7 Ultralight Backpacking Gear HACKS that stupid hikers ignore...

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Baker is back, and this time we are going over our favorite ultralight backpacking gear hacks, plus other interesting backpacking discussions! This one went off the rails a little bit, I'm not going to lie, but hopefully you're here for the goofs and the gags! Enjoy!
Trail Tales episode 176 (Kyle Hates Hiking podcast)
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@michelleellis8383 2 месяца назад

Hey, i'm a mom, and I listen to your channel!

@LizzyRose72 2 месяца назад

Same 😄

@sharonbarrett4895 2 месяца назад

A Mom who hikes! One of my daughters turned me on to you and I absolutely love your content!

@fancyplants3100 5 дней назад

😂😂 me tooo

@xaderalert 2 месяца назад

I honestly cannot tell if he's fucking with us about the spork/trowel thing...

@Taich0u 2 месяца назад

There’s definitely a lot of variation in how hard off-trail hiking is. Most popular “off trail” stuff will be following old trails/forest roads for some parts of the hike. You’re also normally starting or ending from established trails. I’d say the hardest form of off-trail hiking is establishing routes. It’s not that hard to follow old maps or posted directions/GPX tracks. The people who are finding those paths are the true Ph.Ds of hiking IMO!

@KyleMeyer949 2 месяца назад

I would actually disagree on buying an ultralight backpack first at least depending on the pack. Traditional packs major advantage are that they have lifting and frame tech in them to help you carry more weight comfortably. Ultralight packs often do not have this or it is less effective. It is enough if your entire gear setup is already ultralight but if you are kind of in that in between stage and still have some weight in your bag you might benefit more from a slightly heavier more traditional pack that makes carrying the extra weight more pleasant.

@kdboyle7673 2 месяца назад

Totally agree with this assessment- have a UL and as an older hiker switching to a trad pack. Heavier but will be more comfortable & less stress with gear and supplies for a week

@jsweevil 2 месяца назад

I bought a ULA Catalyst so that it still has an internal frame to help with this mainly because I need my hips to carry some of the weight due to an injury to my back years ago in an auto accident. It works well enough so that all if the weight is not on my shoulders.

@jyc313 25 дней назад

Agreed. Most would benefit from a pack that’s heavier but has better load support systems. Until one becomes more adept at managing base weight and additional needs (food, clothing etc) going UL may backfire. Plus, most beginners start off bringing way more than needed (I did too!). And there aren’t a ton of affordable true UL packs with enough support to handle 30 ish lbs.

@connorcarrington-house7770 7 дней назад

Sitting on something that’s not a canoe seat at the end of the day is a wonderful experience and for me personally my canoe tracks better in the water when I have significant weight in it and I have less free board. I grow my base weight by ~9x when I go canoeing. Everything changes of course with rapids or big portages.

@harduphiker 2 месяца назад

Funny about the liquor suggestion, I take a little brandy with me, really helps winding down after a hard hike/if it's raining...and tastes good in hot chocolate!

@ColbyPhillipsPhD 2 месяца назад

Pretty funny episode, really enjoyed it, but your advice about looking to others for inspiration but not comparison is spot on. So much about backpacking is unique to each individual and you just have to get out there and figure out what works for you.

@lezlireeter59 2 месяца назад

I have traveled throughout the country for work and have heard those little airplane bottles of liquor called nips, mini and shooters. I call them travel size

@umaiar 2 месяца назад

LOL, I came in expecting to say that they're called "stupid little airplane bottles". But apparently there's something to it, but perhaps I should leave the "stupid" part out 😂

@thisbeem2714 Месяц назад

😂😂I call them “tiny bottles”.

@gracequalls9770 2 месяца назад

You two are hilarious, didnt lose me for a second 😂

@timclark1324 2 месяца назад

This episode was AWESOME!!!😂😂😂

@stuartb9194 2 месяца назад

You and Baker were 🔥 on this one

@benjamenspence7913 2 месяца назад

This episode was epic! Nicely done fellas. Cracks me up 😂😂😂

@samimurtomaki5534 25 дней назад

Made once a mistake with that water, didn't survive, I died. For next trip like that I have MSR trailshot to reach that pesky water running between big stones under you that you just can't normally reach.

@amynapier3551 2 месяца назад

Baker and Kyle bring an hour of shenanigans. Love it. For Baker's discussion, here is a take: High school: Day hikes Professional certificate in a discipline: Overnight hike Associate degree: Weekend trip Bachelor's degree: Multi-day short or long hike Master's degree: Thru hike Doctoral degree: Multiple thru hikes Post graduate/professional development, classes, training: Extreme challenges like Barkley Marathons, Mt. Everest/Mt. Kilimanjaro, Eco Challenge, etc.

@michaelkaiser85 2 месяца назад

Kilimanjaro shouldn't be mentioned next to Everest it's not a technical mountain... Everest is technical mountaineering on it's easiest route require ice axes, rope work etc. Kilimanjaro on its most popular route is literally a hike no axes or ropes needed...

@CuteBirdAwarenessLeague 6 дней назад

@@michaelkaiser85yeah but there’s a commitment there as you have to fly 20 hours to get there, go through customs, be in a non-western country, etc.

@anninwhack1998 2 месяца назад

100% camp chair for canoe trip! Brought one for ADK Indian Lake Islnds for kayak camping. Best time!! Mom’s for Trail Tales!

@hiyawaskuh1810 2 месяца назад

These are the best episodes

@rolfdenver 2 месяца назад

I’ve been listening to your podcast for a long time (five stars!) and finally got it through my head that you also have a RU-vid channel devoted to your podcasts. I’ll have to give fentanyl a try on my next hike. I think someone slipped me Trank on my CT through hike which explains my slow pace. But seriously: I am a bidet enthusiast. Even if you don’t rely on it completely, it really cuts down the amount of TP you need, and it reduces the smear factor considerably. I’ll carry a bidet (but no fentanyl) on my JMT thru hike in August.

@CuteBirdAwarenessLeague 6 дней назад

Black tar heroin is actually the best bang for your buck per gram. If you’re on a budget fent will probably be a good lightweight substance to pack. But for a better high be sure to get the quality stuff. Make sure at least one of your friends carries narcan, for if you go too hard on the partying, which can make their pack a little heavier though. The good thing about carrying an opioid is that you don’t have to worry about a pillow or sleeping pad because you’ll be sleeping standing up leaning over.

@jsweevil 2 месяца назад

The best bang for your buck is to bring Everclear. Everclear can be used for cooking food, sterilizing your titanium spoon after using it to dig a cat hole, use it on cuts to sterilize wounds, or as a "nip". What's better than something you can use for multiple purposes for ultralight?

@thisbeem2714 Месяц назад

I bet you could use it in an alcohol stove too. 😅

@jsweevil 25 дней назад

@@thisbeem2714 you can.

@bryanmclean6898 2 месяца назад

The tiny liquor bottles are called scooby snacks.

@fookingsog 2 месяца назад

RUT-ROW!!! 🐕

@HostileTakeover2 2 месяца назад

Ranking... dayhiking = Continuing Ed classes. Basic overnight or weekend backpacking = GED. One or two week(ish)-long treks = Associate's or trade school. Many extended treks and/or month-long = Bachelor's. Multi-month in one go, like AT = Master's. Triple-crown = Doctorate. Beyond = Professor

@stephanielasnoski606 2 месяца назад

I was laughing so hard at the items for the no weight penalty! Electric guitar, a full set and a marching band! Not to forget the weed wacker!😂😂😂😂

@Likes2playinmud Месяц назад

I would love to be your friend Baker😂 glad to see u on the show!

@mindwhisperer669 2 месяца назад

I love you guys! I don’t even hike! I listen every day though 😊

@thebignewsmosley2908 25 дней назад

Dam Kyle you really stretching for that Frogg Toggs Sponsor lmao

@deadlight33 2 месяца назад

In Michigan, they call them nips or mini bottles. Loved watching this episode! Keep up the great content 🙂

@MikeHacker 2 месяца назад

If an excursion bushwhacking is a doctorate I've been a doctor for a while...

@jaystephens7096 2 месяца назад

The back country boudiet is crazy 😂

@kkleparek01 2 месяца назад

Up here in the PNW I've never heard nips or shooters, we've either just called them airplane bottles or, less often, minis

@GenX...MCMLXV 2 месяца назад

yep airplane bottles is what i've always called them. years ago they weren't even sold in liquor stores you only got them on flights and later they started appearing on some bars

@thisbeem2714 Месяц назад

I’m from PNW and I always called them tiny bottles or sometimes airplane bottles.

@Goruckyourself68 2 месяца назад

That’s awesome. I drink from my bidet and it also is glows in the dark🎉🎉🎉

@pyronymph-868 2 месяца назад

Using a bidet should be with a dedicated bottle only! You literally wash with soap and water. Then wash your hands!

@AllyStee 2 месяца назад

Btw.... the sarcasm was on point!!

@Dankbudzz Месяц назад

Just me on next thru hike Fanny pack camp chair and light weight drugs 🤣🤣

@MikeHacker 2 месяца назад

Reflexics is a lightweight pad and makes nights Less cold

@MiltRT63 2 месяца назад

Great show. Appreciate the info, especially in this format. Now subscribed. What is the hoodie Baker was wearing?

@aaronpohl9817 2 месяца назад

Delaminating on goretex jackets is usually caused by salt in your sweat when you don’t wash them regularly. Just FYI.

@Puffball-ll1ly 2 месяца назад

Im about to do the Scottish West Highland Way your videos have been good help 👍 in preparation

@MikeHacker 2 месяца назад

Reflexics is a silver bubble wrap that they use for house attic insulation...can by at lowes

@yourejustjelley 2 месяца назад

If we had zero weight burden: An electronic cooler, better food or even just a big bad of potatoes, a griddle or big skillet, larger amounts water and a shower 😅, or for me personally camera gear. I have not through hiked yet, so that would maybe change my perspective. We have backpacked into The Bob Marshall Wilderness stayed 8 days, living off what we brought and could fish. Used to be annually. As we live roughly 60 miles from Canadian border in NWMontana. The most beautiful area of the state, by GNP. Anyways, best I could think up with the experience I have. Cheers! Thank you for the fun podcasts. 😁

@sgtpickles1319 2 месяца назад

I'm debating getting an UL hammock setup rather than a UL tent like a Durston. I live in the PNW so tree availability is not an issue. Any reason I shouldn't give the hammocks a shot?

@MikeHacker 2 месяца назад

Definitely want more bang

@MikeHacker 2 месяца назад

Bachelors should be a long trail and Bush whacking excursion

@HostileTakeover2 2 месяца назад

Oof, I hate Frog Toggs' backpacking line. Have tried them 3 times and never had one last more than a month. Meanwhile I've taken my Marmot Essence hiking around the world for the past 7 years to include a blizzard in Iceland, fat drop showers in Peru, drenching rains in Scotland on the WHW, and beyond. Have had to do a DWR refresh once so far but that's literally the only problem.

@jaysonmoore5166 21 день назад

I'd encourage you to check out the frog toggs poncho. Much more airflow

@kenwebster5053 Месяц назад

I have grown up with the definition of the term "nip": According to the Collins dictionary, a Nip is a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink" I would say a nip is anything under about 50ml, 1.6 fluid ounces or so. It may also be a superficial bite. I don't know what you mate thinks it is, maybe he's a bit odd?😉

@janicecone219 2 месяца назад

I'm a Mom! Iove your channel.

@kellydtth2749 2 месяца назад

If you’re in a canoe, bring steaks, a tripod chair, and your hammock to lounge.

@rodoutdoors 2 месяца назад

I picked up a titanium flask, but drinking cheap whiskey after a long day of hiking was a bad idea. That's where the bidet comes in handy. To clean up whiskey poop after you crap your pants.

@kdboyle7673 2 месяца назад

😂

@MikeHacker 2 месяца назад

Got to love the nuts😊

@MikeHacker 2 месяца назад

I need a video to share with my uncle who is wanting to go hiking

@Davefacestation 2 месяца назад

Rain jackets? Armature hour. Poncho that can double as your tarp all the way.

@jonny5isonfire Месяц назад

A wee nip of whisky in Scotland :)

@EvansExplorations 2 месяца назад

Frogg Toggs and NOSO patches FTW!

@aaronpohl9817 2 месяца назад

Alright just to clear this educational thing up a little: At least here in Europe/Germany „postdoc“ is not a degree. After your PHD you could write a „habilitation“ wich in theory allows you to work as a genuin professor. (I know that this term is used completely different in the US). You could have a position as a professor without a habil, but then it’s called „Verwaltungsprofessur“ wich means that you are some kind of admin but you’re not allowed to hold lectures. On the other hand, the habil doesn’t make you a professor by itself, but you can call yourself private teacher. Becoming a genuin professor requires to hold a lecture in front of a committee and being elected afterwards by other professors, admins and a couple of students alike.

@TennesseeSlim Месяц назад

Frogg togg extreme lite! They are $35 jacket only the women size is best for smaller plp. They also have youth sizes for even smaller plp

@rebeccaedwards8262 2 месяца назад

0 weight penalty probably a really cozy sleeping bag, or a decked out backpack

@noyopacific 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the video Kyle. If you are open to constructive criticism then consider not spending the first 4 minutes of the video promoting your channel (like, subscribe and share) before you move on to the subject of the video. This is your channel and you can do whatever you want but I value my time and I can do what I want too. Spending my time watching what is essentially a 4 minute long commercial is not something that I enjoy. Best wishes & good luck !

@jocelynsertich2686 2 месяца назад

If I kayak or canoe camp I am taking a chair. I'm also taking a small table. And probably other things I'm not remembering now that I wouldn't take in a backpack.

@samimurtomaki5534 25 дней назад

Ultra light is frigging scary 🤣

@samimurtomaki5534 25 дней назад

I probably just go with beer, anvil and grinding wheel just to be in safe side.

@MikeHacker 2 месяца назад

I like a fully lit campsite with a fire🔥 and music i can sleep so good

@raywaage7550 2 месяца назад

Gear skeptic RU-vid channel has a massive spreadsheet with calories per ounce as well as nutrient info. Serious work went into it.

@thisbeem2714 Месяц назад

Oh yeah! That’s a good one. I couldn’t remember the name of the you tuber who did that so THANK YOU!

@MikeHacker 2 месяца назад

If it's summer and it's definitely going to be warm just take a sol bivy bag escape instead of a sleeping bag...

@MikeHacker 2 месяца назад

We so shorted are self on water we came off trail and bought like 3 drinks each

@stephanielasnoski606 2 месяца назад

Five star review!

@harduphiker 2 месяца назад

That's UK influence re: nip, we talk about having a nip of brandy or whiskey, a small amount!

@broadsidebarnes 2 месяца назад

I bring my camp chair for canoeing, and leave it when backpacking. Beer is also a good canoe camping luxury, and maybe a percolator if enough people are coming.

@Wildflower687 2 месяца назад

Shout-out to all the "spreadsheet" hikers!

@flippyswimz7165 2 месяца назад

I’m also from VT, they’re called nips haha. Also, my Nemo moonlite chair sits perfectly on the canoe floor and is very comfortable for fishing out of it 🤘🏼

@Dankbudzz Месяц назад

Lmao I’m in Rhode Island and same always been nips 🤣

@ruth370 2 месяца назад

Airplane bottles. Easy Day Hike = GED Day Hike= High School Diploma Overnight/Weekend = Associates Degree Section Hike (1-2 weeks)= Bachelors degree Thru-Hike shorter trail (month-ish)= Doctoral candidate Thru-Hike of 1 of big 3 (equivalent elsewhere)= Doctorate Triple Crown (or equivalent in other country) = Post Doctorate Off trailing high routes after completing triple crown/equivalent = Professional

@MikeHacker 2 месяца назад

The triple crown should be the highest

@MultiBmxkings 2 месяца назад

Just because you can pass the test for post doc you will still need the pre qualifications so it applies to hiking but you need more for an over night i would have made it a few muti day or like 5 day trips

@amy-freebirdp7869 2 месяца назад

Another mom hiker/listener/dark humor fan. This was entertaining. You guys had me laughing through the end of my work day. Keep it going

@jamesnoland3445 2 месяца назад

Dude. I canoe camp a lot. It’s one small step below car camping. I take everything. 48qt cooler, ice, all the alcohol, too much food, 5 gallons of water just for me, ancient 3 burner Coleman camp stove, a big pot, usually two cast iron pans, absolutely I bring a camp chair. Go nuts. Unless you are in a kayak with limited space take all the luxuries. But I do have a canoe designed for that kind of load.

@MikeHacker 2 месяца назад

Hydration water mixes or water flavoring

@crystalgrzelak 2 месяца назад

I just saw I wasn’t subscribed. Which made no sense to me but I think it’s because I’m subscribed to the other channel and this just gets recommended. I’m leaving this comment in case I’m not the only one. Edit: hey I’m a mom

@gavinwebb9748 2 месяца назад

We call the lil bottles airliners

@JTrain8 2 месяца назад

I always fill up max water capacity. Filtering is time consuming. Or fill up cnoc and filter at camp. Keep it moving! I also do 95% of hiking in AZ. Water is gold out here.

@MikeHacker 2 месяца назад

I carry a two person tent but I have a one person or a hammock

@evilasseastside5624 2 месяца назад

That's a cursed image right there boi 0:25

@TheMidnight.Tarotpist Месяц назад

I am a mom that enjoys ultralight hackz. Found your market

@dakotaescher1 2 месяца назад

Nuts (Why would anyone carry garbage with zero nutritional value?). 160/170 calories per ounce.

@valeriesorrells 2 месяца назад

I'm a mom and love your hacks...lol

@A.T.PhoneHome 2 месяца назад

Mom here! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@cathyhall1338 2 месяца назад

Nips ftw (I'm from RI though, so I'm only reinforcing that it's a New England thing)

@pyronymph-868 2 месяца назад

I have done some off-trail hiking, but it was only a few miles to a lake from a logging road. I don't think that's the same difficulty as through hiking.

@MikeHacker 2 месяца назад

You can buy precooked packs of waffles and pancakes

@MikeHacker 2 месяца назад

Camp chairs our cool just admit it you want to use one

@andreaewert7204 2 месяца назад

I'm a mom and grandma! ❤

@NathanJones-sf5js 2 месяца назад

Airplane bottles!

@MikeHacker 2 месяца назад

Travel sized bottles of alcohol or mini bar

@drytool 2 месяца назад

LSD, the lightest, most powerful by far, Haha!

@usingerinamoapensis180 2 месяца назад

top 176 show

@rdizzel1 2 месяца назад

A single backpacking overnight is a certificate. Multiple of them, I'd say at least 20 nights total, would be an associates. Then a single thru hike could be bachelor.

@MikeHacker 2 месяца назад

Blow up pillow doesn't weigh much if it's deflated or just use your pack...

@jsweevil 2 месяца назад

I'm a mom, grandma, and great grandma, and planning on an AT thru hike in 2025 or 26 depending on finances.

@MikeHacker 2 месяца назад

Dollar tree shovel it's majorly light and big it weighted less than Walmarts metal pack shovel

@jeffcmo1957 25 дней назад

Mini bottles.

@themourningdove7208 2 месяца назад

You skipped the High school diploma between GED and Bachelors.. which is either hiking naked carrying nothing or.... rather than bringing those heavy "mini-fridge shots" ; simply carry Everclear in your bladder, refilling(resupply) @ every single town along the trail. Ultralight forever... 🕊️

@danieldeviers9934 16 дней назад

Do you think in heavily populated trails there's been someone who has exhumed someone else's poop when digging their own cat hole? For certain it has happened.

@MikeHacker 2 месяца назад

You can get rid of the pad and you forgot the toothbrush