The Perfect Ultralight Backpacking and Fastpacking Gear List

🐾 Want to give Moose a treat or support our next adventure? 👉 https://ko-fi.com/yourtrailbuddy Join Moose and me on an ultralight backpacking and fastpacking trip to a stunning alpine lake in the Rocky Mountains of Montana. In this video, I unpack my entire kit and share The Perfect Ultralight Backpacking and Fastpacking Gear List. This isn’t about going as light as possible and suffering through the night. Instead, I’ll show you how I keep my base weight around 10 lbs and total pack weight at 20 lbs—while still bringing the comforts that make the trip enjoyable. From a cozy sleep system to lightweight cooking gear, you’ll see exactly what I carry when I want to move fast on the trail but still sleep well under the stars. If you’re an older backpacker, beginner fastpacker, or someone who wants to balance comfort with lightweight efficiency, this video will give you practical ideas for your own adventures. Whether you’re planning your first ultralight setup or just looking for backpacking gear ideas, you’ll find tips here that can help you hit the trail with confidence. 🏔️ MY FASTPACKING GEAR LIST Here’s everything I carried on this trip in the Rocky Mountains of Montana. Each link below helps support the channel at no extra cost to you. Thanks for running the trails with Moose and me! 🐾 🎒 PACK & ESSENTIALS Outdoor Vitals Fast Pack https://alnk.to/8tRFFA0 Bear Spray https://amzn.to/47gTEoG Sunglasses / Shades https://amzn.to/47dReqZ Fast Pack Water Bottles (2x – 1L total) (come with backpack) Extra Water Bottles https://amzn.to/48tiD9D Garmin InReach Mini https://amzn.to/3WtKYFl Mini Tripod https://amzn.to/48iert7 Battery Pack (large-capacity power bank) https://amzn.to/48otp0O Smaller version I wish I had: https://amzn.to/46ZfN9X 🏕 SHELTER & SLEEP SYSTEM Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Tent https://amzn.to/4mWMtqi REI Magma Quilt (30°) https://www.rei.com/product/228706/re... Klymit Static V Sleeping Pad https://amzn.to/3J0YrS1 Nemo Sleeping Pad (my regular use pad) https://amzn.to/4mZCzEG Therm-a-Rest Pillow https://amzn.to/42xlkTE Inflatable Pillow (extra comfort) https://amzn.to/46W6mba Extra Socks & Underwear https://amzn.to/4mVb3YI 🔥 COOK SYSTEM & FOOD MSR Pocket Rocket Stove https://amzn.to/4mQtXQp Small Fuel Canister https://amzn.to/3VY085C Titanium Cup with Lid https://amzn.to/3J44yoA Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/46WEovR Ursack Food Bag https://ursack.com/ 👕 CLOTHING & LAYERS Outdoor Vitals Ventus Hoodie https://outdoorvitals.com/products/ve... Wind Jacket https://outdoorvitals.com/products/ne... 🧰 TOOLS & SAFETY Headlamp https://amzn.to/3IBmNSk 🐾 MOOSE’S GEAR Dog Backpack https://amzn.to/4n1j92f Happy Trails Down Sleeping Bag https://amzn.to/4o59IzE 👉 Subscribe to Your Trail Buddy for more trail running, backpacking, and outdoor adventures with Moose! Hashtags #UltralightBackpacking #Fastpacking #BackpackingGear #LightweightBackpacking #YourTrailBuddy #HikingWithDogs #BackpackingTips #MontanaTrails