AT Thru Hike 2016 Pre-Hike #5 - My Gear List
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ต.ค. 2024
- At last, my kit is complete. I have been holding off because honestly, I had so many combinations of a kit I could've went with, all trail proven and worthy. My step-off day on Springer Mountain is May 14.
That sawyer scoop tip is the reason why I keep watching these style of videos. Seems so much easier and convenient than those crushed up plastic cups. Can't believe I never thought of that!
Thanks David, and I agree that is why I love gear videos as well. I came up with the sawyer bag method because I got tired of the jagged edges of the plastic bottle snagging on my outer pocket.
Great gear review, you have a very light pack weight, nice. Picked up some neat tips like the cut off collapsible water bottle vs reg bottle, that's a great idea
Enjoying the gear videos. Just came across your channel, so I'll be checking out the rest of the videos soon. And good call on the Rhinoshield for your phone. I researched a ton and absolutely love mine. Light and works well for protection.
Very cool list. I remember 20 years ago when I carried a pack that weighed probably half of my body weight. Lol. Happy travels!
Thank you!
Appreciate the video and your well thought out system. I've watched a million gear videos and so many people post videos of gear they have never used and saw in the back of Backpacker Magazine. One tip that you hit on that I haven't heard or seen before is the use of trekking pole tips. Damn, so simple and makes a ton of sense. Thanks again for the video and continue to enjoy your hike!
Technology is amazing man. It's what made me pick CS as my major in college. A guy like this can take his iPhone, and use it to make TH-cam videos and grow a channel. And a guy like me can gather up all the information he has from HIS experience, and use it. Learning so incredibly easy today. Yet instead of being motivated in my studies I find myself feeling jaded. But instead of try and treat depression problems that sober me can't even solve, I'll keep smoking and writing these comments.
-wasteyurself
Hey Tom, enjoyed your vids for some time now. Glad to hear you're going to get on the AT (18 years in the planning!) That's probablythe way my through attempt will go. Thanks for the inspiration, and can't wait to follow your journey!
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for watching!
Well man your enthusiasm shows through and you've got me excited for you!! never heard of katabatic gear. very interesting. I'm looking into their stuff and may go with a quilt on my thru hike. can't wait to follow along! happy trails#
Hi Spencer. Enlightened Equipment quilts are another very popular quilt that aren't as tough on the wallet. I have owned several Enlightened Equipment quilts over the years and have always found them to be suitable and great. I will be doing videos weekly of my hike, so stay tuned!
Great view on ESBIT you have changed my thought on shorter hikes and the use of fuel canisters....
Nice, super impressed with base weight. Sounds like you've gotten it down to a science.
Great review Tom! You totally sold me on the "Bentley" of sleeping bags in the Katabatic Flex 30° just ordered one myself, can't wait to try it out on the trails. Stole a couple ideas, hope you don't mind. Cheers!
Thanks Andrew. Interestingly, as you posted this comment, I was posting my review of the Flex 30. LOL
Telepathy is a trait of mine..; ]
I can't say enough good things about Katabatic sleeping bags! I have the Palisade 30º and am so in love with it. It's been warm down to mid-20s so far :)
The first place a tick heads for is a moist groin area. Your swing low sweet chariot pants serve one purpose, but not a barrier to picking up a fever and a chronic headache.
Good review..I have not started backpacking yet but have taken time watching and reading, getting prepared..unfortunately when I started the preparation phase, I bought some gear in Amazon that are now past the return time and never used it; came to realize the itch for going light weight, now I am obsessed with buying the quality gears and I hit my limits and it will take time to get what I want lightweight to be ready; maybe like another year but so far I got Osprey packs, 48 exos and thinking to get the Atmos 65 AG; got the Big Agnes Coper Spur 2, Thermarest Neo Air Max, and just ordered the EE Revelation Quilt 20F, since I don't think this summer will see any trips..that with lots and lots of stuff that I realize will not use; some I could return and trade in some can't; it is very overwhelming the expenses but seems to be worthy once hitting the trail; I love the outdoors but also need it for health as well to go back to shape which I am working on diet and training with walking trying to shed pounds..30% BMI over so got the itch for the trail, just wonder how long before I can say ok , now I am ready to hit the trail !
Interesting pack review. I agree with the comments that I think the UL movement is starting to go too far. The cost of always going the absolute lightest is ridiculously high and misses the fact that reducing what you take is the best way to reduce weight, not to take everything possible, justified by the UL label on each item. Hiking at its best is simple, elemental . . . while you commune with nature's beauty. Just my 2 cents.
It was clear to me that you did your research as soon as you said rhino shield. They make amazing cases
Three drops already on the rocks and my phone looks brand new! Thanks for watching!
Great video! I'm a backpacker as well. You have some great gear choices. Do you think it would be possible to hammock camp the entire AT?
+William Holder Thanks for watching! Yes, it is definitely possible. There are hikers every year thru hiking with a hammock. There's a current thru hiker with a youtube channel by the name of "Phollowing Phil" who is using a hammock.
Looks like a good set-up. I'd love to see a full review of the Helios 55 sometime. There aren't any on TH-cam, as far as I can tell. I considered that pack but I was concerned about ventilation. (Hate a sweaty back.) How does it compare to your old Fusion 50 in that regard, overall comfort, and its ability to carry a load?
+Joe Sugarman Hi Joe- I will definitely do a review. I bought this pack and and used it over the winter so I'll have to wait until the summer to do a full review on how the ventilation is. So far, I have not felt like it is bad at all. It does have ventilated backing. As far as carrying a load, I believe the Fusion will carry a 40lb load better but if you max out at 30lbs, I feel the Helios will feel more comfortable. Where the Helios excels is on the lower lumbar padding. It forms to your lower back better for weight transfer.
I like the Esbit cubes but besides the smell the sticky residue left on the bottom of the pot is a deal breaker. I wish they could solve those to issues.
use alcohol
Neils Dahlberg I do.
Great stuff, thank you for sharing!
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. Do you have your gear list up anywhere? I just subscribed. Good luck!
I have a written gear list here: appalachiantrials.com/author/thomas-willard/
It looks like you planned your hike from every possible angle! I am the same way. I have a question about your choice on using solid fuel tablets. How do you plan on resupply? It's my understanding it's not easy to find them. Are you depending on mail drops? I would prefer to use Esbit tabs myself! But I don't want to worry about finding fuel. Do you have a back up system? Your thoughts will be appreciated!!
Hi Dennis- I plan on doing mail drops by utilizing Amazon as well as places along the trail that have outdoor stores. If I need to, I will use a fire to boil water (if allowed at that area) or go cold food until I can get into town. The nice thing about the 4g tabs and realizing I don't need a rolling boil to cook is I can carry 10 days of tablets for about 3oz so it gives me plenty of time to plan ahead. Thanks for commenting!
why didn't you call your toilet stuff a poop system? or bathroom system. you said everything else was a system
Great video! So why the switch from the Fusion to the Helios?
+Garrett Spitler I mentioned in the previous update video about a medical condition I have in my leg. It's complicated to explain but basically I needed a hip belt that wasn't as tall because I found it was hindering my movement when rock scrambling. Thanks for watching!
Hello, Do you have a brand name for the "hot lips" lip protector. Any idea if they are available in the UK?
Great video by the way. :)
Hi Paul- they are made by Snow Peak. I would imagine you can find them in the UK. Cheers.
Thanks for the reply, I drew up a blank in all the descriptions I typed in......bought a plastic cup instead. :)
+Paul Richmond they are not that brillant, a plastic cup is a better choice. they are easily lost.
Ever thought about leaving stuff at home instead of bringing an ultralite version of everything but the kitchens sink?
If you think this is everything but the kitchen sink, then I have to question how much backpacking you really do. I have used everything in my kit on my thru hike so far. Nothing has gone to waste, so I would actually say that I planned it perfectly.
Tom Willard No it's fine... my comment was sounds very rude, to be honest :-D didn't think about that ^^
I definetly will post my gearlist next year when I'm doing my thruhike... until then I can only provide you my camino gearlist - since I'm from europe and haven't done much hiking in the states so far ^^
Tom Willard Basically what made me write my comment is that your pack is actually pretty big ( I know - weight is the enemy, not pack volume ) while I'm doing my treks with a 1900ci (32Liters) Backpack.
And there are some of the super ultralite guys that go even smaller than that for a thruhike.
I'm not sure how enjoyable that experience would be tho...
However - it seems like you planned your stuff very well and I'm glad that your thru is going well so far :-)
Didn't mean to be rude with my first comment ;)
Btw, is that a Zpacks bag liner? not sure if you mentioned it.
Correct. It is a Zpacks liner. I've had it for over 3 years and it's still holding up, An unscented compactor bag works just as well, too!
Thanks for your video. Where can I purchase the Therma Silky sleepwear?
You can get them off Amazon. The company that makes them is called Terramar thermasilks
Thanks!
does anybody know of anywhere to buy second hand hiking gear backpacks sleeping bags tents that kind of thing maybe the person selling wasn't thrilled with the brand and instead of being stuck with it might want to sell it to somebody who can't afford all new gear it would be a win-win for both parties. does it already exist? by the way this is my first time doing any of your videos I subscribed because this was an excellent what's in the pack review for somebody new. thank you I can't wait to follow you through the AT
Try the Gear Swap forum on backpackinglight.com
John Hogan thanks a bunch that was what I was looking for good info good links thank you thank you happy trails
Whiteblaze.com also has a gear swap forum as well.
Sounds like I need To sell a kidney and a few other organs just to get some gear
Some people are way too obsessed with their base weight. Just keep hiking, enjoy the outdoors
Can you post a typed list of your items.
the case you added on your pack strap...who makes that?
+Louie Cascella I got this made buy a guy who makes them for fun, so not sure I can link him but I will show him this comment. However, I do also have a strap pocket made by Luke's Ultralight that I use on my other packs, so he is another option (he also does custom mods).
It's been over a year. Do you still use the same Sandisk flash drive for iphone?
Natalia Osias I do! I have a friend who's Sandisk failed but mine still works great.
can you list the name of your sleeping bag??
Katabatic Gear Flex 30. I have a detailed review of it in my video section.
Cant find that wind shirt online?!
anyone know where I can look at one?
Unfortunately it was discontinued over a year ago and EMS is virtually bankrupt right now, so I don't foresee it coming back.
Did you finish?
how much was the pack
Appreciate the video, but having it all laid out (unpacked) makes for a smoother and quicker presentation.