Lightweight Backpacking Gear for Mountain Hiking

In this video, I walk through my gear during a 9-day summer trek in the high mountains of the western US.

More detailed notes at the companion article over at Backpacking Light: https://backpackinglight.com/mountain...

*** 32 oz DCF Tent - http://bit.ly/32iSFQQ
*** 14 oz down quilt - http://bit.ly/32fGdkG
*** reg/wide high comfort sleep pad - https://snp.link/dcd0040e
*** pillow - https://snp.link/0d1a2767

Clothes:
*** bug-proof, ultralight shirt - https://snp.link/e6ba7bef
*** bug-proof, ultralight, stretch, durable pants - https://snp.link/9b1a55a0
*** 3 oz long underwear - https://snp.link/149f58f4
*** 7 oz synthetic insulated jacket - http://bit.ly/32jvINm
*** 4 oz windshirt, ultra-breathable - https://snp.link/59f294de
*** 4.5 oz rain jacket - https://snp.link/6214ee22
*** 3.5 oz rain pant - http://bit.ly/32nwj0x
*** UL mountain running shorts - https://snp.link/662027a4
*** UL mountain running tank - https://snp.link/06a08f8f
*** 1 oz merino beanie - https://snp.link/d09d035c

Footwear:
*** durable trekking socks - https://snp.link/8b31de81
*** trekking/approach shoes for alpine rock Class 2-4 and scrambling - https://snp.link/7ac38b11
*** balm for blister and maceration prevention - https://snp.link/9bec6bea

Packing:
*** full Dyneema/DCF hybrid expedition pack - http://bit.ly/32gON2x
*** DCF zippered pods for gear organization and void-free packing - https://snp.link/a1039785

Cooking & Hydration:
*** small but reliable stove (not BRS) - http://bit.ly/32lTfgK
*** 1.8 oz titanium cook pot - https://snp.link/f5d59ffe
*** custom titanium lid for pot - http://bit.ly/32eiwsQ
*** carbon fiber pot grabber - http://bit.ly/32fORzF
*** ultralight, cheap, durable folding utensils - https://snp.link/0a80f609
*** 2L bottle for in-camp use - https://snp.link/193b0108
*** 16 oz bottle for hydration salts - http://bit.ly/32hUnBS
*** my hydration salts - stay hydrated w/less water intake - https://snp.link/38648397
*** fast, instant, reliable, light water filter - https://snp.link/a6af01ba
*** backup water treatment - https://snp.link/ab83756a
*** lightweight food storage for bears - https://snp.link/9dc0764f
*** 5mil zip mylar food storage bags for odor-proofing - https://amzn.to/32iVfq0

My favorite filling, calorie-packed, quality packaged foods from this trip:
*** salmon - https://snp.link/8670b86c
*** savory breakfast grans - https://snp.link/cf7de919
*** red bean chili - https://snp.link/8c512b65

2 oz fly fishing rod (tenkara) - http://bit.ly/32fQw8n

Electronics:
*** training/gps/compass watch for recording HR, route, miles - https://snp.link/9788b788
*** integrates with my training software - http://bit.ly/2HBFd2e
*** RELIABLE and TINY satellite text communicator - https://snp.link/033b6e80
*** photo/video taken with an iPhone XS and Moment lenses

Chair:
*** 15.6 oz - the most comfortable and lightest full chair - https://snp.link/ce617c79

Related Resources at Backpackinglight.com:
*** Comparing the two most popular chairs - http://bit.ly/2HDC9CV
*** Canister stove reviews, performance comparison, gear guide - http://bit.ly/2HCkefV
*** Podcast: tent-bound in a storm - http://bit.ly/2HDCdTb
*** Gear guides: pillows - http://bit.ly/2HAG43x
*** HMG pillow review: http://bit.ly/2HCgZoF
*** Rationale for my backpacking footwear: http://bit.ly/2HC98rk

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