Uinta Highline Gear List - 5 Day High Elevation Backpacking List

[@laidbacktraveler2580]

This is one of the few channels that shows the good, bad, or indifferent while out on the trails. Things can change minute to minute with no warning and even the "pros" get caught off guard by the fluidity of the backpack experience. Keep them coming, and thanks!

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@swnorcraft7971]

The Toaks Siphon Alcohol Burner is THE best commercially made burner out there. Love mine. I also have the four piece Toaks pot stand. I always use a wind screen as well. Mine is diy from some thin aluminum flashing, cut out with scissors to just slip inside my cook pot...takes up no space and adds very little weight. Love this burner setup, have used it for about 3 years back and bike packing. I also have a Chinese knockoff that is larger and comes with an X pattern pot stand that sets on top of the burner. This one works as well as the Toaks and affords a larger flame for a larger pot. The thinwall titanium siphon design is simply superb in the world of alcohol burners. Thanks for sharing.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Most of us over here really like them too! Thanks for watching!

[@gigihenderson8567]

Unfortunately for me, my backpacking is with the Boy Scout program, (scoutmaster of a girl troop), and the BSA doesn’t allow alcohol stoves. REALLY wish they did. I use them for my own trips, but don’t get a lot of opportunities without scouts.

[@chinarut]

@@gigihenderson8567 this is the first time I'm learning about alcohol stoves! is it considered too much risk because the alcohol is not fully contained & can leak?

[@gigihenderson8567]

@@chinarut the reason the Boy Scouts do not allow alcohol stoves is because the flame is very hard to see, so you don’t know the stove is lit. When you are backpacking with 10 and 11 yr olds, safety is #1. I have my old Brasslight alcohol stove that I use when I am alone. MUCH heavier than alcohol stoves nowadays, but needs no pot stand and has a damper that allows you to adjust the flame.

[@sk-wx1cf]

I love seeing gear videos. I have both Shadowlight packs -- the 45 and the 60L! I recommend them whenever people are asking about good UL packs!

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Thanks for the support! Glad you are enjoying your gear.

[@blakelevy603]

Very excited for some of the new products!

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Thanks! We think you will love them!

[@outdooriowan]

Sweet setup. Can't wait for that new stuff to come out. I am always on the hunt for a great sleeping pad. I love your stuff.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

More to come!

[@bradorndorff7408]

That is a good looking goat you got there bro✌️

[@chrisreed2346]

Can't wait for the trekking pole tent.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

We are right there with you!

[@gorsch777]

I'd like to see what some of the others used too. I thought the whole challenge was pretty awesome. It was also cool to see you guys having to bail and not finish. I recently had to bail on a through hike, and have felt like shit since. Cool to see it can happen to any of "Us".

[@journeyman7189]

Good breakdown. Lots of new gear to look forward too.Any chance on doing a short version of your top quilts? I'm definitely in for that food video ion the future. Nate

[@NealBenson]

I'll be the first one to pre-order the tent. Ready for that!

[@JonathanThrift]

Can't wait to see the new products!

[@clayp520]

Thanks for the info...looking forward to your new products, especially the tent.

[@wjsafs48]

Great Video. What were the Binoculars you used?

[@bruceboyce1984]

Is that an OV prototype rain jacket?! That would be awesome!

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Stay tuned for more info in 2022!

[@jorisvanlaar]

@@TaysonWhittaker Please put in pit zips and pockets

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Very Nice.It all looks cool.Looking foreward to more adventure s from your Channel.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

More to come!

[@elisaadams2292]

Super excited about the new jacket. Looking for a UL jacket with a hood.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Thanks! We think you will love it! Keep an eye out for the launch for the best possible price.

[@elisaadams2292]

Preordered a Ventus hoodie and can hardly wait for its arrival.

[@torejonsson5956]

A written list would be awesome as well :)

[@gigihenderson8567]

Even with mountaineering gear, it could have been dicey to go over Anderson… no telling how much MORE snow you would have gotten on the rest of the days as well. You all got more experience on the really high elevation packing and will plan differently next time!

[@jalandub]

Appreciate the help you guys are providing for my own highline attempt. Any reason you use the in reach mini vs explorer+? And those shoes over hiking boots? I'm guessing it's all about weight. Makes me feel like I gonna be a lunky heavyweight backpacker 😆

[@FatbikeRepublicNL]

Great setup. Sandwich baggies are great for keeping stuff dry aren't they?

[@TaysonWhittaker]

They work so well!

[@tomaswmitchellphotography]

Not being critical but long pants and warmer clothes is always a good idea when hiking the Uinta mountains.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

We live and we learn I guess! Smart advice!

[@tomaswmitchellphotography]

@@TaysonWhittaker well I tried to melt snow ❄️ into water with my toaks alcohol stove last winter on a backpacking outing and had to bail because I ran out of fuel. We all have to learn by making mistakes 😉

[@mikeswinyard5838]

I was wondering about food storage while ultralight backpacking and what is the best bear canister to take since a lot of the parks require them? Any suggestions to keep pack weight down?

[@jaymontgomery3330]

Wild Ideas has super light weight Bear Canisters, look em up.

[@michaelmorrison383]

A Great Video Presentation. Thanks.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@juliestanley7377]

Hi! I LOVE your videos. So, no sleeping bag? Just the blanket?

[@TaysonWhittaker]

It's a top-quilt. outdoorvitals.com/collections/underquilts/products/update-stormloft-0-30-f-down-topquilt-sleeping-bag

[@billseay6399]

Hey Thanks great video insight and gear

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Glad it was helpful to you!

[@blakeadkins138]

Were you able to use a bear bag out on the trail?

[@Alex-and-Joker-Hikes]

My Komperdell cork handle shock absorbing poles from '99' are still going strong!

[@keithstewart2639]

Thanks for all the information

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Thanks for watching!

[@mercedesaponte6201]

Micro Spikes are a great alternative to Campons depending on the Class of the climb or terrain you are on. Obviously, you had a layer of snow but not too deep.

[@76FastEddie]

Keep up the great work!

[@mercedesaponte6201]

Would like to see the results of the prototype tests from the entire group!

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Good Idea!

[@keithharris2510]

No Ventus on the trip?

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Tayson did not have it, he was testing a different jacket, but the rest of the guys brought their Ventus hoodies!

[@ChrisGrahamWeb]

Curious if you've chosen to keep them frame in the pack or if anyone in the group has started to go without. My last trip I had some squeaking but I think it may have been from the sit pad. I'm thinking about trying out no frame on my next trip but wondering if it will be worth it.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

All of the team keeps the frame in.

[@chrishall8203]

Great video... you didn't weigh it did you?

[@TaysonWhittaker]

We weighed before we hit the trail. With 5 days of food and some water we averaged between 25-28 lbs.

[@Bropane12]

Anderson pass gets gnarly, definitely need boots 🤣

[@golfgirl0214]

Is that the 65 or 45 pack? Are there weight limits for gear in each pack?

[@TaysonWhittaker]

45L-60L outdoorvitals.com/products/shadowlight-ultralight-backpacking

[@stevelucier8346]

Switch the binocular for a monocular and you will save a lot of weight and room. I find a monocular much easier to see through.

[@kimberlypenney7216]

I like your current pad but it’s too slippery. Love your pack and balaclava.

[@noodles.dumplings.kimchi2878]

Are those upf leggings?

[@mercedesaponte6201]

Food: Do you use a "bear safe" product to store food? Some forests require a bear canister. I prefer my Ursack here in CO.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

We use them when they are required. Otherwise we string our food up if we are worried about it.

[@jadenm]

I always use my Ursack. Great alternative to a bear canister.

[@Wondering_Fireball]

I see you have all of the gear you sell below. But not what your carrying, Ie. binoculars!

[@CaptMuntz]

Did you bring your loftek booties?

[@TaysonWhittaker]

I didn't on this one because I wasn't expecting snow. Though the 15F top quilt would be plenty for the conditions. Could have used them the last night though when the snow was sitting on my poorly pitched tent during the night!! - Tayson

[@livinlarge1247]

I must watch cook videos: all I do is pile a buncha' Cliiff-like bars & sime dry stuff.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

A lot of people do.

[@livinlarge1247]

Barely dropped that new Nitecore UL Carbon 10K Battery: Quit Working.

[@gmorrison1962]

Why do people in these videos use Fiji and SmartWater it's so pretentious.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

I don't know about Fiji bottles but Smartwater are shaped perfect and are more durable than a normal bottle.

[@jadenm]

I like the shape and how hard the plastic is without it weighing as much as a hard plastic water bottle. Costco now sells their version of the smart water bottle for half the price.