What's in my pack? Ultralight gear and food for hiking Australia | Packing for a backpacking trip
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Pack Atom custom 40L bit.ly/3tuLplp
Front pouch Z-packs bit.ly/3lkOhvN
Z-packs Duplex bit.ly/3k6J6ik
Pegs MSR Dart amzn.to/3RtrFrs
Hiking Poles: Drop Fizan: bit.ly/3A8y8Qb
Sleeping pad Thermarest NeoAir: bit.ly/3zAqAWi
Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow bit.ly/3cKcjfV
Quilt NEVE -12deg 810g bit.ly/KATENEVE
Stuff sack amzn.to/3qbBw9B
Seat: Thermarest Z-seat bit.ly/3gHvZlN
or similar amzn.to/3RyaV28
Sawyer Squeeze: amzn.to/3xqomHk
3 l orange Cnoc: bit.ly/3AE7qjR
2 l blue Cnoc: bit.ly/3wMibPP
Platypus bladder bit.ly/3LspKSc
BSR-3000 Stove amzn.to/3CTzS41
Titanium Pot: amzn.to/3vyUY00
Titanium cup amzn.to/3pXThsW
Titanium Spork bit.ly/3Ra102S
Bushcraft knife ebay.to/3Lz26U8
Headlamp Nitecore NU25 amzn.to/3cTMyx0
Trowel Deuce of spades: amzn.to/3q2wpbK
Emergency beacon Ocean Signal:
Compas bit.ly/3RMWWpH
Pants: Fjall Raven: bit.ly/3z6IBdG
Hat: Ace of Something:amzn.to/3usLQwY
Arcteryx Cerium LT Hoody: amzn.to/3eFDuJN
Rain gear frog toggs amzn.to/3CEpmtE
Socks Injinji amzn.to/3vBg9yC
Wright socks amzn.to/3wTxbM8
Gators Outdoor Research: amzn.to/35u9Zpw
Shoes Altra Lone Peak bit.ly/3KRprjz
Radix Nutrition bit.ly/3huZpZb
Coffee Laughing Pug bit.ly/3BxqwZA
Paleo hero: paleohero.com.au/collections/...
Nuun: amzn.to/3ystL3K
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Took 23 minutes but you said trackie dacks. Most aussie saying ever! Great insight and engaging. Thanks mate.
Haha so good. Thanks for watching
Akubras in the rain are just awesome. You never have to worry about rain on your face.
Couldn’t agree more. I feel happy and safe in my little shelter.
Your enthusiasm is infectious! Thank you for your helpful content. I’m very new to hiking. You see a lot of American/ Canadian videos on RUclips so I am so happy to have found your channel! And I love that you keep it real. Cheers! 🍻
Thanks mate welcome to the wild world of hiking hope you love it. I’m planning a whole series this year on gear for hiking so hopefully it helps. Happy hiking
Nice one Kate, that pack is ace and you litteraly just blew my mind with that powdered peanut butter!
Haha cheers mate. How cool is it. Hope you are well. We should get a beer somewhere down the track
@@KateGrarock let's do it l! Perhaps a beer / hike / collab if you can swing the time?
@@ERIKOFFTRACK would have to be ettrema
Awesome videos. Thanks for some quality Australian content to help get excited for the next hike!
Cheers Andrew. Happy hiking hope you have a cracker planned
Thanks Kate! Always great to have a look at what others are packing. Good stuff.
Totally it’s fun hey. Love these kinds of videos.
Good video Kate. Loving your new quilt. Brilliant lightweight gear and fab food tips too!
Thanks a lot mate.hope you are getting out there too.
Yay! You're back! Looking forward to seeing where you went.
Thanks mate. It was a lovely hike. Working on the edit now. Cheers
I love how excited you are for your gear
LOVE taking gear
Thanks for this ❤️ looking to start overnight hiking and this is a good list 👌 mine won't be ultralight to start with but this was really cool to see 😁
Thanks a lot mate. I just get so excited by people getting into hiking. Best of luck and sing out if you have any questions
You can use that peanut butter powder with some curry powder and make a satay sauce to have with noodles 🤤
Sounds great!
Thank you! Informative and inspirational, as usual. Love my Frogg Toggs. Recently had the opportunity (ie. rain no wind and no bush bashing) to try out a poncho. Gotta rate it! Breathable, kept me dry in shorts and T-shirt, and covered my pack perfectly. Also perfect dual purpose as very handy groundsheet/tarp (Kmart heavy duty poncho for the win!). And yep, always try to make room for a beer 🍻
Oh so cool. Yes poncho are so good thanks for the reminder. I absolutely love a multi use item.
Great video Kate, thanks for sharing. Always love to see what others are doing in the hiking sphere. Powdered peanut butter could possibly be the best idea of all time!
Thanks mate. Yes imagine it on a long trail. I wanna hike 1000km just for the powdered peanut butter
Love that you take an actual knife! I keep hearing how you don't need one on a thru. But dayum, when else am I gonna bring one of my treasures? Right now it just sits tucked away and waiting for its moment to shine. Kinda like me... we both need to get out there...
Awesome to watch you!
Hahaha love this. Yes I love a good knife. And maybe just maybe as I wear it on my hip it doesn’t add to pack weight. Happy hiking
Great information Kate, thank you so much. Gearing up to do the Bibbulum Track heading out for my very first overnighter - bit nervous! Loved watching you on Alone - looking at your beautiful family totally understood your need to Tap Out! Well done
Thanks mate. Best of luck with the bib. I’m so keen to do that one day. Sing out if you have any gear questions.
Nice one Kate, love having a look at the current gear you use. I still take too much stuff ! Look forward to seeing your next hike, hope you have a great time. Cheers 👍
Thanks so much Alan. Happy to chat if you wanna slim down the gear. But also totally cool if you are happy with where you are at. Thanks for your support.
These videos are so helpful, I learn from them. something I'm trying now, it cost a little but I bought some hyperlite packing pods, and I don't use a pack liner. Suprisingly that gave me a small weight savings. I haven't been out with t yet but I think it'll work pretty good
Nice one. Best of luck with it all. Happy hiking
Love the colours of your pack! 😀
Thanks mate. They will never loose me in the bush hahahaha
i went on my 1st solo hike which was overnight. it was quiet and lovely to be apart of nature. i saw so much wildlife also. thank you for sharing this video.
Amazing so glad you are enjoying it. It’s pretty amazing hey.
Thanks, this is fantastic content. My wife and i are starting to do some longer hikes. This has given us some great ideas.
So happy to hear. I’m a bit over the paleo hero now. Think I went to hard on it.
So stoked that you're still on RUclips....looking forward to your next adventures.
Thanks mate can’t wait to to finish the edit on my latest hike
Another fantastic gear video! I love how you've dialled the weight down. I'm eyeing off that mat (just probably have to freeze a few times to justify the cost to hubby 😁)
Haha thanks so much Ingrid. There are a few others in that range and I think the womens one is a tad cheaper if you are not too tall. Hope you get out on the trail soon. Thanks again
Excellent video, I love to see what other hikers bring! For anyone on a budget like me, I got a very cheap short vango aotrom airmat and carry a similar size foam mat. The foam acts as a sit pad during the day and insulation under the mat at night. Weight is about 250g altogether. I put my empty pack under my feet. I think of it as a compensation for being a shortarse!
Haha so cool. Thanks. I’ve always wanted to think more about putting together a gear list that is more budget friendly. I’ll check it out. Cheers
Thank you Kate, great video, really informative, you are the salt of the earth. 😊
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the lovely comment
Thanks for this video👍 Very informative👌
Thanks for watching. Really appreciate it
thanks, really helpful info
Thanks so much
Super interesting video Kate! Good one.
Thanks Laura. Excited to get our vid out.
I love your setup!
Thanks mate
Some great gear there!
I have the Z-Packs Duplex, & love that tent. It stood up to some pretty ferocious winds on South Molle Island, in the Whitsundays.
I keep looking at the Fjall Raven pants... but yep they cost some $$$. Might need to get a pair, as my current hike pants have already got repairs... Thanks for sharing 😄 🏕
Thanks Shaz. Really appreciate it. Great to hear re z-packs. And yeah the pants are so good. I tend to wait for Boxing Day etc specials. Hope you are well. Thanks again
Can confirm fjallraven pants are worth it. I have some abisko zip offs, did a bunch of river crossings and got soaked, they dry so quickly and don't tear going through scrub, they so clever where they put the durable vs lighter weight material to give the most comfort and durability. Plus their pockets are huge and in good spots. Can easily carry a folding saw on your thigh and not even notice.
love this!! 😍
Thanks you
Great video love the links
Thanks mate.
Onya Kate, just had the pleasure of watching you on Alone. Cheers for the motivation, just getting ready to get back on the bib track 🎉
Amazing thanks mate. I so want to hike the bib good on you.
I’ve just been watching you on Alone, Australia and was really impressed. I know it’s all over now, but I’m hoping you were the last standing!
I’ve been watching lots of videos like yours getting my daughter ready for her first 4 day lightweight hike (Dragon Skin). I think she overpacked, but it’s all a learning experience. I’ll look into some of that gear- those socks look super comfy!
Gold. Thanks Merindah. I’m sure she will have a blast. I hate to think about the weight of my pack in my earlier years. My biggest tip would be to review your gear after each hike. Add new stuff remove the stuf you don’t need and slowly upgrade if you need. Best of luck
I knew I recognised her bubbly attitude from somewhere now I realise, thank you! That’s awesome. Definitely subscribing for more 😁
Fantastic gear presentation friend, 👌👌
Thanks a lot really appreciate it
👏👏👏👏👏👏 makin a cuppa, lookin forward to watching this.
Cheers mate hope you enjoyed
Love this video - thank you! I love the look of the pack - it's the one thing I could cut a tonne of weight with. Were you able to try one on prior to ordering the custom one? The only other items I bring with me are a home made food cozy to keep my food hot while I'm rehydrating dinner (out of silver lined bubble wrap that came with a food delivery once, gaffer tape and a plastic clothes peg) and a screw top container that once held some Suisse vitamins for rehydrating couscous for lunch. It fits exactly in the titanium pot you have, as I use the same one :) I'm a massive fan of powdered peanut butter - it also makes a killer breakfast with oats, freeze dried apples, chia seeds and powdered milk...
Amazing Julieanne love the food cozy idea and the rehydration container. Cheers. I wasn’t able to try on the pack so I stuffed around a lot with measuring myself and counting bumps on my back etc. they have a good guide and videos on their website for that. And in the end I had a few email chats with them about my measurements and they helped guide me. Cheers
This was awesome thank you for sharing your knowledge and tips. It’s awesome that you use Ultras, I haven’t used that brand but i have been into barefoot shoes for a long time. I recently did a 3 day hike in the Flinders Ranges with my Vivobarefoot Primus Trails and loved them. I also mix them up with my Vibram V-Trails 2.0 and they provide so much grip. I’ll have to look into the Ultras as the water resistance would be helpful. Keen to check out more of your content.
Thanks a lot. I’m so keen to check out other shoes but also scared to make a change when they work so well. I was keen to try something with a stronger grip. Do you have wide feet? Cheers
@KateGrarock My pleasure. I can relate to that I'm not sure if I have wider feet, my wife thinks they are ugly lol! I know I have flat feet and arch support drives me nuts. Xero Shoes, Shamma Sandals, Vivobarefoot, and Vibram have all served me well over the years. It's great to see more brands entering this space and offering alternatives to traditional footwear. Keep up the great work!
Hey Kate. Loving your videos, thank you! Super helpful as we gear up for multi-day hikes with the kids. What size stuff sack do u use for one person nighttime/sleep system - mat, bag, clothing?
Thanks mate. Great question. I think it’s about 15 un crushed but it’s good with my summer sleeping bag. I’m packing for a closer hike now and I can’t fit much more than the sleeping bag and thermals.
Thanks Kate, another excellent vid. Always very informative and appreciate the links to good gear that works. Really like the look of that pack, very light and good utility. How do you find it goes in the Aussie bush, robust enough? I've discovered No Pong deodorant for my bike packing trips, a light little tin, zero BO and goes a very long way ;-D. Cheers Pete
Thanks mate. Yes I’ve done a bit of bush bashing through hakea regrowth and I’ve been very impressed. Cool re deodorant sounds great cheers Pete
Hi Kate. Thanks for this super helpful video and all of the information on your gear! I was wondering - how do you find the traction on the Altras? I have read some reviews that weren't great, but love the idea of the natural toe shape etc. Also, I'm looking at the non-waterproof ones. When it rains I'm assuming you just chuck on the gaiters? Thanks for your help!
So great to hear. Yeah I really like them. I do prefer the non waterproof ones. You do feel the water with gaiters on but my feet sweat a lot when I wear waterproof shoes in slightly warmer weather. As for the grip I’ve been pretty impressed. I have only had one issue but I think most shoes would struggle. I was in a deep gorge with rocks that had a slimy growth. However I have read people being less than impressed with the grip. I did read there is an altra model that has better grip but it think it’s a bulkier shoe.
Big fan of BIX berry flavour for electrolytes
Oh cool I’ll check it out. Cheers
I just found your channel and am loving it! Wish list: I would love more information about the atom pack and why you went for this option rather than somewhere local (like OrangeBrown), and your thoughts on frameless packs in general. Thank you for the awesome work you do!
Thanks mate. Great question re atom. I love love love the look of orangebrown gear and hope to try one of there packs one day. I think I went with the atom as it does have a small frame in it. I’ve had frameless before and I find I like the way the frame (even a tiny one) holds the gear off your back slightly. But let’s be honest I have only used one frameless pack before and maybe it just wasn’t that great. I also just fell head over feet for the colour options for atom packs although I see orangebrown have some pretty great colours now too. Atom packs are also made with cool fabric that used recycled plastic bottles. But yeah mostly the cool colours, tiny frame and loved the weight. I’d love love love to try a few other packs like from orangebrown or wilderness threadworks or hyperlite mtn gear but I guess I had to pick one. Do you have OB pack? What do you think? Would love to hear more about them.
@@KateGrarock Aww thanks for the reply - stoked! Atom vs OB: yes, the frame! I can relate. I would love to support an Aussie made product and their work looks beautiful - but I don't have enough experience with frameless packs to commit. I reckon if I'd seen a couple of video reviews from people who had done multi-day hikes with an OB pack, I might have formed a different opinion. I have bought most of my walking stuff from watching detailed reviews on YT (or via fellow-hiker-jealousy haha). How can I tag an OB owner/creator here? Let Kate borrow a pack and make a video please!
Right now I prefer the atom's stretchy pocket at the front, the side pocket placement looks ideal and the hipbelt options on the atom+ and mo are pretty schmick (speaking as a short-torso'ed, wide-hipped woman LOL). And oh boy, the colours are flipping awesome. I can't believe I'm willing to pay an extra $60 to choose my own but YES I AM.
Just doing a little zooming in and pausing on your video, I think you might have gone with the Atom+, right? Is it holding up well? And weirdly specific question but with the carbon frame, would you trust it to hold up in checked luggage at the airport?
Thanks again for the reply
@@evesouthwood7633 a lot of the big name ultralight USA brands are frameless. I think the theory if you can pack below 10kg then frameless is good. Love this guys blog for more on frameless vs frame www.thehikinglife.com/gear/backpack/ Would love to see a vid with OB gear too. I did have a brief chat to OB and they can do the bold colours that come with their smaller packing cubes and they do do custom. Yep mine is the Atom + Ive scratched it against a lot of fire regrowth and granite and its going really well. Its a touch heavier than I had anticipated as I needed wide hip belt and got all the pockets. Yes the frame feels great and is well protected by the pack itself. I tend to pack it inside my hard case for hiking trips though as I have had the luxury of having a place to store it while hiking. I think my next pack will be frameless.
Thanks..I think Kate 😅 after watching this video and your 10 hacks to get your pack lighter I'm rethinking my whole set up 🤣 but I'm keen to put it into action. Thanks for the great videos cheers, Laura ⛺🤠
No worries Laura. Hope it’s helping. It’s always changing and depends a little on the trail. Sing out if you have any questions
@@KateGrarock thanks Kate 😀 Yes def helping, I've sorted the essentials from the faff 🤪 I'm also looking into more Aussie gear too 🇦🇺
@@DarwinIThink so good to hear. Let me know if you find any gems. I’m loving a bit of Mont gear these days. Some of their stuff is pretty impressive and they are getting lighter and lighter.
Frog Toggs are like hiking in a lovely warm, moist sauna lol 😂. Sweat, baby, sweat ….
Nitecore has released a new UL headlamp. USB-C rechargeable! Check it out
Hahaha yep so far the froggies have been ok. Thanks for the heads up about the nitecore. I’m excited to check that out
@@KateGrarock oh, forgot to mention, did the Cape to Cape, WA, a couple of weeks ago (6.5 days). Partly inspired by your trip. Stayed with Erin and Lee in Prevelly, had a hoot.
Great video Kate! May I ask what temp rating your neve gear quilt is?
I got the zero degrees as I have a bigger enlighten equipment for colder nights
Loving the videos! Thank you so much. Just wanted to see how your atom + pack has been holding up w durability in aussie conditions?
Thanks mate. Yes it’s doing great. Done a good chunk of bush bashing. It’s a little blacker than it once was. But even the base of the pack is doing well. I got the additional pocket for rubbish in the base of the pack - while I never use it for rubbish, it’s great for adding extra protection from rough rocks. I love it. I have been eyeing off a few local brands recently. Not because I’m disappointed, just as I’d love to be using more home grown gear. Check out neve, Orange brown and wilderness threadworks. They are making some exciting looking gear I’m keen to try out one day. Cheers
@@KateGrarock Great to hear you're liking it! I'll definitely add it to the contender's list. Looking at all those aussie brands too! Hoping wilderness threadworks comes back from his break soon, would love to get one of his packs!
I've just found your channel, and this video is excellent. So nice to see AU content! I've been lightening my gear over the last year, and while I'm not as UL as you yet, I'm moving in the right direction at least. (lightweight maybe)
I'm upgrading my pack next, so I'll dig out your pack review also.
How did you go with sizing? I'm assuming that you had to order a custom job online? Did you have your torso length etc?
Also, no hip belt pockets? A lot of people online have mentioned using them and liking them for snax?
Thanks mate. Appreciate the kind words. Yeah this pack doesn’t come standard with pockets but there are attachments. I guess I tend not to use them as I have a waist pouch I carry film gear in that would get in the way. I love my atom pack and just followed their online instructions re sizing. I love that the atom has a small frame in it. And I think it looks cool too. wilderness threadworks is a cool Australian brand that looks great too.
@@KateGrarock oh cool, I'll check out Wilderness Threadworks too, I've not seen them before. I've got some things from Tier Gear who were also really helpful, but they don't do packs.
Did you go straight into ultralight packs? Or have a trad pack before that? I'm struggling to get to lightweight, let alone a 40l pack size. I think I might still need a 45 or 50...but then I feel like I'll just fill it and be carrying too much weight again!
@@andycjohnston yeah totally it is weird buying packs that are often only 40l and that includes outside pockets. I snapped up a bargain Patagonia 45 l years ago was about 1kg. Was a good step from my stupidly heavy 3kg 85l pack. Wilderness threadworks could be very similar in a great step but now ultra ultralight. They tend to be a sniff bigger and round the 1kg mark.
@@andycjohnston oh I just remembered orangebrown.com.au they are really cool local brands too
Hi Kate. Re the Nitecore light, do you ever use the lowest setting? Around camp I only use the lowest setting on my Fenix light, which is 30 lumens versus 1 lumen on the Nitecore. 30 is dim, but more than adequate, but 30x dimmer doesn't sound usable. Thanks
Sometimes I use it for reading or as a night light when setting down for the night. But yep if I’m out moving around I use the brighter setting.
I always, ALWAYS take my artificial leg, it's the very first thing I pack when I go hiking.
I’m sure it is very important.
Nice video! Great choices for your gear. Wonderful
Channel. New follower here. Crow✌️
Welcome thanks for the sub and watch. Happy hiking to you
Hey mate, great video! Where did you get the tube with the clip that you connect to your sawyer from? Cheers!
Thanks a lot. I took it from an old platypus water treatment system. Cheers
@@KateGrarock Thanks!
Cool shakedown! Great to see some ultralight content in Australia - standard advice here is still a 60 litre 3kg pack and 3kg tent etc. 😆 .. some could be enjoying their hikes more than they do.
A simple one, where are your plastic bag liners from?
A couple of sites here sell nylofume but with $15 postage, I’d prefer to find something from bunnings or something I can always count on finding.
Also, why don’t you just drink direct from the sawyer squeeze? (well that’s what I do anyway, using a skinny litre bottle)
Cheers!
Thanks Nick. Pretty sure they were bunnings. The name on pack is “glad commercial pack 50 heavy duty clear bags, extra large 70-77 litre”. Re the sawyer I have tried it a few times but I guess it’s not something I like doing. I’m a bit of a water guzzler so love a good fast flow. Haha. Thanks for watching
@@KateGrarock thanks, I just asked reddit ultralightaus group, they recommend nylofume (sold on orangebrown) so will be giving that a crack
@@nickgreenemail oh nice. I’ve been meaning to make a switch to something like that. Love OrangeBrown. I’ll check it out too. Thanks for the intel
Also love the look of a dyneema waterproof pack liner one day perhaps. Zer0 G Gear look to be making some cool stuff
@@KateGrarock on one reply, a guy said he uses an exped schnozzel .. a big poly pump bag which can double purpose as a liner.. don’t know if it fits x air, read it fits Nemo and S2S pads so maybe
Hi Kate (and fellow Kate groupies) I am looking to switch to powdered milk too - for 1-2 days I usually pop those little UHTs in- but want to cut down on waste. I know the measurements for larger quantities but what’s the right amount for a coffee ? One spoonful ? Basically I don’t want white water nor cream consistency. Do you have any recommendations on amounts. And yes I realise this is the most basic of questions
Hey mate thanks for the question. I always stuff this up. But I now put more than you would think. Say 2 spoons. Sorry I can’t be more help
I tend to do 2 spoons, but it's definitely worth testing it out at home first to make sure it's how you like it
Heya Kate, do you check your pack in if you're taking it on a plane? I'm a bit nervous about the pack and gear getting damaged through baggage handling, it's a bit rougher than what I put it through 😂
Yes such a worry hey. I try to pack it inside a real suitcase but realise that only works if you have somewhere to leave the suitcase at the other end. My suitcase was once lost and in the thankfully brief time it was missing I did freak out adding up the cost of all my lost gear. If you have to take only your bag maybe look into a protective bag like the zip up large shopping bags or thick plastic bag. The. Try to give it to someone at the other end. It’s hard hey. Let me know if you find a good solution because I have had a few holes in packs from airport transportation
@@KateGrarock thanks mate!
I like your green shirt, what brand name is it and what material is used....fleece maybe?
yes it is fleece from an Australian brand called Mont. cheers
@@KateGrarock you mean like Mons Royal??? I know this brand if that's the one. Thanks for answering so fast, I am from Canada and I really like you videos, I also find you very brave hiking and camping considering you have the most venomous snakes is the world, plus you also have the Sydney funnel-web (Atrax robustus) spider, Apis mellifera (honey bee), crocodiles, Bull Sharks, Blue-ringed octopus, Ixodes holocyclus (Australian Paralysis tick,) Bull Ant, Giant centipede, you are indeed a brave woman. In my country we have Bears all of them (brown, black Kodiak, Grizzly, Polar), Moose (they kill more humans than bears), Mountain Lion, wolves, wolverine (similar to the aggressive behaviour of the Tasmanian Devil) but much much bigger. All I can say is WOW!
@@labellaescrima1996 nothing here will eat you here in australia which is nice. Our snakes are rather shy so not much to worry about there. the top is this brand www.mont.com.au/ cheers
Did you win it, Kate? Cheering for you!
Haha. Thanks. Will have to wait and see
@@KateGrarock I suppose no matter what happened, we all know you've got more balls than the "alpha male" "contestant" who was scared of the dark and tapped out after a couple of nights.
Ultralight hike is unsafe and risky! Stop this nonsense 🏕️🥴
Thanks for watching buddy.