Minimalist Backpacking with the Atom Packs Nanu X25 Backpack

[@llo70422]

yes review, I'm in When you give a review I know you look into this in great detail. Thank you and please do more

[@josephrooney4725]

Love your content, Ryan. I would love to see more videos! Thanks for posting.

[@Pallinwithpat]

Good stuff. That pack looks great. Skill set is super important. I find overnighted to be do-able when you’re a family man/woman and a great opportunity to practice skills with low risk.

[@expatadventureturkey9324]

Of subject, I noticed your also wearing the INOV-8 G300. I currently use them for trail running, and have notice toenail issues even though they are sized up. I believe due to the over structured toe cap. What are your thoughts, thanks in advance. Great content well received…

[@BackpackingLightUSA]

These are G270's. I haven't experienced any toenail/toe cap issues ^rj

[@turkeyphant]

I love atompacks but I'd take an ultra fabric bonfus pack over the nanu in that scenario. I'd also take a trekking pole for my tent.

[@jodaboda1]

why a hexamid and not tarptent? I haven't watched all your videos, but it sounded like you preferred tarptent shelters.

[@BackpackingLightUSA]

The Hexamid is lighter and more compact for this type of kit / pack / trip.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

What quilt would you recommend?

[@BackpackingLightUSA]

In this video, Ryan's using a Katabatic Gear Chisos 40 *F down quilt - but that's discontinued. An equivalent quilt would be something in the 30 *F range from Enlightened Equipment like this one, which is one of our favorites: backpackinglight.com/gear/enlightened-equipment-enigma-quilt/

[@jurgschupbach3059]

any news about the Sarek Gear framed Backpack? I do not want to have a Instagram Account............

[@BackpackingLightUSA]

There's nothing particularly sophisticated or unique about Sarek Gear packs. They are reasonably well-made, use high-quality materials, are a seemingly reputable cottage brand, and offer good organization (pocket) options. They will comfortably carry loads up to about 20-25 pounds for most people.

[@eunos1800]

THAT light you haven't taken anything to hold your tent up

[@BackpackingLightUSA]

Below treeline in a mixed pine/spruce/fir forest - there's never any shortage of sticks and trees...

[@eunos1800]

@@BackpackingLightUSA I can go with the person holding the camera having a hiking pole or 2 (likely needed for their tent as well), but using sticks and trees for the Hexamid.... No way 1/ You'd have to find or cut a piece of wood the exact right height needed (no saw or knife shown in the load out) 2/ It's a DCF roof i know i'd sooner walk home again than use a stick to prop up my DCF shelter unless in a absolute dire emergency 3/ Stick + DCF + incoming storm........ 4/ Hexamid doesn't have peak loops 5/ If you left home intending to use trees/sticks to prop up the tent, why did you bring pegs?

[@zacharykuhns6060]

This seems like a city-pack that wants to be an overnight bag and makes some bad trade-off to get there. Mesh side pockets, no bottom pocket, and heavier fabric. Seems like the Atom 30 would fit this role better.

[@BackpackingLightUSA]

This isn’t a perfect solution. But we have an Atom 30 and it’s a lot bigger and a lot floppier when underpacked.