Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 21 hours ago
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Gear in this video:
Featherstone Tent: alnk.to/a45HEav
Outdoor Vitals Tent: alnk.to/5FcL7MT
Amazon Quilt: amzn.to/3GdXGni
Flextail Sleeping Mattress: amzn.to/445z8pE
Featherstone Sleeping Mattress: alnk.to/3co9oGa
Klymit Sleeping Mattress: amzn.to/46ifZSK
Sawyer Squeeze: alnk.to/fHnX2E4
Cnoc Vecto: alnk.to/5Q7w6Y9
Lifestraw Peak Squeeze: amzn.to/4etO0l9 (on sale)
AquaTabs: amzn.to/3I4a6Pe
AquaMira: alnk.to/7X6BSOl
NiteCore NU25: amzn.to/3I4a8qk
NiteCore NU27: amzn.to/3ZVTyin
Toaks 750ml Pot: amzn.to/3I6xyvi
BRS-300T Stove: amzn.to/44qhYls
FireMaple G2 Pot and Stove bundle: amzn.to/45HB6xH
Pot Thermometer: alnk.to/cHP4mWa
Naturehike 65L pack: amzn.to/4kg7D1s
Fizan Trekking Poles: amzn.to/3ImY7Mw
Good ultralight backpacking gear can easily cost thousands of dollars. But is it necessary to spend top dollar when your looking to get lighter equipment to help you shave weight and hike further? I challenged myself to find ultralight backpacking gear that could hold up to the rigors of real backpacking trips for less than $600 dollars total and keeping my baseweight under ten pounds. Turns out, I found a some real gems.
Many of the above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. This is a great way support creators you enjoy!
If you'd like to work with me, you can reach me at erichanson@thestation.io
Chapters
Intro: 00:00
Tents: 00:31
Sleeping Mattresses and Quilt: 05:42
Water Treatment: 11:12
Electrolytes: 15:25
Illumination: 16:41
Cookpot and Stoves: 18:12
Backpack: 21:06
Trekking Poles: 24:00
Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to DrinkLMNT.com/ERICHANSON to get your free sample pack with any purchase (and try the Lemonade!)
Gear in this video:
Featherstone Tent: alnk.to/a45HEav
Outdoor Vitals Tent: alnk.to/5FcL7MT
Amazon Quilt: amzn.to/3GdXGni
Flextail Sleeping Mattress: amzn.to/445z8pE
Featherstone Sleeping Mattress: alnk.to/3co9oGa
Klymit Sleeping Mattress: amzn.to/46ifZSK
Sawyer Squeeze: alnk.to/fHnX2E4
Cnoc Vecto: alnk.to/5Q7w6Y9
Lifestraw Peak Squeeze: amzn.to/4etO0l9 (on sale)
AquaTabs: amzn.to/3I4a6Pe
AquaMira: alnk.to/7X6BSOl
NiteCore NU25: amzn.to/3I4a8qk
NiteCore NU27: amzn.to/3ZVTyin
Toaks 750ml Pot: amzn.to/3I6xyvi
BRS-300T Stove: amzn.to/44qhYls
FireMaple G2 Pot and Stove bundle: amzn.to/45HB6xH
Pot Thermometer: alnk.to/cHP4mWa
Naturehike 65L pack: amzn.to/4kg7D1s
Fizan Trekking Poles: amzn.to/3ImY7Mw
Good ultralight backpacking gear can easily cost thousands of dollars. But is it necessary to spend top dollar when your looking to get lighter equipment to help you shave weight and hike further? I challenged myself to find ultralight backpacking gear that could hold up to the rigors of real backpacking trips for less than $600 dollars total and keeping my baseweight under ten pounds. Turns out, I found a some real gems.
Many of the above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. This is a great way support creators you enjoy!
If you'd like to work with me, you can reach me at erichanson@thestation.io
Chapters
Intro: 00:00
Tents: 00:31
Sleeping Mattresses and Quilt: 05:42
Water Treatment: 11:12
Electrolytes: 15:25
Illumination: 16:41
Cookpot and Stoves: 18:12
Backpack: 21:06
Trekking Poles: 24:00
