... Definitely a minimalist essential gear list ,, do-able on a through hike where frequent town stops are enroute ,, hopefully pick up something needed or additional resupply ... can respect the comment of becoming ultralight or lightweight by eliminating items not commonly used from experience ,, not just buying the latest magic material piece of gear which might break the bank for many ,,, as long as it's not safety items ... We cannot control the conditions of the trail or weather ,, it's always better to have and not need than need and not have ,, maybe for days .... gear choices and mods come from time on the trail .. everyone will be different .. Stay Safe ..
wow thank god for another one of these videos that remind me of Patrick Bateman talking about the stuff he buys. We are all so proud of you ...keep up the great work.
How come you cut the lining of the shorts out? Are you satisfied with your enlightened equipment sleeping bag? For those of us on a budget do you have any recommendations for cheaper alternatives?
Hi Ethan, I found that the shorts were more comfortable without the liner, especially going through Virginia in July. I am very happy with my Enlightened Equipment Enigma quilt. The quality of the quilt is much better than my UGQ Bandit. As for budget options, REI makes some good gear that is still light weight. I will do a video in the future showing some budget options similar to my set up. In my opinion, the best way to cut weight isn’t to buy the ultralight stuff. It is to figure out what is necessary for your set up, cutting out things you don’t use. Hope that helps!
Hi Kevin! I have a Sea to Summit Reactor Extreme that claims to add up to 25°. I have used it with my 40° quilt down to the mid to low 30°’s. Any lower than that and I would have been pushing it. seatosummit.com/products/thermolite-reactor-extreme-liner
The shoes are by a brand called Altra, I used two different models the “Lone Peak” and the “Mont Blanc”. I prefer the mont blancs which have much better grip. As to barefoot hiking, I did some last summer, not on the AT just some smaller local hikes. It’s nice to feel the ground underfoot especially on muddy trails. On the AT I would normally walk around camp barefoot, which led to getting poison ivy and poison oak a couple of times. I highly recommend trying barefoot hiking at least once, but on a soft dirt trail is probably the best. Trails with large smooth rocks are also great for it, gravel is the worst. If you do try it, your fingers are likely to swell up while hiking due to the capillaries in your hands and feet requesting more blood to the extremities. It’s an odd feeling if you’ve never had it happen (some people have it happen even with shoes on) but it is harmless and the swelling will go away shortly after the hike.
@@Jacob.Towsley thanks for such full answer! I thought you've used some barefoot shoes, not bare feet) Thinking about right barefoot shoes for hiking 🤓
Is lightweight better or worse for camping? So I wanna go on a camping trip in the pacific northwest, and also walk a little bit but, is it possible to be lightweight and camp or should I just go traditional and do a frame bag? What would you do? Thanks 😊
It is certainly possible to have a lightweight pack and go camping, it all depends what you want to bring with you. Most ultralight packs are rated to carry around 25 lbs comfortably, not that they can’t carry more if you need to in a pinch. Hyperlite Mountain Gear makes their packs to be able to carry a heavier load around 35 pounds, although I haven’t tested that myself. If you think you will be carrying more than 25 pounds, I would go with a traditional framed pack. I just recently made a video about the differences between traditional and ultralight packs that you can check out here: th-cam.com/video/NcoKi9oAknQ/w-d-xo.html There are plenty of videos on that topic from other creators as well. I hope that helps!
If you're doing a little walking and camping, don't worry too much, just find as light as you can for a good price. If you're planning on hiking for a series of days, camping each night as you go, then the lighter the better.
Sorry about the audio lol, this was recorded on my phone but I’m still trying to work out some of the kinks in my more recent videos even with higher quality equipment.
Hi Jacob, you said you don't use trekking poles, neither I do. My question is, did you ever try to use them? Because everyone is saying they are indispensable, and since I never tried them, I would like your opinion.
I did give them a try, maybe not in the best place to do so however. I used them on a couple of backpacking trips in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, known for their rocky trails and steep climbs. I could tell right away they weren’t for me but I gave them a few more tries just to make sure. My pack is light enough that I don’t need to distribute the weight to the trekking poles and I enjoy having my hands free when I hike. The way I like to hike isn’t very conducive for poles. I’ve done more than 1200 miles without them and plan to do many more without them too. Hope that helps!
Zpacks Altaplex. It is waterproof, a single wall, dyneema fabric, that comes seam sealed. It is very expensive but the best tent I’ve ever used and I’m glad I made the investment.
Food varies a lot depending on the person. For the first 700 miles of the Appalachian Trail I cold soaked Ramen noodles every night for dinner. I switched to a stove after that, realizing I wasn’t eating enough, and started to make freeze dried meals. For breakfast, lunch, and snacks, I ate a lot of protein bars. Just mess around with some different foods and see what works for you.
Check out my video on traditional vs ultralight backpacks here: th-cam.com/video/NcoKi9oAknQ/w-d-xo.html
... Definitely a minimalist essential gear list ,, do-able on a through hike where frequent town stops are enroute ,, hopefully pick up something needed or additional resupply ... can respect the comment of becoming ultralight or lightweight by eliminating items not commonly used from experience ,, not just buying the latest magic material piece of gear which might break the bank for many ,,, as long as it's not safety items ... We cannot control the conditions of the trail or weather ,, it's always better to have and not need than need and not have ,, maybe for days .... gear choices and mods come from time on the trail .. everyone will be different .. Stay Safe ..
Find these types of videos really helpfull, gets me thinking about items i could lose...
wow thank god for another one of these videos that remind me of Patrick Bateman talking about the stuff he buys. We are all so proud of you ...keep up the great work.
Thanks Nathan, so greatful for your genuine and thoughtful comment!
Easy on the bag ! Could blow the seams
Loved the video dude ❤
How come you cut the lining of the shorts out?
Are you satisfied with your enlightened equipment sleeping bag?
For those of us on a budget do you have any recommendations for cheaper alternatives?
Hi Ethan, I found that the shorts were more comfortable without the liner, especially going through Virginia in July. I am very happy with my Enlightened Equipment Enigma quilt. The quality of the quilt is much better than my UGQ Bandit. As for budget options, REI makes some good gear that is still light weight. I will do a video in the future showing some budget options similar to my set up. In my opinion, the best way to cut weight isn’t to buy the ultralight stuff. It is to figure out what is necessary for your set up, cutting out things you don’t use. Hope that helps!
This is such a nice ultralight setup, love it.
Thank you!
Great video! What sleeping bag liner do you use? Looking to add extra warmth when it gets colder.
Hi Kevin! I have a Sea to Summit Reactor Extreme that claims to add up to 25°. I have used it with my 40° quilt down to the mid to low 30°’s. Any lower than that and I would have been pushing it.
seatosummit.com/products/thermolite-reactor-extreme-liner
Tell some more words about your barefoot hiking experience. I hear Injinji (already using them) and can't hear shoes name.
The shoes are by a brand called Altra, I used two different models the “Lone Peak” and the “Mont Blanc”. I prefer the mont blancs which have much better grip. As to barefoot hiking, I did some last summer, not on the AT just some smaller local hikes. It’s nice to feel the ground underfoot especially on muddy trails. On the AT I would normally walk around camp barefoot, which led to getting poison ivy and poison oak a couple of times. I highly recommend trying barefoot hiking at least once, but on a soft dirt trail is probably the best. Trails with large smooth rocks are also great for it, gravel is the worst. If you do try it, your fingers are likely to swell up while hiking due to the capillaries in your hands and feet requesting more blood to the extremities. It’s an odd feeling if you’ve never had it happen (some people have it happen even with shoes on) but it is harmless and the swelling will go away shortly after the hike.
@@Jacob.Towsley thanks for such full answer! I thought you've used some barefoot shoes, not bare feet) Thinking about right barefoot shoes for hiking 🤓
Love your content man! Great quality as a new creator. Looking forward to seeing your adventures this summer and I hope to post some of my own
Thank you! I appreciate it and look forward to seeing some of your adventure.
Is lightweight better or worse for camping?
So I wanna go on a camping trip in the pacific northwest, and also walk a little bit but, is it possible to be lightweight and camp or should I just go traditional and do a frame bag?
What would you do? Thanks 😊
It is certainly possible to have a lightweight pack and go camping, it all depends what you want to bring with you. Most ultralight packs are rated to carry around 25 lbs comfortably, not that they can’t carry more if you need to in a pinch. Hyperlite Mountain Gear makes their packs to be able to carry a heavier load around 35 pounds, although I haven’t tested that myself. If you think you will be carrying more than 25 pounds, I would go with a traditional framed pack. I just recently made a video about the differences between traditional and ultralight packs that you can check out here: th-cam.com/video/NcoKi9oAknQ/w-d-xo.html There are plenty of videos on that topic from other creators as well. I hope that helps!
If you're doing a little walking and camping, don't worry too much, just find as light as you can for a good price. If you're planning on hiking for a series of days, camping each night as you go, then the lighter the better.
Informative and beneficial video!
Thank you!
Man lovely video but you forgot to put a microphone inside your pack 😅
Sorry about the audio lol, this was recorded on my phone but I’m still trying to work out some of the kinks in my more recent videos even with higher quality equipment.
Hi Jacob, you said you don't use trekking poles, neither I do. My question is, did you ever try to use them? Because everyone is saying they are indispensable, and since I never tried them, I would like your opinion.
I did give them a try, maybe not in the best place to do so however. I used them on a couple of backpacking trips in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, known for their rocky trails and steep climbs. I could tell right away they weren’t for me but I gave them a few more tries just to make sure. My pack is light enough that I don’t need to distribute the weight to the trekking poles and I enjoy having my hands free when I hike. The way I like to hike isn’t very conducive for poles. I’ve done more than 1200 miles without them and plan to do many more without them too. Hope that helps!
What tent is that? Looks badass is it waterproof?
Zpacks Altaplex. It is waterproof, a single wall, dyneema fabric, that comes seam sealed. It is very expensive but the best tent I’ve ever used and I’m glad I made the investment.
you dont hike with trekking poles. why?
They just aren’t my style. I think they can help a lot, but I don’t like them.
Good ideas here thanks
Thank you glad you enjoyed!
Great vid great loadout
Thank you!
What about food?
Food varies a lot depending on the person. For the first 700 miles of the Appalachian Trail I cold soaked Ramen noodles every night for dinner. I switched to a stove after that, realizing I wasn’t eating enough, and started to make freeze dried meals. For breakfast, lunch, and snacks, I ate a lot of protein bars. Just mess around with some different foods and see what works for you.