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Darren Yee
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Registrace 23. 11. 2011
Yee Fit Adventures was created to encourage, inspire, discuss, and share my passion and love of God, Family, Food, and the great outdoors.
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Contact me: racerdee@gmail.com
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Contact me: racerdee@gmail.com
Backpacking Chain Lakes via Quartz Mountain TH | Yosemite
YeeFit Adventures: Embark on a serene 3-day backpacking adventure through Yosemite's breathtaking Chain Lakes, where you'll experience the untouched beauty of the High Sierra, from pristine alpine meadows and dense forests to the tranquil shores of remote lakes. This epic backpacking trip is designed for both seasoned backpackers and newcomers, offers a perfect balance of challenge and reward, with opportunities to camp under a sky full of stars and witness stunning sunsets over the lakes. Just one of the highlights of this trip included a day hike to a no named lake to see the famous Sing Peak. The plan is to summit Sing Peak, but unfortunately I was disappointed that we were not aloud to summit this year. I'm definitely look forward to summiting Sing Peak one day. Thank you NPCA, OBA and the OG's who helped plan and lead this trip! #YeefitAdventures
OnX Backcountry route from Chain Lakes to No Name Lake
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Why the hell they didn't put a double Y shape at the back end of the tent?
Hello, Thanks for the question. This is a semi-free standing tent which means that part of the tent will still need to be staked out, but you are able to move the tent around to the right spot without disassembling the whole tent. The primary reason why the back does not have a double Y pole structure is to save some weight without compromising the integrity or wind resistance of the tent.
@@DarrenYee Thank's for the answer, but in my opinion the difference in terms of weight and volume are don't comparable with the benefits of a freestanding tent. Adding a few more sections of poles doesn't rise up the weight exessively.
@@ludovicocazzola That's cool, what tent have you used? Have you tried a non-freestanding tent?
@@DarrenYee I tried single wall tent like the Naturhike Vik2 on the Italian Dolomiti Alps. Some freestanding and not freestanding double wall used for backpacking and moto trip at altitudes from zero obliviusly to over 2000mt. At this moment i testing the Naturhike CloudUp2 and I think that a flaw is the excessively vertical walls which reduce internal livability. However, it has the rear Y that makes it freestanding wich i consider better then the one in the video. So I would have combined the spaciousness given by the poles of the one in the video with the rear Y part like the 'Clouds. I also tried one non freestanding but since I'm not a poles-guy I don't like them.
@ludovicocazzola Nice I wanted to try the Naturehike vik2, there is also another Naturehike Star River UL that is a freestanding that looks promising, but I haven't seen too many reviews. I might have to bite the bullet and review it myself, lol
Should the filter be dried after the trip to maintain its durability?
@robertozzz777 Yes, after your trip air dry and store in an open zip lock bag. I try not to keep it screwed onto the soft flask for storage to prevent mold and mildew. Thanks
Awesome video! Thanks for posting! ❤❤❤
Hallo 😃 Was denkst du ,ist dieses Hotel seinen hohen Preis wert ? Lohnt es sich soviel Geld auszugeben für dieses Hotel ?
I went last year and going again this year . It's very very good.
Looks like a lot of good eats Darren.
I ate too much, 😆
@DarrenYee Well all do that.
I love my BeFree but I keep wasting money buying replacement filters - it's shocking how quickly it goes from working well to not at all if it sits for a little bit. I'm going to try the vinegar trick to see if this helps with some of my "dead" filters. Thank you!!
Thanks for the this detailed how-to.
Just the video I was looking for. Thank you.
Your welcome, Thanks for watching!
That's cool how it's all lit up. Looked like fun.
Yeah, It was an amazing experience. If you ever get down to Cancun, Mexico I definitely recommend checking one out even if you aren't a great swimmer.
Well it seems that you missed out the white flood light on the NU25 (old) because you only mentioned it on the new one. Of course the old one also has a white flood light!!! Simply press the on/off button for 2 seconds and then something magic happens to you :-)
@pmaennel71 Thank you, I will have to try that. Thank you for the suggestion. Which do you prefer the old or new NU25?
Seems the bug repellent isn't sold any more, do you use anything else?
Hi I would search Permethrin Concentrate on Amazon. There are a number of alternatives. This is the one I use: www.amazon.com/Martins-32-Permethrin-13-3-Concentrate/dp/B00PBGNCYY/ref=sr_1_9?crid=3SIUTB58UYRN7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fihhK2UebpJYtIeM8B-EFWOeZl4LDVRxpX08JdBrXmDHTaruBYflzyZyybZCMZXmmmtLK_r9DtUqH8xOeD5vbZx6S7-pVKvWAGqdz3H0q1NZ4n-jMPcLwBQIRwu-nETgJRpcWqhWTa2es1hnWnpo5I1gUAtxMGxWVCOUoHcV3jhNHfT6T8JeQ-4RM8SLqEAQhKicX-vHazK_v-6enWwjectoR3Giprb-Xy_HFi39VW_erj88-PfYXUQgXxYEduVoeFuboERd_TexIY4u_pnMlXdwzIFBYa4kaMZJkz4WqEE.ugkmfmRdLesNoKBXTavTkUpFy6TGrsssV-soHAiNHcs&dib_tag=se&keywords=permethrin%2Bconcentrate&qid=1720457258&sprefix=permetherin%2Caps%2C634&sr=8-9&th=1
Love the straightforward instructions! Just got back from Thailand and I'm addicted to Thai milk tea
Nice. Looked like a fun adventure. Sounds brutal hiking in those temps.
Thanks Rod, it was definitely challenging, but well worth it.
Awesome. Looked like a fun trip. Tore up pants dude has some style. Is that a dedicated strap for the banana? lol
Lol, Yes, my friend Mark says his pants now have better ventilation and unfortunately that banana fell off somewhere along the trail and we could not find it.
@@DarrenYee Haha. That's hilarious.
Really nice!
Looked like a nice hike. Good luck! The watch looks nice.
Thanks, Rod. I'm excited for the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim
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Doesnt come with 220v adaptor ? 🔌
Hello, thanks for the comment, but unfortunately, it does not come with a 220v adapter.
lés congratulations! please put the temperature in celsius too. Muchas gracias y saludos desde Argentina!
Nice review! Considering of buying this tent. Question though, can you see through the roof once you put the rainfly on?
Hi thanks for stopping by, To answer your question, No you can't see through the top once you put the rain cover on, but if it is nice out you maynot need the cover and can see the stars at night.
I will never buy another battery without magsafe because its just so convenient
Yeah Magesafe is cool, but with some draw back. Charging speed, battery gets hot. I haven't found one that charges more than 15W. What do you use?
does it always stay on if. switched on?
It switches on if you are charging a device or the power bank is being charged. It automatically switches off once the device is fully charged or has fully charged the power bank. The power bank has power safety features that can detect when it is close to being charged slows down and then powers off once fully charged.
Great advice, thank you.
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I am curious how the back part was inside since it was just one layer. Did the sleeping bag lying close to it get wet?
Yes, This tents inner is exposed in the back and it does produce condensation. Anything that is touching the exposed wall in the back does get wet, unfortunately. To combat this I try to put some kind of vapor barrier in between my sleeping bag and the back like my rain jacket or pack liner.
Nice. I should experiment with some bars & gels to see which agrees with me.
I appreciate your video so much! I just bought one at Costco today for an upcoming camping trip. Thank you for setting this tent up so I know what to expect. I hurried to Amazon to buy D batteries once I saw the part where you showed us the Core battery box.
Good Luck!
Cool for sure! Why only 12 pounds? How does each days food weigh?
Good question, 12 lbs. Is the base weight without consumables including food and water. I am budgeting about 2 lbs. of food per day and carry about 2 liters of water. So my total trail weight will be a little over 20 lbs. over the course of the 3 day backpacking trip.
Thanks for the review! Possible to show the brightness of the lightning, do it more towards sun down!
Thank you. Those are some great suggestions and modifications.
The only thing is the front T door @ the bottom is Velcro and that will let the bugs in if not done properly! Great tent! If I had one I ed modify 2 things {as a seamstress} the divider & the base T door, instead of Velcro put in metal zipper!
Very good Darren. Awesome gear.
Bucket list trip for sure!
Nice! Should be a fun trip. I was wondering how well those arc lighters perform. I dig the stuff sack pillow. Thanks for sharing!
I was thinking the same thing and considering ditching my puffy and swapping it with an alpha 120 instead. Yes it weighs more than the 90 but the 120 + my shell may be even warmer. Thus I don't have to bring a mid layer, puffy, and shell. Have you tested the 90 yet?
Hi Brian, Thanks for the comment. The Farpointe Alpha Cruiser is 90 gsm and weigh's 4 oz. paired with my shell I can wear it down to freezing temps. Beyond that I would bring my puffy jacket. I have not tested a 120 gsm alpha direct so I can't say if it would be warmer than a puffy jacket. Let me know how it goes if you try it out.
Yeah, I’m waiting for them to get their smaller dual pocket Dry bags back in stock
Appreciate the look at the cloud wing 2
Oh that's the one on River St. For some reason I thought it was an Arc'teryx outlet lol. There used to be an Outdoor World store near there where we used to rent ski's.
Yep, I didn't know about it until last year when my brother in law and I did the Strawberry Fields bike ride. I definitely recommend checking it out if you are in the area of Santa Cruz.
@@DarrenYee I live in Watsonville so it's really close. Costco is nearby there so I'll check it out sometime.
I adjusted playback speed to 2x. Saved so much time
Looks like a lot of great deals at that outlet store, Darren.
Thank you, Do you have a Patagonia Outlet in your area?
@@DarrenYee no I wish we did.
Awesome. I need to get some booties. I don`t have a quilt, I double up on sleeping bad one insde another. I take it surves same purpose !?
Thanks doubling up on any type of insulation will keep you warmer. Just make sure you have a warm enough sleeping pad because the ground will suck the heat right from under you.
Nice video! What time of year is best to catch them?
Thanks for the comment. Crawfish are most active during the warmer months of the year, so the best time to go fishing for them is between April and October. However, it is still possible to catch crawfish during the colder months, just don't expect to find as many.
Thanks for the reply! Me and the Family are going to try our hand at it tomorrow.
Also is that a public dock?
Nice. I haven't had cioppino in ages. I usually get that at Phil's Fish Market. They used to be in Moss Landing but had to move to Castroville.
With all the fish you catch, you should try and make it at home, lol
Nice. Great tips. 👍
I need to work on my breathing, thanks Darren!
Excellent video dude. I think you would benefit from the bigger version though.
Thanks yeah, I'm trying to keep my kit down for shorter or weekend missions. I did upgrade to a Outdoor Vitals CS40 pack when I'm carrying a heavier load or aa bear canister is required.
My clothing gear is cheaper but works, also alittle heavier then I expected when weighing things out!! Haha underarmor works for me and carhartt outers are bomb proof but heavy 😂 I spent I decent amount on my camping stuff, since I like being warm/comfortable...
Awesome! I would love to hear some of your budget gear that keeps you warm and cozy. Thanks for the comments 🙂
@DarrenYee mainly just my base layer, shell layer, gloves/hats are budget... rest of my gear is mid/high price stuff... only have 1 set of kit atm, and it's a 0F setup. Pushed it to the limits from -18f to 25f though! I've got a gear video up if you are interested to see as well
@DarrenYee I guess my outer shell layer arnt "budget" since coming in at $100 or more... however I will fight for them because of how durable they are, used as my shell gear at work in construction that they've survived!
@SuperdutyExplorer cool I will have to check out your gear review. Thanks
Nice tips. Lately I just go on trips and be sore afterwards lol. I still try to do mobility exercises everyday. I need to get back to using weights.
Yeah, this is for beginners right off of the coach who do not have access to local trails or parks. Busy parents like me have to be creative in an urban setting and finding time to work out. Accountability and community is the key to success.