Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Join me as I pack my gear for an upcoming five-day hiking adventure along the beautiful Great Glen Way in Scotland. In this video, I break down everything fitting into my Hyperlite Unbound 55 backpack, from my sleep system and classic cooking setup to my lightweight clothing layers and a trusty rain kilt. Whether you are curious about my current ultralight choices or looking for practical tips on organising your own kit, I've got you covered before we hit the trail!
I've started sharing my routes over on Hiiker. They've kindly given me a discount via my affiliate link
https://hiiker.app/paulmessner?via=paul and then you can download to my routes here https://hiiker.app/users/6h3F8tE4psSp4WtyBUP5MUy8Bo22/hikes and use the app to navigate you. I'll be uploading all my future hikes here.
Big thank you to Ultralight Outdoor Gear for supporting us in 2026 geni.us/UltralightOutdoorGear
My current backpacking setup for The Great Glen Way:
Trail Running Shoes geni.us/UOGtopovista
Tent durstongear.com/products/x-dome-1-plus-ultralight-backpacking-tent
Backpack geni.us/UOGHyperliteUnbound55
Stove geni.us/UOGJetboilTrailcook
Quilt geni.us/UOGVesperQuilt
Sleeping Pad geni.us/UOGNemoEclipse
Mini Inflator Pump geni.us/UOGgigapump
Sambob Hoodie geni.us/UOGSamboAlpha90
Outdoor Research Helium Waterproof Jacket geni.us/UOGORHeliumUL
Pillows geni.us/UOGNemoFillo & geni.us/UOGNemoFilloElite
Little sit pad geni.us/UOGLittleSitPad
Mug geni.us/UOGS2Smug
Water bottle geni.us/UOGThrubottle
Rab Down Jacket geni.us/UOGRabmythicjacket
Darn Tough socksgeni.us/UOGDarntoughsocks
First aid kit geni.us/UOGLifesystemsfirstaid
Little towel geni.us/UOGTowel
Wilderness Wash geni.us/UOGWildernesswash
Ikea storage bags ikea.com/gb/en/p/rensare-clothes-bag-set-of-3-check-pattern-grey-black-30432502
All my other gear messner.co.uk/gearlist
Multi-day Hikes Playlists
Cumbria Way youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa49lK5YCmgcZRT1Q3_cIjR4o
West Highland Way youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa49qFqV3d99ATSR6T6bAL92U
Peak District Multi Day Hikes youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa49WHWTNtRYD5r2nkiwdNUch
Cairngorms youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa48Wxn3MGLWl3PJyEyV89Q5_
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro & The Great Glen Way setup
00:42 - Checking out the tent interior
01:57 - Packing the sleep system (Quilt & Pad)
05:22 - Pillows & gear chat
08:08 - Clothing organization & spare layers
12:00 - Toiletries & evening routine kit
13:53 - Electronics, first aid & repair bits
16:28 - Dehydrated food & stove setup
20:50 - Hats, gloves & power banks
23:39 - Packing the drone
25:44 - Side pockets, fuel & bug spray
28:12 - Attaching Leki trekking poles
31:42 - Outerwear, rain kilt & clothing layers
36:07 - Trail running shoes
36:30 - Taking down and packing the tent
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Join me as I pack my gear for an upcoming five-day hiking adventure along the beautiful Great Glen Way in Scotland. In this video, I break down everything fitting into my Hyperlite Unbound 55 backpack, from my sleep system and classic cooking setup to my lightweight clothing layers and a trusty rain kilt. Whether you are curious about my current ultralight choices or looking for practical tips on organising your own kit, I've got you covered before we hit the trail!
I've started sharing my routes over on Hiiker. They've kindly given me a discount via my affiliate link
https://hiiker.app/paulmessner?via=paul and then you can download to my routes here https://hiiker.app/users/6h3F8tE4psSp4WtyBUP5MUy8Bo22/hikes and use the app to navigate you. I'll be uploading all my future hikes here.
Big thank you to Ultralight Outdoor Gear for supporting us in 2026 geni.us/UltralightOutdoorGear
My current backpacking setup for The Great Glen Way:
Trail Running Shoes geni.us/UOGtopovista
Tent durstongear.com/products/x-dome-1-plus-ultralight-backpacking-tent
Backpack geni.us/UOGHyperliteUnbound55
Stove geni.us/UOGJetboilTrailcook
Quilt geni.us/UOGVesperQuilt
Sleeping Pad geni.us/UOGNemoEclipse
Mini Inflator Pump geni.us/UOGgigapump
Sambob Hoodie geni.us/UOGSamboAlpha90
Outdoor Research Helium Waterproof Jacket geni.us/UOGORHeliumUL
Pillows geni.us/UOGNemoFillo & geni.us/UOGNemoFilloElite
Little sit pad geni.us/UOGLittleSitPad
Mug geni.us/UOGS2Smug
Water bottle geni.us/UOGThrubottle
Rab Down Jacket geni.us/UOGRabmythicjacket
Darn Tough socksgeni.us/UOGDarntoughsocks
First aid kit geni.us/UOGLifesystemsfirstaid
Little towel geni.us/UOGTowel
Wilderness Wash geni.us/UOGWildernesswash
Ikea storage bags ikea.com/gb/en/p/rensare-clothes-bag-set-of-3-check-pattern-grey-black-30432502
All my other gear messner.co.uk/gearlist
Multi-day Hikes Playlists
Cumbria Way youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa49lK5YCmgcZRT1Q3_cIjR4o
West Highland Way youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa49qFqV3d99ATSR6T6bAL92U
Peak District Multi Day Hikes youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa49WHWTNtRYD5r2nkiwdNUch
Cairngorms youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbU28ZzUOa48Wxn3MGLWl3PJyEyV89Q5_
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro & The Great Glen Way setup
00:42 - Checking out the tent interior
01:57 - Packing the sleep system (Quilt & Pad)
05:22 - Pillows & gear chat
08:08 - Clothing organization & spare layers
12:00 - Toiletries & evening routine kit
13:53 - Electronics, first aid & repair bits
16:28 - Dehydrated food & stove setup
20:50 - Hats, gloves & power banks
23:39 - Packing the drone
25:44 - Side pockets, fuel & bug spray
28:12 - Attaching Leki trekking poles
31:42 - Outerwear, rain kilt & clothing layers
36:07 - Trail running shoes
36:30 - Taking down and packing the tent
patreon.com/paulmessner
Join our Patreon community for additional videos, community WhatsApp style chats and more. MASSIVE thanks to YOU. I couldn’t do this without your support.
messner.co.uk
WIN a FULL WILD CAMPING SETUP
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.
