8 Pound Ultralight Gear List - Nepal 3 Pass Loop Trek
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- čas přidán 30. 08. 2023
- Hey guys!
This is my 2023 8-pound ultralight backpacking gear list for Nepal on the 3 Pass Loop. This gear could be used on anything from trekking the Himalayas, an overnighter in your backyard, to thru-hiking longer trails like the Appalachian Trail (AT), Continental Divide Trail (CDT), or the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) If you are interested in any of the gear in this video check out the links below.
LighterPack Link - lighterpack.com/r/bwg0vg
Gear In This Video
Video Shot on Iphone14 Pro - amzn.to/3o6TkW1
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Pack - The Bridge (Nashville Packs) - nashvillepack.com/collections...
Nylofume Pack Liner - www.litesmith.com/nylofume-pa...
Ombraz Sunglasses - bit.ly/3Rx3efT
Zpacks Altaplex Tent - zpacks.com/products/altaplex-...
Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad - bit.ly/3swYQmx
Gossamer Gear 1/8 inch pad - www.gossamergear.com/products...
Leki Micro Vario Trekking Poles - bit.ly/3npFnwm
Enlightened Equipment Enigma - bit.ly/34qFdwS
Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow - bit.ly/2GkJmdh
Sea to Summit Pocket Towel - bit.ly/44zZxsP
Evolved Supply Co. Mirage Sun Hoodie - evolvedsupplyco.com/supplies/...
Evolved Supply Co. Outcast Jacket - evolvedsupplyco.com/supplies/...
Senchi Designs Merlin Hoodie - senchidesigns.com/
Gore R7 Shakedry Trail Rain Jacket - amzn.to/3bYXZil
Gore Fernflow Pants - www.gorewear.com/us/en-us/fer...
Nike Pro Running Tights - amzn.to/3iKp3Dy
Injinji Socks
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REI - bit.ly/3ckUfMb
Zpacks Possum Down Gloves - zpacks.com/products/possumdow...
REI Rain Mits - bit.ly/3P2z8hk
Platypus Water Filter
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REI - bit.ly/3Em3NRM
BRS Stove - amzn.to/3iJ7bZN
SilverAnt Titanium Mug - bit.ly/3Zh0HIJ
SilverAnt Long Handle Spork -bit.ly/3Zh0HIJ
SilverAnt Double Wall Coffee Mug - bit.ly/3Zh0HIJ
Zpacks Food Bag - zpacks.com/products/bear-bagg...
4 oz Fuel Canister - bit.ly/32xDFAs
Anker 20,000 mAH Battery Bank with 18 Watt Charger - amzn.to/3STR0fb
Ear Buds - Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro - amzn.to/3n2CqCV
Olight Baton3 Flashlight - amzn.to/3v0LpcX
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Swiss Army Knife - amzn.to/2ZB9h7i
Deuce of Spades Trowel - amzn.to/3yNUxmf
Culo Clean Bidet - amzn.to/3jOGX9u
Patagonia Multi-Trails Shorts - bit.ly/44yJQ53
Under Armour Compression Shorts - amzn.to/3iEFW3y
Hoka Evo Speedgoat Trail Runners - www.hokaoneone.com/mens-trail...
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Sounds epic!
It truly was!!
Great upload, this was nice presentation! Nepas is simply something special! Happy trails bud!
Thanks for tuning in! Cheers!
This looks like a great set up for three seasons in the temperate zones. I'd be cold in this at 5000+m in Nepal though. I've been going to Nepal since the 90s and these days I do go with an 8.5 - 9lb UL kit but I always have a warmer, down puffy than you are bringing. The tea houses are unheated except for the communal dining areas and it's not uncommon to get well below freezing in your bedroom at the higher altitudes. There is a lot of down-time - no long distances or long hour hiking days as you are limited to 500-600m of ascent per night to avoid altitude sickness. While there are lots of opportunities to do small day hikes to surrounding peaks, side trails etc, there are still some long nights to get through - I'd advise bumping up your static insulation! I would also want microspikes - although mid-late Sept can be snow-free, these are the highest mountains in the world, so all bets are off!
Do you think microspikes are a good idea for the end of Oct to mid November?
I was surprised he didn't have a down puffy also. I also missed the hat. Maybe he mentioned it.
Hey Paul! I microspikes are something I may pick up before heading to Lukla depending on conditions. In the video I did mention that I am bringing a beanie and a synthetic puffy jacket called the Outcast.
Cheers!
Juice
Appreciate the tips! The Outcast is a warm synthetic puffy and combining that with the Senchi fleece I’ll be just fine. I winter camp here in Minnesota to temps way below zero so I’m very comfortable with what layers work for me. If that doesn’t translate to Nepal I guess at least you warned me!
Cheers!
Juice
@@juicehikes5436 Nice! And I realize you have tons of experience. Enjoy! The Three Pass Trek is amazing!
One final thought (and I haven't had time to re-watch so I may have missed it) but I would absolutely bring a Buff. The dust is insane and a Buff makes breathing unbelievably more pleasant, especially on the busy main drag up to Namche and again towards EBC itself. There will be far fewer people on the Three Passes and the connecting side trails.
Loved the video, as always, Ajay! Sorry we won’t get to see you before you leave; have a great trip ! Rico and I can’t wait to hear all about your adventure!! Be blessed !! We love you!
Thanks Barb!! Sorry I’ll miss you but have fun with the kids!
Great stuff as always, Ajay! Little by little you are helping me to reduce my base weight to near UL numbers. Thanks!!!
Thanks for watching Rod! Your Centennial thru hike looked amazing!
I'm going to do this trek in late October, thanks for some light packing inspiration!
You got it! Thanks for watching!
We are going on the 28th of Oct.
I love going to Aspen State Park to test my gear before a serious bike or canoe trip. Because you can't simply lift it out of the car to the campsite, it'll make you really concentrate on what you want to bring. My first winter camping trips were at this park, and a number of quickie bike over nights.
I just returned from my 11 day BWCA October solo in Saganaga to Knife Lake and back, but before going I went twice to Split Rock State Park with the gear trial in mind. (Great cliff-side campsites if you haven't tried this park.)
Afton is pretty great!
WooHoo!!!!!! Let's go get some Himalayas!!!!! 🔥
Let’s goooo!!!
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I look forward to your report after you finish. I'm headed there on the 27th of Oct.
FYI many airlines do allow the minibic lighters now in carryon. I will probably not bring a sleeping pad. Ill be using altra peak 5s.
Thanks for the tip Paul. Have a great hike in October!
Nice pack and vid! I went trekking in Nepal last fall and fell in love with the country and people. For your trip I would drop the sleeping pad and save space and weight for the massive wad of rupees you will need to carry. A lot of places only take cash.
Thanks for watching and for the tip on the pad. I’ve heard about the big bag of cash needed lol.
Time for you to upgrade to creepers from injinji bro. way, way more durable. basically imagine if darn tough made injini. they're merino blend and same price as injinjis or cheaper depending. the owner operator is cool too, just a NZ dude. easily reached by email etc and will reply.
Thanks for the heads up! I'll check them out!
Video of trip - please? Lol. I’m going to area close by in Oct. but the loop you hiked is the dream! 🐐🐂
There may be a video or two coming off this trip 😉
Highly recommend avoiding Speed Goat 5, I hiked 1,000 miles of the AT this year and went through 4 pairs. They only get 200-300 miles before the tread on them literally falls off. Even gluing them back on, I got only 340 miles on one pair before too much of the padding got lost in the woods and it was like walking on a slip-and-slide in wet conditions.
I tried a wide pair as well due to the narrow foot box and it was loose and related or not,
That pair only lasted 150 miles. Deteriorated quickly.
Wow, I hadn't heard that. Don't they still use the Vibram Megagrip they have been using on almost every version of the Speedgoats? I've had around 7 pairs of different iterations of Speedgoats and never had an issue with the bottoms wearing out pre-maturely.
@@juicehikes5436I dont know about the past iterations, I didn't use them myself, but my buddy who recommended Speed Goats to me hiked about 600 miles and was very disappointed in the 5s as well, he was replacing them every 200 miles when the cushion broke down and said he easily got 400 miles from the previous versions. More if he waited till the tread broke down.
The tread is almost made up of several different patches, instead of one larger patch, so they unglue and come completely off easily. You get to camp and realize you missing an 8th of your tread and it's long gone. And the foam underneath is super slick in wet conditions. Even if it's still hanging on, it flips inside out all the time and stops gripping.
Someone more patient in the field repairing them may be happier than I was with them. I would
Just slap on some super glue and see how long it held....which usually wasn't long.
Maybe you'll talk about this on future videos, but I'm interested in the logistics, cost, and when to go to Nepal for this hike. Is it part of a larger trip or just this hike, etc?
I may do a recap once I'm back. Darwin and I are just going to Nepal for a few weeks to do this hike.
What app do you use for the apple watch for maps?
I just use the standard Apple Maps. I have Gia but it doesn't let you do much for offline maps yet.
Not sure about shorts on that hike both for modesty and temps.
If it’s above 45F I prefer to hike in shorts if I can.