Very clear and well thought out video, the total weight tally worked particularly well. You will probably het weenies saying that this is not a UL load, but I would counter that for a wet/windy and cold environment, you need safety and comfort contingency. Scotland and Scandinavia isn't the PCT.
phrayzar Thanks for watching! And well said! Even as a bit of a gram weenie myself I think the reality of what is light/ultralight is far more defined by the purpose of a trip and the season, and country/terrain you will be travelling through. The idea of 10 pounds defining ultralight is a funny, and to me dead construct. It’s all comparative and Scotland definitely isn’t the PCT, damn right 🙌 Hope to see you in the comments again mate, nice to have you here. 😊
Much appreciated pal! The tally felt like a great idea until I realised I had to do it all the way through 😂 considering Ben is pretty much ultralight weight, it felt like he had a lot of stuff by the end of this video..
Thank you for sharing this video. Just a note from another hiker & filmer trying to go UL :) In the hiking community - Ultralight hiking or backpacking is considered having a 10lbs base weight of the pack (all gear except consumables like water/food/fuel/soap/etc.). And 10 to 20lbs pack base weight is lightweight, and above 20lbs base weight is traditional backpacking. So that's why for me the title and the thumbnail are somewhat misleading, using the word Ultralight, when being Lightweight. To be both ultralight and having camera gear is pretty tough to have that base weight below 10lbs, and is also something I'm working on, it's a hard decision to make how to keep the image quality high and the weight as low as possible. A very good source of information for going UL is the book "Ultralight backpackin tips" by Mike Clelland. Also reddit/r/ultralight can be a good source, where people are posting a list of their gear and people can comment on what they think they could improve with their gear - usually called Pack shakedown :)
Appreciate you watching and commenting. Ultralight being less than 10 pounds is just an abstract number and is largely completely irrelevant outside of the USA mountain west region. It is however a philosophy and one which I love. The term ultralight and lightweight are in all reality transposable. You should join backpackinglight.com and read work by Andy Skurka.
Interesting choices. Your winter gear is my Nevada USA fall/spring backpacking gear in terms of warmth. For winter here I need my -20 F. down mummy bag, R5,3 insulated air mattress, felt pac boots or insulated back country ski boots, -30 F. down parka (for camp) and Austrian Dachstein boiled wool mitten liners, just as basic gear. A white gas (petrol) MERWhisperlite Universal stoveisnecessary for below zero (F.) temperatures. TENT-> Tarptent Moment DW (double wall) solo tent. 2 doors, 2 vestibules.
Yeah we get colder temps on the mountains so for winter alpinism or climbing I take things for closer to -15c depending on conditions. You definitely have to consider the cold more than our maritime climate, we get the humidity all year though which can make it feel very cold. 🥶 🙌🏼
Hi Beca 😊, really glad you like it. On the comments, sadly that’s the internet for you sometimes. I am always happy to have a good debate though 😉 Cheers for watching. Happy trails.
SUPER helpful! I'm attempting the WHW the last week of March and am particularly worried about what to bring / how to pack it all, so this was fantastic. Many thanks! Hadn't thought about using a hammock + quilt, but I am now! :)
Thanks for the interesting video. I used to use the same sealskins gloves with magnetised finger clips. Played merry hell with the compass needle when navigating in cold weather so ditched them. I did a winter WHL in Jan 20 in 4 days, during a hurricane. My kit was probably a bit too heavy but I appreciated some comforts in an otherwise dark and cold existence..
Thanks for watching! Glad it was interesting. Wowza, during a hurricane must’ve been an experience. What tent did you use? Suppose there’s a few sheltered pitches along the route so you could batten down, but that must have felt intense. Still made good time to complete it in 4 days even with a heavy pack, good going.
Outdoor Intrigue I was using a hilleberg Akto, which was great. Lightweight cooking set. ‘Heaviest’ item was my winter down Exped sleeping mat. Gore-Tex socks truly saved me from the elements. Not a single blister.
Akto’s are super weather proof. Seems we are kindred spirits though, as we are huge Gortex socks fans! They are a game changer, I (Ben) use non waterproof trail runners with Gortex socks for most of the year in the highlands these days. The sealskins gloves are no longer my first choice, but still great for photography heavy trips. The compass mostly stays in the pack in reality, gps being so easy and quick.
Nice gear and great format showing individual weights (in grams for once) with a total tally. Gas is a consumable so doesn’t count to base weight. Going to check out the rest of your channel, keep it up.
Funny I came across this by searching 'hiking in oregon'. This popped up because one of your gear has the name Oregon in it! This is a very well done gear overview. I have always wanted to do one of these. One thing that is embarrassing is some of my gear is heavy and low quality.
How strange! Well, welcome to our channel even if you did find us in an unconventional way 😂 glad you liked it too - slightly less dramatic than a hike in Oregon, but hopefully a little bit informative ☺️ not at all - you should! It’s so interesting seeing what everyone carries and all the little tips and tricks we pick up on the way.
I know I’m showing up late with this, and someone else might have said already, but that Hyperlite can leak significantly if hiking in a downpour for a long time. Just be careful as it can soak your quilt. Water deep into will seep into where the shoulder straps are stitched to the pack.
I'd always recommend keeping your sleeping stuff in waterproof bag.In my experience heavy driving rain will get through most stuff eventually.Ive slept in a wet sleeping bag on the Pennine way,not the best experience I've had.
@@craigmacc1604 yup agree, we always use waterproof bags for the important stuff. Although the Hyperlite pods work fine in a taped DCF pack generally too.
Always enjoy your videos. My god your kit is lighter than what I have to carry separately for my two dogs when we go to the bothies in Scotland lol. One serious thing though.....map and compass.... you cannot rely on electronics, they fail, get wet, may break, could even lose one, map and compass should always be in the gear list. I was up at Glendessarry and Locaber areas a week or so ago, some good weather then damn storm Ciara hit. Stopped at A'Chuil bothy, read your bothy entry in the bothy book, small world hey? Atb Bill.
K9 Outdoors Thanks for watching Bill! What you carrying for those dogs 🐶 their own bottle of scotch each 😉 Definitely worth carrying extra sometimes, especially for more relaxed bothy stays, nothing like a bit of fuel for the fire on a cold night. Agree with you mostly on the map and compass, generally carry them, but does depend on the area/route. For the West Highland Way there is really no need in my opinion as it’s almost entirely clear trail and way marked. Definitely nothing like Knoydart etc! That’s so cool that you saw our bothy book entry! Shame about this weather though.. As always appreciate you watching and commenting. 😊
If you wish to go ultralight, you could make a good start by cutting down on the electricals. There's no real need to walk around with a sub-branch of Dixons strapped to your back imho. That apart, it's an interesting kit list, plenty of useful information and always interesting to look at someone else's approach.
David S Cheers for watching David! Appreciate you taking the time to comment to. The electricals are a bit of a by product of content creation, apart from that it’s just a phone and a power bank really. I am partial to a good gadget though 😊. Really glad you enjoyed it in general though, and agree that I also love seeing what other people carry. I also like to change it up depending on the trip. ☺️
Good job, i like your way of thinking. I also agree with UL being a state of mind and not an arbitrary number. Ill be in Scotland on the TGOC in may. Although we don't seem to share the same load out we have the same brand taste. I use a HMG ultamid 2 with the 1 person inner. I absolutely love it. For the TGO though ill be using the HMG outer and a MLD super light bivy. Got to love trying new things. Anyway ill bang that subscribe button.
Hi Lewis! Welcome to the channel. Glad we see the UL topic in the same light. I really don’t like it being used as an elitist/exclusionary thing. It’s a philosophy right and a positive one. I might have to do a video on it at some point. I was once upon a time much more focussed on the numbers, but that was 10 years ago. As for HMG, they just make top notch stuff huh. I love the look of their shelters and want to try the ultramid. I have been thinking for a while of getting the Tarptent stratospire li though. The mld duomid Xl also looks a good option. Need something big enough for 2 as it’s almost always me and Megs. Let us know if you ever fancy a hike in Scotland! 😊
@@OutdoorIntrigue I was on the PCT in 2018 and the Facebook page is all about the numbers. On trail though i never came across any weight shaming etc. For me i understand the benefits and short comings of being UL but ultimately its an individual's choice. As long as you justify it to yourself that's all that counts. Lots of my trail family had or moved to the HMG packs, they seem to be bomber and still fit into the light weight category. From my personal experience with HMG's customer service i have nothing but rave reviews. I currently own a MLD burn and love it. I used it on the kungsleden last year. I have no issues with MLD either with regards to customer service. If MLDs mids are similar sized to HMGs then a palace is what you will have. Lots more space over something like a duplex. The 2 downsides if you can call them that is 1, you need a larger area to pitch and 2, you either need a trekking pole extender or the ability to join 2 together to get the required height for the hmg mid. I've never used tarp tent but always intrigued, I've just never pulled the trigger on getting one. I'd certainly be up for a Scotland trip at some point.
Nice kit, thank you for posting, have the same spork, love it, but if I'm not eating the Real Turmat meals I tend to get food stuck in the fold, purchased a longer toaks spork to try. Have my eye on the soto stove as my pocket rocket doesn't fit in the toaks mug. I like the look of those pods, I'm going to investigate those. Thank you again, be safe on your adventures...
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it! Ben loves the spork, mainly because it’s light and folds up real small, but I personally love my long spoon 😍 keeps my hands clean and gets into all the folds of our dehydrated meals 💪🏼 would highly recommend the Soto stove too, it has been incredible. Boils water so much faster even if the peizo ignition is a bit dodgy. Safe travels to you too, enjoy the adventure! 🌿⛺️
Outdoor Intrigue on my second viewing now lol, I really need to get the pack weight down, the quilt looks like an interesting idea 👍 Really enjoy the videos and locations, keep up the good work 😎
Interesting video, lots of food for thought. My first aid kit is 4 x the weight of yours, so I need to think about that. My rucksack is a Kelty Redwing, about the same size, 1.45 kg I think, but a lot cheaper and lots of pockets. I've never even thought of using a hammock! My tent is a cheap Geertop, 0.95kg, uses a trekking pole, which is 180g, Gram-counter Gear Fastpacker Carbon Trekking Pole.
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it! It’s always interesting seeing what people carry huh. This was in hindsight a heavier pack weight really, especially because of winter hammock kit. We have newer tent based pack breakdown vids if you want even more food for thought. Cheers Ben & Megs
Like the video and informative on other bits of kit not seen before... but wow DCF Bags for everything! For example, the gas canister had a bag, which in theory isnt going on the ground because you've got a tripod, but it just went inside the pot without a bag ? I've subscribed and will get some ideas for kit, cheers
Hey Andy, thanks for watching! I have a DCF bag addiction, or had rather, I have cut down 😉🤣 If you watch my latest gear video you will see a different setup. The gas canister bag is honestly brilliant though, as they always rust at the bottom even when pretty new and this keeps it off your other kit, especially as I sleep with it in my quilt in winter. Some of the other bags were my ocd organisation and waterproofing, agree excessive though. Appreciate you watching, hopefully you enjoy some of our other vids. Cheers, Ben.
AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING Just been checking your channel out, really cool! Enjoyed your favourite gear company vid, Patagonia are great for a big brand, such a cool company ethos.
Thanks. I did a tag video with that and had about 7-8 response videos from that video. It has been fun to watch the responses. There are so many good companies out there. I just chose Patagonia because of the durability of their product...I mean I have had that one fleece for 20 years...😄✌️
Super vid - You'll find a nice jacket - I picked up an Arcteryx Zeta AR which I love but if you insist on pit zips, it's not for you. (I think pit zips are a waste of time as they stop the membrane working) What footwear do you use? Tempted by your hammock set up also..
colliedogjoy Firstly thanks for watching! 😊 It’s interesting you mention the Zeta AR as Megan has that exact jacket but it does have put zips, so I am minded to think you maybe have the Zeta LT?? Arc’teryx jackets really are top notch right!?! I also have a Alpha AR that is a few years old now and has held up amazingly to abuse. I got a Haglöfs LIM jacket in Gortex active that is looking really good and weighs in at under 230 grams, will have to give it a proper testing. You aren’t wrong on the pit zips either, sometimes just nice to dump that heat and vent. We highly recommend hammocks 🙌😊 Appreciate you taking the time to comment.
@@OutdoorIntrigue You're absolutely right! Discounted at Cotswolds - Really nice coat - The C-Knit backing is a game changer for me and it breathes superbly. Nothing like wearing a crisp packet! Happy Travels.
not sure thats an ultra lite loadout, more like a lightwieght loadout. still, always worth watching and seeing what others plumb for.. weres the vids of the actual walk?..
vespasian Cheers for watching! It’s a fair point and you aren’t necessarily wrong, it’s probably more on the lightweight side. I have and do go much lighter, depending on the season trip etc. Although ultralight isn’t a specific weight more a philosophy and mind set as they say 😉. The camera gear adds a kilo and I included the gas weight, so without those it’s around 7kg for a Scottish winter load. Not to bad. I definitely am an ultralighter but after all these years I don’t like suffering as much anymore 🤣 Hammocks also add a little weight generally, but are awesome! The vids of the walk are in edit, should be up soon. Take care and happy hikes Ben.
Jack O'Mahoney I think we are on the same wavelength. Agreed it’s all relevant to the season, place, intention of the trip. It’s not about arbitrary numbers though right? 😊 Appreciate you commenting.
@@OutdoorIntrigue Exactly! I am not too much of a hiker myself, I more to bikepacking but I watch a lot of backpackers to find light gear as weight is you enemy in bikepacking. But I still include s stove in winter and a few luxuries. And then chuck in a backpacking trip every few months. Get video, keep it up.
There is no ultralight in the cold, if you don't bring enough gear - you just have to carry much more food - which defeats the purpose. Unless you are moving 16hr day (and producing excess heat), your full pack weight will be higher. This is one of the (no offense) dumbest thing I have seen people do - don't bring enough clothes or warm enough sleep gear. Especially if you are not acclimatized, you will need a lot of more food - not just to keep warm at rest - but to acclimatize.
Loved watching this, thanks for the great video and inspiration! We were planning on hiking the West Highland Way in the fall, but will have to try and go in 2021 instead. Would you recommend spring or fall? Keeping in mind we're from Québec, Canada and don't mind the cold at all, but would like to avoid rain as much as one can hiking in Scotland!
Thanks for watching Andrea! Glad you enjoyed it ☺️ sorry your plans got ruined, at least the trail will be waiting for you next year. The rain is pretty similar in both spring and autumn, just depends if you want to see the first or last snow / orange leaves or first blossom. I think we’ve typically had better luck avoiding the rain in early autumn but the weather here is fickle 😂
Nice run through of the gear. Do you find that you really need the 3400 or could you have done with the 2400? Are they essentially the same just that the 3400 has a little more roll top?
Hi Erik, thanks for watching 😊. I could have used a 2400 for that load out for sure. They are essentially exactly the same pack, the 3400 just has the extra roll top as you say. The reason I originally went for the 3400 is for the flexibility for extra space with a full deep winter load out. Having seen how how big it expands in the flesh, I would probably have gone for the 2400 in hindsight. Hope you keep watching. 👍
Great vids just stumbled across your channel. Just making the switch to UL or trying to. So may pick your brains on your treadlite gear, also did you get stung much from import tax getting hyperlite gear.
Hi and welcome to the channel! Treadlite gear make brilliant high quality DCF bits, he is a one man band based in the U.K.. I have found his stuff to be of the same quality as top US cottage manufacturers. The hyper lite gear stuff I got from www.outdoorline.sk/en/ so avoided and duties or taxes. Their service is brilliant and they stock some good stuff. Pricing is comparable to if you import, but without the hassle. I have imported other bits, especially hammock stuff and always got stung. Let us know if you have other questions! All the best Ben & Megs.
@@OutdoorIntrigue thanks for the reply, just working my way through your videos. I bought a montane trailblazer 44. @989g it's not a bad start at a UL pack. If you find yourselves with a bit spare time I wouldn't mind seeing more of there treadlite stuff with what's inside. There's sooo much stuff on his site and I'm trying to figure out what I need and which ones to get. It's soooo much easier seeing things inside the pouches etc as it's easier to relate to the sizes rather than a tape measure. Great channel great vids keep up the great work.
it seems to me you could save a decent amount of weight and bulk if you got rid of the more redundant carrying cases/bags. I wouldn't think every item needs it's own case but I guess you do you lol
Roger The Shrubber Hey Roger, thanks for watching 😊 I did years ago go the way of stuffing it all in a pack liner, but I am an organisation kind of person and much prefer everything to have its place. I added up the 7 pouches/bags not including the 2 big pods and they weigh 37 grams.. which isn’t a great saving. More could easily be saved elsewhere on various sacrifices/trade offs. As you say it’s personal preference and hike your own hike 😊 Appreciate you taking the time to comment.
So you used tarp and bivvy for winter backpacking in Scotland? People try to scare me that if I don’t take a tent I might die? How worried according to you should I be?
Hey Tom, thanks for watching! 🙏🏼 We used tarps, hammocks and down over & under quilts for this adventure. We have a full video of our WHW trip on the channel if you fancy a watch, it has a better breakdown of our set up. In terms of what you use, it really depends on you and what kind of trip you're planning. For winter, we'd recommend a tent if you're going to be up high as the weather can change on a dime and it offers a little bit more protection from the elements. If you're down low, a good quality bivvy bag or hammock & tarp set up will work just fine 🙂
Pleasure! Thanks for watching 🙏🏼 we do indeed, in fact we have an ultralight gear breakdown on our channel featuring our tent set up. Here’s a link: th-cam.com/video/M8MY9loWGJA/w-d-xo.html ☺️ we’ve recently started using a new tent - the TerraNova Voyager and on the two occasions we’ve used it so far, it’s been great 👌🏼
I had high hopes for this when I saw the title and the hmg pack but having sat through you’re video I was surprised to see a total weight of over 8kg Base weight. That’s not light, never mind ultralight. I think if that was your load out for the WHW it was overkill, I know you have 1.2kg of camera weight to take off but if you added food weight onto that you’d be pushing 10kg which must have slowed you down and weighed you down tremendously. Maybe try reassessing your gear and leave the non essentials at home for a true ultra light experience.
Thanks for watching. What I took for this particular route was what I wanted for a bit of comfort given it was full winter and the conditions are unpredictable. Also hammock setups just weigh more than a tent split between 2. I was happy with the load on the route and we still finished in good time. I appreciate the input, I do have a lot of different setups and vary what I take, my ultralight setup could be as light as 4.5 kg base weight, but on this occasion it wasn’t. It’s always fun taking and using different kit. I will say ultralight in the highlands is often a little heavier, just goes with the territory. Take care.
Thanks for watching! The bits I have bought directly from the states I do just deal with the bit from postage and taxes. Some US brands are stocked by a couple of European shops, at varying degrees of pricing, I have had good experiences with www.outdoorline.sk/en/
bushboxer Well spotted, and we do indeed use an external mic, the Rode Videomicro. We usually share one so I listed it as Megan’s weight, always worth sharing/pooling gear wherever possible. I don’t think she minds as I carry more than my fair share 😉 Forgot to list the damn sit mat I am kneeling on though 🤣 Cheers for watching mate 😊
bushboxer No problem mate, appreciate you commenting 😊 And too right on the perfection, I think we can all be pretty happy without it right 😉 It’s all an experience and everybody’s learning. It’s about having some fun and living right?! 🙌
Nice video but could you avoid that bell sound when mentioning a new weight? This is making it impossible for me to watch your video with people around. Especially because that bell sound is very loud in comparison to your voice.
Almost 18lbs is not ultralight. The separate GPS unit can be left at home, and you could also go lighter on the stove. That Soto is one of the heavier models. You only need one pair of gloves too. Just because you have a DCF pack and put all your gear inside cute little dcf pouches doesn’t reduce weight. You also have an iphone 11 which takes fantastic pictures so bringing the heavier cameras with you is overkill if your goal is truly to go UL. Wrapping your items inside DCF doesn’t magically create an UL setup.
David Hi David, thanks for watching! As I mentioned in the video the additional GPS is definitely something to leave. The Windmaster is the best stove I have ever used and it’s reliability and quality is worth the slight additional weight compared to lighter options. This kit was used on a winter trip and I definitely used both pairs of gloves, so it was justified. Ultralight is more a frame of mind than just an arbitrary number. It is about deciding you can get by with less and about relying more on yourself and less on gear. It is also always relevant to the trip location, climate, terrain and season. The camera is a choice as we make videos and enjoy photography and so we pay the weight penalty. The quality is considerably higher than that offered by an iPhone. The cute DCF pouches are because I am an organisation freak and because I like DCF kit. I have over the last 10 years gone up and down with my pack weight, but I am pretty happy with where I am these days. I do change it up depending on the trip though. Appreciate your view point though. We all have to hike our own hike right? 😉
It is one hell of a lens! Great for vlogging that’s for sure, always got our eye on new glass though 😂 need something with a bit more reach for those wildlife shots 🌿
framed pack ? you need to shave your head or grow some muscles . Your hair wet probably weighs a few pound , hammocks are ok . But nothing like being in the open in a storm , iv seen too many downed trees and widormakers in windy conditions .. + getting out of the hammock to cook brew up anything else .. i need a brew after a brew , already on the deck , carry a d850 grip 3 batteries pro lenses .but i have short hair and big arms .and go for months at a time ,, i have mates that buy uber light gear then pack an axe , or plates and junk thats un neccesary .
Not where I live. Winter came in October and has been relentless. I was out last weekend on an overnight and we had to deal with waist high snow. I'm going out again this weekend. The forecast is a warm -10C. I say warm because I spent 4 days in -30C in December.
Martyupnorth Yeah that’s a serious winter mate. I have family in Wisconsin and they also think -10 C is warm in winter. The major difference generally in climates and the real feel of cold is the humidity, which in Scotland is often up around 90% plus, so trust me when I say -8 in the highlands feels colder than I felt at -20 in dry snowy cold. We have snow now again, buts it’s been a crap winter really. What’s humidity like where you are generally mate?
@@OutdoorIntrigue I live in Alberta, and the doorstep of the Canadian Rockies. They are visible from my house. Humidity today is 41%. I've lived all over Canada, and I've experienced hard winters with high humidity in Quebec and Ontario. But the coldest, most dangerous weather that I routinely experience is here in Alberta. We get to -40 and colder every winter. Vehicles don't start, furnaces can't keep up, frost bite occurs in seconds, metal become brittle, it's absolutely brutal. I spent a year living in Aberdeen in 2008, so I've experienced your weather.
Martyupnorth Canada is just next level cold 🥶 Really is something that kind of cold. More than I have experienced. Serious gear considerations for that kind of cold huh! Did you have a dram of whiskey to keep you warm when you are in Scotland? That usually helps 😉
Not sure how or why you think you know my financial situation, or background, or why you feel it’s relevant. Not really sure what your comment means as a whole. I am neither rich, nor bouncing around parks. Maybe be more intelligible if you intend to convey a point.
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Very clear and well thought out video, the total weight tally worked particularly well. You will probably het weenies saying that this is not a UL load, but I would counter that for a wet/windy and cold environment, you need safety and comfort contingency. Scotland and Scandinavia isn't the PCT.
phrayzar Thanks for watching! And well said! Even as a bit of a gram weenie myself I think the reality of what is light/ultralight is far more defined by the purpose of a trip and the season, and country/terrain you will be travelling through. The idea of 10 pounds defining ultralight is a funny, and to me dead construct. It’s all comparative and Scotland definitely isn’t the PCT, damn right 🙌 Hope to see you in the comments again mate, nice to have you here. 😊
Thank you for your work in listing your weights. It's appreciated! We all look forward to your adventures.
Thanks so much for watching!! Really glad you enjoy the adventures 😊🙌
This is freakin’ sweet mate. Love the tally up of the weights.
Much appreciated pal! The tally felt like a great idea until I realised I had to do it all the way through 😂 considering Ben is pretty much ultralight weight, it felt like he had a lot of stuff by the end of this video..
Thank you for sharing this video.
Just a note from another hiker & filmer trying to go UL :)
In the hiking community - Ultralight hiking or backpacking is considered having a 10lbs base weight of the pack (all gear except consumables like water/food/fuel/soap/etc.). And 10 to 20lbs pack base weight is lightweight, and above 20lbs base weight is traditional backpacking.
So that's why for me the title and the thumbnail are somewhat misleading, using the word Ultralight, when being Lightweight.
To be both ultralight and having camera gear is pretty tough to have that base weight below 10lbs, and is also something I'm working on, it's a hard decision to make how to keep the image quality high and the weight as low as possible.
A very good source of information for going UL is the book "Ultralight backpackin tips" by Mike Clelland. Also reddit/r/ultralight can be a good source, where people are posting a list of their gear and people can comment on what they think they could improve with their gear - usually called Pack shakedown :)
Appreciate you watching and commenting. Ultralight being less than 10 pounds is just an abstract number and is largely completely irrelevant outside of the USA mountain west region. It is however a philosophy and one which I love. The term ultralight and lightweight are in all reality transposable. You should join backpackinglight.com and read work by Andy Skurka.
Interesting choices. Your winter gear is my Nevada USA fall/spring backpacking gear in terms of warmth. For winter here I need my -20 F. down mummy bag, R5,3 insulated air mattress, felt pac boots or insulated back country ski boots, -30 F. down parka (for camp) and Austrian Dachstein boiled wool mitten liners, just as basic gear. A white gas (petrol) MERWhisperlite Universal stoveisnecessary for below zero (F.) temperatures. TENT-> Tarptent Moment DW (double wall) solo tent. 2 doors, 2 vestibules.
Yeah we get colder temps on the mountains so for winter alpinism or climbing I take things for closer to -15c depending on conditions. You definitely have to consider the cold more than our maritime climate, we get the humidity all year though which can make it feel very cold. 🥶 🙌🏼
Yep that is sensible winter travel. I like it!
Thanks for watching Susanne! Glad you enjoyed it and agree - better to be warm and safe than cold and sorry 😂
Stumbled across this video and found it super useful.. surprised at how many people were criticising you in the comments... Thanks for the vid.
Hi Beca 😊, really glad you like it. On the comments, sadly that’s the internet for you sometimes. I am always happy to have a good debate though 😉 Cheers for watching. Happy trails.
SUPER helpful! I'm attempting the WHW the last week of March and am particularly worried about what to bring / how to pack it all, so this was fantastic. Many thanks! Hadn't thought about using a hammock + quilt, but I am now! :)
Glad it was helpful! Have a great time on trail!! 🙌🏼
Dyneema whoopie slings?
I have used some before, but I definitely prefer my Dutchware beetle buckle system for versatility.
Thanks for the interesting video. I used to use the same sealskins gloves with magnetised finger clips. Played merry hell with the compass needle when navigating in cold weather so ditched them. I did a winter WHL in Jan 20 in 4 days, during a hurricane. My kit was probably a bit too heavy but I appreciated some comforts in an otherwise dark and cold existence..
Thanks for watching! Glad it was interesting. Wowza, during a hurricane must’ve been an experience. What tent did you use? Suppose there’s a few sheltered pitches along the route so you could batten down, but that must have felt intense. Still made good time to complete it in 4 days even with a heavy pack, good going.
Outdoor Intrigue I was using a hilleberg Akto, which was great. Lightweight cooking set. ‘Heaviest’ item was my winter down Exped sleeping mat. Gore-Tex socks truly saved me from the elements. Not a single blister.
Akto’s are super weather proof. Seems we are kindred spirits though, as we are huge Gortex socks fans! They are a game changer, I (Ben) use non waterproof trail runners with Gortex socks for most of the year in the highlands these days. The sealskins gloves are no longer my first choice, but still great for photography heavy trips. The compass mostly stays in the pack in reality, gps being so easy and quick.
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j'aime beaucoup c'est Magnifique ce paysage merci beaucoup pour le partage
Thank you very much!!! 😊
Excellent video... always great to take notes from experienced hammock trekkers as I plan my own trips... Appreciate all the individual item reviews
Thanks for watching, glad it was useful! Was a great route to hammock camp along, would highly recommend it 👌🏼
Thanks for sharing! Loved this video!
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it 😊
Nice gear and great format showing individual weights (in grams for once) with a total tally. Gas is a consumable so doesn’t count to base weight. Going to check out the rest of your channel, keep it up.
Thanks Tom!! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Funny I came across this by searching 'hiking in oregon'. This popped up because one of your gear has the name Oregon in it! This is a very well done gear overview. I have always wanted to do one of these. One thing that is embarrassing is some of my gear is heavy and low quality.
How strange! Well, welcome to our channel even if you did find us in an unconventional way 😂 glad you liked it too - slightly less dramatic than a hike in Oregon, but hopefully a little bit informative ☺️ not at all - you should! It’s so interesting seeing what everyone carries and all the little tips and tricks we pick up on the way.
@Valerie From Oregon Wonderful. Hope you enjoy.
Valerie From Oregon Glad you enjoyed it!! Appreciate you watching and commenting 😊
"Step Away From The Screens" brought me here . Nice informative video , just my kinda thing . Subbed .
Hey Neil, thanks so much for watching, glad you enjoyed it. Just dropped in on ‘Step Away from the Screens’ to say hi 👋🏼 too!
Excelent vidéo thanks a lot.
Glad you enjoyed it!! 🙏
Very nice video - I use many of the same things - maybe because the Scottish weather is similar to the weather here in Scandinavia 😊🇩🇰
Hi Hans! The weather is pretty similar right! You obviously have great taste like me 😉 Appreciate you watching and commenting. Happy trails.
Great breakdown of your gear,honest review.
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it and found it useful ☺️
Solid loadout. I may have to pick your brain for the “Way”. I’m hoping to go next spring! Great vid. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching! Glad it was useful ☺️ definitely - send over any questions gear or trail related, one of our favourite things to talk about.
I know I’m showing up late with this, and someone else might have said already, but that Hyperlite can leak significantly if hiking in a downpour for a long time. Just be careful as it can soak your quilt. Water deep into will seep into where the shoulder straps are stitched to the pack.
Hey Brian, we taped those seams on the inside with DCF tape. Costs £6 and takes 5 mins to do.
I'd always recommend keeping your sleeping stuff in waterproof bag.In my experience heavy driving rain will get through most stuff eventually.Ive slept in a wet sleeping bag on the Pennine way,not the best experience I've had.
@@craigmacc1604 yup agree, we always use waterproof bags for the important stuff. Although the Hyperlite pods work fine in a taped DCF pack generally too.
Great video. Given me some ideas about what I’m carrying that I don’t need and what I’m not carry that I might.
Matt Crawford Really glad you enjoyed it Matt! Anything learnt is a bonus 😊 Appreciate you watching and leaving a comment. 👍
Great break down of your kit very useful.
Thanks for watching Ana, glad you found it useful! ☺️
Always enjoy your videos. My god your kit is lighter than what I have to carry separately for my two dogs when we go to the bothies in Scotland lol. One serious thing though.....map and compass.... you cannot rely on electronics, they fail, get wet, may break, could even lose one, map and compass should always be in the gear list. I was up at Glendessarry and Locaber areas a week or so ago, some good weather then damn storm Ciara hit. Stopped at A'Chuil bothy, read your bothy entry in the bothy book, small world hey? Atb Bill.
K9 Outdoors Thanks for watching Bill! What you carrying for those dogs 🐶 their own bottle of scotch each 😉 Definitely worth carrying extra sometimes, especially for more relaxed bothy stays, nothing like a bit of fuel for the fire on a cold night. Agree with you mostly on the map and compass, generally carry them, but does depend on the area/route. For the West Highland Way there is really no need in my opinion as it’s almost entirely clear trail and way marked. Definitely nothing like Knoydart etc! That’s so cool that you saw our bothy book entry! Shame about this weather though.. As always appreciate you watching and commenting. 😊
Thank you. Very thorough 😊
Our pleasure!! Thanks for watching!! 😊
If you wish to go ultralight, you could make a good start by cutting down on the electricals. There's no real need to walk around with a sub-branch of Dixons strapped to your back imho. That apart, it's an interesting kit list, plenty of useful information and always interesting to look at someone else's approach.
David S Cheers for watching David! Appreciate you taking the time to comment to. The electricals are a bit of a by product of content creation, apart from that it’s just a phone and a power bank really. I am partial to a good gadget though 😊. Really glad you enjoyed it in general though, and agree that I also love seeing what other people carry. I also like to change it up depending on the trip. ☺️
I barely hike but this is such good content!
Thanks for saying so!! ☺️
great video mate, many thanks
Thanks pal! Glad you enjoyed it, hope it was useful 🥾
Awesome set up! Great video. Looking forward to hitting up the WHW in May. ✌️ Ben
Thanks pal! Glad you liked it. Was an awesome hike - hopefully the midges won’t quite be out in full force in May 🤞🏼
Outdoor Intrigue if they are just extra protein 😂
Wilderness Ways Mate when they get bad you need a bloody flamethrower 🔥😂🤣
Outdoor Intrigue 😆 flame on 🔥
Good job, i like your way of thinking. I also agree with UL being a state of mind and not an arbitrary number.
Ill be in Scotland on the TGOC in may. Although we don't seem to share the same load out we have the same brand taste.
I use a HMG ultamid 2 with the 1 person inner. I absolutely love it. For the TGO though ill be using the HMG outer and a MLD super light bivy. Got to love trying new things.
Anyway ill bang that subscribe button.
Hi Lewis! Welcome to the channel. Glad we see the UL topic in the same light. I really don’t like it being used as an elitist/exclusionary thing. It’s a philosophy right and a positive one. I might have to do a video on it at some point. I was once upon a time much more focussed on the numbers, but that was 10 years ago.
As for HMG, they just make top notch stuff huh. I love the look of their shelters and want to try the ultramid. I have been thinking for a while of getting the Tarptent stratospire li though. The mld duomid Xl also looks a good option. Need something big enough for 2 as it’s almost always me and Megs. Let us know if you ever fancy a hike in Scotland! 😊
@@OutdoorIntrigue I was on the PCT in 2018 and the Facebook page is all about the numbers. On trail though i never came across any weight shaming etc. For me i understand the benefits and short comings of being UL but ultimately its an individual's choice. As long as you justify it to yourself that's all that counts.
Lots of my trail family had or moved to the HMG packs, they seem to be bomber and still fit into the light weight category. From my personal experience with HMG's customer service i have nothing but rave reviews.
I currently own a MLD burn and love it. I used it on the kungsleden last year. I have no issues with MLD either with regards to customer service.
If MLDs mids are similar sized to HMGs then a palace is what you will have. Lots more space over something like a duplex. The 2 downsides if you can call them that is 1, you need a larger area to pitch and 2, you either need a trekking pole extender or the ability to join 2 together to get the required height for the hmg mid.
I've never used tarp tent but always intrigued, I've just never pulled the trigger on getting one.
I'd certainly be up for a Scotland trip at some point.
Nice kit, thank you for posting, have the same spork, love it, but if I'm not eating the Real Turmat meals I tend to get food stuck in the fold, purchased a longer toaks spork to try. Have my eye on the soto stove as my pocket rocket doesn't fit in the toaks mug. I like the look of those pods, I'm going to investigate those. Thank you again, be safe on your adventures...
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it! Ben loves the spork, mainly because it’s light and folds up real small, but I personally love my long spoon 😍 keeps my hands clean and gets into all the folds of our dehydrated meals 💪🏼 would highly recommend the Soto stove too, it has been incredible. Boils water so much faster even if the peizo ignition is a bit dodgy. Safe travels to you too, enjoy the adventure! 🌿⛺️
Outdoor Intrigue on my second viewing now lol, I really need to get the pack weight down, the quilt looks like an interesting idea 👍
Really enjoy the videos and locations, keep up the good work 😎
Ahh Ben could talk for hours on lightweight gear! 😂 anything that will save him a few grams.. thanks for watching, appreciate the love 🙏🏼☺️
Interesting video, lots of food for thought. My first aid kit is 4 x the weight of yours, so I need to think about that. My rucksack is a Kelty Redwing, about the same size, 1.45 kg I think, but a lot cheaper and lots of pockets. I've never even thought of using a hammock! My tent is a cheap Geertop, 0.95kg, uses a trekking pole, which is 180g, Gram-counter Gear Fastpacker Carbon Trekking Pole.
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it! It’s always interesting seeing what people carry huh. This was in hindsight a heavier pack weight really, especially because of winter hammock kit. We have newer tent based pack breakdown vids if you want even more food for thought. Cheers Ben & Megs
Like the video and informative on other bits of kit not seen before... but wow DCF Bags for everything! For example, the gas canister had a bag, which in theory isnt going on the ground because you've got a tripod, but it just went inside the pot without a bag ? I've subscribed and will get some ideas for kit, cheers
Hey Andy, thanks for watching! I have a DCF bag addiction, or had rather, I have cut down 😉🤣 If you watch my latest gear video you will see a different setup. The gas canister bag is honestly brilliant though, as they always rust at the bottom even when pretty new and this keeps it off your other kit, especially as I sleep with it in my quilt in winter. Some of the other bags were my ocd organisation and waterproofing, agree excessive though. Appreciate you watching, hopefully you enjoy some of our other vids. Cheers, Ben.
Frog toggs for the win! Nice vid👍
Cheers! Appreciate you watching 😊. Not another frog toggs fan.. 😉 bloody awful they are 🤣👍😉
Great video and review. ✌️
AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING Thanks so much! Appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Glad you enjoyed it. 😊 Cheers, Ben.
No problem. Our channels have similar interests. ✌️
AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING Just been checking your channel out, really cool! Enjoyed your favourite gear company vid, Patagonia are great for a big brand, such a cool company ethos.
Thanks. I did a tag video with that and had about 7-8 response videos from that video. It has been fun to watch the responses. There are so many good companies out there. I just chose Patagonia because of the durability of their product...I mean I have had that one fleece for 20 years...😄✌️
AS THE CROW FLIES HIKING yeah I saw that! 20 years is value for money!!! 🙌
Very helpful! Tysm
Glad it was useful Karen! Thanks for watching 🙏🏼☺️
Super vid - You'll find a nice jacket - I picked up an Arcteryx Zeta AR which I love but if you insist on pit zips, it's not for you. (I think pit zips are a waste of time as they stop the membrane working) What footwear do you use? Tempted by your hammock set up also..
colliedogjoy Firstly thanks for watching! 😊 It’s interesting you mention the Zeta AR as Megan has that exact jacket but it does have put zips, so I am minded to think you maybe have the Zeta LT?? Arc’teryx jackets really are top notch right!?! I also have a Alpha AR that is a few years old now and has held up amazingly to abuse. I got a Haglöfs LIM jacket in Gortex active that is looking really good and weighs in at under 230 grams, will have to give it a proper testing. You aren’t wrong on the pit zips either, sometimes just nice to dump that heat and vent. We highly recommend hammocks 🙌😊 Appreciate you taking the time to comment.
@@OutdoorIntrigue You're absolutely right! Discounted at Cotswolds - Really nice coat - The C-Knit backing is a game changer for me and it breathes superbly. Nothing like wearing a crisp packet! Happy Travels.
colliedogjoy The C-knit backer is a proper game changer! Really nice feel to it. Happy trails indeed! 😊🙌
not sure thats an ultra lite loadout, more like a lightwieght loadout. still, always worth watching and seeing what others plumb for.. weres the vids of the actual walk?..
vespasian Cheers for watching! It’s a fair point and you aren’t necessarily wrong, it’s probably more on the lightweight side. I have and do go much lighter, depending on the season trip etc. Although ultralight isn’t a specific weight more a philosophy and mind set as they say 😉. The camera gear adds a kilo and I included the gas weight, so without those it’s around 7kg for a Scottish winter load. Not to bad. I definitely am an ultralighter but after all these years I don’t like suffering as much anymore 🤣 Hammocks also add a little weight generally, but are awesome! The vids of the walk are in edit, should be up soon. Take care and happy hikes Ben.
In my opinion, ultralight is only actually ultralight in summer and light in winter but you do you. As long as you get out and have fun
Jack O'Mahoney I think we are on the same wavelength. Agreed it’s all relevant to the season, place, intention of the trip. It’s not about arbitrary numbers though right? 😊 Appreciate you commenting.
@@OutdoorIntrigue Exactly! I am not too much of a hiker myself, I more to bikepacking but I watch a lot of backpackers to find light gear as weight is you enemy in bikepacking. But I still include s stove in winter and a few luxuries. And then chuck in a backpacking trip every few months. Get video, keep it up.
There is no ultralight in the cold, if you don't bring enough gear - you just have to carry much more food - which defeats the purpose.
Unless you are moving 16hr day (and producing excess heat), your full pack weight will be higher.
This is one of the (no offense) dumbest thing I have seen people do - don't bring enough clothes or warm enough sleep gear.
Especially if you are not acclimatized, you will need a lot of more food - not just to keep warm at rest - but to acclimatize.
Loved watching this, thanks for the great video and inspiration! We were planning on hiking the West Highland Way in the fall, but will have to try and go in 2021 instead. Would you recommend spring or fall? Keeping in mind we're from Québec, Canada and don't mind the cold at all, but would like to avoid rain as much as one can hiking in Scotland!
Thanks for watching Andrea! Glad you enjoyed it ☺️ sorry your plans got ruined, at least the trail will be waiting for you next year. The rain is pretty similar in both spring and autumn, just depends if you want to see the first or last snow / orange leaves or first blossom. I think we’ve typically had better luck avoiding the rain in early autumn but the weather here is fickle 😂
Nice run through of the gear. Do you find that you really need the 3400 or could you have done with the 2400? Are they essentially the same just that the 3400 has a little more roll top?
Hi Erik, thanks for watching 😊.
I could have used a 2400 for that load out for sure. They are essentially exactly the same pack, the 3400 just has the extra roll top as you say. The reason I originally went for the 3400 is for the flexibility for extra space with a full deep winter load out. Having seen how how big it expands in the flesh, I would probably have gone for the 2400 in hindsight. Hope you keep watching. 👍
Great vids just stumbled across your channel. Just making the switch to UL or trying to. So may pick your brains on your treadlite gear, also did you get stung much from import tax getting hyperlite gear.
Hi and welcome to the channel! Treadlite gear make brilliant high quality DCF bits, he is a one man band based in the U.K.. I have found his stuff to be of the same quality as top US cottage manufacturers. The hyper lite gear stuff I got from www.outdoorline.sk/en/ so avoided and duties or taxes. Their service is brilliant and they stock some good stuff. Pricing is comparable to if you import, but without the hassle. I have imported other bits, especially hammock stuff and always got stung. Let us know if you have other questions! All the best Ben & Megs.
@@OutdoorIntrigue thanks for the reply, just working my way through your videos. I bought a montane trailblazer 44. @989g it's not a bad start at a UL pack. If you find yourselves with a bit spare time I wouldn't mind seeing more of there treadlite stuff with what's inside. There's sooo much stuff on his site and I'm trying to figure out what I need and which ones to get. It's soooo much easier seeing things inside the pouches etc as it's easier to relate to the sizes rather than a tape measure. Great channel great vids keep up the great work.
it seems to me you could save a decent amount of weight and bulk if you got rid of the more redundant carrying cases/bags. I wouldn't think every item needs it's own case but I guess you do you lol
Roger The Shrubber Hey Roger, thanks for watching 😊 I did years ago go the way of stuffing it all in a pack liner, but I am an organisation kind of person and much prefer everything to have its place. I added up the 7 pouches/bags not including the 2 big pods and they weigh 37 grams.. which isn’t a great saving. More could easily be saved elsewhere on various sacrifices/trade offs. As you say it’s personal preference and hike your own hike 😊 Appreciate you taking the time to comment.
So you used tarp and bivvy for winter backpacking in Scotland? People try to scare me that if I don’t take a tent I might die? How worried according to you should I be?
Hey Tom, thanks for watching! 🙏🏼 We used tarps, hammocks and down over & under quilts for this adventure. We have a full video of our WHW trip on the channel if you fancy a watch, it has a better breakdown of our set up. In terms of what you use, it really depends on you and what kind of trip you're planning. For winter, we'd recommend a tent if you're going to be up high as the weather can change on a dime and it offers a little bit more protection from the elements. If you're down low, a good quality bivvy bag or hammock & tarp set up will work just fine 🙂
Great Thank you. Do you ever tent camp? If so, what tent and sleep system do you use?
Pleasure! Thanks for watching 🙏🏼 we do indeed, in fact we have an ultralight gear breakdown on our channel featuring our tent set up. Here’s a link: th-cam.com/video/M8MY9loWGJA/w-d-xo.html ☺️ we’ve recently started using a new tent - the TerraNova Voyager and on the two occasions we’ve used it so far, it’s been great 👌🏼
Brs 3000 stove... 25g. £17 Amazon
It’s a good light stove and cheap, I know it. It’s got nothing on the Soto wind master though tbh.
I bought the sealskinz gloves but the magnets in the fingers play havoc with your magnetic compass. Sold them.
Neil Potter Aww that sucks! They are pretty strong magnets. I will have to watch out for that. Cheers for watching! Happy trails. 😊
@@OutdoorIntrigue & be careful with your SD cards too!
I had high hopes for this when I saw the title and the hmg pack but having sat through you’re video I was surprised to see a total weight of over 8kg Base weight. That’s not light, never mind ultralight. I think if that was your load out for the WHW it was overkill, I know you have 1.2kg of camera weight to take off but if you added food weight onto that you’d be pushing 10kg which must have slowed you down and weighed you down tremendously. Maybe try reassessing your gear and leave the non essentials at home for a true ultra light experience.
Thanks for watching. What I took for this particular route was what I wanted for a bit of comfort given it was full winter and the conditions are unpredictable. Also hammock setups just weigh more than a tent split between 2. I was happy with the load on the route and we still finished in good time. I appreciate the input, I do have a lot of different setups and vary what I take, my ultralight setup could be as light as 4.5 kg base weight, but on this occasion it wasn’t. It’s always fun taking and using different kit. I will say ultralight in the highlands is often a little heavier, just goes with the territory. Take care.
Great vid thanks for sharing. When you sourced your kit from the US did you get stung with VAT & duty costs for find a way around it?
Thanks for watching! The bits I have bought directly from the states I do just deal with the bit from postage and taxes. Some US brands are stocked by a couple of European shops, at varying degrees of pricing, I have had good experiences with www.outdoorline.sk/en/
@@OutdoorIntrigue Awesome thanks for help here bud :)!
No probs 👍
UK approved knife?
Also at 10:33 That’s what she said.
😂🤣 Shove it in to warm it up 🤣😂 Well played 👌
The knife is U.K. legal, less than 3 inches and freely folding... that’s what she said? 🤔😉😂
Either one. She may have said it 😂😂
Gone Feral With Squidly 🙌😊
What size pods are you using?
Hey I have one Large and one small pod. Thanks for watching!
Where do you get all the adema little bags ?
Thanks for watching! Mainly from a cottage brand in the U.K. called ‘treadlite gear’. His work is really high quality 👌🏼
96 miles! That’s not long distance. LOL! Come to America my friend from across the pond.
You just have to hike it back and forth about 24 times and then it’s just like the AT 😂🤣
Outdoor Intrigue
That’s what I hear. LOL good on you mate.
You didn't mention any external mic for your camera, I bet you use one tho? :)
bushboxer Well spotted, and we do indeed use an external mic, the Rode Videomicro. We usually share one so I listed it as Megan’s weight, always worth sharing/pooling gear wherever possible. I don’t think she minds as I carry more than my fair share 😉 Forgot to list the damn sit mat I am kneeling on though 🤣 Cheers for watching mate 😊
Outdoor Intrigue Okay, just interested. :) never strive for total perfection haha :D
bushboxer No problem mate, appreciate you commenting 😊 And too right on the perfection, I think we can all be pretty happy without it right 😉 It’s all an experience and everybody’s learning. It’s about having some fun and living right?! 🙌
Money spent on all these cuben pouches must be awesome!😅
Santi Umbert 😂🤣 We all gotta have our vices right??! 😉
Outdoor Intrigue Sure! I have a few of them. Great for organizing!😉
Santi Umbert Too right! And I love organising 😊🙌
Nice video but could you avoid that bell sound when mentioning a new weight? This is making it impossible for me to watch your video with people around. Especially because that bell sound is very loud in comparison to your voice.
Vincent Kammerer Cheers for watching and for commenting Vincent. Point taken on the bell, somebody else mentioned it to. Appreciate the feedback 😊
Almost 18lbs is not ultralight. The separate GPS unit can be left at home, and you could also go lighter on the stove. That Soto is one of the heavier models. You only need one pair of gloves too. Just because you have a DCF pack and put all your gear inside cute little dcf pouches doesn’t reduce weight.
You also have an iphone 11 which takes fantastic pictures so bringing the heavier cameras with you is overkill if your goal is truly to go UL.
Wrapping your items inside DCF doesn’t magically create an UL setup.
David Hi David, thanks for watching! As I mentioned in the video the additional GPS is definitely something to leave. The Windmaster is the best stove I have ever used and it’s reliability and quality is worth the slight additional weight compared to lighter options. This kit was used on a winter trip and I definitely used both pairs of gloves, so it was justified.
Ultralight is more a frame of mind than just an arbitrary number. It is about deciding you can get by with less and about relying more on yourself and less on gear. It is also always relevant to the trip location, climate, terrain and season.
The camera is a choice as we make videos and enjoy photography and so we pay the weight penalty. The quality is considerably higher than that offered by an iPhone.
The cute DCF pouches are because I am an organisation freak and because I like DCF kit. I have over the last 10 years gone up and down with my pack weight, but I am pretty happy with where I am these days. I do change it up depending on the trip though.
Appreciate your view point though.
We all have to hike our own hike right? 😉
The volume of the chime is annoying, but thanks for posting.
No problem, appreciate the feedback. 😊
DCF stuff sacks!!!!!
So many stuff sacks!! 😂🙌🏼🎉
very nice kit.. and sexySexy lens phwoar!
It is one hell of a lens! Great for vlogging that’s for sure, always got our eye on new glass though 😂 need something with a bit more reach for those wildlife shots 🌿
Damn, that's a lot of shit in that bag, man.
I am like Bloody Mary Poppins mate 🤣😂😉
Careful, I might mistake you for my girlfriend out on the trail
Is she also 6’2 with facial hair? Lucky man 😉
framed pack ? you need to shave your head or grow some muscles . Your hair wet probably weighs a few pound , hammocks are ok . But nothing like being in the open in a storm , iv seen too many downed trees and widormakers in windy conditions .. + getting out of the hammock to cook brew up anything else .. i need a brew after a brew , already on the deck , carry a d850 grip 3 batteries pro lenses .but i have short hair and big arms .and go for months at a time ,, i have mates that buy uber light gear then pack an axe , or plates and junk thats un neccesary .
Super helpful comment… Happy trails.
That's not winter. There's no snow on the ground.
Martyupnorth That’s global warming for you mate...
Not where I live. Winter came in October and has been relentless. I was out last weekend on an overnight and we had to deal with waist high snow. I'm going out again this weekend. The forecast is a warm -10C. I say warm because I spent 4 days in -30C in December.
Martyupnorth Yeah that’s a serious winter mate. I have family in Wisconsin and they also think -10 C is warm in winter. The major difference generally in climates and the real feel of cold is the humidity, which in Scotland is often up around 90% plus, so trust me when I say -8 in the highlands feels colder than I felt at -20 in dry snowy cold. We have snow now again, buts it’s been a crap winter really. What’s humidity like where you are generally mate?
@@OutdoorIntrigue I live in Alberta, and the doorstep of the Canadian Rockies. They are visible from my house. Humidity today is 41%. I've lived all over Canada, and I've experienced hard winters with high humidity in Quebec and Ontario. But the coldest, most dangerous weather that I routinely experience is here in Alberta. We get to -40 and colder every winter. Vehicles don't start, furnaces can't keep up, frost bite occurs in seconds, metal become brittle, it's absolutely brutal. I spent a year living in Aberdeen in 2008, so I've experienced your weather.
Martyupnorth Canada is just next level cold 🥶 Really is something that kind of cold. More than I have experienced. Serious gear considerations for that kind of cold huh! Did you have a dram of whiskey to keep you warm when you are in Scotland? That usually helps 😉
Another rich guy who bouncing around the parks...jesus
Not sure how or why you think you know my financial situation, or background, or why you feel it’s relevant. Not really sure what your comment means as a whole. I am neither rich, nor bouncing around parks. Maybe be more intelligible if you intend to convey a point.