Here are the things I was glad I bought in the first half of 2026.

This video focuses on UL hiking gear: what I added to my kit, and what I let go of in its place.

Rather than simply replacing things with lighter versions, I have also been thinking about reducing the total number of items I own and choosing gear that can serve multiple roles.

In the second half of the video, I also share lightweight and compact items I have added to my daily life, filming setup, and workspace.

Some of these items have not been tested extensively in the field yet, or are still fairly new to me. I share my current impressions of those as well.

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⏱ Chapters

00:00 Opening
01:22 MLD SOLOMID PRO | Why I let go of two shelter systems
06:54 Agricultural polyethylene sheet | Testing a floorless setup
08:38 OMM Core Press Pullie | Considering a replacement for Alpha
12:46 SATISFY rainwear + Yamatomichi rain pants
17:03 Yamatomichi 5-Pocket Short Shorts | Replacing my shorts
20:24 LUNA Sandals Venado 2.0 | Why I let go of several pairs of shoes
22:37 Hyperlite PEMI | Switching from the mini joey
24:34 HEROCLIP MINI
25:24 EVERNEW Apex cup t0.2 | Replacing the 400FD
26:47 Everyday gear
27:21 KEYNICE clip fan
28:27 HASAMI PORCELAIN Round Bowl
30:11 Anker power bank with built-in wall charger
31:57 Filming & workspace
32:04 ELECOM bitra trackball mouse
33:14 GODOX ML80Bi
34:52 SONY α7C II | Going more compact from the α7IV
36:15 Ultra-compact ball head + quick release
36:57 Ending

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Related Videos

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ULギアベストバイ2025｜買って、残った登山道具【ULハイキング】

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97gでコップまで入るULクッカーセット｜Apex cup スタッキング

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高尾山に来る人の9割が知らないルート｜南高尾セブンサミッツ【ULハイキング】

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🎒 Gear & Items
*Some of the gear featured in this video

[UL GEAR]

・Mountain Laurel Designs SOLOMID PRO
https://mountainlaureldesigns.com/pro...

I am letting these go after switching to a new tent for summer hiking.
・MID 1 (USED) and unused INSERT
https://samoyedscope.com/products/%E8...

・Agricultural polyethylene sheet
https://amzn.to/4wnXExr

・OMM Core Press Pullie
https://theomm.jp/products/core-press...

・SATISFY Pertex® 3L Fly Rain Jacket
https://satisfyrunning.com/products/p...

・Yamatomichi Light 5-Pocket Short Shorts
https://www.yamatomichi.com/products/...

・Hyperlite Mountain Gear Pemi 15
https://hyperlitemountaingear.com/pro...

・HEROCLIP MINI
https://a.r10.to/hgykyL

・LUNA Sandals Venado 2.0
https://amzn.to/3Tjl9cE

・EVERNEW Apex cup t0.2
https://amzn.to/4edq8T2

[EVERYDAY ITEMS]

・KEYNICE clip fan
https://amzn.to/4wb0R3d

・HASAMI PORCELAIN Round Bowl 22cm × 5.5cm
https://a.r10.to/hYmxHg

・Anker Power Bank (10000mAh, Fusion, Built-In USB-C Cable)
https://amzn.to/4gWdxqk

・Oakley FLIGHT PATH L goggles
https://amzn.to/4xZGhoh

・GOGGLESOC
https://amzn.to/4ykxldw

[FILMING & WORKSPACE]

・Belkin USB-C to USB-C braided silicone cable
https://amzn.to/4wuJAm0

・CIO soft silicone USB-C to USB-C cable, 15cm
https://amzn.to/4bonSI0

・Kenko SD memory card case
https://amzn.to/4eXUWrg

・GODOX ML80Bi
https://amzn.to/4vbKCSC

・ELECOM bitra trackball mouse
https://amzn.to/4yn9FVZ

・PGYTECH quick-release clamp
https://amzn.to/4p6paNC

・INNOREL compact ball head
https://amzn.to/4gmqVEe

・Sony α7C II
https://amzn.to/3QlBXP9

・Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6
https://amzn.to/4v4GpRv

・Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
https://amzn.to/4uxTdyM

・Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
https://amzn.to/49Y1Efo

・TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 MACRO
https://amzn.to/3SEu8F2

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🎞 Playlist

・Radio
Radio｜軽さをめぐる思考の記録

・UL Handbook (Lightweight tips and UL basics)
UL Handbook｜ウルトラライトハイキングの道具と工夫

・Studio Notes (Thoughts developed in the city)
Studio Notes｜山道具と軽量化の記録

・Field Notes (Practical notes tested in the mountains)
Field Notes｜歩く記録

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