“Ultralight gear does not last”… but these items did!

These are the gear items I've used on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Long Trail, Highline Trail, and so much more. Truth be told, very few items get swapped out due to their wear, but more due to changed wants or needs on the trail. For example, I still have my hammock setup from the AT, but this setup wouldn't work on the PCT, so I swapped to a ground shelter instead. There are items that have also gone 3000+ miles that have been excluded from this list, but didn't feel the need to mention them for one reason or another. What gear do you have that's lasted longest?
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Gear in video:
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Montbell Zeoline L.W. Tights: www.montbell.u...
Montbell Tachyon Wind Pant: www.montbell.u...
Gossamer Gear LT5 Trekking Pole: www.gossamerge...
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[@mtadams2009]

For some reason some people love to hate on UL gear. I am in my 60s and going UL has enabled me to continue doing something I love deeply, backpacking. I did the Long Trail this year and having such a light pack really helps this older set of knees. Thanks for the review of the Montbell raincoat, it’s on my list of gear to get. I do treat my gear fairly gently but then again I have always been easy on my gear. Take care.

[@theoutdoordogandhikinggirl]

Totally agree! Same here, well not because of age but because of former injuries.

[@Clifford_C]

Great informative video. I loved my Versalite jacket on the PCT. For anyone out there that’s wondering, the Versalite rain jacket layers perfectly over the Enlightened Equipment Torrid Apex jacket. I have a medium in each and it’s perfect.

[@coolthingsbyjames]

Clean, simple, and to the point. I appreciated the second camera angle. Solid vid, very informative

[@lifescansdarkly]

Good to see that the Tachyon held up! Considering that same fabric in windbreaker form.

[@MeowHikes]

I’ve used the windbreaker and it works great. Couldn’t justify a windbreaker in my layering system, so I ended up selling it. I regret it some days

[@theoutdoordogandhikinggirl]

Good to hear about the Versalite. Thinking about buying one this year.

[@lanceeveland2455]

Nice

[@horseonmand]

The Senchi is awesome, but even after sizing up, mine is about 2 inches too short and wears more like a crop top with a pack on. lol

[@LostOnLandAgain]

When are you thinking about doing the CDT? I really love the quilt. Interesting that you have the whole line up of all the weights. LOL the crotch smell test cracked me up!!

[@MeowHikes]

Next year would be ideal for me, but we shall see! Yeah, I’ve yet to find a better quilt than Katabatic to date, it’s just built right. Those underwear are great! Have a fresh pair saved for my hike next month

[@andyveres3982]

Yeah boyyyyyy

[@zacharykuhns6060]

How's the stink on the Montbell leggings? I was looking at the merino wool version @ 4.5oz, but the Zeo are cheaper/lighter.

[@johnschmitt3083]

Curious that you have 4 Katabatic Quilts with different temperature ratings. How do you use them exactly in what temperatures/conditions? Seems like a very expensive way to regulate temperatures. Do you have an opinion on Hyper Dry Down vs normal? Maybe that's worth a Video!

[@MeowHikes]

It is! But I do a lot of hiking and have a girlfriend who also goes with me now, and she runs colder than I. When it’s cold, I use 22 she uses 15, then down the line with 30/22 and then 40/30. The quilt that gets the most use is the 30. If you wanted the most range of use, get a 30 and a synthetic wider 50. You have 30, 50, then stack the synthetic on top for winter. Or 22/40. I always get hyper dry just based off of personal research and the fact I usually use a tarp

[@2laughandlaugh]

500 miles on my Altra Timp 1.5. They look new other than dirt on them.

[@MeowHikes]

It’s wild to me when I see people with 200-300 miles on a shoe and they look destroyed. Trail runners start to flatten out by around 500, but your legs and feet are strong by then so my budget mind says to keep going. Glad you have a shoe that works for ya

[@chrisjeffery7519]

Your lighterpack link is broken. I wanted to see what pack you use. Great video.

[@MeowHikes]

Made sure it’s updated and included the gear from my Long Trail hike!

[@Evan.A17]

Yo, looking to get the versalite, curious about sizing, I think we are about the same size, I'm 5,6 and 130ish. You think the small is right for me, hows the fit when you put it on over a puffy?

[@MeowHikes]

Yeah the small I’ve had a melly and puffy underneath it, while a touch snug, it worked great. I’d go small, we’re practically the exact same size

[@Evan.A17]

@@MeowHikes Perfect, thank you

[@roygertel]

Montbell = Japanese = 👌

[@hikesteepfishhigh]

lol... im a man who races ultra marathons and the easist way to get running splits is to buy womans ones. they hardly make them for men. almost all of mine are womans. 😅😅

[@MeowHikes]

^^ This guy gets it

[@hair2050]

Splits? = Shorts?

[@rso2011]

What’s the sandals ur wearing?

[@MeowHikes]

Bedrock Cairns

[@leo_714]

13:24

[@MeowHikes]

Smell check

[@leo_714]

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[@MeowHikes]

@@leo_714 only if you include a link to buy the underwear for $50!

[@leo_714]

@@MeowHikes Thanks!

[@mysterious.hiker.x]

uLtRaLigHT GeAr dOeSN't LAst

[@napndash]

Just use cheap gymnastic pants instead of Tachyons

[@MeowHikes]

I have those too, but 3.5oz versus 1.6, and these have lasted a long time considering