Hey! After two months of hiking across the Utah desert, this is some of the gear we used to make it possible.
We filmed this video (June 2024) in Zion National Park right after finishing the Hayduke. We were definitely tired haha, but we wanted to film a gear video immediately after the hike because it felt like the best way to get a fresh, honest evaluation of the gear we used and how it held up.
If you want to see more of the Hayduke, check out our six part desert hiking series. It’s sure to make you thirsty for a tall glass of ice water!
some thoughts about gear:
In our experience, ultralight gear happens by slow accumulation. Buying one “big ticket item” each year is a good way to gradually lower your pack weight over time. It’s a fun, longterm game to play with yourself. Each year you become more comfortable in the backcountry and discover what you want to change about your setup to find the perfect balance between weight/function/and comfortability.
We believe a lighter mindset leads to a better experience if your trip is longer than two weeks, but heavier gear shouldn’t discourage you from going on an awesome backpacking trip! We listed “budget gear” alongside our normal gear for anyone interested in solid, durable gear that’s a little cheaper.
Good luck with all your adventures!
“the BIG 3”:
Zpacks Offset Duo Tent:
https://zpacks.com/products/offset-duo?aff=12
Budget Option: Big Agnes Tiger Wall
https://amzn.to/4f6nBso
Pa’lante Desert Pack:
https://tinyurl.com/yykxtfc2
Budget Option: Mochila 3F UL QiDian Pro
https://amzn.to/3Zuc6oT
Nemo Tensor Ultralight Sleeping Pad:
https://tinyurl.com/5cd44wyk
Budget Option: ECOTEK Hybern8 Ultralight
https://amzn.to/3ZQmQ2s
Zpacks Twin Quilt:
https://zpacks.com/products/twin-quilt?aff=12
Budget Option: Outdoor Vitals Aerie
https://tinyurl.com/5n88xhsa
Flextail Tiny Pump:
https://amzn.to/3ZyMR4T
“the Clothes”:
Body Wrappers “Dance” Pants:
https://amzn.to/3Vu8emH
Ombraz Sunglasses:
https://tinyurl.com/4znxycbh
Altra Lone Peak 8 Shoes:
https://tinyurl.com/mr2apr9y
Hartford Gear Scrappy Pack:
https://tinyurl.com/38fzrzjz
Pa’lante Sun Hat:
https://tinyurl.com/2s492ezt
Janji AFO Middle Shorts:
https://tinyurl.com/ynxe8twb
Budget Option: TENJOY Running
https://amzn.to/3D8RbjD
*alpha direct hoodies*
FarPointe Gear: https://www.farpointeog.com/store
GNUHR Studio: https://www.gnuhr.com
Senchi Designs: https://senchidesigns.com
“the Essentials”:
Gossamer Gear Umbrella:
https://tinyurl.com/yrnsr7y2
Zpacks UL Lotus Umbrella:
https://tinyurl.com/5n76pvhs
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter:
https://tinyurl.com/msrrfkty
Gossamer Gear 1/8” Foam Pad:
https://tinyurl.com/4pese4zr