Pacific Northwest Trail Ultralight Gear List
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- 6.6lb base weight. The gear I will be using on the Pacific Northwest Trail hiking 600 miles across the state of Washington in August. Roughly I've used a similar kit for the last 8,000 miles of my hiking life, so I feel comfortable this is all dialed in to what suits me best. Naturally subject to change.
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Backpack
Joey - tinyurl.com/2u4...
Pack liner - tinyurl.com/2p8...
Sleeping
Quilt MLD FKT - mountainlaurel...
Sleeping Pad 1/8th inch - tinyurl.com/3wn...
Tarp 7x9 - tinyurl.com/4j...
Tent Stakes Carbon Fiber - zpacks.com
Ground Cloth Polycro - amzn.to/3SzpBjv
Clothing
Rain Jacket FroggTogg - amzn.to/2pLWywb
Wind Pants Tachyon - montbell.com
Jacket Peloton 97 Fleece - amzn.to/3SzpBjv
Socks Injinji - amzn.to/2JkVafc
Watch - amzn.to/2pKnQDl
Shorts - amzn.to/2RGKhWT
Shoes Altra Superior - amzn.to/2Lsw8NG
Misc
Food Bag - amzn.to/2A1ywDB
Plastic Spoon - amzn.to/2LljzDQ
Bamboo toothbrush - amzn.to/2RFut6p
Titanium Scissors - amzn.to/2LoPzqF
Leukotape - amzn.to/2VKzoIo
Electronics
Cell Phone - amzn.to/2ycq7Mh
Flashlight Handheld - amzn.to/2IKsDx7
Flashlight Necklace - amzn.to/2A1xoj3
Dual Port Wall Charger - amzn.to/2LswqEg
Camera (Panasonic Lumix G7) - amzn.to/2Ye8PsF
Camera Lens (14mm) - amzn.to/2VMmOYX
Camera Microphone - amzn.to/2Lrfe29
Camera Dual Battery Charger - amzn.to/2XS2mYz
Memory Card - amzn.to/2SpAaWZ
External Battery (20,100mAh) - amzn.to/2Jj7DzN
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I liked your video. I am not an ultra light backpacker. But, I really like the way you introduce your gear in a way that you are not imposing your way on others. This is maybe the fourth video of yours I have watched. Thanks a lot!
Have an incredible time, man! Really appreciate you taking us along. It makes the times that we aren't on trail that much better.
Memory card pro tip: Carry two, and swap between them periodically, like when you go to bed.
A few years back while figuring which cards to bring to a group outing, I thought "Why not just get a really big one and be done with it?" Then on photo number 17 or so, while still in base camp, I got a "Card error" message. I managed to scrounge up a much-smaller just-in-case spare, but I also managed to "fix" the existing card by reasoning that the error was a specific location, so I deleted the last photo, and it worked like a champ from there on.
Ever since, I always carry two or three numbered cards and rotate them. Cheap insurance to make sure at least some pictures come home.
I've never hiked more than a dozen miles at once. I dream of the day I can hike for week's on end, alone in the wilderness. The shirt looks great. I'll be ordering one now!
You may the most minimalist backpacker I have ever seen. Can’t wait to see your trip!!
in some ways practical in other ways certainly a bit on the ridiculous side. Happy to share the journey of minimalism in the outdoors, I hope that despite my lack of certain things what I do bring and why is of value to those who watch! I always feel that even if someone, I or anyone, doesn't agree fully with anything there's always little things to pick up on.
I think John Z might have him beat weight-wise. Definitely going to be cool to see them on the trail together.
So excited to see some footage of the pnw trail.
It's always been one that I've been interested in but there's not a whole bunch of info out there because it's so new. I mean there's some but not as much as the big 3.
Looking forward to it😊
Looked in the description for that shirt link before I even got into the video. You knew I wanted that on a shirt!
Haha I did the exact same thing.
Mittencamper I am with you Mittencamper. I want one of those T-shirt’s bad.
Got that Kuiu fleece at your recommendation last year for a 3 week trip. Loved it, thanks for sharing
When you’re battery pack weighs more than your entire shelter system 😂
Awesome video, and pretty enlightening to see how light and minimalist people can go.
I just love all your videos. Had to buy your leaf green shirt. You remind me of my youngest son who is also an artist. You are the king of ultralight. So beautiful I will have to watch this a couple times. I’m a fan if you didn’t notice.
I always learn things from Jupiter. BTW some of the info I even incorporate around my little hut. Simple, well thought out minimalism.
Looking forward to see your videos on the trail!
Love the pack set up, I like how it has progressed from your previous set up.
I'd recommend bringing your synthetic jacket you recently picked up. I live in the PNW and, specifically in the Olympics, having a puffy synthetic jacket is really nice. Probably won't ultimately matter since you can just wear your rain jacket + fleece, but the last time I went out I was psyched to have brought along my EE Apex Jacket.
Good luck on the PNT and look forward to whatever content you are able to put up when you get back.
excellent! Looking forward to that juicy content! Mhhhh
Spot on regarding low angle for a night hike light. I started clipping my headlamp to my waist belt a few years ago. Works great. Be careful with that toothbrush... might loose control and swallow it 😏.
This is a trail I'd like to do having climbed so much in the cascades. Camp safe and watch those foot steps for rollers.
Bro did multiple days hike over the last month and always had a problem finding space for my wallet. Not wanting to buy a new wallet, the bag solution is amazing! I actually covered mine with tape for better protection and keeping the curious eye away
Thanks for sharing and good luck on your adventure!! Have a great hike!!
Great video! I like the shirt too. Happy hiking 🥾
Good luck on your hike. The shirt is a great idea and one is on its way to my house! Safe and healthy travels is my hope for you mister!
Love the T shirt design Jupes. Will be getting one of those. I am liking the running style pack idea to stop it bouncing when you are moving fast. Makes you more nimble and agile and feeling unencumbered I imagine.
Hey thanks BB! As to the running style pack I can't say I'm the target audience exactly as I'm not a runner with little intention to ever run while on a hiking trip but what is interesting is how comfortable the design is from a walkers standpoint. The other thing I'm into is how high up it rides, Pa'lante knows I sinch my shoulder straps so incredibly tight cus that's what's comfortable to me, maybe having the pack high up like that. With this pack it sits there naturally.
@@JupiterHikes Cool man. Sounds good. I have tried a few running packs too and I like it - just as you have described. I too won't be running at all but I like the fit tight to my upper chest, it just makes me feel more nimble to be able to walk at whatever pace I desire and not be restricted by a bouncing regular pack.
Felt sympathy in the first secs, very relaxed dude! Keep going, mate!
Your a bad dude ! 😁 you might as well just hike in cargo shorts and stuff every thing in your pockets .🙂 Good Luck on your hike look forward to seeing it . 👍
I see weve both been watching similar experimental hippy minimalism videos. If not then gosh I'm gunna have to find that one again for you! With really baggy cargo shorts you don't even need a backpack!
JupiterHikes : I have some shorts that the whole back of each leg is a giant pocket in addition to two large 'hand pockets' adjacent to them as well as cargo pockets. I made a fanny pack summer kit that has everything I need for a few days and my food storage is basically the shorts. I can easily fit one dehydrated meal in each side and there's just enough room in my fanny pack left for some snacks. That still leaves me some pocket room for day-snacks, phone, and other junk. They're my favorite hiking shorts! This experimental kit was my first actual ultralight setup! It's a hammock and tarp system and includes no insulation other than a sleeping bag liner. I'm upgrading to a new backpack that is just a fuzz heavier than my fanny pack, so I'm hoping to have a true 3-season ultralight kit (including insulation) once I receive it and get it packed. Videos like yours have inspired my ultralight attempts. Thanks for sharing your methods.
Pray for him, God can make him better. . .
Next long hike - knapsack knock-around - stout piece of hickory, properly notched at one end, extra large bandana expertly quick-release tied to that end - contents will include large polycro all in one sleeping shelter system envelope (just lay on ground and fold over prone body) and then whatever else can be stuffed into the knapsack of pure adventure !
Loving your videos! I can not wait to see your adventure!
Have a great hike. Look forward to seeing the footage.
Thanks for sharing, I always learn something new. Can;'t wait to follow you on the new journey.
Don't follow him, go outside youself
aguian laffe as soon as my torn mcl heals,.
Great video. Have a blast. Be safe
1/8” torso length pad for a side sleeper ...your going to do the AZ trail...lots of rocks in the desert close to Mexico...just thoughts going thru my head...then again I have desert camped with cotton quilts ( cowboy camped.) maybe with some clothes used for cushion at shoulders,hips ,knees...looking forward to AZ trail post...
I live in western Washington, so I can't speak for the cascades. It's been super rainy, even in July we are getting 30% rain/overcast days, and I have barely taken my thin long underwear off all year. Froggtoggs work but it's worth having a solid raincoat if you live here, rabb's 2.5 is the best in breathability that I have tried.
Another thing to consider depending on when you hike, California has been smoking us out with wildfires in late summer for the past couple of years, worth knowing of a good dust mask to get ready to purchase right before if wild fires happen again this year.
Best of luck!
Thanks for the Video Jupiter! I'm axiously awaiting the follow up to this one. An honest look at how this gear did. Congrats on vanlife!! Get an Olympian wave 3 with a 20 lbs. propane tank and a co2 monitor. Man I miss the life.
Love the constant smirk he has lol
Need one more warm layer, I think. Especially if you are thinking this is 50'F at the worst. I just got back (July 19, 2019) sleeping in 41'F, at night, in the pouring rain at 4500ft elevation, in PNW, under a tarp. BRRR. If you don't want a insulated jacket, take an EE snow wrap, 5-6 oz. Amazing piece of flexible gear -- it is a rain (sleet, yep, I got sleet while hiking) skirt, a waterproof wrap for your shoulders, a lap blanket, a clean spot to lay out your gear, a second warm layer when you sleep, a ground sheet, or a mini wind break / mini tarp to add side wall to your 7x9 tarp.... OTOH, if you can choose your campsite, and are not forced to use an approved "tent pad" (wood deck) location, then the foam mat should work out great... my short 1/4" thick one always works if no snow. Lots of comfy sleep spots out are there.
those are some high peaks dude ..i see you wearing all the clothes ya got up there ...i second that on the frogg toggs also..the other 300 dollar coats all soak through,most of the time...sweet looking kit homey..hope you guys enjoy the trail...I've seen alot more folks on the gram on the GDT and the trail your gonna be on..enjoy dude ..
Thanks Brett I was going to mention how great Frogg Toggs are too. But hey, how can you possibly do anything worthwhile with out $porting the fancy a$$ logo and letting everyone know how trendy you are.
I don't wear arcteryx stuff ,not sure..😄😄😄😄😄
Videos are always great.....Cool shirt....!!
You knock! I will watch! Such lovely pack! 🙏
Nice! Enjoy the hike through my backyard. It should be a great hike.
super tasteful shirt design!
Great video, have a safe trip!!
Hey man, great video as always! I live in Bellingham WA and do 90% of my hiking in the cascades. I’ll make a deal with you, if you don’t end up adding to your sleeping layers or get a warmer bag while crossing the cascades I’ll buy you beers and a burrito when you’re passing through Bellingham (PNW trail passes through there)! Nighttime temps in the mountains are no joke man!
Haha what summer night temps does it get down to in the cascades usually? Curious so I know what to bring on my next trip!
Def like to hear more about the Joey.
Have a great trip!
Hi, Kitty! Your timing is perfect!
Nice list! I appreciate your originality
Very interested in how this Joey pack works out for you....I'm lookin for a pack like this one for my Sheltowee Trace thru hike in Oct and possible FKT attempt. Love your gear and definitely will take some of these items into consideration for lowering my base weight. Hope you have a great trip!
Good luck with your hike! I will be watching!! :)
All the best - enjoy your videos!
You are either comfortable hiking or comfortable camping...this dude obviously chose the former lol. Happy trails.
hey jupiter. nice set up. almost everything you cary is less then what i cary usually :D i have only one trick to add. dehydrating toothpaste. before brushing you would then have to chew a bit before starting. its a big weight saver. big in the smaller category of savings ;) my toothpaste, soap and brush weighs 1.541472oz. i do have a regular brush ;D cheers and good trails! :)
making the small things smaller! I'll have to give it a shot sometime
Good to know it’s 1.541472oz not 1.541479oz cuz that’d be way too heavy 🤣
@@HM-gk3rq yeah,! xD you know dude, i just typed gramms into google and copy pasted the number then. also thinking that number really suits the ultra light scene ;)
I have never ever not one time considered, thought of, heard anyone else speak of dehydrating tooth paste. My one new thing for today. Life is real!
@@prestondwhite I first read about the "Toothpaste Dots" in the book, Ultralight Backpackin' Tips by Mike Clelland, p.33 & published in 2011. Rather popular book.
Great list. But I read cutting brush tooth was a bad idea. I think it makes sense when you think about it. The brush become tough & you don't get enough range to properly clean your back teeth properly.
Apparently many people got teeth infection because of it so I don't do it anymore.
I don't have my wisdom teeth, that's the big complaint I hear, problems that far back. Either way probably for the best not to cut but hey after a thorough hand washing I'm ok to go deep. reminds me of the saying its not the size but how you use it. cheers! Definitely something to think about and watch for.
@@JupiterHikes Yep. I agree it can do the job in the right hands. People just need to be aware using a cut brush probably need a little bit of extra work.
My 12 year old niece likes to purchase her own gear ( good on her) and I was shocked when she turned up with a full length 1/4" foam pad to sleep on for her first three day trip with us!!! We slept in a refuge the first night and when I looked across to check in the early hours of the morning I almost laughed when I saw she was partially on top of and using my 15 year old daughter as a mattress!!!
1/8" pad definitely not for everyone lol.
Dig the 1/8 sleeping pad as a better pack frame with less Weight, totally love the shirt too... will likely get 1
DUDE! Could you be more Chill?? Love the vids man keep up the great work and enjoy the trail!
Jupiter Hikes = How to homeless for beginners
xD
expensive homelessness thats easy on your shoulders. lol
Pro homeless.
@@doobeone "traveler" or "home bums" You all sound like you have never done a trail in you life.
The t-shirt's a very good quality. Thanks Jupiter. :>)
I see you even minimized your shorts into some undies!
I call dibs on the joy pack if it doesn't work out for you! Haha
Best of luck on the trail man, sure ya'll will have a blast.
Nice Calico. Looks like a sweetie.
Love your t-shirt!
Damn, you hike in warm places! Try taking a trip to Norway! I am hiking the DNT MassIV trail starting next week. Also, I envy your lightweight body. I weigh 95 kg, so I definately cant hike in superiors.
I'm so jealous! Enjoy for both of us :)
Love your art brother!
I hope to make the PNT my first long trail trek !
STILL a great gear video --FIVE YEARS later
Just picked up a shirt, dig it! 😄
Like your kit good lucky be safe.
Hey Jupiter. Please, talk more about Poncho Tarp. I'm just thinking about using the
NatureHike 3 in 1 Multifunction Hiking Poncho(20D) or 3F UL Gear Hiking Poncho 3 in 1(15D) for weekend hiking. Just 220g for rain protection and tarp! it's very tempting! Thanks, man!
Hope you have better luck than everyone I know who has used those zpacks carbon stakes. I’ve had decent luck with their blue ones. They can bend but you can bend them back.
I hope so too! I've been using them for a bit over a year now and this is my first broken one. We'll see how they go long term
Hey jupiter! What do you think about some baking soda instead of toothpaste? I hear toothpaste attracts animals, and the baking soda could be lighter in a plastic baggie. You can dip your toothbrush into it, brush and spit. Also with the leuko tape, you can wrap some of it on a trekking pole (if you use a trekking pole) to save on your pack's base weight.
Awesome videos. Love the minimalist approach. I'm wondering what food you eat besides the cold soaked dried beans and the maltodextrin added to your flavored water. Any other food that you carry for snacks, breakfast, lunch? Hope you have a wonderful hike and I'm looking forward to the videos.
I dig the shirt! I might have to get one. Maybe two!
Have fun on your trip! Have you ever thought about creating and selling a lake to ocean patch on your website?
Great Gear List. Thank you. Without a Stove or a Filter how do you get your clean water?
Maybe he uses tablets.i was wondering the same
I used a link to buy from zpacks and hope you get something from it! Thanks
Happy Trails... Looking forward to new trail videos🚶🚶🚶🚶🚶🚶🚶
Jupiter...if you run into a random storm, down to what temp do you think you can hike in with your given clothes. Looks like you would put your Tachyon over your shorts, fleece over your hiking shirt and your frogg toggs over that. I think I over pack with clothes because I mentally want to be prepare for every weather condition. I could probably hike in the Artic or in the desert. I need to stop planning like that.
well august being the one of the top 2 lowest months for rainfall where I'm going, average low temps are 50*F, and a friend who lives and hikes there year round saying it's perfect has me pretty confident I'll be fine. Hiking in a lot of different conditions to know what you need for a situation, then prior to the trip doing research to hopefully find what you're in for, then carrying just what you need. Of course, understanding and thinking through worst case scenarios is good just as well there's nothing wrong with taking extra if that's where you're comfortable.
JupiterHikes Not trying to be picky here, but want to hear your take.?
FKT rated 38*f - 48*f
At 17 oz, why you going so heavy for expected average low of 50*f?
You have shirt, fleece, frog toggs?
@@JupiterHikes I am interested in how that "average low temp" of 50F (10C) is calculated for a trail that varies in elevation from zero meters to 2300m. If that average is based on, for example Seattle (elev close to zero), you can expect the minimum at the highest elevations to be around -10C. Judging by the profile of the trail, you should expect your highest campsite to be above 1000m with an overnight low in the vicinity of 0C.
Halffastcyclist He probably means that average low temp of 50* to be for daytime.
At night, if lower temperatures as you say, he then will be in his bag.
Jupiter, I have the Borah Gear flat tarp and love it, but just never feel like I love any one pitch. Could you make a video on your favorite flat tarp pitches, please?!
6.6 lbs, holy shit...
I think if I got a hyperlight pack and a zpacks tent, I could be sub 10, but 6.6 is crazy!
I think it's either spend a bit if you want to have all the same things, or carry less things. My tarp and backpack are expensive but the rest of the stuff you could practically get at Walmart
@@JupiterHikes Sorry I may have missed it the first time you listed your gear... Do you pack:
Med kit (for basic needs only)
Water purification filter
Deuce of Spades
Small pack baby wipes
1/8th Inch sleeping pad? Sleep on your tshirt.
That's seriously light!
I think Darwin recently did a video where he talked about his failures with the ZPacks CF stakes. Curious to see how you find them long term.
I think I saw that! Well I've been using the stakes for about a year as it is and just broke my first. Worst case I have to improvise for a day before I can go get a cheap spare at walmart. We'll have to see how they last!
@@JupiterHikes i using a bamboo chopstick for pegs 😂 (for 2 days hike & offcourse soft ground)
Think you said "we" in regards to this hike...not going solo? Hope you have a great time! Gonna order the t-shirt 4sure.
Yea! I'm hiking with John Zahorian and his girlfriend. On one hand I feel that would have been a really important thing to add in the video, strength in numbers and all, but must have forgot to say so!
Wondering if you are bringing any art supplies.
Great gear list. UL to the max...
Hey Jupiterhike, I love the videos. I'm wondering what you do for water filtration and shitting in the woods?
Cat in the video... means you will have good luck!
Or a glitch in the Matrix?
No mention of taking along a titanium 44 magnum revolver for fighting off the mosquitoes? I'm the PCT right now with $45 ASICS Gel-Venture trail runners. No blisters and no black toes.
ultra light backpackers have the ultra light gear figured out. you most of all. translates great to bike packing
I carry the same tent stakes but I've never understood why some folks don't keep them in a stake bag. Seems like they'll get lost or poke through my other gear.
I just carry them in my outer mesh pocket, never had them poke through anything and haven't lost one yet!
Great gear list, thanks for sharing. You said you use to keep your food in the bottom pouch, where do you put in now? Good luck on your trip, look forward to seeing the videos!
Any thoughts on a follow-up video? What worked? What didn't? What would you change? Would love to hear your post-hike thoughts!
Any advantage to carrying scissors? I pre-cut moleskin and carry it in blister-sized pieces (but happily haven’t used them since I bought my Altras). What’s your experience? Love your T-shirt!!
I can cut my nails with them, I can cut my blister tape down to the size I need, open packages with them, I can fly with them not being taken away, that's all I can think of at the moment! I started using the scissors because my swiss army knife I found I only ever really used those tiny little clippers on it. These being lighter... and you knowing me. Felt it was personally a good substitute but there is n doubt a swiss is more rounded of a tool
Me feeling amazing about my budget 10 pd base weight pack
My recommended:
Thank you
Yo but what about that painting on the wall! Tell me about that!!
@jupiterhikes could you do a video on food storage for PCT?
Said you couldnt find a perfect shoe for hiking? Have you ever tried Hoka? I won’t run with any other shoe brand by FAR the best