Winter Backpacking Gear Load Out - Shelter Camping - Ultralight Setup

[@johnwilson6954]

I like the way you have modified the Porter with the add-ons, especially the angled water bottle holsters. Very ingenious! - hadn't seen anyone do that before....

[@BryceNewbold]

They work out great but i wish i has normal pockets on the sides. much more convenient.

[@cgriggsiv]

Sitting here on my lunch break thumbs up to you my good friend I will be watching this later tonight when I'm at home

[@BryceNewbold]

good deal CG!

[@jasonhikesunedited6699]

I've done the Oil Creek loop twice in the winter when it got nice and cold below freezing. The firewood situation is amazing. I just kept that fireplace stuffed. The dog and I were nice and warm even without closing in the sides. I'm finally going to do it in the summer in a few weeks. It'll be nice to be able to do it in Bedrocks :)

[@202ultra]

Another solid video. Always interested in your loadout videos Bryce as I have watched your pack progress through the years. Plus, I pack way too much during winter hikes fearing the cold.

[@BryceNewbold]

Thank you, I'm starting to get a real comfortable lineup of gear. Extra layers are usually never a bad thing. haha

[@arcana1973]

This isn't a winter camping loadout . This is a cold weather with light snow set up.....at least that's how it'd be up here in WNY.

[@BryceNewbold]

I can see that, High milage trips i would probably take this same setup +/- a few things. It was full on winter there as well.. so it got tested! haha

[@Chilln187]

I'm also in WNY, 14450 always looking for people to hike with.

[@YakoBako]

Depends how thick your skin is

[@bretthikez6567]

Glad to see you brought a pair or 2 of pants..looks like a great winter setup..

[@BryceNewbold]

haha! 3 actually! Thanks!

[@StevenZiegler]

Can't wait to hear how you make out with the quilt and blanket. Probably doing same set up next time I go out.

[@BryceNewbold]

Not a bad setup for a shelter with a fire. still would of rather had a 0 degree... hammcok gear lead times 😑

[@arcana1973]

@@BryceNewbold That's why I ended up with a UGQ Bandit. They have the ready to ship/fast track quilts. For getting the 800 fill down it's slightly more than the Econ quilts but the turnaround time is within a week. Luckily, mine ended up being a gift so I didnt have to spend any $ for it. ;-)

[@ohiovetoutdoors]

Always light, always efficient. Good stuff. Have fun!

[@BryceNewbold]

thanks brent! 👍

[@gordman6432]

Love oil creek. Have a good time.

[@BryceNewbold]

Thank ya

[@EDCAdventures1991]

Nice loadout. Thanks for sharing

[@BryceNewbold]

Thank you sir

[@ericb.4358]

I lived in Erie, PA for many decades and was a nordic ski patroller at Wilderness Lodge. These are my creds. Oil Creek State Park is 60 miles south of Erie, near Titusville and Oil City, PA. Your gear is only good for above 20 F. and very little snow. Beginner winter campers need to look at other sources for more suitable cold and snowy weather gear.

[@BryceNewbold]

I litterally say that in the video. Low 20s. Also its for shelter camping. Listed clearly in the title.

[@rosalievigneron1116]

love that your using the Gopro Hero, I have the same one and works great! Glad to see someone is using the same one.

[@BryceNewbold]

Yea it is a great camera for the price! I actually have 2 of them!

[@moistoregon9049]

Getting into lightweight myself lately. Keep the ideas coming so I can steal them and get this weight down!

[@BryceNewbold]

will do man!

[@redwhiteblue7831]

Great load out. Nice, Saved weight on your shelter. Thanks for sharing your gear for this trip. Take care.

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks! yea it was nice dropping that extra 2 lbs

[@melissaabigail8257]

Can’t wait to see your next video

[@nobison6185]

I like to take a couple small tarps to close off the sides of those shelters. Turns a shelter into a cabin!

[@BryceNewbold]

yea we were going to do that.. but we didnt. haha. not sure why. next time i go i will be doing that.. we were the only people there that didnt at least have 1 tarp up.

[@JoshHerodOutdoorAdventures]

Nice choice of gear. I use my Costco quilt as a liner in my 30 degree burrow and have been down into the teens and have always been fine. I would say you should be good

[@BryceNewbold]

thanks man 👍Its amazing how much more warmth those things add.

[@greggwoodard1872]

Have a great trip! I look forward to getting out there soon

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks! good luck!

[@JohnCleaver]

I'm surprised the GW was enough of a puffy. I was out at Oil Creek this past weekend and I was sometimes cold with a warmer jacket. CostCo quilt was definitely a good thing for me as well. With it and a 20 degree quilt, I was nice and toasty.

[@BryceNewbold]

Oh hey man! Yea the GW wouldnt be my first choice but i dont have a proper, packable, winter jacket yet. Although with my layers I am good into the teens with it. And any amount of work that im doing always warms me up.. could of used a warmer quilt however.. not bad. but if not for the fire it wouldn't of been fun. lol

[@JohnCleaver]

@@BryceNewbold yeah. I guess it depends on how much time you are spending sitting around. For me that's usually like 4pm-10pm or so in the winter, so I usually want something more. I'll have to test out how it works with some more layers underneath. Love seeing the winter videos, though!

[@rhodeislandhiker4745]

Awesome video brother nice load out , keep up the good work and it out from little Rhode island

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks RI Hiker!

[@schreibrocket]

Nice load out video man ! Curious how the costco stacked with your 20 is gonna work out for ya . Doing a weekend section of the laurel highlands the weekend before Christmas if your interested

[@BryceNewbold]

that sounds cool. I've been eyeing Laurel for awhile now but my schedule is pretty full the next few weeks. Good luck on it though! film it! 👍

[@markcummings6856]

When are you going? A low of 16f? Not worried about feet FREEZING if it’s a prolonged cold start each morning? Nice vid, thanks for sharing. Enjoy and have fun.

[@BryceNewbold]

Last weekend. Video is almost done. No not at all worried.. we are staying in shelters with fires. Plus all i gotta do is start moving to get warmed up. never have a problem.

[@friarrodneyburnap4336]

Love your video's...I learn something every time...

[@BryceNewbold]

great to hear!

[@TheWasatchGearReview]

Nice gear load out Bryce! Cant wait for the trip!

[@BryceNewbold]

thanks wasatch! almost done editing it

[@netgraphx]

Nice load out. Your econ 20 seems to be stretching the temp rating? My 40 econ I feel may be warmer than a 20 degree 950 fill from a different company. I've been back at it looking for a 0 degree so I'm curious.

[@BryceNewbold]

thanks! yea its crazy how different rating systems are on bags.. I had a 40 bag once that was barely a 60.. I recently orderded a 0 degree... should be a few more weeks though. Its gonna be nice !

[@JeremiahStringer]

I too love snickers when out on trail. I prefer the peanut butter ones, but I’m not going to discriminate. Really cool that you didn’t have to carry a tent. Awesome seeing all the gear. Appreciate you sharing all of your choices. I don’t know a lot about winter hiking so this video helps! Great video! Enjoyed 🙌🏻

[@BryceNewbold]

Awesome man glad you liked it! Snickers are the best trail food ever.. lol. mine were pretty frozen on this trip. not as good that way. haha

[@JeremiahStringer]

Bryce Newbold well I also love the ice cream snickers bars, but that’s a bit different then the frozen ones you were having lol.

[@onionhead5780]

My god that’s cold! I’m from south Florida. That bag would be full of layers and have no room for anything else if I were going. I am a heat acclimated sea level dweller. I can’t imagine being out in that cold weather. Good luck to you sir. 😎

[@BryceNewbold]

😂 I've never been that far south! I can only imagine! Its funny everyone around here talks about how they could never live in the humidity of Florida. I Handle heat and cold pretty well. Thanks Onion!

[@onionhead5780]

Bryce Newbold .. roger that brother. if I ain’t sweating, I ain’t happy. 👍 subscribed.

[@marloweheredy7945]

Haha. I thought I was the only one who took time to pack T.P. that way. Happy I'm not crazy after all.

[@BryceNewbold]

haha! your not crazy! It was random that i did that.. just happened to be an empty roll nearby when i was rolling it up. worked out nicely though! may do that again 👍

[@floesh-408]

Hi from Holland, nice video and gear load out

[@BryceNewbold]

hey floesh! thanks

[@WhitetailBushcraft]

GREAT PACK OUT!!!

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks Whitetail!

[@larrydonna369]

Looking forward to the trip video. Only one pair of gloves?

[@BryceNewbold]

Always 👍

[@markcummings6856]

Bryce Newbold Were your hands cold as you know what?

[@PREPFORIT]

Good Load out Video. You reminded me about a few things I need to double check ! Are you bringing a small light tarp or High quality space blanket ? I just throw one in because once on a hike I found out that the shelter was No longer there.

[@BryceNewbold]

Frozen had a tarp with him but we didnt hang it up. next time im bringing tarps for both sides of the shelter, It was ok without, but would have been so much nicer with tarps.... like shorts and a T nice. 👍

[@adventuresoffrostbeard4955]

I wondered if that was your pack in Jason’s Instagram post. Looks like it was a great trip! Can’t wait to see the video!

[@BryceNewbold]

yup! it was great. Was thinking of your new years experience while I was there. I had forgotten about the massive wood sheds.. lol!

[@jakevance673]

honey and peanut butter uncrustables are one of the best if you haven't tried them

[@BryceNewbold]

ooo I've never heard of those... I'm gonna look into that. haha. thanks!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

Nice load out!

[@BryceNewbold]

Thank ya Mr. Watson

[@SectionHikingTheAT]

Definitely interested in how the quilt works in terms of adding warmth to your overnight. You said you bought it at Costco??

[@EddietheApe]

I picked one of those quilts at Costco as well. Real nice and cheap...like $15. I use it with my regular sleeping quilt as a just in case. Go get one!!!

[@CJfromSOTA]

Good stuff man

[@BryceNewbold]

thanks CJ from sota!

[@jdc9023]

Great video....I know you're staying in shelters for this trip but I was wondering if you're still liking your Lightheart Gear tent.

[@BryceNewbold]

I do still really like it. There are things im not crazy about though. ... may do a video on it 🤔

[@jdc9023]

@@BryceNewbold That'd be a great video. I got myself a camo SoLong but haven't used it yet. It came down to Lightheart or Six Moon Designs for a backpacking tent.

[@trailcat71]

Thanks for sharing. I had a 10 degree burrow econ and took a costco. How did it work for you? Did you put it over or in? Sounds dumb, but the area I struggle with the most. Thanks.

[@BryceNewbold]

Mine worked out well but i did feel a bit chilly in it. i put it inside my quilt. I would fold it over my feet to give them some extra protection and it came up to my chest. plus i slept with my puffy on backwards as another layer that wouldnt fall off me.. Good seeing you out there! It was a cold weekend!

[@AmyRoutt]

Looking forward to the trip video! BTW I don't know HOW you survive without a hot dinner. hahaha I think I would struggle with eating uncrustables for dinner for a couple nights

[@BryceNewbold]

haha... This was the first time i didnt bring hot food for everyday. I was just feeling lazy and didnt want to cook. It worked out great, and I didnt even cook the 1 hot meal i brought (other than oat meal) . Uncrustables are ALWAYS good! 😂

[@JasonHelmandollar]

Very nice gear setup buddy. How well do those fleece leggings work out?

[@BryceNewbold]

They are great actually. They were 10 dollars at Dunhams about 8 years ago. So they are even lighter now since they are getting so thin. lol.. I do recommend fleece pants though. My Under Armour tights are nice but they aren't that warm, but better for hiking.

[@champ1177]

will you review your down quilt

[@BryceNewbold]

I have been debating doing that. I think i will because i've gotten to use it quite a bit and have a good bit to say about it.

[@champ1177]

Thanks a lot, I'm thinking about buying one but can you show me how lofty it is by standing on it because it will show me how much weight is being brought down on the quilt.

[@benjaminstone6406]

Is it Oil Creek PA??

[@BryceNewbold]

yes sir

[@snieves4]

Would your water bottles freeze on the outside?

[@snieves4]

Of the pack i mean.

[@BryceNewbold]

if its cold enough. yes

[@Mason-dk4rs]

What bandana brand do you recommend?

[@BryceNewbold]

I prefer the Banana Bandana . Its a little pricey but well worth it. www.zazzle.com/banana_bandana-256629235245018452

[@friarrodneyburnap4336]

Ultralight is 10 lbs or less ... in my opinion, trail weight is more important because I am not a ul backpacker but my trail weight, what I carry most of the time is lighter then many Ultralight backpackers...

[@BryceNewbold]

I dont use ultralight as a term to define me. I respect that you use non "ultralite" gear and still have a respectable weight. My thing is... when i get down under a 12 pound baseweight, there is pretty much no point to spending hundreds more to get lighter.. its light enough that it feels great and any less is not needed. 👍 Cool gear is addicting and thats my problem. lol

[@RealFooking]

18 lbs and light weight? Nah. I don't consider myself a lightweight backpacker or anything, in fact I hate the idea of ultralight backpacking, but my base weight for winter (with a bivvy bag included) is no more than 15 lbs. And that includes shelter.

[@yoadrianne466]

Burning River!

[@BryceNewbold]

Woop woop! I was a pacer for a friend of mine that did the 100

[@huseyinyasar4943]

I carry 50 lbs every camp

[@BryceNewbold]

whatever works for you. 💪. I dont mind heavy loads. I like a challenge every now and then

[@GreencampRhodie]

The lack of signalling (whistle & mirror minimum, EPIRB if remote), lack of navigation (compass, map), lack of decent wilderness first aid / bleeding kit, lack of minimal fire kit, lack of repair kit (sewing, tape, cordage), & lack of emergency shelter is an ENORMOUS & unnecessary risk, to yourself & (more so) to those having to rescue you. If you become separated from your kit, or it fails, what are your PACE plans (Primary, Alternative, Contingency, Emergency)....?? Do ultralight hikers not follow expert advice regards minimum emergency gear? BTW - not criticising, just want you to be safe. I enjoy your vids.

[@BryceNewbold]

I have a whistle on my backpack's chest strap/ i have a compass, GPS, and altitude on my watch. Not to mention a phone! Fire kit? 3 guys that all have lighters. Bleeding kit? clothing, trash bag, cordage, common sense. Were not bushcrafting out here, We walk.. eat ... and sleep. Most of the time within a few miles of the car or a town. In 32 years i've never had bleeding out issues..lol. Repair kit? (man up and carry it ). Emergency shelter? we paid 36 dollars for a shelter reservation, and If it somehow burnt down the in the time it took for us to get there... we would just take another empty one, bunk in someone else's, sleep in the wood shed or keep walking and go home. Bringing an emergency shelter is really reaching for things to worry about. P.s. have you ever looked at an Oil Creek map? Furthest thing from "wilderness" as you can get. This is not 100 miles deep in the Alaskan bush. I could probably run the entire 36 mile loop in 6 hours. Separated from my kit? We opted not to do any white water rafting on this trip. I do realize the risk of being minimalist, but i also know my limits of my body and my mental ability. Everyone is different. I would have packed differently if i had planed this trip (aka a paper map of my own) or if i was going solo, but I have all the emergency gear i need. Experience, innovation, cardio, and common sense.