My Hiking Gear Loadout - Summer 2023

Covering all the gear that I'm using on my various trips this summer!

BIG 3 - all from Liteway Equipment - use code "CHASE" to get a little discount!

The details on ALL my gear including links & weight can be found here:

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[nesta]

I enjoy watching videos like these over videos telling me what not to use and bring. I get a good sense of the items others are bringing over someone telling me what im doing wrong when they dont even know where im going, who i am or what i need.

[jamesrigby]

I carry several pairs of (over sized) rubber/latex medical gloves, super light weight. Of course, you can use them in the event of a medical issue. But, they also act as a first layer glove for rain and they also fit over my regular gloves to keep them dry and wind proof. Additionally, they work with touch screen devices. As they normally come in boxes with plently with plenty of them in, maybe worth cutting an index finger off one and having that over the index finger on your right glove to make it work with the touch screen. A rubber glove can also be used as an emergency water bladder and anything else your imagination can cunjure up!

[souldancer]

Great video as always. I’m working on my knee health to be able to hike longer. Thank you for all the great videos. As far as for a towel, I love the Shamwow towel or Chamois towel for backpacking. I cut it to different sizes for different trips. It’s quick to dry the body but the fabric isn’t the best on the skin. It’s best at cleaning the tent off and moving water.

[nopares]

Great video! In regards to towels I tried everything (!), honestly I would recommend the Decathlon Microfibre Towel Ultra Lightweight. Costs nothing, can be cut in any size. Works at least as good as the rest and costs a fraction IMO. In regards to rain pants I recommend the Montane Unisex Minimus Nano Pull-Over Waterproof Pants, top notch. Hope it helps

[HilltopIronworks]

As for the pack towel, I bought a cheap synthetic chamois (for drying vehicles) and cut it into 4"x4" (100mm x 100mm) squares. Dries well and holds something like 10x its weight in water.

[seeoyrr]

Hi, love your loadout videos, used the silverlight socks for the Camino because of a vídeo of yours, and my feet thank you for it. I recently moved to Catalunya like you, and I’m transitioning from hiking to more mountaineering and some climbing, and I’m finding my ultralight backpacks pretty uncomfortable when I’m scrambling up the Pedraforca (for example) or for autumn-spring hiking when I need to carry more layers, and crampons, piolet, etc.
I know you leave in the area so would love to see your load out for those overnighters in the Pyrenees and stuff like that 😊

[Joshr]

i have the same matt. absolutely love it. soo comfy

[poxinoxi]

Nice video, thanks for your opinion on all the Gear

[TheLilMafy]

Merino glove advice: Decathlon does a great merino pair that you can use your phone with. It has the special fabric on your thumb and index finger. Specifically, the Merino Wool Liner Gloves - MT500. I love them, hiked the TMB with them and they served me well. Keep using them in everyday life too and they are still perfect. Only thing that starts to wear off is the kind of rubbery layer on the palm (that's supposed to help with grip), but honestly, doesn't make too big of a difference. Hope this helps!

[JackKlumpass]

Chase - Speedster Stoves make a simmer ring for their burners that fit xboil burners - cheap as chips and do loads of other handy knick knacks all super lightweight
My fave little thing are their silicone and magnet clips
Great fro tie backs of tent doors👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[milobookout]

I like the PackTowel ultralight face towels. They are small, dry well and soak up a lot of water. Great for drying tents, bodies and dished

[JCrozier]

Good stuff. I'm definitely not there yet, but it's nice to see if there's something to aspire to.

[ghostyfellla]

For a towel look at matador, it’s a bit big but I brought it on a 9 month travel trip in Europe and it is a full size towel that works great and is fast drying

[eric]

I've not been thrilled with any brand of pack towel I've found. What I do like, is a small cotton washcloth. Usually it's the only item made from cotton that I bring on a trip. It's heavy when wet, but I still find it worth it for washing up with soap and water. When I'm done washing up, I dry it on the outside pocket of my pack. It does take a long time to dry.

[ervinslens]

Absolutely stunning and impressive gear bud, you are well preserved for all trials and conditions!

[Incredzible]

Seen it recommended already but packtowl ultralight is the one you want. Get's wet but just wring it out and keep going, actually takes the water off you. I love it. Leki also have expanded their range and have some great lightweight trail running/hiking combo poles now made from aluminium or carbon with the triggershark system. Check em out.

[jeffreycarman]

6:53 I like Montbell. I have a couple of insulated coats I got used off eBay like 5 years ago that are still my go-to for insulated layers (one is a mid-layer, the other is more like a parka).

[niklashbg]

Regarding towels, just go with an small A4-ish sized terry cotton towel. What it lacks in lightweightness it makes up for in absorption and comfort.

[matttcameron_]

I've been using the Xero Mesa Trail's for a few months now too and they're pretty comfortable. I like the feel better than what a remember of Vivo, but we'll see about the durability. Know of someone who hiked southern utah to mexico border, mostly along the Arizona Trail and they ended up wearing through the bottom of the shoe on that trip.

[Asbjoern]

Pangea bamboo towel. Takes some work as all light towels do, but is usable.