I clicked like and subscribe at tip #6! Thanks for being real. I'm working out to increase by body weight with more muscle. Random ask - you're wearing a pair of mint green pants jogging pants with thigh pockets in a scene where you're on your back doing mobility training. What are those pants? Women never get good pockets.

Yeah, a lot depends on the particulars of the trail you are hiking. My SUL or UL kits work for most trails but not all. My next hike, the Hayduke, has 30+ mile water carries with 7+ days of food. I could use a sub-2lb pack but it’ll be uncomfortable as hell. I’m actually going to use a *gasp* nearly 5lb Osprey Atmos because I know it can comfortably carry 40-50lbs.

Really good advice. Well done video man. Hike on!

I like watching these videos, in amazement mostly... lol I'm just happy when my pack is under 50lbs 😂😂😂

Lose the flabby fat, work on muscle. My UK three season kit weighs 9kgs (19.8lbs). However, I lost 16.3kgs (36lbs) and now my pack feels so lightweight 😂❤

After going through all my gear to see what i wanted to upgrade, the only thing that was worth it was going from a 20k anker to the 10k nightcore.

Great points all backpackers not just ULer’s can use

I’d agree with just about everything you presented except the fishnet diss. Your logic completely went off the rails here- you were right on the sweat management principle but failed to understand how critical the fishnet and the rest of the layers are to moisture management. I sweat a lot, presumably more than average, and if it’s around freezing and sweat is not managed properly I am going to be very cold at the least. You need to rethink that one in terms of giving advice to others who have different circumstances than yourself. Sounds like you don’t need the benefits of fishnet and that’s great for you but that doesn’t necessarily right for another.

Great points, it's an ongoing struggle, but I just love gear! Cheers🍻🇨🇦

Ultralight fat guys .. I see too many of them .. should be a meme

I'm not sure it's fair to call a tool that other countries have used effectively for decades a gimmicky fad.

I have never tried fishnet layers like Brynje, but I have to say switching my mid-layers to Alpha was amazing. Just in terms of how fast it dries and how warm it is for its weight, it is well worth it. I am planning to make an Alpha quilt liner and socks for this year I love it that much

New subscriber. I don't do ultra-light, but this is still valuable information! Thank you.

Leaving stuff behind is often a good advice, but you cannot overdo it. A lot depends on what weather you have to face. If you're winter hiking in a Nordic climate, then you better take some extra insulating layers if you don't want to turn your hike into a true survival journey. When it comes to fishnet base layers, then perhaps consider for a moment that maybe you don't fully understand what you are talking about. This isn't something new. My mother mentioned that they used fishnet base layers when hiking in Siberia in the 1970s. I have seen a photo of Edmund Hillary wearing it. Norwegians have a long tradition with it and they have to face very tough conditions. I live in pretty cold and humid country and can confirm as well that it does make a significant difference. When I go out on a paddleboard touring trip in cold weather close to a freezing point, I often only wear thin mesh underneath drysuit. And it is enough to keep me warm if active while avoiding sweating. I would not have believed that this was possible. Clothing with drysuit on is a very tricky problem. Easy to overheat, and if you do, very difficult to do something about it. If you are wearing only T-shirt underneath, then you are going to suffer because of the cold. What to do then? Well, wearing mesh seems to solve or at least improve the situation a lot. Backpacking is of course easier, especially if conditions are mild, but even then, at least in winter, I find mesh very useful.

Ultralight backpackers remind me of those stupid looking BMW dual sport riders with all the BMW crap on. I hike to enjoy it, so I take a chair and some luxury items to enjoy it more.

Wow I cant believe how small this channel is, this content is really great! Thank you for this great advice, I have been wanting to go ultralight and thought I had to spent way more than I have, these hacks are great :)

I'm a little embarrassed to admit how much I've spent to save an ounce here and an ounce there. And to your point about fitness, I was once showing off some new light (and expensive) gear to a friend, and he asked me if it wouldn't be a lot cheaper to just lose 10 pounds. 😄 I do carry a bit more than you in the clothing dept. Besides what I'm wearing, and except in the very warmest months, I always have a hat, liner gloves, a windshirt, a rain skirt, a rain coat, one pair of extra socks, thin merino wool pants, and a light down coat. I used to be able to take all that and still maintain a 6 pound base weight, although I've added back some "luxuries" like a full length pad and a tent instead of a tarp, so now I'm usually somewhere between 8-10 pounds. (But filming equipment will cause some tough choices this coming season if I want to stay below 10.) BTW you won't regret that Zpacks (or Durston) tent if you finally do cave in!

Would I pay another $100 to save an ounce for down? Well, I have about 10 spoons I purchased after each saved me a gram or two. So yes - I would, and yes, buy once cry once.

So nice to see hours of Ultralight KZbin content summarised concisely in 12 mins! Great work!

Good video. Keep em coming. ⭐️

TLDR: A battery. A jacket. A jar with a lid. A big nylon bag. A fancy hat. A you-should-have-bought-a-Garmin sportswatch. A not-so-ultralight quilt. An N+1th "GAMECHANGER!!!!"(not really).

Thank you Nate, thank you commentators for saving me from buying it! I was really close.

It seems like a no-brainier to lose an ounce of extra body fat with some free exercise before spending $75 to reduce an ounce of pack weight. Thanks for your videos!

These are great- thank you!

Bolly klava😂

I don't understand why modern bivvy manufacturers still make them so they a re so impractical to get in and out of. Side zips. It's the future. ( Well the pat actually)

Montane, Rab, Mountain equipment, 3 brands everyone should check out.

Very informative 👍

That 21700 battery is not fast charging, unless you consider 10W to be fast.

That sleeping bag liner looks horrible...

I have the Vesper 32. I also hate it. That being said, I only use it in summer now and it is appropriate for those temps, validating your point of view. I recently got a Hyperion sleeping bag. So far it is much better.

Nothing wrong with plugging MLD they make good stuff. They make good backpacks as well, and tarps, tents, yeah just basically a good company.

Western Mountaineering makes a silk liner that breathes better than a rip stop nylon and feels like soft cotton against the skin for 3oz (the hoodless version). Try it out if u keep having breathability issue with ur MLD liner. Fascinating info on the APEX insulation with the washing. Making me look into the EE convert 20° APEX to use in shoulder seasons. Have the battery. That is a game changer for the price. Way better buy than the nitecore 6000mAh battery. Is the vario jacket waterproof or water resistant?

That’s just a 21700 LiPo battery with a charging port that can also discharge. Which is a cool thing. It can be used to power very high power head lamps and flashlights. The drawback is if that battery gets a puncture it will explode. Keep that in mind. With conventional backup batteries (Ankor, Nitecore, etc.), the battery is shielded from damage with a shell.

Great info.

You are livin the life brother! SOOO happy for you...-Max😂

Yuk.

Why would you want a synthetic quilt if they're not as warm, don't pack as well, etc. Seems like a lose lose?

The battery isn’t good for thru hikers though. Unless they have the latest phones that don’t need charging very often.

The jar is making me click away.

Any Garmin will have drastically better battery life than the Apple Watches. I’m an apple guy, but their watches suck.

Thanks for this gear review. Interesting, to say the least. MY UL/SUL GEAR: TENT-> Tarptent NOTCH Li. (Dyneema) PACK-> Osprey EXOS 58 SLEEP SYSTEM-> Western Mountaineering Megalite overstuffed to 20 F. REI 3 season R3.5 FLASH insulated air mattress COOK SYSTEM-> Trail Designs Sidewinder titanium Caldera Cone W/ optional INFERNO insert to make it a "gasifier" wood burner.(HOTT!) ESBIT or alcohol is the usual fuel, mating 3 cup anodized aluminum pot & lid, plastic measuring/drinking cup, long handled Lexan spoon. ** I have Cascade Designs CF trekking poles too BUT... they both have hand straps. POLE STRAPS are essential (if you know how to use them).

Can I ask what the pros and cons of using a battery cell over a battery bank is? Seems like it ticks off every box. Especially the price point box, two 5K MAH is two/thirds the price of a single 10K MAH battery bank for less(?) weight and splitting up the battery storage already seems like a no brainier and the norm.

Those jars are for real. I got an assortment from another company, can I say their name? Gah-Rog Groan Geer. The 26oz is a little too big, but boy, could you make a lot of food in that. I think the 16oz is just right. And the plastic is polypropylene - can take boiling water... Which reminds me.... water at 170-180 is sufficient for rehydrating meals, homemade or commercial. Enjoyed your take on the gear and your casual style!

Bali-clava 🤣 It’s Balaclava mate. I got a cheap one I made from a ripped jacket. I sewed the bottom of it and that’s it. Still zippered. I gotta ad those armpit straps to keep it in place. Thanks! As for pumps I got the atomic pump. I had a lantern anyways so it’s more functions for less weight. I’d have loved links to the products in the description, Nate. Great video anyway :)

Yeah I cold soak with boiled water too😂

A note on the battery. When using the USB-C port to charge a device, it will run at 5v and at 5v that 21700 battery has a 3050mAh capacity. Plus you still need a cable. Another option (and my personal favorite) is the Anker Nano 5,000mAh. It weighs 3.5oz and you don't need a cable as it has a built-in USB-C connector.

Would like to hear more about what recipes you have for cold soaking that are worth eating. Thanks.

I got the jacket recently. It is a bit pricey for what it is but I do agree it seems pretty awesome.

MLD makes great stuff. I gotta look into that 3oz sleeping bag liner and the balaclava!