Early Winter Ultralight Gear List - SUB 20 POUND BASE WEIGHT FOR COLD WEATHER BACKPACKING

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Early Winter Ultralight Gear List - SUB 20 POUND BASE WEIGHT FOR COLD WEATHER BACKPACKING

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This is the complete description of the gear I typically carry on late season or early winter backpacking trips that I'm doing in the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, Canada.
I go ultralight for 3 season trips, so I apply the same principles for inclement weather.
Check out my cold wet weather backpacking footwear and boot system:
• Ultralight Backpacking...
Why I use a liquid fuel stove in the winter:
• Why use a liquid fuel ...
One of my recent "failed" trips in winter conditions with wet snow and below freezing temperatures - these are when you really learn what you and your gear can handle!
• Video
What winter camping is really like:
• Video
Here are all the items from this video:
Worn Clothing (not counted in base weight)
LL Bean Mountain Anorak 13.3 oz
MEC stretch hoodie 13.5 oz
MEC hooded grid fleece 9.4 oz
Synthetic long johns 6.6 oz
Eddie Bauer Guide pants 16.2 oz
Icebreaker Underwear 2.4 oz
Defeet socks 2.5 oz
Thick fleece gloves 2.7 oz
Buff 1.3 oz
Merino wool hat 3.1 oz
Columbia ball cap 2.0 oz
OR Thru gaiter 2.0 oz
NRS neoprene socks 3.5 oz
TOTAL 4.9 lbs
Packed Clothing
MEC Synthetic parka 24.5 oz
Thin synthetic gloves 2.4 oz
Leather gloves 5.8 oz
Thick wool socks (sleeping) 4.0 oz
Plastic bread bags - negligible weight
Icebreaker underwear 2.4 oz
MEC Pertex shell jacket 11.8 oz
Microspikes 14.5 oz
TOTAL 4.1 lbs
Packing
MLD Exodus 18.0 oz
Trash compactor bag 2.2 oz
Silnylon stuff sacks (3) 3.0 oz
TOTAL 1.5 lbs
Sleeping & Shelter
Marmot Lithium -18C sleeping bag 47.0 oz
Gossamer Gear Thinlight (cut) 2.2 oz
Thermarest NeoAir Xtherm Large 26.5 oz
Yama Mountain Gear Cirriform 2P 19.4 oz
Tent pegs (mix) 4.2 oz
Treking pole 8.2 oz
Tyvek sheet 4.2 oz
TOTAL 7.0 lbs
Hydration & Cooking
Nalgene 1L 6.5 oz
Gatorade 500 mL bottle 1.4 oz
MSR Windpro Stove 8.7 oz
Fuel storage (4 oz can) 3.5 oz
Evernew 1.3 L cookpot 4.8 oz
Long handled TI spoon 0.3 oz
Mini bic 0.3 oz
TOTAL 1.6 lbs
Media
DJI Osmo Action 6.0 oz
Canon M50 15-45 mm 18.5 oz
Gorillapod 1K 5.2 oz
Homemade camera bag 1.1 oz
Feelworld FM8 microphine 3.4 oz
Extras batteries (3) 4.0 oz
TOTAL 2.4 lbs
Essentials
Iphone 8.2 oz
Garmin inReach Mini 3.4 oz
Small Outdoor Research stuffsack with zipper 1.2 oz
Silva Mini compass 0.8 oz
Prescription glasses and case 2.5 oz
Toothbrush 0.3 oz
Soap in dropper bottle 1.0 oz
Toilet paper kit with trowel 3.0 oz
Vaseline in balm jar 1.0 oz
Small emergency kit 5.4 oz oz
Bear spray (225g can) 10.7 oz
Victorinox classic knife 0.8 oz
RAT model2 folding knife 2.8 oz
Mini bic (backup) 0.3 oz
Streamlight USB 1.2 oz
BD Spotlight 160 2.0 oz
TOTAL 2.8 lbs
TOTALS
(A) ITEMS ALWAYS WORN 4.9 lbs
(B) ITEMS CARRIED OR ALWAYS PACKED (BASE WEIGHT) 19.3 lbs
(A) + (B) = FULL OUT-OF-SKIN WEIGHT 24.2 lbs
I didn't talk about camera gear since it doesn't really matter in terms of handling the conditions, but included all items for transparency in this list. Certain items will change from trip to trip but overall most of my gear stays consistent.
Connect on Instagram: / kane_does_outdoors
#backpacking #winter #gear #hiking #wildcamping #ultralightbackpacking #snow

Пікірлер: 45

@JustinOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Great List!

@KaneDoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! All stuff that’s worked well for me over the years. The NeoAir Xtherm is new to me, pretty impressive piece of gear!

@cooperativeconsumption7273 6 ай бұрын

Your channel is so refreshing. You talk about gear the way a real trip partner would. It's sincere. Not trying to prove anything, just sharing what works for you whether it's old or new. Not afraid to try new things, and not afraid to stick with what works. Like the old MEC insulated jacket (that you've stumped me on the name of). Also not afraid to deny the science of wicking and waterproof breathables ;) Your experience comes through without you having to brag about it. It's clear that what you discuss has been learned over years of trips. I'm not easy to impress when it comes to this subject, but you've done it. From the first video I watched. Best backpacking channel I've found. Especially for the winter content. Here's my takeaway from this one: It's never occured to me to bring plastic bags in place of camp booties for shoulder-winter. Genius. It's one of those, why didn't I think of that? I've brought plastic bags and vapour barrier liner socks on winter trips, but only ever worn them under my wool sock in order to keep the moisture from my foot inside, and therefore out of the wool sock, ski boot, bootie etc. You've flipped that on It's head and are using them to keep the moisture from your already wet footwear outside of your dry sock. You said it's not an original idea, but I've never seen it. So Thanks! Tony

@That_Guy_Outside 4 ай бұрын

Dude, great video. That’s practically my setup, although I like down pants + down jacket + quilt instead of sleeping bag - my backpack is different. Subscribed!

@jays7318 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your list I find your mid layer and outer/shell selections interesting

@chrisardagh Жыл бұрын

Great gear list - many shared components as expect the unexpected in winter in AB!

@chrisardagh Жыл бұрын

Also love the bread bag idea - lighten the load for overnights and leave the booties at home ;-)

@KaneDoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

@@chrisardagh For shoulder season I’ve never used booties but was glad to have them on our Skoki trip!

@chrishatton1176 6 ай бұрын

For winter, when you know it’s too cold to rain, a poly cotton or ventile cotton anorak works well as an outer layer, and it’s quiet, breathable, and tough. The Norwegians and Swedes use them in winter.

@KaneDoesOutdoors 6 ай бұрын

The modern equivalent is a softshell. Since making this video I've been using the Eddie Bauer Sandstone Backbone Grid Hoodie for two seasons. One of my all time favourite and best performing pieces of gear. Weird name...

@SeymourPhoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I picked up some useful tips. Another suggestion for smock: Rab Borealis. I use one as part of my “action suit” in Winter. It’s a lightweight soft shell. Tough, very breathable, good wind resistance, and Rab stuff tends to work well for tall, lanky people. The Arc’Teryx Gamma SL is also excellent, if you can get it discounted - overpriced otherwise.

@KaneDoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks - I’ll check out the Borealis!

@gabbette999 Жыл бұрын

I’m with you on the Whisper Lite in the winter….

@WhentheLightsgoOut 2 жыл бұрын

Check out “hill people gear” or “first spear” Windcheater for your durable wind shell. Same ambush fabric in both just slightly different feature sets (Coyote ruff or arm pockets)

@KaneDoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Hill people makes some interesting stuff, I'll check it out!

@iandnature5317 2 жыл бұрын

Great, friend, thank you for sharing this beautiful video.

@SouthernHike 2 жыл бұрын

Great info man. I pretty much just roll my sleeping bag and stuff it in the bottom of my bag. I do use a stuff sack on my Quilt because the material is so thin. LOVE the bread bag idea!

@KaneDoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I just stuff my quilt for most trips, but when I use my expensive winter bag some extra protection is nice! Pointy things have a way of finding nice gear…

@SouthernHike 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaneDoesOutdoors absolutely! haha

@SalmondOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a lot of great gear choices there, and a lot of experience behind those choices. I just saw the other day someone was using their pack liner as a bag to inflate their sleeping pad. Not a bad alternative for people that don't have one. Especially in winter time when the moisture from your breath gets into your pad.

@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING 2 жыл бұрын

Well done! Nice gear load out. Great choices. That Marmot sleeping bag looks warm. New follower here. Crow✌️

@artallen2860 6 ай бұрын

Kane. For an Anorak look at the Piragis Breathable Wind Shirt available from the Boundary Waters Catalog. I have been enjoying your videos, many useful articles and information. Thanks

@KaneDoesOutdoors 6 ай бұрын

I've been using an Eddie Bauer soft shell for about two years since this video - works great. Not sure Piragis is here in Canada.

@stuartsteele9984 Жыл бұрын

I also own the LL Bean Anorak, heavy and not water resistant, not used for hiking except in dry windy weather. My DIY Anorak is heat reflective, breathable, wind and water repellent/proof - coated. The DIY heat reflective Anorak is comfortable in 35 degrees F temp. dry weather with an Alpaca sweater over and the sweater under the DIY Anorak in wet weather

@KaneDoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

What’s the fabric?

@ULperformance Жыл бұрын

@@KaneDoesOutdoorsTyvek 14-S

@miken7629 2 жыл бұрын

Used to just carry band-aids and minimal first aid, but I upgraded my first aid kit to include a tourniquet and Israeli Bandage. A couple years ago on the AT, a meth head got on the trail with a machete. One dead, one wounded.

@KaneDoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

While it's hard to mitigate every risk, the satellite messenger is a pretty important piece of my emergency kit. Also, that's at least part of why I go out on my adventures - to get away from the safety net that's build into city life.

@jeffcarr9991 2 жыл бұрын

Great Vid

@KaneDoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@donnydread7631 2 жыл бұрын

Helikon Tex(maybe spelled wrong) has an interesting line of bush craft clothing. I haven’t tried any of them, but they appear rugged and light. They may suit your need. 🙏🏻

@KaneDoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I've looked at the Helikon products! They definitely look like a great option for mountain hunting/bushcraft/general outdoors where durability is important. I dabble in all of those so their anorak is on my radar! For pure mountain trips I'm generally trying to balance weight with breathability. I ended up using an Eddie Bauer softshell all winter and it worked great. The bonus is that it comes in a tall version and didn't break the bank.

@donnydread7631 2 жыл бұрын

Yea, I dig your setup. It looks like you have it dialed in, and everything works well together.

@SanaurRehmanShahmir 2 жыл бұрын

Great Sharing my friend! Really inspiring! Lot of love and respect from a solo mountain hiker from the Lower Chitral District of Pakistan.

@KaneDoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

@simontate1376 2 жыл бұрын

For a pure wind shell you could try the Parano Fuera windproof smock. It's a much thicker windshell but in not sure if it's available in USA or Canada. Here in the UK this layer can be worn across every season and layered when needed.

@KaneDoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll try and find it! I’ve been looking for the perfect wind shell for almost 20 years….

@PerfDayToday Жыл бұрын

Nice review, I’m always learning. Hey, your MSR stove, I thought I heard you say Windpro? If so, is that a duel fuel stove, or just the wisperlites? Cheers.

@KaneDoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Hi David, No, the Windpro can only use fuel canisters. It’s smaller and lighter than the Whisperlite family. There used to be a liquid fuel version called the simmerlite that was discontinued. The windpro has a generator that heats fuel in the gas line (just like the Whisperlite stove) allowing the canister to be run inverted and therefore in liquid propane/butane mode.

@PerfDayToday Жыл бұрын

@@KaneDoesOutdoors Thxs, my decade-old (or more) Jetboil Sol (designed for cold weather) still works, but I like your insights as to the low profile, sturdiness of the MSRs..

@TolikNiemtsov 10 ай бұрын

Could you share LighterPack link?

@KaneDoesOutdoors 10 ай бұрын

I’m not near a computer this week but will do that asap.

@nguyenhuyclblinedancebuilu7725 2 жыл бұрын

Tôi là bạn mới của bạn ! Tôi yêu quý bạn 👍👍👍👍

@yuriklaver4639 7 ай бұрын

How did you move. Snowshoes? Don't see skiing equipment.

@KaneDoesOutdoors 7 ай бұрын

It was early season and only ~15 cm of snow on the ground. You need a lot of snow to make snowshoes worthwhile - and even more for so you don't ruin skis. I often carry snowshoes in the early spring when post-holing is a problem on small sections of a route, over a pass etc.