how I pack my pack - backpacking the Lowest To Highest Route

[@vegancst]

I really like how simple your approach is... I tend to over-plan and get sort of stuck in that instead of just getting out there, and you have helped me remember to chill out!

[@Turnoutburndown]

That Z-Lite technique is BRILLIANT!

[@RoughingItWithRuth]

Thanks! I also don't use compression sacks. I've found that just stuffing sleeping bags and clothes in actually reduces the "dead space" that you often get around compression sacks, so you can fit more into your pack :)

[@86joeblow]

Your enthusiasm is very refreshing! Contagious actually.

[@matthewparker7515]

New subscriber, I enjoyed this video and I learned a few new things on how to better pack my backpack. It was great to meet ya near Bishop Pass a few weeks ago. I hope you had a good trip on the SHR.

[@jrmoses4527]

I've seen your Dirty Avocado rock from Casa De Luna in three PCT hiker videos this season. Random. Cool.

[@jessiporch7715]

This is such a good gear review. Also, that fanny pack support trick is blowing my mind!

[@CoteziHikes]

Cotopaxi Bataan Fanny Pack! It's great.

[@AndrewTailorBosher]

Thanks for sharing, I picked up some good tips! I also recently had the idea of using the hip pack as a pack support-thats wicked- I’d like to know how that went for you. I’ll be moving moving to Boulder soon, maybe we can go for a hike sometime. peace

[@brettkeller8168]

Two questions... how did you get those rounded corners on the zlite so perfect, and do you hang your food in the shopping bag? It seems like most people either hang or rely on the opsac.

[@CoteziHikes]

Laser focus 🤓 I sleep w my food and it’s worked out for the most part.

[@ellengrabau5685]

@@CoteziHikes I always slept with a snack until lately. Would highly recommend hanging food now. It helps everyone out bc bears are becoming drawn towards the frequently used trails (CO). They can smell a tic-tac. Very much becoming a problem with the increased visitation and hiking in our state.

[@zanderbalthasar2138]

Grocerie outlet has some thicc grocery bags🔥

[@daveinstlouis7296]

Great Idea with the Pack, How you like the M-50 so far? Just got 1 and looking for a cpl of lens for it. Happy Hiking

[@CoteziHikes]

I think it does the job. I shoot w a neutral color profile w it (not raw) so that I have some flexibility w color grading in post. I played around a bit w the T7i for a bit before hesitantly deciding on the m50. I like dslrs better but they’re so hugeeee.

[@CoteziHikes]

The kit lens is good enough for me right now but I’m looking at the 50.

[@mummylishus]

I know I'm a little late to the game but what pack are you using? Loved this video! Thanks for sharing your mad genius stuffing skillz!

[@CoteziHikes]

Pa'lante Packs Simple Pack (it's an old model they don't make this exact pack anymore)

[@dylanbrown859]

This is a great video! I love how you pack your zlite but I do have one question: what draws you to the Pa’lante as opposed to something bigger like a ks40 seen as it only weighs an ounce or so more? It looked like the Pa’lante was almost full.

[@CoteziHikes]

Idk Idk this is just all I've had pretty much and it just works. I'm open to trying diff packs in the future! I love how most UL packs now are pretty much replicas of Palante but with their own little tweaks!

[@janefreeman995]

Hey I thought I invented that fanny pack trick. 😅 I have a lumbar pack from KS gear and a smaller pack that I nestle on top. I like cotopaxi, too. They have some fair market ideals and colorful things. I also have the very same A ltras in that greenish / orange combo shown in the pre hike video. Older model. Hiking 2-3 hours a day in them.... preparing for a long haul!

[@Overnunderrr]

Omg....... the Fanny pack ... game changer! 🤯🤯 Ty so much

[@markhughes1651]

Have you (or anyone else for that matter) had any issues with carrying your pack (as a carry on) along with your trekking poles? TSA almost didn't allow me to carry on my trekking poles on a trip out to Oregon back in March of this year (2020). I might have mentioned that I had to use them due to a feigned disability .... aka a bummed leg ;) They weren't going to let me take them until i uttered the work "disability" !

[@flashmanv3260]

Great video, thanks

[@jeffreybarajas281]

Thank you for sharing your videos. Lots of good information and tips. But also i enjoy your personality, your jokes and when you laugh at yourself..lol😃 makes me smile.

[@CoteziHikes]

aw thanks :')

[@MichelleRose-ph7ip]

base layer, jacket the only clothes?

[@Larry3043]

Great video thanks for sharing and love how you used your sleeping pad to put some support into the pack. Amazing idea!

[@CoteziHikes]

More pro-tips where that came from! 😉

[@jhonyermo]

Omaiga. Starting w/ the sleep pad, smart smart smart / stuff sacks I agree, like having a pack full of cannon balls. BTW LA county has exactly the grocery bags you want. 10¢ and last forever. If you know anybody in LA, have them send you a chingo of them from Von's or Ralph's or any other store. • I sure learned a lot of good stuff. Looking forward to your next video. Muchas Thankius !

[@kalastajanvoima2]

Nice trick with the fanny pack. Some older military gear was supposed to work like that. There was a gear belt with pouches on the back . The day pack was supposed the rest on that.

[@kennethmccomas82]

What do you do if you have a wet tent. Do you still put it next to your sleeping bag

[@CoteziHikes]

If the tent gets wet it’s fine cuz it goes inside it’s own cubes fiber bag before I put it in my pack. But yeah on any other hike I usually would have my pack lined with a tall trash bag just didn’t really think I’d need it on this hike.

[@WyeExplorer]

So, we'll call that the 'shove sack.' Very good. Mark

[@CoteziHikes]

PERFECT.

[@WyeExplorer]

@@CoteziHikes Indeed, I thought so. Peace!

[@janefreeman995]

Hi Cotezi, I was just made aware of a vegan meal company (dried) called Leafside. The meals, smoothies, breakfast bowls look delicious at 7.99 apiece. I'm going to try a few out. I also build my own or supplement meals with greens and fruit powders from Znaturals.... they have bulk that makes it affordable. I get my chaga there. Best wishes.

[@paxvenus6476]

I love your channel, so glad YT recommended it to me, been binge watching it! One question - I thought everyone has to carry a bear canister. Or is it the particular route you took?

[@mp747]

I love your style, just taking what you really need :) !

[@7janick7]

You're vegan, like hiking and are so freaking cool? I can't tell how sympathetic you are :)

[@cameronhirtle7316]

Yo what size of pot do you roll with is that a 450 or a 550ml?

[@itshardgettinganame]

Really like your fanny pack (or bum bag as we say in the U.K. lol) solution for spreading the load of your full pack 😊👍

[@BlueBoyBackpacking]

Hey Cotezi, sweet packing. What if your tent, the Plexamid, is wet? Does the stuff sack keep the water from seeping into your down sleeping bag directly below your wet tent? I also learned a few good techniques from this vid too. Hey what is that sweet yellow top you are wearing? It looks super comfy and warm! Blue Boy

[@CoteziHikes]

hi! yeah the cubes fiber stuff sack the tent comes in is waterproof so when the tent gets wet I just have to shake it out a bit but once it's in the sack it doesn't get anything else wet. the top is the crew sweater from Melanzana :) Thanks!

[@BlueBoyBackpacking]

@@CoteziHikes Thanks Cotezi. I have a blue (of course) Plexamid too but I did not realise it was seam sealed. Will have to remember that. Oh cool, a Melanzana Crew sweater, boy they make some good tops don't they. Will have to look at getting one to try some time. Hey, I know how this works and how nice it feels to get specific positive feedback so this is what I liked about your video and what new tips I got out of it. 1) For low volumn frameless pack cut off and round off corners of foam pad and line pack on three sides to create structure - very cool Cotezi, I like ! 2) Compression / Stuff Sacks Suck and slow your packing process way too much. I have heard this many times but when you verbalised that it just slows you down and its another painful step to go through to stuff your sleeping bag into a compression bag etc - I went - Bazinga! Thats so true. I am so slow to pack up my gear from camp - often the last person - I have way too many steps, bags, compression sacks etc. Thanks for the clarity 3) Food bag - just a plastic shopping bag - I love that - its so much fast, more flexible and practical way to contain your food. I have realised I hate roll top bags of all kinds. 4) The way you fold your packs roll top - rather than clip it and roll it - Its so much faster and makes you more likely to go into and out of the top of your bag as you skip the labour intensive unrolling, then rolling up again. 5) Fanny pack as a load bearing mechanism for your pack - Brilliant girl! Thumbs up. You are a smarty! Love it all. Thanks again - Blue Boy Ultralight. Can't wait for your next video on the topic of..... ! lol - nice

[@phrayzar]

Fanny pack=genius mode

[@swizzeyyy]

Had to give you a thumbs up for the “ayeee” hahahahaha

[@tictachikes6156]

Second pillows are the way to go. If I’m not in bear country I use my food bag as the bottom pillow - never heard anyone else mention a second pillow before. I just thought I was being luxury 😂

[@CoteziHikes]

I use my food as my foot pillow too (sometimes). Pillows r great 🤗 idk how much I like my pillow tho. Might switch...

[@friarrodneyburnap4336]

Is there a 4 season Ultralight tent...? Is the base weight different for 4 season Ultralight...thru hiking? P.S. Does anyone have a 4 season Ultralight gear list they can share...please?

[@nikkit1022]

Where did you get your sweater that you're wearing? I love the color!

[@CoteziHikes]

melanzana in leadville, co :)

[@justinfournier3894]

beautiful! great gear. thanks for sharing

[@TheTravelVlogger]

Some great tips that will definitely help me on my next hike! I just did the Camino Del Norte and am hooked on long distance hikes and bike touring. new sub :)

[@Datsyzerberg]

Dude, love that you've got a camo quilt. Like your pack cover too🤙

[@patrickn578]

That fanny pack hack is genius!

[@CoteziHikes]

Saved my back on the heavy dayzzz :)

[@uclimb3]

I just found your channel. Very impressive loadout. A pillow is a must for me too. Awesome. 👍👍👍.

[@novicehiker6897]

Cool beans

[@jhonyermo]

Cool beans is exactly right !

[@BackpackingVideos]

Curious-what camera are you using? Edit: I see. The Canon m50. I should have watched the rest of the video!

[@CoteziHikes]

amzn.to/2E0vOj9

[@BackpackingVideos]

Cotezi Hikes thanks! Are you still using the RX100 these days?

[@CoteziHikes]

no! it's still broken from last summer :(

[@jorischmalz554]

I love your glasses!! Where did you get them?!?! Also I feel like as a fellow vegan thru-hiker we’d be best friends. Love your channel! 💛

[@CoteziHikes]

Zenni Optical! Thank you

[@PanduCONTROLZHidayat]

love this pack!

[@rachelbeyondhorizon9726]

Great video!! ♡ Wath is the tent that you use ?

[@CoteziHikes]

the tent in this video is the plexamid by Zpacks. HAven't used it too much though. I mainly have used the solplex in the past.

[@kevinloy440]

I wanted to be just like you, except you know a male. So i ordered a cotopaxi 3L and think that mine is even prettier than yours. Love that some pinay/pinoy made it on their own terms. Hopefully your trick works with new waymark evlv on its way and someone 6'... Even over video, you have an infectiously positive personality that makes me smile, aloha from hawaii🤪😸 Might run into you on pct this year? or new goals?

[@luboyanev]

Thanks for sharing, an interesting future video would be a review of the plexamid beta and maybe even comparing it to the duplex

[@DebCampos]

I use reusable nylon shopping bag. Waaay better!!

[@ovenordstrom4601]

Be Cautious....Plexamid tent has a squared off peak with 2 unfixed sharped edge bars. If they get lose or break, the tent will be destroyed. So be careful when pack it. My tent was destroyed before I used it, on my first look, packed it up and saw several holes. Z-pack will not replace it.....

[@CoteziHikes]

Noted! Thanks :)

[@Robbietoppert]

Hey! In a video I saw of you, you said that you are vegan. I was wondering if your quilt and your puffy are down free? If so, where did you get them?

[@CoteziHikes]

My quilt is not my puffy is: amzn.to/2vO9lBn

[@allencrider]

So, what's that hard flat spot on that new tent for?

[@brettkeller8168]

It spreads out the peak of the tent so the headroom is a little better. I you look up a picture of the plexamid it'll make sense right away.

[@CoteziHikes]

Thanks for explaining 🕺🏻

[@allencrider]

@@brettkeller8168 Aha!

[@bretthikez6567]

I like the idear of cutting the sides of the Z lite..great vid..

[@CoteziHikes]

I also cut the side about an inch on each sideeee 💁‍♀️

[@bretthikez6567]

niceeeeee...yeah I love using mine to chill by the fire and as a second layer of warmth to my pad when it gets below prolly ,25 when I'm on winter trips....hope you enjoy any future hikes..

[@garrycleak3055]

As charming as ever,, 🥰 with love from an Australia fan

[@emmathompson2265]

where is your shirt from?

[@CoteziHikes]

melanzana leadville!

[@JChurchua]

What's the overall weight? Great video, you're really comfortable in front of the cam.

[@CoteziHikes]

slightly over 9 lbs if you include the fanny pack and all the stuff inside it which includes a 14 oz camera. haha. you should see all the stuff I cut out 😭

[@JChurchua]

@@CoteziHikes mm. Cotezi's Blooper Clip? Sounds entertaining

[@Supaazn84]

@@CoteziHikes Hello great video! so is the overall weight just over 9 lbs with food water and fuel? lol that just seems super duper light with food and water.!

[@BackpackingVideos]

How do you like the Plexamid? I just got mine in a few days ago...may replace my Hexamid. I'm trying to figure out how to pack the thing--the rectangular thingy is kinda hard to fit in my pack. Thanks for the video!

[@CoteziHikes]

video coming soon!

[@donaldpang]

Hi what about your spare clothings? Thanks

[@CoteziHikes]

my spare clothing are those 2 baselayers mentioned in the video, along with the two extra socks, and my Patagonia micro puff hoody :). the only two things I forgot to include in the video are my fleece gloves and neck gaiter (which I stuff on the outside mesh pocket).

[@donaldpang]

@@CoteziHikes Got it. Thanks for sharing and take care out there.

[@JBOutdoorsAndMore]

Awesome job on the video. Loved it . You have mu subscription would love to have your support as well. Thanks for sharing ATB Joe 😎👍🏻

[@cozmo3778]

Your too dam adorable I like you’re style so simple and easy going where ya from sweetie!! ?

[@AntaniaK]

I have a girl crush on 😘😂

[@consciousevolution6575]

i love your shirt!

[@CoteziHikes]

r u jellyyyy @melanzana_leadville

[@mars_hikes967]

You deserve the nobelprice in hiking for not having your sleeping pad on the outside. On the outside these things just act like spoilers or sails. And they leave a goofy impression. Way better like this.

[@CoteziHikes]

I had doubts when the thought of stuffing a Zlite into my palante first crept to mind but was very pleasantly surprised when it worked out. Not gonna lie tho I get jealous of ppl being able to take their pads in and out easily to lay or sit on throughout the day 😅

[@Jaimelapoesie]

Can we get a definition on the word 'obstrucive'? (12:21)

[@CoteziHikes]

ob·tru·sive /əbˈtro͞osiv,äbˈtro͞osiv/ adjective noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive way.

[@SKULLKR3W]

socks shouldnt go in a food bag

[@CoteziHikes]

There r worse things in life...

[@janetted8885]

like a bear confusing your feet with bagels? 🤣

[@jhonyermo]

Goofy thing to say

[@JheyVbee]

You are so cute🙂❤️ take care always! And good luck to your next adventure 👌🏽✌🏽💪🏾👣

[@tonysilverfox2828]

Fancy bottom lol cool video, cheers

[@piolaappleseed6]

Just shove it 🤷

[@CoteziHikes]

Y not?!