My First Attempt at Ultralight - Backpacking Evolution

[@alphabears6342]

I used to be an ultralight hiker and backpacker. Then I stopped and went back into normal camping and traditional backpacking. This is from camping and backpacking in over 6 different countries and train hopping. My last camping trip was to centralia, PA. Ultralight backpacking gear do not survive the abuse and torture that I put on my equipment. Now I am a traditional minimalist backpacker. I only take the essentials and few extras.

[@jeffreycarman2185]

I’m right there with you. The difference between ultralight (under 10 lb base weight) and light weight (under 20 lbs) is hundreds of dollars in costs or a near-complete loss of convenience. The people who use the 1/8 inch foam sleeping pad and a tarp, spend four or five times the money compared to what I’ve spent on gear and on top of that have to be very particular about where they set up camp.

[@GruntProof]

Outstanding! After serving as a Grunt, I started hiking and anything under 50 lbs was "light" for me 🤣 It took me a while to learn that carrying 30% of your body weight wasn't actually normal.

[@ewik939]

Haha same, used to tote around 30% of my body weight and get bruised hips and knee pain. Simply assumed that that was part of the game

[@Oldsparkey]

Good advice and congratulations on going lightweight ( 20 lb or less base weight ) in a 5 year period. I believe every backpacker has gone threw the change from heavy to lighter in some way. I started in the late 50's with a external frame pack.. Used a spare pot and pan from my mothers kitchen. Dads old army ( WW 2 ) sleeping bag plus a canvas tent. Then to a lighter ( 6 pound ) external frame pack and some aluminum gear and nylon tent. Next a internal pack 4 pounds and even some lighter gear as it was developed. Then I went with to the Ultralight gear. ( 10 lb or less base weight ) As a heart patient ( Implanted defibrillator / pacer & a Triple Bypass ) I decided to go ultralight without sacrificing comfort. A ultralight ( Cuben Fiber ) pack ( 10.5 ounces , 38 liter ) and gear with a base weight ( everything but the consumables ) in the 7 to 8 pound range. The same needs are meet ( Pack , Shelter , Food and Clothing , even some comfort items ) with lighter and more durable gear. I wounder what it will be like in another 60 years ?

[@vinceimp9581]

I truly appreciate the reasonable way you approach backpacking and base weight. It's much more realistic for me as compared to the more common approaches and gear you see from the vast majority of ppl on KZbin. Love the variety and the way you broke down the progression of yourself. Just got a static v sleep pad and I'm working my base weight and gear size down for kayak camping. Thx for all the great content always a pleasure!

[@bobcarrender2693]

I really like the style of your presentations... You mention and discuss the previous types of equipment that you have used and then do the same with the equipment that you have progressed to... It is great that you are in no way an equipment snob... You are the quiet guy that is there to encourage the new people to get out on the trail... Thank you...

[@troykool6275]

I'm 40 pounds overweight, so the best thing I can do is lose excess fat.

[@janefreeman995]

Check out 'second chance hiker' on KZbin currently hiking the PCT to lose 200 pounds. Very inspiring... about 1/2 way there in terms of weight.

[@orangescout1967]

I’m with you TK....I was at 40 and now I’m 30 pounds over....baby steps brother. We’ll get there ;-)

[@TK-rz6ni]

Nice name

[@48Volts]

Haha you can save weight just by eating salad :)

[@HikeRx]

@@48Volts ....funny enough...this summer I hiked a section of the JMT and the altitude killed my appetite. I only ate half my packed food. I lost 5 pounds from a single week-long trip. I was using my fat stores for energy.

[@rickfromvirginia]

Great video! I like the way you broke the weight down! Gives us a way to reduce but still be comfortable. Thanks again for another awesome video! Rick from Virginia.

[@BryceNewbold]

thanks Rick!

[@adventuresoffrostbeard4955]

I got about half way through this video and was like, “man, I need a beer”. Lol! Cheers to light weight gear!

[@BryceNewbold]

🍺🍺

[@MuskokaBros]

I fell asleep 💤

[@drawwithbeektor6329]

I got half way through the morning and thought this. 🍻... I might have a problem...

[@GoAdventure83]

I love seeing the evolution and man does it feel good when you start upgrading gear and shedding lbs! Go look at the some of the things I did as a beginner and tell me what you think! 🤣 Alot of it was just silly, but as silly as it was it worked and it's what got me into what is now my favorite thing to do in life.

[@2arobinson2]

New to backpacking and you are now my sensei. Thanks for all the great and reasonable information

[@BryceNewbold]

haha! learn you i will, grasshopper

[@midlifeadventures391]

Good info Bryce. I've had to drop gear weight as I've gotten older to be able to hike the same country I used to when I was younger. My thought is - Leave the backpack upgrade until the end. The volume and weight you end up with will dictate your choices in lightweight backpacks.

[@asulblue]

I just came back from my first backpacking trip with a base weight of 32lbs and very sore shoulders and back. Already thinking of how to drop the base weight for next time, thanks for the helpful video!

[@BryceNewbold]

awesome! good luck man!

[@neilbadger4262]

Andrew Skurka is a great point of reference when trying to ensure that you have all the essentials whilst stripping weight at the same time. He very rarely posts anything it seems but what he has is invaluable. An example is how he explains that trying to get extra warmth via a tent may add 10 pounds to pack weight whereas if you go for the same additional warmth via a sleeping bag/quilt, it may add only 1 pound in weight. I am trying to go one step further to reduce weight by instead of having a warm tent or sleeping bag/quilt is by wearing thermals whilst sleeping. This has the additional advantage that you essentially have an additional layer for walking in cold weather. Not sure if and how it will work though. Another thing is when it comes to footwear. Some military reference suggests that an extra pound of weight on your feet is like 10 pounds on your back. I know that the US tends to have a lot of purpose-built national trails like the AT, PCT and the CDT so trail runners tend to be the favored option. Lightweight, not waterproof and high durability. If however you are forced to road walking, approach shoes tend to do quite well though their traction on hills is something I do not get the chance to do very much. However, a pair of La Sportiva approach shoes weighing in at only 1.23 pounds (560 grams) have lasted roughly 700 miles on mainly road walking. If it is anything to go by, my pack has evolved over 8 years. I started out at 37.5 pounds including about 3 days worth of supplies to 24.25 pounds which includes food for 7 days and maximum water capacity of 3.5 liters. Without the food and water, it comes in at around 10 pounds but this includes a 1200 mile route guide. I hope this may be of some value and if not delete as appropriate. Good work though :)

[@nathansharp3193]

My first quilt is/was the Hammock Gear Econ Burrow 20°F, Wide w/Sewn Footbox weighing in right at 25oz. I got it on sale for just over $200US delivered. It's good all the way up to the temperature at which no quilt is needed, and I've used it down to the mid-20s comfortably. I haven't had the chance to take it all the way to 20° yet. It's the perfect quilt for me considering the price and the weight. I also want to believe that the Economy quilt is more durable than a Premium due to the heavier fabric, but I really don't know for sure. The sewn footbox has worked great even on warm nights. I've never wished I got the convertible footbox.

[@tinymetaltrees]

Thank goodness for that beer! For a moment there I wasn’t sure we were going to make it.

[@BryceNewbold]

it was a rough night for filming.. lol!!

[@AM-oq6nj]

Great video about stages of dropping weight. I was at 37 lbs for my first hike and working on dropping my base weight. I have 3 of my big 4 decided. Just need a 2-3 person light tent now....

[@peterlkelley]

I recommend saving up for a ZPacks 19-ounce Duplex or the Triplex. Crazy light and delightful to sleep in. I went for the Triplex for the extra room and flexibility to add a third person, bumped it up to camo for privacy, and it's still barely 24 ounces. Admittedly a pricey option but just think of it as three nights in a nice hotel :-)

[@jeffreycarman2185]

1:49 my first couple of backpacking trip (back in the early 90’s I used a sears-brand car camping sleeping bag, no pad (to be fair the insulation in the sleeping did not compact easily so it was actually pretty soft to sleep on), a borrowed Wetzel backpacking tent (divided between two people), and an external frame (aluminum frame) backpack that was missing its belt (someone in my family had picked this up at a garage sale). We ate cold canned beans, sandwiches, and apples. We used iodine tablets to disinfect our water. I think for cloths i had a cotton hoodie and jeans, I may have brought an extra pair of socks, but yea, we were camping at 6000 feet in the mountains and if the summer weather had turned I probably would have been in trouble.

[@TheWasatchGearReview]

Amazing how knowledge and a lil $ can change how good or bad a trip can come out. Always look forward to your vids.

[@BryceNewbold]

heck yea man.. thanks brotha

[@tylerk.7947]

Really dig your casual approach to ultralight hiking 🤙🏻

[@hikerJohn]

No tooth brush - floss only, no cook set, 22 oz tent. 24oz backback. 12 lb base weight. 33lbs with 6.5L of water and food for a 3 day 50 mile hike. The water was the first day of full sun hiking with no water supply for 20 miles. Dropped 5 pounds the second day. "Ultralight" is sub 10 pounds base weight.

[@janefreeman995]

Hmmm. I don't see it as snooty but as an aging hiker it adds longevity to something I love to do and being nimble is safer... easier on the knees. So I enjoy keeping up with ideas for going lighter while still being comfy.

[@mikegoodwin2386]

I haven't backpacked in almost 30 years and now I'm trying to get back in to it. I'm amazed at all the lighter gear available today. At first my attitude was that I don't need to be "ultra" lite, but I can get gear, like a roomier tent, a thicker mattress, a warmer sleeping bag, and still be a hair lighter than what I carried in the late eighties and early nineties. But watching these videos my mindset is changing towards halving my weight. Of course I'm carrying around 40 pounds more than I was back then, without a pack. I'd really like to change that. I think getting back out on the trail would be a huge step in the right direction.

[@janefreeman995]

@@mikegoodwin2386 Hi. It makes all the difference and it's surprising how comfortable and warm one can be. It just may cost a bit more. I would suggest a thermarest neoair xlite air mattress ... there is the neoair ubelite but the jury is still out on durability. There is a company called outdoor vitals that makes a 15 and 30 degree quilt that is less expensive than some of the others and still very lightweight. Check out zpacks for a tent like the duplex. Roomy so not skimping on comfort and crazy light. Check out gossamer gear, laurel mountain design, ula gear, zpacks, ks gear, hyperlite mountain gear... to name a few cottage companies for a backpack. I just got a very warm jacket from Enlightened Equipment that is around 6 ounces.They are more well known for their quilts. And there you have it around 4 pounds for the big 4; tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpack. Also, it sounds like not near the issue for you but there is a guy on youtube, Second Chance Hiker who is on the PCT right now and half way thru his goal of losing 200 lbs. Pretty inspiring. Personally I'm 60 and scrawny so the weight is especially noticeable. 😊

[@JimRodgers]

It's been a struggle for me, cutting weight from my gear. Often it's not the weight of the "big four" that gets me, it's all of the gadgets and gear that I bring with me. At one time I got my base weight down to less than 25 lbs and that was great, but over time that base weight has crept back up. This year, and on my next backpacking trip I'm going to try to go much lighter than I have been. Time to print out the old gear list and start making decisions on what stays home...

[@TainoXtreme]

Very good video. Very interesting. I got my backpack load from 50 pounds I raced past and 70 pounds artist worst 215 at his best and 18 at its worst. And I did it with very low cost backpacking gear and using the DIY concept a lot. I am still working on making my rain gear lighter. Thank you so much for sharing your video. God bless you.

[@AzukiReal]

I absolutely love these type of videos. Super High Quality. Keep being you Bryce :)

[@BryceNewbold]

Thank you 👍

[@es3907]

Dude when you mention your weights can u say what they are in grams to please

[@GODOFROCK22]

No joke. Your vids make me want to start my own channel. Thank you man!

[@thebigmoizt3270]

Robert Bonner don’t, you will fail. Don’t take this as motivation I’m serious and realistic, you will waste your time

[@BryceNewbold]

Thats great to hear Robert, so glad i can motivate people! Also dont listen to Victor. No offense Victor but its really not hard. just start making videos and try to improve them as you go. Took me a long time to get where im at but seriously not that hard. lol.. just be REAL!

[@nathansharp3193]

Subscribed! The best thing you can do to go lighter weight is to buy a digital scale. It will help you save a few grams here, a few grams there, and it all adds up to a lot of pounds. And it's free to leave something at home or to trade an item for another lighter one that you already own. I just bought a solar charging battery pack that weighs about 11 oz but gives me almost unlimited phone use (it's my camera and entertainment). It came with a crappy mini-USB cable that had a tiny iPhone lightning port adapter. The adapter is good, but the cable didn't work. I went through my computer bag where I store all the USB adapters I've collected over the years and found a six inch cable that has a strong click into the adapter plug. My two charging cables now weigh 10 grams (my old iPhone cable alone was over an ounce). I cut my toothbrush too! Any of the 'free' things you can do really should be done. They really do add up to a lot of weight. My whole electronics kit (headlamp, spare batteries for it, charging cables, wall adapter, battery pack, solar panels, headphones) weighs 23.5 ounces in a zip lock bag with a silica gel desiccant inside it. And as I said before, I have nearly unlimited power. I can imagine that if you went back in time fifty years and took a Smart Water bottle to show to hikers and explained that it's something that most people throw away in the future when it's empty they would be dumbfounded. They easily last a full year of abuse. Of course I do carry one extra lid and some duct tape just in case something happens. Lightweight can be cheap. It's not totally about getting things, it's about figuring out what you don't need to still be safe and have fun. My last big purchase to make to finish off my setup for the time being is a lightweight backpack. My goal was to get everything else whittled down so I know what size I need. My whole summer system (for 70°F and up) fits in a fanny pack now! My insulation for the teens to the sixties, plus extra layers is a bit too bulky for the fanny pack.

[@nathansharp3193]

Jacob Poucher : I didn't mention that weight includes my phone (my only camera) and a case. And it's unlimited power. If I chose to remove the solar panels from my battery pack I could, and then I'd just have to carry the weight of the battery. I prefer to make photos and videos all day and be able to entertain myself at night editing or viewing them and not have to worry about power. I like to lay in my hammock and play on my phone for at least an hour before I fall asleep. Therefore a solar panel makes sense for me. And I just bought my new backpack. A Granite Gear by Massdrop Crown X60. It can be a 1.5 lbs summer bag or a 2.5 lbs winter bag with all the fixin's available to carry all my winter stuff no problem. That purchase alone dropped my weight by about three pounds. I paid $100 for it. I'm well under 10 pounds for my summer setup with a hammock and unlimited solar power. I'd say I'm doing okay. I'm pretty sure my winter kit will be under 20 lbs with unlimited fuel in my woodburning stove and a full-size Sven Saw for large campfires. And 20 lbs should get me into the teens very comfortably. My new backpack should be able to handle a week of food with a 20 lbs baseweight.

[@danielholman7225]

Thanks again Bryce, I think this is my 2nd time they this video. Trying to learn how to drop the wt.

[@2secondslater]

There is sense in bringing enough water in the Australian bush as water sources are lacking in a big way in a lot of circumstances. Would be great to have easy access to water!

[@1FAST91SONOMA]

I'm putting together my first pack and I don't think I can lose much weight anywhere except my pad, sleeping bag, and maybe pot or water storage. I have the Klymit Luxe SL pad ($77.99) and it weighs 21.65oz is there a cheap lighter option that allows for similar sizing? Im a big guy in all dimensions and I have a bad back so I want something comfortable but I can't throw $250-$300 at a pad, is this pad a good choice or is there something better? My sleeping bag is a Kelty Cosmic Down 40 Long ($77.38) and it is the old center stripe model which is 2oz lighter than the newer model at 23.4oz I'd like to try a quilt but I'm worried that the hood missing will allow my pillow to slide around and leave my head uninsulated. Plus I can't for the life of me find a down quilt near this price. Wanting greater temperature range capability I went ahead and ordered a Sea to Summit Thermolite Reactor bag liner which is supposed to be good for another 25F. It weighs 13.55oz and cost me $59.36 I might just take that as a summer sleeping bag if it can handle that, I really don't get that cold at night so I would probably just use it as a sheet between me and the pad. 750ml Toaks pot weighs 3.6oz and costs $26.24 the 550 is $30 and saves an ounce. I feel like the extra room in the pot will make it easier to avoid spills plus the $3.76 and 1oz difference doesn't seem significant enough to bother with. I haven't bought the pot yet so I'd appreciate the feedback. Water - I know I could save a little here but again, it's not a lot. I have a 3L CNOC bag and 2 1L bottles totalling 5.3oz. My thinking is the 2.9oz 3L CNOC bag ($25) allows me to store more unfiltered water and it allows me to gravity filter plus that widemouth opening allows me to get into tiny trickling streams to catch whatever water I can or in a decent body of water I could scoop 3L and be gone in seconds. sure I could store 2 more 1L bottles for less weight than the one CNOC bag but the CNOC bag weighs .7oz less than 3 bottles while adding some features I might enjoy. Overall I feel like I'm doing pretty good on keeping the weight low and the price low as well, these are just the few areas I can see improving. The shelter is only 17.26oz with stakes and removable netting at a cost of $193.98 (six moon designs gatewood cape which doubles as a poncho with carbon fiber pole, coughlans hiker netting and 6 cheapo Y shaped stakes) The pack is a DCF Sub Nero I got used for $125. That is only 9oz. The new Ultra version weighs .7oz more so that's not a savings in weight or cost. I even tried to lighten up the tools I carry but I don't want to give up my pliers so the tool set is stuck at 2.35oz (leatherman Squirt Ps4 weighs 2oz. I got that used for $27 and I added a tiny little G1 flashlight from Wuben that weighs only .20oz for a cost of $8.99 with a tiny Toaks titanium carabiner which weighs 2g. I don't want to give up the pliers because they're so useful. They're my pot lifters and tweezers all in one on top of being pliers plus that multitool has the right size screwdriver for the drone I occasionally like to take out with me so it is a very useful tool. I could shave off .4oz by getting the Style PS from Leatherman but that is $70. Doesn't seem like a great value to save the weight of a single bic mini. with the big 4, water storage and filtration as well as cook set and tools I got the weight down to 6.72LB for $632.58 or under 6.8lbs for under $680 after tax and shipping. I feel like this was a compelling value overall. If anyone sees a good place to cut weight please let me know

[@BackpackingWithJason]

Really cool video Bryce. Very informative. Really enjoyed hearing your evolution.

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks Jason!

[@Doa616]

I recently lighten up more ,,, returned my osprey atmos 65 to a levity 45 also went from a 4 pound tent to a 1 pound 5 oz smd Gatewood cape and serenity net with a polycro ,,, the levity is a pound 12 oz I also use a Paria quilt that’s around 2 pounds but pretty good down to 30 degrees paired with a therm a rest neo air ,,, loaded up my pack with everything even with a Ursack bear bag with 4 days of food and it felt great I was even able to run up the stairs with it on lol but yea cool vid man

[@thetommantom]

I've managed to get my big 4 down to just under 5lbs. Blows my mind I can go sleep outside in the winter with a bag this light.

[@thetommantom]

@Bill Randall nice! I wasn't including clothing, food, water or filter, cooking utensils, or electronics.

[@thetommantom]

@Sparrow Flying I think I might save my secrets until I start making videos 😁

[@billiebluesheepie2907]

I’m at least a generation older than you and I backpacked in my youth with an 80 litre pack, cotton tent and fly, and heavy bulky sleeping bag, although I did have a relatively lightweight closed cell foam pad. My cook system was a trangia 27 spirit stove and pan set, and my new snazzy Petzl headtorch that took the old big 4.5 volt square battery. I dread to think how much that all weighed, but it was pretty common gear in the 80’s and we had lots of fun. I’ve gone through so many changes over the years, down to cold soak food, tarp and bivi etc. but in my middle age, hover somewhere in the middle. My ultimate joy these days comes from helping out with a scout troupe (...actually two!), and sharing my love of the outdoors and navigating safely with a whole new generation of hikers, they definitely keep me on my toes!

[@OlmanEg]

Love the video! Thank you it helped me. Been on my first 4 trips in the past 2 months, and my pack has been killing me. I pack bare bones, but I completely over due it, on survival stuff I dont actually ever need. Like I dont have to have 7 ways to start fire. Lol Anyway thank you

[@austieoutdoors9763]

i have only been wild camping 5 times so id say im a learner but my pack is about 3kg with tent and all my stuff like uhf vhf radio handheld and my power bank phone and stove ect

[@tj6111]

The definition of ultralight over the years went from 15...then to 12...then to 10...now to 6. 10.8 lb base weight here, helinox included 🙌🏼

[@erickortiz9121]

I liked your video very much. I liked it so much I just subscribed to your channel. You are very assertive about everything you said. In an emergency, to prevent dehydration, you could always drink your own urine. I have researched the urine therapy and learned that is very good for you and harmless. In fact, it will help you heal any disease or health condition. I have done pretty similar to you about switching my gear for lighter gear but with gear from Walmart and also using the DIY concept. What is your three season base weight but back in gear? Thank you so much for sharing this video. God bless you.

[@ellief4277]

Vanilla Porters FTW. I think we must live around eachother! Local breweries seem to match up. Bless you and your trail adventures mate.

[@selenajones1712]

Hey Bryce this is the 2nd video I've seen of yours .. ....swamp gal here.... I've got an 110. liter kelty ..i love.. & an 8 lbs sleep kit .I'm afraid to down weight to an ultra lite sleeping kit cuz I just have a hard time wrapping it around in my head that an ultra lite sleepin BAG not a quilt WILL keep me as warm as my OLD GO TOO does ..im a VERY cold sleeper & will B hitting the AT in mid Feb 2020 .. peace out & hit cold 1 for me dude ...

[@BryceNewbold]

i still have my 90 liter kelty. I dont use it anymore but I still love the thing. its heavy and big but so cool! Thanks for watching the vids!

[@Bearcat870]

My gear weighs less than 30 lbs all packed up with week of food. I carry a helio chair, ultmid 4 , western mountaineering, HMG wind rider, all my comfort, and 6 pack of beer etc

[@BryceNewbold]

Very nice. gotta have those brews!

[@brianwofford3831]

I liked your video! I especially liked your backpack choice.( the hyperlite) very informative and an example of a normal progression of backpacking equipment.

[@BryceNewbold]

thanks man!

[@48Volts]

When you said you drilled tooth brush I was like this is my Gezzer :))) I am a light backpacker bushcrafter I love the vid man :)))

[@sorvoja]

Any recommendations for a good ultra light hatchet / camp axe for long distance hiking?

[@SectionHikingTheAT]

#challenge accepted! Show us your toothbrush, Bryce! 😬🦷

[@BryceNewbold]

maybe i'll make a video on it 🤔 .. that would be a short video. lol

[@chrisrioux]

@@BryceNewbold I got a bamboo toothbrush down to 3.35g, and a plastic one down to 2.35g. How much does yours weigh? ;)

[@adengreen9623]

Imagine how much weight you could drop if you swapped the beer for weed.

[@g.weg.3723]

People who get high in nature spit in the face of the beauty of nature. It's like saying, "God, I know this is beautiful, but I just gotta get high to enjoy it!"

[@g.weg.3723]

@@jacobpoucher Cause legality always determines morality...

[@1trueJ]

@@g.weg.3723 What do you think about people who drink in nature?

[@g.weg.3723]

1trueJ depends on how much they drink. Any intoxication is pretty stupid.

[@vader2757]

lol

[@bonnevillebagger9147]

Oh whoa, I have flint 2 as well. You got a screaming deal!

[@BryceNewbold]

Dude its really an awesome tent. I got it as soon as it was discontinued ! If i could find a flint 1 i would buy it

[@luiv2998]

Watched a couple of your videos and as a first time backer packer I gotta say it’s BIG HELP. So thank you, still haven’t pulled the trigger on my first trip but as a big time angler looking to do his first trip to a lake would you recommend bring a rod and fishing for some food?

[@tylerk.7947]

Bring your rod if that’s why you want to be out there! Wouldn’t count on catching anything to eat though ;). Aka, bring food!

[@IreneTivz]

This is more updated. I hope to see more upload on gears.

[@katapiesi]

Something that was a HUGE lifesaver for me is that I found a down jacket at Costco for 30 USD it's huge at keeping warm and kept me warm even down to about freezing (give or take a bit). Little help a lot. Thanks for the video it was great.

[@BryceNewbold]

costco quilts are awesome too! great budget gear

[@dougbaker4427]

When I go camping I take a 12x14 tarp, one hundred feet of paracord and a seal team 2000 knife and that is all i need and i really enjoy camping.

[@naturheilkunde-kanal9814]

Thanks for the insights. They are very helpful as I am right at the start of the learning curve. ;-) Btw, it would be nice to have links to all the minimalistic options you chose right now. Most are there, some are missing.

[@TheSkaterguy668]

I’m ordering my first quilt soon (from UGQ), do you get too hot using a 20 degree in 40-50 weather?

[@arcana1973]

If you only plan to be in 40-50 weather, YES it will be uncomfortable. I had a 20 degree quilt and used it for about a year and a half before I caved in and bought a 40 degree quilt for the summer. You could also get the 20 degree quilt for most trips, and get one of the Double Black Diamond (Costco quilt) for the really warm summer months.

[@TheSkaterguy668]

Arcana73 I’ll probably do that. I usually go backpacking in colder weather but I wanted something that could work for both.

[@justme-uw1yq]

Up here is Alberta, we do not use anything from North Face as they don't like oil company and I do work with a oil company

[@evanbarrett2072]

This video is hilarious/entertaining 😂

[@trailheart1863]

Nice video, thanks. You might have to lighten more items to make up for all that beer 🍺🤣😂 , but seriously, very useful information to many a new hiker. Well done 👍

[@BryceNewbold]

haha! for every pound you drop you can carry 1 more beer! 😂👍.. Thanks man! appreciate it!

[@uptrail7169]

I like your first backpacking setup the best! 👍😅

[@feverclaws]

uptrail71 😅😅😅😂😂😂

[@D2Aventures]

Never boiled water in a metal bottle. But i always try to avoid plastic for water carrying.

[@friarrodneyburnap4336]

I use and highly recommend a Kelty Tioga or a Kelty Trekker...both Backpacks are guaranteed for life...even a Zpacks warranty is about a year or one through hike...you can still carry a 10 lb base weight or less with these...I own both designs...if Kelty never made Backpacks 99.9999999999 of thru hikers or Sauntering Backpackers wouldn't exist today. . .Kelty Backpacks started the modern Backpacking movement. . .I am a Sauntering thru Backpacker... P.S. Who was the people that set 10 lbs or less as Ultralight? Was there a committee that voted on that information? Or did somebody just come up with a arbitrary number that they thought look good. . .? I always learn something from your videos...

[@vinnyvox7173]

Great cooking set go with toaks it’s super light I use the bio stove too

[@markcummings6856]

From heavy weight gear, to light weight beer 😆. Checking out some of your past vids. Nice job.

[@OffGridBackcountryAdventures]

Good video! Subbed, look forward to watching more of your vids.

[@BryceNewbold]

awesome thanks man! really digging your videos as well. the Yota drew me in. 😂

[@WALKITOFFDavidSmith]

Now I need a beer...and I thank you for that. Love the video and content.

[@tomparsley7150]

Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your experience! There is one question that I'd like to know, How big are you? I am tring to cut down weight depending on your advices.

[@BryceNewbold]

5'7 145lbs

[@curtisgreen110683]

What's with the Cinamax after hours music? 😆 Great video, keep it up with the great content.

[@BryceNewbold]

😂😂 idk i just like it. ive never watched cinemax so i cant relate. lol. thanks man!

[@michaelfarrell8962]

Someone in the background is eating cereal and now I want cereal

[@cozmo3778]

Good video had to watch again!!

[@BryceNewbold]

haha. thanks!

[@ozdavemcgee2079]

Im in 2 minds on ultralight. Way more cost for less durability. Tent. Northface, as stated nit ultralight. For $30 you get a 3 man, great for 2 and gear, dome tent at Kmart 2kg. Basically same weight as Northface. Sleeping pads. Tried a few including heavier duty 2kg types. And settled on klymatic, but added a kilo. Keep it in a brit army bivibag, worth the kilo to protect it and its a layer of about 3 to 5°c additional warmth if needed. Im a big guy 6 foot 5. So really a pack is hard to get at a acceptable price point, that fits. So I opted for a british army longback. Can use the added 10lt zip on side pouches, rarely do. Pack is 4kg to start empty basically. I use karrimor omni zip on side panels a few smaller pouches. My ethos, due to my height, is suck up the extra weight on pack, save weight on alloy or titanium cookware, light layers clothing, light sleeping bag ( not down just a cheapy old colemane,coleman I'd save 250 gr or 8oz going for a down one), I come in at basically 12kg and only go up incramentallt for distance days due to water needs. On that, I know its heavy and lots dont like it. But a ALICE harness belt, or molle belt and 3 or 4 water bottle pouches, pack "rides on top" taking a lot of weight. Not for everyone but it works for me. Maybe borrow a harness and water bottles load your pack do 12km without it. Then do same 12km with it to fully understand the benifit

[@BryceNewbold]

some cheap tents are good. i dont recommend the ozark trail tents from walmart. those are not water proof!

[@JasonCWaite]

Would have been nice if u showed more pics if ur gear

[@BryceNewbold]

There will be a video of all the gear I brought for this trip coming. .. I think

[@Datsyzerberg]

I remember watching your first mohican trip, looking at mohican videos. You made such huge improvements trip to trip. Subbed then 👍🤘 and you carry a saw and knife like the real pros 😉

[@BryceNewbold]

haha! you know it! thanks bro

[@OutdoorWanderer1]

I started with the ILBE military surplus pack, then also to the Kelty Red Cloud, now I am at the ULA Ohm 2.0. I think we all go through that "evolution". Great video.

[@cgriggsiv]

Yes you definitely got to a very lightweight base weight all the way from Mohican first solo that I watched To actually meeting you at the Mohican meet up last year with your hyperlite mountain backpack and your gear that you use now definitely a true upgrade piece by piece excellent video

[@BryceNewbold]

ha. yea i've come a long way!

[@mysticmoon9031]

Hey awesome video! What’s the song by chance ☮️

[@seabees33]

great video, loved the beer breaks!

[@christian5026]

have the same tent and its great

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello Bryce, thank you for this very informative video. You did a great job on this one. You got to reassess my gear lineup. Be safe out there. The very best to you and family. 🤗

[@jeromebullard6123]

I am going to spend SO Much money getting lighter, so I can calculate how much lighter my new gear is compared to my old gear. Why? So I can bring that difference with me in whisky.

[@T.Sizzle]

Thanks for sparking ideas.

[@davidschmude]

I'm at 11:29. I'm going to the fridge to get a Sam Adams Summer Ale. Be right back.

[@BryceNewbold]

YES! 👍

[@anynamey]

So I know this is a long shot but I live in Cbus (Bethel and Kenny) and wanted to see if you want to see about taking a hike here in town or figuring out an overnight in Ohio. I couldn't figure out how to PM you but feel free to PM me back if you want.

[@BryceNewbold]

KZbin doesnt have PM's anymore. but you can email me at [e-mail]. Its a possibility! ive met tons of great people through youtube!

[@garyminick1050]

I thought you were gonna say " drink all your beer before you leave " !

[@BryceNewbold]

that could possibly work?... makes for a rough hike?! or a fun hike? 😂

[@jamesgoodwin2450]

Take several 6 packs of beer,drink on route so lightening the load as you go,by the time you arrive where ever that is so drunk will sleep anyway in any condition,wake up in the mornings go home with bad hangovers......the perfect non campaign trip hahahahaha

[@brittmartin4722]

Imma hammock camper and my gear weighs 2.5 lbs and cost me 25 bucks. Light weight right there.

[@drohanp]

What Northface tent do you use with the family?

[@BryceNewbold]

Its called the " Flint 2" .. discontinued but i've seen them on ebay from time to time. Id actually like to get the 1 person version just because im a hoarder.. 😂

[@zenay001]

Hey a free idea: cut the toothbrush handle off and instead drill a little hole to insert it in your pole tip, LOL!

[@billyreeves8315]

I'm just curious, do u take bear spray with u? Do u know how much an average can of bear spray weighs? Do they sale"ultralite" bear spray? Does most backpacking people carry a spray or firearm? If so do they do their best to keep that light weight also or do they just say heck with it and carry a firearm that is for sure big enough to protect themselves and there fello hikers? Ur probably laughing at me right now and shaking ur head but if I was to pack into the deep woods id like to have a form of protection. Especially if it was something I did a lot of😁😕😒

[@BryceNewbold]

i actually dont. But i dont live around bears. They have been spotted in my area but super rare.. When i got to black bear country i take precautions by hanging my food but as far as protection i just look at the statistics that attacks are very rare. I know it can happen. Not sure if they make ultralite bear spray but not sure i would want it if they did.. haha.. Grizzly's out west scare the crap out of me though and i would bring it if i was in those areas for sure! As far as east coast backpacking, its pretty safe.

[@2secondslater]

I read that as beer spray hahaha

[@johnrock5715]

I was jealous of your Yuenglings - now you've gotten all boojie on us. I miss the old, harder version of this channel.

[@BryceNewbold]

I am literally drinking a yuengling as we speak... its still on the channel! I'll bring it back on the next one 😉

[@johnrock5715]

@@BryceNewbold I love it! I can't get it easily out here in Oregon - but we have some good alternatives.

[@Zelpo777]

@14:53 where do you get those caps for those bottles?

[@BryceNewbold]

They come on the smaller sized smart water bottles.

[@michaeldriggers7681]

Why did you go from no sleeping pad, to two blue foam sleeping pads and an inflatable sleeping pad?

[@BryceNewbold]

Carrying gear for 2. wife

[@michaeldriggers7681]

@@BryceNewbold Ohh! Now that I completely understand. On our last trip my pack was about 35 pounds and somehow my wife's was only about 20 pounds.

[@2000bigheaddude]

is that ultralight beer?

[@thebrizzy]

I’m lightweight on the Big 3 and ultralight everywhere else. 13lb winter weight.

[@BryceNewbold]

that's a good weight. the big 2 are the most expensive to get low for sure

[@BryceNewbold]

big 3 **

[@jeffreypalovchik5842]

You should give a six moon designs lunar solo a try.

[@AM-oq6nj]

Have you used the six moons forms while? I've been looking at their duo tent but didn't know much about the brand

[@BryceNewbold]

i like those! i would try one if someone sent me one!

[@daydren6894]

Is the gear listed the gear set that's under 20 pounds? Also is that your winter setup?

[@BryceNewbold]

The gear listed in the description is just different pieces that i use at different times. I do have a gear video for my winter setup that i posted last november... i think. shouldnt be to hard to find if you scroll back through my vids.

[@daydren6894]

@@BryceNewbold awesome thanks. If you have that gear list that's under 20 pounds you should post it or make a video on that setup and how it works.

[@huseyinyasar4943]

Very helpful video. Thank you

[@Rico-Suave_]

Watched all of it

[@BryceNewbold]

Thank you!

[@ewik939]

European life: pausing video ca 100 times, hopping in and out of tabs to convert lbs & oz to grams

[@Forestwalker111]

I gotta know!....soup, cereal or icecream?!?!! You’re missus in the background! Lol Great video brother! Good idea for a vid. Always enjoy. Be well Craig

[@BryceNewbold]

trying to remember.. hahaha!! ice cream! she wasnt feeling good and wanted something cold! good eye!

[@Forestwalker111]

Bryce Newbold 😂. It was tickling my brain. Funniest thing!!!! I open this vid to go to your comment so I can reply and your monetized ad is for icecream! I shit you not! Lmao Wendy’s frosty! C

[@LeopoldElwes]

You take a tent? 😅

[@RandallsLittleAdventures]

My pack Weights 44 pounds. I wanted everything in it, so I lost 44 pounds off me and kept the stuff lol. Don't worry. I had plenty to spare.

[@mannyg9059]

What is your is your view on shorts as compared to long lightweight pants? Shorts appear to me as a staple element, an essential part of a "hiker's uniform" It has been my experience that when I tried to wear that uniform item, my legs got scraped by twigs, shrubbery, sandblasted by sand, eaten by mosquitos and other blood sucking insects and sunburned to heck. You can't be real hiker if you don't wear hiking shorts?

[@scottplumer3668]

I usually wear zip-offs, because I sweat a lot. If there are a lot of insects, thorns or whatever, then I'll put the legs on. There's no "uniform." Wear whatever you want.

[@jonfisher9214]

Would it be possible to let us know the weight in kilos of these items as that's the system used by 94% of us?

[@BryceNewbold]

94% percent of my views come from america, sooooooo ... no. 😂 im just playin. no offense but i dont know kilos

[@Angel-hm9so]

Kilos to pounds Kilo ÷ 2.2= ____ Its simple math or you can ask Google.

[@Angel-hm9so]

Or pounds × 2.2 = kilos

[@jonfisher9214]

@@BryceNewbold lol none taken it was just late at night and I resented having to do math

[@jonfisher9214]

@@Angel-hm9so thank you. I was just a bit tired after work and resented having to do math :)