Ultralight kit loadout and test
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- Опубликовано: 24 май 2016
- Ultralight kit loadout and test
Please not there are a few items I have omitted like a micro fibre towel and light weight waterproofs. These will be added later.
Even with these additions my kit load out is much lighter now:))
Beautiful! My blood pressure drops 10 points just watching your videos! God bless!
Ha ha! I'm the same! Feels like I've had the benefit of a 'night with nature' without all the work!!!
6 years ago. A Classic now. Loved seeing you test run your gear. A delightful video. I could hear the excitement in your voice as you proved your gear was worthy of your up coming (then) adventure.
Lightweight kit in spring to early autumn conditions in sheltered woodland deforestation seems like the way forward there Sandy. And thank you for taking me along to hear that amazing dawn chorus! Hopefully, one more operation to the ticker and I'll be out there listening to it again myself if all goes well. Best wishes - Steve
Light on the back and light on the landscape -- a double benefit. No need for an alarm when you have the birds to tell you it's dawn. Will enjoy watching the evolution of your ultralight kit.
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. You've got the best of both worlds: camping & bicycling.
just loved it...the peace and tranquillity must be treasured and no trace of anyone being there. . awesome views from the bedroom window... wow,, I just can't wait to join you one day Sandy should I ever get the invite 😇 cheers and thanks for your lovely videos 👍
Excellent audio quality; the birdsong is fantastic : -)
The music is great too!
Magical Sandy....there is no better sound than waking up to natures orchestra :) It is always very interesting and informative following the evolution of your kit. Your experience, enthusiasm, expertise and wisdom shine through. As always thank you for sharing. Happy wandering Paul :)
I might upgrade to a full length sleep mat :)
Fantastic morning song and i loved the time lapse sun rise. When you mentioned the bed weight Sandy, in my mind this is a no brainer mate. Nothing worse than a bad night's sleep in the woods. Especially when on a trail or dangerous hike. Great vid, cheers Moose Down Under.
Thats right Moose. A ood nights rest has to be of the utmost importance.
Thanks for watching
Sandy
Really nice to see you lightening up your kit Sandy. That's a nice stove, quiet and has a nice flame pattern. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Adam, Yes the stove is a good bit of kit. The gas lasts a good while too and very easy to use, but if I was doing a lot of hiking in true wilderness then perhaps I would opt for a wood stove but over here in the UK there is not much "real Wilderness" This is a tame country:((
Had to watch this video again, Sandy. You truly made an enjoyable watch with this one. Thanks for sharing love the light weight kit.
Shane
Nice to see the gear you like. That Chiffchaff was giving it some welly between about 9.30 and 10.00 minutes in ! It's so much better you found the slug in your mug BEFORE you made your morning brew, as I'm sure you know. There's a great satisfaction in keeping things simple and efficient. It's great to see deer and they seem to sense if you are not a threat to them. There's a short bit of video on my channel showing some wild deer ( Crusty Camper ). All the best, Pete
Beautiful camp and video. I can see why it was easy to stay in the sack and listen to all the creatures in the morning. Just wonderful. I am a full length pad as well. The older I get the more comfort I am willing to pack.
Keep up the fantastic effort
Bruce
Great kit, a comfortable bed equals a good sleep, well worth the extra few ounces. I really enjoyed watching this.
Great video Sandy and your lighter load looks so much better and more practical to use! You really have shown so many great items and practical uses of them in your many videos! Thanks for sharing and take care!
Thanbks Lynn,
Well I would still consider myself to be a beginner really. I do not have a lot of money to throw at this hobby and I buy every item of kit that I show in my videos too. Well mostly. Some items have been gifted to me in the past:)
Outstanding set up Sandy. The amount of gear you have selected covers all the bases. I have some thinking to do!
Take care
-Chris
beautiful video Sandy. Very encouraging to just try out some local sites ! Many thanks.
Hi SandyTerrific set up , so simple. Practical and cheap too, wonderful.
blowing the lantern out and cutting the scene was the best RUclips edit I have seen in a long time, thanks Sandy
Great Video Sandy as always, I do like the Backpack 👍
Thanks for Sharing...!
Enjoy using the candle lantern great reliable bit of kit. nice to try your kit our before the expedition. Thanks for sharing.
New fan to your channel! Great video! Thank you for sharing all you do!
AlbertBassett. Deltona Florida
Great load out and kit review Sandy good luck with the hike
Lovely video Sandy. I've made a few notes on the equipment you have there & hope to set up my own ultra light stuff soon. The dawn chorus is amazing this time of year. Have a good rest of the week. All the best Andy
Great vid Sandy
Laughed at the slug they do get everywhere dont they.
Liked the dawn chorus and the closing sequence riding into the distance.
Thanks Stew. I waited in the wood for the sun to rise and shine it's light beams through the trees. I waited and waited until it was obvious it wasn't going to happen. SO I looked outside the wood and it was all foggy LOL
I came across your channel a few days ago and have already enjoyed several of your videos. You've got a great style.
Thanks Rob. I will have a new Ultralight kit video coming out soon.
A very insightful video and amazing how minimal yet robust you've trimmed your kit down to ~Peace~
Jack, just wanted to say that my wife and I enjoy your trips greatly. Your outlook has helped me immensely when it comes to getting out there. It was your inspiration that helped me to design a procedure to perform dialysis from a hammock! So, thank you for your inspiration... sometimes we don't even see the power we have over each others lives. You have a very positive power my friend.
I am pleased I have inspired you and that you have managed to deal with your health troubles and still get out and enjoy the nature. I too have health issue's and it makes me want to get out and experience the wonders as often as I can.
Thanks
Sandy
+Wiltshire Man lol not sure why spellcheck named you Jack but life is to be enjoyed as much and as long as possible! Your comments about work ring loudly Sandy!
Terrific set-up Sandy! Wonderful outing despite the rainy weather. Take care.
Thanks Ossie, when it rains is the best time for me. I love it:)
ATB
Sandy
Nice one Sandy. Really enjoying your journey at the moment, mine seems to be in the same direction. Bon voyage.
Loved it mate ! Some food for thought with your revised load-out too. I am briefly meeting up with Foggy tomorrow & I will pass on your regards. Take care Sandy & all the best, Neil.
you've certainly put the laser through it's paces , wishing you the best of luck and looking forward to watching your next outing ! take care 😉
If your saw my pack you'd know I was a relative newbie to the outdoor life. Looks like I'm off on an expedition! Loved your simple set up. Brew kit was brilliant & you didn't even need to get out of bed to make a cuppa.
Thx for a lovely inspiring video
Thanks Dug glad you enjoyed the video. We are all learning from one another on RUclips:)
Sandy
lovely camp out sandy.
thanks for putting all the item weights on screen too - very helpful for reference.
nice to see the cap going to different places to haha.
i think ultralitght is the way forward for us over 40's mate.
good video
LOL yes Darren. Ultralight is the way to go. WE will have to do a long distance walk together at some point:) As for the hat, I am wearing it as I type this:)
Hi Sandy, another interesting and informative Video, Thank You.
Great video Sandy. Love the final shot in particular.
Noel
Thanks Noel,
You should find the next video I do quite intereting. You are the Star of that one:)
Nice load out and kit test mate, very much liking the ruck sack and the bivie bag..
I like the Alpkit company, good top end gear at a decent price..
Hope to see you the weekend mate.
Enjoyable film. I'm just getting into this bushcraft stuff, and am finding your videos very informative. Cheers.
lovely video. i think that you have a gift of giving people through your videos a sense of calmness. long may you carry on my friend.regs graham.
Looks like a great loadout.
I bought the hunka, but soon changed to a hunka xl.
I dont use sleeping bag liners anymore as i am wearing clothes or base layers.
In the bivvy, you could open the sleeping bag 3/4 and use it like a top quilt, more sleeping bag on top of you less underneath, easier to get in and out.
The backpack looks great, the roll top backpacks are my fav now. Once you go lightweight its hard to see any other way :)
Nice to see someone going towards the ultralight, seems to be catching on in the UK more now. I got into ultralight a good few years ago now, after coming across Ray Jardine and USA thru hiking web sites. You may already know about him, but Mike Clelland has some good RUclips clips on ultralight and has co-written a couple of books on it too. I heartily recommend this book - "Lighten Up! A Complete Handbook for Light and Ultralight Backpacking" by Don Ladigan and Mike Clellend. A really clear exposition of how to go lighter. Thanks again for your videos, they're always enjoyable, sensible, intelligent and clear - attributes not always seen on RUclips.
LOL Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes I have heard of Ray Jardine. I have browsed his website. I have a friend over here who has built his own Ultralight gear using Rays plans.
Works very well. Ultralight surely has to be the way forward.
Sandy
Another quality production Sandy.
It's uncanny how similar my setup is to yours, even down to the UCO lantern :-)
I'm completely with you on the advantages of a good comfortable sleep mat at the expense of a small weight gain.
Exped was a bit beyond my wallet so I went with a Robens PrimaCore 6.0 (about £60). It's a mummy shaped mat but 6cm thick, so good 'n' comfy and it fits inside the HunkXL with plenty of room for my bag to loft.
I got an Exped Air Pillow it's very comfy and small and light to carry, just expensive for what it is.
I like to keep my tarp, bivi and groundsheet on the outside of my pack in the mesh pockets in case they're wet or muddy.
I use an Osprey Exos 38 pack which has 3 big stretchy external pockets, so I can also keep my rain gear, my water filter and first aid kit all on the outside of my pack for easy access during the day.
I don't tend to use individual stuff sacks/dry bags I just use one big pack liner and stuff sleeping bag, down jacket, spare clothes etc loose straight into the pack liner.
That way they can conform to the shape of my rucksack and there's no wasted space or hard lumps to try and pack things around, then cook kit and food just sit on top of the pack liner under the lid of my rucksack in case I want to brew up or cook during the day.
If everything goes to plan I should have a decent camera in the next month, so priority number 1 is to make a kit load-out video.
atb,
Tim o/
Excellent vid Sandy!
I agree, comfort is very important when sleeping outdoors.
Like you, I've gone for a slightly heavier mat the Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Insulated mat weighing 825gm.
And I believe it is worth the extra weight for a good night's sleep.
Cheers & thanks for sharing
Wonderful video Sandy.
Interesting to see your lighter kit as I need to reduce and tweek mine a bit, so some food for thought there thank you.
Always enjoyable to see your adventures.
Take care,
Matt.
Thanks Matt,
I reckon I could get it lighter still but would need to part with more cash. Some ultrlight gear can be very expensive though and I have only budget gear.
I have champagne taste but lemonade money:))
Wiltshire Man You and me both Sandy ;-)
Must try out the lightweight gear in the future , thanks for another great and relaxing video.
Reminds me of my Army days, set up at night, take down in the dark but enjoyable all the same.
nice short trip, well don sandy!
Really neat set up. If you wanted to spend the money you could save weight with a Synmat UL 7, same comfort but half the weight. But it is extra money and you already got a good mat.
Thanks for posting this, I love kit videos and your videos showing the gear actually in use are really useful.
Thanks Andrea,
I think I will stick with my current matt for now and save the pennies but you never know maybe in the future I will replace it:)
Thanks
Sandy
great minimalist setup there Sandy. atb Richie.
I like the simplicity of your system and your backpack looks comfortable. I particularly like your sleeping bag but I checked their website and it doesn't look like they ship to the US (I don't blame them 😀). I loved the your last shot of you riding away in the mist. All the best, Stella
Very informative an enjoyable sandy. Cheers buddy.
Great mood to this Sandy,
I reckon you just broke my "how far dare you leave your camera behind" record :)
Good film Sandy and a great setup for the weight. Have a similar film going up and not much heavier than yourself. Hope you enjoy your trip. Atb Ray.
Looking good Sandy.... I missed this one.... ken
Great video, always looking to lighten the load
My favorite part of your kit is the tarp 👍 had to laugh, I stir my coffee with the sachet as well. 73 om
LOL Thanks Don and 73
Sandy
Great Vid! Wonder why nobody thought to make a pack from a dry bag till now? I also agree with you on the larger mattress. If your not comfortable when you sleep, camping can be a miserable experence! Keep on trucking my friend!
Thanks Bill, Yes why compromise on comfort unless you really have too.
Thank you Sandy...very enjoyable.
Thanks Max
Great videos! Keep up with the good work!
Good practical load out there Sandy, great video. I've spent many a night under a basha/tarp in my younger days, looking forward to getting out myself over the coming weeks. I just tried to find one of those down bags on the web and it looks as if they are no longer available.
Hi Andy I guess the bag may well be discontinued now as it is some time ago that I brought it. There may well be lighter and warmer bags available now for a similar price.
Sandy another informative video, thanks...Peace.
great something to watch later really look forward to your videos
Great to see your light weight kit most interesting I like the bivy and very reasonable price just looked it up.
I agree with your sleep matt ethic I carry the Therm-A-Rest BaseCamp Sleeping Mattress - Large so I can spread on it lol
great vid
Nothing wrong with spreading out on a mat Mossy.Sleep and good rest has to be one of the most important thgings for health and well being so why skimp?
Sandy
that was a nice morning mist. just gave you a sub as saw you on two of the other lads channels and in the comments,
That's great Sandy, even with the items you left out and maybe taking some extra food for a longer trip you have still a good manageable weight. Atb Glenn.
excellent vid Sandy, thats a pretty good setup you have there, sure you can go smaller and lighter, but for the price, I think its great!) btw, the night time shots had me almost drifting off with you lol, atb Sev ;-)
what a lovely guy keep up the great vids Wiltshire Man
Nice video. The kit doesn't seem to be too much of a compromise even though it is light weight.
Thanks - Martin
Good night out Sandy....
I'm trying to go as light as possible as well.
I recently purchased the titanium BSR3000T. The lightest gas stove today Weighs in at 25g
Keep up the good work
Cheers Kim.....Australia.
Thanks Kim, There are some light stove about I know. The Primus is not one of them but it has served me well.
Looks a very rugged stove.I like the wind break attachment...All in one...,,Cheers
Great vid Sandy!!!
Cracking video as always mate :-)
Glad to see another video.
Awesome, no more words needed
Wonderful* Thank you for sharing*
Good solid and fair review.
Nice system. I agree that a good night rest is worth 3 pounds. Enjoy!
Nice one sandy thank you.
Beautiful. Thank you.
Nothing but admiration Sandy ( topman ) Atb. Roach
Nice video,thanks. Blessings
great vid Sandy i am just about to order some kit to complete my light weight setup ready for our upcoming challenge.
Atb Alan
Thanks Alan,
It's going to be a very tuff challenge I think but one I am willing to try. I need a good challenge.
Sandy
Thanks for sharing Sandy, it looks like the kit chosen so far is working out very well for you. As others have said food & water will add to the weight however for a couple of days this also will be no doubt 'just enough' .. atvb t ..
Nice vid Sandy really down to the essentials... Being a biker i do like everything light and easy... Good vid man... ATB Juzu...
Thanks Juzu yes less weight is a good thing even for bikers
Thanx for the reply Sandy... Your vids are really a good Sunday past time, and as an former marine in the Finnish marine corps i still find things that i can learn from your experience... ATB Juzu
Stop costing me money Sandy. I've had to order a UCO candle lantern after seeing yours lol. Atb.
LOL Resist resist... Oh go on then:)
Too late arrived today ready for the weekend :-)
awsome sandy I really like your light weight set up, ;) Sammy
Thanks Sammy. Hope your doing OK.
ATB
Sandy
+Wiltshire Man yeah im all good mate, are you at the bc show this weekend?
a very enjoyable watch. ..liked n subd..
Most enjoyable Sandy :)
Thanks Les glad you enjoyed it.
ATB
Sandy
hi wiltshire man 1st awesome vids man love them
now a short question how do you deal with ticks at camp?
Hi Sandy another excellent video.What make of stove is that your using again I carnt make out what you called it.Cheers Chris g.
Excellent the large size Wiltshire pork pie must be in the pannier😹
Spot on Sandy, under 14 lb mate for your house, bed and kitchen is a good result but don't forget food supplies but at least they would get lighter as you go, the bivvy bag looks alright and no moisture buildup proves its breathability, the little Bergen has proved its worth also, can't beat waking up under a tarp with the morning chorus in full flow and a coffee in bed, cheers, atb,.
Hi Paul,
I reckon I can get two days worth of food in the pack and the rest will have to be body fat or stop somewhere for resupply.
Sandy
+Wiltshire Man Body fat doesn't taste as good as resupply mate,
LOL I agree:)
Hi Sandy,
Nice one ... seems you need a spoon to stir that coffee in the morning ;-)
ATB,
Dan
LOL. A wooden spoon would do just fine:)
I'm impressed, though I do wonder what the food will weigh and where it'll go (pack seems full), even so it'll still be a very light weight set up. :)
brilliant video mate atb tom
Good kit, but when a sleeping mat costs at least £80 I'll make do with my old one! I will treat myself to a candle lantern though.
nice ine Sandy . always good too here the morning cores . when you were doing a review on the Dutch biv . which may say I was green with envy . lol . what's that book you were reading please? ? . thanks for sharing . ATB
Yup great vid bro
Thanks Ken
Nice set up Sandy. If you want to try out the Hulka XL let me know, you can borrow mine to see if it's more roomy fit for you. I haven't tried my synmat 7 inside with a sleeping bag, but with me and my snugpak elite 4 there was tons of room left, so pretty sure the mat would get in and I'm a bit bigger than you :D
LOL thanks Robert. I am quite happy with my little Hunka but may take you up on the offer later. We shall see.
Happy landings.
Sandy
Well done again Sandy, you've cracked it, although I wonder if you might re deploy your Dutch bivi for extra space and luxury given the extra ounces it brings? Harry. Midlothian.
Hi Harry, The Dutch bivi will only be used in bushcraft camps in the woods. It is too heavy for serious long distance ultralighting where every ounce counts.:)
Sandy