super simple - incredibly effective - - great advice. Also - please keep promoting picking up trash - - so important to preserve our environment and outdoor playgrounds.

Glad to hear you promoting trash pickup; Ive been doing it for yrs but seems like a never ending job....

@TheUltralightMindset

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely a never ending battle. Thanks for making a difference!

@hrrrrrrr2084

3 жыл бұрын

Agree! What I saw today was beyond what you could imagine. I could not pickup all that trash alone in that forest. I would have need a forklift, two tipper lorries, and at least a month of work....

@TheUltralightMindset

3 жыл бұрын

@@hrrrrrrr2084 Yikes...

I’ve always wondered this, thanks for sharing this info Scott.

@TheUltralightMindset

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

Thanks for sharing. I do the same thing.

Dan Becker wished he would have seen this Video before he went into the Smokies with the Schill brothers. Use compactor bag Kids :) Even if you have a Dyneema Pack - they will leak eventually

@TheUltralightMindset

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. Been there, done that myself....👍

Thx for sharing

being binge watching your stuff... I'm gonna run out soon since you don't have a whole lot. Have you considered talking about food? maybe some healthy stuff you pack. I would like to see that.

@TheUltralightMindset

2 жыл бұрын

Another compliment....thanks again! Yes, I will absolutely do a food video. Standouts lately have been.... Altroute Meals - great ingredients, small package, less waste and space in pack, tastes great! Food for the Sole - lunch/sampler packs. Great for lunch or coldsoak options, great ingredients, tasty! Protein Puck - Medium size bar, high protein and calories per ounce. Comparable to Green Belly but costs $2.50 vs $8.50 And they taste awesome.

@TheUltralightMindset

2 жыл бұрын

Also, if you use Instagram I'll be posting tips, info, and everyday shenanigans there as well......👍

the old trash bag works great for certain situations but idk why dry bags have been getting alot hate I still feel like they have there place not like im going camping with one but for day packs on a trip with river wading or kayaking they seem decent

@TheUltralightMindset

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Whatever works.

Enjoy your videos. I was surprised you rolled up the trash compactor bag around the quilt and stuff it into the bottom of the backpack. Why not put the rest of your gear, in particular clothes in the compactor bag and then roll it nearer to the top. That's the model I use with good success, although I never thought of your approach. Thx.

@TheUltralightMindset

3 жыл бұрын

I always put my quilt, clothes, and pillow in the compactor bag. Those are items I wont need until I make camp. Sometimes I will put my pad and my puffy jacket inside the compactor bag if I know its going to be very wet, lots of prolonged rain, etc. My packing looks something like this from top to bottom: Food bag Puffy Jacket and/or Alpaca hoodie Shelter Compactor bag The items to the left of my pack in the video are my shelter (silver) and my food bag (green). I hope that helps.

Wow three spam lol i use the same or the huge SWD Roll top lunch box basically a small DCF pack liner with both never had wet gear that was in side. Great video brother and i agree there is no such thing as completely waterproof packs

@TheUltralightMindset

3 жыл бұрын

I saw that lunchbox liner in your video. Looks interesting.

@mischiefonthetrail8961

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheUltralightMindset when the sleep System and shelter vid comes out next week u will see the size of it

Great video as always. Have you ever used nyloflume? I've use one for my lightweight backpacking for a couple years now and have never had a hole. Sounds crazy but I've had a couple holes in my trash compactor bags before that. I still use the trash compactor bag "without the holes" in the winter when I need more room and more gear. We have a camp that we hike to that's only a mile in so I bring the kitchen sink.

@TheUltralightMindset

3 жыл бұрын

I have used a Nyloflume bag. They work well, but I do prefer a trash compactor bag. I feel like they are a bit more robust, easier to find, easier to see your gear because of the bright white, and I can easily check for holes by holding it up in the light and looking inside for pinholes.

When reading the title I thought you meant "rainproof". Oh well, you go next-level lol

@TheUltralightMindset

3 жыл бұрын

Rain will certainly get inside your pack, just as well as river water.

@hrrrrrrr2084

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheUltralightMindset True Once went for a day walk under the rain Regular Eastpak backpack waterproofed with Atsko water-guard spray Ended the day with moisture inside the bag and some drops of water at the bottom Nod bad for something that is originally clearly not waterproof.

is it the new Liteaf X30L that we see at the end of the video ? Any presentation soon ? Is it in VX07 or VX21 ? I would also be happy to see a compare with the curve/multidays 35L. I do use the multidays 35L and still hesitating on which size to order mine (X30L or X30L). About keeping my stuff dry I usually use nylofume bag (it light and pretty stong) and when travelling on coach or plane I do use the zpacks airplane case which have dual purpose

@TheUltralightMindset

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that's the Curve X30 liter. VX07 body. VX21 bottom. I would look at the overall dimensions, width depth, before you decide on a pack size. I hiked with the 20 liter Multi most of last year and loved it. The X30 is the same dimensions with a slightly taller roll top. Nice to have the flexibility in the roll top for extra food. I'll have a full review and comparison soon. Thanks for commenting...👍

you shoud try Ortlieb Backpacks. 100 % waterproof!! I mean 100 %.

Hi are these comfortable ?

On the subject of backpacks, but not really related to moisture... I saw a liteAF bag. How do you manage a bear canister with that pack? I'm trying to decide between the LiteAF framed pack and the hyperlite framed. Weight seems negligible, but it seems the LiteAF isn't as wide so it can't accommodate a bear canister where the hyperlite can.

@TheUltralightMindset

3 жыл бұрын

That's a 20 liter pack in the video. Too small for a bear canister. I haven't hiked with a bear canister in a while, but I used the BV450 in the past. I'm sure it would sit on top of the LiteAF 35 liter, 40 liter, etc. The adjustable Y strap should hold it. A piece of Gossamer Gear 1/8 inch pad does wonders for holding things in place.

@jackcrackerman

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheUltralightMindset appreciate the reply! That's what I was afraid of. Doing 5+ days and having that much food weight (at least the first 2 days) weighing down the top of the pack seems a bit concerning. I guess a solution would be to keep the contents in my pack and only load it into the bearvault at night or when dropping pack.

ive got sierra designs flex capacitor and after rain it gets wet inside very very much

@TheUltralightMindset

2 жыл бұрын

No worries. Just use a trash compactor bag as a liner. Put everything you need to keep dry in the C Bag at the bottom of your pack and roll it down tight....👍

So you don't put your sleeping stuff in its own dry bags? I have been moving in that direction but nice to see someone else doing that. Mainly I hate the way the dry bag is shaped and it seems like I am missing so much room with dead space.

@TheUltralightMindset

3 жыл бұрын

Nope. Everything gets stuffed into the Trash Compactor bag.....👍

@jeffcarr4896

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheUltralightMindset I like that idea way better. I was going to look for a large dry bag to push them all in but that is way cheaper. I have used in the past my army dry bag. its large and works great. kind of heavy though.

@TheUltralightMindset

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffcarr4896 Give it a try. If it doesn't suit you, you can always use it as......well.....a trashbag. LOL

@jeffcarr4896

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheUltralightMindset right on. when I camp on my own property I just stuff everything in like your talking about, and I have really liked how easy it is. im pretty sure its going to be my new way. Thanks

Hi, where do you keep electronics? Kev

@TheUltralightMindset

3 жыл бұрын

In a small roll top dyneema bag.

Ok respectfully asking here. So why then do these manufacturers tout this waterproof dyneema fabric for their packs? Why dont they just brag about its durability and lightness. Seems to me with your logic which I believe to be sound that it would be better to just get the lightest durable pack out there and put a compactor bag in it and save some money compared to shelling out for a dyneema pack. But sure seems that so many are raving about the dyneema and they always mention the waterproof nature of the fabric. Am I missing something? Is there maybe a significant weight savings by having a fabric that doesnt absorb the water when your hiking in the rain or something? I personally love the idea of a waterproof pack and kinda thought that thats what was so special about dyneema packs and thats why they existed at the price point they do.

@TheUltralightMindset

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, dyneema is waterproof. Meaning the material will not absorb water. Its amazingly light and incredibly strong. But, even with taped seems water can eventually get into the pack, in my experience. Dyneema packs pros: They are incredibly lightweight. They are very durable. They don't absorb water and hold water weight. They are printable. Bottom line. They weigh less.

@ChristopherMarshburn

3 жыл бұрын

While I don’t trust my HMG Junction alone to keep my gear dry (I use a compactor bag too) it sure is nice to be able to hike in the pouring (often windy) rain without a pack cover and not worry about it absorbing water and thus getting a lot heavier. Couldn’t do that with my ULA Circuit.

@duncdunc76

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheUltralightMindset got it, I really enjoy your chan, youve got great entertaining and knowledgable content! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and perspective👍

@duncdunc76

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChristopherMarshburn Makes sense, especially for weight savings. In my younger days I used to just put all my stuff in a dry bag inside my Gregory pack and not worry about putting on and taking off the rain cover. This also allowed me to get the pack wet in water crossings if necessary and have no worries. As I get older I do look at weight savings more seriously and dyneema fabric packs seem to be the cats meow as long as you can afford the investment.