Welcome back everyone! In this video I show you some ultralight backpacking hacks so you can lighten your loadout on trail! None of this gear is meant to be a gimmick. Everything I show in this video is gear that I have been regularly using for at least a year!
Item #1, the trash compactor bag. Less than $1 per bag and they last FOREVER and will keep your gear bone dry. Bonus points if you already have a trash compactor in your house because you won't have to spend anything extra at all!
Item #2, freezer bags and ziploc bags. These things are great for keeping small items from getting wet. I use ziploc bags for my fire kit and to store my electronics. Freezer bags I use for a ton of things such as a trash bag, cooking pot liner and food storage!
Item #3, the cotton bandana. Yet another item that only costs $1 and has literally dozens of uses! Use it to pre filter water, as part of your medical kit and as a piece of utility clothing!
Item #4, the cotton ball fire starter. Self explanatory, coat some cotton balls in vaseline and you now have one of the best fire starters you can possibly have! Have you ever bought a fire starter that didn't perform well in the field? I sure have and it's disappointing to waste money! I have never had one of these DIY fire starters fail me in the field!
Item #5, cheap and lightweight food options. In this video I over ramen noodles and instant potatoes specifically but there are a bunch of other options! I also use Knorr pasta sides and oatmeal on a regular basis. The cost and calories compared to the price is a great value and it's way cheaper than buying freeze dried meals!
Stay tuned for some bonus ultralight hacks sprinkled throughout the video! Thank you so much for watching and I hope this helps you lighten your load on trail! If you like the content please give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing!
24 июл 2024