Hayduke Trail Thru Hike 8.5lb Ultralight Gear List

[@JupiterHikes]

As always thank you for following along! I am really looking forward to this one 🙂

[@brycedunlap]

Hayduke has been on my list of "somedays" for long time. Im super excited to watch this one when your done.

[@Casual_BackPacking]

Wow that sounds hard

[@eric_festinger]

How does your camera perform when the weather is rainy or cold?

[@sam382]

Just remember when in Utah if you don't like the weather just wait a few hours it can change frequently throughout the day especially in the Springtime. Beware of flash floods. It can be sunny where you're at but raining miles away but can still affect where you're at.

[@andaultralight]

I'm so excited for you two to be hiking the Hayduke! Best of luck, and enjoy the adventure. I'm looking forward to the trail videos. 👍🏽⛺🌵

[@014D]

A moment of silence for all ultralight hikers who got blown away by the wind.

[@tiagomateiro]

🤣😂

[@Kyemech]

🤣🤣🤣

[@airodjames]

💀💀 im ded

[@stevethirdcitymo6527]

😂

[@rjbracken09]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@KevinSmith-wr1sy]

You always crack me up when you pull out that gossamer gear pad 😂

[@1992AJL]

I have so much respect for thru hikers who decide to carry bigger/heavier camera gear for better image quality. Us viewers are lucky as hell!

[@JupiterHikes]

I will remember this comment in two weeks when I am inevitably complaining about my camera lol

[@ExploringCanadaInfo]

Totally, full respect for the extra effort to carry camera equipment and use it.

[@MarkChivers-z1u]

I used the peak design capture clip on the Everest base camp trek to carry my Fuji XT-3 and similar sized f2.8 zoom. honestly, I barely noticed the camera.

[@stuartb9194]

Way too many desert creepy crawlies out there for me not to bring a tent rather than a tarp. You're a brave lad, have fun out there.

[@samueljlarson]

Yes. I'm wondering why not a better sleeping pad too, but to each their own.

[@MrA1582000]

Sunscreen, benedryl, first aid,soap,spare underware, bandana. Falls are likely on this trip. Sun harsh also.

[@machinegoat2280]

a bug bivvy can work wonders

[@Toro153]

That's the Jupiter gear list we've all grown to love

[@mercylessplayer]

3.8kg and like 800g of that is camera equipment! Mad impressive, looking forward to seeing the footage

[@NicoKupfer]

I carry also a drone and tripod for my videos, and it's about 2kg, it feels like a massive commitment sometimes

[@rachescakes]

I’m looking forward to the cold soaking video. Happy trails!

[@screwnacorn]

the piece of foam is back.. 🥲

[@Foggyfrog-]

It's been missed

[@lukasbesseghir1480]

After watching your video's for years, I did it... I bought the Colombia shirt! 😅

[@JupiterHikes]

I love them!! I hope you enjoy

Silver Ridge ✊ Try sun hoodie - shirt - soft shell combo

[@wiskirz]

I think this was very much so a good gear breakdown for this trail

[@vanCapere]

Little tip for the leukotape: round the edges to help with unwanted peeling.

[@Go-zi1py]

You should make Jupiter one of your ultralite tents!! I think you're about the same height! How To Build The Lightest DCF Tent - @montmolar MYOG great video!!

[@JupiterHikes]

A really great tip!! I sometimes do this, but often am too lazy lol

[@sgtpickles1319]

Been getting into more ultralight not as a true weight savings but rather to fit more gear for my young kids to start going with us on trips. Sub-30lbs base weight may not classify as UL but for a family of 5 it is. Love the videos as always 👍

[@JupiterHikes]

I think the classification is different depending on the trip! Like a winter trip, would be dangerous with an UL pack. I think trips with kids would be dangerous, in a very different way, if you forced them to go sub 10 ;)

[@rachescakes]

I think that’s great. My first aid kit is much more robust as I need ibuprofen, benedryl, etc in kid doses and have needed them. I used to end up carrying some of my kids’ things too in order to help them lighten their packs.

[@davidsterne2036]

The Peak Design clip was a game changer for me. Love it.

[@noeleneproud5334]

Thanks so much for the video. Look forward to your cold soak recipes, the peanut butter jar and spoon "here's my cook kit"

[@timtrampenau3050]

Great video makes me think back to my backpacking trip to Papoose Lake in the Salmon Trinity Alps in 1972, what heavy gear I carried. Gerry external frame, Svea stove, boy-scout cook kit, nylon pup tent, aluminum canteen, cans of Dinty Moore stew, heavy leather Lowa hiking boots (with red laces no less) at least I had a down bag. Cheers and good luck!

[@ExploringCanadaInfo]

That Leukotape hack with the packing slip backing is gold!

[@meirchaimo6960]

Make sure to "seam seal" the bottom seam of the nylofume bag with packing tape. I've found many small holes at the seam!

[@pimacanyon6208]

no Gaiters? I'm sure you know about Dirty Girl Gaiters, right? I had two pair for years, but never could get the velco to stay glued to the shoes I was wearing. Now the Altras have the velco on the rear of the shoe already securely attached, so I'm wearing mine and loving them. I do a lot of walking and hiking in southeaster AZ where it's rocky and sandy. The Gaiters keep the sand and pebbles out of my shoes.

[@JupiterHikes]

Had some dirty girl gaiters back in 2015! I just don't like using gaiters in general, regardless of the benefit

[@henrihesse1142]

Haha, very suprised to see Suunto compass there. I'm a Finn and Suunto is a Finnish company that produces their products here in Finland

[@djalahmet]

I've been following your channel for years and have always looked to you as a mentor in the ultralight backpacking community. I must admit, I was initially disheartened to see the shift in your recent videos toward heavier, more comfortable tents and sleeping pads. It felt like a departure from the ultralight principles that drew me to your channel in the first place. The essence of challenging oneself with minimalist gear seemed lost, and I was left feeling a bit disconnected from the ethos that I so admired. Seems you're circling back to the roots with tarp camping and cold soaking meals! Keep sharing the wilderness with us.

[@JupiterHikes]

I never left, I just wanted to show others that my way isn't the best way for everybody, and here's all these other options I think are great

[@Reskamo314]

So happy for you hiking season is back. Can't wait for the videos

[@mariac7069]

Can't wait to see your adventures on the Hayduke! Safe travels!!

[@mattfinch3895]

Really looking forward to seeing this. Fabulous. Thank you for sharing.

[@_crane_7475]

Can't wait for the video(s) of your time on the Hayduke. Good luck, and happy trails! Much love from AL, USA!

[@jaketucson520]

Been looking forward to a cold soaking video for a while! I'm section-hiking the AZ Trail and want to test this method on one of my future sections. I've learned a lot from these gear videos you've done! Thanks so much for sharing all your experience!

[@jeffreycarman2185]

The camera gear outweighs the sleep system! Thanks for prioritizing us, the viewers!

[@TheJoePavlik]

Hope you have a great time. I could never do a tarp. Can't wait to see the videos.

[@manintheglass]

Watching this as I pack for my trip down to the Escalante area next week. Gonna do Coyote Gulch as an overnight and then some day hikes through slot canyons. Excited to see your Hayduke videos!

[@jhonyermo]

I sure am looking forward to watching and listening and learning Thanks again Jupe Also looking forward to the cold soak info. Good walking to you and Sprocket.

[@former4326]

I always enjoy your videos. Thanks. Have a great time on the Hayduke. I look forward to following along!

[@SigfridSWE]

Love the platepus filter. Used it last year on the pct. My favorit filter

[@ChristyHikes]

Jupiter, super excited for you and Sprocket! Best of luck and good legs to you both. I'll certainly be watching and can't wait to see your amazing footage and narration. Yes safe out there!

[@niccolog2166]

As someone who is getting into photography , the camera clipper looks like a fantastic idea!

[@LinzYoutube]

Darn tough will send a new pair, but it might not be the same pair, and it took me and my partner a month and a half to get our replacement pair. Either way, it's a nice sock and pretty awesome that you can keep getting new pairs for worn darn tough socks.

[@JupiterHikes]

Interesting! They've usually just given me store credit to buy the same as what I had previously

[@LinzYoutube]

We also had to pay 26 dollars Canadian for shipping, but that was for three pairs of socks.@@JupiterHikes

[@AndrewSkalak]

Thanks for the video! I totally respect the 1/8 foamlite, but I have always thought that camp selection (fresh grass, pine duff, soft base) was a huge part of that choice. Having hiked quite a bit in southern Utah, I am wondering what your process is for site selection and preparation for sleeping in sand or very sandy soil.

[@cue138]

Awesome to see Anda UL in the kit. I recently got myself a burrito bivy. Can't wait for weather to be better(rain mostly...) to start testing it out.

[@stevenbrewer8788]

I can't wait to watch your Hayduke videos! A few thoughts about your gear list: the bidet might not be the best for long-water carries. Consider tying a 10-foot section of line to your pack for lowering into canyons. I've just started on my Hayduke journey, but I found that leg protection (especially gaiters) was crucial. Happy trails, Jupiter!

[@JupiterHikes]

My partner is carrying some cordage, but from what we hear it's more necessary when solo, where as a couple we can just pass packs back and forth more easily. Still, we do have it 'as a group' !

[@davidmersiovsky]

Nice, i use the frog toggs too!

[@ofthenearfuture]

The Hayduke sounds like a wild hike! Best of luck and look forward to your videos from the trail

[@BaltistaniBoys]

Absolutely amazing helpful. Thanks for sharing your adventure. I recommend you visit the himalayan mountains k2 and Nangaparbat view point from one place moses peak. Add this sound in your bucket list.

[@DDF1408]

Love that shirt too! It's great over something like the alpha (I use an airmesh), blocking wind to make a nice warm combo. Have a great hike and thanks for the vids!

[@rwg727]

I hiked the AZT 2023 Oct 1st . I did the whole thing without socks and no sunglasses. no cooking(raw vegan, dried fruits and veg, nuts seeds). Topo Athletic last way longer than Altras

[@Kyemech]

Ah hell yeah. Can't wait for the next vid!! 🤘

[@sweetbodhisoul891]

Another great video! A special thanks for the info about the Coros dongle! I have Coros also and happy to know I don't have to take the whole entire cord! Wishing you an awesome hike :)

[@JupiterHikes]

The little dongle for me actually works better than my cord! So I just use it all the time now even at home

[@backkat9475]

Looking forward to the trip vids! Something that doesn't have a lot of info. Good luck. Still can't imagine sleeping on that thin GG pad...lol!

[@Breadman-k6d]

Just stumbled over the *Senchi Designs Alpha 60 Crewneck* online randomly yesterday. Seeing you bring one confirms to me that that is what I'm going to get! Thanks Jupiter! I think I'll go for the hoodless one, as I'm also planning to finally make the transition from merino T-Shirt to a sun hoodie. Don't want too many hoods on at once 😂

[@JupiterHikes]

They're awesome!! Nothing lighter out there, and from what I understand the warmth to weight ratio is also as good as it gets.

[@Breadman-k6d]

@@JupiterHikes wow, thanks for the reply! Looking forward to follow your progress on the Hayduke trail! I always feel a bit guilty when clicking one of your gear videos, because I know they might not be your favorite to do - but that you have to do them to make a living. Just know that you have fans who really enjoy your other content too. Loved the recent campsite selection video!

[@lenoredisman3192]

Can't wait to see this hike, been waiting for someone to attempt this, would love to do but with a guide. Good luck and have fun

[@trashlight1]

You are crazy my dude. Hope you have a great time out on the trail and I can't wait to see the videos about it! :D

[@RC-qf3mp]

I just bought the dongle for the Coros. Thanks Jupe. The bucket hat looks cool but it’s not providing much sun protection. Am I missing something about it? The bigger hats can look goofy, but I love the protection.

[@JupiterHikes]

The dongle is awesome, and even works better than the cord that came with my coros! Nice to not have to carry that, and mess with it every night to get the right angle to charge

[@JupiterHikes]

And not missing much. It's better than a baseball hat, basically. I like to have my hearing, and the giant sun hats provide a lot of protection, but all day all I hear is the fabric of those sun hats.

[@ropersix]

So if you're using the 20 degree quilt because it's likely to get colder at night, but no sleeping pad with an r-value, is the assumption that the ground gets heated up during the day, and will provide some warmth through the night? But I know nothing about the desert, and am really looking forward to this one, too. The Hayduke seems a little mysterious and isn't covered much at all on KZbin.

[@jeffreyrule8143]

Best of luck on the Hayduke.

[@rkatrails]

You did a great job modeling your clothing for this trip, especially the Columbia shirt.😊 You always crack me up with your absolute minimalist gear kit. Kudos to you for being able to get by with so little. But I don't know how you can sleep comfortably with only a little 1/8th" foam pad. I use one of those too, but put it under my nice comfy NeoAir XTherm pad to keep it from sliding inside my nice cozy Big Agnes Copper Spur tent. Looking forward to your videos of the upcoming Hayduke Trail!

[@JupiterHikes]

Funny enough, sprocket is also using the same type of pad!

[@maxwestman7319]

if you like the Columbia shirt you should definitely try to get your hands on the yamatomichi merino wool shirt.

[@colbypark1311]

Oooh, so glad you are coming back to my State! Isn't Utah so unique? You've got the epic scenary of the Unita Highline trail and then something like the Hayduke which is just as epic but very different.

[@JupiterHikes]

Utah is the best!! I'd rather live here than most places for sure

[@JackHawkinswrites]

Hayduke Lives!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@WALKITOFFDavidSmith]

Can’t wait to follow along. Happy hiking to you both!

[@phillipp1399]

Such an awesome adventure. Can’t wait to see how everything goes, especially navigation challenges and solutions. I wonder what the weight difference would be for a nicer little compass that would let you mark a bearing if you wanna not be checking the phone so often. Only a couple of degrees can make a difference in an hour 😬 … but I’d guess your plan is stronger than my uninformed fear!

[@matthockman]

God bless you man that looks to be about the most uncomfortable sleep setup I have ever seen 😂. Slick ultralight setup otherwise though!

[@NewsViewsAndTruth]

Got the cleaning coupler for my sawyer filter, and that allows me to do a gravity filter with the 2L bag and a bottle threads onto the output. I need to increase my water drinkage.

[@rodoutdoors]

That's cool the tarp is 9 feet wide at the head end. That should be plenty of coverage for the both of you. I just tried out the 7x9 Borah Gear silpoly tarp and ultralight bivy in wide and it worked out great. Nice camera system. Looking forward to checking out the footage.

[@northwestwalking]

Looking forward to watching your adventure!

[@misterbuckets]

Hell yes! I have the same wallet in the same colorway. Great little thing.

[@JuanRamirez-jm9bp]

Thanks, I'm very interested by this trail!

[@paddle_hike]

Always fun to watch your gear lists ... I love the platypus filter.. never failed me. (You are a beast to to sleep on a GG thinlight pad like that hahahaha) Take care and good luck on this journey.

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

YESSS been rocking the Ombraz LOVE them so much ordered a second pair!!✊️🔥✌️💚

[@777lifeisgood]

Just got a similar camera set up. Love your content 🔥

[@ckb1137]

One suggestion I can make to lighten up a bit would be your power bank. Nitecore makes some fantastic lightweight ones. The carbo 20,000 is their lightest and has quick charge, the NB 20,000 has 4 different ports if that's interesting and the summit 20,000 is designed for low temperatures. You should be able to save 2 to 3 ounces without giving up much. I have the classic NB 10,000 and I love it. I suppose you could carry two of those but that's extra work to charge two banks so I recommend the carbo 20,000 instead. Now I just need nitecore to pay me some money for schilling them lol

[@JupiterHikes]

I actually have one of those, but this one I am using charges faster which has been more of a priority for me on past hikes. Still worth considering just using the nitecore tho, as speed on this hike isn't a uter huge priority!

[@1z1zmike]

Sounds like a fun trip. Thanks!🙂🙏

[@geokite]

Great gear advice; just got that shirt, wow, exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks so much

[@ryanmcdonough6179]

Excited for your trip!

[@TheHikingChick1]

Can't wait to follow along!

[@rwg727]

no blisters either. haven't worn socks in about 15 years. I run without socks also

[@chaddodd7082]

How do you stay warm with only 1/8 inch sleeping pad?

[@rwg727]

I did'nt carry a towel, I didn't use tp either.. I used sticks and stones and I dug a hole with sticks, stones, hand, or foot. saves weight there.

[@TrippinSober]

Your channel is inspirational dude! I love it!

[@leviantuna8553]

I hope the platypus works better for ya. The rubber grommet within the system started to tear after about 100 miles. Don’t strew it too tight too the bottle hopefully that will help.

[@JupiterHikes]

Great tip thank you! Same with Sawyer, don't screw too tight and it's awesome

[@landonthings]

GG foamie FTW, he’s back, baby!!! I gotta try it lol

[@tobiasottinger5200]

Love my Ciele bucket hat, got the Pokemon colors going

[@JohnOnEdge]

Excited for you. Have a good time! :)

[@hoser7706]

You are azstud for the lightweight cult. I still cannot believe you have mastered sleeping on that Thinlite pad and not become known as Cranky Hikes. Btw, you turned me on to that Rovy Von light and I ❤ it!!! Incredible. Love that it glows for in tent locating at night

[@denismoreau3646]

Enjoy the hike 😊

[@metouw]

11:05 Genuine question. Do you use the same water bottles for drinking/cooking and the bidet? I've never used a bidet in the wild before. I prefer to stay clean 'back there' on the trail and then again... don't you have "recoil water" hitting the butt and then fall back onto the bottle? In my mind it doesn't seem super hygienic in regards to the bottle if you have to drink from it afterwards? Please enlighten me, lol. Right now we use wet wipes and throw them out when we reach a trashcan but you do indeed create more trash and you have to carry them around for days as well...

[@cwesley2005]

Bro i love the lone peak 6s so much!!!

[@josephi6916]

Hey Jupiter, I noticed you're rocking the frogg toggs in this video. Did you switch back to it or is it just for that trip? Still haven't tried FT but interested in them.

[@josephakendrick529]

An exciting trip! 800-some miles: How much time are you allowing to walk it?

[@Astro80s]

Great video mate ❤

[@joshuasmith6928]

I cannot wait to follow along as well. One piece of gear that I missed was a bug net. As it warms up it will not be the mosquitoes but the GNATS!

[@JupiterHikes]

It was much considered but deciding to leave it behind, should I need one that's at least a very very easy thing to find along the way

[@lolobeans]

İ know you used to use the Kuiu UL fleece. Curious how the alpha hoody compares as far as warmth (as they are about the same weight)?

[@markgreen6437]

I have both. My take on it is: Kuiu is heavier, and better by itself(if I didn’t have a rain jacket) the alpha fleece is probably better when combined with a rain jacket, more breathable but more delicate / better in a wider range of temps.

[@ondrej_kraus]

Nice, thank you for the information

[@gingerpinoadventures]

Great video of your pack! We use Sony mirrorless cameras for many reasons. How well do you sleep on your sleeping pad?

[@robertsanders8866]

Nice. Have some fun out there don’t get lost.. 👍

[@vladd.i]

how do you fly when you need to check your backpack into checked luggage? I travel frequently for international hikes and I've been using the Zpacks Airplane Case in hopes that it can serve both as a cover for a backpack when flying and as a pack liner when hiking, but Dyneema kind of sucks for a waterproof pack liner because it develops pinholes (especially with the rough airport handling) and so it is barely waterproof anymore, which defeats the purpose of the liner on long rainy days. I would want to simply use a Nylofume pack liner but I would be nervous to check in my backpack with all the loose straps and pieces just hanging out on conveyor belts. unfortunately you can't bring tent stakes or trekking poles into carry on.

[@JupiterHikes]

I never ever check luggage, scares me too much. So the UL way is nice here as my bag is typically small enough to work as a carry on. Sometimes I will need to buy a knife, tent stakes, or tiny things when I get to my destination but that is ok with me

[@jblizzard962]

Why do you not put the gpx on your watch for navigation. Is that not much easier?

[@westcoastdean]

Super useful! Great vid!

[@davef5916]

The infamous gossamer gear pad. Not even a single hole in it. Man chooses his camp sites extremely carefully. We need a tutorial on ways to optimise for comfort with this thing man. Do you put divets in the ground around your shoulders and hips? Or do you just plank out like dracula in a coffin all night 🤣 comfort aside though, no idea how it isnt freezing on this thing, or how you even attach a quilt to it. So many questions.

[@michaelhyer3168]

Props to being tougher than me. I always need a tent to keep the bugs away and can’t sleep without a decent ground pad.

[@janefreeman995]

Yes, ticks are probably the most dangerous critter on any hike. Also, I lived some years in India. There's always stories of snakes getting cozy attracted to body heat. In the desert there's also scorpions. Not for me ...or a tarp with bug net at least.

[@MrA1582000]

Hayduke Lives

[@DylanIvens]

I encountered two spots on the hayduke where I had to take off my pack and lower it by rope for a short downclimb. Your route may differ, but make sure you've got a plan to protect the camera in that situation.

[@JupiterHikes]

Put it in my pack I guess 🙂

[@Jhollowed25]

Is Jupiter for sure using a Nylofume pack liner? In previous videos he just calls it a "garbage bag", so I'm not sure. I'm wondering because I also use Nylofume liners from GGG, but mine are significantly louder and more "crinkly" sounding. His sounds and looks different.