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Do they have ADHD perhaps?

Thank you hiking and filming this obstacle course, i mean trail (!) for us so we never after to 🤣 Honestly though, another great video. Amazing views but good lord those ladders and rotten boardwalks...idk if I'll ever actually want to do this one myself. Kudos to you both as parents for navigating this adventure and to both the kiddos for smiling throughout!! They will remember it forever I'm sure ❤

Nice video. One thing to mention about using the apple air tags as a location device in remote areas- they do not function well in this setting. Once the tag is out of bluetooth range for your phone (which would be 30-50ft, so visual distance), it relies on connecting to other people’s apple devices that are blue tooth enabled. If there aren’t any people with apple devices around and the air tag is out of range of your phone, you can’t track it. It does not have an active GPS signal like Garmin in reach or other devices made for tracking in the back country. Pretty much, if your child or pet can’t hear you yelling for them, you aren’t going to track them via an AirTag in the woods. It could possibly work if you stumble within a short distance of the AirTag and you are there long enough to connect to it, but in no way would I rely upon it for finding someone in the woods

Love it!

Love it! Think my favourite part is the raw & honest child & parent communication when doing something like this! When I did this with my 2 girls a few years ago I fell from the top of the second ladder going down to Thrasher. Ass over tea-kettle bouncing beside the ladders all the way to the bottom. Not sure how many times I hit the ground but thankfully it was mostly my pack that hit the ground, landed on my face though. Got up right away as I knew my kids had just seen it. Was able to finish.

If your in the USA 90% of the time you should be using a non ultralight tent like a Hilleberg black or red label. Our country is made up of rather extreme climates with lots of mountains with high winds, or land that gets hurricanes, blizzards, or monsoons quickly. Only in very specific times of the year in a very small temperate parts of the USA will ultralight tents cut it. Just get a higher end more bigger heavy duty tent and split it up between yourself and your spouse/partner. That way you get the same weight as an ultralight tent each but the benefits of the more sturdy tent.

Very cool video! Definitely on our TO DO list 😁

Never heard of the West Coast trail.What sounds fun?You usually should try the sunshine coast trail

Lived my whole life on the island and haven't had a chance to do it yet. Bringing the fam is an awesome idea!

That was amazing! I was feeling anxiety to get across that rocky terrain before the tide rolled in!!

Wow! Amazing video. And awesome music in the background too 💯🤍

That will be a trip your kids will NEVER forget!!! Great work.

Great video!!! This trail looks spectacular and so unique. Those ladders with a heavy pack though...ngl i would have cried when i saw the ladder to the toilet after finally getting to camp!!

That was amazing!! Loved every minute!! Snakes and ladders comes to mind and, yes, Pirates!! Some of those ladders though!! Well done again on capturing another grand adventure!!

Wow! Fantastic post. Thanks for sharing 💯

Also those Handfuels are both delicious, healthy and really great calories per ounce! I love them.

Full props for being able to organize backpacking meals for a week for a whole family! It's hard enough to do just for oneself! The Peak Refuel Pesto Pasta is amazing, he'll love it I'm sure. It's remarkable how much less space those dinners take up in a freezer bag (they do fine with near boiling water though in my experience though it gets hot to hold of course so good call on the cozies)! Do the kids clean up the pots from the Knorr Sides? 😜 (also is this a concern at all in grizzly country?)

Not sure if you're in the Edmonton area, but if you are, we could meet up and I could lend you a zenbivy setup to try out if you wanted to. They're pricey, but unlike anything else out there.. They are definitely everything They're cracked up to be. I don't see myself ever going back to just using a quilt on the ground. The new UL pad is very comfortable, I've been extremely happy with it to this point. I'd say its a bit more comfy then my Nemo Tensor, but I'm not sure if thats because I went with the wide zenbivy pad, and have the mummy shaped nemo tensor.

I want one of these so bad!

I'm doing this trip this weekend! Any tips?

I have not seen a lightdr tent fir 3-4 ppl either. Our Salt Creek 3 barely fits 2 plus a dog. Thanks for the review. Collest family ever!

Heading out for my first overnight trip with my 3 year old, and a lot of your tips and ideas were very helpful! Will definitely be implementing more of them as he gets older. Great video!

Groundbirdgear had to stop taking orders due to such high demand and not being able to keep up as they were a one gal show. Incredible gear, so hopefully they come back! Good reviews, I'm looking at the palisades pack for my 3 yr old lab as we're planning a 2025 AT thruhike, but the lack of waterproofing is such a turnoff! Her gear is also light, but if the pack gets drenched and heavy then I'll have to take the weight penalty and cary her gear bags. Certainly not ideal, especially factoring in how much it will stink after 5-6 months of daily use. Seems like an easy material fix for the retail price of $160CA! Its the best we can find though. :(

Lovely hike! Your dogs are beautiful. Glad i don't have griz to worry about here. When is the West Coast Trail up?

Would genuinely love to know BD’s cost price with this product. The 45 litre retails at over £350 in the UK. Insane!

Hello, im planning to do a big walk across europe on fall and im on the market for a lightweight backpack. Ive been trying to find USWE Hajker reviews but they are quite limited (except a big sponsored video of a lady doing the camino de santiago). Do you think this backpack could be worth it for someone carrying about 22lbs for hiking and maybe some trail running? Thanks.

Can it travel on a belt horizonally. Or will it swing straight up and down?

Interesting that you can't afford it when you have a very expensive jacket, watch, macbook, marshall...

My wife and I invested in the 10F convertible system which was extreme for conditions we just discovered we preferred to hike in. Now we're looking into the 25F ultralight iteration since we were so enamored by the 10, but I'm skeptical about the sewn in foot box. Part of the appeal of the convertible is having the option to splay it out like a blanket from home. Sheesh though, two grand for an all year round system causes some apprehension. It's my wife's fault, I automatically have to purchase doubles of whatever gear I'm interested in. The material is buttery soft as advertised though.

I also can't afford this. I'm still looking into an EE quilt, though their prices have gone up too. I've never quilted before, and I'm a bit nervous to drop this much money on one.

Thank you for your nice review. I Planning to get one but my Torse is 18.9inch what size should i need to buy M or L? thankyou

🙇🏼‍♂️ "Look....I (personally) have (Never) 💤 slept in "ANY!" back country, And I have no children, But it doesn't mean that my (Rationale) shouldn't matter....If the (Seasons and Demographics) of where you are camping 🏕️ have a lower percentage of (Extreme Wildlife) or (Human Contact) (or) BOTH!, Then "YES" the children can be safe w/ Confidence as long as (within close proximity)...As far as (COST) for the Zen (Ult.lt) 🤔.....If you're (Comfort, Security and "Yes!!" Sanity matters), Because a (Clear Mind) "MATTERS TOO!" in the woods (Lol)..."SPEND THE 💰!!"👍🏼(or) Catch a good deal within the ⌚frame that you'll need it."🤷🏼‍♂️

Great video! Knives are an important part of a kit. I don't have a neck knife but can see where it could work well for some. I do carry a small leatherman as well as a Swiss army pocket knife, not sure what one but it was directly from Switzerland as a gift.😁

I started camping in elementary school and never stopped. From quinzees to tarps to tents on pads or browse beds, I would argue the browse bed when done well is the best of those. However, about 15 years ago in my early 30s I found hammocks and I pretty much never slept on the ground again. My hammock camping setup was the same weight as my tent setup and the comfort isn't even close. I use a bridge hammock with a pad which does add extra weight but is far more versatile since I often end up above the tree line and my hammock acts as a bug bivy until I can get back down in the trees. I under-inflate my pad and it is like sinking into a cloud. While I get what they're trying to do with the Zenbivy, I don't think it solves any real issue that hasn't already fixed for me as I don't really have draft issues as I'm not a really active sleeper. I have spent a small fortune chasing the light and comfortable thing and after almost four decades of camping, my hammock setup is more versatile and more comfortable than anything else. In torrential rains on the West coast, instead of people hiding in tents I end up with people congregating under my tarp as there is enough room for 8-10 people to visit and stay dry. Plus, I never have to worry about my gear getting wet from the ground as it's always hanging from my suspension. And the mom brain thing is legit, it's well studied that if your kids are around it'll be harder to relax because you'll be wanting to keep them safe.

Try getting it in Canada with $100 in shipping and 130% exchange….

Always bring a knife, mine is the victorinox compact so maybe it isn’t considered a knife. I use it every time backpacking, not as much day hiking but it still comes with me. Used to use the leatherman squirt, but wanted a longer blade on the knife. My kids both carry the victorinox classic. IMO ultralight should still mean self sufficient. If I have had to borrow something, I change up my kit to ensure that use case covered next time.

Just buy a high quality mummy bag if one doesn’t like drafts.

I have the zenbivy light bed, love it. Just a little heavier, and actually cheaper than quilt sets from other sources such as UGQ or Enlightened Equipment.

Can I ask what campsite # is that?

Can’t wait to get mine

I made some severely costly errors in my early gear procurement days. I had zero concept of weight so I ignorantly purchased a Hilleberg Keron 14lbs $1,400 expedition tent intended for polar excursions. I live in Virginia. Forehead slap. That and an almost 3lbs S2S comfort plus sleeping pad. I think I still might have a pack strap impression etched into my shoulders from my first attempt.

Yeah I gotta respectfully disagree on the pump style filter. Maybe that particular brand you have is jankety but the MSR Guardian just expedites my filtering time and not to mention it saves me being hunched over at a creek shore exerting all my physical might for 20 minutes squeezing through a Sawyer. Plus they're so prone to clogging if you aren't filtering pristine water. The ability to toss a tube into a creek from the safety of dry ground is a selling point for me as well as the peace of mind in knowing Im filtering out any potential viruses in the water which the squeeze styles aren't noted for.

Where did you get that packstrap insta360 selfie stick holder I didn't see it your list in the description. I've scoured Amazon and 360's site and I can't find it anywhere

Been my exact thoughts as well. It’s such a limited market with so much money to be made it confuses me how no one has really caught on. Such a shame about groundbird and how she just stopped posting and ignores everyone. I don’t believe she owns the patent on the harness so may take some of the design and build one. Maybe start a business with gear the backpackers actually want and need

These are not mountaineering tents ... these are "fun" camping tents.

Thanks! I love Canadian content.

Another great review. You should not have to spend that much money and then have to make that many modifications to it.

Underrated, no nonsense reviews. Hopefully mfgs are watching.

Agreed, having the same issue for my dog. Thinking of trying to make my own to fit on a ruffwear harness as that is what I have.

Thanks for sharing our backpacker mug!