AVOID UNCOMFORTABLE BACKPACKING TRIPS! // Ultra Comfort Gear List 2023

👇 GEAR FROM THE VIDEO 👇
⛺ BIG 4 ITEMS ⛺
REI Flash 55 Pack: geni.us/Flash55
Pack Liner: geni.us/nylofume
S2S Telos Tent: geni.us/Telos-3P
Hammock Gear Quilt: geni.us/HGEconoQuilt
Enlightened Equipment Quilt: geni.us/enigmadown
REI Magma Quilt: geni.us/MagmaQuilt
REI Helix Sleeping Pad: geni.us/HelixSleepingPad
Exped Mega Pillow: geni.us/ExpedPillow
Nemo Fillo Pillow: geni.us/NemoFillo
Trekology 2.0 Pillow: geni.us/TrekologyPillow
🔦 ACCESSORIES 🔦
Poopmoji Bag: geni.us/SpaceBearBags
Bogler Trowel: geni.us/BoglerTrowel
NaPacks Ditty Bag: geni.us/NapacksDitty
Flextail Pump: geni.us/TinyPumpX
Rovyvon Flashlight: geni.us/RovyvonA5X
Powerbank: geni.us/NitecoreNB10k
Toothbrush: geni.us/FoldingToothbrush
Toothpaste Tabs: geni.us/UnpasteTabs
Bumpkin Bags: geni.us/BumpkinSnackBags
InReach Messenger: geni.us/InReachMessenger
Helinox Chair Zero Highback: geni.us/ChairZeroHighBack
🍪 COOK AND WATER 💧
Platypus Filter: geni.us/PlatyQuickDraw
Hilltop Packs Bag: geni.us/HilltopPacks
MSR Windburner Stove: geni.us/PocketRocketDeluxe
Russbe Bags: geni.us/RussbeBags
Pink Spoon: geni.us/PinkSpoon
🚶CLOTHING 🚶
Decathlon Down Jacket (M): geni.us/Trek100DownJacketM
Decathlon Down Jacket (W): geni.us/Trekk100DownJacketW
MEC Slippers: geni.us/MEC-Camp-Slippers
Mayfly Sandals: geni.us/Mayfly-GGG
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⭐ MY FAVORITE GEAR ⭐
Garmin InReach Mini: geni.us/InReachMini2
Decathlon Down Jacket - geni.us/Trek100DownJacketM
REI Flash 55 Pack: geni.us/Flash55
Enlightened Equipment Enigma Quilt: geni.us/enigmadown
Garmin Fenix Watch: geni.us/FenixWatch
Lanshan 1 Pro Tent: geni.us/Lanshan1Pro
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📷 MY FILMING GEAR 📷
X-T4 Camera: geni.us/FujiX-T4
GoPro Hero 10: geni.us/GoPro-Hero-10
Insta360 One X2: geni.us/Insta360-OneX2
Rode Wireless Mic: geni.us/Rode-Wireless
Samsung S10E Phone: geni.us/Samsung-S10e
Saramonic Phone Mic: geni.us/PhoneMic
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Instagram: / justinoutdoors
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[@JustinOutdoors]

What's your go-to comfort item for backpacking? 👇 GEAR FROM THE VIDEO 👇 ⛺ BIG 4 ITEMS ⛺ REI Flash 55 Pack: geni.us/Flash55 Pack Liner: geni.us/nylofume S2S Telos Tent: geni.us/Telos-3P Hammock Gear Quilt: geni.us/HGEconoQuilt Enlightened Equipment Quilt: geni.us/enigmadown REI Magma Quilt: geni.us/MagmaQuilt REI Helix Sleeping Pad: geni.us/HelixSleepingPad Exped Mega Pillow: geni.us/ExpedPillow Nemo Fillo Pillow: geni.us/NemoFillo Trekology 2.0 Pillow: geni.us/TrekologyPillow 🔦 ACCESSORIES 🔦 Poopmoji Bag: geni.us/SpaceBearBags Bogler Trowel: geni.us/BoglerTrowel NaPacks Ditty Bag: geni.us/NapacksDitty Flextail Pump: geni.us/TinyPumpX Rovyvon Flashlight: geni.us/RovyvonA5X Powerbank: geni.us/NitecoreNB10k Toothbrush: geni.us/FoldingToothbrush Toothpaste Tabs: geni.us/UnpasteTabs Bumpkin Bags: geni.us/BumpkinSnackBags InReach Messenger: geni.us/InReachMessenger Helinox Chair Zero Highback: geni.us/ChairZeroHighBack 🍪 COOK AND WATER 💧 Platypus Filter: geni.us/PlatyQuickDraw Hilltop Packs Bag: geni.us/HilltopPacks MSR Windburner Stove: geni.us/PocketRocketDeluxe Russbe Bags: geni.us/RussbeBags Pink Spoon: geni.us/PinkSpoon 🚶CLOTHING 🚶 Decathlon Down Jacket (M): geni.us/Trek100DownJacketM Decathlon Down Jacket (W): geni.us/Trekk100DownJacketW MEC Slippers: geni.us/MEC-Camp-Slippers Mayfly Sandals: geni.us/Mayfly-GGG

[@hamiltonharper]

I wonder what raincoat you'd recommend now that Enlightened Equipment stopped making the Visp?

[@jonbassett8023]

@@hamiltonharper FROGG TOGGS makes a cheap, light, reliable & easily packable rain jacket. Called the Xtreme Light waterproof breathable rain jacket. Costs about $30.00. And it has zippered pockets & two indose large pockets! Can't beat it...I love mine!

[@hamiltonharper]

@@jonbassett8023 thanks for the recommendation, but I've tried those and they get torn to shreds here in the Montana bush. I am currently using a North Face lightweight rain jacket which is pretty good and durable. For serious bushwhacking I will do Fjalraven pants and jacket but I wouldn't do an overnight trip in those due to their weight. Might go with a Helium 2 if I can't find an ultralight upgrade this year

[@colleenthomas8866]

What brand are the sleeping pad straps please? And do you have a link?

[@lilyweinberg8635]

loved the dedication to the bit with the bidet demo lmao

[@wabisaaby]

And bonus info: The collapsible cup from Sea to Summit fits perfectly on top of the Toaks 750. So it's basically just like an extra thick lid. And if you use the little orange bag the Toaks comes in, it actually fits outside of the mug on top of the Toaks. Then you'll always know where that mug is :)

[@lulasadventures3758]

I think this is one of the best gear videos this year! Realistic and keeps up with inflation and the lack of cash I have for gear 😂.

[@KC-lz2eu]

It's always refreshing to see backpackers who don't obsess over pack weight to the extreme. Hooray for a bit of comfort.

[@stdan3746]

Thank U!!!!!! THANK U!!!! By far, the best video I've watched so far that goes into detail about backpacking gear. Out of the 100s & 100s videos out there, your video is explicit to the: what, when, where, why, and how. Finally, it is a video that makes sense and gives a foundation to build from. Great job, and thank you again for making this video!!!!!

[@jays7318]

More to add on the quilt: Don't skimp on quilt width if you're large or are an active sleeper - 60" wide is worth it. Also, a fully enclosed and insulated foot box is warmer than a cord-closed footbox.

[@jays7318]

Also, in colder temperatures (near or below freezing), having side elastics / dynamic tensioning is well worth the small added cost & weight. It ensures drafts don't occur even more. UGQ and a couple of other manufacturers offer this.

[@jonbassett8023]

ZENBIVY light quilt & sheet! Got the 25* quilt in XL & the 25x77 10* sheet to fit my Big Agnes 25x78 Rapide SL pad. Backcountry sleep perfection!

[@higler.]

0:16 love these cool edits you do

Movie magic 🪄

[@MrBcozzie4]

I agree with you on the Helix pad. I own the ether lite as well, but the Helix is my go to moving forward 😊

[@xmetal280]

Great suggestions and a very solid list. I agree on the addition of a chair, and that Flextail pump is an awesome, dual-use addition. A couple extra ounces but super useful after a long day of hiking. I started with an ultra minimal setup, but over time learned that adding in a pound of two of comfort items really makes a huge difference in the overall enjoyment of being outdoors.

[@mitchymitchOutdoors]

I love my REI Flash 55! I have the older model with the WP brain, but the new ones are adjustable making it available for more backpackers and it’s just as good. Awesome pack for a great price, highly recommend!

[@Kvothe3]

Love this list. Thanks!

[@mountaineer5596]

I agree with all of it. Good video.

[@chasefly]

Great video! I want all the items on this list.

[@CharlesBlank]

The REI magma quilt usually goes on sale around June. I picked mine up last June for $165. At that price it is the absolute best option.

[@DDubYa1234]

Love the high back chair. It’s great if you fall asleep in the chair …not that I do that 😮

[@frogturtle]

The helix is great, but I did find that it bottoms out when shifting around - and I am not a big guy. However when laying on my back or side it was *extremely* comfortable.

[@marc5984]

Justin, can you please double-check the weight of the Exped Mega Pillow? Exped has it at 170g, which is much more than the 113g you show in the video.

[@CrowMagnumMan2024]

Ive actually been blown away by the Magma 30 quilt....had it out on a three day trip recently and temps dropped to 30 f and damp near water.....I was thinking I would be cold so wore sun hoodie and tights.....plus a beanie.....woke up an hour later and sweating had to strip down and slept perfect......two more nights were high 30s low 40s and felt perfect......packs down to nothing and lofts up quick.....I was impressed....

[@FedorAntony]

“Toothpaste tablets”. Good one. I’ll try that one next time they catch me at a festival.

[@troybrown5949]

Backcountry Bidet was a great surprise! I lived in Thailand for 20 years and there is nothing cleaner than a good wash. I would encourage everyone to not be squeamish. It truly works better. A LOT BETTER!

[@goiterlanternbase]

Brought me to the idea, to bring a second bottlecap with a small incision with me.

[@BronzeBellaBria]

great vid!

[@Ratkwad]

I use my pack as a pillow with the hood of my sleeping bag to soften it up a tad. Self inflateable mat is the go too.

[@ahilbilyredneksopinion]

I love how you list the cost with every introduction of gear and I don't have ta go back n forth frum vid ta sight searchin weather or not I want it or wanna watch the vid.

[@yuegan1939]

I love how you demonstrate the bidet🤣

[@joshscott9905]

Awesome video! Just got the REI helix last week for an upcoming backpacking trip and looking forward to using it!

[@PerkHopper]

Did you use it? If so, what were your thoughts?

[@joshscott9905]

@@PerkHopper Yes I've used it on 2 different trips already. Very small and compact when deflated which was great for backpacking. Blows up easy with the bag it comes with, and is very comfortable. Had no issues sleeping through the night on it.

[@PerkHopper]

@@joshscott9905 good to know, thanks!

[@seankelleher4222]

I bought some of the mayfly sandals. They are awful. Difficult to walk in, awkward to put on. A nasty gimmick.

[@jays7318]

"A nasty gimmick" - I'm not sure if I ever heard those two words together before.

[@derekhand7904]

What size are they I’ll buy them from you

[@seankelleher4222]

@@derekhand7904 unless you’re in Australia I doubt it’s worth it

[@adharshvanchi]

Loved the poop kit demo!😂

[@user-jd1ly8hz7f]

I wanna see a full gear tour showcase vid😂 I’m convinced there’s nothing you haven’t tried out lol

[@melissabillmire8641]

I have to admit that for comfort camping this video has a lot of great options. And like everyone knows, the top three are the most important things to have. Backpack, sleeping bag and pad because getting a good nights sleep. Just makes your camping and hiking trips that much more enjoyable. Quilts are great, but my Big Anges Park series sleeping bag. Does everything and more with the same type of options. Pockets to put a pillow and it has the same type of pockets underneath it for a sleeping pad. I also prefer the Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow Premium Large over some of the others I have tried. That with a heating pad Flannel cover I found, just makes the perfect setup for Ultimate comfort. I still don't understand why people are spending so much on a portable high back camping chair. I found a "Shallwe" brand that weighs the same as the Trekology or the Helinox. For less than half the price and it has the exact same design if not better than the competition. And at just 2 pounds it is definitely worth the price.

[@michaelbattin6717]

Great job Justin

[@jays7318]

If the topic is comfort, a hammock with an underquilt should not be left out!

[@christianb8228]

What pants are those? The water resistance is really good 👍

[@FerroMagnetar]

I think you didn't mention the gloves, albeit shortly visible in the video. I found it's nice to have oneself covered as much as possible from the elements and from the bugs.

[@asimgeekhan]

I know decathlon runs a little small. I've ordered some ski pants and base layers from them before. What sizes should I consider getting for the trek 100 down jacket? I wear medium sized shirts, 5'7" 155lbs. Should I order a large?

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

I can't get behind that yellow or the green of that REI Flash 55. If they're going to go with that strong and deep of a yellow its gotta be 2 tone with yellow being the secondary color. If the bag was black or blue with yellow brain and side pockets yellow for example.

[@nathanbailey1593]

What is the silver reflective mat on the ground at 2:01? Under the foam accordion pad?

[@markgoodier8283]

Hey Justin, I recently purchased the new Flash 55. I’ve been doing about 6 miles a day in it and I noticed that the chest strap moves on its own. Have you had any issues/problems with it or even noticed? Mine tends to ride up.

[@PEPYSEMDESTINO]

Gostei

[@Simon-gx1wf]

This seems very nice! What is the base weight? To lazy to math it up 😂

[@Thedude5401]

Is the pink spoon infused with MSG?!

[@Babyy777]

May i know what is that thing at 12:58 which folds your etherlight pad into chair?

[@Hudgi34]

Whhat kind of dry soap do you use? and where do i get it

[@davidjd123]

I just got the Lucky sheep wool sleeping bag, and I sleep on a sleeping foam mat, I simply can not sleep on air mats, IDK why, Id rather even sleep on the floor than air. the THermarest Scout is prob the only air mat I can sleep on.

[@slavikmishcheriakov2832]

Could you add also metric units, please? I have no idea how much 2 lb 14 oz in kilograms It requires calculator to figure it out

[@whatkjsaw4461]

Comment for the algorithm 😇

[@playnationtoday]

Purple pants

[@Doc_Watson]

For a light, I love using Nite Ize micro lantern. It's a little bigger than the thermodrop you have. I have it clipped to the ridgeline of my hammock and I leave it there. Is that a backpacking cribbage board? It looks thin and it looks like it might have a cover (I see a tab on one end) I picked up a tiny board (1" x 5.75") off Etsy - but I'm interested in options.

[@Doc_Watson]

Found the cribbage board when I stopped at LLBean tonight. Outside Inside Backpack Cribbage. It's pretty nice.

[@markram4444]

Completely unrelated to the items shown, but what's the name of those red pants you're wearing?

[@joshjusko3236]

How much do the bumkin bags weigh?

[@bimazivanovic4784]

Hey Justin,could you do a review of the Light Tour 5.8 sleeping pad, it would mean a lot? I'm currently saving up for it,but unsure whether i should get it or not,the reviews online are kind of mixed.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

I've never heard of that pad, very cool.

[@aurtisanminer2827]

I feel like ‘bumpkin’ was a poor choice of words for a little bag. lol

[@humm23]

The REI Flash pack is not durable. My 12 year old destroyed that thing in 2 short backpacking trips. Now to give credit to REI they did exchange the pack for us.

[@colleena3172]

How much did all of that weigh when it was packed up?

[@JustinOutdoors]

About 13-14lbs

[@zakkmiller8242]

link for that ball game?

[@JustinOutdoors]

amzn.to/3MHQdgD

[@sunnithrasher-lewis5768]

A little off topic, but what is a blaze, and what do the different colors mean?

[@InventorGadget]

It's a color marker along the trail, different color for each trail, donuts easier to follow the trail ;)

[@baileykaskie3110]

Listen to episode #16 of Backpacker Radio. They go over trail terminology, including what different colored blazes mean. Plus, it's a really entertaining podcast!

[@sunnithrasher-lewis5768]

@@baileykaskie3110 Thank you. 😊

[@larchlarch9851]

ps....I love you Justin XOXO 💋

[@SuperAnatolli]

It looks that the backpack is already broken...

[@unightie]

Ha ha T-Rex arms

[@danielsingh9415]

At 4:00 when washing ur hands, can u use a different video showing u washing ur hands, but 200+ feet away from a drinking water source, or showing how biodegradable ur soap is, by drinking it? J/k 😜

[@fallenf1owers]

If I ever meet you in person, I will remind myself not to shake your hand

Waterbottles‽ Comfort is a hydration system.

[@somerandomguy706]

Your spoon is 5.56 oz?! Lol, typos are fun.

[@JustinOutdoors]

Don't look at my spoon!

[@dwaynestewart411]

That gear is very nice but not everyone can afford all that super expensive stuff. It might not be as light but I bet my military surplus is as good or better and will last 10 time longer. I'm not saying anything against your gear but you have to admit it's a bit overpriced Dwayne

[@oggenable]

This looks like an REI add.

[@develentsai3215]

If your feet hurts just go home😂😂😂

[@phillipp1399]

Ultra comfort never, ever requires a chair. Just sayin.

[@olekike72]

What brand is the little table?

[@southbaygladiator7748]

The rei chair is better. I have both and anyone I ask to compare always says rei is better.

[@firstname4337]

wait so REI got rid of the waterproof brain ? why would they do that -- what other differences are there between the old one and the new one ?

[@maxwellerickson7066]

New one is a bit heavier as well

[@texmexia49]

@@maxwellerickson7066 and they changed the rain shield phone pocket to a mesh. The only good improvement that I can see is that the torso is adjustable now. I truly don’t understand the other changes and the fact that it’s heavier. Shaking my head: one of my favorite packs too.

[@freeze1975]

You can use a sleeping bag as a quilt guys. Don't let this dummie fool you