Hey guys, if I missed something or you have any questions just drop them below in the comments or shoot me an email. For photos of my hikes, gear, and everyday shenanigans check out @motivatedbymountains on Instagram. Happy Trails!
@@janicsuhran I just fold it over and over again until its roughly the size of the bag. The trick is to never fold one end over all the way. Stop just shy of the edge. That way all the screen and cord ends up inside the folds. Then its easy to slide into the bag with tons of room to spare. Hope that makes sense. I'll be posting this as a quick tip on Instagram soon.
Absolutely. Pro tip. Fill them with soapy water, let sit for a few minutes, slosh around, rinse, and then hang them over your dinner plates in a drying rack. Fits perfect and its a fast easy way to keep them open for faster drying time. Every little bit helps...👍🏻
The leggings are a great idea. When in the military we used nylons too stop chafing, bug bites , added warmth, and the slight compression offered by them soothed muscle fatigue and i believe they increased blood flow too my lower body ; or that could be just me but lets just say they increased comfort during heavy activity.
I really like the Hilleberg Bivanorak, and cant believe how few videos there are of this on YT..! At first i figured it was mostly some cool minimalistic piece of gear for getting "super ultralight" (below 5 pounds) at the expense of comfort, but i actually really enjoy using this shelter. It weighs 500g, and also works as really good raingear or as a windbreaker or windsack. Its got all the benefits of a bivy (like being able to set up camp right on the trail), but without the claustrophobic and limiting aspects. Sit up, stand up, cook food, and even walk around and have a pee while still in your nice warm shelter..! A headnet takes care of bugs, and weighs almost nothing. I bring a small 1x1,45m tarp as groundsheet for my sleeping pad (not really necessary if i prepare the area thoroughly), and if it starts raining, it is big enough to cover the hood of the Bivanorak when i sleep, or cook under during the day. As i sleep on the side, no rain should be able to enter the hood, but i still think its nice to have a tarp. Some days ago, i got the Bushcraft Essentials "Micro EDC" stove, which i think is pretty cool. It is too small to fit the Trangia burner, so instead i have tried using the metal cap from a bottle of booze, and the tin from a small tealight, just to heat water for a cup of coffee. My impression is that this SEEM good enough to cook food (not steak), but bringing it to a full boil can perhaps be an issue (especially in colder weather). As i always carry some method of waterpurification on my trip, i dont really need a full boil, and as i usually bring foods that need to simmer for some time, the relatively low heat is actually a *good* thing..! I also got the Bushcraft Essentials "Bushbox Ultralight" stove, which is big enough for the Trangia, and also works pretty good as a woodstove (the "Micro EDC" stove is not ideal for wood, although it could work in a pinch - and i believe its at least "ok" for a cup of coffee).
So many great little tips sprinkled throughout this video. I thru hike with a 24L pack with no hipbelt and don't have any dramas unless I need more than 5 days of food. Which fortunately has been never. Thanks for all the great ideas mate 🍻
Good afternoon Scott, Thank you sir for a comprehensive video and gear description. Some of these tips, tricks, and equipment are going to be implemented in my gear. One small suggestion. If you can, see if you can create a zoomed in clip to pair with your main/macro view when describing small pieces of gear. I know camera angles and editing can be limited to what we have, so don't worry if you can't. Your episodes are always a treat and they have your signature. Have a great weekend and I'll stay tuned. PS: bread bags for the win!
Glad to hear you enjoyed the info. One of these days I'm going to buy a real camera. But for now the video quality on my phone doesn't really allow for me to zoom in and capture great detail. Blowing up the image during editing is limited. Find zoom in too much it gets super pixelated. Thank you very much for the feedback as always.
Very interesting - always wondered how a 7lb baseweight works when mine's closer to 7kg! This explains some of that, and why some of these UL options aren't for me, but also has some good ideas to get me closer to 5kg, my ultimate goal.
@@TheUltralightMindset I think that's as light as I can get for UK 3-season hill use, without getting too uncomfortable or being reckless with safety. That's generally the opinion of other UK hikers as well. It also includes my fly-fishing tackle (about 300g). I have a lighter setup, closer to yours in fact, which I've been using for summer stealth camping in the woods during lockdown.
Quick tip - Bic flints can be dried easily by repeatedly rolling on your leg until it starts to spark again. I've revived Bics that were buried in mud and rusted out.
Video was filmed on my phone, Samsung S7. I carry a LiteAF dyneema fanny pack w/ 6000 mah battery w/ 6" charging cord, swiss army classic knife, nitecore NU25 headlamp, a little cash, photo copy of drivers license, paper map if needed, fishing license if needed, small $8 amazon tripod for phone.
Katabatic quilts are seriously some of the best on the market. I don’t think their pad attachment system gets enough attention. When it’s locked down it’s not moving, no drafts.
Awesome load out video. Love the details. Lots of good ideas for me in this video. Appreciate this video. I’ll probably order that rain skirt, super cool and great price. Always great videos. Hope all is well. Crow✌️
I thought about pre ordering the bag but I decided against it, I don't quite have my 3 season load out dialed down as of yet but looking forward to see how it continues to work out for you.
I never thought a 20 liter pack would work so well. Dialing in my gear and trying new things, good or bad, is one of my favorite things about hiking. Have fun!
Great video Scott... you always seem to have a few gear tips/suggestions/reviews that are very helpful. I've got the LiteAF Multi backpack on order & hope to have it for a planned 5-day trip in the Pecos Wilderness in mid-Sept.
This helps a lot I've been wondering if I could fit my kit in the waymark mile which is a 22 +6 pack. One thing I'm wondering though is you didn't mention your electronics (power bank, cords, charger) I'm assuming they just go in your ditty bag.
Definitely a loose fit. It will also stretch a bit over time. For reference, I am 6'1" tall / 180lbs / 42" chest. I wear a small and it fits me perfectly. I like a slightly more athletic fit. If I wanted more of a typical sweatshirt/baggie fit I suppose I would wear a medium. Great hoodies.
Thanks for the great video! You said you had 3 days worth of food in there. I would be interested in knowing what you eat to give me some ideas if lighter weight food. Thanks!
Sure.... It's not always the same, but something like this. Breakfast: Precooked Bacon or Jerkey with Poptart, oatmeal, or a cliff bar. (Fat & protein for sustained energy/sugar for quick start) Always Coffee, sometimes mixed with Choc Instant Breakfast (hiker cafe mocha) Lunch: Bars, granola, candy, nuts, chips or cookies. 3 to 4 snacks throughout the day. Usually eat while I hike. If I stop I like pepperoni and cheese wrapped in a small tortilla. Dinner: Knorr pasta or Ramen with Tuna or Chicken packet. Chips or crackers to jazz it up. Sometimes I'll eat a freeze dried meal if Im feelin fancy. Packing some cooked Town food is always nice if its the first night hitting trail in mid to late afternoon....👍🏻
Yep. I have hiked with 4 plus days of food. It is frameless so you do have to keep that in mind while packing it, but that's not difficult. The shoulder straps ride really well. I have carried up to 18 lbs all day, without a hipbelt. Freakishly comfortable!!!
Great video, I picked up more than a few "hacks" to lighten my pack, gram by gram. Do you hike using the cut-off yoga pant legs? If so, do they stay up? I subscribed and will be watching the camp shoes and pillow hack videos.
Yes. I do hike with them on if it's cold. The best part is I can pull them down if it warms up and they slip over my shoes so I don't have to take off my shoes. They stay up pretty well but I've been thinking of adding a little silicone to the inside edge to help with that. Thanks for the SUB!!!! Scott
My gear is very similar to what you’re using in this video (using a Zpacks Altaplex rather than a Duplex). I’d like to get a Lite AF pack and debating whether I should get the 30 L or 35 L curve. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks!
The warmer season Thermarest quilt you are using is their Vesper 45 degree? You mentioned it was a sewn through design so I assume that is the one you have. I ask as I was considering it for summer/late spring/early fall use and then pairing it with an EE Enigma Apex Climashield 30 degree quilt for cold season use. The Thermarest would be placed inside the EE quilt.
I have the 32 degree Vesper. Comfortably warm to 40 degrees in base layers in my experience. Thats sounds like a good plan pairing the quilts. I have an EE revelation. The Vesper is very fitted through the legs and footbox so I think it would pair well with the EE quilt.
@@TheUltralightMindset I had noticed it's dimensions were a little smaller than other non-custom quilts available. I'm 6'3" and 195 lbs so guessed the long version would work for me. I bought the EE Enigma in a large, wide size so it's slightly bigger in all dimensions than the Vesper in a long size. I have the Waymark Mile backpack. It has similar dimensions as the LiteAf Multi. I am trying to tighten my load up some so I can use it for shorter trips that won't require large water carry/ heavy food loads. Definitely want to keep total pack weight below 18 lbs. Thanks for the quick response and detailed video about the Multi and your loading of it.
Learn lots of little tips, in your video's. I picked up a Montbell Versalite and 3UL Rainskirt based on your prior videos. Out of curiosity why did you switch back to the Frogtogs, the Montbell seems great to me....
Yea. Both jackets work well. The collar on the Versalite kind of bugs me a bit. Kinda rides up and hits my chin, but I still use it quite a bit. Thanks for watching!!!
I do the same with the cut down walmart leggings! I think nobo is the brand. Scrawny size. But youve pointed more uses. 😊 I also have cut down sleeves... In place of a long sleeve shirt.
@@TheUltralightMindset im not sure if i suggested these to you before but sponge cloths by if you care are super absorbant and dry fast for a camp towel... Great around the kitchen sink in any case.. www.amazon.com/dp/B0078DQXQC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xJylFbD1DQX7G And i also like the sofresh child size flossing toothbrush. Gets in between teeth well and has a skinny neck... If into cutting down. .... Not mushy and soft like other child or soft bristled brushes.
Does that pot fit food you dehydrate yourself nicely? I find im allergic to almost every preprepped dehydrated meal so I dehydrate my own. I've been getting info about going light so how does the cook pot work with food you dehydrated yourself
Hey I was looking at katabatic 22 I wanted to know did you get regular wide or wide and whatever size you got would you change it serially looking at getting one also how tall are you what length did you get im right on border at just over 6,1 1/2
hey there. would you say that this bag is comparable to the LiteAF curve ultra 20? im trying to compare the two bags and so far they appear alike, but just curious on your thoughts. i am leaning on the curve ultra 20 so far.
@@TheUltralightMindset happy new year. after reviewing this video again, how many days can you go on a trip with food packed? i have switched to using a 20L pack that i had laying around and am comfortable using it for about 2 nights. i think i would be able to pack more if the bag was designed like the LiteAF multiday 20L/curve20L, as the one i use splits 2 pockets that are useful for other gear and not for meals. I like that the LiteAF pack are the full capacity in the pack and an extra 10L of external pocket space. I am having a hard time deciding between the Waymark EVLV 35 and a LiteAF pack, though I am more attracted to the LiteAF simply due to customization. I've discovered that in the 2022 season that I had a hard time packing my Osprey Talon 33L, as I did not have enough gear to pack and so the brain of the bag sagged quite a bit. So am switching to a frameless pack after the sweet test run I did in the fall time with the above-mentioned 20L pack I found.
I've heard good and bad things about the BeFree, but it's definitely on my radar. I haven't tried it because of the shorter lifespan (max liters) of the filter compared to the Squeeze. Has it worked well for you?
I wasn't finished Se ya! The BeFree gave up and I tried to soak it overnight, cleaned it, tap it, tried squeezing super hard the water pouch...I am done using it. Don't bother with it as I'm am not the only one who's BeFree stopped working
I just ordered a befree, heard mixed reviews about flow rates too... Figured I'd give it a shot, tried a lot of the other ones from the grayl, platypus gravityworks, Sawyer squeeze... We'll see how far I get.
Walter, tal vez Scott no respondió porque no habla español y no pudo leer tu pregunta. La marca de la mochila es "LiteAF". La mochila tiene una capacidad de 20 litros. Más detalles: Peso: 12 onzas. | 340 Gramos Circunferencia inferior: 31” | 78,74cm Circunferencia superior: 34” | 86,36cm Altura de la mochila cuando está completamente desenrollada: 28” | 71,12cm Parte trasera de la mochila: 10,5” | 26,67cm
I used a pair of my ex girlfriends yoga pants too lol, cut the legs off lower ankle area it perfect for a cozy 550 toaks would be for the 750 also. dinking coffee it does come in handy. maybe try size small for cozy and also to keep things from rattling when you stack them I have 550 toaks stacked with1.2 liter keith water bottle. your the only other one that I've ever seen that did the yoga britches :)
I dont hike with a bear canister often. I only use one if it is a requirement in the area I am hiking. I have carried a bear canister (BV450) in a pack this size, with my tent (Zpacks Duplex) strapped on top, BUT if I was hiking with a bear canister for more than three days I'd opt for a bigger pack. Probably with a hipbelt.
It's just a cheap shamee from Kmart. Just like a car shamee but sold as a cooling towel. Called a "Chilly Pad". Big enough to make four small pack towels. I'll have to add a link. Thanks for reminding me...👍🏻
Go Pro with all of your gear get them to send you the best stuff they make. See if they will let you demo new gear for backpacking you look like you know a lot. P.S. I've liked several of your videos and Instagram posteded....
Mine is several years old. There are much better options available. Check out Nimble. www.gonimble.com/collections/portable-battery-chargers/products/champ-portable-charger
@@sgrebner1 Same setup with just a few changes. Swap rain skirt for lightweight rain pants. Add: Nike running tights. Down hooded puffy jacket. Lightweight fleece gloves.
They are incredibly toxic. Used them for years. No more. 1. They reek 2. The pungent, widespread sniff of the burning fuel tab will make you nauseous in the worst way 3. They don’t work well even with all manner of windscreens. Good luck boiling water! It often takes two tabs to get to a boil. 4. They absolutely destroy the underside of any pot 5. You then touch the bottom of the pot, getting the brown toxic tar on your fingers Everyone else is enjoying their hot meal and you’re still screwing around with “ahhh let me just move the windscreen over here…welp; we’ll need that second fuel tab after all”. On the other hand, I used the MSR pocket rocket with the smallest can of iso fuel yesterday and had hot; almost boiling coffee in about 1 minute
This was just to demonstrate base weight, which doesn't include consumables. But, to give you an idea, I just came back from a three day hike. My total pack weight with 3 days food, half full fuel canist ter, and a liter of water weighed 13 lbs 7oz.
The entire hiking world: Loses their collective minds and replaces all their ZPacks gear with lighter/newer less expensive LiteAF gear ZPacks: WAIT! What the hell just happened? But we have amazing customer service ... LiteAF: Cha-Ching $$$$ Me: Still stressing TF out about that 6-liter water (13.5 lbs) + 4-day Food (8 lbs) + gear carry over that 30 miles stretch of desert
I love all the ultralighters with tent stakes. Light ya sure, but save your stake weight by using a knife and a stick. Make point on stick, maybe a notch for rope. Done
Done that plenty of times in a pinch. But for 2.5 ounces, I don't have to worry about making wooden stakes in a heavy down pour. And yes, I could make a few wooden stakes and carry them with me, did that when I forgot my stakes recently, but they weigh more than the Titanium stakes. All that said, If wooden stakes put a smile on your face. I say go for it. Happy Trails
@@williamrpawul it's a 20 +10 because of the added 10 L external pockets. Some companies would also call this pack a 30L backpack because they don't differentiate between internal and external. Cottage companies usually do tell you up front and lite AF does says it on their product page, which you can check out in the description.
@@namenotfound8747 every cottage pack manufacturer refers to their packs by the volume of the body. I know what you're saying, it's just silly to bring it up.
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Hey guys, if I missed something or you have any questions just drop them below in the comments or shoot me an email. For photos of my hikes, gear, and everyday shenanigans check out @motivatedbymountains on Instagram. Happy Trails!
Hi dude, can u make video about how to roll up the duplex? because my is so bulky, your is just tiny, i cant compress that much
@@janicsuhran I just fold it over and over again until its roughly the size of the bag. The trick is to never fold one end over all the way. Stop just shy of the edge. That way all the screen and cord ends up inside the folds. Then its easy to slide into the bag with tons of room to spare.
Hope that makes sense.
I'll be posting this as a quick tip on Instagram soon.
I really like that you reuse your trash bag. It is so easy to just dump and grab a new one. But less waste is always a good thing. Great video!
Absolutely.
Pro tip. Fill them with soapy water, let sit for a few minutes, slosh around, rinse, and then hang them over your dinner plates in a drying rack. Fits perfect and its a fast easy way to keep them open for faster drying time. Every little bit helps...👍🏻
The leggings are a great idea.
When in the military we used nylons too stop chafing, bug bites , added warmth, and the slight compression offered by them soothed muscle fatigue and i believe they increased blood flow too my lower body ; or that could be just me but lets just say they increased comfort during heavy activity.
Ordered a Mult-Daypack on the launch date to use for everything from a daypack to 3-4 night trips. Come on September! I'm excited for this pack!
It's RAD. Your going to love it!!!
Beat me to the fruit punch : )
Hi Scott, thanks for sharing some comprehensive helpful info, as I drill down on my base weight for the upcoming trip.
Anytime my friend.
I really like the Hilleberg Bivanorak, and cant believe how few videos there are of this on YT..! At first i figured it was mostly some cool minimalistic piece of gear for getting "super ultralight" (below 5 pounds) at the expense of comfort, but i actually really enjoy using this shelter. It weighs 500g, and also works as really good raingear or as a windbreaker or windsack. Its got all the benefits of a bivy (like being able to set up camp right on the trail), but without the claustrophobic and limiting aspects. Sit up, stand up, cook food, and even walk around and have a pee while still in your nice warm shelter..! A headnet takes care of bugs, and weighs almost nothing. I bring a small 1x1,45m tarp as groundsheet for my sleeping pad (not really necessary if i prepare the area thoroughly), and if it starts raining, it is big enough to cover the hood of the Bivanorak when i sleep, or cook under during the day. As i sleep on the side, no rain should be able to enter the hood, but i still think its nice to have a tarp.
Some days ago, i got the Bushcraft Essentials "Micro EDC" stove, which i think is pretty cool. It is too small to fit the Trangia burner, so instead i have tried using the metal cap from a bottle of booze, and the tin from a small tealight, just to heat water for a cup of coffee. My impression is that this SEEM good enough to cook food (not steak), but bringing it to a full boil can perhaps be an issue (especially in colder weather). As i always carry some method of waterpurification on my trip, i dont really need a full boil, and as i usually bring foods that need to simmer for some time, the relatively low heat is actually a *good* thing..! I also got the Bushcraft Essentials "Bushbox Ultralight" stove, which is big enough for the Trangia, and also works pretty good as a woodstove (the "Micro EDC" stove is not ideal for wood, although it could work in a pinch - and i believe its at least "ok" for a cup of coffee).
So many great little tips sprinkled throughout this video. I thru hike with a 24L pack with no hipbelt and don't have any dramas unless I need more than 5 days of food. Which fortunately has been never. Thanks for all the great ideas mate 🍻
Yea man....🍻
Love your chip clip shockcord isea and your cutoff womens fleece tights. Such a simple, affordable way to get leg warmers. Genius!
I was thinking....chip clip? Did I mention a chip clip? Then it hit me. Shockcord loop! Oh yea....🤣🤣🤣
Good afternoon Scott,
Thank you sir for a comprehensive video and gear description.
Some of these tips, tricks, and equipment are going to be implemented in my gear.
One small suggestion. If you can, see if you can create a zoomed in clip to pair with your main/macro view when describing small pieces of gear.
I know camera angles and editing can be limited to what we have, so don't worry if you can't.
Your episodes are always a treat and they have your signature.
Have a great weekend and I'll stay tuned.
PS: bread bags for the win!
Glad to hear you enjoyed the info. One of these days I'm going to buy a real camera. But for now the video quality on my phone doesn't really allow for me to zoom in and capture great detail. Blowing up the image during editing is limited. Find zoom in too much it gets super pixelated. Thank you very much for the feedback as always.
Very interesting - always wondered how a 7lb baseweight works when mine's closer to 7kg!
This explains some of that, and why some of these UL options aren't for me, but also has some good ideas to get me closer to 5kg, my ultimate goal.
Mind if I ask, why 5kg?
@@TheUltralightMindset I think that's as light as I can get for UK 3-season hill use, without getting too uncomfortable or being reckless with safety. That's generally the opinion of other UK hikers as well. It also includes my fly-fishing tackle (about 300g). I have a lighter setup, closer to yours in fact, which I've been using for summer stealth camping in the woods during lockdown.
@@davids9549 Having a fun and safe hike is always more important than baseweight in my opinion.....👍🏻
@@TheUltralightMindset Absolutely right! But once I reduced (about 4 years ago) to 7kg from double(!!) that weight, hiking became a lot more fun!
@@davids9549 Oh yea. For sure.
Did I miss the phone, backup battery, headlamp, etc.? Trekking-poles? Does that lighter fire-up when wet? Bic won't.
Quick tip - Bic flints can be dried easily by repeatedly rolling on your leg until it starts to spark again. I've revived Bics that were buried in mud and rusted out.
Video was filmed on my phone, Samsung S7. I carry a LiteAF dyneema fanny pack w/ 6000 mah battery w/ 6" charging cord, swiss army classic knife, nitecore NU25 headlamp, a little cash, photo copy of drivers license, paper map if needed, fishing license if needed, small $8 amazon tripod for phone.
I use Cascade Mountain Tech carbon collapsible poles or Tac9er Z style poles. Sometimes one, sometimes two depending on my shelter system.
@@anthonylauria919 yep, it's all about skills. Bics are hard to kill
I love the cut fleece pants, so cool, trying to get my back bag weight down, thanks so much for the great tip
Katabatic quilts are seriously some of the best on the market. I don’t think their pad attachment system gets enough attention. When it’s locked down it’s not moving, no drafts.
Agree. I copied that same cord setup on most of our other quilts and ditched the straps.
Awesome load out video. Love the details. Lots of good ideas for me in this video. Appreciate this video. I’ll probably order that rain skirt, super cool and great price. Always great videos. Hope all is well. Crow✌️
Awesome! Thank you!
Awesome load out and video explaining and showing it!
Thanks man...👍
Really great video! Thanks for the information!
Your welcome!
I thought about pre ordering the bag but I decided against it, I don't quite have my 3 season load out dialed down as of yet but looking forward to see how it continues to work out for you.
I never thought a 20 liter pack would work so well.
Dialing in my gear and trying new things, good or bad, is one of my favorite things about hiking. Have fun!
Great video Scott... you always seem to have a few gear tips/suggestions/reviews that are very helpful. I've got the LiteAF Multi backpack on order & hope to have it for a planned 5-day trip in the Pecos Wilderness in mid-Sept.
Sweet. I just got back from another hike with the Multi. I like it more every time I take it out!
Great - thanks for all the details. Learning something new every day.
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This helps a lot I've been wondering if I could fit my kit in the waymark mile which is a 22 +6 pack. One thing I'm wondering though is you didn't mention your electronics (power bank, cords, charger) I'm assuming they just go in your ditty bag.
Yup. I carry one 10,000mah battery and 2 cords. I keep them in my ditty bag unless I'm charging on the move. Then I put them in the shoulder pocket.
Love my Katabatic flex 22 totally true temp rating. Early spring trip in PA warm at 20 degrees.
Yea man...👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
New name for tent stakes “little titanium dudes” 6:32
Damn straight....😆😆😆
HUGE THANKS to Chris from LITEAF for enduring all my Calls from Germany.
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Awesome video - thanks. Would love to see the lighterpack on this if you're ever game to share.
I don't have a lighterpack set up. Maybe I'll do that in the future. Good suggestion.
Great video. Quick question… what’s the sizing like for the all-paca fleece hoodie, ie. does it tend fit larger or smaller?
Definitely a loose fit. It will also stretch a bit over time. For reference, I am 6'1" tall / 180lbs / 42" chest. I wear a small and it fits me perfectly. I like a slightly more athletic fit. If I wanted more of a typical sweatshirt/baggie fit I suppose I would wear a medium. Great hoodies.
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@@TheUltralightMindset
I just love your t-shirt!
Thanks
Thanks for the great video! You said you had 3 days worth of food in there. I would be interested in knowing what you eat to give me some ideas if lighter weight food. Thanks!
Sure....
It's not always the same, but something like this.
Breakfast:
Precooked Bacon or Jerkey with
Poptart, oatmeal, or a cliff bar. (Fat & protein for sustained energy/sugar for quick start)
Always Coffee, sometimes mixed with Choc Instant Breakfast (hiker cafe mocha)
Lunch:
Bars, granola, candy, nuts, chips or cookies.
3 to 4 snacks throughout the day. Usually eat while I hike. If I stop I like pepperoni and cheese wrapped in a small tortilla.
Dinner:
Knorr pasta or Ramen with Tuna or Chicken packet. Chips or crackers to jazz it up.
Sometimes I'll eat a freeze dried meal if Im feelin fancy.
Packing some cooked Town food is always nice if its the first night hitting trail in mid to late afternoon....👍🏻
Great video!
Have you tried that pack with 4-5 days of food? How does it ride on your back and shoulders?
Yep. I have hiked with 4 plus days of food. It is frameless so you do have to keep that in mind while packing it, but that's not difficult. The shoulder straps ride really well. I have carried up to 18 lbs all day, without a hipbelt. Freakishly comfortable!!!
You’d love a bear can. Lol. Regulation here. Adds non-negotiable 1.5-2 lbs
Great video, I picked up more than a few "hacks" to lighten my pack, gram by gram. Do you hike using the cut-off yoga pant legs? If so, do they stay up? I subscribed and will be watching the camp shoes and pillow hack videos.
Yes. I do hike with them on if it's cold. The best part is I can pull them down if it warms up and they slip over my shoes so I don't have to take off my shoes. They stay up pretty well but I've been thinking of adding a little silicone to the inside edge to help with that.
Thanks for the SUB!!!!
Scott
My gear is very similar to what you’re using in this video (using a Zpacks Altaplex rather than a Duplex). I’d like to get a Lite AF pack and debating whether I should get the 30 L or 35 L curve. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks!
Id go with the 35. More versatile for additional food or warm layers in the shoulder season.
The warmer season Thermarest quilt you are using is their Vesper 45 degree? You mentioned it was a sewn through design so I assume that is the one you have. I ask as I was considering it for summer/late spring/early fall use and then pairing it with an EE Enigma Apex Climashield 30 degree quilt for cold season use. The Thermarest would be placed inside the EE quilt.
I have the 32 degree Vesper. Comfortably warm to 40 degrees in base layers in my experience. Thats sounds like a good plan pairing the quilts. I have an EE revelation. The Vesper is very fitted through the legs and footbox so I think it would pair well with the EE quilt.
@@TheUltralightMindset I had noticed it's dimensions were a little smaller than other non-custom quilts available. I'm 6'3" and 195 lbs so guessed the long version would work for me. I bought the EE Enigma in a large, wide size so it's slightly bigger in all dimensions than the Vesper in a long size. I have the Waymark Mile backpack. It has similar dimensions as the LiteAf Multi. I am trying to tighten my load up some so I can use it for shorter trips that won't require large water carry/ heavy food loads. Definitely want to keep total pack weight below 18 lbs. Thanks for the quick response and detailed video about the Multi and your loading of it.
@@wanttogo1958 That sounds like a great setup. My revelation is a long/wide and it definitely has some extra space inside...👍🏻
Nice video man I find it so interesting how other hikers find ways to lower their base weight
Definitely helps on lowering my weight
I completely agree. I do the same...👍🏻
Learn lots of little tips, in your video's. I picked up a Montbell Versalite and 3UL Rainskirt based on your prior videos. Out of curiosity why did you switch back to the Frogtogs, the Montbell seems great to me....
Yea. Both jackets work well. The collar on the Versalite kind of bugs me a bit. Kinda rides up and hits my chin, but I still use it quite a bit. Thanks for watching!!!
I do the same with the cut down walmart leggings! I think nobo is the brand. Scrawny size. But youve pointed more uses. 😊 I also have cut down sleeves... In place of a long sleeve shirt.
Hmmm....
I'll have to try the sleeves...😏😏🤙🏼
@@TheUltralightMindset im not sure if i suggested these to you before but sponge cloths by if you care are super absorbant and dry fast for a camp towel... Great around the kitchen sink in any case.. www.amazon.com/dp/B0078DQXQC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xJylFbD1DQX7G
And i also like the sofresh child size flossing toothbrush. Gets in between teeth well and has a skinny neck... If into cutting down. .... Not mushy and soft like other child or soft bristled brushes.
Many good tips. Subbed. Thanks!
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Does that pot fit food you dehydrate yourself nicely? I find im allergic to almost every preprepped dehydrated meal so I dehydrate my own. I've been getting info about going light so how does the cook pot work with food you dehydrated yourself
Should work fine. I use it with store bought dehydrated food as well as food dehydrated at home. It's a lot bigger than it looks...👍🏻
Hey I was looking at katabatic 22 I wanted to know did you get regular wide or wide and whatever size you got would you change it serially looking at getting one also how tall are you what length did you get im right on border at just over 6,1 1/2
Im 6'2. 175lbs. I have the long wide Alsek. Wouldn't change a thing. Great quilt.
hey there. would you say that this bag is comparable to the LiteAF curve ultra 20? im trying to compare the two bags and so far they appear alike, but just curious on your thoughts. i am leaning on the curve ultra 20 so far.
Yes. Same design, volume, etc. Great pack!
@@TheUltralightMindset happy new year. after reviewing this video again, how many days can you go on a trip with food packed? i have switched to using a 20L pack that i had laying around and am comfortable using it for about 2 nights. i think i would be able to pack more if the bag was designed like the LiteAF multiday 20L/curve20L, as the one i use splits 2 pockets that are useful for other gear and not for meals. I like that the LiteAF pack are the full capacity in the pack and an extra 10L of external pocket space. I am having a hard time deciding between the Waymark EVLV 35 and a LiteAF pack, though I am more attracted to the LiteAF simply due to customization. I've discovered that in the 2022 season that I had a hard time packing my Osprey Talon 33L, as I did not have enough gear to pack and so the brain of the bag sagged quite a bit. So am switching to a frameless pack after the sweet test run I did in the fall time with the above-mentioned 20L pack I found.
@@zakafx I love the 20 for short trips in warmer weather, up to 3 days food. I think the 35 is my favorite because of the versatility of that volume.
Dude outstanding subbed and liked glad I found your channel
Thanks B!
You should check out the Katadyn BeFree water filter!
I've heard good and bad things about the BeFree, but it's definitely on my radar. I haven't tried it because of the shorter lifespan (max liters) of the filter compared to the Squeeze. Has it worked well for you?
Gone back to Sawyers Squeeze. BeFree for the second time refus
I wasn't finished
Se ya! The BeFree gave up and I tried to soak it overnight, cleaned it, tap it, tried squeezing super hard the water pouch...I am done using it.
Don't bother with it as I'm am not the only one who's BeFree stopped working
I just ordered a befree, heard mixed reviews about flow rates too... Figured I'd give it a shot, tried a lot of the other ones from the grayl, platypus gravityworks, Sawyer squeeze... We'll see how far I get.
Hola -Muy interesante su video! De qué "Marca es la mochila"? y "Cuántos Lts de capacidad"? Muchas gracias. Un cordial saludo desde Argentina.
Walter, tal vez Scott no respondió porque no habla español y no pudo leer tu pregunta. La marca de la mochila es "LiteAF". La mochila tiene una capacidad de 20 litros.
Más detalles:
Peso: 12 onzas. | 340 Gramos
Circunferencia inferior: 31” | 78,74cm
Circunferencia superior: 34” | 86,36cm
Altura de la mochila cuando está completamente desenrollada: 28” | 71,12cm
Parte trasera de la mochila: 10,5” | 26,67cm
@@WildOnions Muy amable gracias por Ilustrarme. Un cordial saludo desde Argentina.
I used a pair of my ex girlfriends yoga pants too lol, cut the legs off lower ankle area it perfect for a cozy 550 toaks would be for the 750 also. dinking coffee it does come in handy. maybe try size small for cozy and also to keep things from rattling when you stack them I have 550 toaks stacked with1.2 liter keith water bottle. your the only other one that I've ever seen that did the yoga britches :)
😆😆😆😆😆 Thanks for the tip. Upcycled coozie....👌
Cool door
Haha...just painted them. Thanks...
Hey could you post a link for the Lite AF cook pot bag @11:50? I can't find it....and I WANT it. Awesome video btw!!!
Nevermind, just found it. "Out of stock and not available". Bummer.....
liteaf.com/product/round-bottom-pot-sacks/
@@TheUltralightMindset Thank you!!
How would you attached a bear can though??
I dont hike with a bear canister often. I only use one if it is a requirement in the area I am hiking. I have carried a bear canister (BV450) in a pack this size, with my tent (Zpacks Duplex) strapped on top, BUT if I was hiking with a bear canister for more than three days I'd opt for a bigger pack. Probably with a hipbelt.
@@TheUltralightMindset oh okay cool thanks
Where is your shamee from? Link?
It's just a cheap shamee from Kmart. Just like a car shamee but sold as a cooling towel. Called a "Chilly Pad". Big enough to make four small pack towels. I'll have to add a link. Thanks for reminding me...👍🏻
www.amazon.com/Frogg-Toggs-Chilly-Cooling-Towel/dp/B06XQBRD29
Great video. I’ve watched you other load out videos and they are all interesting. You have way more experience than me.
Thanks Forrest.
Go Pro with all of your gear get them to send you the best stuff they make. See if they will let you demo new gear for backpacking you look like you know a lot. P.S. I've liked several of your videos and Instagram posteded....
Thanks man. Appreciate that...👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Do you have a link for your battery pack. Thanks.
Mine is several years old. There are much better options available. Check out Nimble.
www.gonimble.com/collections/portable-battery-chargers/products/champ-portable-charger
@@TheUltralightMindset Thank you so much you are the best.
Can you do a new cold weather gear load out?
How cold are we talkin?
20-25 degrees.
@@sgrebner1 Same setup with just a few changes.
Swap rain skirt for lightweight rain pants.
Add:
Nike running tights.
Down hooded puffy jacket.
Lightweight fleece gloves.
@@sgrebner1 These items are listed in the last portion of the video Jump to 30:30.
Hope this helps...👍🏻
Good video, is your pack 20 L in just the main body? Thanks, Trail Flea..
Great question. Yes, the main body is 20 liters and the total with all the pockets is just shy of 30 liters.
Ps great vid good info thank you
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Great video. I’m not sure if those fuel tabs are toxic, but I would remove them from my food bag. I’m anal about cross contaminating my food. 💩 🤮
Yup, fuelltabs are tocic af
Not when they're in vacuum sealed blister packs.
They are incredibly toxic. Used them for years. No more. 1. They reek 2. The pungent, widespread sniff of the burning fuel tab will make you nauseous in the worst way 3. They don’t work well even with all manner of windscreens. Good luck boiling water! It often takes two tabs to get to a boil. 4. They absolutely destroy the underside of any pot 5. You then touch the bottom of the pot, getting the brown toxic tar on your fingers
Everyone else is enjoying their hot meal and you’re still screwing around with “ahhh let me just move the windscreen over here…welp; we’ll need that second fuel tab after all”.
On the other hand, I used the MSR pocket rocket with the smallest can of iso fuel yesterday and had hot; almost boiling coffee in about 1 minute
Where’s the shelter? Haha
Such a shame this video didn't include the food and drink consumables and a scale
This was just to demonstrate base weight, which doesn't include consumables. But, to give you an idea, I just came back from a three day hike. My total pack weight with 3 days food, half full fuel canist ter, and a liter of water weighed 13 lbs 7oz.
@@TheUltralightMindset That's very impressive sir, very impressive indeed.
The entire hiking world: Loses their collective minds and replaces all their ZPacks gear with lighter/newer less expensive LiteAF gear
ZPacks: WAIT! What the hell just happened? But we have amazing customer service ...
LiteAF: Cha-Ching $$$$
Me: Still stressing TF out about that 6-liter water (13.5 lbs) + 4-day Food (8 lbs) + gear carry over that 30 miles stretch of desert
Relax.....😁
im not going to make fun of you over it my uncle and grandad use to ware Panty Hose when hunting, kept them warmer and Kept ticks from digging in.
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I love all the ultralighters with tent stakes. Light ya sure, but save your stake weight by using a knife and a stick. Make point on stick, maybe a notch for rope. Done
Done that plenty of times in a pinch. But for 2.5 ounces, I don't have to worry about making wooden stakes in a heavy down pour. And yes, I could make a few wooden stakes and carry them with me, did that when I forgot my stakes recently, but they weigh more than the Titanium stakes. All that said, If wooden stakes put a smile on your face. I say go for it.
Happy Trails
20 +10 liter pack is more accurate I think, sir.
I was thinking that's the biggest 20L pack I've ever seen.
The body of the pack is 20l when closed.
@@williamrpawul it's a 20 +10 because of the added 10 L external pockets. Some companies would also call this pack a 30L backpack because they don't differentiate between internal and external. Cottage companies usually do tell you up front and lite AF does says it on their product page, which you can check out in the description.
@@namenotfound8747 every cottage pack manufacturer refers to their packs by the volume of the body. I know what you're saying, it's just silly to bring it up.
@@williamrpawul Just being concise
My brs stove heats up my gas canister.
just remove the child safety on a bic lighter
Yep. Done that. I should have mentioned it. Thanks....👍🏻
Totally going to make fun of you for wearing womens leggings… right after I order a pair on Amazon.
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