What's in my pack: packing for an overnight hike/bushwalk. Hiking gear and equipment in my backpack

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I chat about what gear I take on an overnight hiking trip and how that changes when I go for up to 7 days. I show you what I take and how I save weight. This equipment is for a winter hike. I have a base weight to 6.45kg, in summer my base weight drops to 4.01kg as I can use more lightweight sleeping gear.
for an updated video see • What's in my pack | Ul...
Check out my latest Ultralight kit setup at: kit.co/KateGrarock/australian...
For a full rundown of what is in my pack including details about weight check out my hiking website www.australianhiking.com/gear
For a packing list see
www.australianhiking.com/hikin...
Below are a list of Amazon Australia links for the gear I carry (I get a small bonus if you buy from these links - but please shop around prices can vary a lot, thanks)
Water Treatment - Sawyer Squeeze: amzn.to/3kWjLre
Hiking Poles - Black diamond: amzn.to/3qCTHD3
Air mat - Thermarest amzn.to/3esoaBj
Pillow - sea to summit: amzn.to/3w9vqIg
Toilet trowel - deuce of spades: amzn.to/3g7r9zb
Shoes Altras: amzn.to/3wegEjl
For details on my hiking gear: www.kategrarock.com
Quilt NEVE -12deg 810g bit.ly/KATENEVE
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Personal website: www.kategrarock.com/
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Ukulele Jam by Joshua Wellington
NOTE: All equipment was purchased with my own money. I am not sponsored by any brands. I just like to chat about cool gear. Some links are affiliate links so if you make a purchase it helps the channel out. Thanks

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@stefbz4405 3 года назад

this was such a great video! i’ve been researching to start multi-day hiking and so much of the content on youtube is America-focused, its rlly nice to get some Aussie input

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Awesome! Thank you! so glad it helped. I'm currently working on a new one as I have splurged on a few new things. Hope to put it out in about a week. Happy hiking I hope you love it.

@Phil_Cleaver 10 месяцев назад

It is interesting looking though someone else’s pack. I have a micro torch permanently attached to the draw string of the main compartment. In the dark it easily comes to hand, often just so I can find my head torch.

@KateGrarock 10 месяцев назад

That sounds cool. I love learning different ways hey. Thanks for the comment

@KOTW.Adventures Год назад

Great video! I love it when people show others that it’s not just about expensive, branded gear. Go ALDI!

@KateGrarock Год назад

Thanks mate. Love a good bargain

@campfirejesus 3 года назад

Great shout out with the car bag, it can be such a motivational bit of kit towards the end of a hard trip!

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

It really is! Thanks for watching and happy hiking to you

@GrizzlyNbearOverland 3 года назад

Pillow: Absolutely!!!😃

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

got to love some comforts

@cja888 3 года назад

I love a gear packing video. Really comprehensive. Thanks✌ I really need to lose some pack weight. Dodgy knee and shin splints😬

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Thanks a lot. Yes it does make the hiking a bit more enjoyable. Best of luck and happy hiking.

@poisiraisk 3 года назад

That's a great video Kate! I've watched tons of these kind of videos and this one is certainly one of the best ones I've seen. Your experience shines through as you explain the reasons for the decisions you've made in regard to the gear you use.

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

thanks so much, I really appreciate the comment. I hope to do a summer vid sometime.

@waynemcmillan5970 3 года назад

Enjoy your walk, stay safe and have a ball on the 7 day hike. Thank you for some excellent ideas. Did a day walk with my son at Peats Ridge last week , wow I am unfit lol!!. We are planning tentatively in 12 mths or so to do the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea.

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Thanks so much. How good is hiking. Best of luck with your planning and so good to be doing it with your son. Happy hiking

@Finn-sx8kw Год назад

Thanks Kate great advice especially on the first aid kit super helpful for someone sorting their kit

@KateGrarock Год назад

Thanks for the comment. So glad it helpful. Happy hiking to you

@DieselDave 2 года назад

Wonderfully thoughtful and intuitive presentation. Absolutely love the 'car bag' idea. Thanks so much.

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Thank you so much Dave - have you checked out my latest gear vid - I've done a few upgrades. Happy hiking

@DieselDave 2 года назад

@@KateGrarock will do. Cheers.

@rlhydn3438 3 года назад

Kit looks on point! I'm addicted to my Trangia Stormcooker, Thermarest Z Seat and Peak Design CaptureClip for the SLR

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Cheers, oh i do love the quiet Trangia cookers. I just got a Z seat they are the best hey. happy hiking

@scottcarpenter22 3 года назад

Great easy watch & listen, very comprehensive.

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Thanks a lot. I hope to do more soon

@fionaludbrook8193 3 года назад

Hi Kate, I am a keen camper and former hiker, until I did my knee. I'm also a friend of your brother Max, who is pretty proud of your efforts here. I also just put your RU-vid channel up on Rolling Solo Australia. An organisation for women who travel and camp solo around Australia. Iurged them to subscribe if they enjoy your stuff! Great gear advice. I apply all my old hikiing gear rules about weight to my own camping exploits thesedays. Keeps fuel costs down. I can still manage day walks but struggle with steep downhill. Enjoy!

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Fiona thanks so much for your lovely comments. So great to hear about my Bro. Sorry about the knee. Thanks for sharing the channel, really appreciate it.Thanks again and happy hiking and be sure to say hi to my bro when you see him next. Cheers

@kriscoty1 3 года назад

You're a good little camper...1st time to your site. Live on a wee little sailboat in Seattle. Thanks for your gear video. Nice bit of kit. Cheers

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Hi and welcome. Thanks for stopping in to watch and comment. And thanks for such a lovely comment at that too 😀. Sound like you are living the dream on a sailboat in Seattle. Fair winds and following seas.

@utbronell 2 года назад

Just getting into hiking and preparing for first weekend hike. Thanks so much for your ideas. Very useful. Packing tampons not only for emergencies but for tinder cracked me up! My biggest worry is water. I drink heaps of water and just can't fathom how I'm gonna be able to carry enough water.

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Haha thanks a lot mate. Glad it’s helpful. I love planning hikes where I know there will be water near camp. It saves so much weight. I drink heaps too. The other things that I find helps is drinking a lot at each water point. Eg the car, at lunch if you find some. I always treat my water. Best of luck

@ALittleMorocco 3 года назад

Awesome and detailed info. Thank you 👍🏽🤗

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Thanks so much, glad you found it helpful

@snaponjohn100 3 года назад

That is the best loadout I think I’ve ever seen. Be blessed. John

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Thanks so much, Happy hiking to you

@helimick 3 года назад

Thanks!! Great information

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

thanks so much, glad to hear it helped - i'm always updating and learning. Happy hiking

@acedecs 3 года назад

I’m a big fan of wool clothing I’m using gear from woolpower Devold and Ulvang great quality but not cheap. I have the same pillow and really like it. It’s good to see a load out video from Ozz 👍

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Thanks a lot - I'll have to check out that brand, cheers.

@IamthePMofAustralia 3 года назад

One thought - dependent on terrain PLB should be worn near your chest. Learnt this trick as a ADV motorcycle rider - if you have a serious accident you're likely to be crunched up in the foetal position, or may have broken arm or collarbone - arms clenched near your chest balled up like a wailing baby screaming in agony you can still (maybe) manipulate your PLB to set it off. Sounds drastic but....

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Totally agree. I had a mate point this out too. I now put it up the top of my pack - in the top zipper. Not quite on my chest for super easy access but yes I agree quick and easy access is best.

@megalicious7757 3 года назад

YES! ANOTHER AUSSIE FEMALE HIKER! :D

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Thanks Happy hiking to you

@lenkahadravova2899 3 года назад

Hi Kate, thank you very much for this very interesting info-packed video. What tent do you use, please? It seems very lightweight. Cheers. X

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

easton kilo tent 2 person. It’s a bit old now

@FreedomOnFoot 3 года назад

Thanks for going through your gear list. Always enjoy seeing other people’s setups! Good to see you have a well stocked first aid kit too. I’ve seen some hikers that seem to take the very bare minimum in first aid items which I think is not a smart area to try and save weight in. Which app do you use for your GPS maps?

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Thanks heaps. Yes. I want to be sure if and when trouble strikes I’m not sitting in that ridge thinking about all the items I ditched because they weighed too much. I use Memory-Map but only because I payed a lot a few years back. I’m not happy with their upgrades these days. Feel like they have forgotten the Australian market. I lean towards avenza for areas I don’t have existing maps. What about you?

@FreedomOnFoot 3 года назад

I've mainly been using Avenza which is good but currently looking into whether there are some other options that may be better. I'm actually doing a navigation refresher course online this weekend via Zoom which was offered for free by the Victorian Rogaining Association and the team at Bogong Equipment. Should be fun!

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

@@FreedomOnFoot oh so good yes always good to refresh the skills and how good are local clubs like that. I love avenza its so cool that you can just buy one map at a time and there are many free ones too.

@geedawgie 3 года назад

Hey Kate, love yr vids. I've recently starting using a purpose made pee cloth and bush bidet.( Had to order from USA - which ain't ideal).. But it's so good. Feels cleaner and no packing out the TP.. we doing larapinta next year, better find yr vid on that.. can't wait! Thanks again for yr vids.

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Oh so cool and thanks for the lovely comment. I have thought about getting into these good to know they are useful. The Lara vid is pretty basic but some great advice I got from a mate is don't rush. Some days I would get to camp at 11am but then take time to set up camp and really explore the area. I can't wait to do it again someday. My favourite camping was up high on the windy peaks and Hugh Gorge Junction (not the shelter area but up near the gorge). Happy hiking

@simonepreston20 3 года назад

What's the spongey tape for wrapping toes, corn things and the under tape?

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Yep I had a really bad blister run a while back and found all of these things helped in different ways. The under tape is great as its so skinny so provides protection without bulking up the area. But I haven't had a blister in a long time so might be able to remove it.

@nickwoo2 2 года назад

What brand is your hat? It is exactly what I'm looking for.

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Oh is it Ace of Something: amzn.to/3usLQwY

@23smokeybear 2 года назад

What brand of tent are you using ? Thank you

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

I was using a tent that is no longer made and has since started to deteriorate. I now use the 600g Z-packs Duplex: bit.ly/3k6J6ik

@sandgroperlivinginadelaide6998 3 года назад

How do you find your tent for winter hikes? Does it keep the rain out?

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Yes it is great but starting to get a little old in the seam sealing

@holyeti3553 2 года назад

Excellent , but i was wondering. Wouldn't it be worth the weight of another copl of zip lock bags to store items like your tent pegs toiletries etc coz zat stuffs gonna be all over da shop ? Be well

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Totally mate. Good idea. I’ll add a few. They weigh nothing. Cheers

@mickbeckers 3 года назад

Do you have a lighterpack link? would love to see the weight break down.

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Oh no I don’t. I really have to do that one day.

@alberthabib4220 3 года назад

Nice to see Aussie content as so much on RU-vid is American. No pepper spray, pistol or military grade rifle: how on Earth can you survive?

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Haha thanks mate - but have you seen the size of my knife ;) haha thanks for watching and thanks a lot for the comment. Happy hiking

@TaylorPaulPhotography 3 года назад

just wondering if it matters much or not but what gaitors are more preferable and why , canvas or nylon ?

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Oh man great question. I’m not really sure to be honest. I think mine are nylon - I always wear with long socks or pants or they do get sweaty. I found this article that might help www.inspirationoutdoors.com.au/hiking-gaiters/

@TaylorPaulPhotography 3 года назад

@@KateGrarock Ok wicked , thanks Kate !! , I'm only a beginner so I appreciate all the help , thanks for the link mate.

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

@@TaylorPaulPhotography No worries mate. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Best of luck with things. I have a website at www.australianhiking.com/ with my thoughts on gear if that helps at all

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

@@TaylorPaulPhotography no worries hope you enjoy the hiking

@TaylorPaulPhotography 3 года назад

@@KateGrarock wicked, ill check ya site out !.

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Wow blown away with how many views this vid has been getting - thanks so much. I have now made an for an updated video if anyone is keen ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SNGqOGnxsFQ.html cheers

@JourneyOfLight_ShamanOfMemory 2 года назад

I love the idea of extras in the car. Been caught in some nasty weather a few times on the last day. Great video... Of to watch your updated list. 😊

@KateGrarock 2 года назад

Thanks. Its such a moral boost hey, knowing you have warm clothes and delicious food at the end of the day. Happy hiking

@margarethogan4846 3 года назад

Kate what's your compression sack made from?

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

its Dyneema - just an online special i got ages ago but I think sea to summit has something similar

@margarethogan4846 3 года назад

@@KateGrarock waterproof or water resistant? Thx Kate. PS. Loved the recent Budawangs vid. And then the Castle one too 💛🙏🏽

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

@@margarethogan4846 thanks so much. I believe Dyneema Composite Fabrics are 100% waterproof on their own, stitching creates small holes in any material. I also pack everything in a plastic liner to go for super water protection. Never had an issue and I’ve walked in some epic heavy rain 😀

@margarethogan4846 3 года назад

@@KateGrarock Thx Kate.

@foxtonstreet 3 года назад

Great video. What tent do you have?

@foxtonstreet 3 года назад

Oh and which PLB?

@foxtonstreet 3 года назад

Never mind - have just looked at your website. Great resource!

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Thanks its a Euston - but I have just upgraded to Duplex zpacks :)

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

rescue me plb :)

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Thanks mate I hope to do another video soon with my updated gear. Happy Hiking

@Tasikmalaya77 3 года назад

👍👍👍

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

cheers mate

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

going to do a summer one soon

@megansaussey7065 3 года назад

What brand is your shirt Kate?

@megansaussey7065 3 года назад

And also your hiking pants? Thx so much. Great video.

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

the top is arcteryx - got it on super special as I find their gear to be a touch too expensive. The pants were some Macpac branded ones I bloody love them but can't find any more (also an online special). I ripped the bum out of them doing the castle hike

@IamthePMofAustralia 3 года назад

Tampons are mad tinder! lol.

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Haha they are the best. Very multipurpose item - never leave home with out a few emergency tampons.

@thriftyvegan73 3 года назад

This is a great video and so brilliant to see local content....but you lost me at ethically sourced down. There’s no ethical way to take something that doesn’t belong to you.

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Thanks yep fair call. Perhaps it should be called non-horrifically sourced down. happy hiking

@thriftyvegan73 3 года назад

@@KateGrarock in reality, the whole notion of ethically sourced down is a furphy. It’s another way to suck in people who think of themselves as conscious consumers. If you actually look into so called ethical or RDS labelled down, you will quickly find that it’s pretty much impossible for companies to guarantee their supply chain and while they may be able to say the down for a particular product was not live plucked, they cannot say with any certainty what other ways that goose may have been mistreated during its life. For example, a significant proportion of geese used for so called ethical down may have been dead when their down was ‘harvested’ but during their lives were force fed to make Foie Gras. Knowledge is power and I think it’s crucial that people are aware of these issues as they are being duped by companies who bandy about these terms without any real, exacting standards of animal welfare. You might want to look into the supply chain of the companies you support with a more critical eye.

@KateGrarock 3 года назад

Keep fighting the good fight Miriam ✊

@thriftyvegan73 3 года назад

@@KateGrarock always for the animals. And thank you so much for listening to what I have to say on this issue.