Join us as Reuben breaks down his ultralight backpacking kit — a 4.5 lb base weight system he’s refined over years of experience and over 100 nights a year sleeping under the stars around the world. From alpine treks to remote jungles, this minimalist setup proves that you don’t need a heavy pack to thrive outdoors.
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This was really interesting, thank you for sharing! I like his ideals, though I’d like to incorporate them utilizing less plastic, particularly for things I’ll be heating up, like the fosters can. It’ll take some thinking, though, as a quick brainstorm is not giving me anything that would be as functional or light as the fosters can without the plastic lining.
Does Fosters have a plastic lining? or other beer cans?
At least in the US, all aluminum cans do. I can’t speak to the situation in other countries.
I think I will stay with a titanium pot.
What does he do about critters? No tent or bug net sounds scary.
You need to be in a dry climate to not need bug protection. Where there are bugs, either a mosquito net tent (example: Sea to Summit Nano Mosquito Net) or a bug bivvy (example: Borah Bug Bivy).
Thank you. I don’t mind being hot, cold, or damp but I can’t stand bugs on me.
There are a lot of good lightweight tents as well. If you want to sleep well and don’t like bugs, a tent is a better option.
I’ve only ever gone car camping, but this stuff appeals to me. Thank you.