The 10 Commandments of ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING

[@CharlesBlank]

I'm glad that the trail disappearance stories have gotten your channel more recognition since I truly believe you deserve at least 1M subs. however these right here are the kinds of videos I enjoy from you. Comedic UL gear videos.

[@mom.left.me.at.michaels9951]

I definitely first saw him because of the creepy campfire stories, but appreciate the variety. Can't be all doom all the time.

[@shawnr6117]

Thou shalt cook thy food in a crotch pot and drinkith thy coffee cold

[@scowler7200]

AAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!

[@phillipp1399]

By “coffee” do you mean the sweat that forms around the crotch pot?

[@shawnr6117]

@@phillipp1399 Nay, thy tears of envy whenist thou gaze upon a hiker with a lower baseith weight 🤣😁

[@matthewkenny2344]

Ngl, cold coffee is my fave

[@matthewwollert3531]

He hasn’t done it yet?😢

[@timg7627]

The toothbrush one is hilarious. I did it too back in the 90s but I promise every single one of you is strong enough to carry a full size toothbrush 💪

[@kaidenhall9818]

Stuck on the side of the road in Oklahoma but you know I got to watch

[@rayosunshine]

Thou shalt not brush your teeth in the creek. Time stamp 1:43 Luke gets giardia!

[@luke_mckay]

Wouldn't be the first time 😂😂😂 spit thoroughly 👌🏼

[@thehikingrealtor6812]

OMG I totally agree with you on the camp chairs.....You voluntarily chose to hike in remote wilderness....where there is NOTHING from civilization....and you embrace all of the inconveniences except a chair? There are rocks, trees, stumps and hey, how about the ground? I guess we all have our "luxury" items we haul though. Mine is a stainless steel coffee mug.

[@abereyes19]

I lost it when I saw that picture of Dan Becker in the camp chair 😂😂 - 2:26

[@gregmortonoutdoors]

I actually met a guy using one of those 1/8th inch foam pads on the AT. He swore it was comfortable. Base weight is nothing but a backpacking version of a dick measuring contest and a worthless statistic. "My base weight is 9.5lbs and I'm packing out 12 avocados and 5L of water...."

[@RC-qf3mp]

The way it’s comfortable is with camp selection. It’s obviously uncomfortable using that in a shelter, but if you’re stealth camping, you find a soft spot of land and get leaves under it for more cushion and warmth (so you save pack weight not needing as heavy a quilt). Ray Jardine discusses this. And back sleepers have an easier time with harder surfaces.

[@destroystreets1023]

I dont have one of those pads i want to try one, but im comfy on concrete as long as its flat

[@TangoDelta70]

Sarcasm ("Sounds like Saar ka zm") is through the roof in this one! Great video! I never tire of laughing at ULs and myself for being one! LOL!

[@luke_mckay]

"TICKS IN THE ASS!" Gets me every time. 😂

[@thelimitdoesnotexist2705]

I loved that episode of Trail Tales so much, I was laughing out loud at parts. Baker is always one of my favourute guests on your podcast.

[@k0b3r]

i am just a casual walker, but i felt a great urge to get myself a trailrunners after watching this... :D 'cause when i walk my dog, i want to be professional and stuff :P

[@JamieJones-kq9hf]

Absolutely love the video, hilarious ❤❤

[@alech729]

We’re still waiting for that Camp Chair video Kyle!!!

[@umpquagirl9890]

I shall be happy and smile no matter how heavy or light my pack is. 😊

[@michaelrousseau8851]

Noticed that "Evolved" pack. I just took mine out for the first time on the Pemi Loop and loved it!

[@icegypsy99]

As someone new to hiking I can't help but laugh as I watch this. Me...putting together my 1st aid kit. Hubby's looking at me "All that stuff is going to weigh your pack down" Me "So...I might need this one day" lololol I'm all about the comfort....not going as far as to bring a camp chair...or am I. Hmmm lolol

[@rlane26]

Abide by the following: Though shall like things that suck Though shall suffer in silence Though shall relish in hard times Though shall not quit Brought to you by the USMC, where a 50lb pack with a mortar base plate is considered ultra light, lol

[@mrmack2083]

Thanks for the Jupiter reference. That guy's freakin nuts :)

[@ckb1137]

I'm ultralight (about 9.8 pounds) and I actually bring a fishing pole lol. But my whole fishing set up is under 4 ounces. But it does sometimes double as a second pole for my tarp since I only bring one trekking pole, so it's not entirely useless, just mostly.

[@Kiev-in-3-days]

Smart.

[@somerandomguy706]

Can you detail out your fishing kit? Mine is.... not UL.... not that that's my biggest concern since most of my backpacking trips are centered around fishing.

[@ckb1137]

@@somerandomguy706 Sure :) I do keiryu fishing which is like the bait fishing version of tenkara. If you're looking for a lightweight fishing set up it's almost impossible to beat unless you're handlining. My rod is the diawa kiyose 43m. It's an adjustable length rod which is nice for hiking since you don't necessarily know what the conditions will be like when you get there. It's also pretty robust so if I happen to hook into a 20 inch trout it should be fine as long as I'm careful. It's 14 feet long at max extension which is actually on the shorter end of keiryu but that helps to keep the weight down, if you were doing shorter trips a longer rod might be worthwhile to you. Or if you're more of a fly fisherman I recommend tenkara, the rods are even smaller and lighter but the line is obviously much heavier, plus you would need to know the location you'll be fishing at has enough room to cast but this is probably not too much of a concern. I usually bring two separate keiryu lines and a bit of extra tippet. As far as gear I keep it pretty simple, I bring a few artificial worms, flies and splitshot. Occasionally I might bring some powerbait and/or marshmallows if I have reason to think that would do well. You can also just dig for worms once you get there. Keiryu is not exactly high tech fishing, it's basically rod+line+hook+bait. There's no casting and you shouldn't expect to be fishing miles out away from shore, your reach is basically the length of the rod and nothing more. But despite this I've always done surprisingly well. If you're interested check out tenkarabums website.

[@somerandomguy706]

@@ckb1137 appreciate the response. Sounds like a good setup. I do have a tenkara rod, but much prefer the fly rod at least based on the fishing I've done around GA with the tenkara rod. The only area I see myself using it is at rest stops where I can deploy it quickly when otherwise I just wouldn't fish a spot or to simply bring as an UL backup on my bigger trips (like I'm planning to do when I go for an 8 day trip in Wyoming this summer). I'm guessing I'll be carrying close to 3 lbs of fishing gear on that trip between the net, 3 fly boxes (4 oz/box), 4 wt rod, tenkara rod, reel, nippers, tippet, oil to fry some fish, etc. Nice to know there's other ways to do it. I'll have to experiment with the UL way on a lesser trip.

[@ckb1137]

@@somerandomguy706 Yeah it's always a tradeoff between weight and usability (and fun). But if you're looking for a shakedown of sorts I'll bet you can make do just fine without a fishing net, I always have, and you can definitely minimize the number of flies you carry, try to get it down to one box of just your favorites (or those you expect will do better). If you're going to bring a fly rod I'd leave the tenkara at home, for simplicity sake if not necessarily weight. Oil is great to carry as an ultralight source of calories just try not to waste too much when frying fish (and don't do it near where you're camping). For reference when I'm backpacking I literally boil my fish in water, it's better than you think especially when you're hungry after hiking a few dozen miles. Another thing to consider is the less weight you carry the more energy you'll have to actually fish when you get there. plenty of people go out hiking with grand plans of fishing all the mountain streams and lakes but once you get out there and start doing miles you'll probably find you don't have the energy for a whole lot beyond that. You've got to make it as easy on yourself and your body as possible. Just something I've learned over the years.

[@MeOutside]

When I upgrade gear I try to go as lightweight as possible without sacrificing (too much) comfort. Camp chair is always an extra pound I’m willing to carry.

[@allenlebaron8993]

i started out with ultralight gear and now i get comfortable gear to upgrade. im going to be taking a chair on my next trip and i’m very excited. i always thought my base weight would get lighter as i continued to invest but i tend to get a bit heavier and more comfortable. still under 15 pounds base weight, but my friends who have 15-20 pounds base weights were always more comfortable than me. im finally gonna be comfortable like them i’ve just spent far more money than them to have only a marginally lighter pack than them

[@wildweeds]

I'm in favor of tying two dozen helium filled balloons to my backpack in order to reduce the weight!

[@michaelschneider6106]

There's comfort on your back and there's comfort in the sack (camp). I'm going with a couple extra pounds of comfort. I can't wait until Kyle drains half the fuel from his mini BIC lighter to save weight. (God help me, somebody is going to do that!)

[@travisgrimm]

I know, right? Even my Zpack Arc has 10x comfort as a frameless pack

[@heartattackhiker3527]

I'll be hitting the trail with a 5lb. 10 oz . Pack on my next two day hike. This includes my phone and fuel canister in the weight. Should be comfortable enough as long as it doesn't get too cold only bringing my frogg toggs for warmth.

[@huejaynus6750]

“One Pound on your feet equals 50,000 pounds on your Balls” 😂

[@MikeycatOutdoors]

I hold my backpack with my 🐓 instead of my pinky. It also doubles as a tent pole for my plexamid. 😂

[@chriscjjones8182]

😂 😂 😂 Love it dude. I've learnt a lot from your videos over the years about ultralight gear and I definitely love the fact I switched a lot of my gear to ultralight, definitely feels better when hiking, but I'm old, I need those extra comforts lol. Mostly not ultralight, cause I carry backups and extras, the ultralight gear just helps me to do that easier

[@Hydehunt]

Better to save weight to carry backups imo

[@chriscjjones8182]

@@Hydehunt especially when the backups are shelters or water purifing/cooking equipment

[@RadDadisRad]

I bring a full size ELECTRIC toothbrush.

[@sheilasunshine9173]

I bring a water pik and a lighted makeup’s mirror!😂

[@freeradical77]

Don't forget your 3 lb power brick to charge it!

[@pguth98]

I glued my cut-in-half toothbrush to my 12" vibrator. That's a multi-use item right there.

[@12scoleman]

Kyle thanks so much for letting me fan girl today on trail on Crawford Path! My husband enjoyed laughing at me 😂

[@papagigo1]

Kyle, you should rethink the full toothbrush, when sharpened it makes a great weapon .

[@DJHLX3]

Last time I backpacked I went like 80km with no sleep in the dark with just water and some canned food and turned around cause of severe weather. Then I was like wow next time I should pack a pop out tent and some better planning.

[@danik6393]

I’ve been trying for that 10 lbs for like 4 years. Currently around 12- 14, (f’ing bear can!) - plus I wear boots (ADKS hiker and two broken wrists in two years 👎) Will be getting an HMG Dyneema tarp soon. That’ll cut 14 oz 👍 Miss my Altras, so I’ll probably get some when I start the AT. LOVE THEM. My hammock IS my chair, though! (Or the f’ing can. Or it’s a table. Dual use!) THIS WAS HILARIOUS. Thank you! 😊

[@luke_mckay]

HAMMOCK FOREVER BABYYY

[@danik6393]

@@luke_mckay Right?!!? Only thing I miss is the ability to lay all my shit out on an ‘inside surface.’ So it has also forced me to become WAY more organized. Against my nature, but I’m dealing 😊 Edited to add: My hammock gives me THE BEST SLEEP EVER. Try it if you haven’t! The interior thing is a small price to pay for a more predictable and comfortable sleep. I was sick of rolling into my tent walls and waking up 4 times/night to stuff things under my sleeping pad and just pray to the trail gods I sleep in one position for two hours straight. I digress. I sleep like a rock in my Chameleon :) Thanks, Dutch!

[@toxikliz9610]

Hammock chair is superior... as you get more relaxed, you can just lay down to "rest your eyes a sec" without going anywhere! And that GODDAMN can sure makes a nice little table. Dutch gang tee hee :)

[@sagittarius3363]

Flossie smiling at that box of donuts warmed my heart lol

[@frolege1]

This shall stop with the Drink Element Infomercials

[@dkalir]

One of your best, Kyle. Keep ‘‘em coming!!!

[@Hihihi96]

Wow Man! Congratulations on all the subscribers. I feel like you were just trying to get to 40K. You made it!!! Keep up the funny, yet somehow still informative content and I’m sure you’ll be at a quarter mil by the time the apocalypse hits. Peace

[@trevorantilla9893]

the amount of rage put into this video brings me joy

[@sillyquiet]

The next hiking mysteries video is going to have a lot of material from all the people that died watching this video. I know I'm dead.

[@Word187]

Replace one tent stake with a storm tent stake for digging catholes. You're welcome

[@marcsorensen2985]

multiple toothbrushes were harmed in the making of this video.

[@thehikingcommunity4806]

Damn Kyle your channel have grown so much. I still remember last year you were like 2k subs. Congrats man

[@frisk151]

LOL!!! Just when I thought I wanted to go more UL, you cured me of that idea!

[@MrRWS82]

Sharing a sleeping bag with your trail buddy is not gay while on trail - Kyle

[@LCSVB1963]

😂😂😂love this! So true! But I still love my helinox chair!

[@zakkmiller8242]

Youre going to have holy folks across the tube casting holy spells on you for that religious comment in the opener. Kyle hates hiking.... AND JEEZUS?! Jk haha great vid bro. I loved that episode of Trail Tails. I loved your "thou shall consider any day under 18 miles a nero" hahaha!!

[@AdventuresWithLoki]

Multi-use the spork, for both in AND out, haha! Nice Kyle.

[@daniel_503]

I took my mom on a 30 mile hike last weekend with a fishing pole (Tenkara rod) and a Helinox chair.

[@janefreeman995]

Your bank account must be a little ultralighter. I just bought a camp chair yesterday, but I have a camper conversion van, so not for hiking. Wow those chairs are pricey but good for you.

[@Chudchanning]

I started to watch some ultralight KZbin people one time and as soon as I saw some dude say to ditch the pocket knife because it's "unnecessary" I laughed my way out the door. Reducing weight is cool but I'm not trying to make it easier to die in the woods

[@bluudat1site]

did you use that pocket knife on ur thru hike tho

[@Chudchanning]

@@bluudat1site yeah. Cutting food packages, food itself, cutting string and para-cord if need be, cleaning under fingernails, striking the fire rod, cleaning fish, shaving wood to find dry fire starter in a damp environment. Sure, Sometimes it doesn't get used on a simple hike or even a higher level hike, but. sometimes it does. Never hurts to carry an extra couple of ounces, especially when a versatile tool like that could save your life should something not go according to plan. It's just as important as food, water, and a lighter really.

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

Award for the best use of a fully contextual poop emoji.😂

[@luke_mckay]

Thank you, thank you. 😂 Gotta make it tasteful. 👌🏼

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

@@luke_mckay Happy to help. Love your handle. My motto too for more than 50 years. Still, that Ferrari would have been nice....

[@a.ramosakadrumgrl6677]

You still owe us a video with you using a camp chair!! 😂

[@MarkTayloroutdoors]

Ive seen all of Jupiter videos 😂😂 Jupiter the ultralight god great video mate, Atb Mark

[@WildlifeGillian]

OMG that was hilarious. I applaud you sir!

[@jgalt99]

What is ultralight nowadays? My base weight is under 10lbs, is that ultralight now? It was before. But holy cow, it's a whole different animal now. The purpose of ultralight was to maximize your smiles per mile because you weren't hauling around a bunch of crap you didn't need to. Go hiking because it's fun. Try to have the most fun possible, which means being as comfortable as possible. If that means you want to be as comfortable as possible in camp, cool! Do less miles and bring a gas grill and some chairs and beer in a glass bottle and some lobsters. I'm jealous af. If you want to hike every daylight hour and do as many miles as possible and challenge yourself physically, cool! Cut off that toothbrush and cold soak or whatever, get down to as light as you can get so those miles are actually comfortable and easy! Most people are somewhere in the middle like me. I have less time than I'd like to hike, so I try to maximize the area I cover with each trip and see as much as I possibly can out there and have wonderful experiences. So I have UL core gear, subsist on less food than I'd like, (because it's a short term activity) and know where my next water source is so I don't have to schlepp a gallon of water when I'm going to cross a stream in less than 4mi anyway. I do about 20mi a day on the east coast, more on the west where trails are not PuDs. 8-10lbs base, no more than 25lbs including food for 5 days and water. If you have a good time with less, awesome! If you have a good time with more, awesome! Have a great time hiking and enjoy what you're doing because this is a life-affirming hobby.

[@toejamr1]

Ya know what? I also have never seen a happy ultraliter UNLESS they just got that new cuben fiber g-string.

[@nathanielvasquez6182]

I love the zoom in on your face when you said our mothers weren’t ultra light 😂

[@luke_mckay]

I aim to please

[@theviolator818]

All miles no smiles how dare you enjoy a recreational activity

[@RC-qf3mp]

For #4, it should be coveting what your neighbor DOESN’T have. Their lack of gear is what you envy.

[@joshrollins6541]

Saw you got out with Kristian…that dude is amazing. You too!

[@DigitalNomadOnFIRE]

This list is so douchy, I love it

[@lenisteingen3036]

Awesome! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@chrisr2925]

Funniest video in a long time. Nice work.

[@luke_mckay]

Hope you liked the edit! 🤗

[@1990Co]

That animation tho damn!

[@luke_mckay]

Thank you, thank you 🤗 -editor

[@Natural_Encounters]

Quality content bro 😂

[@tristan_hks5203]

Honestly I feel attacked after this video, don’t shame me and my fat-pack 😂 thanks for the video man!

[@AuburnAlum1977]

Cracking me up, dude!

[@HornsUpNC]

No commandment about worn weight!? What a bushcrafter

[@luke_mckay]

r/ultralight_jerk comment if I've ever seen one 😂

[@coreyseals4269]

I'm sending out emails to everyone to unsubscribe from your channel! Ultralight Hitler 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Just kidding you, Kyle. I have actually have a full sized cut-out of you made on cardboard! You are an inspiration to us all 😁

[@mikeboard1]

1:13 that’s hilarious!

[@davesponenberg5062]

Cool episode!

[@MakoBlitz]

YES! this is ffffffing hilarious kyle please more like this I love love love the jokes

[@michaellacroix2315]

Hahaha, loved it!

[@jantefft2442]

😂really, really great!

[@ritzharris1303]

Too old these days to hike anymore. But I still really enjoy your videos!

[@bucky716]

You can hit 200k subscribers if your next video is of you in a camp chair. Just sit crying for 15 mins in a camp chair.

[@Duckling08]

Can't wait to hear what your next adventure is going to be!?

[@Jinxlikestohike]

You didn't add the most important one! Thou shalt not wear underwear.

[@dougdaniels]

Return of the "mom" jokes. All is well with the world 😁

[@dougbradfield7735]

Well done!!!!!

[@aidenleddy5443]

Tried sleeping without a bug net once and only once, worst night of my life

[@RoscoPColetraneIII]

My grandfather free climbed Pointe du Hoc at Normandy with over 70 pounds of gear on his back. Most of it explosives. And guns. And ammunition. And then he went and finished the mission. So, yea, ultralight is Busch league. When did people become so scared of a little weight?

[@SticksandStonesBJJ]

I am going ultralight with my chair!

[@Mg-1234x3]

How many times did you say altso in the video?

[@thomashimstreet3019]

You never talk about living off the land. Get in touch with your native side....fruits, nuts, salad on the ground, and small animal meat. Never bring as much food again. Set animal traps at night, and eat squirrels for breakfast.

[@hayleyversailles6946]

The base weight commandment 1000%...where tf do these youtubers get off claiming 6 pound base weights when they have the same gear I do?

[@Hydehunt]

They get gear that 10x the price of yours to save 1/4th the weight

[@hayleyversailles6946]

@@Hydehunt I have literally all the same gear as a lot of ultralight ppl yet somehow my base weight is 15 and there's is 9. It's obvious lies

[@Hydehunt]

@@hayleyversailles6946 now I understand. That is weird.

[@RC-qf3mp]

A good formula for ultralight: frameless pack, no hip belt, no inflatable pad, dyneema tarp or, better, a poncho tarp, and a quilt (ultralight). Cold soak or no soak. No extra clothes. No sleep clothes. No camp shoes. Add minimal toiletries and electronics, and you should be easily under 10 pounds, likely under 7.

[@Hydehunt]

@@RC-qf3mp I mean true but why not add a few pounds for a few luxuries?

[@scottduncan4163]

Rare form on this one, bro!

[@travisgrimm]

Funny shit, my man

[@PrimalRenegade17]

11th commandment: Thou shalt buy budget gear Even your toothbrush should cost $1100 (and thats before you cut the handle off)

[@ahphodg260]

Real ultralight is basically a native, walking barefoot, wearing a thong made of tree leaves or better nothing. With some water in a bladder and beef jerky.

[@blackturtleshow]

Wasn't there a Mel Brookes movie where Moses drops one of the tablets thus leaving only TEN COMMANDMENTS? I feel like something like that happened here. What are the other FIVE commandments?!!

[@chrisr2925]

You missed the opportunity to make fun of Stephen with commandment 10

[@fumanpoo4725]

You are fortunate to be a hiking guru and not have to deal with crazy weenie-wagging bank robbers or other criminals on a regular basis.

[@zeshan144]

That was hilarious

[@JenziDude]

Finally found an american hiker / youtuber who is not religious! Instant subscribe! Amazing content dude 👍🏽

[@toejamr1]

😂 I hear you. As an ex Christian of THIRTY years I totally get not wanting to hear that garbage. The worst is when they squeeze a Bible verse in there “ya know what? This reminds me of hebakiah 69:69” and then recites the whole stupid verse. I rather have ringworm on my taint than hear that crap.

[@papadawg3172]

OK the clay tablet has Sumerian cuneiform, not Hebrew (which would be the 10 Commandments). BTW this was hilarious

[@luke_mckay]

LOL I just needed to find a pic of one that was high quality and the carved inscriptions didn't distract from the text I was overlaying. Thanks for schooling me, tho! Glad you liked it!

[@garyblack2858]

Funniest video yet!

[@luke_mckay]

Hope you liked the edit! 👌🏼

[@karenschrock80]

Just ordered some LMNT. See how it tastes. Lol

[@littleBrownDwarf]

True ultralighters walk barefoot like god intended.

[@kookkamajunga]

Kyler I drink Nuun tablets. I’m very sorry. I drink the fruit punch ones. Please forgive me. I like them.

[@KrizAkoni]

I’m going to hiker hell 😅

[@tomrobinson7817]

I cut my toothbrush because it fits better in ziplocs🤷‍♂️