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This is the comfy summer SUL Kit I used in 2019.

A sub 5lb kit isn't as crazy as it may seem. I can still shave some weight If I wanted to but i'll save that for my XUL gear video ;)

LighterPack: lighterpack.com/r/cd5sg

This is my full 2025 Pacific Crest Trail 3 season thru-hiking gear list. Comfort, safety, and full self-reliance at just 4.5 lbs—it is possible. This ultralight backpacking setup is perfect for any summer thru-hike or backpacking trip.

It includes:

A fully enclosed shelter A self-inflating air mattress (more comfortable than the Therm-a-Rest Xlite) 6.5 oz backpack Full rain protection

💼 View my full gear list on LighterPack 👉 lighterpack.com/r/aeu8e3

join me on a solo backpacking adventure through one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes on the planet. i traverse the massive lava fields of mauna ulu and trek 8 miles along the rugged hawaiian coastline to reach a remote, oceanfront campsite. along the way, i share the stories of native plants, their survival secrets, and the deep connections they hold to the land.

come along for stunning ocean views, crystal-clear waters, and a glimpse into the unique ecosystems of hawai'i volcanoes national park!

in this video:

lava field crossings and coastal trekking
setting up camp at a secluded oceanfront site
hawai'i native plant survival tips and cultural significance
solo swimming in pristine Hawaiian waters

Here are a bunch of Stoveless backpacking recipes that are super easy!! This is a method of cooking while backpacking and thru hiking that I have been doing for almost a decade now! I loved it back then, and I still love it today! It's lighter weight, it's faster and more efficient, it's cheaper, and it's easier! I hope you enjoy

more information at http://johnzahorian.com/2021-pct-gear

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In today's video I'll cover the hard won tips I've learned from making hundreds of mistakes over my 20,000 mile hiking career. These ultralight hiking tips will help you reduce your pack weight and have a better time hiking without spending extra money.

Join us as Reuben breaks down his ultralight backpacking kit — a 4.5 lb base weight system he’s refined over years of experience and over 100 nights a year sleeping under the stars around the world. From alpine treks to remote jungles, this minimalist setup proves that you don’t need a heavy pack to thrive outdoors.

I get a lot of questions about using a tarp when I backpack, rather than a tent or a hammock. Among the questions I answer in this video are these:

--What are the main advantages of a tarp? --What about rain? --What about bugs and snakes? --How do you set up without trekking poles? --How do you use a bivy sack and an umbrella? --How important is site selection to staying dry in the rain? --How can I get started backpacking with a tarp?

And here’s a FOLLOW-UP video titled “More Square Tarp Set-Ups,” featuring some of the ways I set up my tarp when I used it to thru-hike the entire Appalachian Trail in 2018–youtube.com/watch?v=zetBiNj9NMc

gear list: lighterpack.com/r/9zfaxn

I know that you've been kept up at night wondering, "will a poncho tarp work for me on my hike next season?" This comprehensive review of the functionality and features of the poncho tarp will set your mind at ease with clips of long term, on-trail use of the equipment, the ambient sounds of rushing creek water, and the soothing yet informative rambling of SongBird himself. (I feel better already - does anyone read these things?)