Winter Overland Track: GEAR AND FOOD for a 6-Day Hike

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In this video we go into the full kit I am carrying on a winter walk.
I'm heading out on one of my favourite walks this winter - The Overland Track. Rated as one of Australia's best walks I used to work here as a guide and find myself constantly returning.

Notes: At the time of departure, snow was looking minimal so I've opted for no snow shoes and instead just trail crampons.

*⏱ TIMESTAMPS:*
00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Welcome
01:07 - Pack and Liner
04:10 - Tent
05:38 - Sleep System
09:12 - Footwear
12:28 - Thermal bottoms and pants
14:17 - Waterproof pants
15:00 - Gaiters
15:27 - Top of the body clothing
17:45 - Mid Layer
20:13 - Gloves and Beanies
22:00 - Rain Jacket
22:24 - Stove and cooking system
23:28 - Tech
24:22 - Lighting
26:18 - Miscellaneous items
28:04 - Bags and stuffsacks
29:05 - Other gear (poles and water vessels)
29:35 - Food
29:56 - Breakfasts
30:20 - Lunches
31:07 - Dinners
32:44 - Drinks and soups
33:25 - Snacks
34:49 - Non-Rationed items

[damnrightmyfilms]

This has come at the perfect time. Heading to tassie next month for an OT winter trek. Thanks for the content!

[fayleya]

Really interested to see a post-hike review where you tell us how your layering system worked

[kippariz]

As a finnish person hearing you say "extremely cold conditions [...] around -5 to -10 C" is very weird. But on the other hand you summers would be death for me.

[jakepypline]

Ive just moved myself and family to nw tassie from QLD. Loving your vids mate! Very helpful info. Busting to get out and start exploring. Liked and subscribed. Cheers

[ericzehrung]

Thank you. I will be on the OT in a few weeks as well. Terrific to see your decisions.

[overlandtracktransport]

Great video Mowser, looking forward to seeing the trip video 👍

[whatkjsaw]

Wow, I doubt I could get up to Marion’s with that weight on my back! No winter trip for me!

[zoes]

I really love that you shout out cool snack companies in your videos! I love variety of bars and snacks on trips 😆

[JamesReid]

Thank you so much for making this video, its been really useful.

[kevinmcgennan]

STS ultrasil compression dry bag for sleeping bags everytime. OK a slight weight penalty but you get the bag to half the volume of a conventual stuff sack and it's waterproof.

[Thylakoids-are-Go]

Love the video, gear makes me happy ❤❤❤

[Toyziii]

Another great one Mowser, hope you have a great walk and would love to see a Summer version of this! 😉 I’m headed out end of Feb, gaiters really necessary then? 🤔 Will have Montbell storm cruiser rain pants with me. And have the Torrentshell jacket, though want a Beta AR so bad. But, overkill? 🤔

[justjonoutdoors]

I LOVE my Stratospire LI — you’re the first YouTuber I’ve seen that also has one.

[alg]

Thank you. Think you might have got the really cold weather. I mentioned before I think we crossed paths with your son at Windermere. I watched your 4-layer clothing video and bought (at great expense) the Showra Temres 282-02 - and on our last day we walked out over Cradle Mountain - it looked like the Parks Tasmania Hypothermia video - and the layers and gloves worked a treat. The highlight was bumping into the tourists on Marion’s Peak in their cotton tracksuit pants and plastic ponchos - while we looked like Antarctic adventurers. We loved Alps and Amici food - have just reordered for GOW. My improvement would be micro spikes that you can take on and off easily. I needed to take my boots off the stretch on - a size too small I think. I love Sth to Nth direction. May do it again!

[OutBushWithDaz]

nice video mate, always good to see how others pack their gear and the gear they take. Along with a lot of handy tips.

[robbeenhakker]

Excellent video, Mowser! I havent done any winter hiking and this video gives me a few extra insights should I wish to do so in the future.
Love your videos. They are clear, concise & without any of the hype & hoopla of many a YouTuber.
Look forward to the follow up video(s)👍

[PeteBlaxter]

I'll be interested in how the mesh thermals go. I saw them a while ago& thought they might be good.

[edzeppelin]

You've done the overland 50 times?! Epic

[GregPople]

Excellent video, thank you very much!

[theoutdoordogandhikinggirl]

That's a great tent isn't it. Love mine!
Do you keep the studs in or do you remove them to be able to pack the tent smaller? Yours looks really small, therefore just wondering.

My flextail pillow is arriving today. Really looking forward to use it and see what I think of it.