Tahoe Rim Trail - 7.2lb Thru Hike Gear List

[@JupiterHikes]

There's certainly more than a few fires in the area so I'll keep watching that before I start but so far things look good! If not, I'll just drive somewhere else and do something else 🙂

[@highalpine7321]

Its currently raining in tahoe right now

[@gillonblank]

Just returned from The TRT. Had to get off because of the smoke. I would postpone the trip until the smoke is gone. I felt like I smoked a pack of cigarettes in my overnight 30 miles on the trail.

[@Mr_J_J]

Chance of rain on W

[@robinswiththestuds]

Hiking with an N95 may not be a bad idea if you end up going for it. For a little extra weight that could totally be a life saver.

[@highalpine7321]

@@gillonblank smokes gone today

[@beezknows]

I just finished the TRT! It’s beautiful!! My first backpacking trip. Partly inspired by your videos. Thank you:)

[@cottontalesfromthetrail5474]

Jupiter, I always laugh before the video when you do the gear load out of a hike. I laugh because I know it is going to be super light and I think how can he talk so long about the small amount of gear. However, of all the gear load outs I love yours the best. You always give so much explanation or thought of why you selected that piece of gear. As I age my base weight is lowering and I always pick something up from you had to reduce it further safely and smartly. Thank you for putting this content together for us. Happy Hiking!

[@jhonyermo]

Jupiter always personable and objective. Smart, knowledgeable guy for sure.

[@DJDavidShmosh]

All of us out there were happy to know you were on the trail. I went counter clockwise and passed so many hikers who either met you or were hoping they’d cross your path. Happy Trails Jupiter. I’m so happy to have shared that beautiful trail with you. P.S. you hike super fast. 30 miles a day is no joke!

[@crazybeardjones]

Whaaaaaat!? Didn't know you were a disc golfer and didn't know Grip6 made socks, "they support disc golf" got a huge smile out of me!

[@OutdoorswithJussi]

Suunto makes great compasses! I live few km away of the HQ. Btw. It is pronounced soon-tow. Suunto is taken from finnish word Suunta, which means direction. They started making compasses 1935 and was very important for finnish defence forces during world wars.

[@RussOnAdventure]

I love how much of your gear is the cheapest option available. (That isn't for everyone but you've found what works for you.) You only spend the "big dollars" on gear that requires it to be ultralight. That 1/8" pad always cracks me up. Nice video.

[@HannahIrene719]

I'll be hiking the TRT with you in spirit, Jupe. I had planned on going this year with my family but my eating disorder has claimed a lot of my mobility. I'm getting better, but no hiking this year😔 Hike the good hike, man. ❤

[@Tmv21395]

Oh no... I’m sorry to hear that glad you’re getting better. Hope to see you out on the trail soon you never know. Have a good day.

[@alanjohnson8396]

Jupiter excellent video Sir. While I may never do a major thru hike I’m always intrigued by the planning and gear choices and I live a bit vicariously through your videos. Thanks and good luck.

[@speygeek]

For the capture clip, I've own one for a few months and here's my advice: get yourself a peak design screw-on plate and a tripod with a compatible lever that latches on said plate. This way you don't have to screw-unscrew every time you want to get a shot (trust me you'll end up not filming). All you have to do is clip the camera on your shoulder strap, unclip it (all can be done one-handed) and then clip it on your tripod. Sure you'll add a couple of ounces but you'll gain time and efficiency, a very good trade off in my opinion.

[@ludgeisatmcdonalds]

I love seeing these videos! At times I think that I can’t cut in any areas or improve in any areas without spending a bunch of money but you definitely give inspiration of what can be improved with little to no money and just by being knowledgeable about the area and conditions. Hope you have an awesome trip!

[@tracygenereux959]

Thank you for making those videos! It's helpful for people getting into long distance hiking like me. I just completed a 5 week hike and realized a 13lbs base weight with a week of food is too heavy for me. My goal is now a 7lbs base weight for the next one 😊

[@robertpearson2143]

You constantly serve as a reminder that life is simpler than it seems. Love your videos. Thank you for making them. 😃

[@wolfeadventures]

Another great video Jupiter. You really inspire me to be more minimalist on the trail. Thank you.

[@Reskamo314]

Thanks for taking us along your trips. I'd be interested in what exactly you eat in a day going completely container-less. . Could you make a video on that before you leave?

[@samgoeshiking]

Oh wonderful! I'm planning on doing this hike next year. I'm looking forward to seeing your journey! Thank you in advance for sharing.

[@oldschool8798]

A lawn and leaf bag makes a great rain poncho for that unexpected downpour, and the weight is a fraction of an ounce. Just cut a hole big enough for your head to stick through and it will keep you from getting soaked.

[@heartattackhiker3527]

Love your base weight videos. Just did a three day hike with snow gear and counting in the weight of my canister stove. Came out to 158.7 ounces. You always seem to not attempt to hide any weight like a lot of the other KZbin hikers do.

[@adamholbrook2281]

Looking fwd to your video(s) on this hike. It's on the bucket list.

[@minhhop3208]

you always look happy , Full of energy !

[@Mr_J_J]

Love your content Jupiter. Clear, thorough, insightful essentialism! One possible substitution to consider would be to swap out that Aukey charger for 2 30g Anker Nano. Main issue is that they would be USB C only but together would drop about 40g, and could supply 20w each. I just charged up my Nitecore last night with one and it’s crazy fast via USB C. I use a micro USB adapter. Good luck!

[@admatai07]

Those little flashlights are great

[@msavage138]

Watson Lake, north of Tahoe City, is pretty gross. Right before it, to the left of the gravel road, there's a spring popping up to a mini pool. It was the best water ever.

[@stitch3163]

The mini Duncan yo-yo is the missing link for most backpackers. Glad that you are properly equipped. Enjoy the Rim Trail!

[@brianherman4912]

Thanks for sharing the list. You've got an amazing gear set; you are the man when it comes to light-weight packing. When it comes to paring down just a bit more, I ask myself, "what would Jupiter do?" Have a great hike!

[@mrstickybunnz]

Instantly became a supporter for life when you mentioned you like disc golf and appreciate what grip 6 does in that space. I know personally those are some of my biggest passions: disc golf and backpacking. Possible video idea for the future: backpacking trip mixed in with some rounds of disc golf at various courses nearby???

[@JupiterHikes]

I played three rounds just today! It is my thing away from hiking. Mostly something I do while traveling between trails or whatnot, but I did sneak a round in while on the PCT, and many shortly after before flying home

[@mrstickybunnz]

@@JupiterHikes 3 rounds just today?! Let's go! Glad to hear you're able to get some rounds in between all the miles. Disc golf is the best, I try to get out and huck about once a week! I'd love to play some rounds in AZ one day if you got any recommendations on courses. Happy trailblazing brotha 🤙🏼

[@JupiterHikes]

@@mrstickybunnz northern az is the place, can't go wrong with any of the courses in Flagstaff. Show low and pinetop also have some good ones

[@stefaniegalvan]

Hope you enjoy the meadows... hit them sunrise/sunset for maximum beauty! And fingers crossed you can get some clear, smoke-free skies!

[@blakehamm9014]

Love the disc golf tee pad !!

[@joeso8114]

Quck tip. a lot of cameras let you charge the battery in the camera, just plug a USB cable into it. Might save you taking a charger or be able to charge two batteries at once.

[@JustinOutdoors]

You have just as much trouble saying the name and description as I do for the 1/8th inch thick ccf pad. I do cringe but am also slightly intrigued by sleeping on the pad...

[@MeowHikes]

Hey Jupe, you can slap the arca style mount that comes on your Oben tripod on to the Pedco tripod to allow for quick attach/detach. It adds some weight, but works well (and fast)

[@TimoteoDelCielo]

Looking forward to your trip footage, I enjoyed my trip in 19'... super heavy snow year. The big seki loop would be a cool idea too. An amazing area to frolic. And you're right, the shorter trips are all I can personally manage now with a family, and responsibilities... but I'm very thankful to have time enough to do these size trips. Enjoy.

[@lizspack20]

If you have time, Zephyr Cove and Bijou Park are two great disc golf courses. Enjoy your TRT hike. It’s beautiful!

[@Hiker_daniel]

The TRT is great! (I also love my Peak Designs Clip) There's a very accessible grocery store at Tahoe City, and the trail basically just goes right next to it. It might be worth planning on a quick resupply just to save a couple days worth of food if you start at South Lake Tahoe.

[@travisla1217]

Last year, when I did the TRT there was a taco truck just a ways east of the grocery. Damn did that hit the spot!

[@treytamari]

Watch out man, the day's gonna' come when you'll need to bump up to a 1/4" ccf.

[@Willeeum8293]

Did the TRT last summer. My tent was circled by a mountain lion one night on the NV side, just a bit south of Spooner. Watch out for the wildlife!

[@rkatrails]

You're the third person I've heard of that had a mountain lion outside their tent. The other two were PCT hikers and I think it was 2018. One happened to a girl in the southern Sierra, the other was closer to Tahoe. In all three cases--yours included--the cats didn't attempt to get into the tent. Interesting.

[@richardabazley]

@@rkatrails They only go for cowboy campers...😬

[@EyeHike]

I’m excited to see you hike this trail. I’ve been working through it a section at a time. Hope the afternoon thunderstorms are gentle on you. Concerned about your food storage, hope you hang it and don’t use it as a pillow. As far as water goes, well, you drink anything so I’m not even worried other than for availability. Happy Trails.

[@JakeMarcin]

What an epic setup! In regards to your tripod, you van get very small, very light quick release clips which will screw onto the tripod and then be able to clip on the peak design style base plate. I think they use the arca swiss style. The simple small ones are pretty cheap on eBay/amazon Looking forward to your trip videos

[@KimberlyGreen]

Jupiter ... for your fleece jacket, I bet you could take it to a local seamstress / tailor and they could add a couple of pockets for you. Black or grey would look just fine.

[@martinalblas2446]

Looking forward to see the hiking videos. Great gear video as well. Have a great hike!

[@MrLinkshooter]

I am gonna be in the Desolation Wilderness next week for a couple day backpacking trip hope to see you there!

[@noahwoods9102]

Just finished a thru hike of the TRT clockwise from Tahoe City - beautiful trail, enjoy! Definitely recommend side trips to summit Mt. Rose, Freel Peak, and to swim in Marlette Lake.

[@OldBenjaminKenobi]

Enjoy the hike brother, can’t wait to go on the journey with you. Safe travels my man

[@alvinh7581]

Just finished a thru of trt earlier this month. Views are breathtaking and abundant. Hikers here are super friendly. Miss it already. Have fun!

[@alvinh7581]

@jupiterhikes are you not worried about the mosquitoes when hiking/cowboy camping?

[@Go-zi1py]

Happy Trails, looking forward to seeing your trip!

[@Wristworm]

You can pick up a Arca Swiss plate clamp that screws on to your small tripod. Works with the Peak Design plate..

[@krystalharvey731]

Just finished the TRT on 7/27/21 I hope you have the best time! Big water carries FYI. Especially tahoe city going CW to well after Spooner TH. Just FYI! Gut hooks app was amazing!.

[@hope2someday691]

I haven’t read all the responses but I do have one suggestion. Add a few Benadryl tablets. They are very small/light and could be a life saver. There are lots of bees,wasps,hornets and other biting critters you’ll be getting exposed too. All it takes is one that you are allergic to…

[@kbutler1225]

I just finished the TRT on 7/22. Would have been really cool to see you out there. Have a great time!

[@kenmoist]

Really interested in a food list for a hike like this

[@Trackbreaker]

Thanks for sharing your gear list! Its always interesting to see what the others carry around! ;-) Greetings from Germany Renate and Olaf (Trackbreaker)

[@alexmarchica5264]

Hey dude! Thanks for sharing your gear load out for the upcoming trip, I always love seeing what other people are bringing. I enjoyed your thoughts on Tribalism on the podcast you did, great stuff. Team Jupiter! Haha. Love the vibes man. Have fun out there!

[@johnsimko1464]

I enjoyed the video. I did the TRT 2 weeks ago in 8 days. My base weight was 15. I don't think I could get by with what you are bringing, but you gave me some good ideas on what I could possibly remove on my next thru-hike. You didn't mention water filtration. Not sure what your plan is for that. Overall, have fun and good luck.

[@Tmv21395]

He’s mentioned in previous videos that he doesn’t really filter his water. I guess it works for him but it’s certainly not for everyone.

[@lancairdriver]

@@Tmv21395 In some older videos he carried a Sawyer, Jupiter must have made the choice specific to this trail. I hiked the Sierras last year without a filter, but only because I left it (and my cnoc) at a water source. I'll be interested when he comes out with his full PCT gear list.

[@jamesrogerson852]

Very well explained!

[@patrickgardner396]

Mad respect to your vast experience, and always love your gear list videos, but heads up: a bit of pearl-clutching ahead. Just hoping that way less experienced people, who won't understand the many safety items you have chosen away and associated pluses/minuses, won't just take your list straight off and march out into the woods with it. The TRT is all above 6k', and you've said you're expecting temps as low as 40 deg F. That could easily, with the tiniest bit of bad luck, land you in at least a night in the 30s, or possibly worse. I've been caught in snowstorms at that altitude at this time of year. It can happen. You could also very easily face summer thunderstorms. You have no raingear, top or bottom. No warmer insulating layer (puffy etc). No base layers. Apparently nothing to cover your legs with at all, except a bit of polycro if it came to it. No gloves. Did I miss a beanie? You're one unfortunate weather blip away from dying of hypothermia. Not to mention "comfort" items, like water filtration or bug protection. Again, you're obviously calculating all of this based on long experience, and also probably knowing that the TRT has easier bailouts to town than a lot of trails. But wow, many less experienced people could get themselves into serious doo with a loadout like that. Hoping the average viewer will take this purely as aspirational entertainment, and stick to a more complete gear list for their first 500 hikes or so. I do love the obvious comfort you travel in during the days, with what looks like a small school knapsack. Happy trails man!! :)

[@JupiterHikes]

I agree with you, no one should take what I do as a blueprint. I do these hopefully so somebody will see something cool and add it to their own kit. As you said, I both have a lot of experience and the TRT is not the most remote or difficult trail given my past experiences. I took calculated risks. More risk than I'd recommend the vast vast majority of people take. I share these as well just to show what I am doing as somewhat of a diary, as I wish those before me had. I am far from the first to be doing things in this fashion. But again, I usually say and have said many times before, please don't use me as a blueprint. Though I have shared many many videos about skills and techniques, that can help anyone go lighter

[@Zoomdak]

Great information! I'm hoping to hike the TRT this summer myself so I especially appreciate your insights.

[@eaferstl]

Got the peloton off ur rec when u first reviewed. Absolutely love. Been all over even up Kilimanjaro 🤓

[@adventuresofchris1]

If you like the Peak Design shoulder clip, also check out the Polar Pro Traverse strap mount. Wider for those straps, and a twist locking clip.

[@joeyallenoutdoors9086]

Hell yeah, hope the smoke from the fires clear up for you. I was just out at desolation wilderness last week for a quick 1 night trip and smoke rolled in and made me leave early. I decided I'll just try and plan a tahoe rim trail hike next year earlier in the season to try and avoid fires. I met John Zahorian out there back in June too

[@Gremlin4498]

Offt, nice work sneaking the metric system in there

[@JudahWaggoner]

Ombraz are pretty solid for backpacking Jupiter. I've been using them for a few years now and I haven't found a reason yet to try something new. 😎

[@wegetoutdoors2521]

Great Advice on what you need, thanks for sharing

[@32hammasta]

I am watching your videos from Finland. Cheers!

[@OneclickOutside]

My backpack as a sophomore in high school was bigger and heavier. Craziness!!

[@johoover209]

Just got back yesterday from Tahoe. Super smokey with the fire going on. It was the mid 80s in the day, low 50s at night. I drove around the whole lake and you can't see across it. I decided to postpone my TRT thru hike to next year. If you need anything let me know. It's a 4-5 hour drive to Tahoe for me.

[@calebschwarz1529]

Ooh, capture clip on running straps. Don't think I've seen that before

[@MojaveZach]

looking forward ti the vids of the hike!

[@luboyanev]

The peak design is great for carrying the camera along. What I use to be able to both have on the shoulder strap and on the UL tripod is the little arca style base plate adapter (model name on amazon: Mini Clamp DAC-25 for $17) weighing 37grams. This way the camera can be quickly switched from being on the shoulder to clamped on the tripod. Happy trails on the Tahoe rim trail!

[@sunland801]

Hey Joe how you doing? Love your videos my families one of the 1st pioneers in This state is funny they settled all along the railroad tracks Now most only thing left is the cemeteries. One of the 1st town they settled in was called Boyette they got their supplies from the railroad from Plant City. There's not left of boyette

[@michaelkork6773]

I’m impressed you don’t know what type of phone you have 😂 I love seeing so few heck’s given about it

[@tiggertrailtails3112]

just did a section of that hike. lots of people getting off trail right now due to all the smoke from all the fires and lots of water carries due to lack of water sources on most of it. Hopefully you get lucky with the smoke and able to complete it. be safe and enjoy the views if you get some.

[@jasonlumactod339]

I'll be on the TRT in about 4 weeks. Looking forward to you vids to get an idea of trail conditions.

[@williambrennan7794]

You can put a small bowtie quick release on your tripod to work with the peak designs mount.

[@Carftymk]

24L with a 30F quilt AND a full WEEKs worth of food is hardcore. would love to see the packing

[@joey792]

Welcome to the T.R.T. sir... enjoy!

[@harlowpinson5678]

With the Peak Designs camera clip, be really careful - the thumb screws loosen on their own, and the next thing you know, your camera falls off, and possible gets damaged or lost. Tighten them every morning!!!

[@ritawiesbeck1811]

Hi Jupiter! Thank you for so many information in your videos, I really like it and they inspired me a lot. I'm interested in coldsoaking. Can you tell sometime, what you generally eat on a trip?

[@lynnnorthrup8914]

Interesting video and we’ll done. I’ll be interested in how the Peak camera clip works.

[@mars_hikes967]

Looking forward to the videos. Unfortunately, for example the dixie fire is close and I wonder how bad the smoke will be in the area. Work related cancer is a problem with wildland firefighting since these brave firefighters work long shifts in smoke and often chemicals are in the smoke mix, once fire reaches the WUI. I wonder if there are suitable masks one can wear the entire day, while hiking longer miles, like somehow on your level.

[@brianfairweather7298]

I just got done thru hiking it. Its amazing.

[@UnfetteredFootsteps]

Good stuff man! I have been trying to figure out the most convenient way to carry my camera (Sony RX100) on longer hikes as well, namely so I can keep the Pedco ultra pod on it and still have it outside my pack so that I don’t get “lazy” about pulling it out of a pouch, etc. it’s definitely an experimentation process! Have a blast on this hike and thanks for sharing it! -Hungry Cat

[@Rosenbis]

Hello Jupiter ! Regarding your peakdesign issue with the tripod, you can add an adapter on the top of the tripod to get a quick release system. Basically you just clip your camera on top of the tripod and you are good to go. Just check "arca swiss plate" on amazon ;)

[@swissyodelbear]

Good Luck.....enjoy

[@TheAndrewUy]

Awesome Jup! Can't wait to see your next upload!

[@journeytoaphotograph]

Love this, I'm carrying a film studio and car camping rig on me back 🤦‍♂️ You're an inspiration dude. (Maybe I don''t really need that second gimble 😂)

[@FreeLander5280]

I thought you were going to say you weren't going to eat on this trip lol. Cheers and enjoy!

[@Saguache]

Hey Jupe. Stash a mask please. Delta is on the rise and it's breaking through. I've been carrying one and pulling it up in towns and even when trails get busy. Be safe, be well.

[@E_Clampus_Vitus]

Please crawl back into your covid hole and stay there.

[@annadupont7615]

The mask can also be extremely useful when it's smoky!

[@jhonyermo]

@@E_Clampus_Vitus STFU

[@hikerwoody182]

very good Jupiter. Is the yoyo a luxury item or do you think you could use it in case of bear attack?

[@carlgear]

TRT is going to be my first "long trail" since my Philmont trek in high school. You are spot on about getting time off for work for it and since I live in the Bay Area it's a no brainer. Looking forward to seeing you crush it! My plan would be to visit a brewery on mine so I'm budgeting a week and a half for my trek. Why not use the ombraz protector case that came with the glasses to protect and clean your glasses (with the attached microfiber cloth inside) instead of a separate case and microfiber cloth? Is the weight difference large enough to carry two separate lighter pieces?

[@TahoeTrailRunner23]

Stoked your headed to these neck of the woods! I’m curious, what’s your start date and which direction do you plan on traveling? Enjoy and have fun, thanks for all your videos!

[@davef5916]

I know you mentioned sight selection for camps is really important in order to make your sleep and shelter work. But after watching all your videos and seeing you talk about this sleeping pad I gotta know, do you sleep mostly on your side or your back or your stomach. I just cant get my head around it, need to try it I guess!

[@dawn6275]

So no bear can then @JupiterHikes? I've heard a lot of noise about bears in Desolation, wondering if anything had changed since I hiked the PCT in 2017. Just decided to pull the trigger on this trail for early July. Love your vids ✌️

[@chrisbenitez6548]

Awesome dude! Have a great hike. Hoping you have better camera luck than you did on the AZT! One gear fail I just had on the JMT was that in using the PD clip, I kept putting my camera on the ground during breaks, and apparently dirt can get into the sensor that way-leading to black dots in my images and me having to hike out to get rid of my camera. I’m sure you are already thinking of this, but be extra careful with your camera so that this doesn’t happen to you 🙏🏾

[@NateT0524]

Did you take your discs and happen to play Zephyr Cove or Bijou when you were there? Two of my favorite courses.

[@JupiterHikes]

I did! And a couple in Carson city. All were awesome and got a couple rounds in at each while I prepared last minute things for the trail

[@Summitclym]

Sweet little light. Ordered one.

[@CaptainCamp]

Oi! missed this. One of your greatest gear lists so far 😎 You'll need a small 'arca swiss' clamp on the ultrapod if you want to use it together with the capture clip

[@goofsaddggkle7351]

Your gear setup is so helpful and wished I’d found this 5yrs ago! But I question why you feel impelled to do 30 miles a day? I did part of the TRT last year and spent 5 leisurely days going from Echo Lakes to the Velmas and down to Emerald Bay. Spent a day and nite at Lake of the Woods because I had just a beautiful camp site and the views were amazing . The next day made it to only Aloha Lake and spent all afternoon swimming because it’s perhaps the most incredible swimming hole in Northern California. Went all the way to Middle Velma Lake next day and had such a spectacular camp site spent 2 nites there. Yet these would all be places you just breezed by in your need to get to the finish line eating the most base food all the way because ‘sustenance’

[@splashmt99]

Your camera has a tribble on the top of it. They multiply super fast, so your base weight will increase as you hike. 🖖🏽

[@guscoronel3249]

Starting the trail tomorrow. Smoke and thunderstorms in the forecast. Should be fun.

[@joebernall4116]

I was just up there and it seemed like for the most part the smoke was blowing east, but I know the smoke pattern probably changes daily. Better than I thought it would be though. Definitely looks like some weather coming in, Have fun, you're gonna have an amazing trip regardless, dude

[@dirtbagoutside]

Looking forward to this hike! Its on my to do list !