My Hiking/ Backpacking Gear Loadout 2024

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

For a full list of the gear that I use including links, check out my website www.walkaboutco.com.au/pages/gear-list

[@alynamun]

Thanks for this Scotty! However, some of the links no longer work anymore. Could you take a look when you have a sec? Thanks!

[@CC-en2lj]

Great setup. It’s a proper outdoorsman setup with a proper emergency kit, proper gear to deal with most situations. So many ultralight people just don’t go off the “trail”. I like the double pillow idea. So I carry a “light my fire” mora knife. Check it out, super light super strong, awesome clip/holster, integrated Ferro rod in the handle, knife has flat edge. Could even process firewood/bushcraft if needed.

[@seanwood4541]

I love the broccolini rubber bands . I’ve seen them in a few of ya videos . Keep up the good work mate

[@angiepie111]

Broccolini rubber bands are a camping staple in our household as well. They have come in handy sooo many times.

[@ThatAussieSheila]

I based my first hiking purchases off one of your gear loadouts years ago - I’m so happy with my kit and love seeing how yours has evolved 💚

[@zander_williment]

Can attest Scotty has his gear dialled. Good gear ain’t cheap but if your doing it on the reg it’s pays to invest in great gear. If you’re just starting out get yourself a good sleeping bag and just wing it from there. Nice one Scotty

[@thewanderingjojo4239]

Topo mr3 trail runners are a dream!!!! I highly recommend them!

[@AussieLifestyle208]

I think that’s how I found your channel. Through one of your gear videos. Great stuff Scotty!

[@EddieSmith917]

I see a lot of comments critical of the cost of the gear. I started with over nighters in summer with nothing but a sleeping bag & my school bag, a bottle of water & a few packets of chips. Each trip i would note something i could not do without & built my pack & learnt as i went. Salvation army second hand store are a great place to find stuff. Having no $ is really not an excuse

[@EddieSmith917]

@KindnessIsKing1000 Tell that to the homeless

[@EddieSmith917]

@KindnessIsKing1000 they are saving money on rent so they can consume more drugs. They are camping period

[@marcribault165]

@@EddieSmith917 Shameless man ...unless you're joking

[@UrbanKiwiana]

Gidday mate..this is helpful for my noob arse, im about to walk around and all over New Zealand, for the next 12+ months. So its helpful seeing what others carry an though most of this is well out of my budget it still gives me a idea. I found I brought alot of cheap things thinking she'll be rite..then literally this week I panicked and upgraded everything lol. Though my sleeping bag is let down it was ment to be good -14 It was literally 6 degrees the other night and I was so cold lol. Hoping it'll be warm summer this year. Ive been wanting to find better tools for filming but everything is so bloody expensive. Thanks mate have an amazing weekend ahead.

[@wk5839]

Another awesome video mate! Promoting camping, fishing, hunting, hiking and Aussie small business on your channel is great to see. My son and I are looking forward to the next one. Keep it up.

[@jimmys_jimny]

Love this content mate! Have been hoping for a refreshed version for a while. Appreciate the inclusion of the camera gear too! The peak design capture clip is incredible, I’ve been running one for years and it’s indestructible

[@richardcurzon5419]

8:15 Been watching all your videos for a couple of years now. Really good. For hiking shoes Brooks Cascadia shoes are very popular with trekkers / hikers. On my 4th pair (they last week and are grippy and stable). Keep up the good work. Richie. P.s, try to get yourself up here to Far North Queensland to do Hinchinbrook Island.

[@robertchater8903]

Hell yeah Scotto loved this could we get a small quick vid on sharping knives as I’ve completely ruined a few so a vid on that would be awesome

[@danieltulk9311]

Great round up Scotty. Just got my own pack weight down to 9.5kg base weight, also not going ultralight. Very happy with where it's at considering my first hike with my mates 5 years ago I was lugging around a 21kg pack for a single night's hike. Don't ask. Hahahaha!

[@tomheaton9430]

Love your videos so much Scotty

[@HilltopPacks]

Looks like you got your kit dialed in!

[@Amanda-ei7oc]

Thanks for the rundown Scotty. Have been looking at the Durston for a while now so good to hear the difference between the two options :)

[@jackkermode]

Great video Scotty - I’m trying to run a similar set up- albeit most stuff from Temu 🤣. You are a big inspiration for me getting into solo hiking and KZbin so keep doing what you are doing mate and thank you!

[@marktaylor8263]

Great rundown on your equipment and gear, Scotty. I'm curious as to why no trekking sticks with all the snake's and stability problems of uneven terrain and double as tent poles. Great video, and what a beautiful family you have.

[@English.Andy1]

Nice run down of the gear mate. Cheers

[@zeph5800]

Hi dude, I discovered you a couple days ago and I really love your videos. Can you make a video with the Alton Swag ?

[@_Caffeine_1]

ayeeeee you finally did it! Thanks for the upload :D

[@shantishanti1949]

Thank you for sharing. 👍👍

[@Bryan-rz1zg]

Nice video - I was hoping to see your fishing gear setup and pack raft loadout. Maybe you can do another video on that

[@neilmitchelhill9388]

Thanks for sharing

[@Blanche_Gale]

Very meaningful video, amazing quality💝💝

[@danielbird2962]

G'day Scotty! While this could be a long shot I'm looking for some advice. Over the years I've collected some good secondhand sleep system gear (Kathmandu, Denali & Macpac). However, I'm seeking advice on updating my tent (which is too small to fit my pack and sleep system inside) and sleeping bag (which is only suited for the Australian summer). I want to invest in good-quality equipment that will last but, I don't have an unlimited budget and need to consider exchange rates and weight. I'd love to purchase from independent Australian brands but these are often even more expensive than international brands. Recognising the above, can you recommend some tents, sleeping bags, and Australian brands that can do both the Australian summer and winter (4-30C/86-40F). Appreciate your time.

[@stevenloynds3691]

Ive seen some of the comments and i agree with some, so i dont really need to watch this video...this is definitely top tier gear and way out of my price range but understand you have responsibilities to uphold by reviewing the products supplied...I seen someone ask for a budget gear episode "yes please" can you do it without conflicts with sponsors....I would like to see for someone that wants to get out try before they commit to the hirer end gear...im not talking Temu crap just good solid start of equipment that works...Hope your break with new baby going well.

[@Em0rTa1xKILLA]

He isnt a gear reviewer. He simply uses what he thinks is the best/most fitting for his adventures. This is a video about what he uses. Why would he give us a review on stuff he doesnt use..? not even sure any of this is sponsored. There are already hundreds of videos about budget gear that has been tested already.

[@wyregrasser7540]

What a great lens. I'd do bad things for that superb lens. Epic. Thanks for sharing. Nice gear list, I enjoyed! 👴

[@needtokeepwalking]

Great loadout vid, very interested in checking out the pack. I am surprised you use the STS ether lite xt in winter, I have one but have to swap it out in winter because I find it sleeps cold when under 6 degrees.

[@iTextTJ]

Welcome back Scotty!

[@kevinroche3334]

Down in weight...up in cost!

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

I don't even want to know how much this all cost me haha. Lucky it's my job and tax deductible lol

[@mimahawk11]

Like you don't get it for free Scotty 😂

[@GWorxOz]

Always good.👍 👍 👍 👍

[@cookscatapults]

Super Awesomenesssss......Thanks

[@699hazard]

Thanks for some great ideas! When are we going to get the troopy mod videos?

[@captxcountry9835]

Nice! Don't you use a Hyperlite bag as well? I have the Hyperlight Southwest pack & love it! Excellent for Packrafting trips too :)

[@JaymieJones]

Great vid as always. What are you carrying your camera gear in? Just an insert?

[@angiepie111]

I SWEAR by the Injinji liners. I haven’t had a toe blister since I added them.

[@dsallai]

Whippa goes hard! Got smashed with 65km+ winds and sideways rain up Cradle and never got a drop in it! Definitely comfort laodout also 😂

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Yeah they're great packs!

[@conexaooutdoor616]

Parabéns pelos equipamentos, muito bons

[@BK-BK-BK-BK]

Thanks for sharing, it's cool to see how your setup has evolved over the years. I watched some of your older gear vids when preparing for my hike of the Te Araroa trail. I have the peak designs clip too and it's great. How do you store your camera when it's raining, just jam it into the pack?

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Thanks mate. Yeah I just jam it at the top of my pack. I also take a small waterproof bag if it's gonna rain a lot in case I need to put my camera in it.

[@mervyntoll9737]

Scotty, I purchased a pair of Scarpa boots because that's what you were wearing, I absolutely love mine their light, well made and comfortable... you didn't include them in your pack?

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

I've been trying out these trail runners, but to be honest, I prefer my scarpa boots.

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

G'day Scotty, gotta say mate, I've noticed a few haters in the comments, (there always are lol), because you've acquired some more expensive kit over the years. To those I say f*ck ya !!!!! ..... because ...... have you done the work, carried the extra gear and taken the time to make awesome vids, ...... nope thought not, myself included. If you're gonna criticise at all, ....... at least have a logical basis to do so. Cheers Duke.

[@Kellereller]

What do you reckon about solar power banks for charging?

[@RomanPepper]

Спасибо! Молодец)

[@lweleven3423]

How safe is it for a foreigner to back pack and wild camp . Looking for a cheap way to see Australia

[@archibaldthesimple]

You are missing something I never go bush without. Pluggers, nothing worse than needing a piss in the night and having to put boots back on. Seriously dude just clip a pair of Pluggers on your pack. They weigh bugger all and just around camp they are great.

[@grantricker8001]

Hey @scottysgonewalkabout - do you have an affiliate link for Whippa / a discount code to use for purchasing a pack? Cheers

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

No I don't sorry mate. Thanks for asking though.

[@bluedog1052]

Good set up Scotty; this is very minimal, but have you ever thought about buying a small black sharpie pen/texta for the medkit? just, if you're conscious and remember or have a mate assisting so you can mark on the bandage a snake bite location. Knowing a lot of ex patrol medics (ADF) and paramedics one of the biggest delays of snake identification to get the correct anti venom is trying to find the bite location. Food for thought. Loving your vids mate.

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Good point mate. I actually do have a small sharpie that came with the snake bite kit. I just forgot to film it. But yes I do carry it.

[@Nurr0]

Really interesting idea thanks!

[@daviddilley8310]

Agree that EVERYONE who goes bush should know, and practice, how to apply a snakebite bandage on themselves and others. Sensible to have a marker for bite site, time bandage applied (or tourniquet if you must use one (rarely needed) in trauma, NOT for snakebites though) more for bandage release these days as most Casualty depts use either polyvalent antivenom that, as the name suggests, covers most of the usual suspects. Otherwise, brown snake and tiger snake antivenoms are used. This means identification of the snake is not critical. ...and while I'm on a roll, please resist the temptation to "close" a wound. Better to irrigate it then apply a sterile/clean bandage and leave it alone until you can get definitive help. The first few days of wound healing are "preparation" and closing a wound within 5 days or so of injury does not delay healing. This is called a "delayed primary closure". Closing a contaminated wound with stitches or steristrips may seem macho, but you are begging for a wound infection. Leaving a wound "open" but dressed is much safer.

[@TheSillySwagman]

I can second the information David just covered off on in regards to marking the location of the snake bite. We were still being taught this in the Army for the first couple of years I was in but I believe they no longer teach that and it can also save a few seconds when applying the bandage. But still smart to keep the sharpie on you for marking application times for tourniquets etc

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

@@daviddilley8310 G'day David, yep concur with all and I reckon the snakebite bandages with the rectangles that turn to squares under best tension are a brilliant feature; those I have are Aeroform brand and no reason why they couldn't be used for other compression applications as well. I must say though, surely there is a point where a big gash, needs some bringing together in the mean time, i.e. a matter of priorities, not much point worrying about infection if you've already bled out. Cheers Duke

[@captxcountry9835]

Do you have problems with critters getting into your food? I have to use the Bear Canister in many places in the SE US just because of all the tiny critters. Heavy, but helpful :)

[@Benjaminwright1991]

Sik vid Scotty

[@RomanPepper]

Молодец!Спасибо!

[@masternatedaily2595]

Saw winter backpacking, then heard the accent. Immediately knew this wouldnt relate to me, who lives in prairie canada with -50C winters

[@farqitol]

Oh, you mean Castro juniors snap frozen banana republic that serves as America's largest national park! I've heard of that place.😁😁😁

[@mattomeara65]

Hey mate, where is your background music from?

[@cjssurf]

What no sun cream. How do you stop getting burnt worse than one of your early campfire meals?

[@kidsaccount8239]

Would you ever try a self inflatable mattress

[@Max-lf4br]

Cracker of a video as per usual Scotty!

[@cameronprior6190]

When's the bow or rifle getting added to the kit?

[@Mick-nu1cq]

when the war starts

[@slash502]

Which one? Against whom?

[@richardwolski5899]

😊

[@fergspan5727]

What about food

[@russelgild2356]

What about your food

[@rem9750]

Yo

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Yo

[@k777-q4z]

Yo

[@jameswise2]

Yo

[@needtokeepwalking]

Feeling a bit down and ambivalent. So i have decided to go back and watch your OG videos. Should pick me up, you were so awkward and povo with your gear. I think I'll laugh at your first walk past where you were trying to be natural.

[@vanceolson1308]

Not everyone has sponsers. We just to get putside

[@thevulcan2011]

Is Alton still one of the best brand to go for the gear in Australia in 2024?

[@jordonlough4420]

Unfortunetly this set up is over $2700 (not including video gear and clothes) Great for someone who takes sponsorship or does this for a living but this is so far out of touch for a normal Aussie. Love the vids mate, not throwing hate. But would love to see you do a budget kit. You inspire people to get outdoors but this can really turn people off. Keep up the good work brother 🤙🏼

[@lukefeain1836]

I get what you’re saying, it’s an expensive hobby. But most people wouldn’t go out and purchase this gear for their first trip. It’s taken me several years to get similar equipment. Having said that a budget video would be cool, something like a $200 Kmart challenge.

[@gd8612]

I’d love to get into hiking in Aus. However, the price point of the Aussie brands is just too steep. Breaks my heart coz I want to support Aus.

[@jordonlough4420]

@@gd8612 yeah I’m all for supporting aussies and I’ll buy quality gear from aussies over Chinese stuff. Just unfortunate it’s so expensive. I mean $380 for a backpack that realistically does the same thing as a $30 Chinese one

[@gd8612]

@@jordonlough4420I completely agree. I’ll just save up my pocket money until I can hike**

[@Basde3432]

@@gd8612just get out there. Don’t need a KZbinr to hold your hand

[@Conan3145]

Starting with a $600 1kg pack? A product placement video. Long time viewer now disinterested.

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

That's an odd comment.. It's a gear video. What do you expect? lol Bit hard to show my gear without showing the products. And that price is pretty consistent for an ultralight pack made by a small local cottage company.

[@Molly_Woolley]

Excellent 🧡🧡🧡