8 Years of Perfecting - My 2024 Backpack
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3 ай бұрынIt’s 2024 - Comfort and safety at 7.5lbs /3.4kg is not impossible. This backpacking camping gear is great for ALL hiking trips, with a roomy tent, wide air pad, a framed backpack, gas stove, full rain gear, extra clothes and an air pump.
See my Lighterpack for all the gear details -
lighterpack.com/r/bnuqop
Gear in Video
Durston X-Mid Pro 1 (sil floor) - geni.us/JTaC
KS Ultralight KS40 - geni.us/wRDl
Katabatic Palisade 30F/-1C Quilt - geni.us/AF8P6T
Thermarest Xlite - geni.us/Bo1Be
Leve Outdoor Alpha Hoody - geni.us/DIOLw
Leve Outdoor Silpoly Rain Jacket - geni.us/8XFdN0Z
Gossamer Gear 1/8in pad - geni.us/lTv3j
Pillow Nemo Fillo Elite Luxury - geni.us/JP6dzB
Dry Bag for Pillow (Exped is Discontinued so get these nearly identical ones) - geni.us/UDPg
Katadyn BeFree - geni.us/rspLYVX
Toaks 650ml Thin Wall - geni.us/wOM9WGP
BRS 3000 Stove - geni.us/GnWrZ
Spoon made from Pearwood - geni.us/kzmGwCM
5,000 mAh Battery - geni.us/oHaOfjH
Nitecore Nu25 Headlamp (2023 Version) - geni.us/RpPLC
Tenacious Tape Flex Tape - geni.us/HZ4WV
Bamboo Kids Toothbrush - geni.us/iz8HW6
Renegade Outdoors Knife - geni.us/pb0BTw
Leukotape - geni.us/DFE8v
Gauze Packs to make Superbandaids! - geni.us/co82g
Unscented Soap - geni.us/zkMnDI
Food Storage Wallaby Mylar Bags - geni.us/bGOdp2
Silva Compass Thermometer - geni.us/ddgEeHz
Matches - geni.us/E6kAj
Senchi Alpha 60 Bottoms - geni.us/MVbvHI
Sleep Socks/Gloves from Farpointe - geni.us/I6NBHGP
Montbell Versalite Rain pants - geni.us/P5iBc
Injinji Liner Socks - geni.us/m4j6
Ruta Locura Sorex Stakes - geni.us/ZgKUgR
Easton Nano - geni.us/myl3Pa
Mosquito S2S Nano - geni.us/7gtlM
Sewing Kit Thread - geni.us/RMBj
Cuben Tape and Patches - geni.us/tb90kLT
usb-C to usb micro adapter - geni.us/AVEl4tB
Zpacks Ditty Stuff Sack - geni.us/5NCoyU
Budget Picks Here
Tent - Durston Xmid Sil. You can absolutely get a 3FUL Lanshan for under $200 but I really believe if you can get to it, The Durston X-Mid is a fantastic value at $240. For all the same Reasons that I bought the X-Mid Pro. My main concern with the 3F UL Lanshan is the small amount pf space you give up. Livability is important - geni.us/88OAW
Backpack - Granite Gear Crown 2 (On Sale) - The previous version of this backpack is what I started with when my base weight was 17lbs and I loved everything about it. Unfortunately I had to sell it to afford the next gear. The pack has simple features, you can remove the lid to make it lighter and uses durable materials. 60L IS a lot of room, but that’s all the better, because you don’t have to compress your clothing too much. - geni.us/XCL4
Sleeping Pad - Klymit Insulated Static V Lite ($85) - Year over year I keep looking, but nothing beats the 23in width, price, 30d durability, and reasonable 1.9 R value (2.7 R Value if you add a thinlite pad) geni.us/F13Xz
Hammock Gear Burrow Quilt - Hammock Gear no longer calls this an “economy quilt” but it’s still an amazing value. The biggest plus is you’re getting a quilted fitted to your specifications. For the exact reason I love KS Packs, I like Hammock Gear, because you get to choose what you want on the quilt. geni.us/wJ1QM
Gear I Sometimes Bring
Garmin inReach Mini Satellite Communicator - geni.us/uI4i
SUNSCREEN STICK - geni.us/CuMFv9H
Lip Balm - geni.us/QctEh
Bug Spray - Discontinued (Why Sawyer?!)
Nitecore 10,000mAh - geni.us/J6d5
Goosefeet Gear "Matt Shafter" balaclava - geni.us/b5EXP
Warm Gloves - Enlightened Equipment Stronghold Mittens - geni.us/AdT1d
Montbell Goretex Shakedry Jacket - DISCONTINUED Booooooo
MEC Tech Pant - geni.us/FMe8S
Bear Can - Bearikade Scout - geni.us/YvzcYwm
Snow Chain Traction Devices - geni.us/TJzBKV9
Ice Tool - Suluk46 - geni.us/Y7AIaW
Injinji Liner Socks - geni.us/bVDA
Sun Sleeves - geni.us/H0wbb9A
Casio W-800H - geni.us/7ibkX
What I Wear
Topo Pursuit - geni.us/WjzQ53
Marmot Juniper Short - geni.us/mreMfw
Summer Mesh (SIZE WAY UP) - geni.us/wr0sfRv
Winter Mesh (Size up here too) - geni.us/75HAQ9m
Sun Hoody - geni.us/z9J7p
Sunglasses - geni.us/55kRLr
Hat - geni.us/AeTW2c
Watch - geni.us/yla3gHm
Trekking Poles (UL) - geni.us/8kLlS
Photo Attribution - Laurent Barikosky at 19:20 by James Gibson with story at papersky.jp/en/outdoors-and-d... and papersky.jp/outdoors-and-desi...
James Gibson substack link: arukari.substack.com/
#camping #backpacking #hiking
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
What did you like? What would you change? Check out my Lighterpack link in the description for the weights and details. Thanks
@1975mtl 2 ай бұрын
Looks like the topos pursuit have been discontinued as well. Have been looking for Altra alternate recently but none of their shoes quite fit what I wanted. 0 drop, 25-29 mm stack. Thanks for posting as was able to find a pair of pursuits in my size in stock.
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
@@1975mtl I got a hold of Topo this morning and they said they're refreshing the Pursuit this Spring.
@1975mtl 2 ай бұрын
@@MattShafter that’s great news thanks for the update! I’m looking forward to trying the pair I have coming. It’s sad that Altra has started having durability issues.
@Casual_BackPacking 2 ай бұрын
Explain trekking pole tents on the john Muir trail
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
@@Casual_BackPacking Lots of Cowboy camping followed by lots of rocks on stakes turned sideways.
@MrKuken911 2 ай бұрын
That comment about slapping people listening to music on their bt speaker on the trail really made my day, subscribed ! 😂
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Slap you very much!
@j.stephens257 Ай бұрын
This!!
@MattShafter Ай бұрын
@@j.stephens257 LOL
@condoti Ай бұрын
Funny, that was the moment I also subscribed. Not that i condone face slapping or anything.
@donnaventures 24 күн бұрын
Haha double that
@thornygreenwood Ай бұрын
Can we take a moment to appreciate the presentation of this video? So much good here: professional looking camera quality, clean/pleasant narration, tasteful and on topic decor in the background, visually pleasing color grades, etc. Well thought out pack list as well.
@MattShafter Ай бұрын
We did a good thing!
@goodnatureart Ай бұрын
@@MattShafter Great walk through. I think those light hiking pants are gone and I'm looking for another source on the holy shirts. Some fine editing.
@ifitrollsrideit530 Ай бұрын
I subscribed just for the Bluetooth speaker comment. You are a king among men!
@MattShafter Ай бұрын
We're out here slappin!
@huntergear9008 22 күн бұрын
i also did this great video mate
@Jt-nu3em Ай бұрын
That pillow hack with the buff is genius.
@MattShafter Ай бұрын
People love it
@AliceFordAdventures 2 ай бұрын
This is so detailed. I camp and backpack quite often, and just learned so many things from your detailed descriptions
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it. I decided to double the time I talked vs my last gear video. People seem to like the detail. Been a sub of yours for awhile now, good stuff!
@HarmenHoek 2 ай бұрын
Very useful! Thanks for the inspiration and the clear explanations!
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Anytime Harmen! If anyone doesn’t know who this is, go see his channel! No one does hiking vids better!
@carstenwintsch4054 Ай бұрын
Long time fan of yours. This is one of the most informed gear break down videos I’ve ever seen in the industry. Phenomenal job!
@MattShafter Ай бұрын
Woooooo Thanks
@youflatscreentube 2 ай бұрын
I can easy relate to your approach to gear selection and purpose. I’ve gravitated to much of the same items section hiking the AT. Halfway now, headed back in June. This is one of the few videos I’ve taken several genuine tips from. Thanks
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Good stuff!!! Have fun in June! Where you starting at?
@zachstraxx9899 2 ай бұрын
Always appreciate your informative videos and learning about alternative gear no one else talks about! Keep up the good work!
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
They don’t talk about the other gear, because you can’t make money off of it! Thanks Zach!
@horstlauch453 Ай бұрын
That pillow, mindblowing!
@MattShafter Ай бұрын
Woooooooooo. It’s a good one!
@bigman606 2 ай бұрын
The pillow tip! Brilliant! Thank you for this information.
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Giant pillow for almost no extra weight!
@Truth-Seeker75 2 ай бұрын
I always appreciate when one of your videos pops up in my feed. Always sensible gear and good recommendations. Keep up the good work.
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@clc1117 21 күн бұрын
Awesome pillow tip!
@MattShafter 21 күн бұрын
Glad you like it!
@dpp898 2 ай бұрын
If i ever go ultralite i will be doing this exact setup great ideas and great presentation love the pillow idea.
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Woooooooo. Go ultralight gradually and learn what you like!
@JustinMcKinneyhiker 2 ай бұрын
Another excellent , informative video !! Thanks Matt, I'm going to be rethinking some of my gear and perhaps change some things !!
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Cool. Let me know what you change.
@jeffseng6385 2 күн бұрын
This was very well done. Thank you 😊
@MattShafter Күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@mr.-fight8280 2 ай бұрын
Cool that this is popping up, looking forward Matt!
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Lots of changes this year!
@davidcleveland4575 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Looking forward to it !!!
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Thanks David!
@Riley.Seeholzer 15 күн бұрын
Hey Fry Pocket here. Thanks for making this video. I have over 5000 miles of hiking experience and I learned a few things! Thanks for sharing.
@MattShafter 15 күн бұрын
Hi Fry! Thanks !
@RowanBlake 2 ай бұрын
I took lots of notes, ty for sharing this.
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
You’re welcome!
@leecegal 14 күн бұрын
Geeez this was the most helpful gear video I think I’ve ever watch! Thanks for all the genius ideas and info on the gear you use . So great!
@MattShafter 14 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@TravelWalksVibes-jh5xh 7 күн бұрын
Long time fan of yours. This is one of the most informed gear break down videos I’ve ever seen in the industry.
@MattShafter 7 күн бұрын
Woooooo thanks. I think it’s fun to look at the whole pack and not just single pieces of gear!
@woodchip2782 2 ай бұрын
Missed you! Glad you came back!😊
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Yay! Thank you!
@jayv.8298 2 ай бұрын
Nice kit and I love the extra scientific explanations!
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Glad you like it!
@jeffschroeder886 2 ай бұрын
Thx again, Matt. I’m always learning new things on your channel. I don’t know any other YT accounts that have the kind of eye for detail in gear choices like you do. Cheers.
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
No problem! I do tend to think, and probably over think, gear.
@Josephhikes 2 ай бұрын
The very best gear videos. And the best presentation.
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@inconspicuousbagel3507 2 ай бұрын
Leaving a comment because I just realized you were the guy I talked to taking b-roll footage of the Hyperlite at REI. Recognized workplace as soon as I saw the pack food wall with the climbing wall behind it. Funny I just ran into this vid lol
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Hahaha hello!!!! It’s being pushed to lots of people! Good meeting you!
@KarlDeckerPresents 2 ай бұрын
Impressive, cutting edge advice. I've found your info is a great compilation of my findings! Cheers!
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@KarlDeckerPresents 2 ай бұрын
Here’s the funny part, I am not a thru hiker at all, just a short trip Thrill Seeker but weather hiking far or climbing high your load out is sweet, if a bit fragile. Please come visit and see. I plan to do some summit camps this season. Cheers
@MsNinaKlaudia 2 ай бұрын
This is seriously impressive! Thank you for a great video and a fantastic overview of all the gear with weights. And thank you for making it available in metric as well :)
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
I’m all about metric! 🧐
@TOMHEANEY100 Ай бұрын
Hey Matt, I always can go to you to get the latest and greatest ultralight and other gear.. I watched this weeks ago but just didn't comment at this time.. Fantastic views and comments that are well deserved.. I dont think I have ever learned as much in 30 mins.... great edit and put together of the video too... Definitely one of the very best videos I have watched in a long time... Best wishes Tom
@MattShafter Ай бұрын
Woooooo thanks for the comments. I can always go to you to find ACTUALLY weatherproof tents. You should be able to get a full nights sleep in your tent, so you have to trust it. That’s where you come in. I actually want you to put a flat top on a truck and just drive hilleberg tents around at 60mph. Viral video every time lol. DO IT!
@xmetal280 2 ай бұрын
Super solid list! I was chuckling as you listed out the tent, backpack and quilt and they were nearly identical as what I currently run, also after years of careful refinement. My pack is the frameless version (would love to compare to the framed one someday) but does what I need and is far more comfortable than the 2400 (which I also have, for short trips with the kids where I need to carry more). We must think alike, I also have some of the Ruta Locura stakes, which I hardly ever see mentioned anywhere. 🙂
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Ruta!!!!
@erichobbs4042 2 ай бұрын
I remember watching your last full comfort lightweight video. I was rocking a 14 lbs baseweight at the time and thanks to your ideas I managed to get that down to 8.5 lbs. I'm glad to see that I am not the only person who uses those weight savings to bring along a can of chili. I did the Uinta Highline trail a couple of years ago, and having that hot meal at night that wasn't a nasty freeze dried one really helped my mental game. Looking forward to your next video.
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
We're Chili Bros!!!
@yleetv 2 ай бұрын
That mesh top is cool! Interesting suggestions as always. Thanks Matt!
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@twinartifact263k3 24 күн бұрын
I really appreciate how you have both measurements for people who might not use Fahrenheit as where I live we don’t really use Fahrenheit very often
@MattShafter 24 күн бұрын
No worries!!
@jonathananonymouse7685 Ай бұрын
You got my subscription when you promised to smack the speaker-blarers on the trails. Happy hiking, my friend!
@MattShafter Ай бұрын
We’re in this together!!! Lol
@247geoffers 2 ай бұрын
From a guy that watches hours of gear reviews everyday and seldom comments. Thankyou for existing 🎉
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Wow …. Teach me something then. You’ve been watching all them vids. You know stuff!
@247geoffers 2 ай бұрын
@MattShafter don't have a lot more to add on the UL kit tbh. Maybe just a tip to say that running your stove on low doubles your canister efficiency if you can handle the longer time to boil. Assuming you already know this though 😅
@camgrice 2 ай бұрын
Great video! Wallaby bags were new to me.
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Mvllon 2 ай бұрын
I always like the thought of having a speaker going while I hike, then I get to the trail and remember I'd miss out on the little sounds of nature and it inevitably gets left in the car. Wouldn't have it any other way 😂
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Yes, we all love our own musics!
@hesgone6699 11 сағат бұрын
Nice tips about the sewing 👍
@TOMHEANEY100 Ай бұрын
Great intro which got me hooked.....😁
@MattShafter Ай бұрын
😁
@dcaudwell 2 ай бұрын
Been looking forward to this (and missing your annual updates!) Great insight and ideas, as always! And darn it if you haven’t finally sold me on getting a summer mesh vest!? My only concern is that obnoxious red Castelli logo right where my 1/4 zip OR Echo will reveal it…
@georgesolanakis8264 2 ай бұрын
Its been a while Matt! But you made up for it with this video! Awesome review! Thank You 😊
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@undergroundpotato Ай бұрын
You make a lot of great reasoning behind your choice of gear, cheers
@MattShafter Ай бұрын
Thank you UGP!
@cas4894 2 ай бұрын
Amazing video! I found your channel a couple weeks ago and have absolutely loved it. Amazing work!
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@cas4894 2 ай бұрын
@@MattShafter Also, quick question. How is the ordering from KS Ultralight? Packs are legit but I'm curious about ordering from Japan through Paypal. Thanks!
@Hihihi96 2 ай бұрын
Well that was like the most enjoyable, informative, realistic, ultralight, gear list video I’ve ever seen! I especially like the Wallaby (?) bags, and the lesson on net base layers. Only thing I wasn’t down with is the air pump. I just started using a pump sack that came with my WIDE exped, and it is right up there with the thinlight and Dr. Bronners as a multi- tasker. Happy to have subscribed to your channel. One Love!
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@0errant Ай бұрын
Exped's Schnozzle UL is a great multi-use item.
@MattShafter Ай бұрын
@@0errant People love that thing! I should try it.
@0errant Ай бұрын
@@MattShafter at 58g, it is a bit heavier than the dry sack you’re using, but then you can skip the FlexTail.
@mclovin326 25 күн бұрын
I was just about to mention this too. I have an Exped schnozzle dry bag and I'm almost able to inflate my mat in one pump with the 42L bag
@jbvertexx 2 ай бұрын
Good list. Some original ideas to consider. Particularly, I just started experimenting with a a Brynje mesh base-layer in the cold months, but have been wondering about its applicability in warm weather. Will definitely give this a go now. Thanks!
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Yup! Just be sure the humidity is right, I didn't emphasize that enough.
@jbvertexx 2 ай бұрын
For sure - my primary trip is an extended trip in the high-Sierra this year. Some portions of SHR with JMT, so that's the target. I'll experiment in hopefully low-humidity days in early spring in the Blue Ridge here on the East Coast. I would also use the OR Echo on top of that for warm weather.
@noeleneproud5334 2 ай бұрын
So much good info, thanks xx
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@SigfridSWE 2 ай бұрын
I understand where you coming from with the wind... but... used the Durston on the pct last year for 6 months. Worst year ever for weather on the pct and it performs along the best out there and Im comfortable when I say its the strongest trecking pole tent out there. Now im from sweden and I was braut up and own 3 hilleberg tents and they are made for the most extreme weather out there (black lable made for the artic). And off course the Durston isn't as stong as a black lable hillebergs... but there are almost no trip you are gonna do for leisure as a civilian or on a thruehike where you are gonna need the ability of a hilleberg and the Durston tents can handle all of that without a problem. It is a lot stronger then any other trekkingpole tent and its plenty enough for 99% of the trips people will do in the backcountry
@jonschwarze3875 23 күн бұрын
Turned it off when he said that
@jamicrawford6729 21 күн бұрын
@@jonschwarze3875 why, he can't have a differing opinion and still have good info for other stuff? That makes no sense
@jonschwarze3875 21 күн бұрын
saying “you are going to need” makes it seem less like an opinion and more fact or rule. I didn’t say the rest wasn’t good info. I’m less likely to watch the whole video when, in the first two minutes, there is something I disagree with. That portion seemed like added fluff and made me less interested in hearing the rest.
@jamicrawford6729 21 күн бұрын
@@jonschwarze3875 I guess it’s a difference in interpretation, since I still perceived it as an opinion rather than fact. There’s lots I don’t agree with in the world, but have my mind changed about things the longer I listened
@tt-of4xv 20 күн бұрын
I think you can still need something stronger (and quieter) that the xmid in wind but not black label level. Like a tunnel tent or a tipi one. But it's wrong to say that trekking pole tents are worst in wind than traditional tents, it's a lot more nuanced.
@BackcountryTreks 2 ай бұрын
Just when I thought I had everything sorted with my gear you go and drop this. Picked up a couple golden nuggets here! Great video! New sub. Thanks for sharing🍻
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@rewfisher1136 2 ай бұрын
Got to say, what a great video to watch. Really well presented and thought out. Thank you 🙏🏻
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Much appreciated!
@godizself1 2 ай бұрын
I appreciate your personable candor. Especially in the description. I realized that a visor with a silk head gaiter works best for me. I tried a hat but a pumpkin head prevents comfortability.
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@mrwanderfool 2 ай бұрын
/r/ultralight isn't what it used to be, but your "full comfort" gear list is always lit
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
I started posting again. Seems like a lot of traditional hikers upvoting bad responses?!
@bananarama3624 2 ай бұрын
For me and what I've disliked about it (compared to what it used to be) is that it seems to have become more gatekeepy. There are PLENTY of people like me who don't have the money to buy new ultralight gear (student) but want to lighten their gear. I personally don't post, but I've seen people who have traditional heavy packs and then get SLANDERED and even have mods who make a mod post saying they don't allow their questions because it isn't an ultralight question. The ultralight subreddit for me, is to get experience from others and to learn about new gear so that I can reduce my pack weight whilst be as comfortable as possible. By having gatekeepy members and mods who will take down posts or have a sticky post at the top of a question means that they are less likely participate in this amazing community. That community is hands down the best and most experienced community I have seen for hiking, and we should be sharing that experience and knowledge to everyone. Everyone wants to (and probably is able to) reduce their pack weight!
@anthonydesouza9983 2 ай бұрын
@@bananarama3624how dare you use a synthetic quilt, or WORSE, a sleeping bag! And what’s this “freestanding tent” you like? We only use single wall dyneema trekking pole tents here. Don’t have one? You must not care about your base weight if you’re not willing to spend $4000 on gear
@maxwellerickson7066 2 ай бұрын
@@MattShafter I think the responses to this epitomize the struggle between ultralight and non-UL factions pretty well. For me, I'm glad that the forum still has a dedicated core of truly ultralight posters, but there's definitely more and more "lightweight" or mainstream backpackers, and in five or six years at the most I think it'll probably overwhelm the crowd.
@mellastea9432 2 ай бұрын
Be Kind. For Sure Most people would Love to Go Ultralight If they can afford it.
@Jotipalo 2 ай бұрын
Matt, I’m add weight my pack this summer. Tired of not being able to sleep so I got the Helinox Cot light. Love it so far. Also bring an Cezve for boiling water and making Turkish coffee.
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
You can add whatever your little heart wants!!!
@ValkyrieHikes 21 күн бұрын
My deepest heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Dad. Regarding your channel, I would support you more with contributions if I could, but my trail name should literally be something like ‘Spare Change’, as that’s how I’ve saved up for most of my backpacking gear. You know I’m here for whatever type of videos you make. As are many of your followers. Take care, Dan. Sincerely, BJ
@MattShafter 19 күн бұрын
Thank you Dan!
@brycewalburn3926 2 ай бұрын
That pillow is such a great idea!
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
It's been a winner. I don't think I have received a single complaint.
@TheEnglishRedneck45 2 ай бұрын
This is an incredible resource. Thank you for sharing your findings and experiences.
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
No worries! It was 20+ hours of work but I enjoyed it!
@flutingaround 2 ай бұрын
I'm preparing for the Colorado Trail and this is simply awesome!! Comment for the algorithm
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Well what the heck? Why didn't you invite all of us?
@alexmills8313 2 ай бұрын
Always excited to see your videos. One of the very few channels I can come to and always concisely learn something new, and know the information is super well processed. Really the only person recommending gear that I feel I can actually trust to fit that sweet-spot of lightweight yet still comfortable/durable. Thanks man!
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@Karenwhitepaints 2 ай бұрын
The pillow hack❤
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
And I didn’t even emphasize, you’re getting a GIANT pillow for only 1.4oz 🤩
@sinfonianbarelytone9191 Ай бұрын
Love the video! Great gear. Wish I'd known a few of these when I was researching gear last. Enjoy your hikes and slap another speaker user.
@MattShafter Ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@IamMuddy 2 ай бұрын
Some good tips, thanks!
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
No problem!
@gabrielgallippi1946 2 ай бұрын
That was an excellent video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@DialedinGear 2 ай бұрын
Awesome video, much better and thought out than most 👏
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Thanks, there's always room to improve!
@denniskielton2447 22 күн бұрын
I'm hitting like for the BT speak's, allll day. Keep up the strong work
@MattShafter 22 күн бұрын
I need help out here!
@vincentrouleau2071 2 ай бұрын
I love you pillow idea!
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Not an original idea, but I was happy to find that Nemo inner.
@BigDawgCAM 2 ай бұрын
Huge fan of Octa! Have one stuffed in my day backpack. Very versatile
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Honestly I wish they would make a slightly heavier version!
@LEVEOutdoorCo 2 ай бұрын
@@MattShafterwhat would you say if I could get you a super warm Octa 140 Hoody 👀
@mulalimaoken1489 16 күн бұрын
first person on youtube ,talked about the limitation of pole supported tent's wind resistance.
@MattShafter 16 күн бұрын
Welllllll there are pyramid tents. But I just don’t like them.
@Blair1Collins 2 ай бұрын
Nice work. Great list and discussion about the products. :-)
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Thanks Blair!!!!
@alexanderfriis1 15 күн бұрын
Hey amazing video. U answered so many of my gear doubts and honestly Is think I am just gonna copy most of your fear choices 1:1. Been going through all options on both sun hoodie, shoes, rain jackets and man u just highlighted all I needed. Thanks a ton! I am curious about what you eat on trail. Do u have a vid for that? Also what is your opinion on ponchos vs. Rainjackets? All the best
@MattShafter 15 күн бұрын
Copy cat!!! Just kidding. Ponchos are good for below tree line and it’s warm. Love them out east. But an umbrella and rain skirt is dang good too. I wouldn’t do ponchos above tree line where winds can punish.
@TaborPrzemyslaw 2 ай бұрын
Thanks Matt. Good stuff and research. Cheers
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@EricSchwartz-sk8id Ай бұрын
Thanks. Another helpful video. I've dialed down my total weight (less consumables) carried in the pack and worn by watching your videos. Base weight is now 9.5 pounds (yeah me!). I carry a mixture of retail bought packaged foods (heavily discounted at Sierra Trading Post and a lot less than at REI) and my own home made meals based on Skurka's recipes. Eliminating the air in the Backcountry brand meals helps some with weight and drastically cuts down on overall volume so more fits in the bear canister. That all said, I'm planning on a total weight near (lower than?) 20 lbs for my upcoming JMT through Hike. Again, thanks for another great video.
@MattShafter Ай бұрын
That's good! I've always said, getting light strarts to feel really good around 12lbs. Have fun on the JMT!
@RockyGoesHiking Ай бұрын
Fantastic video, you presented and explained your gear very professionally 👌
@MattShafter Ай бұрын
Thanks Rocky!
@billb5732 2 ай бұрын
Excellent choices and advice. I like zippers on my layers, too: Wider comfort range. I add front zips to ponchos and arm or torso vents to jackets, too. Am I wrong for wanting a 30-inch-wide pad (and tents that will fit it/them)?
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
In Thermarest made a 30in wode Xlite it would be so good.
@jimdonegan4762 2 ай бұрын
Great stuff, Matt!
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@user-no2ei6dp2q 2 ай бұрын
Because of your Montbell secrets video, I am now a Montbell addict!! I now have a wardrobe. Thanks😊
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Such an amazing brand
@ChrisWilliams-pw6gw 2 ай бұрын
Yeah I have an uberlite wind jacket of theirs that I absolutely love
@hoser7706 2 ай бұрын
Great as always.
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
@MissDeadLucky13 2 ай бұрын
2000s goths going through old clothes for their vintage base layers
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Let me know if you find a Montane Tellez from 2013.
@WilliamKapes 2 ай бұрын
For a replacement light non-breathable rain jacket option I really like the jackets from Lightheart Gear. Big pit zips when you need to dump that moisture.
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
People love that jacket!
@aaronpohl9817 2 ай бұрын
Just adding that there is H-Chamber or differential cut down jackets on the market. So not all down jackets are sewn through, hence you could get away with more chambers without losing warmth. Although these jackets usually aren’t ultralight but expedition style.
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Yessss I thought about explaining box baffles but the video was already at 27 minutes! Good point!
@bretonlalama9083 7 күн бұрын
yesss the katadyn!
@MattShafter 6 күн бұрын
It's still there! Love the thing.
@Handy75 2 ай бұрын
Warbonnet outdoors makes a super lightweight silpoly rainjacket very much like the one you mentioned. Love mine. Might be worth checking out. They make standalone down hoods too.
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Oh man, I haven't thought of that jacket in forever. Good point!
@FreshYoungDude 16 күн бұрын
Learned a lot from this video! Thanks
@MattShafter 16 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@stevemartin8994 2 ай бұрын
Great gear list! In addition to the excellent sleeping bags that you’re considering in the future, consider one of Timmermade’s false bottom quilts like the Wren or others. You mentioned Timmermade so you may already be aware.
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Do the false bottoms have a piece of fabric on the backside? I’ll have to look at that again.
@wideopenthrottl 20 күн бұрын
You should try hiking in convertible pants. I wear the Prana Zion. They work in all seasons. In the cooler seasons you can put thermals underneath and use the zips as leg vents if you get hot. Also they work as vents without thermals which is nice too.
@MattShafter 16 күн бұрын
People love Zions!
@TieWolf Ай бұрын
Thank you for mentioning the soap bit - The amount of folks that think hand sanitizer does it all is far too high.
@MattShafter Ай бұрын
For sure! Thanks for commenting!
@kevinhatch1234 2 ай бұрын
Great Video! I see you're not using a torso length uberlite anymore. Did it pop, or do you just prefer the xlite? I use a torso length ccf pad if it's above 40, and im debating on cutting my xlite for colder trips.
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
It got a hole after awhile. 15d is just a bad sleeping pad concept for anyone over 150lbs.
@bobv7753 2 ай бұрын
Great review Matt! Good gear is expensive & choices are important. Your experience based information is extremely helpful. One of the topics new to me is the mesh under layer. Did you notice any pack/contact rub concerns with this layer? Thanks again for this valued content. Best....Bob
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
No issues there! I’m on Everest Base Camp trek and it’s been performing well.
@shayzoo2 25 күн бұрын
Wow! Thank you so much!! This is the first video in a long time that had items I’ve never heard of and some tips I didn’t know. Very well executed, no fluff but still somehow so much info! I really appreciate it. You’ve earned a subscriber. How do you use that battery to charge your phone? Do you have some sort of converter?
@MattShafter 25 күн бұрын
It’s because everyone else is SELLING gear or showing gear that someone else told them to buy. I’m developing a system. The battery has USB C plug at the top for charging and recharging
@shayzoo2 25 күн бұрын
@@MattShafter oh that’s cool. I may have to look into that. It’s so small. That’s perfect even to just keep in my purse for a night out.
@MattShafter 25 күн бұрын
@@shayzoo2 DUAL USE! wooooo
@z0uLess 2 ай бұрын
Very good information
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@nicholaslafferty3928 2 ай бұрын
A lot of great leads here thank you.
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
@Paramedic772 2 ай бұрын
Another great video Matt! Bravo!
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Kyemech 2 ай бұрын
The cadence and inflection in your voice reminds me of Patrick Bateman 😂🤣🤣. Great vid!👍Great explainations on the gear!
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Wow! Lol
@xtremeevo 2 ай бұрын
I’m not gonna lie. I clicked on the video since I thought that the thumbnail was Haley Joel Osment backpacking 🤣 (def just in the pic). But I’m glad I did. Very informative. You’ve gained a new subscriber for sure 💪🏽💯.
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Hahaha omg it does!!!
@dcmsr5141 24 күн бұрын
Great content, I subbed!!
@MattShafter 24 күн бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@nolanhopkins1219 13 күн бұрын
This is amazing. Well done.
@MattShafter 13 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!
@nolanhopkins1219 12 күн бұрын
@@MattShafter do you have a recommendation for a pack as close to the one you have but with running vest straps? I’ve come up on the black diamond beta light 45.
@MattShafter 12 күн бұрын
@@nolanhopkins1219 Go check out Nashville Packs!!
@DavidK11059 2 ай бұрын
For the X-mid, what made you decide on the sil floor over dyneema floor? Always enjoy how informative your videos are!
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
I was totally back and forth but went for the packability for the smaller KS40. Thanks
@ChrisWilliams-pw6gw 2 ай бұрын
Nice DIY "object floating in black void while rotating" shots
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Did it work?!?
@ChrisWilliams-pw6gw 2 ай бұрын
@@MattShafter Haha yeah mostly, there was just a bit of frame drift to the righthand side during the GG thinlight pad display
@johnbwill 2 ай бұрын
Very, very good. Thanks.
@MattShafter 2 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@tomsitzman3952 Ай бұрын
Fishnet or Mesh undershirts and bottoms have been around since at least WW1. I have been wearing fishnet under garments since the late 1960. The best ones are made my Brynje and now once again available in the USA. Once available at REI. Did you miss speak when you said that the moister on the skin passes through the holes to the outer layer? The moister on the skin wicks on the mish and changes state from liquid to vapor and passes to the outer layer or the open air. The 3/8 inch openings in the mesh with a mid layer become dead air spaces and insulate. (dead air is a great insulator). With a ventilation layers. i.e. open front shirt, ventil shirt, no shirt allows the escaping vapor to evaporate to cool the body. Good presentation on light weight gear. I'm fascinated by the present-day obsession with How light can I go? My obsession has always been how long will it last? Can I use it on a cross-country ski trip, kayaking, biking hiking etc. Occam's Razer has always been my guide. The simplest solution is always the best solution. But it is all about what works for you. Whatever it takes to inspire you to get out and enjoy whatever it is that you go outdoors to do. Fish, photography, counting miles, enjoy a sun set. Just remember to put a feather in your hat band as a reminder to tread lightly on the earth. Your framed backpack brought back memories of me back packing with my two oldest sitting on top my frame pact hanging on for dear life as we went down or up the trail, sleeping on closed 1/4 inch closed cell foam pads. Firing up our Seva 123, and nesting Sig pots, which are going out with me in the next few weeks after 50 plus years in service.
@MattShafter Ай бұрын
Hi! I didn't misspeak about sweat evaporating off the skin. Certainly on my Castelli mesh summer shirt, some small percentage of sweat will get wicked by the fabric. But the shirt holes are so open, alot of sweat will never reach fabric. It will phase change to vapor not long after it emerges from the body. Google "70 years have passed since Hillary and Tenzing climbed Mt. Everest" and go to the Brynje page. Look how those 1953 garment holes are even WIDER than what brynje currently offers. The holes are so wide; even less chance of sweat getting wicked. I actually messaged Brynje and said they need to make the summer mesh shirt holes WIDER, for even less wicking and more skin evaporating. Sweat evaporating on the skin is the Rolls Royce of cooling. It's why in ancient Africa we lost our hair, made more sweat glands and dominated the heat. I do understand that the mesh creates dead space, but only if the layer above doesn't allow for convection. The system I speak must have a VERY breathable sun hoody to work. I'll put that feather in my cap! Thank you!
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