My ULTIMATE ultralight backpacking gear set up!

I've finally completed my ultimate ultralight backpacking gear set up. This is no expense spared backpacking gear load out that looks at the lightest wild camping gear available but is also reasonably durable and comfy. Personally, I see most lightweight backpacking gear set ups as better-weather use only. There is often a trade off between weight and weatherproofness, comfort, durability, etc. However, ultralight backpacking gear is great for long distance thru hiking trails or if you're injured or less fit and healthy. I've done several backpacking gear load-outs for difference weights and budgets. This is the extreme end of the scale so don't be surprised with the total cost! If you want to see close ups of this 2024 backpacking gear list check out my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backpacking_uk/ Backpacking Tent – Durston X-Mid Pro 1 – 485g - £797 https://valleyandpeak.co.uk/collections/durston-gear/products/durston-gear-x-mid-pro-1-ultralight-tent Trekking Poles – Durston Z-Flick – 188g - £76 https://valleyandpeak.co.uk/collections/durston-gear/products/durston-gear-z-flick-tent-poles-pair Tent Pegs – Easton – 54g - £30 (approx.) https://valleyandpeak.co.uk/products/easton-blue-nano-6-inch-tent-stakes Backpack – Durston Kakwa 40 – 775g - £275 (approx.) https://durstongear.com/products/kakwa-40-backpack Liner – Highlander – 55g - £5 https://amzn.to/47U1ROr Sleeping Bag – Western Mountaineering Highlite - 455g - £480 https://rockrun.com/collections/western-mountaineering/products/western-mountaineering-highlite-sleeping-bag?variant=31454990088 Sleeping Pad – Exped 3R – 365g - £182 https://wildbounds.com/collections/all/products/mummy-ultra-3r-lime-green Pillow – Nemo Fillo Elite Pillow – 82g - £59 https://ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/fillo-elite-pillow/ Pump – Flextail Gear Nano Pump – 59g - £45 https://amzn.to/4gHrBBH Cookset – Unigear 450ml – 92g - £30 (approx.) https://unigearshop.com/en-gb/collections/camp-hike/products/unigear-100-pure-titanium-camping-travel-cup Stove - Forclaz MT900 – 47g - £49 https://tidd.ly/3Wk41TM Lighter – OEX Piezo – 15g - £13 https://amzn.to/4eDAbA9 Spork – S2S Spork – 9g - £10 https://amzn.to/3XIXjpn Power Bank – Nitecore NB1000 Gen 3 – 150g - £65 https://amzn.to/3ZJqbAE Head Torch – Sandmarc Pro – 53g - £40 (approx.) https://www.sandmarc.com/products/pro-headlamp USB Lead – 7g - £3 (approx.) iPhone Lead – 21g - £10 (approx.) Bag – Gossamer Gear Small Ditty Bag – 12g - £15 https://ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/ditty-small-storage-sack-with-zipper/ Trowel – S2S Nylon – 87g - £8 https://amzn.to/4eGc9UA Hygiene – 60g for toothbrush, toothpaste, earplugs, eye mash, 2 tiny towels, sponge Bag – Gossamer Gear Large Ditty Bag – 14g - £17 https://ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/ditty-large-storage-sack-with-zipper/ Filter – Katadyn BeFree – 63g - £40 https://amzn.to/3XJTr7C Bottle – Misc – 25g - £1 Hiking Gear - Carrying Spare Socks – Inov-8 – 60g - £13 Top – OMM Core Hoodie – 115g - £100 https://amzn.to/3ZGKkaj Bottoms – OMM Flash Tights – 185g - £70 https://amzn.to/4ezEr34 Waterproofs Inov-8 race top – 92g - £93 Inov-8 race bottoms – 73g - £90 Total weight 3,698 grams Total cost £2,601.00 Thanks to Ben for originally lending me his X-Mid Pro to test out. Thanks to Andy for letting me use his X-Mid Pro (this one) when I like. Thanks to Scott for the pack liner idea and to Ed for donating his Kakwa. You're all legends! Note: these items are either new, second hand or gifted. Where new, I usually buy in the sales where possible. If you are into your hiking, backpacking and wild camping please SUBSCRIBE @BackpackingUK Thanks, Andy. #backpacking #wildcamping #backpackinggear