The Ultimate Ultralight Backpacking Gear Kit! 8.5lb Base Weight!

I upgraded my entire backpacking kit to include only the most ultralight backpacking gear. Here's how it went and what gear is worth it.

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Hey there! We’re Josh and Alisha, the creators of Terradrift, which is all about sustainable travel and adventure. That means travel tips, adventure guides, gear reviews, and a whole lot more. And all of it encourages you to explore responsibly. 'Cause we've just got the one planet, and since we like to get out there and enjoy it as often as possible both near and far, it's our responsibility to treat it with a little bit of respect. So lace up the ol' boots, grab your favorite pack, and wander on! #terradrift #wanderon #ultralightbackpacking

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[zokhrozzWoomzy]

I too have cancer and it’s great not having the weight of my hair on my head, I saved a couple ounces right there.

[veroniquediallo]

The tent stakes used as pot holders is a great idea...will incorporate this in my bag of options. Great vid!

[FranklinCarey-rk]

Just a FYI you could have used a tent stake as a eating utensil

[ContraIsBased]

love your gear, i hope you beat cancer soon, stay strong, we are with you

[FOXMAN]

Tent stakes for the stand is excellent idea 💡

[awu]

Thank you for this haha finally some petite backpacking content!!

[hector]

I have both an Alcohol & a Canister stove. As it turns out the Alcohol stove is lighter if your outing is 5 days or less. And this is supposing that you’re going to do only one boil a day. Anything more than that, the Canister stove is a better option. This is because the weight of the Alcohol required would surpass the weight of the canister. Thanks for the video. Have fun out there. 🎀

[NoItsNotMe]

I'm not the tipe of guy going in to something to hate it but I did expect it to not be for me...yet I was soooo plenty surprised. You're so wholesome. Just loved it

[stevethirdcitymo]

The next ultra, ultralight trend. I love it!

[evanhammond]

I opt for a 15° down quilt and x therm for my ground camping but my base weight is almost double of yours lol.
Alcohol stove is actually heavier then a canister stove after a 2 day trip. I've done the math multiple times and a brs stove with 550 pot is a bit lighter then my toaks Alcohol stove with the same pot. The killer is the wind screen. I do love the Alcohol stoves sound lol

[debbieclinard]

Try the Gossamer Gear 1/8 inch pad at 3 oz. Also, a smart water bottle weighs less than a Nalgene. Great video!

[XA]

I bought the waymark 28LT lite, I’m doing the pct this March with a 6 pounds base weight

[mlhm]

Companies are not stupid at marketing; they send free products to popular YouTubers so their product can get air time and most often a favorable or neutral review. Their strategy is to get their product in front of eyeballs so one can see the product being taken out of the package, set up and tested. It is free advertising regardless of any sponsorship, and there are always links to the product and usually a special 10-15% discount or giveaways.

[AJACKS]

Thanks for the video. Looking and cutting weight costs as I progress. These videos help me on my journey. Cheers!

[urielmartinez]

Subscribed. The apple whiskey sold me XD

[timmo]

I was surprised. I took out all the stuff sacks, compression sacks and pack cover then went to (a way too expensive) dyneema 23g pack liner and weighed all the old stuff sacks together - over 750g. Crazy savings.

[janefreeman]

On the pct alcohol stoves aren't allowed because it's an open flame. I had one on the TA tho and loved it's feather weight.

[ulperformance]

You could cut the corners off your foam sleeping pad similar to the shape of your inflatable to save a bit of weight.

[druhol]

I got those mayfly, and as soon as I got to camp I regretted having them. I accidentally kicked a rock at camp and put them back in the closet and never touched them again. Those mayfly camp shoes are a good way to end up miles in the back country with a broken toe.