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title: "The gear of Vagabundi na Cestách – how did 22 000 km across half the planet put it to the test?"
description: "Take a look at the gear list of Vagabundi na Cestách. Find out which ultralight tents, backpacks, sleeping bags and accessories survived a demanding 4-year walk from Bali all the way to Czechia."
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# The gear of Vagabundi na Cestách – how did 22 000 km across half the planet put it to the test?

Authors: David Czempka

Date: 2026-07-21

Take a look at the gear list of Vagabundi na Cestách. Find out which ultralight tents, backpacks, sleeping bags and accessories survived a demanding 4-year walk from Bali all the way to Czechia.

Luba and Banán, aka Vagabundi na Cestách. Two guys from the foothills of the Beskydy Mountains who've been exploring the hills together since childhood – and their adventurous streak has stuck with them ever since. It started at eighteen, when they set off on foot for the Mediterranean Sea. Then came even crazier challenges, culminating in the biggest one yet – walking all the way home from Bali.

When we heard about their (so far) craziest project, **On Foot Across Half the Planet**, we knew we wanted to be part of it and support them. In the summer of 2022, they flew to Bali and set out west on foot from there. Their route took them through Indonesia, Thailand, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, and part of Eastern Europe, among other places. After **four years**, the guys have now made it home to their native Frenštát pod Radhoštěm.

You can find out more about the Vagabundi, our craziest ambassadors, here.

## Indestructible gear for a trip across half the world

Over these four years, the Vagabundi have put a wide range of ultralight gear to the test for us. And because their route took them from the tropics through high mountains all the way to a summer trek across their home country of Czechia, their gear changed depending on what the terrain and weather required at the time – one setup for Bali, another for freezing Tajikistan, and another for the European finish. Here's a selection of the pieces that traveled halfway around the planet with the guys, so there's no doubt about how durable they are.

*The Vagabundi in the Himalayas*

*Patizon sleeping bag and NEMO sleeping pad*

## Sleep gear

### Tents and tarps

**Tent (992 g)**

[Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2](/p/big-agnes-tiger-wall-ul2) – An ultralight semi-freestanding two-person tent with two entrances and an integrated inner mesh, which the guys used for almost the entire route. They only replaced it once.

**Footprint (148 g)**

[Tiger Wall UL2 Footprint](/p/big-agnes-tiger-wall-ul2-footprint-2025) – A lightweight, packable footprint that protects the tent floor from tearing. Definitely a must-have for the Vagabundi.

**Tarp (235 g)**

[Liteway Simplex Max Tarp](/p/liteway-simplex-max-tarp) – For that final stretch across Czechia, the guys wanted to shave a bit of weight off their packs. Each of them carried his own ultralight seamless tarp with an inner mesh for [one](/p/sea-to-summit-nano-mosquito-single) or [two](/p/sea-to-summit-nano-mosquito-double) people. To pitch the tarps, they used various types of [stakes](/c/sleep/stakes-and-guy-lines), and swapped the footprint for [Tyvek](/p/tyvek-groundsheet-230-x-75-cm).

### Sleeping bags and pads

**Starter sleeping bag (660 g)**

[Warmpeace Viking 300](/p/warmpeace-viking-300) – They set out from Bali with a proven down sleeping bag from a Czech manufacturer. This roomy summer classic offers a great balance between weight and price.

**Warm sleeping bag (1230 g)**

[Patizon D 890](/p/patizon-d-890) – In the high mountains of Tajikistan, temperatures dropped below freezing. So the guys wouldn't freeze, we equipped them with a winter sleeping bag rated to a comfort temperature of -9 °C.

**Summer ultralight (500 g)**

[Patizon G 250](/p/patizon-g-250) – For the crossing of Czechia, they then swapped their winter bags for quality summer ultralight bags from Patizon.

**Foam sleeping pads (415 g)**

[NEMO Switchback](/p/nemo-switchback), [Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol](/p/therm-a-rest-z-lite-sol) – Folding foam sleeping pads are practically indestructible, making them perfect for the Vagabundi. They can't be punctured and also double as a sit pad.

**Inflatable pad (400 g)**

[NEMO Tensor All-Season](/p/nemo-tensor-all-season) – In addition to a warm sleeping bag, the guys also needed a pad with a higher thermal resistance (R = 5.4) for Tajikistan. After the cold mountains, Luba went back to his foam pad, while Banán ended up falling in love with the comfort of inflatable pads.

**Pillow (79 g)**

[Sea To Summit Premium Aeros Pillow](/p/sea-to-summit-premium-aeros-pillow) – A pillow might seem like an unnecessary luxury, but when it comes to quality sleep, it's a total gamechanger. That's why Banán went with the Premium Aeros Pillow, and Luba chose the even lighter [Ultralight Aeros Pillow](/p/sea-to-summit-ultralight-aeros-pillow).

*NEMO Tensor All-Season and Patizon D 890*

*Big Agnes Tiger Wall tent*

*Patizon D 890 sleeping bags*

## Backpack and pouches

**Backpack (842 g)**

[Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 40 (2025)](/p/hyperlite-mountain-gear-southwest-40l) – An iconic ultralight backpack made from waterproof Dyneema Woven Composite fabric. Banán used an older version of this pack for the entire trip, and aside from a hole in the hip belt, it's still serving him well. As far as we're concerned, it definitely passed the durability test. Luba started out with a [Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 40](/p/hyperlite-mountain-gear-unbound-40) and only switched to the new Southwest 40 model in Croatia.

**Shoulder pocket (35 g)**

[Liteway Lite Pocket](/p/liteway-lite-pocket) – Banán kept it on his shoulder strap for things he wanted within easy reach – his phone, a snack, or sunglasses.

**Dry bags (34–91 g)**

[Sea To Summit Lightweight Dry Bag](/p/sea-to-summit-lightweight-dry-bag) – Lightweight dry bags for sorting and protecting gear inside the backpack. Both of them used these in various sizes and colors.

*Hyperlite Mountain Gear backpack*

*An alternative to backpacks*

## Cooking

**Stove (73 g)**

[MSR PocketRocket 2](/p/msr-pocketrocket-2) – A lightweight, packable gas stove.

**Pot (80 g)**

[TOAKS Light UL Titanium Pot 650 ml](/p/toaks-light-pot-650-ml) – Banán chose the lightest titanium pot for solo cooking, with a 650 ml capacity. Luba opted for the slightly bigger [TOAKS titanium pot with a 750 ml capacity](/p/toaks-pot-750-ml).

**Spoon (19 g)**

[TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spoon](/p/toaks-titanium-long-handle-spoon-with-polished-bowl) – Since this is a piece of gear that's easy to lose, the Vagabundi went through a few more spoons than usual. Besides this one, they also used the [Sea To Summit Frontier UL Long Handle Spoon](/p/sea-to-summit-frontier-ul-long-handle-spoon). Both have an extended handle, which comes in handy for eating straight out of dehydrated meal pouches.

**Water filter (65 g)**

[Katadyn BeFree 1 L](/p/katadyn-befree-1-l) – A water filter is a must-have piece of gear for any trek, and it definitely came in handy for the guys on their adventurous journey. This mechanical filter from Katadyn works on a hollow-fiber principle and is easy to clean. The package also includes a durable collapsible 1 L bottle.

**Knife (35 g)**

[Victorinox Waiter](/p/victorinox-waiter) – A compact pocket knife with basic tools – a blade, a bottle opener, a corkscrew. It came in handy for the Vagabundi for more than just opening bottles.

*Cooking on the road*

## Hygiene

**Trowel (17 g)**

[TheTentLab DirtSaw Deuce #2 UL Trowel](/p/thetentlab-dirtsaw-deuce-2-ul-trowel) – A trowel is used for burying waste, which is one of the principles of [Leave No Trace](/blog/leave-no-trace).

**Towel (58 g)**

[Sea To Summit Pocket Towel](/p/sea-to-summit-pocket-towel-2022) – A quick-drying, lightweight, and packable towel.

## Clothing

**Down jacket (375 g)**

[Montane Anti-Freeze Hoodie](/p/montane-mens-anti-freeze-hoodie) – Down is the best insulating material – down jackets are lightweight, pack down extremely well, and take up minimal space in a backpack. The guys used them for more than just the Himalayas.

**Midlayer (200 g)**

[Montane Protium Lite Pull-On](/p/montane-mens-protium-lite-pull-on) – An ultralight fleece with excellent thermoregulation, an ideal midlayer.

**Merino T-shirt (165 g)**

[Patizon Men's Merino T-Shirt LS](/p/patizon-merino-t-shirt-ls-man) – A long-sleeve merino T-shirt – naturally antibacterial, odor-resistant, and warm even when damp. Ideal for long days without a shower.

**Socks (53 g)**

[Darn Tough Light Hiker 1/4 Lightweight](/p/darn-tough-light-hiker-1-4-lightweight-mens) – Luba wore [Darn Tough](/c/clothing/men-s-clothing/men-s-socks) socks, which come with a lifetime guarantee against holes (definitely worth it on a four-year trip). They're made from merino wool, which is naturally antibacterial, keeping the socks odor-free with great thermal properties. Besides the low-cut pair, he also had the taller [Darn Tough Sunset Ridge Micro Crew Lightweight](/p/darn-tough-sunset-ridge-micro-crew-lightweight-mens).

**Waterproof socks (70 g)**

[DexShell Ultra Thin Crew](/p/dexshell-ultra-thin-crew) – DexShell's waterproof socks kept the guys' feet dry even in rainy Asia. Luba also tried the newer [DexShell Running Lite Sock 2.0](/p/dexshell-running-lite-sock-2-0) model, which is more breathable and dries faster.

*Clothing on the road*

## Other gear

**Trekking poles (440 g)**

[Yate Carbon Trek](/p/yate-carbon-trek) – Nonstop walking takes its toll sometimes. For Banán, that meant knee pain, which trekking poles thankfully helped with, among other things.

**Patches (12 g)**

[Warmpeace Self-Adhesive Patches](/p/warmpeace-self-adhesive-patches-mix-of-shapes) – Self-adhesive patches for quick repairs to a sleeping bag, jacket, or sleeping pad right on the trail.

## So how did the gear hold up after four years?

Four years, fifteen countries, and thousands of kilometers took their toll on the gear, but most of it really proved itself on the road. Hyperlite backpacks, indestructible foam pads, and titanium cookware are exactly the kind of gear we can recommend with a clear conscience. Congratulations to the guys on making it home – and we're already curious where they'll head next.

*Vagabundi na Cestách gear*

*Vagabundi na Cestách gear*

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