Host Steve talks аbουt going lighter whеn backpacking during hіѕ solo 3 day trip οf Mt. Rainier’s Wonderland Trail. Toting a total pack weight οf 18 pounds, including extra food, Steve covers over 30 miles a day without sacrificing safety οr basic comfort. Wіth a tent, pack, pad, аnd sleeping bag weighing less thаn 4 pounds, hе hаѕ аll thе necessities аnd comfort hе needs. Includes scenes frοm thе Goat Rocks Wilderness, whеn Steve аnd hіѕ 14 year-οld daughter dіd a 3 day trip, each carrying everything thеу needed fοr independent lightweight hiking. Steve аnd Cassie аrе Trail Ambassadors fοr Gossamer Gear.
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Hi Steve. Great Video. One question. You mention you’re carrying a tent that weighs one pound and it has full protection (bugs, rain, winds). Can you please tell me which tent is this. I am looking for a one pound full protection tent and haven’t come across any good choices. Thanks again for the great video.
@BOB2112420 There are actually a lot of ultralighters out there but I agree, every year when I do the Wonderland Trail I see people lugging 40-60 pound packs, and many do not look too happy, especially on the uphills. In spite of all the education in cyberspace and elsewhere, people still tend to stick to the old school ways of overburdening themselves.
Finally someone who is sane! I’ve been looking all over Youtube for reasonable gear inventories. Most people carry ridiculous amounts of luxury items like extra spare flash-lights, 1lb survival knives, firearms, water filters, cooking gear (even for a day hike), huge first aid kits and spare tape and rope. It’s unfathomable.
could you do a video of the contents of your entire ultralight pack
thanks!
@burgess77 thanks for your comment, maybe it is just because i enjoy long trips where i cannot resuply easily, so if i do short trips of just 2-3 days i try to carry extra weight with heavier equipment, more comfortable sleeping gear etc so when i have to carry extra weight i am ready for it. also as a keen photographer, i carry my SLR and lenses etc this weighs alot, i could carry a lightweight compact but the pics wouldn’t be as good, i think anything more lightweight is usually a compromise
@ukguy How you train for an event is one thing; you won’t be carrying the extra weight for the event. . . . making your point kind of moot.
i accept that light weighting is easier, but i actually like taking more weight as it makes me stronger, its like doing weights and only lifting 1lb, really you want to be incresing it gradually to increase strength and stamina etc, depends if you just want to walk or improve.
@burgess77 Thanks I want something light but still want to be able to shoot stills. I don’t want to have two carry to cameras so looking for a lightweight option for both. I see Sony makes a camera called the bloggie but doesn’t look like it is getting good reviews. So I hope I can find something any between. I love the size and features of the hold but then again I guess I could carry a really small point and shoot and use the old for video only. I wish I new more about these cameras.
@tritan1: for this I used a Canon HF-100, a small consumer HD cam with external mic for better audio. It also has a built-in light for use in low light situations. See other videos on this channel for examples of the VHoldR 1080p, excellent for multiple mounting options and 60fps recording for buttery slomo.
What kind of camera do you use ? I am looking for a new camera for backpacking video recording. I see you have a flash on it.
steve got back to me the bag is around 234. 00 pack is around 180. 00 I believe
What kind of sleeping bag do you have . I am looking for a lightweight summer /spring bag.
Thank you Steve. your video is great I have lived the last year in a minimalist lifestyle and you have inspired me to cut down my pack even more. I was going to buy a stove for my AT hike this summer but now Im going to use this beer can for a stove. . . . as soon as I empty it.
Good gear isn’t always cheap. It’s up to the individual to decide their budgeting priorities. Sometimes gear can be found for a great bargain if you spend time looking for it.
I have one question though, how much did you spend on that sleeping bag a tent for it to be under 4lbs.
Great Vid!
Thanks Steve! It was great running into you and your daughter on the Wonderland back in mid august. Keep it up!
Steve, You are my hero, Man!
Ultra-light is the only way to go. . .