8 Pound Ultralight Gear List - 2022

Hey guys!
This is my 2022 8.7-pound ultralight backpacking gear list. This gear could be used on anything from an overnight in your back yard to thru-hiking longer trails like the Appalachian Trail (AT), Continental Divide Trail (CDT), or the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) If you are interested in any of the gear in this video check out the links below.
Enjoy!
-Juice
My LighterPack - lighterpack.com/r/oxxgab
Gear In This Video
Video Shot on Pixel 6 Pro - amzn.to/3rHPilA
Rode Video Mic USB-C Mic - amzn.to/3wtbaAI
Pack - The Cutaway Pack 2022 Version - nashvillepack.com?sca_ref=1569447.WVFsTfnoO1
Nylofume Pack Liner - www.litesmith.com/nylofume-pa...
Gossamer Gear 1/8 inch pad - www.gossamergear.com/products...
Thru Pack Fast Bum - www.thrupack.com/
Zpacks Altaplex Tarp - zpacks.com/products/altaplex-...
Nemo Switchback Sleeping Pad - bit.ly/3ztzFjH
Easton Nano Stakes - www.warmlite.com/product/tent...
MSR Mini Groundhog Stakes - bit.ly/3lGW9q7
Leki Micro Vario Trekking Poles - bit.ly/3ySUiX0
Enlightened Equipment Enigma - bit.ly/34qFdwS
Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow - bit.ly/2GkJmdh
Enlightened Equipment Torrid Apex Jacket - bit.ly/2GriqsM
Senchi Designs Lark Hoodie - www.senchidesigns.com/shop/p/...
Gore R7 Shakedry Trail Rain Jacket - amzn.to/3bYXZil
Salomon Rain Pants - amzn.to/3eo9lxK
Injinji Socks
Amazon - amzn.to/33wLS85
REI - bit.ly/3ckUfMb
Fjallraven Winter Hat - bit.ly/3F0FOpR
Zpacks Possum Down Gloves - zpacks.com/products/possumdow...
Platypus Water Filter
Amazon - amzn.to/3jUGG6I
REI - bit.ly/3rEuQlo
BRS Stove - amzn.to/3iJ7bZN
Snow Peak Titanium Mug
Amazon - amzn.to/2SIrqMw
REI - bit.ly/3n7O8Mv
Sea to Summit Long Handle Spork - bit.ly/2P9bUvc
Zpacks Food Bag - zpacks.com/products/bear-bagg...
4 oz Fuel Canister - bit.ly/32xDFAs
Anker 20,000 mAH Battery Bank - amzn.to/3STR0fb
Ear Buds - Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro - amzn.to/3n2CqCV
Olight Baton3 Flashlight - amzn.to/3v0LpcX
Garmin Forerunner 935 GPS Watch - amzn.to/3c7OVrl
Squirrels Nut Butter Anti-Chafe - amzn.to/33wB3D5
Swiss Army Knife - amzn.to/2ZB9h7i
Deuce of Spades Trowel - amzn.to/3yNUxmf
Culo Clean Bidet - amzn.to/3jOGX9u
Outdoor Research Echo Sun Hoodie
Amazon - amzn.to/3AS1Nyz
Outdoor Research - bit.ly/3qzv5v3
Gore R5 Running Shorts - amzn.to/3Vwb1KD
Nike Pro Running Tights - amzn.to/3iKp3Dy
Hoka Evo Speedgoat Trail Runners - www.hokaoneone.com/mens-trail...
Flex Items
Sea to Summit Sleeping Pad -
REI - bit.ly/3jYx6Qk
Amazon - amzn.to/3xLM2JB
Nike Pro Running Tights - amzn.to/3iKp3Dy
Sea To Summit Nano Mosquito Net Shelter - bit.ly/3wqikW9
Beartooth Tenkara Rod - www.tenkararodco.com/collecti...
Superior Hammock - superiorgear.com/product/supe...
Superior Cacoon - superiorgear.com/product/supe...
Hammock Gear Dyneema Tarp - bit.ly/33QqpZi
REI Rain Mits - bit.ly/3k5UvzU
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[@Jaysus145]

Whoa, that one stake in the ground hack while packing up the tent is brilliant!

[@juicehikes5436]

Sometimes the most simple things work the best!

[@brian_onthetrail]

I was just about to post the same thing about the one stake!

[@baitontrail7485]

dude right immediately said holy shit

[@anythingbutmyrealnamegoogl9615]

I found this one pretty early on in my ul evolution. I spent months around a 25lbs base with starter gear while I kept changing out a possible set up on lighterpack. Almost done buying that set up now and I was surprised when I came back here months later to find I’m just barely lighter than what you’re rocking here. Took a lot of ideas from you and others so thanks for letting me copy.

[@Castellanos334]

Juice, Good to see ya. Love these kinds of videos, it helps me shakedown my ALMOST UL setup. Currently at a 11.68 lb Baseweight.

[@juicehikes5436]

Good to see you AJ, thank for tuning in! 11.68 isn't bad at all, I keep adding things each year to the kit and not subtracting so I must be getting older lol. As long as you're comfortable on trail and while you sleep 11.68 lbs may be your sweet spot!

[@rdwoten]

Great stuff, Juice! I like how you included your flex items. That’s something missing from every other load-out video I’ve seen. I also LOVE that you included your Tenkara rig. I rarely travel anywhere without mine. 😉

[@juicehikes5436]

Thanks Rodney! Really looking forward to slaying some trout this year with the Tenkara rod!

[@markcummings6856]

Great run-down, Juice. Simple, succinct, effective. I’ve been on their email list for 3 years now. You got me thinking of getting one of their packs, looks sweet. I enjoy my Pa’Lante V2 but interested in something new. Thanks for sharing. Much appreciated.

[@juicehikes5436]

Thanks Mark! I've definitely enjoyed my time with The Cutaway!

[@joemash4193]

Great vid! Love the setup!

[@gorsch777]

Can't believe I'm just subbing now lol. Sold on that pack. And those hammocks, I love how it all packs together. Love my hammock, but it's a pain setting everything up, compared to my simple tarp setup on the ground. It's also cool that you included your extra items, like the Sea to summit pad and tenkara setup. That pad "humanized the Darwin/Jupiter-ness" of most ultralight load out lol.

[@juicehikes5436]

Appreciate the sub! As you can tell, I'm a big fan of the pack and the hammock!

[@SalmondOutdoors]

Great video man!

[@juicehikes5436]

Thanks dude!

[@ryryii]

USB-C to garmin and USB-C to micro mini converters are awesome and saves on weight. Plus, it's easy to replace a cord in town if it goes bad

[@juicehikes5436]

I'll have to check them out!

[@backkat9475]

Good details. Thanks!

[@juicehikes5436]

Thanks for watching!

[@kasamarctvoffical]

Nice to watch your content and I'm really amaze my friend.

[@juicehikes5436]

Thanks for watching!

[@aurtisanminer2827]

Kevlar thread is some really durable stuff! I have kevlar lined boot laces on my work boots and they’ve been holding up exponentially longer than the original laces. The outer sheath has worn through but the kevlar threads are holding strong. I’ve been quite amazed!

[@juicehikes5436]

That's great to hear feedback from other products as well! I was sad that they aren't making a V2 of the Evo Speedgoats. I'm a big fan of the shoe and especially the Kevlar.

[@aurtisanminer2827]

@@juicehikes5436 yea, that is a bummer. Shoes are so hard to find the best for yourself. It’s a pain when the one you find becomes discontinued.

[@DanielOutdoors]

Finally when Darwin "is not there" my man juice shows how its done 😅

[@juicehikes5436]

Oh Darwin's still around... Thanks for watching Daniel!

[@baitontrail7485]

loved this vid for one major reason IT IS HONEST no click bait about it being a "6 lb base weight" with tons of things not included and weights all being mis potrayed. You even added in the 3.5oz of an empty fuel can?? wicked good video man and nice baseweight for a lineup that could really be brought anywhere. personally prefer the uberlite for about the same weight, but had 1 question. No camp shirt?? thinking about doing the same thing and just rockin my alpha fleece when i get to camp

[@juicehikes5436]

Thanks for tuning in! I try to be honest and realistic. I own the Uberlite but for me I toss and turn a lot and the noise the pad makes wakes me up. If you don't toss and turn much the Uberlite is a great pad. I've never really missed a camp shirt. My OR hoodie dries super quick once I stop then I usually add a fleece or puffy for insulation. Just gotta embrace the stink at some point!

[@rout1000]

Thanks for the rundown! Just connected with Danny and got my Superior Gear hammock and shelter. Love it! Do you have a link for that suspension system? I kept missing what you said it was. I dig the Superior Gear suspension system as it's super simple but like to have lighter options as well.

[@juicehikes5436]

Hey Micah, thanks for tuning in! I'm sure you'll love the SG stuff! Here's the link to the suspension - superiorgear.com/product/elite-suspension-sling

[@rout1000]

@@juicehikes5436 Ah got it! My mistake. Didn't catch it was SG's lighter weight option. Thanks for the reply!

[@gandordunar6489]

thx !

[@user-ei1ym1lq6h]

Thank you for fast-forwarding all that.

[@danielmcmillan7655]

Great vid! I cannot imagine sleeping on sleeping pad though, all power to you though!

[@juicehikes5436]

It's not as bad as you think!

[@dontall71]

Great video, thanks for sharing it. But I have to say, in Louisiana camping in spring without a bug net can be lethal!

[@juicehikes5436]

Thanks for tuning in! If you watch until the end I go over my flex items and one of them is a Sea to Summit bug net that goes in the tarp. I live in MN and the bugs get ridiculous so you have to have some sort of protection during certain times of the year.

[@jasonkilpatrick8160]

Great video Juice, what size torso did you go with for the Cutaway pack?

[@juicehikes5436]

Thanks Jason! I went with the 20 inch torso on the Cutaway. I'm 6'1 and the 20 inch is the only one that fits the folded CCF pad in it.

[@jasonkilpatrick8160]

@@juicehikes5436 Thank you Juice, I’ve learned a lot from you and your videos. Gonna do Rae Lakes in September. Saw your video on it and researched how to makes it happen permit wise after.

[@jasonwoods305]

Hey Juice. Does your sea to summit nano bug net that you used for your pocket tarp still work well with your Altaplex tarp?

[@juicehikes5436]

Hey Jason, it actually fits better in the Altaplex!

[@letsgoforawalk]

I need that rig!

[@juicehikes5436]

It's pretty solid!!

[@bmoviepop5262]

@juice hikes did you need to size up the hybrid vest straps due to attaching both sleeping pads on the back? eg. 19" > 20.5"

[@juicehikes5436]

I did not have to size up on the vest straps. I stuck with the 19 inch

[@brib9716]

@@juicehikes5436 How tall are you? Also, any idea why zpacks ditched the Altaplex tarp?

[@juicehikes5436]

I'm 6'1 and have been loving the Altaplex tarp. I had no idea they stopped making it but just checked out their website to verify. Too bad in my opinion, it's a GREAT shelter.

[@jinhtown]

What's up?! What's the advantage to keeping the tent stakes on the outside of the pack, separate from your shelter? I have the cutaway (thanks to you) and love it! Love the outside pocket, just curious about the stakes. Thanks.

[@juicehikes5436]

The advantage is that you always know where they are since they are attached to the pack. If you put them in your pack they can get moved around or buried with other stuff. If they are attached to the toggle it's just a way to always keep them in the same spot. Also it doesn't take up any space in the main compartment.

[@jinhtown]

Thanks, my man! I'll try out the tip, going to Nepal near Mera peak in 4 days! @@juicehikes5436

[@juicehikes5436]

Awesome!!

[@CaptainCamp]

Looks funny 31:58 Great vid, thanks for all insights!

[@juicehikes5436]

The shot of me having coffee in the hammock?

[@CaptainCamp]

@@juicehikes5436 Yes 🤣 looks cozy and I'm not used to hammocks

[@medcos5366]

We’d love to help you create more content! Can we send you a 2.1 ounce tripod adapter with ultralight ballhead? You can turn branches, trekking poles, or even stakes into a fully functional camera tripod. Let us know if this sounds like something worth testing out. Cheers.

[@studiopiko]

Could you tell me more about this adapter?

[@GeorgieTTT]

What size sun hoodie do you have? I’m 6ft 1 and similar build. I’m gonna get one 🤙

[@juicehikes5436]

The one I have is a size medium which fits well.

[@GeorgieTTT]

@@juicehikes5436 cheers legend 🤙

[@BurroGirl]

Juice, I think you said you wear contacts. I do too. How do you deal w them? Do you carry daily wear, extended wear, non disposable?

[@juicehikes5436]

Hi Cynthia, I wear Acuvue2 contacts which I think are two week disposables. I just take my contacts out each night and put them in a case. I always bring an extra set just in case and sometimes some extra solution.

[@BurroGirl]

@@juicehikes5436 awesome! Thanks!

[@michael133]

Hey juice, wondering now that you've had more experience with the Quickdraw if you prefer it over the befree?

[@juicehikes5436]

Hey Michael, it's a tough call. The Quickdraw is more consistent in my experience and has a good continuous flow. The befree has a better flow out of the box but clogs up quicker. Each has it's drawbacks but you'll get more life out of the Quickdraw.

[@michael133]

@@juicehikes5436 thanks man

[@steverogers7611]

I am trying to fit in an ultimate direction 20 for 2-3 days and 100 miles. This is the shelter I am thinking of.

[@juicehikes5436]

I think it would be great for that.

[@steverogers7611]

We even have a similar fishing rod, why did u make me wait till the end for that 🤣

[@juicehikes5436]

😂, I just used the rod in Yosemite and we cleaned up!

[@SigfridSWE]

Do you use the regular or large bathtube Dyneema bottom to the tarp?

[@juicehikes5436]

Not sure exactly, I think it was the large due to the footprint of the Altaplex but I could be wrong.

[@RationalTalk]

👍

[@e45pogjko]

awesome gear~ TORSO LENGTH = 20"?

[@juicehikes5436]

Thanks! Torso length is whatever you need it to be. Measure it from at least your shoulders to just past your hip so that those contact areas are covered and cut at that point.

[@dakotaescher1]

Hey it's Darwin!!!!!!

[@juicehikes5436]

Hey it's Wolf of Nature!!

[@kevans2337]

I always see people taking smaller/cut down sit and sleep pads and I was wondering if you'd sell the remaining amount ? I'm very short.

[@juicehikes5436]

I actually use both sections. The part I cut off I use for car camping with my kids. Sorry!

[@kevans2337]

That makes really good sense. Thanks for the response 👍

[@brian_onthetrail]

Juice...why did you switch from the Samsung S21 Ultra?

[@juicehikes5436]

Hey Brian, the S21 was great but I prefer the operating system on the Pixel vs Samsung. Both good phones.

[@danielwu4072]

How to prevent mosquitoes in summer ?

[@juicehikes5436]

Are you referring to prevention while hiking or sleeping?

[@indraarviantomustafa]

What the size tent cord ? 2mm or 1,5mm ?

[@juicehikes5436]

Pretty sure I have the 2mm

[@indraarviantomustafa]

@@juicehikes5436 yuups thankyou 🔥🔥

[@airymind]

I wish it was winter gears.

[@juicehikes5436]

Thanks for the feedback. I'll likely put out a winter gear video at some point this fall.

[@LadyGreyAgeingDisGracefully]

Please get a second bottle for your bidet device. I know you have a filter but still. For the weight that a second bottle would add it’s the peace of mind you get that your toilet bottle is not the same one your drinking from.

[@juicehikes5436]

The angle you use has a lot to do with keeping any unwanted particles away from your bottle but I've noted your suggestion.

[@LadyGreyAgeingDisGracefully]

@@juicehikes5436 that was very polite. I’m used to creators giving the proverbial middle finger when given suggestions so thanks. Even if they’ve asked for them. I was wearing my nurse/mum hat. I work in a sterile environment so I’m a little bit more sensitive to hygiene than others. I can see potential for cross contamination like when you touch the outside of your bottle for use after wiping. At the end of the day, you do you.

[@jkgkjgkijk]

@@juicehikes5436 😅😅😅

[@ckllaam97]

May I ask how tall are you

[@juicehikes5436]

I’m 6’1

[@alexwbanks70]

I'm in pain just thinking about your sleeping pads.

[@juicehikes5436]

😂 they're not bad! If I really want ultimate comfort I get off the ground and sleep in the hammock!

[@alexwbanks70]

@@juicehikes5436 Agree with you on the hammock for sure.

[@Dave_Outside]

OMG lol. These ultralight people are afraid to carry any weight 😂 I guess we were just stronger when I was young and we went backpacking. We never gave a thought to the weight of the pack. We frequently even carried beer. Lol. And we never had a problem. Enjoyed ourselves immensely 😅

[@juicehikes5436]

Have you ever considered that the only reason people go ultralight is so they can carry more beer? My pack has lots of extra space

[@Dave_Outside]

@@juicehikes5436 Dang that’s an awesome idea! Actually I’m just kidding around, mostly. In fact, I just bought myself a Hyperlite pack lol. But sometimes folks do go a little overboard about the weight thing.

[@juicehikes5436]

A lot of people do go overboard. If you're not comfortable and enjoying yourself you should probably question things.

[@tomnoyb8301]

Shakedry could be great - if they'd make it in larger sizes? Apparently 6'6" hikers do not require rain protection and/or their value to the human-race is less than smaller folks, because GoreTex refuses to manufacture large enough jackets?

[@juicehikes5436]

Yeah, unfortunately since they are a European company their size variation is not as vast and only make up to an XL.

[@tomnoyb8301]

@@juicehikes5436 - US companies do the same thing. There are two common factors at companies refusing to service taller customers: 1) short CEO's, 2) expensive materials. Shakedry, dcf and eVent are expensive per yard, so profit margins are better on smaller sizes. Companies could simply charge more for larger sizes to compensate (some do on Amazon), but factor #1 kicks-in and those companies simply can't bring themselves to produce larger sizes regardless profit.

[@LadyGreyAgeingDisGracefully]

My 3xl husband and 5xl son will sign this petition.

[@Truth-Seeker75]

That top shoulder pocket seems inaccessible. It is too high on the shoulder and your pad pushes it away further.

[@juicehikes5436]

It's actually easily accessible. It sits right on top of your shoulder. I keep my ear buds in one side and my microphone in the other. There's a snap on the pocket to seal it closed. I actually really like the positioning of the top pocket and get stuff in and out of it all day.

[@Burger1097]

ok, the one stake thing sucked me in...

[@juicehikes5436]

Haha, thanks for tuning in!

[@scuba5k]

Seems like you can’t purchase this backpack at the moment

[@juicehikes5436]

Hey Steve, these are in high demand but I've heard they have another batch dropping in a few weeks!

[@snabelone]

KZbin dont show this video on my latest notice... Shadow banned?

[@juicehikes5436]

🤷

[@kevinseversonandhisvizslas8287]

Hike on sir, Darwin-less if possible. We don’t need him talking you out of editing and publishing the videos that you take. 😉

[@juicehikes5436]

You mean Darwin showing up in some of the B-roll shots?

[@timg7627]

Lol, my rifle weighs more than 8 pounds.

[@juicehikes5436]

😂

[@timg7627]

@@juicehikes5436 it’s funny flipping between channels like yours (which has good info btw 👍) and backpack hunting channels. It’s quite the contrast. Lots of folks packing in for 7-10 day trip and their pack weighs upwards of 90 pounds and then packout can be 120 pounds. Then come over here and you’re slimmed down to 8 pounds of gear. Eight pounds, that’s wild.

[@juicehikes5436]

It's good to find a balance. Weight isn't everything but it can make your trip more enjoyable if you find that right balance for you of weight vs comfort. For me, 8-10 pounds base with the gear I own provides amazing comfort with a pretty light load out. Starting with slimming down on clothing and dialing in food is a good place to start.