Lightweight Gear Load Out for Shoulder Season - 5 Days Backpacking Glacier National Park!

I'm diving deep into the essential gear I'm bringing with me for a 5-Day (4 night) backpacking adventure in Glacier National Park. From the basics to some secret gear gems, this comprehensive loadout guide will make sure you're more than prepared for your next trip.

Be sure to subscribe to see my Food Load Out video for this trip as well as the Trip Report after I get back!

🔥 What You'll Learn 🔥
My Big 3 Setup
The Importance of Testing your Gear at Home
Food and Water Considerations
My "Essential" Camping and Hiking gear
My "Luxury" Items
Clothing Essentials
Great Hacks / Tips & Tricks all along the way!

🎒Gear I'm Bringing🎒
Backpack - REI Flash 55 - https://rei.pxf.io/aOQO2Y
Tent - Nemo Hornet 1P - https://amzn.to/3PjEeWT
Marmot Sleeping Bag - https://amzn.to/3qNHYrp
REI Sleeping Pad - https://rei.pxf.io/Oe3e4P
FLEXTAIL Tiny Pump - https://amzn.to/3L3JgoS
Old Navy Sandals - https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/produc...
Toaks Titanium Cup - https://amzn.to/3qMPlzj
BRS Stove - https://amzn.to/3qRV8DH
Osprey Rain Cover - https://amzn.to/3swMnPP
Trowel - https://amzn.to/45vwJTt
Garmin InReach Mini - https://amzn.to/44ALuTR
Pocket Knife - https://amzn.to/3P3fim6
Fire Maple Lantern - https://amzn.to/3qTra1Z
NightCore Head Lamp - https://amzn.to/3sAQ1s2
Fuel Can - https://amzn.to/3EEALgF
Water Filter - https://amzn.to/3r3wXSC
Water Bladder - https://amzn.to/3EhNQMC
Mini Bic Lighter - https://amzn.to/45K5q7O
Backup Head Lamp - https://amzn.to/3Z0DgD7
Head Net - https://amzn.to/3EojGr3
Insect Repellent - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sawyer-Pro...
Govee Thermometer - https://amzn.to/45TR44q
Klymit V Seat - https://amzn.to/3stZQb0
Colgate Wisps - https://amzn.to/3L6sqFQ
Suncreen Stick - https://amzn.to/3sAxg7Y
Emergency Blanket - https://amzn.to/3sDqhv5
Frisbee - https://amzn.to/3YWsvlm
Chair - https://amzn.to/3qThMeM
Pillow - https://amzn.to/3OZB8qD
REI 650 Down Jacket - https://rei.pxf.io/LK3KO0
Terramar Shirt - https://amzn.to/4mF4PfV
Running Shorts - https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/pr...
REI Rain Pants - https://rei.pxf.io/vPqPQL
REI Hiking Poles - https://rei.pxf.io/yqQqjG

Electronics / Camera Gear
Battery Power Bank - https://amzn.to/3sz4Tai
GoPro - https://amzn.to/3YXlVeo
Garmin Watch - https://amzn.to/44DMQwW


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🌲 Timestamps 🌲
0:00 - Introduction
1:43 - Backpack
2:33 - Big 3
8:07 - Odds and Ends
10:47 - Cook System
12:07 - More Odds and Ends
18:18 - Water Filtration (with Hack)
19:18 - Ditty Bag
26:22 - Food
27:49 - Luxury Chair & Pillow
28:53 - Clothing
31:55 - Hiking Poles
33:02 - Electronics
15:00 - Conclusion

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⚠️ Disclaimer ⚠️
The information provided in this video is for general informational purposes only. Always exercise due diligence before choosing your gear and always follow local regulations and guidelines.

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