Metric conversions for those that need it! Toiletries weigh in: 3.9 oz. wipe packet (single), head of a brush, travel deodorant, tiny travel-size lotion (110.6 g) Just toothpaste and toothbrush:0.8oz (22.7 g) Savings: 3.1 oz (87.9 g) Sunscreen: 4.2 oz of a 3 fl oz sunscreen (119 g) Sunscreen stick: 0.9 oz (25.5 g) Savings 3.3 oz (93.6 g) Odor-proof bags 3x larg loksak bags and 1x Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sack, Ultralight Dry Bag: 7.2 oz (204.1 g) Bear can: BV475 Trek Portable Bear Resistant Canister - Large 2 lbs 4 oz (1 kg) Savings 1 lb 12.8 oz (0.82 kg) Clothing comparison: pants, shorts, socks, bra: 1lb 2 oz (511 g) Savings: 1lb 2 oz per outfit (511 g) Sit pad: AceCamp 3940 Portable Lightweight Mini Waterproof Folding Mat, 1.6 oz (45.4 g) Camp chair: Big Agnes Skyline UL 1 lb 12 oz (793.8 g) Savings: 1 lb 10.4 oz (748.4 g) Nut butter packets: 1.15 oz each (32.6 g) Tupperware: 2.2 0z empty (63.4 g) Savings: 2.2 oz (63.4 g) GSI trowel: 3 oz (85 g) TheTentLab(R) Deuce(R) of Spades™Ultralight Backpack Trowel - .6 oz (17g) Savings 2.6 oz (73.7 g) Water savings: 3 lbs (1.36 kg) Tent: 5 oz (141.7 g) Total weight: 8.6 lbs (3.9kg) Bonus: Boots: 2 lbs 7 0z (1.1 kg) Trail runners: 1 lb 2.8 oz (519.9 g) Savings 1 lb 4.2 oz (568.3 g
@wandering_not_lost
3 ай бұрын
And if you are overweight, shed some pounds before your hike. I’ve lost ten kilos recently so I’m carrying my 8 kilo backpack for free!
@megintheforestoutdoors
3 ай бұрын
Wow! That's great! Congrats.
@snapperpetta9145
3 ай бұрын
Not everyone's feet are suited to trail runners. I learned that lesson the hard way last summer on a rocky trail. I've had knee replacement and my feet/legs need more support than trail runners can give. After a night of incredibly painful cramps, my doc suggested I go back to more supportive footwear. I split the difference between trail runners and full on boots but going to a pair of hiking shoes that are just under 2 lbs. for the pair. I realize many people will benefit from wearing trail runners but they aren't the best choice for some folks. Like the saying goes...hike your own hike; in the shoes that work for you (my addendum). Until next time...be well.
@wohlhabendermanager
3 ай бұрын
Yeah, I can walk a lot faster with hiking boots. They support my soles much better than runners do. Every time I switch back to regular shoes after being in a hike, I notice the difference. Every step takes just a little more effort, compared to walking in hiking boots. Sure, if you want to go ultra light, ditch the boots for shoes (or go barefoot). But that's not for me, I don't notice the extra weight on my feet, I can hike for longer without wearing my feet down and the boots give me extra support in the ankle region as well.
@megintheforestoutdoors
3 ай бұрын
I appreciate your insights and I'm a full believer in hiking your own hike. But I do think that if you're struggling with weight and comfort, investigating lightweight footwear is a worthwhile exercise (which it sounds like you did). And surgeries and the like (of which I've had my far share) are certainly why I clarified by saying there are medical reasons for not wearing them. I often say feet are like fingerprints, everyone will have a unique experience! Happy hiking!
@higler.
3 ай бұрын
Sounds like you could benefit from using trekking poles if you don't already
@snapperpetta9145
3 ай бұрын
@@higler. Been using trekking poles since 2008. Believe me, my issues stemmed from the trail runners not giving me enough support on a very rocky trail.
@wohlhabendermanager
3 ай бұрын
8.5lbs, or 3.8kg for the rest of the world.😬 EDIT Likewise, 1.5lbs is 0.56kg.
@megintheforestoutdoors
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙈I pinned a comment at the top with all of the conversions for the (admittedly better) metric users out there!
@wohlhabendermanager
3 ай бұрын
@@megintheforestoutdoors Thanks, I really appreciate it! :D
@benhikescamps
3 ай бұрын
Useful tips. Thanks!
@megintheforestoutdoors
3 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@katywallner3016
29 күн бұрын
I just can’t embrace the funk!! I tried it and my BO is so distracting lmao! I like to do the deodorant in a chapstick tube trick! Love your videos by the way! I’m trying so hard to find the best way to pack most my gear in a personal item bag on plane including tent! I’ve done good so far by the sleep system is a challenge!
@megintheforestoutdoors
29 күн бұрын
We all have our favorite little luxuries - mine is a backpacking bidet.😅 But that's a clever deodorant trick! I say do what works for you! Ohhh - I think a personal carry-on with backpacking gear is a GREAT idea for a video! Definitely challenging! Have you tried using a compression sack for your sleeping bag and sitting on it when you pack it? It squishes down quite nicely that way. (I've got a short video where I share how to do that at the end: kzitem.infovmoSBD-KqKc?feature=share) When I climbed Kilimanjaro they recommended carrying on ALL of our must-have gear. That was A LOT, but compression sacks were the best way to make it work.
@not-a-raccoon
27 күн бұрын
2:52. Thankfully finding water here is NOT an issue. Clean, drinkable water here is pretty much everyehere. I dont even need to bring a filter.
@trailvoyant
3 ай бұрын
"Embrace the funk." 🤣 Love it! Totally agree on the shoes. A pound on your feet is worth 5 in your pack.
@megintheforestoutdoors
3 ай бұрын
Never thought of it that way, but OH SO TRUE!
@philsmith2444
3 ай бұрын
That’s not the whole story, the US Army study mentioned all the time found there’s no significant difference between boots and shoes until you’re traveling at 4mph, which just happened to be the slowest you could go and still pass the quarterly 12 mile ruck march w/full field pack, helmet, and rifle when I was in (86-98.) KZitemr Gear Skeptic, IIRC, covered this in one of his videos.
@trailvoyant
3 ай бұрын
@@philsmith2444 Thanks for the tip! Just watched the Gear Skeptic video (kzitem.info/news/bejne/w4OprIFvempehmk). He's thorough, and I just added "Naismith's Rule" to my vocabulary. While I appreciate my newfound insight, the 1:5 rule is still valid because I don't use it as a scientific claim. It's more shorthand for saying "If you're concerned about minimizing weight in your pack for the sake of speed, endurance, or comfort, don't forget to evaluate your footwear." I did the R2R in big heavy boots and the R2R2R in trail runners. Perhaps it was just in my head, as the study would suggest, but my legs and feet felt worlds better in the runners, even after twice the distance.
@itsacorporatething
3 ай бұрын
I brush my teeth with a drop of Dr. Bronners, the original all in one magic soap.
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