I Went Super Ultralight Backpacking... 

Garage Grown Gear: geni.us/GarageGrownGear Gear List: www.packwizard.com/s/uwaonuC 👇 GEAR FROM THE VIDEO 👇 Wapta 30 Pack: geni.us/Wapta30 Plex Solo Lite Tent: geni.us/PlexSoloLite Stake Sack: geni.us/allmansright-StakeSack Carbon Stakes: geni.us/CarbonCore Core Stake: geni.us/MSR-Core Revelation Quilt: geni.us/RevelationDown Ultra 3R Sleeping Pad: geni.us/Ultra3R DreamNation Pillow: geni.us/DreamSleeper Pillow Patches: geni.us/StickOnLoop BRS3000 Stove: geni.us/BRS3000t Toaks 550 Lite Pot: geni.us/Toaks550UL Custom Lid: Coming Soon BeFree Filter: geni.us/KatadynBeFree Sports Cap: geni.us/Sportcaps Phantom Rain Jacket: geni.us/RabPhantomRain Montbell Down Jacket: geni.us/Plasma1000 Toothpaste Tabs: geni.us/UnpasteTabs Powdered Soap: geni.us/Pika-GGG Bogler Trowel: geni.us/BoglerTrowel Backcountry Bidet: geni.us/CuloClean

Next just cape and spear. Let’s go.

I recommend putting your phone in airplane mode while backpacking. And if you have an iPhone, also switch on Low Power Mode. That way you can preserve your phone's battery for taking pictures, checking where you are on an offline map, and emergency communication.

If you are hiking with that light a pack you should be getting to camp in the dark and collapsing in your tent. Then you won't miss a lot of that stuff you're missing! Haha!

Always take your inReach, brother.

I carry more than 5lbs on my cargo pants.

The last few days i was on my very first backpacking trip. I was really proud that my backpack had only 16kg and than i come home and see this video... you have shelter sleep system cooking and waterfilter + food and water and your backpack is less than half the weight of mine. Somehow there must be a loot room for improvement😊

My lightweight set up weighs just over 9 lbs and is not good down to freezing temps, but it also cost less than $300 total. I use a Gatewood Cape as both my rain gear and shelter if needed (I've used it as a shelter and it is big enough for this 6' tall hiker to lay out full length, not curled up). I use a closed cell foam pad (I can't remember which one but it isn't one of those 1/4-inch foam pads that ultralighters use). And, I use a modified Costco down quilt that is comfortable down to the mid 40's, and might work to freezing temps if I put on my cheap down puffy and balaclava. It all fits in a cheap 30L daypack that cost like $15 a few years ago (time to replace it). The other stuff is standard: minimal first aid, 550 ml stainless steel pot/cup, sawyer mini, mini-bic lighter, small isobutane cannister, etc. Why would you need a battery bank? Just put it in airplane mode to avoid battery use. That said I do bring a small external battery as part of my lightweight set up, but just one that can recharge my phone once from 5% battery to full and only weighs a few ounces. I like to listen to podcasts or read at night.

Aw hell yeah man, there's nothing like being able to have a soak when you're out camping. That's why I mostly canoe

My steak weighs more than 5 pounds.

It seems like, from the clip you showed, that when you are testing your stakes that you are putting them at an angle away from the direction you are pulling. However if you look t up tent stakes have the most holding power when placed straight into the ground. This gives longer tent stakes an edge usually, but I would love to see all that testing. Maybe consider using one of those things that people use to test the strength of ropes that tells you at what weight the failure happened.

Hey speaking of luxuries you can and can't live without - you ever take a lightweight hammock out with you? I got a hummingbird a couple of years ago and I friggin love that thing. A couple more minutes to set up vs a chair, and you need some trees/supports around. But I'm a man of leisure, and being able to truly fully take a load off is such a bonus

110 views and video only released 12 mins ago and video 16 mins long. Sir you have some dedicated fans.

I like Justin’s channel, he’s a very articulate, knowledgeable Canadian. How do I know he’s Canadian, his Canadian accent and lily white skin although that could be Irish heritage like me. Hang in there Justin, slainte!

What adds weight is shelter & insulation + pack to carry that weight. A person needs basics: Water(+filter), Insulation(jacket,gloves), Rain Protection, Hygiene, First Aid. These base items used during the day can be light weight since you are mostly walking. At night a person needs shelter + more insulation(ground + cover), colder weather protection adds insulation/weight. That is all you need. I add luxury item FM radio because I like to lay in my hammock listening to radio. My base weights: Hobo Bedroll 3 day base (above 32F) = 11 pounds, summer 5 day hammock base (above 40F) = 17 pounds, spring/fall cold weather 5 day hammock base (above 10F) = 22 pounds. Then add food + fuel + cook cup for "X" days.

Our family through hiked the AZT last season, having some flashbacks right about now! We were more in line with your "60lb pack" video because we had kids with us. Even my 11yr old was hauling over 20lbs fully loaded. But we made it! I'd see guys loaded like you blast past us, little bit jealous. Informative video, thank you!

Amazing you can hike like this. But I would have a serious issue with a backpack that looks like an old man’s nuts 🥜😆

Justin i often times see certain videos of you when i need them the most! Please more of super ultralight videos also for colder temperatures or shoulder season temperatures because i can t move around a lot of weigjt because of kneeproblems.

10:38 Thank you for the visual on using the bidet. I was wondering about the mechanics of that. I'm also wondering if you can touch on the mechanics of getting your clothing out of the way. Is it just a remove the clothing entirely while you do your business thing or is there some other method?

1:14 Man I felt bad for you when you said "stumpy legs". It was like you were going through the 12 stages of grief and you just reached acceptance. lol

Thanks for a good video! PS. Freestanding = ”The tent bodies can hold their shape on their own without needing to be staked out.”

I gave the befree another chance too. It clogged again with no hope of cleaning it. The Salomon is alomost the same filter but has never clogged on me.

You straight up have the best philosophies of any content creators out there regarding gear. Really clever and inspiring pack lists!

Once I tried my backcountry bidet, I never went back to tp. It's so much cleaner! I don't think people will really understand the difference until they try it.

Using a frameless pack dictates the need for SUL gear, with or without a hip belt. I don't see the point of a removable hip belt on a frameless pack. Without a frame the weight of the bag and contents will not sit on the hips when using the belt. The bag will bow (no frame) and the effective height of the bag will drop and the weight will be on the shoulders and not the iliac crest bones. Framed packs and hip belts go together. One without the other is pointless IMO, unless you're a strong person. A framed bag with a belt allows more weight to be carried at no real disadvantage. At UL weights the hips are not overly 'locked' when walking using a belt. It's only when going 'heavy' that it becomes an issue. 10 lbs is not 'heavy'. I'm packing a total weight of about 8/ 9 lbs with a framed pack with a belt. It seems fine to me and there are no compromises in the design or durability of my gear at UL weights (unlike SUL weights). I think I could walk as far and as comfortably with a framed and belted pack at UL weight as someone using a frameless pack at SUL weight. The further along the super light axis we go the more compromised we become on the comfort and IRL experience axis. There's a sweet spot. Of course it depends on the person, their body, the terrain, the climate, the duration of the trip, et.c., et.c.. A frame, a belt and perhaps +8 lbs of dry weight might be that spot. If I want to go uber super ultra crazy light I'll take my pet yak with me 🙂. All the best. J.

Awesome video Justin! I'd love to hear more of your thoughts on the plasma 1000. Do you think you'd only take it when trying to go SUL, or does it deserve a spot in a balanced lightweight load out as well? When would you grab the plasma vs other down laters like the decathlon? Keep up the great work!! Also, I would love to see a review on the Plex lite after you've put it through it's paces. Super curious about the durability.

Im really enjoying these kit combos. Shows whats possible and make you think. And the expense. :) One point on the battery bank, 08:40 , when I see mobile coverage low I usually turn mobile usage off to mitigate that battery drain. Can make a big difference. Nevertheless, a battery bank is still very important as you never know you might have an issue and same as having an extra days food having a couple of extra days power can be the difference to keep you safe. ATB

On sleeping pads. I recently purchased an XLite NXT. I find it's thick enough to run a low enough pressure to be both warm & soft for comfort. However, I agree that mummy shape and narrow width pads are not ideal for comfort. It is acceptably OK for me though as I am neither tall nor heavy. The Xlite also comes in a wider version or a rectangular version, both of which would be a more comfortable. As it is though, even as a retiree I find it acceptable enough. I think this is partially because my sleeping bag keeps my arms from falling off the pad. If it's warm enough to have the bag open like a quilt, then it doesn't matter if my arms fall out on the ground. I'd probably be on my belly in that case. I haven't found a really comfy hiking pillow though. So far I tend to just put something under the head end of the mat to raise it & that is about as good as it gets. I don't like a bulky pillow at home either, tend to sleep in coma position with pillow under one shoulder, but this doesn't work with any hooded sleeping bag & when it's cold, a hood is a must. I sometimes use a woobie in summer or as a quilt over the in winter bag & that will cover my head which is also how I sleep at home. The Woobie works well as I have a draw string in the foot to make a foot box & tie the edges together around my lower legs. The next tie up goes under the sleeping pad & keeps the woobie loosely in place, stopping the edges from lifting off the ground, the top of the woobie goes over my head. I'm basically using the Woobie to extent the sleep system to cover all seasons. For exampe, if you have a quilt worth 10 C and a bag worth 20 C, then combining them is worth 30 C If the quilt is wide enough to double it over inside the bag, then sleeping under both layers plus the bag, is worth 40 C over your body, assuming you rely on the sleeping pad to provide adequate insulation from the cold ground. This last requires that you can keep all the layers in place over you. In practice, it can work though you may have to tie them in & you may have disturbed sleep, but I tend to have that anyway as I'm an older guy.

Beautiful desert area your in, WOW!!!!!

?did you call your tent free-standing?🤷🏼

This is a great gear list for sure, great video as always.

You rock. I'm eyeing that Plasma 1000. 👀

It's so interesting to me how people pick different comfort items and different areas to cut weight. I use the same pad in mummy version to save weight, and no pillow, but also I carry an MSR Elixer 1 as my tent. I am in the market for a pack though, I'll check this one out.

Looking forward to hearing more of your thoughts on the Wapta pack. Thanks for your great video, cheers!

Thanks fot showing me that bidet. Gamechanger ...

Really nice lightweight setup you have there Justin. If you put your phone in airplane mode when you're not using it, it wont search for networks amongst other things. That will stop the battery draining so fast.

100% gotta have a chair !

Phones have airplane mode for a reason. 🙂 Also, a piece of large baffled bubble wrap makes that rock more comfortable and weighs practically nothing.

Thanks for another great video!👌🙂👍

drop one of the trekking poles, you get most of the benefit from just 1 go stoveless, no fuel, no stove, no pot and honestly just bring a couple windproof matches in a baggie instead of a lighter. the secondary benefit of going stoveless is that majority of freeze dried meals are unnecessarily heavy and you can carry calories much more efficiently in other ways. Admittedly the variety of meal you chose is pretty darn good at 5.6 calories/gram. anyway I don't even cold soak anymore these days, all you need are snacks tbh. go either bamboo or plastic for the spoon. I prefer bamboo. bring electrolytes. salstick tabs are the best i've found. keeping a good electrolyte balance allows your body to use water more efficiently meaning you can carry less water. dyneema tarp > any other shelter option in existence for weight or bulk plus they're fun to use. get a piece of polycryo for your ground sheet. depending on the season going without a sleeping pad is maybe possible otherwise the good ol' gossamer gear 1/8 inch pad is the way to go. learn to sleep on your back. skip the pillow. bunch together your extra clothes to support your head. glad to see the trowel and the bidet. I have seen lighter bidets on the market but I have the same you do and I also quite like it. solid choices. ziplocks for ditty stuff is correct. Filter is good but may be able to save weight attaching something like a sawyer micro to your water bottle. skip the toothpaste tabs. toothpaste is nothing but fine grit for polishing the tooth surface. that proceedure can definitely be skipped for a few days, bring a piece of floss instead, flossing is way more important. leave the soap at home, unnecessary and bad for the environment (yes even the biodegradable kinds). clothing is a pretty personal choice, no real notes to give about that. tent stake bag is not really necessary. the rain jacket might be unnecessary given you are in the dessert. even if it were to rain you wont melt if you get wet, being wet is only an issue if hypothermia is a possibility. I would replace the rain jacket with a wind jacket, they make some ridiculously light ones.

I didn’t realize those bottles were that light! That’s a big reduction.

Punch a hole in the corner of the ziplock above the seal & attach a loop of cord to make it hangable 👍🏻

Another great video! As a side/chest sleeper, I need to try that Exped! I really liked the Uberlite but durability was an issue for me and the Tensor gives me dead arm most nights.

Dude goes SUL and STILL brings a stove.

Appreciate that poop demonstration bro

You can change those stumpy legs though. REI sells some carbon composite leg extensions. (The future of hiking, backpacks that walk themselves)

Stumpy legs, t-Rex like arms. I feel ya man.

at this point it's just called being homeless 😂

One thing to note about the Big Sky DreamSleeper, the vent on mine delaminated after a year of use (probably 60-90 nights) and is now leaking. I tried using super glue, Eternabond, and duct tape to seal it again with no luck. It's too thin and delicate around that vent.

That's a really impressive setup, Justin, especially when you're able to include a pillow and a wide rectangular pad rather than *just* chasing the most eye-catching base weight number. Any feel on how the Plex handles wind? Not just in terms of staying upright but rustling too...

I have that pillow. It develops leaks constantly. I’ve patched it three times after only a half dozen trips.

This is something I'm highly interested in.

Hey Justin! I know you love your Mayfly Sandals, but have you considered checking out the Xero DIY or Genesis sandals? I would love to watch you check out and review them. I’ve been thinking about trying out a pair myself as camp shoes but haven’t had the chance yet. They look similarly light and minimal, yet more durable than your current camp sandals. Keep up the great content 👍

After you use your bidet you are scrubbing with your hand and soap?

Hey Justin. Love your videos. Curious what size poopmoji bag you purchased for the bogler? Do you find the wapta fits your gear well? I’m strongly considering ditching my atmos 65. Would it fit a BV425 bear can?

Airplane mode buddy, save that battery

what is your hiking stick?

Does the water get warm in plastic bottle outside the backpack? I find it dangerous.

For how much days you could use these backpack with 40L?

Gotta ask, what tripod do you use on trail? I always only see one trekking pole with you so I’m wondering is that’s what you’re using?

Hi Justin - great video. Can you list the weights of each item that makes your base weight less than 5lb.

What's the trekking pole you're using in this video?

08:52 where do we get access to these foot pictures you usually take on the trail?

Rinsing your Katadyn with hot water usually does the trick

You could cut down the weight with an Xboil 😅

Upside #4 makes filming 100x easier I bet

The great outdoors. Nature is frequently under estimated. IMHO, I think FOOD, WATER, SHELTER and First Aid might be paramount. It is all too easy to load up with too many TOYS and struggle with the weight. The best way is to simply learn by doing. You quickly see what works and what doesn’t. Experiment with lightweight ways to stay warm in cold weather. Here worn clothes are important.

10:24 seriously thank you for the demo, I've been wondering what the best technique is there... do you make it a point or tend to use filtered water for this?

What about the pack all the ultra runners have. Anyone tried hiking with that?

12:08 "freestanding tent" ?

2.26 KG

hiking GEAR FROM THE VIDEO in description

Nice video Justin! But, is it really "super ultralight" if you are carrying with you a pot, a stove, and a full fuel canister (total of 11 ounces) extra? If you are cold soaking then the actual food bags are lighter because you don't need those heavier and bulkier aluminum bags, you can use ziplock sandwich bags instead, and you can just bring a plastic cold-soak jar, hydrate your meals in it and also eat from it. That should save you about 10 ounces if you just switch from stove meals to cold soak meals. Now that would be the 'real' Super Ultralight. Maybe try it for 2 or 3 days. Could be a topic for another video!

Is that orange hoodie the OR Astroman?

What are you using for a trekking pole?

Nice! What are those sunglasses?

how do you handle the toaks? doesn't look like it has handles when it gets hot?

Common Justin W

Gosh that pillow is still 2oz and $30. Consider using the bladder from a 3qt box of wine, only 1.5oz and free after you drink the wine. You have to blow it up through the spigot and it sticks out but if you don't roll your head around, it's conveniently off to the side.

Losing the hip belt finally allows you to walk like John Lennon

my school books weights 33 lbs heh

Did you manage to clear the filter that clogged up? Mine gave up the goose last outing. Far less than the 1000L it advertises, more like 30/40 litres and in not very dirty water

As a mouth breather I go through a lot of water.

Reupload?

wait you literally made this video a year ago with the exact same pack

Reusing old Ideas :D

5 lb gear with 4.9 lb water.

The prices! I don't have a fancy IT job, or anything like that. These videos just make me sad.

Want to try some Ultra super lightweight camping? Have you ever tried hiking while fasting? The longest I've water fasted is 14 days but I would think it would be easy to hike for 4 or 5 on just water...

Is there a reason your drone or mics aren't listed in the pack wizard list, but you have drone shots in the video and using a mic? Shouldn't that be included in your base weight? I feel like you excluded these to make sure your weight was below 5 pounds.

I always wonder why in english you always say "water bottle" instead of just "water" or "bottle".

... 12:12 Not a free standing tent ... OK gear for day hike with a maybe overnight stay,, but nowhere near a proper loadout for backpacking ..... this kind of super ultralight is unprepared ...

People are getting soft😂

Big sky dream pillow isnt available anymore...

I do not understand these annoying pockets on the side. I don't drink every 5 minutes that I need to access to the water so often. The water can stay inside the pack, because I drink after 2 hours or more of walking, and then I do not drink for 2 additional hours. I do not like side pockets. And the waist strap is important when you go downhill, because it keeps the pack in place, especially if you run, like I usually do.

5 lb base weight with 15 lbs of camera gear 🤣 the joys of being a RU-vidr

I wish Sawyer would make a soft bottle like the Befree. It would sell tremendously well.

I dont think i could ever be an ultra light purist. Comfort is too important to me

When I backpack I don't even bring a backpack. I don't even go myself. 0 pounds.

"I have a titanium spoon, which goes a long way to make my pack feel lighter." What do you mean by this? Surely the difference between a Ti vs aluminum or even plastic wouldn't be noticeable in your pack.