Whats In My Pack | My Wild Camping & Backpacking Kit.
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- Gear loadout of my wild camping and backpacking kit.
Wondering what's inside my rucksack? This video covers the backpacking and wild camping gear I carry when out on multi-day backpacking trips such as my recent ‘Cape Wrath Trail’ adventure or the 'West Highland Way'.
But it is also the exact same items I would use for an overnight solo wild camping trip out in the hills and mountains.
The only items not shown was the camera equipment that I would use for my photography and filmmaking.
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Audio Capture - 'Rode Video Micro'
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Torch - 'Olight H2R'
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Summer Rucksack - 'Gregory Optic 58'
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Winter Rucksack - 'Osprey Kestrel 68'
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Sleeping Mat - 'Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Large'
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Sleeping Bag (Summer) - 'Vango Venom 400'
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Jacket - 'Montane Extreme Smock'
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Gloves - 'Montane Prism'
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Clothing - 'Abisko Trekking Tights'
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Footwear - 'Salomon X Ultra Trek GTX'
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Just seen on Faceboook. Anybody interested in the Delta Pegs they have discount going at the moment with code for 10% off for all delta pegs - SPRING2020 . deltagroundanchors.co.uk/products/delta-strong-tent-pegs?fbclid=IwAR26rTgHXjAkj5pQOY1qFbz5FWmBq4PBqXArboztXeNJFVgarzgSxx95USQ
Just ordered a set...£10.71 for four 👍
Just ordered some 😊
Aaargh, I paused the video and bought a set before finishing the video and checking out the comments and this post! Doh - never mind! lol
Incredibly useful video! Lots of really good tips in there, thank you!
Yet another great informative video love the quick points about the filter and the wear on the trousers helps with decisions to purchase awsome
Very enjoyable as ever ray. Was keen to hear more about the jacket so I’m glad you went over that.
Very interesting video Ray. Really enjoyed that. I have one of them Rib packs. The only colour I could get it in was camo. I think I got one of the last ones. Thanks Steve
Hi Ray, nicely explained. I'm a big fan on mountain equipment jackets will definitely check this one out thanks.
Stay safe.
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Some good stuff especially though anchors
Nice vid Ray. Like the website that breaks everything down. I have the Forclaz down jacket (in olive green) and I was really impressed with it too. I tested it up Ben Ledi in early January with a hellish wind chill and it done the job. For £40 ye can't go wrong 👍
Atb
Martin.
Brilliant and honest kit reviews. I have followed 2x of your kit choices (Mountain Equipment Propellor but Ron Hill version and the Salomon Ultras) so far and I have to say they are amongst the best pieces of kit I have used ever.
Look forward to your next kit post Ray ;-)
Great video, really helpful - thanks for sharing your kit list 👌🏻🍻
Thanks for watching, Atb.
Ordered the shorts for winter running, many thanks for the tip!
Enjoy!
Really interesting insight Ray... thank you very much :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great gear review.
Love all your videos and the scenery in Scotland it’s Amazing.
Glad you enjoy it! Atb
Cheers Ray. Really enjoyed a look at your kit. Hoping for a couple of days up Glencoe way shortly so always good to get tips from a pro. ATB.
Wouldn't class myself as a Pro, lol. Atb
Really enjoying your vids Ray. Great info and advice - thanks very much. Hope your legs are feeling better. Must be my school boy mind but had to laugh at the sight of your Schnozzle Pump Sack inflating in a rather rude way at 15:10 secs....
LOl, I know :) Atb
Great stuff Ray, as always. Live and do most of my tramping along California's Central Coast but planning for the CWT. I especially appreciate the stark contrast between what gear is standard for you (delta pegs, quality raingear, etc.) ... we've not had rain here since March (not an exaggeration) so raingear, gaiters, and even tents are an afterthought and usually only brought out mid-October or so.
... though I must admit carrying foul-weather gear for half the year means I have have extra space for libations! ;-)
Thanks for watching. Sounds an amazing place to go exploring though. Hope you get to experience the CWT soon. Atb
Great video Ray. I’m going to show this my Dad. He’s a keen hill walker in the Lake District and he’d be really interested in some of this. I’d be interested in getting hip one of those GPS locators with the light for Christmas. Cheers mate
Awesome video
I definitely stole a lot of tips from this video
Thanks very much my friend
One of the best kit video's out there
Awesome 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Joe from the USA. Enjoying your videos. I use the befree as well. The reason it clogs up is because minerals in the tubes crystallize. Soak it for 24 hours in a 10% bleach solution and that will fix the flow problem. Also when you clean it after trips use distilled water instead of tap water.
Thanks for the info. Atb
Thanks a lot for this tip Joe Hikes. I really love the Kadadyn BeFree filters and have bought more than one replacement filter in my time using them, I had come to accept the eventual slow filter rate and had two old filters which I had written off. Your explanation on why the filter clogs up and recommendation to soak is the first solution that I have found (of many that I have tried) to actually work. I was not keen to use bleach, so informed that the answer was to soak in a dilute solution I found a tip to use 10% malt vinegar solution instead, which worked a treat. Thanks a lot for the info.
Good video mate, im a little more of a gram snob, but im usually trying to move fast and dont have the camera gear, the message of being safe is very wise, especially in our changable Scottish climate! All the best
Thanks for watching Kev. Atb
Thanks for this. It was very informative. I especially like the combo of leggings / waterproof shorts. I never thought of that. I will give it a try. All the best, Richard
Glad it was helpful! Atb
Great point about the Scottish climate vs. comfort and weight. Wish more people had that perspective with their gear recommendations and reviews etc.
Thanks for watching. Atb
There is no way I could do 6 nights in the Highlands with a decidedly wet & tad breezy forecast packing only the gear folk who have very obviously spent 0 time here in winter give as shakedown alternatives.. in fact I'd pay good money to see some of them try it 🤣 yes my pack may be 2lbs heavier than they take but by gawds ill be warm, have dry socks each day & can stop and make hot chocolate anytime the weather starts to get me puggled.
@@artbyashley6613 Not even thinking of winter, some of the summer conditions can be bad enough! :)
@@Jimaroid aye aa they bams that go summit camping for CZcams content then later post the videos detailing how they were washed out, hypothermic & their Nike's trashed.
Aye there's a dam good reason I decided not to taken in Ben Nevis on Sunday, I still remember taking in all major weather patterns last time we went up & that was in August.
Brilliant Ray. I was looking forward to the burning of the boots though! maybe you can do a wee video on the 5th of November! Your ME jacket is like hens teeth..no one seems to have it in stock which I guess is testament to the quality. Cheers..... Paul.
Shakedry is amazing. I have a cycling jacket with it and I'm saving for a running/hiking version. Only problem is the price but the performance is second-to-none.
Also wish they would make hiking trousers as well. Atb
I do like that waterproof jacket. Atb. Hardy
You should take a look at the LiteAF curves with a full suspension. I use the 46 litter. It’s light weight and feels great on the back.
Nice one Ray always good to see what kit people use no matter what what I do I just can't get my wight down just had two nights out in Northumberland tent camping and still had 25kg on my back mind I did take 4 cans and two hip flasks 😂😂 atvb jimmy 😎😎👍👍
Take what you want mate to enjoy the experience. My kit has been years of keeping weight down more so as I carry lots of camera gear and needed to get overall package manageable. However I do need to get myself a hip flask ;) Atb
Great video, I've just received a Ribz pack, going to pack my camera kit (EOS M50) in it.. It took about 6 days to get here from the states...
Hope you like it and it serves you well. For me it is the one bit of kit I couldn't do without. Atb
I love the G4-20 . Try using Gossamer Gear 1/8 thinlight pad in the back instead of the pad that came with it. It is bigger and lighter and then u can also ditch the other pad u carry in the front mesh pocket. It also makes a great pad for under an air pad (if you use one)
Thanks, will take a look. Atb
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks Ray. Very interested in the Mountain Equipment jacket I’ll certainly take a look. You didn’t mention the inov8 boots. Are you doing a separate video on those. 😉
Not sure as a friend from work wanted to try them. He just goes out for short day hikes and as yet hasn't had a blister :)
Thanks Ray informative video you have some great gear ,your pack seems to get smaller and lighter every video you do .
Will start getting heavier now we are heading into winter ;) Atb
Ha, I just finish packing my pack (after pulling everything out of it at 4am and stripping 8oz off the weight 🙃) and heres you unpacking.
Great video, waffle free and to the point. Could other kit reveiwers please take note
Thanks, Atb
Some very good tips
If only I could get my weight down
Army Bergen’s way a ton on there own
I have a Katydyn Be Free too and I'm sure I read somewhere that they can get clogged by calcium build up from the water. Someone used one of those 'Calgon' - type washing machine tablets to break down the calcium and said they got it working again. Might be worth a try before shelling out for a new filter? ATB, Chris
Might give it a go. Thanks for advice. Atb
Might get a propeller jacket 👍
Backpacking gear I carry for 3-season use when out on multi-day backpacking trips such as my recent ‘Cape Wrath Trail’ adventure.
Do you always use the inner with the duomid? I can understand it for the midges? But when they're not out why not save the weight?
@@doctorfeelgood4819 Because of the gap along the outside of the tent. If you have a 6" gap around the perimeter the wind can blow through and you will feel it chill you. For the sake of a few hundred grams the inner cuts this down and keeps you warmer. This is more important in the winter as the inner nest increases the temp inside the tent a few degrees and keeps the biting chill off. Just my preference and my own comfort levels. Many like to not use an inner but I like a little bit of comfort. atb
Hi Ray,
Another great video 👍
You mentioned the waterproof shorts and over trousers...do you ever wear gaiters to keep your lower legs dry?
I don't like wearing waterproof trousers, but hate my shins getting soaked...drips in to the top of my boots!
If you watch my Cape Wrath videos I wear a set of Salomon ankle gaiters but that's it. Never been a fan of big gaiters. Atb
Maybe just a handkerchief or bandana over the top of the opening of your water bottle when filling up your katadyn will help preserve the filter longevity.
Possibly. The thing is that I did make sure to take water from a fairly clean running supply such as fast rivers, waterfalls so to be honest shouldn't really need to pre-filter. But you could be right. Atb
@@RS.Outdoors I do agree sir, you'd expect a bit more flow rate for a much longer time, shouldn't need to pre-filter but might have too.
Great setup Ray. Really tempted with the waterproof jacket.
Could you do a in depth review of the Propellor coat. Definitely something I'd be interested in...
Will do once I get more time out with it. Atb
Now where do I buy that ME jacket ......... it looks the dogs mate , shakedry is the way forward I say . Nice loadout Ray atb Dave
Thanks for watching bud. Atb
Great video Ray. Regarding the ME Jacket, how do you find the fit, true to other ME jackets? Also have you had the chance to test it in multi wet days with a pack? I have a Lhotse but for a winter CWT trip I would love the idea of shakedry jacket that does not wet out. I have read that some people have experienced wetting out under the rucksack straps (not sweating).
Not sure on sizing as never had an ME jacket before. I am 5'10" and average size with podge ;) and large fits great. Have worn it for long days on CWT over few days and never had issue with it wetting out. No issue so far either with rucksack straps and to be honest cant see how it would wet out due to rubber coating. Atb
Thanks!
I’ve heard the Katadyn filter needs regular cycles with a bleach solution to not clog up so badly, as per its instruction leaflet. I’ve had to learn this as well, and I it sure isn’t what I hoped for. Still, it’s lightweight at least.
Have soaked in bleach, etc but doesn't make any difference to mine. When it works its great. Atb
It tends to start off great then degrade, for that reason i stick to the old sawyer. If only it lasted as long it would be the perfect filter!
is that the one Donald trump recommended ?
William Pettigrew I don’t think so. And I’m sure Katadyn can oversell quite well without him. Has everything become politics now?
I'm still waiting for the angry review of those boots you wore on the Cape Wrath trail 🤣
Disappointed the boot burning didn't feature ;)
Bit of a story to that as a friend at work who does hill running wanted to try them. So he has them at the moment. Needless to say he hasn't had a blister yet :(
Hi Ray, thanks for another really useful video, you’ve already helped me select some of my gear for getting started this year :) Do you use your Spark Sp3 sleeping bag in Scotland in the summer as well, or just in the autumn? Hope the feet have recovered by now. Thanks for all the great videos.
I got it for the cape wrath trail and has been good so far in summer. Even in summer a lot of the Scottish mountain tops can be very chilly and it has worked well. With the 3/4 zip I can use as a quilt if too hot. Have a bit of a game plan with it as well for the winter that may let me use it all year. That idea will get tested once the snow arrives. Atb
Renegade Scot Thanks for the reply Ray. It sounds like a versatile bag. I’ll be interested to hear how your game plan goes over the winter.
Looking forward to the next video. Cheers for now.
Alright mate hope you're well.
I have just watched this youtube video by "The trail hunter" and thought it might be something you'd fancy getting behind and maybe mentioning in a video.
Hope you don't mind me posting this on here.
Have seen it and may mention it or do something. I am very aware of the rubbish getting left behind by people but it is not anything new. If you go to my film link and watch from 8:50, the removal of rubbish is something I do all the time, just don't often film it. This was 4 years ago czcams.com/video/nNcyy2d-l5c/video.html
Hi Ray. Another great video, I did watch this when you first posted it but just revisited it. I just wanted to ask what your views are on Cuban fibre dcf shelters? I know you have experience with them and was just wondering what you think about longer term durability as I’ve heard a lot that you need to roll not stuff them and they don’t last as long. Just wanted to see how you have found them so far?. Cheers mike
Not sure on really long durability but you will get years and years out of it if well looked after. I have rolled mine up as it makes easier for packing. Best tent material as it doesn't absorb water, Doesn't sag when wet, stays tight and also doesn't flap like silnylon in high winds. One downside is in heavy rain they can be a bit noisier due to tight structure but if anything it helps me get to sleep. Always felt more secure in my Dcf Duomid than any other tent I have owned. Atb
That jacket looks amazing but for £240 I'll have to save for a wee while first!
Some of the kit I have is expensive, but you can find alternatives that don't break the bank. Seen people use a Frog Toggs jacket as it is lightweight and very cheap. Do some searches for it on YT. Atb
Great information i to have the DeltaGroundanckers got cort out once in a massive storm so never again i have to worry about the pegs fling out. Can you but a link to your battery pack and that jacket i like to have a good read on them thanks again
It was the Mountain hardwear Propellor jacket. Link for the battery bank. www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B073FJ6Z8D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hi Ray
Great videos, what’s the brand/name of the big folding seat mat/pad.
Cheers
It is just 2mm thick foam mat. You can get it on ebay in different thicknesses and I bought a roll of it. Just cut a piece to size that would fit in pack.
Hi. Thanks for all the videos. Apologies if you've already answered but could I please ask about footwear? Did you just put up with wet feet or did you use something like sealskin socks? Plastic bags in the boots to protect the precious dry socks maybe??
Keep making the videos, they're brill.
Cheers
Alistair.
Watch my latest film about my gear used and why. All explained in there. Atb
I was surprised how small the cook set was for something like the Cape Wraith. For hot meals on long trips do you use just the dehydrated meals in the bags, or do you take more of a cook set?
That's all I need to heat up water for my dehydrated meals and a coffee in the evening. Atb
Another informative vlog Ray cheers👍 I've been meaning to ask for a while where you managed to source the Mld duomid? I've been looking seriously at getting one having done a lot of research and comparisons with other lightweight tents, but seems when looking I can only buy it direct from the US.
I manged to source it from the UK MLD Facebook group when somebody was selling it. The only reason i got it as I also wasn't keen on buying from the US. Atb
@@RS.Outdoors cheers Ray. I'll just need to keep scouring the different groups if not might have to bite the bullet. Although it's not needed till next year now. ATB
@@Scotts_Scottish_Adventures Next year? The best time to go is coming up ;)
@@RS.Outdoors I've got my wee vango banshee for the winter which I love. Plus I've got my two kids birthdays and Christmas so I'm skint this time of year 😂😂
the amount off stuff you fitted into that 45l backpack for a week trip just shows I over packed my 95l backpack 🤣🤣 for a 1 day trip up glencoe 🤣
Its down to what you want to take mate. Nothing wrong if the gear you have works for you and your comfy when out. My kit has taken years of trying stuff out to get to where I am but to be honest it was the CWT that pushed me to go as light as I did. Atb
I've been hiking for 30 years and it's always a struggle to get everything I need in the pack and keep it below 20 kilos 😁 (never happens)
Yep, been there as well. Atb
Great video Ray. Interesting that you're sticking with the Katadyn water filter despite being disappointed in its lifespan. Is it the flow rate you like (I understand it's better than a Sawyer). Also, isn't the cap proprietary, restricting its use to (not exactly cheap) Katadyn bottles rather decanting into a standard water bottle?
Its the flow rate I do like. With the bottle high up on the strap I just need to flick up the sports cap cover and can drink whilst walking and don't need to remove it. Just turn head and squeeze the bottle for a drink. Saves a lot of time against other filters having to filter into different bottles . On the CWT I filled up 4-5 times in a day as I walked and it made getting a drink easy on the walk. Atb
@@RS.Outdoors Thanks for the detailed, helpful reply Ray. I thought it'd be the flow rate. As Roy Rogers said - happy trails!
Is 42-liter the smallest pack, within reason, that you can use, excluding camera gear? Does the 42-liter capacity include the outer pockets?
People carry less and lighter gear than this and also lot smaller rucksacks. For me this is ideal for what I carry. The capacity is for the internals and zip pocket section. Side pockets not included in calculation. Atb
Ray, have you ever actually had any real issues with ticks, especially on the Cape Wrath? I think you mentioned somewhere about spraying permethrin onto to the bottom part of your trousers. Ed
Not one yet on last major walks or overnight trips. Have everything sprayed though including rucksack or any item that might touch the ground. Atb
Could you attach the duo mid onto an MST freelite 1 to give a bigger porch area?
Really dont know mate, soz. Atb
Renegade Scot another very enjoyable video
Hi there great video just wondering what size exped pump sack you have got ?
It is just the standard yellow schnozzle one. Don't think it comes in any other size.
@@RS.Outdoors ok cheers
Hi Ray, I’m looking at getting a new sleeping bag and notice you have/had the two I’m looking at; thermarest Hyperion 20f and the sea to summit spark 3. What’s your thoughts, preference?
The Sea to Summit is far better than the Hyperion. Used the Hyperion for a couple of trips and froze my ass off even in fairly mild weather. The Sea to Summit is a great 3 season bag and still using at the moment but it is starting to struggle a little bit with the much colder weather. Just wear my down jacket in bag with me for extra warmth. Atb
@@RS.Outdoors cheers for that Ray, I was leaning towards the Sea to Summit.
Thanks Ray. Any spare underware and socks?
Yes one of each I forgot to add. Then wash others and clip to rucksack or at camp to dry. Atb
Thanks for the review. I bought a propeller jacket a few days ago. Haven't had much chance to test it yet because of lack of rain and I live in the lake district! Has your pack caused any wear on the jacket, I have read some concerns about that, although M.E. do describe it as suitable for wearing with a pack.
So far not had any issues as yet but to be honest. But not worn it a great deal as I have not been out in the rain much. Atb
Thanks for the reply. Really enjoy your videos.
Great vid but had to chuckle when repacking the stuff sack (time stamp 15.10) sorry school boy humour.
LOL, somebody noticed :) Atb
That deserves a like and subscribe
Good vid- what’s the biggest and best rucksack you have used in the winter?
Have been using the Osprey Kestrel 58 as it is a bit more rugged for putting items in such as crampons and carrying my ice axe, etc. But it is a fair weight at 1.75kg so going to see if I can use this new rucksack during the winter. If not then my Kestral will be used over the winter. Atb
Renegade Scot thanks for reply - atb
I’m looking for gloves that’d be suitable for cycling as well as hiking - need to be dexterous, and warm wet or dry. Do you think these Prisms fit the bill? They sound like they might.
The prisms are not waterproof. They are just an insulation layer for cold weather. Atb
Renegade Scot yes thanks, but do they keep warm even when wet because that’s the claim they make!Operating brakes/gears needs gloved fingers that fit in smaller places - seemingly these might?
Have you considered that your filter might need a vinegar soak rather than a backflush? Similar thing happened to me recently
Cheers Ian will give that a try. Atb
Hi Ray, quick question, what is the stuffsac you put the tent in? Looking for something similar for mine.
You may have to do some hunting as I did buy it a while ago. However this is what it is. www.outdoorgb.com/p/exped_ultralight_waterproof_compression_bags/
@@RS.Outdoors Thanks Ray
@@RS.Outdoors thanks Ray
Excellent video - thanks. Weight is very important for us to know. I'd like to know how much this kit weighs in total, prior to adding water and food. Thanks again!
- Jeff from Massachusetts
(forgive me if weight was stated and I missed it)
Go to website list link in the description. Atb
@@RS.Outdoors If you're suggesting I click on each item and search for the weight and tally it and add them up, that's a little more work than I'm willing to do. I would have thought you would simply step on a scale and come up with a total weight but that's okay. Love your channel anyway 😉.
He gave the weight at the start and he has provided a link to his lighter pack kit list which has the weights of every item and the totals by category and overall!
@@DavidWilliams-tk3dy Thanks, David. I'll watch it again. I did ask for forgiveness if I missed it but you're the first person who let me know 😊.
That midge net does it have the glasses built in, if so where from?
I got hold of it years ago as they were made for forestry workers so had built in safety glasses. Sadly can't get them anymore. Atb
@@RS.Outdoors may have a bash at making one then.
@@derekholcroft It was the safety glasses that have individual removable lenses. They cut out small holes in midge hood and the lens clipped back in held the mesh. Then trimmed round with a knife. Its getting a pair of those types of glasses that may prove difficult.
@@RS.Outdoors thanks was thinking of glueing to mesh then cutting out. Bet someone has done one on CZcams will do a search.
Where can i find the wet gear
With difficulty. Not sure why they stopped stocking the jacket. Atb
Mr Ray nice videos but it's hard for me to understand your english accent .👍🇬🇷🏴
That's because I am Scottish ;) Atb
Hi Ray, just wondering how you find the g4-20 pack? I’m looking into going frameless. Looks good. Had the levity and found it not too comfortable.
Has been good so far although you do get a very sweaty back at times due to the foam pad / back section. Think you can get a mesh back support from Gossamer instead but nobody every has one in stock to try it and not paying import costs to UK ;) Found if you go too heavy with the contents I can get a bit of a sore lower back for some strange reason. It is well made though and no issues in that regard.
Thanks for the info, fancy something a bit different. Seem reasonably priced too.