I Tried Extreme Ultralight Backpacking...

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[overweighthikerwannabe]

When filling a water bottle directly from a stream you should point the opening away from the flow so you don't get as much stuff that isn't water. I suppose you fill the bottle faster pointing it upstream but the current carries everythingbit is carrying into the bottle along with the water.

[paavoviuhko]

I'm turning 74 this year and do long day hikes to stay in proper shape. Although I live in canoe tripping country I prefer to watch these ultra light hiking videos because I'm concerned with efficiency, though not necessarily at the expense of comfort. At my age I need to avoid being concerned about speed and more about long slow days, whatever it takes to get to my destination, which usually isn't too far away.

[jackvoss]

I’m 86, no longer a backpacker. I camp from a canoe and motorcycle. I gave up on air mattresses. I use a 3/4 length foam pad. Very reliable.
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[mercedesaponte]

LOL - I like that you and Stephanie are contemplating getting "older". I'm turning 60 this year and still backpack with some consecutive days of 18 miles. I DO keep my pack as lite as possible. Keep on trekking you two.

[cybersecurity_]

5lb pack but you still carry a pillow, thats quite the luxary

[rocksalt]

Trekking pole tents aren't much heavier than tarp tents, but they are cramped. With a built in floor and bug net it's going to be way less trouble for you in the long run. Hammocks are also an option but the lack of versatility is something to beware.
Instead of a pillow just keep your spare clothes in a pillow case.
An inline sawyer filter is a good water system. Carry with tablets too just in case it breaks.
Cooking food really isn't a priority depending on the length of your trip. You can survive just fine without $25 freeze dried mac and cheese.
The ultimate ultralight experience is bushcraft. John Muir walked into the woods with a metal cup, a wool blanket and a knife. Nature provides the rest... with a little work.

[johnhutchison]

I regularly walk long through hikes. This allows me to walk long distances at 72 years of age. Longer distance per day and more fun in the process. My one luxury is my ZPack Duplex. It is an amazing tent. I am a Scot so I have used the duplex on wet and cold conditions. Set it up properly and it keeps you dry. Plus it does not absorb water which again reduces weight as you walk. Thanks for posting

[CharlesHarpolekvud]

I have instant solution to hikers heavy backpacks---- answer is do not pack, do not set up camp, do not walk any further than to the vehicle, and don't go backpacking. I used these solutions for myself years ago and have never worried about heavy backpacks again.

[cyrilhaessig]

Compromises, personal tolerance, and planning. These are key. This is a really good video and an amazing kit for fair weather with still some allowances for significant variation in temperature between day and night. That quilt looks amazing !

[CaptainBrash]

I think that some of the UL crowd takes things a bit far but there is definitely things we can learn from people who really test the limits. My setup isn't truly ultralight but I think I've done a good job with my budget. Basically for me to save weight now it's a matter of dropping some real money on my tarp, pad, quilt and pack.
My shelter and sleep is 3.3kg and my pack is 1kg. I did go for a bigger tarp though as I'm 1) new to tarps so a bigger one gives me more margin for learning how to set one up 2) I live in a wet and windy country.

[lynettepeck]

I think a ground sheet and netting for protection from snakes are scorpions is essential. You were very vulnerable in the desert.

[timp]

If it is a simple rectangle it is a tarp. If it has a "shape", like your thing, it is a tent.

[Swimdeep]

If you’re gonna use such a delicate sleep pad, it makes sense to bring a footprint for it. Having to clear debris every camp is a huge pain after a long day. Maybe a piece of tyvek or a diy piece of Cuban fiber.

[omglolwots]

I feel like around 10-11 pounds is the sweet spot (for me). I have sleep clothes, extra socks, a pillow, a heavier charger, but the rest of my set up still has lighter gear and is simple even with the few extra "luxuries." I did the PCT last year. I never felt like I needed anything else, nor that I had anything extra. All the gear I had got put to good use, and I was still super comfortable.

[Merlmabase]

Love me some aquatabs. Bring em on every trip in case the filter fails

[TheRealLOLExpress]

I'm sure you know this... But a tip for others that are going to use the purification tablets: After about 5-10 mins turn your bottle upside down, slowly undo the cap until some water creeps out. That way, some of the tablet can get to the threads that touched the water when filling up the bottle! :D

[miken]

My backup water filter is a liner sock over my wide mouth bottle to filter out anything big, then a small dropper bottle containing Clorox (2 drops per quart - 30 minutes to kill bacteria & virus). U could use a coffee filter + rubber band as a pre-filter on that bottle U have.

[WolfPackMc]

Only thing I could think about watching this video was sleeping on a sand bed in the desert under a tarp. There are A LOT of poisonous things crawling and slithering the desert floor at night. Mosquitos would be my last concern.

Love the videos and it's always nice to see people come out to explore the Supes.

[theomnipresent]

The bravest thing here was taking an Uberlite into the desert without a groundsheet!

[Andy-Mesa]

Uberlite in the desert with no protection is a great recipe for failure. I’d have taken your Decathlon pad if not a Thinlight.

I love cold soaking. Not having to worry about fuel or spending time cooking is amazing.