35 Tips to Lighten Your Backpack for FREE
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День томуI think everyone can agree that ultralight gear saves a lot of weight, but it also costs very much. In this video, I share 35 tips that will help you with lightening your backpack for free - without spending a single dollar. By thinking about which items are really essential to you and trying to save weight wherever you can, you can lower your backpack base weight by quite a bit. But also keep in mind, that you don't have to follow all of these tips if you don't feel like it. I'm just sharing some suggestions on how ultralight and minimalist you could be - but it's definitely not for everyone!
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00:29 - Tip 1
00:52 - Tip 2
01:19 - Tip 3
01:37 - Tip 4
02:06 - Tip 5
02:22 - Tip 6
02:41 - Tip 7
02:50 - Tip 8
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04:09 - Tip 11
04:34 - Tip 12
05:08 - Tip 13
05:26 - Tip 14
05:57 - Tip 15
06:17 - Tip 16
06:25 - Tip 17
06:37 - Tip 18
07:02 - Tip 19
07:14 - Tip 20
08:00 - Tip 21
08:20 - Tip 22
08:52 - Tip 23
09:02 - Tip 24
09:15 - Tip 25
09:30 - Tip 26
09:44 - Tip 27
10:03 - Tip 28
10:31 - Tip 29
10:49 - Tip 30
11:03 - Tip 31
11:22 - Tip 32
11:33 - Tip 33
12:13 - Tip 34
12:50 - Tip 35
13:29 - Outro
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@OscarHikes 2 місяці тому
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@Doile911 Місяць тому
1 thing about knives. I don't carry tent pegs, because i only have steel ones and titanium ones are out of budget for me. Instead at every stop i make small pegs from wood, it gives me something to do around camp. I wouldn't call this bushcraft since i am just making a stake.
@clear_gray_sky539 2 місяці тому
Some times instead of bringing those expensive bulky freeze dried meals you can just eat other hikers
@tomcatt998 2 місяці тому
depends on how cute she is 🥰
@user-qw5hm8ug9u 2 місяці тому
@@tomcatt998 your the real hero of this comment Section
@BestFeminist 2 місяці тому
Funny, but someone could actually live off of food from hiker boxers at the beginning of the Appalachian Trail. If you can live off granola, you can eat what other people have realized they packed too much of.
@NickBi-rk9rx 2 місяці тому
friend you are genius
@bonariablackie4047 Місяць тому
I doubt he's a cannibal!
@Aerodave11 Місяць тому
Headlamps are considered a PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), they are a must have.
@tobbleboii5988 28 днів тому
people only think using a phone is a good idea till they've tried it i always bring 2 lamps because without light i feel more likely to fall into a crevice than to properly set up a camp (:
@ArcanisUrriah 23 дні тому
If you are hiking mid summer in Scotland, it doesn't get dark, so it depends on where and when you are.
@lukeboulter8735 23 дні тому
@@ArcanisUrriah your options are bright or brighter
@josephspruill1212 4 дні тому
Phones aren’t bright enough
@stuartdownes7312 День тому
As a wise person once said: always bring a headtorch and a spare battery. And the best place to keep the spare battery is in a spare headtorch.
@WillGilpin 2 місяці тому
"Socks tied to your backpack will dry out while hiking" - have you tried hiking in the UK? 😂
@thepissedofflandlord Місяць тому
Always bring a pair of waterproof socks in the UK. I change into them if my trail runners are soaked through to keep my feet dry
@davidcann6021 Місяць тому
@@thepissedofflandlord A submarine is the best option. My seal skinz let me down big time last year.
@cal5566 27 днів тому
Yeti gaiters are decent but definitely are more suitable for bushcraft than hiking
@user-el8op5ky1s 5 днів тому
@@davidcann6021 Honestly i found the best solution was dog poo bags over thick socks, barely weigh anything, fully waterproof and you can keep a few spare or double layer just in case.
@josephspruill1212 4 дні тому
I do this unless raining
@camping_guru_uk 2 місяці тому
One way to cut down on the overall weight is to lose weight personally. I'm a big guy and since I decided to walk the Cumbria Way in the UK (75 miles) I have lost in the last 5 weeks 9kg. Hopefully I will lose 20kg by the time we go. So yes we bigger walkers can look at our kit but maybe we need to look at ourselves first. Love the video, off to checkout more if your vids now. Cheers (Fanny pack 😂😂😂) (Pants are your underwear as well 😂😂😂)
@dybek0062 2 місяці тому
yea but the lighter you are (around 5-7% of bodyfat) the faster you get tired. The more muscles with 12% of body fat is the key, of course your body will SHOUT for more calories but as long as you maintain your calorie 0 level you can pretty much hike all day long without being tired. Tested on myself
@VoyagerEugen Місяць тому
@@dybek0062tested wrong way then. I'm 60kg usually with 16kg backpack. What makes difference is body habituation to constant weight after week of traveling in rough terrain, after some time you can walk whole day until get tired.
@les3449 Місяць тому
@@dybek0062 you're right. The British army discovered that in the Falklands war. Their soldiers who were body builders with 3-5% body fat wore out far quicker on the long march across the main island than did "normal" soldiers with 7-10% body fat.
@dybek0062 Місяць тому
@@VoyagerEugen wow really? no experience in hiking makes hiking harder?
@AcrylicGoblin 23 дні тому
@@les3449interesting info, but 3-5% is incredibly low and very few people have a body fat % anywhere near that.
@danewood2309 2 місяці тому
I few things I disagree with: A map and compass never run out of battery , Rice takes the same amount of time to cook as pasta... and uses less water, always carry a Individual first aid kit, coffee bags can be carried with good quality coffee in (similar to tea bags), always carry a knife... a swiss army knife is ideal for light hiking.. also giving you tweezers /scissors etc , a tip for outdoors is that a natural variation for deodorant is crushed pine or cedar needles rubbed on the skin.. which also help as an insect deterrent
@samuelschlager9528 Місяць тому
Rubbing crushed pine needles on my skin...ahhh! Feels great man!
@Ensensu2 Місяць тому
@@samuelschlager9528I guess you snip the sharp tips off with your fingernails or scissors first?
@heresjohnny4836 Місяць тому
@@Ensensu2take all the fun out of it
@davek89666 Місяць тому
@@samuelschlager9528builds character Sammy
@ello1234567 26 днів тому
Do you not wash your rice?
@turdferguson2863 2 місяці тому
Terrible advice to recommend not bringing a map compass and flashlight because "use your phone" now their phones dead, no light, no navigation, and no way to call for help. Bad form dude.
@AuRowe 2 місяці тому
Agree in general about relying on phone... Garmin watch is more reliable short-term than paper map
@markram4444 2 місяці тому
Personally I’ve never needed a compass bc the trails I do are well-marked, so I think that’s more situational. And I use offline GPX trails for guidance instead of a paper map. This seems more dependent on the trail you’re doing and experience level
@tb-nz 2 місяці тому
You can navigate using the stars, sun or landmarks. Paper maps can get wet or blow away easily. I wouldn't go without a dedicated headlamp though personally. He said to take his advice re the map with a grain of salt so grow up.
@timmo971 2 місяці тому
@@tb-nzhow do you tell what gully you’re in by the stars? You’re not sailing intercontinentally
@turdferguson2863 2 місяці тому
@@tb-nz speed run the route where the topographic lines touch.
@aaronpohl9817 2 місяці тому
I would like to add a few tips: Instead of bringing ingredients for meals, take dehydrated trekking meals. Not only do they weigh less than separate ingredients, they also taste good. In my opinion good food is the key to a good trip and your food should make you happy. Bringing dehydrated meals also reduce cooking time as you only need to boil a cup of water instead of heating a whole meal. That saves weight in terms of gas and regarding cookware because you only need one pot. Only downside is, that retail trekking meals cost around 10-15€ per meal. But if you’re really into it you could make them at home too. The second tip I’d like to share is about saving money on bottles and containers: Check out items sold in small plastic bottles like smoothies or ginger shots or whatsoever. Buy them, clean the bottle and voila, you get a decent storage item that doesn’t add bulk or weight. For example I use a 0.2L smoothie bottle for coffee powder. Third one: Get a buff. It can be a scarf, a beanie, full face cover or even a cover for your eyes to sleep. My general rule is this: For each item I check how many functions it offers. If it has only one use, I check if anything else could perform the same task. Redundancy is only allowed if something is relevant for my personal safety. Such topics are: Navigation, water and hypothermia. Never hesitate to consider aborting your trip if something really fails, that is unlikely to fail. And make sure that you are able to abort your trip by always being able to navigate out. Anything that is not immediately connected to my goals/objective of a trip goes into a “luxury” category. This category should not make up more than 5% of my overall weight. Or 10% if you take weight differences into account like bringing a bigger (>1.5kg/person) tent for luxury reasons.
@FastEddy396 2 місяці тому
Speaking as a 50yo and having had time to reflect on experience, navigation tooling and understanding might be the one skill that saves your life. Other times, it'll be your ability to build a fire, perform emergency signals, etc. A good compass is not too heavy and understanding orienteering is a must. In an emergency you need the right minimum tools because your life will depend on it. But a tool is useless without practice. Regarding food, always bring three days extra, even if you are going for a single night. On Stewart Island in New Zealand, at its most remote place, I ran into a man whose equipment was largely lost or destroyed in an Antarctic storm. I gave him that food. On another occasion I was injured. I use shelf stable sausage for protein and fat and make a stew of mashed potatoes with part of an instant soup mix for flavor. I stick to three pairs of socks; have a backup to a backup. Heavier items should be between the shoulder blades and as close to your back as you can. Add a signal mirror and a chem light to the pack out. It adds minimal weight but I've used both. Have two ways to start a fire...ask me why. Great post, as always. Best-
@Cale-Davison 2 місяці тому
Why two ways to start a fire? Heh!
@dbbeck90 2 місяці тому
@@Cale-Davison”Two is one and one is none.” An age old saying when it comes to survival.
@dbbeck90 2 місяці тому
Solid advice, but it’s falling on deaf ears. I’ve come to realize most of the backpackers of today have absolutely no idea how to land navigate, start fires, or any real survival skills. They carry $400 Garmin GPS and $300 JetBoils to do that for them.
@FastEddy396 2 місяці тому
@@Cale-DavisonI was on a mountaintop caught alone in an Antarctic gale in the South Pacific. There was a hut in my area but the last inhabitants had not restocked wood or protected the dregs of what had been left. They also gave no love to the woodstove cleaning. In raw weather, I had to improvise. On another similar occasion, following a rescue of a severely injured hiker, I had lost my main fire starting material.
@FastEddy396 2 місяці тому
@@dbbeck90Hopefully, their eyes make it past their ears. Mother Nature always has you outgunned. Build skills. You'll be glad and proud. And alive.
@snoop2477 2 місяці тому
Great tips on using a dry bag/rubbish bag liner and stuffing in soft gear at the bottom of your pack. Much more efficient. The only caution is rubbish bags will get micro holes if you put them on the ground. You can buy a light dry bag to line your inside pack - 100% brilliant solution. Consider Hydrapak Seeka hydration reseirvors over plastic bottles. They pair brilliantly with the Hydrapak water filter and no more waste. With your rubber mat, consider folding it in half and strapping vertically on the back of your pack if you have panel compression straps - particularly if you need clearance moving through bush/scrub. It will protect your pack also. You can refill your butane canisters pretty easily after each trip using an adaptor and larger canisters. Means you are running at full capacity (don't overfill, causes a flame thrower), reuse the same one for multiple trips (the threads do eventually go) and reduce waste. Suggest also consider small alcohol cookers with a Toaks titanium cup for small overnighters. A lot more fun to cook with. If bringing a frying pan remove the handle. A lot more fun cooking real foods on the trail. Great tip to double check your spot where you stop and the back of the vehicle before you leave for gear on the ground. Note what you do and don't use on a trip, and update your list when you return. Oh, and bring your camp puffer slippers. You've worked hard to reduce your pack weight, so be kind to your feet! Lastly, pack more coffee than you think you need.
@JoeZUGOOLA Місяць тому
Have you ever had a wet bag!? 😂 It weighs several kg extra
@snoop2477 Місяць тому
@@JoeZUGOOLAYep. Depends on your use case I guess. I'm off the track hunting, so pushing through foliage means a rain cover will be quickly munted.
@les3449 Місяць тому
You can get the trash bags that are thicker, made for yard work.
@user-tj6vi8li6c 23 дні тому
How do you refill the fuel canister using an adapter without overfilling?
@ripple_on_the_ocean 2 місяці тому
I laughed at the coffee advice - it took years for me to convince my hiking buddy that it was crazy to carry a heavy metal coffee percolator. I drink very good coffee most days of the year - I can deal with instant while I'm on the trail. Starbucks instant is not too bad.
@minatour44 2 місяці тому
I’ve used coffee (like tea) bags , a step up from instant
@FedorAntony 2 місяці тому
AeroPress is the way to go! A good cup of coffee is the one luxury I wouldn’t ditch.
@JR-gp2zk Місяць тому
I do a lightweight French press mug, instant expresso (Medaglia D'oro), or Starbucks instant packets. I seen some long distance hikers act like drug addicts when those Starbucks single serve packets first came out.
@Jondantic Місяць тому
I’m an avid Australian hiker, backcountry fisherman and cafe owner and after years of experimenting I have settled on making cowboy coffee. Very easy once you get the hang of it and taste amazing
@ripple_on_the_ocean Місяць тому
@@Jondantic what's cowboy coffee? ☕
@geoninja8971 Місяць тому
Converse sneakers..... try these in Australia! I'll wear my boots thanks, they might be all that stands between my feet and the 10 most venomous snakes on Earth....
@Eunegin23 2 місяці тому
Well done. You don't have to be a gear fetishist or spend a lot of money to hike lighter. Tip 4: rain jacket. Depends. For some, a rain jacket is like a mobile sauna. But true, you should rethink your own layering system. Tip 28: shoes. Right but it depends. If you are not well trained or have weaker ankles, some additional support might make sense but you certainly don't need heavy alpinist boots for a light trail. Tip 32: I bring 3 pairs of socks (when it's colder). 2 for hiking, 1 for the night. It's important that the ones for sleeping are not tight or you get cold (blood circulation). Tip 35: in German it's called Bauchtasche but now more commonly Bodybag. Also not ideal...
@anncarey2998 2 місяці тому
Great tips - learned from experience! One big weight game changer - managing how much water you carry based on availability of sources.
@feldgraufox4927 2 місяці тому
Learned this on my last trip, took 3l, I don't know why cos bloody water everywhere 😂 And still ended up having to top up in the morning
@TexasSlinger Місяць тому
Definitely go on a comfortable 5-7 mile hike one way, camp then return. You'll quickly learn what you can leave behind and what to bring. I backpacked a simple 14 mile round trip over night and very soon realized a heavy nylon belt was not great. Took it off for the trip back and took a lot of pain off my hips. Also tighten your trainers(shoes) as much as you can and double knot them. Nalgene weighs too much as well and takes up a lot of space. Smart water bottles are still my fav. Know your water sources as well. Water weighs a ton..
@robertomartinez5519 19 днів тому
This is key. I am getting my wife and kids into backpacking and ended up being a pack mule carrying all the things they “needed” for a quick over night. 60 damn pounds later I pulled out all the crap that never left the packs.
@14e Місяць тому
As a former EMT, please take more medical supplies! You're going to need way more gauze than that little strip, that's one thing you don't want to strip away
@mateovicuna7640 14 днів тому
I don`t know what you think about this, but if you need more, maybe you could use the gauze you have and a tshirt on top of it(?) let me know what are your thoughts!
@Nostradankus 8 днів тому
@@mateovicuna7640 The shirt fabric would work alright to stuff into a wound if you have nothing else, but you still need to put pressure on the wound to stop the bleeding. And from where I'm standing "Ripping my shirt off and undoing my belt to wrap around the wound while I bleed profusely" sounds like a much worse emergency plan than "Take pressure bandage from IFAK and apply".
@MNiessenPhoto 2 місяці тому
You can save a lot of space and weight if you eat raw food. Even oatmeal, that you've previously mentioned you like, can simply be soaked in cold water for 15-30 minutes. It tastes a bit weird the first time, but then you get used to it and can even develop a liking for it (I eat it that way now even at home). If you have a food dehydrator and you are ready to spend some time preparing for your trek, dehydrate a bunch of fruit and vegetables beforehand. Some of it can be eaten as-is,; others (mushrooms, carrots, etc.) can be left soaking in a plastic container during the day, and they'll be rehydrated for dinner. Saves a lot of weight and space without losing any vitamins, and they don't go bad as quickly as fresh fruit and veggies do. As for the soap on long treks... I recommend you read the book "Clean" by James Hamblin. I'll leave it at that ;)
@davidcann6021 Місяць тому
Coffee bags are always a good option now for a decent brew. Also protein powder for weight training is pretty cheap and has some good flavours. Also for all the small volumes of liquids use small electrical bags. Really great bits of advice there. I've never thought to weight my wallet
@bangalorebobbel 2 місяці тому
great tips, thanks! You showed several times tooth paste, so just to say it even it is a weight saver of a couple of grams only: try tooth powder, put the required quantity in a small ziplock or so. Less weight, much less volume, same effect. Helps even to clean your cooking gear ... About food - endless discussions possible, but I suggest mainly to always have also a look back on traditional backpacker's food. E.g. cheapest protein source also today is most probably hard boiled eggs, which you can always bring on your 1-2 days trips. Might add some extra weight but that doesn't really matter on short trips. There is no need for cooking at all (neither gear nor fuel required), and eggs can be used as snack or main dish. Another traditional backpacker's source of protein which isn't too costly and doesn't need cooking of any kind is hard cheese (gouda, cheddar etc.), or any summer sausages (or Salami etc.). Such items have by weight same or even better amounts of calories and add usually much less volume as most of modern dehydrated food stuff. Apropos dehydrated - instead of using dried pulses like chickpeas or lentils as they are, try to get (or prepare it yourself) sprouted and later dehydrated pulses. They take half (or less) of cooking time resp. fuel, after a rehydration of 20 minutes or so. And check your pasta items carefully for required cooking time. Some need 10+ minutes, others 3 minutes, others need only adding hot water. Some soup noodles like e.g. Waiwai noodles don't even need water at all, you can easily eat them dry as a snack.
@robs4516 2 місяці тому
Loved the fanny pack bit! That's common in the US also.
@AliciaWise83 20 днів тому
Big bonus for the food tips!! I watched a lot of videos on lightweight food for camping and the other videos were rubbish - you managed to give me way more advice in just a few minutes than they did in several long videos. Thanks a lot!
@shogunshogun 2 місяці тому
Great trips Oscar. I would caveat Tip 28 (10:04) with the strength and durability of one's ankles, and the number of hours hiking, the number of days, and the weight of one's backpack. Hiking boots are heavier, but they provide much better ankle support for those of us who have weak ankles. But for those who don't, I agree that lighter footwear is a better option.
@4potslite169 24 дні тому
Advice from my sports med Dr after yrs of rolling my ankles…ditch the heavy boots, start out VERY slowly w trail runners, and build the foundation and strength of your ankles to manage the stresses of hiking. Worked like a charm. Have only rolled my ankle once in the past 10 yrs.
@shogunshogun 17 днів тому
@@4potslite169 Thanks for the advice that are more true for hiking with much less weight and less days. Hiking shoes or trail runners are good for lightweight backing. However, for hauling a much heavy backpack over many days, boots still are the better choice for the support. I'll try day hikes with trail runners and ankle exercises to hopefully strengthen my ankles.
@ivanilarionov1893 6 днів тому
@@shogunshogun I've trekked for 10 days with more than 20kg of luggage in approach shoes without any problem. I've even hopped from boulder to boulder.
@naturerumba Місяць тому
Well, about hiking boots. I agree, one can just be fine with trail runners, on some trails. But on rocky, steep routes hiking boots may actually save you from injury
@erichobbs4042 Місяць тому
Tip At the end of every trip, before putting your gear away, arrange it into three piles. Pile A: Stuff you brought, used and are happy with (or perhaps not happy with but can't afford to replace right away). Pile B: Stuff you brought and didn't use at all, but don't want to get rid of or would be stupid not to bring. I.e first aid kit, emergency blanket ect... Pile C: Stuff that you brought and didn't use and can actually probably not bring again. That third pair of socks, your camp shoes etc. Ditch everything from pile C and only pack A and B on your next trip. You save 100% of the weight of items you don't bring, and it costs nothing. Other tip Take a look at the forecast before you go. It's going to be hot and not drop below freezing? Maybe don't being the puffy jacket and gloves. It's going to be super buggy? Bring a head net, and a long sleeve shirt and leggings. Knowing what to bring for the conditions means taking fewer items for "just in case..." That can save several pounds. And it's free.
@jukkavv 2 місяці тому
Always bring a knife... 1. On the hip and 2. Wherever you want .. that's the way I roll. 😉 Thank you for the video!
@USMC6976 2 місяці тому
2 is 1, 1 is none. Redundancy for the one tool that is most important to keep you alive is a good, add a couple fero rods and you are covered.
@hannsdegroot8216 6 днів тому
Very good & quick - that's good. Never I do take a towel. In summer one just dries or puts on the clothes, they are drying very quick and I use my hands like a windshield wiper. I don't get dry like the windschield but the windshield has not so many hairs everywhere like me. And I don't want to carry water 'home'. When you do a day tour and at noon you see you have too much water I drink it or pour it out. I do this here in the centre of Europe. On long trips i take some very very important things twice: it is my glasses and my shoes. The extra shoes are barefootshoes - one has to teach the food to this - or just very flat flip flops one can also use in the shower of a campground, if you don't need this you can take also duct tape. No not duct tape but 50mm adhesive tape. It is lighter and it glues better, when you go full around and glues it on itself.
@sergioguerrero7750 3 дні тому
Precise and to the point, thank you for sharing! Great video.
@MervinM123 Місяць тому
Great video! As an avid backpacker I do 99% of the tips you mentioned, like you I used to carry a miniature mocha pot for coffee but now I settle for instant coffee packets, I never carried a hatchet or saw but I do like to have a fire at night when allowed, I'm going to look into a saw, some other ideas are leaving your filter's dirty water bags at home and use one of your water bottles instead, is much easier to fill them anyway, thanks.
@CHJohnDoe 24 дні тому
I refill my gas cartridges, so I can take with me only the amount I need. There are mokka pods weighing half of the bialetti ones. Usually, the dekagon shape is lighter than the oktagon. instead of the sleapingbag the recueblanket fits for me most of the time. To cook a wider pan heats up food bether then a high one. Happy hikes everyone
@rickkaylor8554 2 місяці тому
Really good video filled with lots of good advice. I've been backpacking since I was 11 in Boy Scouts and I'm now 67. Along the way I picked up most of the tips you mentioned. I've also made plenty of mistakes. One recent change I made was by greatly reducing my toilet paper use by using a TONELIFE Pocket Portable backpacking bidet. When I was younger I typically had a pack that weighted at least 30+ lbs (13.6kg). These days I'm usually at 12 lbs or less (5.44kg) base weight. The reduced weight is so important since it makes hiking so much easier - especially as you get older.
@TheMangeGrain 2 місяці тому
Thanks for the tips. IMO a compass and a map are always a must-have, if you know how to use them. If you don't, add a power-bank... I hike to go offline, so compass and maps usually are my main navigations aids, the GPS smartphone with pre-loaded maps being more a backup and a tracker. Now, I also have a Protrek watch paired to my smartphone that can be really useful for navigation while the phone and maps stay in the pocket.
@luvs2climb 17 годин тому
I loved the part about packing a bag properly...I pack my bag based on where things conveniently fit, but I need to reassess to get the greatest weight towards the middle and close to the body. But the part about the socks...my instinct tells me to keep those feet as clean as possible throughout the hike as a matter of survival, really. That is one thing I won't change...I take a pair of socks for everyday, period, and it's worth the weight and space to me. I always manage to fit the socks in small space and in the cracks. I won't skimp on that! I guess everybody has their "thing", but I think this one is pretty important for health.
@cs16Tactics 5 днів тому
These are something that really needs to be tried how it fits your own style. For example I camped many years without inflatable pillow (only stuffing gear to make a pillow), but getting that extra better sleep is SOOOOOO much more important for me than that extra 100g weight. Good tips nonetheless to try to change the mindset of what to bring with you. For example my first 5-day trip was that I packed individual clothes for every single possible situation, as well as having x3 t-shirts, boxers, socks. Nowadays my total clothing consist of three different layers. For example for upper body I have 3 clothes that can be mix & matched for pretty much every weather (1x merino long sleeve, 1x merino-polyester t-shirt, 1x rain/wind jacket).
@scout06171 Місяць тому
If you watched this and are just beginning hiking. Forget everything he just said. He lightened his load but at great risk to his physical safety. BEWARE!
@PaulShattuck-iv5jf 21 день тому
Here here!
@pokedcharizard5453 8 днів тому
scout06171 is speaking straight facts
@jannespor8178 3 дні тому
Words "great risk to physical safety" are in my opinion exaggeration.
@AlexandruCucu День тому
Yeah, the "use your phone" for light and navigation is a bad idea. Water gets into it, battery runs out or it breaks, you are dead.
@BenoitCote Місяць тому
This was really helpful! Some of your tips I hadn't thought of before.
@feldgraufox4927 2 місяці тому
While I disagree on the map and compass bit, this was a great video.
@colinlai146 Місяць тому
I honestly think this was not a great video. A lot of his recommendations are 1) "in an ideal environment" you can get away with this (duh) 2) take away this redundancy (not always a great idea) 3) swap this out to save a bit of weight to massively decrease utility.
@paseandoasinomas Місяць тому
Great video and tips!! For 1 night summer hikes at patagonia, I just dinner cold stuffs, like a sandwich and chocolate, while the only hot "meal" is a tea or coffee in a thermo already prepared at home.I think that 1 thermo take less volume that all cooking things, while the weight of a filled thermo maybe is comparable. Also I just do vivac instead of using a tent, but that is not always possible, especially when rain might be present or too much wind.
@Shveet Місяць тому
9:19 i have a rebuttal. I run a Nalgene brand bottle. it's easy to boil up some water, pour into the Nalgene bottle, close the lid (make sure it doesn't leak) and toss it into your sleeping bag/ under the quilt about half an hour before going to bed. depending on how cold it is, it can keep you warm for most of a cold night.
@user-bs9fg1zy3t 2 місяці тому
I've basically do every single one of these ideas from my decades of being a weight weenie. I hike in sandals in the mountains, never use a map but do carry a dedicated super cheap and UL plastic cup for making coffee. Also like soy protein, salami and pasta and carry a beer with me to camp regardless of how hard the hike will be.
@nobodyxx560 Місяць тому
These are real tips on a criminally underrated video. Some of these things I figured out by myself while I was homeless. I wish I had a video like this back then it would have saved a lot of hardship.
@ripple_on_the_ocean 2 місяці тому
Good tips, thank you! I definitely never leave my beanie ( or to us Canadians, a toque) at home, as I wear it at night. I'm gonna start packing a mini first aid kit in a ziplock bag!
@OscarHikes 2 місяці тому
I keep my beanie at home only if it's not going to be below maybe -2 C. I learned this on my thru-hike in the Pyrenees in the summer. The lowest temps there were maybe -3C, and I ended up regretting bringing the beanie!
@cmarkle4074 2 місяці тому
Who started this “beanie” thing anyway? It’s a toque.
@Rekmeyata Місяць тому
Interesting video, thanks for doing it, it helped me out a bit. You did say not to bring an axe, which I get, but then what do you use to pound tent stakes in with? I had a plastic hammer but it took more space than a cheap small skinny axe, and the axe wasn't that much heavier but I can use it to hammer down stakes and make wood chips. You're young, I'm 70 years old, I need a camping chair for my back to rest against! LOL!! Coffee-wise, you can make Turkish coffee really easily, and it's better than just using normal coffee grounds, and way better than instant crap, it is a powder consistency so unless you have a grinder that can grind it that fine you would have to buy pre-ground; the other thing you can do if Turkish coffee is not your thing is to buy the GSI Ultralight Java Drip maker, this is a pour-over method, the drip maker weighs next to nothing and stores extremely flat taking up very little space and was designed to fit under the underside of most fuel canisters. Simply watch UKposts videos on how to make Turkish or the GSI pour-over coffee, both methods are very easy to do.
@ivanilarionov1893 6 днів тому
If the ground is soft, you push the stakes with your foot. If it is not that soft, you can usually find some stone around. I have something like 200 nights in a tent in all kind of conditions and terains, including stepe, deset, high mountain, winter... and never even imagined that I needed an axe or a hammer to push the stakes :)
@brendonnoble5227 28 днів тому
Two suggestions. 1) take a smaller pack, which forces you to take less. 2) for longer trips, put everything that you think you need in your pack. Empty it, take half and bring twice as much money.
@Tosadar_Outdoors 2 місяці тому
You always have brilliant advices, practical tips, your channel is priceless, good job buddy 👌🔥🤘❤️🍻💯
@OscarHikes 2 місяці тому
Thank you very much! :)
@andyjackson2154 5 днів тому
Great video. I never rely on my phone, and I usually have it turned off, or onto aeroplane mode, to save battery. To reduce water weight, carry a Lifestraw. In hot places, use a Camelbak inside the pack to save carrying a separate waterbottle (2 litres instead of 750ml, and the weight better distributed).
@tommy-vella 2 місяці тому
Thank you for the tips, oscar!
@alangauld6079 Місяць тому
I've pretty much learned all of those tips the hard way! The only one I disagree with is a cup, I don't like drinking out of a hot pan so a collapsible cup is a must have for me.
@lukefitt56 Місяць тому
I think there is a lot of good info here. I believe some people are missing the point. These tips do not work for everyone but helps you to get thinking on how to adjust your needs and equipment. I tend to always over pack so I’m guilty of most of these at least at some point 😅. Talking with your group so making sure not to take double of certain things can be real helpful
@strangeclouds7724 Місяць тому
tooth paste tabs are great for multi day hikes as well as cut the handle off your tooth brush i know its not as easy to hold but it fits better in a ziploc bag
@eternal7083 Місяць тому
Beanie and headlamp are safety items. Other than that, great video!
@ms-ht1cj 2 місяці тому
Actually very useful tips. Thank you ❤
@OscarHikes 2 місяці тому
Glad it was helpful!
@GerryBarria Місяць тому
Great production, great tips and great presentor, you're going big!
@OscarHikes Місяць тому
Thanks, I appreciate that!
@230mps 10 днів тому
If you don’t want/need to actually drink coffee and just want the caffeine, look into caffeine pills. You can get your caffeine shot and not have to deal with bringing grounds, brewing, using your water for coffee and if you have a dedicated coffee pot, you can lose that too and save more weight and space.
@PlantPapaJohn 2 місяці тому
I will be on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2024, so I really appreciate the advice. My pack weight will be around 35 pounds total. I should be good to go! 😁 Plant Papa
@jakehickenbottom8920 Місяць тому
Water bottle holders on the pack straps allow you to utilize the side pockets for gear or other items and keeps more weight forward
@pleok08 2 місяці тому
Thursday, February 22nd: We all try our best. Experience is hard to pass on. Often each of us must gather our own. Thanks for sharing. Happy Trails! Ross08
@kevinhomewood99 15 днів тому
Thanks for the tips. Very useful. I'd like to share a cool idea for those of us that need our morning coffee. There's a product called a Brewspoon in my country but there might be something similar in other countries that goes by another name. It's light-weight and small. You simply add your ground coffee (or tea leaves) to a small mesh container, close it up and stir it through your cup of hot water. Available in South Africa from YuppieChef, Takealot and Cape Union Mart.
@oliverstrzelczyk1541 26 днів тому
Absolutely reccomend compression vaccuum bags. This may be a little controvertial because you'll be forced to bring an air pump which may be bulky and heavy, and may run out of power. The other issue is that taking clothes out is a hastle as youll have to take pump all the air out again after closing the bag. HOWEVER, the net impact is very positave. My bag may be a little heavier because of the air pump, but thats a sacrifice im willing to take given the fact that it allows me to fit a lot more into the bag, and additionally adds waterproofing to everything. I also cover my sleeping bag in a vaccuum bag of its own, as it really sucks all the extra air out and saves a TONNE of space. Just be aware that these are ripable. If you cover something that you put on the outside of your bag, watch out for branches and other sharp objects. Once the bag is ripped, it doesnt serve anywhere near the purpose it did before, and wont pack down to the compact size that you are now relying on. Long story short; I absolutely reccomend them, but be careful
@martenthornberg275 4 дні тому
you don't really need toothpaste in most cases. The brushing is the important part, just brush your teeth with water and it'll be fine. The main point of toothpaste is to add fluoride (and taste) but it's okay to be without fluoride for a few days.
@mjohnson5030 14 днів тому
More then the reliability of having a sturdy ultra bright corded buoyant waterproof torch/flashlight and/or headlamp. Can be a life saver. Cell phones are rarely waterproof and not camping friendly, IMHO. And knowing how to use a compass and map/orienteering are essential life saving hiking skills. We should discourage people from counting on their cell phones in the wilderness. Cell phones are less valuable then knowing how to navigate with map and compass.
@lukino0o0 10 днів тому
For save some weight I cut and remove extra portions of my gear like sleeping pads and the toothbrush. In addiction on line there are some foldable silicone cups and bowls
@titangamer6824 2 місяці тому
A very important tip would be to note down what you didnt use so that you can better judge wether or not you need it next time! Helps a lot!
@1bobharvey Місяць тому
The first rule of cutting wieght is only bring what you need, number 2 is everything should have more than 1 use. It's a direct inverse relationship between comfort at camp and comfort (aka wieght) on the trail, choose wisely. Where will you spend more time?
@kakaisthecat 2 місяці тому
Thanks for these helpful tips! Another idea is to dry your veggies in order to reduce the weight further.
@GreyFoxTube Місяць тому
Dry not only vegetables, but also all other possible products. I bought a dehydrator this year. And the main reason is not the weight, but the fact that dry foods do not spoil. Have a nice trip to you!
@kakaisthecat Місяць тому
@@GreyFoxTube good point! You too!
@letsplaysquire3257 День тому
But a towel doubles up as extra layer to sleep on if the ground is hard, under if it is cold and folded up makes any log a comfortable seat
@hikebeyond Місяць тому
Great and useful tips!
@Ww-zf6lk 16 днів тому
Curious about the production process of your posters, I really want to learn!
@higler. 2 місяці тому
TVP really is legit! Absorbs water really fast, can be flavored to anything, and the texture is perfectly acceptable. It's surprisingly really good!
@peterjohnson6273 2 місяці тому
Good video. Thanks.
@rochelleb5661 2 дні тому
instead of ripping off a small amount of toilet roll use compressed wipes they can also be used as a wash cloth a tube of 10 is about the same size as a tube of smarties
@LevinsThe Місяць тому
As Oscar who hikes I approve this video
@anushirawan Годину тому
the greatest moment in this video was definitely - “fanny pack, fanny pack, fanny pack, fanny pack, fanny pack, fanny pack”.
@goscMariu 15 днів тому
Great to see you again! Beautiful! Greetings from Poland!
@sas_za6305 День тому
Love the Fanny pack idea.
@SuperdutyExplorer 2 місяці тому
I need to lighten my pack, after last trip don't have much too drop... ive got 20 lbs to lose though, so gonna start there next hahah
@novacolonel5287 2 місяці тому
The ultimate tip in the coffee department - if you are used to drinking filter coffee - are senseo coffee pads. Just put them in boiling water for a minute or two and you got yourself a nice cup of coffee. Very lightweight and pre-packaged.
@GemintheMud 16 днів тому
Ha ha ha! Loved the fanny pictures and the great advice - thank you! 😊
@samimurtomaki5534 Місяць тому
Finding that cool rock from your carrying system can depending of the mood be a good laugh too while usually stil not recomended 😅
@Puffball-ll1ly Місяць тому
Haha reminds me of when I climbed 4 Munros in Scotland a horseshoe walk of 22km I had a day pack and on 1st summit I noticed there was a pack of 4 cans of tuna in the bottom of pack from a previous shop visit 😅
@snoop2477 23 дні тому
Weigh it. I normally top out at about 180-200 grams total (that includes 100g for the cannister itself). You have to work really hard (pre-chill the canister you want to fill up + warm up the fueling canister). Overfilling is not recommended, if you get to 220 grams it will result in a jet flame which is no good to anyone.
@markthiel2953 15 днів тому
Oscar, thank you for these tips. Press on.
@1000monograms 20 днів тому
if you are really serious on losing weight: replace fleece and polar with wool - it keeps you warm in cool and cool in warm weather. Also you might consider using poncho instead of rain jacket - it really depends on your trail area but its worth if you can. On thing I disagree in your video is using gas stove on hiking trip. It is heavy and expensive and you can't regulate amount of fuel you want to take on you. Use the soda can spirit stove instead - the fuel+stove combination will most probably beat the weight of a gas stove and will be a hellalot cheaper for sure. Great video though! Thank you!
@ivanilarionov1893 6 днів тому
spirit stoves are very inefficient and if you have to cook multiple days, the weight of your fuel will be more than the gas canister and the stove. For example with 230g canister, which weights 300 and something grams + 50g stove you can cook more than 10 days twice per day. Plus it is much more stable in windy conditions. Try this with alcohol stove. Also there are smaller canisters too. Wool is heavier than fleece and once wet, becomes even much heavier and dries very slowly.
@AntonMoquin-vg1sy Місяць тому
I still LOL at people who bring tent stakes into the woods... Where they're surrounded by infinite, bio-degradable, free stakes that just need a lil sharpening with a pocket knife.
@NormanDimmick 3 дні тому
Depends a lot on the environment. Dry splintery wood and clay-rich soils are an awful combination.
@titusfly7066 22 дні тому
I sold my Osprey bag to a newbe, because their so called « anti gravity » well, weights about 3 kg. Instead I opted for a Simond alpinism backpack sold by Décathlon that is only 800 gr. Also, I bought only trail adapted raincoat and 2nd layer, gained 600 gr. I am not using any pan, only titanium mug to heat up water and dehydrated trek meals. I will be checking on a small telescopic fishing rod for longer treks for proteins. The silk sleeping bag lining from décathlon is also a great option: takes care of my hair condition, can be used as scarf in cold weather and as turban in scorching sun. Use also merino t-shirts and socks - a must to maintain good thermal comfort and antibacterial - no smell for days. That means you can take a minimum amount of change if any. I also only have only one underwear, microfiber. I can bathe in a lake and it dries quickly on me. I also cut my sleeping mat to about knee length, cut the toothbrush to 10 cm etc..After my first long trek with 17 kg on my back, I went to Decathlon with a kitchen scales and weighted and compared everything. It took me some years to optimize down to 12 kg. Not a good idea to get rid of maps or gps or headlight…
@titusfly7066 22 дні тому
Oh, and no sticks! I find them useless most of the time. So opted for light leather gloves instead for rocky environments. Works great!
@michaw7408 29 днів тому
Alternative to tip 7 (buying a tiny toothpaste to refill later): you can easily make dehydrated toothpaste drops. They're even lighter (since you can carry just the amount you'll need) and cheaper (since you don't have to buy a new toothpaste tub).
@ItsAStephanieB 2 місяці тому
Bwhahahahaha 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 Fanny pack fanny pack... and the visuals of the Top Gear clan laughing..... had Me laughing!!!!
@Bananakid11 2 місяці тому
- smaller power bank - running shorts, thermal underwear and rain trousers work super well for me up to 0 °C - prepack all your food and weight it beforehand - take every item into your hand and ask yourself, do I really need it? Think about the situation you might need it and find out, if you could use another item you already took with you in a multiple way - Do you need a warmer sleeping bag, or can you just sleep with you down jacket on you? - Do you need your super warm down jacket / mid layer at camp, or could you use your sleeping bag for that?
@michaw7408 29 днів тому
Tip 25 about replacing nalgene bottles with regular, plastic ones is great, but only in warmer seasons. You can put hot water in a nalgene bottle to warm up your sleeping bag or to drink hot/warm tea while walking. A narrow bottle mouth can also freeze over, preventing you from drinking water that you have in a regular bottle - since nalgene bottles have wider mouths, that solves that problem as well.
@ivanilarionov1893 6 днів тому
I've climbed 6434m peak with a water in a regular plastic bottle :) THe bottle was upside down in my bagpack, so the bottle mouth froze, but I crushed it with the Ice axe :)))
@paranormalinvestigations9521 2 місяці тому
Hahaha, yeah, don't carry a map, cause you already have it in your phone... all the way until you run out of battery :)))) or until you get into a storm between mountains when your GPS signal starts to suck! 😂 Good advice! Congrats!🎉
@MikeycatOutdoors 2 місяці тому
45 pounds is a lot. 30 pounds is a bunch too. I hit 30 if I've got 4 bottles of water and multiple days of food.
@pimacanyon6208 22 дні тому
good tips. I'd go one further, I don't bring soap or hand sanitizer. Water works just fine for me. Happy trails!
@joyrenenardozzi6226 День тому
The tiny bit of weight a reusable bottle adds is totally worth it. Reduce the use of single use plastics. Someone has to care about the planet enough to reduce our consumption and waste.
@user-jk2zm7uq5s 2 місяці тому
It's nice and helpful for the viewer to have video chapters provided. But if those chapters are labelled "tip 1", "tip 2", tip 3" etc it's pointless and kinda clickbait-y.
@boobalooba5786 Місяць тому
Do you have any tips to make your pack heavier? Ultra light really doesn't cut it for me.
@PreparedPathfinder 19 днів тому
Trying to save a few grams of weight by cutting out a map, compass and headlight and relying on your phone for navigation and light is dangerous. If your phone gets damaged, lost, runs out of power, or just stops working, you are screwed. This is one of the main causes of incidents in the mountains, reliance on technology instead of having good navigational skills and knowing the basics. Also a trash bag/bin liner is very prone to damage (tears or holes), and keeping your kit waterproofed is essential. You're better off having something that is literally a few grams heavier that you can rely on. Keeping your pack weight down is a good idea, but not at the cost of safety.
@grzegorzkapica7930 Місяць тому
AD20. I was doing 30km high mountain hikes on cucumbers, capsicum and some fruits. Everything freshly sliced and eaten raw. Most of people do not know it, but cooked food gets inertia with time. You want most energy of your food, you have to eat it not longer, than 1,5h after cooking. The most energetic foods are fresh vegetables and fruits. Why? Because it is not about the amount of calories it has, bot about the amount of calories you have after digestion; the easier the digestion process the more energy you have. The issue is; you have to eat this way every day. Otherwise, when you have food inside your belly from the days before the hike, you will need a lot energy for digestion alone.
@ivanilarionov1893 6 днів тому
You don't do hikes on cucumbers and fruits, you do them on your body stored calories.
@grzegorzkapica7930 6 днів тому
@@ivanilarionov1893 may be. May be not. But I add nuts to the mix. They have everything I need.
@PhoenixGenesis Місяць тому
Most basic rule of ultralight backpacking: BUY A SMALL BACKPACK!!! Depending on trail conditions, weather, etc., I either take my 22L or my Palante v2 38L. I also use a small fanny pack for efficiency. I always take 2 lights - a Petzl Bindi and a Rovyvon flashlight. I use them all the time for many reasons. Would never hike without them. Although plastic bottles save weight, they leak microplastics while baking in the hot sun. Something to consider.
@samanthaprice4537 24 дні тому
As a British hiker, I thank you. Absolutely hilarious 😂 🤣
@kennethprola5136 2 місяці тому
Number one tip for saving weight for free is to make a spreadsheet and weigh everything with a kitchen scale. Then you can bring the lightest version of everything you own. Number two for me has been to chop and dehydrate all of your food ahead of time. It’s always going to be easier to do your food prep at home than on the trail. Purchasing a dehydrator one time (or making strategic use of the oven on low with the door open) - will save weight on every backpacking trip for the rest of your life
@rhokirsolx Місяць тому
100% flax linen towels are way better than microfiber. Dries almost as fast, packs down smaller (can bring a larger towel), is naturally antimicrobial (even if put away when wet), and absorbs may times its own weight in water.
@MrDaemondays 2 місяці тому
I like many of your tips, but there are some things I would not go out without. Map and compass a mandatory for me, since they are a reliable backup and often even my main navigation. My ifak is also always prepared. Although it is an I-fak it is always good to bring some spare items to help other people in need. The few grams saved here won’t make that much of a difference and could make the difference between saving a life or not. A small knife is also always useful. Lastly a headlamp is just more reliable in the rain, especially if one encounters bad weather and has to get out of a sticky situation in the dark. All these items don’t take up much space and weight, but are (in my opinion) mandatory for safety reasons. “Light weight is great“, but half a kilo more or less doesn’t make the difference. Some people may be willing to risk their lives for 500 grams. I am not. However, overall you shared some interesting tips of which I will probably try some in the future. Keep up the good work!
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