sixstringsteve
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I thought some people might find this interesting. Links to all the gear in the youtube video description if you're interested in checking it out. I'm not the world's guru on ultralight travel, that would be Mesha. He taught me a lot, and I enjoy backpacking more because of what I've learned from him.
[video=youtube;Xdlg8yjxO3o]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdlg8yjxO3o[/video]
Klymit Cush Pillow/Seat: http://amzn.to/1MbKWGT
Sawyer Mini Water Filter: http://amzn.to/1gqQ9iB
We are in love with these water filters. Super cheap, super light. Since we don't have viruses in our water in the US, the sawyer will filter every water source we encounter to be safe to drink. Good for 100k gallons (good luck filtering that much water). A MUST-have for any hikers out there.
OP Sak: http://amzn.to/1MbL5tV
On every backpacking trip, we store all our food in OP Saks (odor proof sacks). The bears and chipmunks can't smell the food inside those sacks, so it keeps them away.
Platypus: http://amzn.to/1MbL4Gn
The drinking bottle is a platypus bottle. They're pretty cool. They get smaller and smaller when they get emptier (reducing pack volume), and they're BPA-free, and they're super light.
ACR Resq Link SAR Rescue Beacon: http://amzn.to/1Md4AlX
Bear Spray: http://amzn.to/1gqPhdT
Teressa was carrying this. A must for bear activity. Far more effective than firearms, and can be used on mountain lions, moose, and other predators.
Therm-a-rest AirTap inflator nozzle: http://amzn.to/1UY0Xru
We put this nozzle on a trash compactor bag for a dry pack liner, as well as an inflator bag for our sleeping pads. Using the bag keeps mousture out of your sleeping pad, so they never get moldy.
Sea to Summit Mosquito Net: http://amzn.to/1UWlTtQ
Super light, and you'll be glad you have it when the bugs are out. I use mine as a stuff sack.
Black Diamond Carbon Cork Trekking Poles: http://amzn.to/1Ly5pTG
These are the rolls royce of trekking poles. They're amazing. If you've never hiked with trekking poles, give it a shot. There are MUCH cheaper trekking poles out there, so don't think you need to spend a ton to enjoy the benefits of trekking poles. We have over 300 miles on each pair, so we feel like we get our money's worth out of the good ones. Plus they're the structure for our shelter.
Therm-a-rest Neo Air Xtherm sleeping pad: http://amzn.to/1F2ys4Z
Expensive, but worth every penny. We have over 200 nights on one with zero pops or leaks. Under 1lb. A sleeping pad's primary job is to insulate you from the ground. The fact that they're 3" thick and comfy is a plus, but they're primarily insulators. We've slept on the snow with these before. There are one or two pads that are lighter than these, but they're not even close to the R-value (insulation rating) of the xtherm. Yup, they're expensive, but these pads will last SOOO long for the price of a night or two in a nice hotel.
Western Mountaineering Sleeping bags:http://amzn.to/1gqR02R and http://amzn.to/1F2yKc8
You can find them cheaper other places. Since we spend 50+ nights in these sleeping bags every year, it was worth it to buy the best of the best. These bags will last us 20+ years. These are lifetime investments. Made in the US or Canada (depends on the model), super light, super durable, super well made.
Granite Gear Air Zipditty Pouches: http://amzn.to/1MbN7dF
We LOVE these. We use them for our 10 essentials, first aid, and toiletries kits. We've had them in rainstorms and our stuff stayed dry. I'm not sure if they're marketed as totally waterproof, but we've had great luck with them.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Windrider 3400 Pack: https://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com/3400-windrider.html
Spendy pack. There are other packs out there that are cheaper and just as light, but I absolutely love this pack. It doesn't have many pockets, so you'll have to rethink how you pack it. It's a little small when you're gone for more than a week, but I adore my HMG pack. Mine has been totally waterproof. I've got over 150 nights on mine.
This video was shot entirely with a Panasonic Lumix LX100:http://amzn.to/1F2FfeY
[video=youtube;Xdlg8yjxO3o]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdlg8yjxO3o[/video]
Klymit Cush Pillow/Seat: http://amzn.to/1MbKWGT
Sawyer Mini Water Filter: http://amzn.to/1gqQ9iB
We are in love with these water filters. Super cheap, super light. Since we don't have viruses in our water in the US, the sawyer will filter every water source we encounter to be safe to drink. Good for 100k gallons (good luck filtering that much water). A MUST-have for any hikers out there.
OP Sak: http://amzn.to/1MbL5tV
On every backpacking trip, we store all our food in OP Saks (odor proof sacks). The bears and chipmunks can't smell the food inside those sacks, so it keeps them away.
Platypus: http://amzn.to/1MbL4Gn
The drinking bottle is a platypus bottle. They're pretty cool. They get smaller and smaller when they get emptier (reducing pack volume), and they're BPA-free, and they're super light.
ACR Resq Link SAR Rescue Beacon: http://amzn.to/1Md4AlX
Bear Spray: http://amzn.to/1gqPhdT
Teressa was carrying this. A must for bear activity. Far more effective than firearms, and can be used on mountain lions, moose, and other predators.
Therm-a-rest AirTap inflator nozzle: http://amzn.to/1UY0Xru
We put this nozzle on a trash compactor bag for a dry pack liner, as well as an inflator bag for our sleeping pads. Using the bag keeps mousture out of your sleeping pad, so they never get moldy.
Sea to Summit Mosquito Net: http://amzn.to/1UWlTtQ
Super light, and you'll be glad you have it when the bugs are out. I use mine as a stuff sack.
Black Diamond Carbon Cork Trekking Poles: http://amzn.to/1Ly5pTG
These are the rolls royce of trekking poles. They're amazing. If you've never hiked with trekking poles, give it a shot. There are MUCH cheaper trekking poles out there, so don't think you need to spend a ton to enjoy the benefits of trekking poles. We have over 300 miles on each pair, so we feel like we get our money's worth out of the good ones. Plus they're the structure for our shelter.
Therm-a-rest Neo Air Xtherm sleeping pad: http://amzn.to/1F2ys4Z
Expensive, but worth every penny. We have over 200 nights on one with zero pops or leaks. Under 1lb. A sleeping pad's primary job is to insulate you from the ground. The fact that they're 3" thick and comfy is a plus, but they're primarily insulators. We've slept on the snow with these before. There are one or two pads that are lighter than these, but they're not even close to the R-value (insulation rating) of the xtherm. Yup, they're expensive, but these pads will last SOOO long for the price of a night or two in a nice hotel.
Western Mountaineering Sleeping bags:http://amzn.to/1gqR02R and http://amzn.to/1F2yKc8
You can find them cheaper other places. Since we spend 50+ nights in these sleeping bags every year, it was worth it to buy the best of the best. These bags will last us 20+ years. These are lifetime investments. Made in the US or Canada (depends on the model), super light, super durable, super well made.
Granite Gear Air Zipditty Pouches: http://amzn.to/1MbN7dF
We LOVE these. We use them for our 10 essentials, first aid, and toiletries kits. We've had them in rainstorms and our stuff stayed dry. I'm not sure if they're marketed as totally waterproof, but we've had great luck with them.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Windrider 3400 Pack: https://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com/3400-windrider.html
Spendy pack. There are other packs out there that are cheaper and just as light, but I absolutely love this pack. It doesn't have many pockets, so you'll have to rethink how you pack it. It's a little small when you're gone for more than a week, but I adore my HMG pack. Mine has been totally waterproof. I've got over 150 nights on mine.
This video was shot entirely with a Panasonic Lumix LX100:http://amzn.to/1F2FfeY
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