I've probably watched over 100 of these 'What's in my pack?' style videos over the years. I dunno why but this is my favorite for sure, you seem like you'd be awesome to hike with.
This made me feel a lot better about carrying my Kelty Salida tent and sleeping bag. I’m new to backpacking and it just seems wasteful to toss out perfectly good gear when that tent has been working for me for five years, in order to save a pound or two.
A pound or two on your back makes you stronger. Carry the gear you own, you love. If you bought it, use it. the perfect gear setup is bullshit. If you're strong at heart and mind, you are physically strong. not to quote nike, but, "just Do it"
Pretty down-to-earth. I like the no nonsense selection of items - larger more comfortable tent, larger pack with room to spare, nothing special in the clothing (although it seemed pretty minimal for the northern CDT and PCT trails)
It is nice to see a triple crowner who is not obsessed about joining a certain mfg "gear cult" The "cult members" seem to have forgotten that it is about the hiker.......not the gear. Thank you for taking the time to make the video and good luck in the future.
Rusty what an awesome personality you have. You are the essence of "keep it simple stupid." You are like everyones best friend. Like to buy you a beer sometime and listen to your stories. Thank you for the vid and happy trails.
I am hiking the PCT this summer, and am using the ULA catalyst. Nice to see this awesome fella using it. I already had the catalyst before planning the PCT, and was considering switching out for a hyperlight, but not anymore
I like the philosophy of "the balance between keeping the weight low and maintaining a certain level of comfort". Interesting how different people have their uncomfortable moments...the whole using my finger to apply suave for butt chafe is mortifying, but grabbing any old soap and rubbing off the first micro-layer to get to "new" soap is no problem.
I think you can be UL and still have the same level of comfort. The big difference is the expense. For example I have a Tiger Wall tent and also a Duplex. Both tents are very nice for one person, the Duplex is just way lighter but also much more expensive. Same with my 20 degree guilt, plenty warm but way more money that his sleeping bag. I am older, in my 60s and love long distance backpacking but I need my pack super light to make up for my older body which also has lots of worn parts from skiing, mountain biking and rock climbing to much. Going UL has been a game changer for me. We all use what we need. I find it very interesting what people carry and also what they eat. I am always learning. I like his buff idea. I also like the iPod idea. I need to get mine back out. Thanks so much for that one.
Really love this! Love that you made this video AFTER your hikes, feel like I’ve seen so many gear vids before hikes which to me doesn’t help me as much as something like this does. Prepping for my first thru hike (LT) and this has been incredibly helpful. Happy trails!
Its cool to see that not everyone is going with the metagame of the same gear. Gear should be personal, keep it as light as you can but don't feel the need to get what everyone else has.
I love how everyone packs their own little comfort items like the iPod for example. Just little things that keep the mood up when it gets tough out there ya know. Audio book are so much easier and you get more variety in a smaller package then trying to pack physical books with you 😅
He explain how he would use each item in his bag which makes perfect sense. A lot of people don't want to bring the plunger for the Sawyer Squeeze, but all information I have gathered that is the absolute best way to clean the filter 💧💧👍
Thanks so much Pie and Rusty. Both your gear tear down videos are fantastic. So good I am transcribing your lists to check and keep my gear in check (fear creeping adds weight). Of the dozens of videos I watched, yours are the best. The backpackers I'm building my list from are Pie, Rusty, and with some input from Sei So, Dan Stenziano, Trinity Wells, Andrew Skurka, and Adventure Allen, . Keep posting Pie and thanks to you both. Adventure on sirs!
Yeah using that other apple product and carrying a whole other device for much more weight than a bigger battery makes much more sense. Just giving you shit lol.
Love the balance of lightweight and comfort. I may be crazy for not just buying from Walmart but I believe that it's important to understand that you are voting with your money. Walmart is not known for ensuring that their manufacturing supply lines are fair or sustainable. I'd rather pay more for peace of mind in knowing that I am not contributing to unfair treatment of workers. It's also by supporting these megacorporations rather than smaller companies that we find that there are less alternatives to places like amazon and Walmart. Once they choke out all competition, they have free reign to do whatever they want.
Wow. Congratulations Rusty. I met you when I was section hiking in VA on the AT. Back then I remember you saying your favorite piece of gear is your trekking poles. Didn’t see any in this video.
@@trevor_corey8037 no such thing tbh. What worked for this guy might not work for others and vice versa. Some triple crowners prefer ultralight, some like more comfort. It all comes down to preference
great video, just wish people would leave the damn bluetooth speakers at home. I don't think people realize how far sound travels, or they do and just dont care.
pieonthetrail the problem arises when the sound travels far and there are people hiking a half mile behind you. You don’t even know that they’re there yet they have to listen to your music. ( I mean “you” in a general sense.)
I use the small body glide stick instead of A+D. I know it weighs a few ounces, butt it's SO worth it. I started to feel a little chafe at the start of a 15 mile day and put that on. I'll never hike without it again
Congrats! Totally agree with you on the crocs - when I get into camp is when I want cushioning and comfort. Love the dryer sheet idea; plan to throw a few of those to help the long trips (sleeping bag, clothes bag, etc...).
Really enjoyable and useful. I am looking at European high mountain trails like the Corsican GR20 and Pyrenees GR100/11 etc Gradually I am changing out all my old pack gear from rugged heavy ish 4 season to lighweight. Its refreshing especially because i hate a heavy pack in the mountains. Thanks
Hi, great report. Rusty seems to be a great guy as well. :) I miss however a couple things: -list of the things Rusty has; -total weight of his pack; Thanks in advance
Thank you for a gear list that's not UL. All the same otherwise. Great to see a hiker's kit list with a variety of ideas and inspiration. Scrubby for cleaning yer pot is one I'll be using. Nice one.
Thanks a lot, very helpful (I am preparing for the CDT 2021). I don't see the reference for the rain pant that you show, would yo please give it? Where to buy them?
Congratz on the TC Rusty! Only other person I have ever seen carry the stainless steel dish scrubber. Been using one for three or four years now - you nailed it with everything you said about it. Let me know if you ever need replacement parts for that JetBoil SolTi.
Congrats man! What weight/temp bag did you use and did you find it sufficient? How about snow pack in any areas? Did you ever feel the need for any additional snow gear/insulation? I know 2017 Wyoming snow pack was fairly high last year and I wondered if that was affecting some early hikers. Although I'd rather have it on the ground than falling from the sky!
Yeap, nothing fancy or ultralight-expensive-hiking-cottage-snobbery....you sir are the perfect example of no-BS....of course, you are in excellent shape after all that hiking so carrying a few extra pounds is not an issue, more so if you are comfortable and satisfied.
"Cleanest pot on the trail" you might be my new go to just for that comment right there! Like everyone cooks with their heat on soooooo high! Like are they trying to burn the air to outside of their cookware??🤣🤣
when i camp 1 of my little cheats is i dont like taking caned food i want the food but not the can so i empty the can into a ziplock bag i do this for alot of reasons but mainly this i can get water from almost any source almost but even mud puddles whatever i bring it to a light boil and just put the food like beef stew thats in the bag and put the bag right in the water and heat it that way then i dont have to clean my cookware and i use the water to wash out the bag and we all know there is tons of uses for a ziplock bag. a kind of bonus is if the water is clean enough after you finish cooking with it u can drink it but i like to use it for a bird bath u know what i mean its a huge plus to wash youself before sleeping i atleast sleep better i have also used the hot water in a bottle as a little personal heater in my sleeping bag usualy by my feet anyways sorry for the long comment but i dont do this often so please grammer Nazi's please cut me a lil slack lol love peace chicken grease
So if I carry a External frame backpack that is 5 lbs... empty but my trail weight is 20 lbs...does this make me an Ultralight backpacker? What is your Trail weight?
Thanks for posting thus video...not sure he will see this but the rest is aimed at him; More than being a triple crowner...congrats on the award for the "Cleanest Pot on the Trail" award 3 years running!!! Haha, that made me laugh. Congrats bro! Great video!
if you are worried about keeping hydrated maybe consider carrying powdered pedialyte? way healthier than gatorade, straight up electrolytes n good stuff for maintaining n restoring hydration.... also great for hang overs :)
hotwalrus7 As far as I know Andrew Skurka is the only one who's done it, although there might have been others en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Western_Loop
Too bad Rusty didn't have a RUclips channel when he did the three trails. Would love to see if there's a pandemic. 2... where is, whats Rusty doing now ? Thx !
Come say hi on IG - @pieonthetrail or get my free ebook on pieonthetrail.com/
This dudes a genuine hiker! Does it cause he loves it… not for the attention! Really appreciate that in a world where vanity is supreme
What a breath of fresh air amongst the ultralight sameness!
You speak from my heart...
Zpacks Zpacks Zpacks
"ultralight" yeah, bringing a licence plate, a trowel and a jetboil...
@@Francois_Dupont you don't get what he said
@@Francois_Dupont ....the guy completed a triple crown, so I'd say he was light enough and probably happy with his choices.
I've probably watched over 100 of these 'What's in my pack?' style videos over the years. I dunno why but this is my favorite for sure, you seem like you'd be awesome to hike with.
"I just put my finger right in there" hahaha. I just love this guy's honesty. You would be so cool the backpack with
lol. too funny. love his frankness. and his opinion of half buffs vs. full buffs. and the fact he's a hoarder, love it. :)
Do what you gotta do
Bro, you were great in Cast Away.
I'd believe you if you told me this guy was 25 but also 55...such a mystery. Hats off to him on the TC!
@SC EM but occasional beer (sauce) is good for you. Just don't drink to wash the blues away or you will find yourself drowning
This made me feel a lot better about carrying my Kelty Salida tent and sleeping bag. I’m new to backpacking and it just seems wasteful to toss out perfectly good gear when that tent has been working for me for five years, in order to save a pound or two.
A pound or two on your back makes you stronger. Carry the gear you own, you love. If you bought it, use it. the perfect gear setup is bullshit. If you're strong at heart and mind, you are physically strong. not to quote nike, but, "just Do it"
Pretty down-to-earth. I like the no nonsense selection of items - larger more comfortable tent, larger pack with room to spare, nothing special in the clothing (although it seemed pretty minimal for the northern CDT and PCT trails)
It is nice to see a triple crowner who is not obsessed about joining a certain mfg "gear cult" The "cult members" seem to have forgotten that it is about the hiker.......not the gear.
Thank you for taking the time to make the video and good luck in the future.
1st person I have ever seen besides myself that carrys A and D . Lifesaver.
Rusty what an awesome personality you have. You are the essence of "keep it simple stupid." You are like everyones best friend. Like to buy you a beer sometime and listen to your stories. Thank you for the vid and happy trails.
I am hiking the PCT this summer, and am using the ULA catalyst. Nice to see this awesome fella using it. I already had the catalyst before planning the PCT, and was considering switching out for a hyperlight, but not anymore
Covered everything in your pack, and explained each piece as needed... Thanks for sharing
I like the philosophy of "the balance between keeping the weight low and maintaining a certain level of comfort". Interesting how different people have their uncomfortable moments...the whole using my finger to apply suave for butt chafe is mortifying, but grabbing any old soap and rubbing off the first micro-layer to get to "new" soap is no problem.
I think you can be UL and still have the same level of comfort. The big difference is the expense. For example I have a Tiger Wall tent and also a Duplex. Both tents are very nice for one person, the Duplex is just way lighter but also much more expensive. Same with my 20 degree guilt, plenty warm but way more money that his sleeping bag. I am older, in my 60s and love long distance backpacking but I need my pack super light to make up for my older body which also has lots of worn parts from skiing, mountain biking and rock climbing to much. Going UL has been a game changer for me. We all use what we need. I find it very interesting what people carry and also what they eat. I am always learning. I like his buff idea. I also like the iPod idea. I need to get mine back out. Thanks so much for that one.
I hope to thru hike all three eventually, and hopefully many more. Just have to wait until I'm a little old and retired. Sucks.
Really love this! Love that you made this video AFTER your hikes, feel like I’ve seen so many gear vids before hikes which to me doesn’t help me as much as something like this does. Prepping for my first thru hike (LT) and this has been incredibly helpful. Happy trails!
pieonthetrail nope, hoping to start late August. 🤞🏼
How'd the Long Trail go? I did it in 2003
Rusty..you’re way too cool. Love the sunblock stick idea , the loofa and how honest you are. Thank you!
Its cool to see that not everyone is going with the metagame of the same gear. Gear should be personal, keep it as light as you can but don't feel the need to get what everyone else has.
It’s so fun to so what different people wind up with, especially which luxury items people choose. Thanks for the video.
It really is!
lol I like that Wyoming License plate on your backpack.
I love how everyone packs their own little comfort items like the iPod for example. Just little things that keep the mood up when it gets tough out there ya know. Audio book are so much easier and you get more variety in a smaller package then trying to pack physical books with you 😅
Congrats for the truiple crown!
Love to no frills, simplicity of your gear setup!!
He explain how he would use each item in his bag which makes perfect sense. A lot of people don't want to bring the plunger for the Sawyer Squeeze, but all information I have gathered that is the absolute best way to clean the filter 💧💧👍
A lot of great ideas ! Logic without pretention, nice presentation. Really tuned in.
This is my favorite video on the internet.
Thanks so much Pie and Rusty. Both your gear tear down videos are fantastic. So good I am transcribing your lists to check and keep my gear in check (fear creeping adds weight). Of the dozens of videos I watched, yours are the best. The backpackers I'm building my list from are Pie, Rusty, and with some input from Sei So, Dan Stenziano, Trinity Wells, Andrew Skurka, and Adventure Allen, .
Keep posting Pie and thanks to you both. Adventure on sirs!
This guy Rusty is a mess and I adore him! "I'm a creature of comfort and a bit of a hoarder." and so much more. Thank you for be awesome.
Using an iPod to save phone battery is genius. Crazy that you're the first to suggest it to me
Yeah using that other apple product and carrying a whole other device for much more weight than a bigger battery makes much more sense. Just giving you shit lol.
@@TheREALMuad-dib at 1.3 oz. the iPos Nano actually IS lighter than a larger battery bank. Having to charge your phone nightly is really inefficient.
@@seanprintz2971 1.3oz of battery is much more useful than a single use item but you can argue if you want.
Great gear list video! I love seeing how 'creatures of comfort' pack, it's a refreshing change to the UL wanking contests.
Good video. Just right amount of information, without being long winded. Thank you.
Love the balance of lightweight and comfort. I may be crazy for not just buying from Walmart but I believe that it's important to understand that you are voting with your money. Walmart is not known for ensuring that their manufacturing supply lines are fair or sustainable. I'd rather pay more for peace of mind in knowing that I am not contributing to unfair treatment of workers. It's also by supporting these megacorporations rather than smaller companies that we find that there are less alternatives to places like amazon and Walmart. Once they choke out all competition, they have free reign to do whatever they want.
What an accomplishment to have done all three trails. That is what I consider a real accomplishment.
A real accomplishment is submitting an 8000m peak. Walking is not a feat.
@@karupt422 Yes, certainly, climbing an 8000 meter peak is a "Real" accomplishment. But surely your list is not defined by this feat alone.
Wow. Congratulations Rusty. I met you when I was section hiking in VA on the AT. Back then I remember you saying your favorite piece of gear is your trekking poles. Didn’t see any in this video.
Great vid! I disagree on the long buff being unnecessary, I like to double mine up and wear it as a light hat.
I like a long buff to cover my whole face when take down/putting up a tent in a cloud of midges in the Scottish summer.
Could you please give me some more details on your rain pants. Where can I purchase them ?
love the simplicity of your gear. Not the best of the best, but it got you thru! (a little hope for us broke college kids haha)
Got him triple crown status, I’d say whatever he brings is the best of the best by default.
@@trevor_corey8037 no such thing tbh. What worked for this guy might not work for others and vice versa. Some triple crowners prefer ultralight, some like more comfort. It all comes down to preference
Wow! Gongrats on your triple crown achievement! I just stumbled onto your Chanel but be sure I will be gone back to view your adventure.
great video, just wish people would leave the damn bluetooth speakers at home. I don't think people realize how far sound travels, or they do and just dont care.
Where do you live? Because whenever I go out, there's no one for miiiiileeesss.
pieonthetrail the problem arises when the sound travels far and there are people hiking a half mile behind you. You don’t even know that they’re there yet they have to listen to your music. ( I mean “you” in a general sense.)
I use the small body glide stick instead of A+D. I know it weighs a few ounces, butt it's SO worth it. I started to feel a little chafe at the start of a 15 mile day and put that on. I'll never hike without it again
OMG I love this guy!!!
Congrats on the TC!!!👍🏻👏🏻. Excellent video⛺️
Congrats! Totally agree with you on the crocs - when I get into camp is when I want cushioning and comfort. Love the dryer sheet idea; plan to throw a few of those to help the long trips (sleeping bag, clothes bag, etc...).
Please consider doing the American Discovery Trail...
Happy trails brother
Congrats Rusty on the Triple
This is my favorite gear video ever.
super cool to watch
Finnaly!! Sunscreen stick is making it around! What a great piece of equipment! SPF 50 Boo Ya!
Really enjoyable and useful. I am looking at European high mountain trails like the Corsican GR20 and Pyrenees GR100/11 etc Gradually I am changing out all my old pack gear from rugged heavy ish 4 season to lighweight. Its refreshing especially because i hate a heavy pack in the mountains. Thanks
Great idea with the brush pad.
seriously helpful.... all the little things that everyone else keeps out are what im intrested in.
Hello my outdoors friend, great gear loadout. Thank you very much for sharing. 🤗
Really enjoyed this. Honest and refreshing.
Hi, great report. Rusty seems to be a great guy as well. :) I miss however a couple things: -list of the things Rusty has; -total weight of his pack; Thanks in advance
I appreciate that he carries AD ointment, that stuff my miracle cure all to chapped lips, small cuts and scratches, and thigh rub that us gals get.
How did rusty learn so much about this gear? How long has he been a professional hiker?
Thank you for a gear list that's not UL. All the same otherwise. Great to see a hiker's kit list with a variety of ideas and inspiration. Scrubby for cleaning yer pot is one I'll be using. Nice one.
I've watched this vid like 10 times now. ❤
was looking at sleeping bag DIYs and happened across this gem. nice job. and nice snapple rusty ;)
I know this video is super old but I’m curious about the license plate. Does it make your bag sit upright or protect the fabric?
Great video, very likeable!
What was the name of the Japanese rain pants? Bowsaw?
Thanks a lot, very helpful (I am preparing for the CDT 2021). I don't see the reference for the rain pant that you show, would yo please give it? Where to buy them?
Cleanest pot on the trail for three years? Now that's an accomplishment.
Congratz on the TC Rusty! Only other person I have ever seen carry the stainless steel dish scrubber. Been using one for three or four years now - you nailed it with everything you said about it. Let me know if you ever need replacement parts for that JetBoil SolTi.
John Abela did
Thanks! Glad you made it all the way!!
What again is name of rain pants? I didn't quite understand. Thanks in advance.
wosawe
Congrats man! What weight/temp bag did you use and did you find it sufficient? How about snow pack in any areas? Did you ever feel the need for any additional snow gear/insulation? I know 2017 Wyoming snow pack was fairly high last year and I wondered if that was affecting some early hikers. Although I'd rather have it on the ground than falling from the sky!
at 5:16 "put it right in there" i love it hahaha
The 'no pants' review thing is really catching on 😂
also- great review! appreciate your pragmatic approach
Always cool to see someone dialed in for all 3 trails...awesome video bro..
Love your list watched a few different videos and you actually considered the rediculous prices of some things
Great review from a real hiker (too many posers out there).
Yeap, nothing fancy or ultralight-expensive-hiking-cottage-snobbery....you sir are the perfect example of no-BS....of course, you are in excellent shape after all that hiking so carrying a few extra pounds is not an issue, more so if you are comfortable and satisfied.
I think I ran into you on the trail I was on a Nola course in Wyoming and saw a guy with a Wyoming listens plate lol
Rusty is awesome. I want to learn more from him.
Do it. Do it.
Just when you think you've seen every tip and trick possible something new jumps out at you: good bye sticks, hello stainless steel scrubbies! 💡
the real deal here... Thanks for sharing
"Cleanest pot on the trail" you might be my new go to just for that comment right there! Like everyone cooks with their heat on soooooo high! Like are they trying to burn the air to outside of their cookware??🤣🤣
when i camp 1 of my little cheats is i dont like taking caned food i want the food but not the can so i empty the can into a ziplock bag i do this for alot of reasons but mainly this i can get water from almost any source almost but even mud puddles whatever i bring it to a light boil and just put the food like beef stew thats in the bag and put the bag right in the water and heat it that way then i dont have to clean my cookware and i use the water to wash out the bag and we all know there is tons of uses for a ziplock bag. a kind of bonus is if the water is clean enough after you finish cooking with it u can drink it but i like to use it for a bird bath u know what i mean its a huge plus to wash youself before sleeping i atleast sleep better i have also used the hot water in a bottle as a little personal heater in my sleeping bag usualy by my feet anyways sorry for the long comment but i dont do this often so please grammer Nazi's please cut me a lil slack lol love peace chicken grease
So if I carry a External frame backpack that is 5 lbs... empty but my trail weight is 20 lbs...does this make me an Ultralight backpacker?
What is your Trail weight?
Thanks Pie for recommending this video I found it to be very useful and informative.
Good job on the video and congrats on the triple crown.
Thanks for posting thus video...not sure he will see this but the rest is aimed at him;
More than being a triple crowner...congrats on the award for the "Cleanest Pot on the Trail" award 3 years running!!! Haha, that made me laugh. Congrats bro! Great video!
Not too many 70 ltr packs on the cdt this year.
I bet!
Congrats on the Triple !! What is next?
That would make an awesome video series!!
what a character, would be great if he had a channel
Congrats on the triple...
im gonna have a hard time with water weight i think, I'm used to drinking well over a gallon a day and that will get very heavy over dry stretches
if you are worried about keeping hydrated maybe consider carrying powdered pedialyte? way healthier than gatorade, straight up electrolytes n good stuff for maintaining n restoring hydration.... also great for hang overs :)
Nice change from the usual anal UL approach and from an experienced thru hiker. Hike on brother!!
Would you consider the Catalyst to much pack for AT?
I want the shorts!
I like this guys style.
How much would you say all of this weighed?
Also - do you know anyone who has hiked up the CDT, then over to the top of the PCT, and down the PCT?
hotwalrus7 As far as I know Andrew Skurka is the only one who's done it, although there might have been others en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Western_Loop
That knife is an "Old Timer" 100% recognize it from here ...
Good choice...
Congrats Rusty !!! Thanks for sharing Pie :)
Too bad Rusty didn't have a RUclips channel when he did the three trails. Would love to see if there's a pandemic. 2... where is, whats Rusty doing now ? Thx !
LEGEND! greetings from slovakia
5:10 know where I can find one of those ointment jars?
Loved the R/V and congrats. No medical kit?