What's in my pack | Hiking gear I pack for an overnight backpacking hike in Australia

My hiking gear overview load out and what I pack & take on an overnight hike backpacking trip here in Australia.
What You Really Need for Hiking, Camping & Backpacking and an essential gear guide and extra luxuries.
What's in my pack is mostly ultralight gear for hiking in Australia but I'm not an ultralight hiker. I am a bit more minimal, as I like some extra comforts like taking a hiking chair. I know it might be a bit controversial but the weight is worth the comfort.
This is gear that I took on the Overland Track hike in Tasmania. Same packing list just more food!

[@JanineCoveney]

I love the little pot scrubber on the caribiner. Gold :-)

[@travelwithmick]

So glad that you got something out of the video. All of the little things add us to having fun while out hiking. Thanks for watching and happy hiking.

[@JanineCoveney]

@@travelwithmick let me just clarify that I got a whole lot more out of your video. I’m going to be broke but I’m changing up my gear to UL as much as possible. Thanks again.

[@danieljoy7504]

Thanks Mick. I'm an absolute novice so this sort of information is very useful. I'm doing a test hike this weekend and camping in the back yard to test all the gear I've got so far. Watching your video has increased my list of items I still need. ;-)

[@travelwithmick]

Glad it was helpful! Good idea to test out your gear before you get on the trail so you know how everything is set up and works. Happy hiking

[@frugalmum7943]

Great loadout. Gauze and leukotape could replace the bandaids and duct tape. Emergency bandage ( often called Israeli bandage) are great multipurpose, lightweight options for first aid kit. (stop the bleed/sprains and strains etc)

[@travelwithmick]

Thank for checking it out and for taking the time to comment. I have been refining my first aid items and I have been taking gauze and leukotape out on the trail with me recently. So totally agree with you on that. I carry snake bandages now too and they can double for sprains and to stop bleeding etc. thanks again and happy hiking

[@frugalmum7943]

@@travelwithmick I'm an Aussie, this video is something I think everyone of us should be taught in school. Until I did a snake awareness/basic snakebite first aid workshop, I thought the bandage was supposed to slow blood flow. **Blush**. It's important not to cut off circulation. The snakebite bandages with the squares, that I've tested are basically useless. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJCuZJl6h8mkbaMsi=H3Ac5LLkqw2NQ_Ba I highly recommend you practice wrapping with them, you will quickly find the correct pressure is probably not the squares.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Very nice video! Nice gear choices. Those will serve you well. Nice channel. New follower here. Crow✌️

[@travelwithmick]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@roast6282]

Great vid thanks! I did the 135km Cape to Cape in WA last September. I have a lot of the same hiking gear as you. The Helinox chair was a game changer!!! Curious as to what your total pack weight was?

[@travelwithmick]

Thank for checking out my gear video. Cape to Cape is in my list. I love that WA coastline. I think my base weight is around 6.5kg then plus water and food for the number of days I’m going out for. Plus camera equipment for filming which most people don’t carry!!!

[@majamidzor3801]

love the sponge hack ;) Do you use footprint with your Copper Spur?

[@travelwithmick]

Yep we have and use the footprint. It has been good in wet weather and allowed us to pack down the inner and keep that dry then pack the wet fly and footprint last

[@mikeswulius5038]

Rumor has it, it was carved from a bigger spoon.

[@travelwithmick]

Carved from a piece of Birch tree but those rumour mills work hard!!!!

[@yabbyoutdoors]

I carved my spoon at nordic edge with the spoon society is that were u did it

[@travelwithmick]

Carved this one while out camping

[@calhouston2517]

Hey Mick, Im absolutely just starting out & on the hunt for an entry level tent, any recommendations? Also, can I ask why you went with a 3p over 2p?

[@travelwithmick]

Great that you are getting into it. There are so many tents on the market and it really depends on your budget. The Marmot Tungsten Ultralight 2-Person Tent is a great option. I also have this tent. The reason I have the 3P is because I go hiking with my wife and we are both over 6ft tall so the extra space inside is great and means we can bring gear inside if we want. Only tricky thing with a 3P is that it is big so can sometimes be a challenge finding a big piece of flat ground to set up on. Hope that helps

[@calhouston2517]

Yeah I did look at that, there are a few I'm looking at, saw someone selling a Blackwolf Grasshopper cheap but am unsure. I will look at the Marmot as well, thanks for getting back to me mate. Ah yep I thought it may be that you were using for 2 people. Definately helpful, thanks.

[@travelwithmick]

@@calhouston2517 good luck and happy hiking

[@brianharradine8130]

Any comments regarding walking poles

[@travelwithmick]

I have some and I take them on my hikes. I don’t always use them but always take them for steep inclines and declines. Some hikes they are a must have