Thank you for sharing. I hiked the Kungsleden this year and when I came back home immediately bought a ASPC camera, due to lack of zoom capabilities of my phone. Next year I am planning to go back (this time probably mostly only Sarek) and your teardown helped me a lot to optimize my gear.
Since years I'm using Waldies Topas Shoes.. similar as Crocs, for the furt. I think a little bit lighter than Crocs. Size L weight 270g. Extremly durable. I use my pair every day at home for years. Extrem fast to dry and perfect camp shoes.
Interesting, thanks! 🙏🏼 The Skinners sock shoes weigh 246g, but the issue with them, as discussed, is that they're so slow to dry after crossing a river, so I end up carrying some river water with me, so to say. I've since changed to net/mesh shoes weighing 200g, which I show in my "2024 Gear Update" video in this channel. That said, your choice of shoes is very interesting, as they are likely more comfy than mine. Cheers!
@stigfloberghagenphotography Thanks! It just so happens that, right now, I'm shooting a gear update video in my livingroom, covering gear changes triggered by Comfort vs Ultralight.. 🤓 Will probably publish it in a week or so.
@@onefoxstudio TQ for your kind feedback 🙏🏼 It's PGYTECH's camera clip "Beetle". Since then, however, I have made some changes to my camera gear - eg now using a small gimbal camera (instead of a GoPro) simply attached to my shoulder strap using velcro, which I will later share in another gear video (probably in end Oct after a Nepal hike).
Thankyou for the no bullshit gear walkthrough, more sensible thank most ultralight people. I recently sold all my Panasonic micro 4/3rds camera gear as I found it too heavy, that was only 1 KG :) But no tripod though, only a small pedco ultrapod i would strap to my hiking pole when I wanted something steady. I do miss setting up compositions and making proper pictures though..
Thanks for your interesting comment 🙏🏼 One motivation for me to at all go UL was that I've twice suffered from a herniated disc in my back, but I also value comfort and being able to actually enjoy a hike, so for me it's a case of trying to find the right balance. Soon gonna try out the new Nemo Moonlite Elite camp chair, to see if the extra camp comfort balances out carrying the extra weight. Cheers.
@dgmstuart I drilled a hole, folded a cut piece of 'foamy rubber' over the edge, then fastened it with a screw + nut. Pretty straightforward if you're a handy DIY person.
Nice video, really good foundation. For the duct tape, I store it wrapped around my hiking poles, keeps it handy and protected. Do you think the 4 nitecore are lighter than one larger capacity anker battery pack ? I started by carrying a smaller battery and a solar usb charger, but most recently swapped to only one larger battery which is fine for eight or even 10 days with just an iphone to charge.
TQ for your feedback 🙏🏼 I started out with 2 x 10kmAh Nitecore on an earlier, shorter hike, coz my thinking was, and still is, to never have just 1 single powerbank, for redundancy reasons, i.e. I'll never loose all of my recharge power at a failure. Besides my smartphone, I have batteries in 2 cameras, 1 mic, 1 sat device and sometimes 1 drone that I may need to charge. If 1 powerbank fails I can still charge but just have to prioritise which device(s). Then, for my Sarek hike it just so happened that I added 2 more of same Nitecore 10k mAh, but technically speaking I could prob have changed to 2 x 20mAh instead and maybe reduced a little bit of weight. Anyway, for now I can scale from min 2 x 10k mAh for a shorter hike, up to 4 x 10k mAh for a longer one 🤓
Hello man, i hope everything is good. How was the Xmid pro 1 performing in sarek? was it any hard winds and what about the condensation? im really close to buying either the xmid pro 1 or the hilleberg enan
@@rudolfgunnarson hallå hallå, I'm very happy with my Xmid 1 solid, as it is really steady in strong winds, provided (of coz) that you manage to secure your stakes firmly in the ground (or use rocks etc). I prefer the 'non-Pro' Xmid as I can during rain take down a still dry inner tent and fully pack my BP with everything else that's still dry, shielded by the fly, and in the end it's only the fly itself that's wet and goes on the outside of the BP.
@@retireeinthewild-5905 Oh okey i see, didnt know u were scandinavian, okey i see, have u ordered anything from outdoorline.sk i just find the site cause the xmid solid isnt sold on any swedish site and dont want to pay customs
@rudolfgunnarson I've never used outdoorline.sk. I'm Scandinavian but spend a lot of time in Malaysia. I bought my Xmid 1 Solid directly from Durston/Kaviso in 2022, delivery to Malaysia, when it had just been introduced, and other online stores didn't yet have any stock. I reckon that purchasing from online stores in EU will still include some EU customs duty already baked into the price, but never explored this option as I, at the time, most of all wanted fast delivery to Malaysia before the 2023 hiking season.
Really enjoyed your hike video. One of the best Sarek videos I’ve seen. Flower identifications were great. This gear breakdown is detailed and also avery helpful. What kind of boots do you wear? Didn’t see a close-up but they look like Salewa?? Thank you for sharing👍🏻 🇨🇦
Nice boots. Meindl is a brand we do not often see in Canada. Unfortunately they only have retailers in the USA. I also need wide boots, so it’s good to know another recommended brand. Thanks and looking forward to your next adventure 👍🏻
As I recall, when I last looked at portable solar panels, I found the possible power generation to be too low. E.g. 5-10W for a ~100-150g panel. I would have had to go up in size & weight to make it worthwhile, and then the extra weight carried would in my view have been too much of a 'gamble', coz enough sun light to get the rated W isn't guaranteed. I may later review the situation, but probably not for 2024.
Update: I realised it's the 6W version that weighs 140g, while the 18W is 390g, so I'll still wait with longer before getting a solar panel. Anyway, thanks for bringing up this interesting topic 🙏🏼
Hey, Thank you for your helpful video. How did the Headnet go? Did any mosquitoes gone thru? I'm asking, cause I'm not sure whether I should take the ultra fine mesh or the ultralight version.
TQ for your kind comment 🙏🏼 My SeaToSummit Nano was sufficient for me, no mozzies got thru. Just have to wear a cap/hat that keeps the net at some distance from your skin. Enjoy your hike! When are you going? This year I'll go to Lofoten, but will surely be back to Sarek another year.
@@retireeinthewild-5905 Great thank's. Mid August this year. I plan to go for 6-7 Days. Either from Ritsem to Saltoluokta (crossing Spijkka) or from Aktse to Saltoluokta (alongside Rapadalen). Enjoy the Lofoten! A stunning area!
TQ! 🙏🏼 I use OsmAnd Pro (paid subscription) and it's been sufficient for me wrt navigating (downloaded a number of maps around the world) and recording my trail. I also have the TopoGPS app (free version), with a map over the specific area I'm currently hiking, as it's sometimes easier to read or have more/different info than OSM.
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Thank you for sharing. I hiked the Kungsleden this year and when I came back home immediately bought a ASPC camera, due to lack of zoom capabilities of my phone. Next year I am planning to go back (this time probably mostly only Sarek) and your teardown helped me a lot to optimize my gear.
Since years I'm using Waldies Topas Shoes.. similar as Crocs, for the furt. I think a little bit lighter than Crocs. Size L weight 270g. Extremly durable. I use my pair every day at home for years. Extrem fast to dry and perfect camp shoes.
Interesting, thanks! 🙏🏼
The Skinners sock shoes weigh 246g, but the issue with them, as discussed, is that they're so slow to dry after crossing a river, so I end up carrying some river water with me, so to say.
I've since changed to net/mesh shoes weighing 200g, which I show in my "2024 Gear Update" video in this channel. That said, your choice of shoes is very interesting, as they are likely more comfy than mine.
Cheers!
Another great video and insights 🙂👍
@stigfloberghagenphotography Thanks! It just so happens that, right now, I'm shooting a gear update video in my livingroom, covering gear changes triggered by Comfort vs Ultralight.. 🤓
Will probably publish it in a week or so.
Superb video. Just out of curiosity what is the quick release plate you’re using on your chest strap ?
@@onefoxstudio TQ for your kind feedback 🙏🏼
It's PGYTECH's camera clip "Beetle". Since then, however, I have made some changes to my camera gear - eg now using a small gimbal camera (instead of a GoPro) simply attached to my shoulder strap using velcro, which I will later share in another gear video (probably in end Oct after a Nepal hike).
Thankyou for the no bullshit gear walkthrough, more sensible thank most ultralight people.
I recently sold all my Panasonic micro 4/3rds camera gear as I found it too heavy, that was only 1 KG :) But no tripod though, only a small pedco ultrapod i would strap to my hiking pole when I wanted something steady.
I do miss setting up compositions and making proper pictures though..
Thanks for your interesting comment 🙏🏼
One motivation for me to at all go UL was that I've twice suffered from a herniated disc in my back, but I also value comfort and being able to actually enjoy a hike, so for me it's a case of trying to find the right balance. Soon gonna try out the new Nemo Moonlite Elite camp chair, to see if the extra camp comfort balances out carrying the extra weight.
Cheers.
Hi - do you have any details about the rubber modification on your trowel? I’ve been feeling the need for something similar
@dgmstuart I drilled a hole, folded a cut piece of 'foamy rubber' over the edge, then fastened it with a screw + nut. Pretty straightforward if you're a handy DIY person.
Nice video, really good foundation. For the duct tape, I store it wrapped around my hiking poles, keeps it handy and protected. Do you think the 4 nitecore are lighter than one larger capacity anker battery pack ? I started by carrying a smaller battery and a solar usb charger, but most recently swapped to only one larger battery which is fine for eight or even 10 days with just an iphone to charge.
TQ for your feedback 🙏🏼
I started out with 2 x 10kmAh Nitecore on an earlier, shorter hike, coz my thinking was, and still is, to never have just 1 single powerbank, for redundancy reasons, i.e. I'll never loose all of my recharge power at a failure. Besides my smartphone, I have batteries in 2 cameras, 1 mic, 1 sat device and sometimes 1 drone that I may need to charge. If 1 powerbank fails I can still charge but just have to prioritise which device(s).
Then, for my Sarek hike it just so happened that I added 2 more of same Nitecore 10k mAh, but technically speaking I could prob have changed to 2 x 20mAh instead and maybe reduced a little bit of weight. Anyway, for now I can scale from min 2 x 10k mAh for a shorter hike, up to 4 x 10k mAh for a longer one 🤓
Hello man, i hope everything is good. How was the Xmid pro 1 performing in sarek? was it any hard winds and what about the condensation? im really close to buying either the xmid pro 1 or the hilleberg enan
@@rudolfgunnarson hallå hallå, I'm very happy with my Xmid 1 solid, as it is really steady in strong winds, provided (of coz) that you manage to secure your stakes firmly in the ground (or use rocks etc). I prefer the 'non-Pro' Xmid as I can during rain take down a still dry inner tent and fully pack my BP with everything else that's still dry, shielded by the fly, and in the end it's only the fly itself that's wet and goes on the outside of the BP.
@@retireeinthewild-5905 Oh okey i see, didnt know u were scandinavian, okey i see, have u ordered anything from outdoorline.sk i just find the site cause the xmid solid isnt sold on any swedish site and dont want to pay customs
@rudolfgunnarson I've never used outdoorline.sk. I'm Scandinavian but spend a lot of time in Malaysia.
I bought my Xmid 1 Solid directly from Durston/Kaviso in 2022, delivery to Malaysia, when it had just been introduced, and other online stores didn't yet have any stock.
I reckon that purchasing from online stores in EU will still include some EU customs duty already baked into the price, but never explored this option as I, at the time, most of all wanted fast delivery to Malaysia before the 2023 hiking season.
Really enjoyed your hike video. One of the best Sarek videos I’ve seen. Flower identifications were great. This gear breakdown is detailed and also avery helpful. What kind of boots do you wear? Didn’t see a close-up but they look like Salewa??
Thank you for sharing👍🏻 🇨🇦
TQ for your kind comments! 🙏🏼
My boots are Meindl Terlan GTX wide fit, and they have been very comfortable for my wide feet 👍🏻
Nice boots. Meindl is a brand we do not often see in Canada. Unfortunately they only have retailers in the USA. I also need wide boots, so it’s good to know another recommended brand.
Thanks and looking forward to your next adventure 👍🏻
Have you ever considered an ultra light solar panel? For example Luonterra Fusion Flex 6 is only 140 grams.
As I recall, when I last looked at portable solar panels, I found the possible power generation to be too low. E.g. 5-10W for a ~100-150g panel. I would have had to go up in size & weight to make it worthwhile, and then the extra weight carried would in my view have been too much of a 'gamble', coz enough sun light to get the rated W isn't guaranteed.
I may later review the situation, but probably not for 2024.
P.S. I see that the one you mentioned is rated 18W, so later, I'll probably look for any tests of it, TQ.
Update: I realised it's the 6W version that weighs 140g, while the 18W is 390g, so I'll still wait with longer before getting a solar panel. Anyway, thanks for bringing up this interesting topic 🙏🏼
Hey,
Thank you for your helpful video.
How did the Headnet go? Did any mosquitoes gone thru?
I'm asking, cause I'm not sure whether I should take the ultra fine mesh or the ultralight version.
TQ for your kind comment 🙏🏼
My SeaToSummit Nano was sufficient for me, no mozzies got thru. Just have to wear a cap/hat that keeps the net at some distance from your skin.
Enjoy your hike! When are you going?
This year I'll go to Lofoten, but will surely be back to Sarek another year.
@@retireeinthewild-5905 Great thank's.
Mid August this year. I plan to go for 6-7 Days. Either from Ritsem to Saltoluokta (crossing Spijkka) or from Aktse to Saltoluokta (alongside Rapadalen).
Enjoy the Lofoten! A stunning area!
Great video! Which (offline) map do you use?
TQ! 🙏🏼
I use OsmAnd Pro (paid subscription) and it's been sufficient for me wrt navigating (downloaded a number of maps around the world) and recording my trail.
I also have the TopoGPS app (free version), with a map over the specific area I'm currently hiking, as it's sometimes easier to read or have more/different info than OSM.
I don't have a spork. I just use a very cheap plastic spoon.