Best ULTRAlight Backpacking Clothes [2021]

[@freedomforaging]

Lol to the "I own an arcteryx" Thank you for sharing your layering system!

[@Ali_ReBORN]

Wish you well brother! Stay blessed 👊🏻

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello my hiking friend, thank you for sharing this very informative clothing review. Based on your fine video I will be making adjustments to my outdoor clothing. 🤗

[@Hike-it]

Yay! Thanks a ton Ronald. Super stoked you found it useful 😃

[@Icanfigureitoutintime]

Thank you for the video. I have to say that this is a great example couple arguing knows no bounds. I bet even in the most beautiful places in the world and the euphoria from pushing your mind and body to it's limits. Bringing ourselves closer to nirvana there's still something to argue about.

[@Hike-it]

🙌

[@alanrecktenwald4239]

Thank you for sharing Iron! Your trial and error saves much error on our part.

[@Hike-it]

Beyond happy to help! Happy trails my friend 🙌

[@amandacraig3956]

Great vid. Ever thought about doing a Patreon? Another avenue to post vids and photography... i'd sponsor you... just an idea...

[@Hike-it]

Wow! Thanks a ton Amanda. I have been considering using Patreons platform for a while now. Considering it more now 🙌 Thanks so much for the inspiring words. 🙂

[@cozmo3778]

Kool thnx for sharing very useful information

[@nathancarmack2395]

Hi! Thank you for this content! Peace

[@harris_boi9777]

YASSSS!! I wear meundies on the trail also! So soft dry fast and lightweight, they are the best ✌🏽 thanks for the great video!

[@Hike-it]

They really are the best! Happy trails 🙌

[@SensatiousHiatus]

Nice setup, subbed. ✌

[@Hike-it]

Awesome! Thanks so much. Happy Trails 🙌

[@lt2246]

Great video - thanks for sharing

[@Hike-it]

Thanks! Super appreciate that 😃

[@trishaflaig]

The hoods are crucial! I also love my ghost whisperer down jacket 💜

[@Hike-it]

I love you 😘 And and... Keeping you warm! 🥰

[@siw3951]

Mate, your linked site with all the clothing and equipment is one of the best laid out hiking pages I've seen. Subbed. Hope i can get this stuff in Australia

[@Hike-it]

Thanks a ton my friend! Super stoked about the website compliment 🙌

[@thedude0000]

A true Ultralight backer would just go in their underwear....🤣

[@Hike-it]

😅

[@NostalgicLink]

I've never heard of Me Undies until now. I found some "A Pair of Thieves" brand "ultralight" boxer briefs at Target that look very similar in design coincidentally. I haven't tried wearing a single pair for a week without washing, but so far so good. Since Marmot doesn't have a pull-over quarter zip hoodie anymore, what do you recommend for that thin extra layer? I'm hilariously using a cotton hoodie from Zunzies. It's a tad bulky, but I haven't found something to replace it. It's gotta be BLACK.

[@blakew5672]

Leiðulfr Link Check out Hanes cool-mesh lightweight boxer briefs (or something like that) usually can find them in packs of three at department stores for about $16-17. They’re super light, breath well, and most importantly for me the legs don’t ride up. Also have a 9” inseam which helps me avoid chaffing. I’d always hated boxer briefs until I tried these. Pair of Thieves are nice, but they’re expensive and in my experience like to bunch up

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Great information. Thanks for sharing. ✌️

[@Hike-it]

Glad you found it useful. Thanks so much. Happy Trails 🙌

[@lovesoneall8129]

Hi thanks for the video and have some questions! The Columbia Silver Ridge Shirt is always worn? And all other layers are taken off when the weather is warmer? And then when the weather gets cooler, you put on the Marmot Hooded Fleece; and if you need even more warmth you put on the Ghost Whisperer Down? Just curious why you had to get the Outdoor Research cape; can’t you just use the hood from the Marmot fleece to cover up the ears and neck areas? And last question about the Smartwool Baselayer. Is that the 150 or is it a higher build/thickness?

[@Hike-it]

You are very welcome! The Columbia Silver Ridge is always my base layer when the weather is warmer. You got it. Usually, when I'm wearing my Outdoor Research Cape it's hot out and I don't want to wear anything else besides my Columbia shirt. Smartwool is 150. Happy Trails🙌

[@ronniemantilla4381]

What's the name of the marmot fleece???

[@JLitodiaz]

I’m new to backpacking. Idk how I’ll do with not changing my underwear for 2 weeks…lol Do y’all shower? Bring wipes to clean?

[@marktomasko7863]

not true any longer. I have Colombias Caldorado Outdry Ultralight jacket in an extralarge that weighs 6.7 ounces and it NEVER has wetted out even in all-day heavy rains along the AT. In all the years and dozens of rain jackets I have tried the Outdry jacket is the only one never, ever to wet out. What I dont understand is why no one such as yourself ever talks about the Outdry ultralight shells?!?!?!?

[@Hike-it]

Just looked into that jacket. Seems to have some pretty awesome reviews online! I might have to give it a try. Thanks a ton for the info :)

[@AliHaider-fx2my]

Hello sir

[@jisen1]

Loved your video about the hmg pack! For us in Europe a ounce -> gram subtitle would help a lot for future video! ;) keep up the good work

[@CascadeBackcountry]

Good stuff!

[@rolfdenver]

Years of Bill Burr promos haven’t gotten me to try MeUndies, but your vid might ... 2 questions: 1. Can you do a video showing how to attach an umbrella to your pack so you can use your trekking poles - or does it just make more sense to put one pole away when you’re umbrella-ing? 2. What do people do who wear glasses? Two sets of prescription glasses, one with shading, or do they use those over-glasses you see in the pharmacies?

[@Hike-it]

Couldn't recommend the boxers enough. Haven't found a functional way to attach my umbrella to my backpack. I just put one of my trekking poles away when using my umbrella. Wish I could give you some good info about the glasses but I have no experience in that field. Happy trails my friend 🙌

[@zippySquirrelface]

Might I suggest some "transitions lenses" which will cut down on the number of frames you bring with you. They have come a long way since they were invented. They changed from clear to tinted pretty much instantly.

[@davidcleveland4575]

The problem with transitional lenses is that going from sunny exposed trail to shaded trail is that they don't transition back to clear fast enough, maybe 20 minutes, so I just wear clip on's, flip ups would be perfect if you can find them, atb!

[@TainoXtreme]

I enjoy your videos so much I decided to subscribe. Keep them coming. God bless you.

[@Hike-it]

Thanks a ton my friend 🙌

[@BackcountryTreks]

Great info my dude. Thanks! You got a new subscriber👍

[@Hike-it]

Awesome! Thanks for being here 😃

[@biomorphic]

Can you please tell me the name of the underwear? I wasn't able to find it. It would be great for your next video if you could list all the gears in the description. Very informative video, thanks!

[@theooutdoors7969]

Hey Iron. Got the Ghost Whisperer Jacket on your recommendation and it's been incredible. Valuable video here. I like many hikers would buy various pieces of gear only to later trade them out for something better. Lots of wasted money and a ton of gear you don't use cluttering up your life (one guy I know has a gear room just for gear). Going to try and sell my old gear and save up for that fleece, hiking shirt and umbrella in that order. Thanks man

[@Hike-it]

Thanks Theo! Stoked to hear you have been liking the new jacket. :) Ya unfortunately thats a process most hikers have gone through. I have had really good luck selling my old gear on the backpacking light forum. backpackinglight.com/forums/forum/commerce/gear-swap/

[@philipdumont2286]

Don't like umbrellas...heavier than my ARC'TERYX Beta AR ( Goretex pro)...

[@wildchild795]

If you ever go to Colorado, go to Leadville and get a Melanza hooded fleece. They are the absolute best fleece on the market but they’re super challenging to obtain

[@sashanealand8315]

like the umbrella! I carry that too, good for sun or rain

[@KimRope]

Most people spend a third of their life sleeping. Iron spends a third of his life backpacking.

[@Hike-it]

😅Definitely my most favorite way to spend my time :)

[@BeCCaWhere2GoNext]

love the bag!! it will be my next one! just sub for more! thanks!

[@Hike-it]

Awesome! Thanks a ton 🙏

[@neilquinn]

What do you like for a pillow? I've tried an inflatable but hated it. Side sleeper that moves around a lot.

[@Hike-it]

I'm a side sleeper that moves around a lot too. Iv'e tried a few blowup pillows before landing on the Sea to Summit Aeros pillow. One of my favorite pieces of gear 😃www.irontazz.com/ultimate-gear-list/

[@rageoid]

Neil Quinn - check out SimplyLightDesigns.com stuffed pillow- just 3.75 ounces for a stuffed unit, expertly put together.

[@neilquinn]

@@rageoid Thanks will check it out!

[@alanwatson9330]

Thanks for the info peace out

[@Hike-it]

You are very welcome my friend!

[@Gusssugs]

The most practical no nonsense videos on hiking and gear. More videos please 👍🏼

[@Hike-it]

Wow! Thanks so much. Really appreciate that 🙌

[@KC-zp6gy]

Thanks so much for sharing this! New to backpacking and already jumping hard into ultralight! Your videos are helping me A LOT.

[@Hike-it]

Awesome! Really happy they are helping. Happy trails my friend 🙌

[@lewigas290]

Can you remember what colour name. mountain hardwear have called that jacket you have? Cheers

[@Hike-it]

I can't remember. Tried searching it online but it looks like they don't make it in that color anymore.

[@lewigas290]

Iron Tazz no worries and thanks for trying.

[@Hike-it]

@@lewigas290 anytime 🙌

[@bdittyclittykitty]

Excellent video! I was turned off by another video of the Helium and this changed my mind. The umbrella combo plus other mentioned uses make so much sense!

[@Hike-it]

Glad you found the video helpful! Take care my friend 🙌

[@donreinholz8121]

Iron you have a lot of knowledge about hiking gear. I just subscribed. Take care.

[@Hike-it]

Thanks a ton my friend! Much appreciated 🙌

[@patrkbukly4240]

Westcomb apoc. You will stay dry.

[@Hike-it]

Awesome!

[@michaelsanfilippo7433]

Great tips Iron. I do a lot of desert hiking and backpacking here in Southern California. I like the umbrella idea for shade. I would like to see how you use it. I assume you attach it to your pack some how. Do you have any videos showing this?

[@Hike-it]

Thanks so much. I hold the umbrella in my hand as I hike. Not sure that there is an effective/practical way to attach an umbrella to a backpack 🤷‍♂️

[@barondavis5692]

Iron Tazz Gossamer gear has an umbrella holding system but not as effective as hands.

[@skipandcherieadventures116]

Excellent review......exactly what is your fleece hoody as we really like it and would like to have it as a layer. We already have the puffy and rain jacket and shirt like yours. Is the hooded fleece available on Amazon?

[@Hike-it]

Thanks so much Cherie. I can't remember the name of it. Unfortunately I think Marmot doesn't make the same version anymore. I can't find it anywhere online.

[@billderinbaja3883]

@@Hike-it They have one just like it at Old Navy, for a fraction of the cost of Marmot... go polyester!

[@jasonmillwood2893]

Thank you! Super helpful. What do you add to this as your get into the winter months?

[@Hike-it]

Thanks buddy! I add, thicker socks, my old Montbell down jacket, down pant's and some down booties. Happy trails 🙌

[@jasonmillwood2893]

Iron Tazz thank you! I’m a Florida guy heading to Colorado twice this year and will need extra layers. Trying to decide if to wear my trail runners or bring boots. Do you stay in trail runners even through the fall early winter?

[@jasonmillwood2893]

Iron Tazz do you have the HMG 2400 or 3400? I’m trying to decide which one

[@TravelwithJean]

Nice video, but I am keeping another warm base layer to change into at night haha. Would be interested to know what your girlfriend has in clothing, so mine can be inspired :)

[@Hike-it]

Thanks so very much. My girlfriend usually carries an extra base layer to. Our clothes are all almost identical except Trish hikes in an athletic t shirt instead of a button up & she has a Patagonia R1 fleece opposed to my Marmot fleece. Happy Trails 🙌

[@bengrimes-anoldguywithapas5303]

Good info! One of the hardest things about backpacking is finding clothing that is functional and light. I have been backpacking for over 55 years and the new materials are amazing. I remember the old military surplus wool pants days - BAD!

[@Hike-it]

Thanks Ben! It's a challenge finding a good balance for sure... Wool pant's sound intense! I bet that gear is still holding strong 🙂

[@82300sd]

Nice video Iron. Do you ever reapply DWR to your rain gear? Like your helium jacket?

[@Hike-it]

Thanks so much :) No I have not. I try to RARELY wash my rain gear and I like to stay away from personally adding DWR sprays & treatments...

[@rageoid]

Good content. I'm having confusion over the accented speech - kind of valley guy of sorts. Got to be from CA, maybe Portland or Seattle.

[@Hike-it]

😅Born in Cali. Moved up to Washington when I was 2 :)

[@rageoid]

Iron Tazz - Real fine. Seeing your photography and art is infusing me with joy. I am enjoying your video content very much as well. Your paintings are, to me, a radiant energy, something channeled from the infinite inner universe, more than anything we can grasp intellectually with our limited senses. Neil Young said, in his earlier days, I don't give song interpretations, it's yours now.

[@branislavpetkovic]

Hello Iron, greetings from Europe. My ultralight backpacking setup is very similar to yours with one exception: I never goes out hiking without something like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpnCaoWdmr9pg80 That is just a perfect piece of gear and it's not well enough presented in that video. It has ventilation on a chest and under the arms which you can regulate. Also it has thermal foil on inside which is another waterproof layer, so my expirience is no matter how heavy rain or snow is I'm always 100% dry if I have good boots. It's not super light (slightly less than 1lb), but it is light for what it does, and with that in mind you can make additional compromises with your layers bellow because it has excellent thermal isolation. Great inexpensive rain and snow protection.

[@Hike-it]

Thanks for all of the awesome info 🙌

[@WALKITOFFDavidSmith]

Good info. Thanks

[@mattlauren1098]

Have you tried out the Patagonia Capilene Air Hoody? If so, is it comparable to the Marmot fleece you use? Looking to get a warm base layer

[@glengarrahy5236]

Can you please post the make name of your Marmont fleece because I can't find it on the Marmont website. Awesome video!

[@AblationMusic]

Awesome information brother! All of this is what I need to hear. I have one question though. How tall are you and what are all of the sizes for each of the layers you mentioned? I was reading some reviews and some say that some of the gear you mentioned runs small.

[@Hike-it]

Thanks a ton my friend! I'm 6'5 and weigh about 210 pounds. My rain jacket, rain pants and wind pants are size XL. Everything else I run size large. Hope that helps 🙌

[@littlethislittlethat456]

I enjoyed your video. Thanks for making me want to spend even more money. John from MI

[@Hike-it]

😅Thanks so much. It will be money well spent. :)

[@ROT8TED]

What the brand of the boxers?

[@tomweald3824]

Great gear selection, well thought out. Thanks man.

[@Hike-it]

Your welcome! Happy trails :)

[@Jefft619]

Wish you showed weights!!!

[@6xil922]

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[@jonhart511]

Great vid Iron, always looking for better kit 👍🏼😁

[@Hike-it]

Glad you found the video useful 🙌 Thanks a ton!

[@imapisces1]

I'm so grateful for your videos! Do you ever respond to quick questions via email? I've written twice, no response. 😔 New to backpacking. You inspire me. I would not abuse the privilege.

[@Hike-it]

Thanks so much! Always happy to help. :) I try to respond back to all emails and am caught up at the moment. Not sure why I haven't seen yours... Feel free to ask any questions here. :)

[@imapisces1]

Iron Tazz Thanks for the reply! Maybe my emails went to the junk folder? Ok, my quick questions are: I'm curious why you don't prefer or wear light hiking boots. Also, you were eating in a tent in a video - I have been told repeatedly not to for scent prevention. Thoughts? Last...the dreaded topic of having to do #2 in the forest. What is your opinion of the ideal approach, pack out method and/or products used? Thank you SO MUCH for the passion you put into your blog and KZbin videos - major contributor to my first trip with The Mountaineers in Seattle. 👍 Look forward to your feedback.

[@Hike-it]

@@imapisces1 of course! I wear trail runners over boots because they are far more comfortable. They dry out much faster once wet & they are highly breathable. Not eating in your tent is your safest bet. If I'm backpacking in an area where I can properly burry my #2 (following L.N.T. principles) I do. I pack any used T.P. out in a ziplock bag. More good info about that here lnt.org/why/7-principles/dispose-of-waste-properly/ Areas of deep snow pack where I can't dig down to dirt I pack everything out in a blue bag. Hope that helps. Thanks a ton. Happy trails my friend 🙌

[@geotaco]

Thanks Iron. Very informative as always.

[@Hike-it]

Glad you found this video informative. Thanks so much 🙌

[@SacWildlife]

what is the name of that marmot hoodie - I can't find it

[@Hike-it]

I can't remember the name of it. I'm pretty sure they don't make the exact same fleece anymore. 😥

[@ChrisLowResDream]

big thanks

[@Hike-it]

Thank you 😃

[@hanskirk-hiking9697]

Great video 😊

[@Hike-it]

Thanks Hans!

[@migke777]

Right on bro great video! Very informative thank you for posting.

[@ork_oz]

1080p looks like 4k wow great video and website too. I have GW and now im looking for synthetic jacket. Atom lt or Atom AR ? which one can u recommend? Its not for hiking just using on town for windy days and cold days

[@Hike-it]

Thanks a ton! I have personally had bad experiences with my Arc'teryx jacket. Barely used mine before it started to wet out. I haven't personally used any other jackets in the last 5 years besides my Outdoor Research jacket.

[@atxbg]

why did you go with the longer six moon umbrella vs. the compact version? Thanks!

[@Hike-it]

For ease of use. The weight savings isn't worth it to me to go with the compact version.

[@TonySaunders]

I need one of those shirts! Great video, subbed 👍

[@Hike-it]

Thanks a ton Tony! Super appreciate that. Couldn't recommend the shirts enough 🙌

[@Nicholasskram]

Love the passion in this video! Thank you for sharing

[@ronaldhoppus9015]

Do you at least rinse your undies after a couple of days? :-)

[@Hike-it]

😅I jump on opportunities to swim and clean my clothes in the warmer months whenever I can 😃 That said... I have gone weeks without a rinsin 😅

[@briancuprisin4571]

You like the ghost whisperer because you haven't tried Montbell's puffies.

[@Hike-it]

Thats not true. A Montbell puffy was my go to before my Ghost Whisperer. Still have it. :)

[@briancuprisin4571]

My mistake. Which model?

[@Hike-it]

@@briancuprisin4571 I have the EX Light Down Anorak. Purchased it in 2015. Definitely a great jacket.

[@nrrve.1]

Wearing same pair of underwear for 2 weeks 🤮🤮🤮🤢🤮

[@SophisticatedDogCat]

Get over it, snowflake. Plus, you could always do camp laundry.

[@gavinnaylor786]

You fell hard down the hole of consumerism. Be free, spend your life down the trail. You need practically none of this. It's just some ego thing to be cooler than the next punter by being lighter. What an insanity.