Hey everybody! Today I want to run you through six of the dumbest decisions I made when I first got into lightweight/ultralight backpacking, with the hopes that it will help you avoid making the same mistakes. Thanks for watching, and hope you enjoy it!

BACKPACKING GEAR I USE OR TALK ABOUT
Foam pad: https://www.montbell.us/products/disp...
Inflatable pad: https://geni.us/SESk6T (Amazon)
45 deg sleeping bag (new model): https://www.montbell.us/products/disp...
20 deg sleeping bag: https://zpacks.com/products/20fclass...
7 deg sleeping bag (new model): https://www.montbell.us/products/disp...
38L pack: https://mountainlaureldesigns.com/pro...
55L pack: https://mountainlaureldesigns.com/pro...
3 person tent: https://zpacks.com/products/triplextent

CAMERA GEAR USED TO SHOOT THIS VIDEO

Waterproof camera backpack: https://geni.us/PAftnR (Amazon)
Lightweight, fullframe camera: https://geni.us/HyNJK (Amazon)
Wide zoom for vlogging: https://geni.us/jBbeUq1 (Amazon)
Mid zoom for broll: https://geni.us/PeuC (Amazon)
My mic: https://geni.us/fvbT0E (Amazon)
Lightweight tripod: https://geni.us/fFSFX (Amazon)
VNDs for shooting outside: https://geni.us/BuxS1BH (Amazon)

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