight Backpacking videos but carry a 30lb pack?
Because we need an excuse for our buy addiction.
Is a 40 ltr bag not overkill when travelling so light/sparse?
why is the front pocket of your pack on the back?
I can start my own toothbrushes store by now with all those tiny ones I have from GGG 😅
I know, right! haha. They should have an "opt out" at some point.
Where have you bought the antigravity spoon?
Do you have a poket knife or multi tool to use?
Nice video, almost makes me think I could go minimal but as a small giant my gear is ALWAYS going to be bigger/heavier :D
small giant?
Thank you. We love the products reviews. Keep the videos coming. 💯🔥✊👍🙏🙌
Have you ever tried decathlon air pads?
Hi justin, great video. There is a mistake on the weight of the FH500 rain jacket: it is 220g according to decathlon :)
Most of the weights are based on my own measurements. Some of the weights in the video are a little off. Double check the Lighterpack in the video description for the most accurate weights!
Thanks, the weight of 185 in the lighterpack seems more inline with the official numbers than the 574g displayed in the video!
@@youssefj4061 Woah, I was wondering why he carried a 20 oz rain jacket! Thanks for clearing that up.
this video is all like: level up!
What trekking pole are you using?
The pricing on these items are absolutely batshit expensive
Tx for sharing, what everyone brings is personal. Imho you went over the top with some of your items; the backpack with no frame, no hip belt therefore all the we w8 on your shoulders, that’s not comfortable. toothbrush and tablets made me laugh, to bring a quality travel tb and tp is literally no weight. Ultralight gear like the tent is expensive, more prone to get damaged and not durable. There is a huge gap between heavy glamping gear or ultra light, go to a specialized store with knowledgeable staff and take their advice. Happy trekking ✌🏻
Some of his claims are BS, he can't survive 200 days with a filter that says in its own manual it needs to be cleaned with bleach every 2 weeks... But he did say 8 pounds, not sure if ur used to metric system, but 8 pounds feels like nothing and a hip belt or frame is completely unnecessary
GGG is great unless you are Canadian. Sky high import duty and taxes
Hi, Justin, what’s that nice trekking pole with extra long cork (?) handle?
is it possible to get that rain jacket in the states? looks awesome!
Thank you for your good videos.. I am looking for a portable power station that can charge an iPhone 13 at least 20 times and is under one kilogram and a reliable brand.. the price does not matter.. Do you know any??
Respect! Your gear still seems new after 200 days, it's like it was never used...🤔
Haha. That pack alone has over 200 days on it.
What tripod are you hiking with?
Nice video!
Excellent video but very expensive products
good job my lad!
Sorry, I gotta call BS on the 30 pounds without hip belt and full comfort claim. I’ve gone this light for a base weight with frequent water sources and 2 days of food, so maybe 14 or 15 pounds with no hip belt, but 30 pounds without a hip belt sounds ridiculous to me.
Have you tried the Zerk 40? The running vest shoulder straps are game changers.
Will not be using a bidet around/below freezing😂 🧊
I find it fine to below freezing, but not much below! That glacier runoff water though...
Did you ditch the uberlite?
Nice vid!
Can someone explain to me why they use pack liners as opposed to rain covers?
Covers eventually wet out, weigh more, and don’t cover one side of the pack so in extended rains your pack can flood via rain that comes in between you and the pack.
Hi. The watch is Fenix 7x?
Enduro 2
Dude are you eating anything?
nice setup only issue for me is i can't justify the cost of that tent , i would like a zpacks tent. i am thinking about a six moon designs lunar solo or skyscape trekker or a durston X-mid 1p. do like the zerk 40 and is see GGG is selling them now might sell my second flash 55 and get a zerk 40 .
what size squeeze bottle did you get for the soap from GGG ? and how easy is it to get intothe tube?
I have done a long distance trail plus some other camping with the skyscape trekker and I have to say while it's a great tent, here are some things to consider:
You have to put the trekking poles inside, as in where you sleep which means you have to open the net to set up the tent which will let insects in. Not a huge problem once you get good at setting it up. Also the poles can move around because they are on the tent floor rather than the actual ground outside.
Speaking of setting it up I found it a bit tricky out in the wild where the ground is uneven. Still struggle to set it up where the top is level and all the sides are under good tension.
Unlike many other trekking pole tents you can't really lower it to close the gap between the tent wall and the ground. This is because the guylines start at the bottom of the fly and use the walls for tension. So even if you shorten the guylines to be as short as possible the walls will be kinda saggy. Again not a Huge problem just a bit cooler in strong wind.
Oh and while spacious inside the vestibule is kinda small compared to some other tents.
These are the main cons. It's a great tent otherwise.
@@easternmenace hi thanks for you thoughts on the sky scape trekker I decided I am going to just stay with my MSR hubba nx solo Forthis year
I hate all your gear because I can't afford it. Kidding that tent is on my 2 buy list
even the lighter is blue that's dedication
You're in Sonora country!!
very helpful