Exploring the Wilderness: A Gear Overview
In a recent adventure, I embarked on my first backpacking trip as the host of this channel. Today, I'm thrilled to share a detailed rundown of the ultra light hiking gear essentials that accompanied me on this exciting journey. For those who missed the video, worry not; I've got you covered with all the details right here.
Ultra Light Hiking Clothes
Let's start with what's on my body. As someone with considerable backpacking experience, I've honed in on gear classics that make my outdoor experiences not only enjoyable but also efficient. My choice of footwear includes Altra Lone Peaks paired with Superfeet insoles for that crucial arch support.
I use wool socks by Farm to Feet, a Mountain Hardware Sun Hoodie for sun protection, Beyond Yoga leggings, and synthetic undergarments round out my on-body essentials. No adventure is complete without my trusty fanny pack, containing everything from tissues and hand sanitizer to a journal and snacks.
Ultra Light Backpack: Hyperlite Unbound 40
Moving on to my backpack – an essential companion for any backpacking journey. The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 40 is my go-to choice for its waterproof, ultralight design with just the right amount of structure. On the outside, I've got a Garmin inReach Mini, ensuring safety is always a priority and my Sawyer water filter that I pair with 2 Smart Water bottles.
Inside the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Backpack
Inside the backpack, organization is key. Diddy bags take care of hygiene, first aid, and the essentials for nature's call. My rain jacket of choice is the Outdoor Research Helium, and an electronics bag carries my Petzl Actic Core headlamp, a lightweight 10,000mAh Nitecore battery bank, cords, and headphones.
Food and Cooking: Zpack and MSR Titanium Tea Kettle
A crucial aspect of any backpacking journey is sustenance. My food bag by Zpacks, carries a carefully curated selection, including Ramen, pretzels, peanuts, coffee, and an assortment of bars. For cooking, the MSR titanium tea kettle, at Toaks long handled spoon, paired with the BSR tiny stove works super well.
Warm Layers for the Elements
As the temperatures drop, staying warm becomes paramount. My ensemble includes an Outdoor Research beanie, Minus 33 wool gloves, and two midweight puffies – the Arc'teryx Atom and the MontBell 800-fill down puffy. A microgrid fleece hoodie by RAB, a Smartwool buff, and an extra pair of socks add versatility to my gear.
Sleeping Soundly: Thermarest NeoAir XL and Enlightened Equipment Enigma Quilt
Ensuring a restful night's sleep is crucial for the next day's adventures. The Thermarest NeoAir X-lite provides comfort, while a Sea to Summit ultralight pillow and a simple buff as a pillowcase add a touch of home. For added warmth, I brought along a silk sleeping bag liner, and my sleeping bag of choice was the 20° Enlightened Equipment Enigma quilt.
Shelter in the Wild: ZPacks Plex Solo
Last but not least, my shelter in the wilderness. The ZPacks Plex Solo, an ultralight non-freestanding tent, paired with the MSR Mini Groundhog stakes proved to be a reliable home during the trip.
Wrapping Up the Ultra Light Hiking Gear List
That concludes the ultra light hiking gear chat for this backpacking adventure. I'm truly thankful for the opportunity to connect with this community, and I'm eager to hear your thoughts and questions. Drop a comment below if you have any inquiries or suggestions for future content. Your feedback is invaluable as we navigate through these exciting journeys together. Thank you for being a part of this adventure, and I look forward to catching you in the next one.
Until next time, happy trails!
Gear used in this review includes:
Footwear:
Altra Lone Peak 7
Superfeet Insoles the Hike Cushion
Farm to Feet Socks- ¾ Technical Crew
Clothing:
Mountain Hardwear Crater Lake Sunhoodie
Beyond Yoga Spacedye Caught in the midi high waisted leggings
Outdoor Research beanie
Minus 33 wool gloves
Arc'teryx Atom hoodie
MontBell 800-fill down puffy
Nexus RAB hoodie
Smartwool buff
CDT buff
Packs:
Hyperlite Unbound 40
JanSport Fanny Pack
Trail Gear and Electronics:
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles
Garmin inReach Mini
Sawyer water filter
Outdoor Research Helium
Petzl Actic Core headlamp
Nitecore 10,000 Lightweight QC Power Bank
Kitchen Gear:
Zpacks food bag
MSR titanium tea kettle,
Toaks long handled spoon
BSR Mini Outdoor stove
Camp Gear:
Therm-a-rest NeoAir xlite
Enlightened Equipment Enigma Quilt
Sea to Summit ultralight pillow
Cocoon silk sleeping bag liner
ZPacks Plex Solo
MSR Mini Groundhog
