10 Pound Ultralight Backpacking Gearlist | Spring 2023

It has been a few years since I've posted a gearlist on my channel. So this is an updated gearlist of what I'll be carrying for late winter/spring of 2023. This list comes in right at 10 lbs and should work in most cases down into the upper 30's at night.

Keep in mind that I live in Texas and this list reflects that (as far as conditions I will face). This list is definitely setup for what I like. I am not using trekking poles or a trekking pole shelter for now. I have one, but really enjoy my freestanding tent. Also, this is not the EXACT kit I'll carry on every single trip. But is a base guide to what I'll be carrying most of the time. As the temperatures rise, my pack will lighten. And as circumstances change, I may add a few ounces.

Admittedly, my clothing system is not great for spending long periods of time lounging around camp in the cold without a fire. But I have used this system a couple times now and it has worked well to keep me warm while hiking and around camp to cook and do chores before getting under my quilt. The only problem I've had with colder temperatures and my clothing setup has been winds of 20 - 30 mph in combination with temperatures in the 30's. In that instance, I was wishing I had traded my thermal shirt for a lightweight down jacket. Other than that, I'm really happy with this system.

This is the link to my LighterPack so that you can visually see how the gear and weights break down based on category. There are still a few items I'd love to upgrade and hopefully can have that done in the coming months.

[NorwayHikesTrails]

Nice load out and run through. Thank you for sharing 👍

[mariac]

No hate mail here! I love watching your videos! Keep 'em coming! Always informative and enjoyable!

[roymayhew]

Nice gears, later, I will start my own designs on hiking gears . very interesting concepts on designs .

[MR-hbmu]

Perfect video for my 20 minutes on the stair master 😁

[ericstewart]

Ok, can we just stop and talk about your fireplace and how awesome it is? Like is this in your house? That thing is fuckin ballin and I want one.

[alphakilo]

Nice video, I noticed you are using a smart water bottle with the sport cap and you have the sawyer squeeze like I do. After you finish, filling your bottle work the sport cap into the clean side of the Sawyer, and give it a little back flush straight from the sport cap. It fits perfectly with a little bit of force. I have been using this method to backflush my Sawyers for about two years and you don’t need any extra stuff.

Another good trick is to just push the sport cap into the clean end when you’re filling it and you can’t knock your bottle over this also works if you attach some cord to the bag and hang it as a gravity filter. there’s enough friction between the sport cap in the filter to hold a full bottle of water Hanging on a gravity feed.

[BluecollarBackcountry]

This reminds me of Andrew Skurka's book on the difference between an ultimate hiker or an ultimate camper. I've been guilty of both. Nice kit Cameron

[TravisT]

Super helpful video! I'm liking your new pack, it's had me considering frameless packs since you showed it off but its good to know what a loadout looks like to compare to my own. I think my gear is light & minimal enough for a frameless pack if I backpack places where I don't have to carry all my water.

My Enlightened Equipment quilt may be my favorite piece of gear, makes winter camping possible for me haha.

[davef]

pretty funny, I actually watched this independently of another video of yours from like 7 years ago where you went SUL. I only just made the connection that you were the same person :D great loadout.

[rodoutdoors]

Very nice. I like the design of the Rainbow. I was going to try out the cheaper similar designed NatureHike Tagar 1.
Love the GSI Java Drip. I'm still more on the comfort side with overnight trips, but trying to go ultralight here and there in case I do longer hikes.

[ciscokid]

Great review, i moved from a big agnus 2 person to a Durston xmid pro 2 and love it. Before I decided on the xmid, I really considered the tarpent aeon li and the 2 rainbow li. Went with xmid because it was lighter then the previous mentioned. The good thing was all the tarp tents were not available, which gave me more time to research and found the xmid pro 2, which was also not available and really liked it features. If you decide to go the dyneema, xmid pro should meet your needs.

[dennisgorman]

Super happy to find someone else trying out Bonfus. I went with the Framus 58. My first trip coming up this weekend, can’t wait to try it out.

[footjesuspilledpureblood]

Dude I love those columbia pfg sun hoodies not ultralight but decent! So comfortable and fit really well, I've heard they are really tough but avoid small wires and velcro

[nathanhollis]

I was thinking watching one of your last videos that we needed an updated one of these.

[ahilbilyredneksopinion]

I'm far 2 broke ta be ultralight, but I love yer pack is 35lbs and synthetic....lol

[roymayhew]

I like it, but, I think I will start small business designing in functions of new back pack.

[ZIIZ]

Look into the x-mid Pro 2 if you plan on upgrading to Dyneema. Similar features, easier to set up, and less expensive. I believe a smaller footprint, too. If you do not use hiking poles I believe you can purchase poles for the x-mid and it still comes in lighter than the tarptent

[JasonSnailer]

New sub since I’m in Tx also just checking out what u got. Mine is a bit heavier load out than yours. Doing the Lone Star Hiking Trail in March 4th this year

[underdgk]

Nice gear video, as always, but what happened to your Zpacks Zero pack, Cameron ?

[lizstrailsandtravels]

Amazing comfort for 10 pounds complete to freezing temps very very nice ! Looking forward to seeing Trail vids