Backpacking Gear Weight-Saving Hacks (Because that Bear Can is HEAVY!)
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- My Tahoe Rim Trail thru-hike is coming up and I'm grappling with some backpacking gear changes. The TRT requires a bear canister now (it used to be mandatory only in the Desolation Wilderness, now it's the whole Tahoe Basin.)
That bear canister is heavy, so I'm looking for incremental changes that save grams - because everything weighs something! If I'm smart, the weight savings will offset the increase in pack weight from the bear can.
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I am addicted to post trail gear videos please!😊❤
Thank you. I’m 60 and am planning the JMT this summer and am working on how to lighten my load as well.
Yes! Love to see a gear list thank u!
I’ve been looking for cheap, easy, and lightweight camp shoes. I’ll try those. Thanks.
I’d love to see a gear video before the trail and after.
Planning on the TRT next year. A gear list would be great. Thanks.
yes, saving weight really takes looking at a lot of small changes - and as you said, has the added benefit of improving overall efficiency on the trail.
A somewhat radical consideration that might save some noticeable weight is to consider a solar panel. Until recently, I thought that I would never use one, but I had a planned longer trip where I didn't want to carry more than one 20,000 mAh battery bank but just one would not have carried enough total charge. After some research, I did test a panel and decided to use it on the trip. Worked FINE !. I carried one 3 oz solar panel and one 3 oz 5,000 mAh bank - as well as shorter cables exactly as you described. I also eliminated the wall charger for a total savings of well over 6 oz (and possibly 8 oz).
The panel claimed 10W, but was more like 5W and it does take at least 8 hrs to charge the 5,000 mAh bank. On my trek, it worked fine - and we had two days of constant rain (hurricane Hillary). It kept my SLR, watch, InReach, phone and MP3 player all fully charged and I ended the trip with a nearly fully charged battery bank.
Good luck on the Tahoe trail !
Just discovered your video! Enjoyed this one. I would love to see your full backpack list! Do upload that and walk us through your entire system! Also keen to see your video of this hike using these gear :)
i’ll be on trail in about two weeks as well! you made some great swaps and i’ll work on the same!
I take one USB C cable and tip (no connecting cord) to convert that to the garmin watch connector and that has a key ring loop which I put a thin loop on to keep track of it. The power bank has both USB A and C. So for the USB micro items I only need a short cord for night charging. The charger only needs one USB C port so is much lighter than a multi-port one.
Would love to see a gear breakdown as in the cost of each
Oh wow that's amazing. This is useful for ordinary travel as well rather than hauling unnecessary stuff. Thanks!
Great job Joey! Cannot wait to follow the TRT thru hike. Happy Hiking
New subscriber here - I also just purchased a bear vault (the BV450) to hike 50 miles on the TRT in August. My son is doing the whole trail and we are meeting up for TC CCW to echo chalet. When are you going? Thanks for the "traveling with your pack" video - I used your amazon link to order the IKEA 2 pack of covers.
Great to hear about the Tahoe trail. Would like to see a full loadout at some time. Always enjoy your videos.
I did the TRT three years ago and I used an umbrella a lot. The sun is merciless, and with so much of the trail is exposed, I was thankful to have that umbrella. With the heat we have been dealing with over the last week, and the extended forecast, it might be something to consider. Yes - it adds weight and I know you are trying to cut back. LOL! How are you handling the water carries? Are you planning to stash water anywhere? I can drop off some gallon jugs of water if that is something you need, Have a great hike. It is an amazing trail!
Thanks! I’m starting at Spooner and hoping to avoid a really long carry. I’ll be able to tote about 4 liters, but I hope I wont need to!
Looks like a great hike! Looking forward to seeing the trail through your lens. Thanks for the video.
Really looking forward to your Tahoe Rim coverage. I wanted to go this year but a broken ankle has set me back a few months.
Oh no! Get well soon.
Hope it cools off a bit for you, it's been a crazy scorcher here in Sacramento for over a week. Really looking forward to your Tahoe Rim; it's so close for me and might be doable.
For a 2-6 hour hike, do you think a cheap Amazon backpack is ok, or is it best to get a high quality one?
For a short day hike, an inexpensive or even a borrowed or gently used pack is fine. If you expect to hike regularly, you’ll probably want to find a quality pack that meets your needs. It doesn’t have to be expensive, but should fit well and carry your gear, water, etc. comfortably.