Thanks for taking time to explain your choice of gear . I am not in light or ultra light gear but I like to see what other people use . My average hike is between 12 and 20 km a day where I go and not higher than 600 M so no problem having more weight .

Really digging you channel man!

Thanks for showing how low to the ground your tarp is pitched.@4:57. I have a similar tarp, only set it up once. Thats' a nasty drive in to the YaHa Tinda. Used to work there for a season as a ranch hand. Road was not paved, then. Just graded.

I can definitely appreciate all of your rationales for gear choice. Many good points worth considering. It's hard to go wrong when you're true to your needs and preferences. How many people really know theirs?

Totally with you on the shelter. I like my Xmid for those same reasons.

Fantastic episode man, so professionally elaborated!

You’ve been on an absolute tear with great, concise informational videos. Your place is secure in the backpacking KZfaq universe! I am a bit of a gear nerd and love to experiment. So I have the ultralightest for groomed trails and weekend adventures, along with burlier stuff for harsher trips. But I’m totally with you on the kind of gear that covers the broadest spectrum of use cases. The “desert island” kit, if you will.

such a good video bro! have to watch right again now!!

Thank you very much for a very good and informative video. This is important in general and especially important when the weather and terrain are demanding. I think more people would have better hiking experiences with a little less focus on weight and a little more focus on comfort and safety. The weight difference can often be minimal.

Super informative as always! great advice as food for thought.

Excellent info, mate. I agree that there are so many folks that get sucked into lightweight over what truly works.

A refreshing selection of gear that is not necessarily the lightest gear. Good explanations as to why. In a hammock, a top quilt is just as warm as an identically rated sleeping bag (if an underquilt is used).

For me it is about a variety of things. Where will you use it (US, Europe, Patagonia, NZ etc.), what conditions will you use it in (winter?), what level of comfort do you want (regular width sleeping bag vs wide sleeping bag etc.) and how durable do you want your gear. If you are planning on using gear somewhere like Patagonia and NZ where it is REALLY rainy, then having extra weight for a double wall tent is crucial because id rather carry a little more than be wet. Sleep systems are an area you can easily lose weight in, but you also lose in comfort. Wide width sleeping pad vs regular width, using a pillow, sleeping bag vs quilt (although that is a personal choice for comfort), warmer sleeping pad etc. Lastly if you prefer buying one set of gear, calling it a day and won't upgrade until what you have breaks, then having more durable gear is heavier but will last longer (in my opinion a big one for this is backpack material) and also much less expensive then always upgrading your gear because something lighter and slightly better came out.

i agree with 99% of what your saying with the exception of the quilt. If your pad is warm enough I've been plenty warm enough in my quilt plus as a tosser and turner sleeping and being a side sleeper the quilt provides me the freedom to move around compared to my old mummy, it would just get wrapped around me and be a complete PITA. But personal preference.

Get a Zenbivy. You'll be amazed. I couple mine with either a NEMO TENSOR EC or EXPED 7R.

totally agree, that's why i bought this one. I appreciate the double full wall

I love silpoly as a shelter material.👍👍 Also. I wanted to thank you for the heads up on the EB Guide pro pants. Great pants!

Love my double walled freestanding Marmot Tungsten UL 1P. No condensation issues to deal with, doesn’t sag when wet (silpoly fly), small footprint to fit in the smallest footpad, can be setup with fly first (or when raining you can tear down the inside first and then pack away while dry), bombproof when guylined out. It’s heavier than a single walled trekking pole tent but serves my needs better…

Hey pal! Thats exactly what Ive learned over 3 years of hiking here in Scotland in some very back conditions as well. Glad to hear you preffer X-Mid solid 1 which I also have :) ...for my sleeping pad im using BA rapide sl its super comfy but its 700g so thinking of Xlite Large as im 5'11. I have got Gregory Focal 58L which is 1.3kg but im strongly considering your UD 40L fastpack or maybe GG Kumo 36L, not sure but I want lighter, with running style vest, that I can use for both hiking, running etc hmmm Ive seen this Six Moon D. Swift V 50L it looks great. But yeah hard to pick one. UD 40 here in UK is for £140 which is a good price comparing to other brands that makes fastpacks. Love your set up and all.

Hi Kane! Great video, but I wanted to let you know the last two links on your video don't work.

I guess you aren't a [pro]fessional. Just kidding, I prefer modular as well. Totally agree with your philosophy. 10-12 pounds is really good for the kind of hiking you do!

Kiwetinok :)

That aluminum flashlight you have is rubbish. Mine died just out of warranty and I only used it a couple of times. I wouldn't trust it too much if I were you. And personally I prefer the lightest headlamp possible, every extra gram on my head after a few hours is a nuisance. But the ideal is to have most of the equipment in two versions. One the lightest and the other heavier but also better. And then you choose depending on what route you're hiking.