Very good video. This is almost exactly how I packed for the South Coast Track in Southern Tasmania. One thing I learned was that it is a good idea to pack your food up into individual bags for each day. That way you just pack out the bag for that day in the front pocket.
Finally a how to pack stuff. I play tetras every morning when I'm out hiking. I see atleast 4 ways il be changing my packing style thanks to this. Cheers mate. Il be apply this to the nz te araroa trail in the up coming spring.
Greetings from Northern California or NorCal as we say here. Always like to hear the backpacking perspective from other countries. I visit Justin Outside from Canada, Paul Messner from England and now you from Australia.
Good tips. Not stuffing your sleeping bag / quilt into into a stuff sack - gonna try that vs compressing it into a rock hard ball the size of a grapefruit. I also like the idea of using your puffy as a pillow in combo with that pillow case stuff sack. Will try that although I really like my Exped air pillow.
Hey Ben, my base weight was 5.5kg, food was ~850g/day (4-5 day carries) and I usually carried 1-2L of water (up to 5L at some sections though). So fully packed would be 11-12kg and drop about a kilo each day until I reached my next food drop. I guess the average total over the trip would be around 8kg.
Hey! Hyperlite have a few options for a water bottle holder, you can shop from our website here: www.tomsoutdoors.com.au/collections/hyperlite-mountain-gear/product-type_accessories 😊
Hey! When doing the AAWT Dom's base weight was 5.5kg, food was ~850g/day (4-5 day carries) and he usually carried 1-2L of water (up to 5L at some sections though). So fully packed would be 11-12kg and drop about a kilo each day until next food drop. Average total over the trip would be around 8kg.
Hey there! This is the water botttle holder Dom's using > www.tomsoutdoors.com.au/collections/doms-australian-alpine-walking-track-gear-list/products/hyperlite-mountain-gear-porter-water-bottle-holder-20oz 😊
Hey there! There are some tips direct from Hyperlite Mountain Gear on how to keep Dyneema clean here > support.hyperlitemountaingear.com/hc/en-us/articles/115006778408-How-do-I-clean-my-Hyperlite-Mountain-Gear-pack-stuff-sack-or-shelter- 😊
My base weight for the Australian Alps Walk was 5.5kg, food was ~850g/day (4-5 day carries) and I usually carried 1-2L of water (up to 5L at some sections though). So fully packed would be 11-12kg and drop about a kilo each day until I reached my next food drop. I guess the average total over the trip would be around 8kg.
Very good video. This is almost exactly how I packed for the South Coast Track in Southern Tasmania. One thing I learned was that it is a good idea to pack your food up into individual bags for each day. That way you just pack out the bag for that day in the front pocket.
Finally a how to pack stuff. I play tetras every morning when I'm out hiking. I see atleast 4 ways il be changing my packing style thanks to this. Cheers mate. Il be apply this to the nz te araroa trail in the up coming spring.
Glad you found it helpful! All the best for your upcoming hike 😊
Greetings from Northern California or NorCal as we say here. Always like to hear the backpacking perspective from other countries. I visit Justin Outside from Canada, Paul Messner from England and now you from Australia.
Tom loved your video. You are a natural on camera and i look forward to seeing more.
Thanks! We have plenty more to come!
Informative and beneficial video
Gorgeous and helpful presentation my friend! You explained everything so nicely! Love it!
Thank you! 😊
Excellent video. Thank you!
Lots of good ideas here. Thanks for the video. 👌
Very helpful video thanks!
I should spend more time in the northern KNP and visit Tom’s on the way.
Glad you enjoyed! It's a beautiful part of the world. You know where to find us :)
Fold pad flat at bottom of pack then put sleeping bag on top . Makes for more room in pack from my experience.
Good tips. Not stuffing your sleeping bag / quilt into into a stuff sack - gonna try that vs compressing it into a rock hard ball the size of a grapefruit. I also like the idea of using your puffy as a pillow in combo with that pillow case stuff sack. Will try that although I really like my Exped air pillow.
Thanks Michael! No harm in trying new things, good luck!
Great presentation!
Glad you liked it!
Great video! Crow✌️
Very nice setup and gear. Nice ultralight gear. New follower here. I have that packs as well. Crow✌️
What would u use in your first aid for a snake bite?
Dom was carrying a Snake Bite bandage. They feature rectangles that then turn to squares when the correct pressure is applied.
Where are these little towels from? Cheers
Google search for Light Load Towels and you'll find them, they're available from quite a few different places 😊
What did your pack weigh fully loaded with food and water?
Hey Ben, my base weight was 5.5kg, food was ~850g/day (4-5 day carries) and I usually carried 1-2L of water (up to 5L at some sections though). So fully packed would be 11-12kg and drop about a kilo each day until I reached my next food drop. I guess the average total over the trip would be around 8kg.
Heyyy iam from Indonesian ultralight backpacker. I will subscribe your channel and watching your amazing hiking video! Assalamu'alaikum
Awesome, thank you!
Where can I get that water bottle holder!
Hey! Hyperlite have a few options for a water bottle holder, you can shop from our website here: www.tomsoutdoors.com.au/collections/hyperlite-mountain-gear/product-type_accessories 😊
Nice! I wonder if it’ll work on osprey packs
im not sure if he mentioned it. but what was the final weight of the pack?
Hey! When doing the AAWT Dom's base weight was 5.5kg, food was ~850g/day (4-5 day carries) and he usually carried 1-2L of water (up to 5L at some sections though). So fully packed would be 11-12kg and drop about a kilo each day until next food drop. Average total over the trip would be around 8kg.
What shoulder strap water bottle was it?
Hey there! This is the water botttle holder Dom's using > www.tomsoutdoors.com.au/collections/doms-australian-alpine-walking-track-gear-list/products/hyperlite-mountain-gear-porter-water-bottle-holder-20oz 😊
How do you clean your bag?
Hey there! There are some tips direct from Hyperlite Mountain Gear on how to keep Dyneema clean here > support.hyperlitemountaingear.com/hc/en-us/articles/115006778408-How-do-I-clean-my-Hyperlite-Mountain-Gear-pack-stuff-sack-or-shelter- 😊
what was your total weight
My base weight for the Australian Alps Walk was 5.5kg, food was ~850g/day (4-5 day carries) and I usually carried 1-2L of water (up to 5L at some sections though). So fully packed would be 11-12kg and drop about a kilo each day until I reached my next food drop. I guess the average total over the trip would be around 8kg.
Still too many clothes, I think?
Personal preference I guess! But does depend on where you are hiking and for how long 👍