How to Pack an Ultralight Backpack for Thru-Hiking

Dom explains how he packed his gear for hiking 700 km of the Australian Alps Walking Track for ultimate organisation. A backpack packed efficiently makes for a smooth and enjoyable trek, especially when you are spending days at a time on the trail. Presented by Dom Erbacher Filmed and edited by Dean Johnson Shop Dom's gear here: https://www.tomsoutdoors.com.au/colle... Dom's 700km Australian Alps Walking Track Solo Hike: https://www.tomsoutdoors.com.au/blogs... Tom's Outdoors is a family-owned retail store and guiding service in Tumut, NSW, where we live and breathe what we sell. Our range of considered, enduring and trustworthy gear is tried and tested in the mountains of Kosciuszko National Park and surrounds. We specialise in premium, built-to-last outdoor clothing and equipment for fly fishing, hiking, camping, paddling, trail running, bike packing, skiing and snowshoeing. Furthermore, we offer an exceptional outdoor experience centred around the art and joy of fly fishing. Our skilled guiding team embodies the essence of Tom's Outdoors, providing an inclusive, professional and educational guiding experience. Drift the Tumut River, walk and wade Kosciuszko high country streams or fish the Snowy Mountains lakes. Want to see more? Join the adventure on: Facebook -   / tomsoutdoors   Instagram -   / tomsoutdoors   Need gear? Shop - https://www.tomsoutdoors.com.au Book a guided fly fishing tour! https://www.tomsoutdoors.com.au/pages... Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:15 Pack and Pack Liner 0:30 Food 0:58 Sleeping Bag 1:43 Keep Necessities Accessible 2:00 Sleeping Mat 2:19 Spare Clothes 2:39 Electronics 3:00 Tip for Cutting Back Weight 3:28 Down Jacket and Pillow 4:54 Cook System 5:21 Waterproof Clothing 5:49 Shelter 7:04 Water 8:01 Accessible Items 10:08 First Aid 13:19 Final Thoughts