Ultralight Backpacking Is Really Expensive – How Much My Gear Cost
I hear all the time how expensive it must be to buy ultralight gear, so I decided to go through everything I use on my own trips, and see what it all cost! With the catch of comparing it to a more traditional setup.
I’ve used this gear in some cases for 7,000 miles and hundreds of nights spent outdoors backpacking without needing a replacement. So when considering overall cost you also have to look at the value it has given.
I’m not looking to pick fights, just have fun, and look at all the cool options. I’m happy to see anyone getting out there regardless of their style.
THE BACKPACKING GEAR I USE:
Backpack –
Cell Phone –
Sun Hat –
Hiking Shorts –
Trekking Poles –
Shoes –
External Battery –
Dual Port Charger –
Flashlight Handheld –
Flashlight necklace –
Watch –
Rain Jacket –
Socks –
Sunglasses –
Food Bag –
Toothbrush –
Tarp, stakes, beanie, gloves –
Jacket –
Wind Pants –
Quilt –
Sleeping Pad, Groundcloth –
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Although the sleeping pad is a bit extreme, I appreciate this I don't care attitude and a fresh air in this commerically immersed ultralight world.
I love my inflatable pillow. Will never leave it behind.
Hey Jupiter, what’s your thoughts on the infamous hyperlite packs? Love your videos glad to have recently stumbled upon your page
Day hike out of the Shenandoah valley, oodles of trails within 40 minutes, old Mtn. Hardware runner’s pac, perhaps my mini filter, and a bite to eat. Many times with nothing at all. Sleep in my comfy bed and shower each night. Ride my maxi scooter to and fro. My biggest expense is footwear. It’s great! Gotta enjoy the walk or you’re missing it. Happy Trails!
Now I use a silnylon tarp 4×6. You dont really need a 7×9 that's a huge tarp.
When I started backpacking I bought a huge backpack. A Gregory whitney 95 for $450.
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Buy a sleeping pad people! It is worth the extra 100-150 bux
I guess you don't cook or eat anything? Also, how do you make water potable?
is there a reason you clip your top before rolling ? seems like it would be more permeable?
This is such a flex video with really weird comparisons.
I am really tempted to start camping with a tarp, but unfortunately here in Greece we have issues with bugs big time. Mosquitos, flies, ticks and other bugs are a nightmare and there is not much you can do about it, so for me tarp is not an option :/
I do see the Ospreys and Marmots going on sale, while the small cottage brands almost never do. The MSRP doesn't tell the whole story. You can get a 2.5 lb down sleeping bag in the REI member's sale for $150, but you'll easily pay at least another $100 to get below 2 lbs.
This is not to say that you can't do ultralight on a budget, but I don't think the cost difference is pure fallacy either.
Thank you, i wish i would have found you before i bought all my gear. I have a base weight of 14pounds. Now i feel like i am carry too much.
That sleep system has to be the most uncomfortable way to backpack camp ever. Do you really get a good nights rest/sleep with it?
Sorry my friend, your purchase price is still exorbitant but I guess you live in and buy American gear. I am in New Zealand and at the current conversion rate my UL pack complete gear cost me a mear $305 US equivalent. My most expensive item was the Mackpac Fiord backpack on special at $95 NZ ($68.50 US). Question: Are you being ripped off big time?
What about water purification/filtration?
Nah
You can't compare a tarp to a tent. They have totally different features.
How on earth does a tarp keep you as dry as a tent when there's horizonal rain in 40 mph winds?
Ultralight itself is not expensive. But transitioning to it is.
Is this what shitty advice looks like ??? , a $200 Tarp
the more lightweight you go the more comfort you sacrifice.
i just camp for a day or 2 so i dont care about weight i got a 65l backpack weighs a ton sometimes, mostly the important stuff.. like bottle of vodka and some coke lmao
You clearly haven't been caught in 70mph winds or slept around snakes, scorpions & insects. Nice light setup though. 🙂
i just picture someone in a field mid freak random rain storm freezing cold totally uncomfortable convincing themselves how happy they were to save 6oz. lol.
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I use and highly recommend a Kelty Tioga or a Kelty Trekker…both Backpacks are guaranteed for life…even a Zpacks warranty is about a year or one through hike…you can still carry a 10 lb base weight or less with these…I own both designs…if Kelty never made Backpacks 99.9999999999 of thru hikers or Sauntering Backpackers wouldn't exist today. . .Kelty Backpacks started the modern Backpacking movement. . .I am a Sauntering thru Backpacker…
P.S. Who was the people that set 10 lbs or less as Ultralight? Was there a committee that voted on that information? Or did somebody just come up with a arbitrary number that they thought look good. . .?
I always learn something from your videos…
I get it. To each his or her own…I'd be amazed if I got 15 minutes of sleep using your setup….dude wtf this that thing you're using for a pad lolololol
What’s your considerations about hammock?
Why even carry anything really? If you just carry a filter and water, dry soak you should be able to go with just a fannypack. Plan the hike to reach motels.
Great video my friend. I think a more fair comparison instead of using your tarp since it takes a lot of skill, would be comparing a Zpacks Dyneema Composite tent. I don’t know of anybody that is ultralight that does not use Dyneema. Be blessed. John
That exit off the beach chair got me good! I’m crying laughing 😂
No water filter?