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@@angelandbaptiste Sweet! Enjoy the pack!

@@NathanHassall I still really enjoy good ol’ Gridstop in terms of durability, but I haven’t experienced any delamination with my Ultra 200 fabric V2 and currently have a little over 2,000 miles on it. I’ve heard of others experiencing some delamination with the fabric though. The new Graflyte material seems to address this, but only time will tell. I have an Aluula Graflyte pack on order and am looking forward to testing it out on the trail in the near future. I’ve been digging the Ultragrid fabric lately too and have found that to work well so far.

@@matjobin Glad you mentioned! ...Also glad to hear yours is holding up I guess it really depends on a number of factors (2000 miles is pretty darn good) Cheers!

@@suspicionofdeceit I’m hoping for that with the next iteration of the Olympus.

@TacticoolVIKINGBeard It's mostly due to cost of materials and the labor involved. Lots of great options out there that aren't made of Dyneema such as the Lunar Solo tent shown in this video. UltraTNT fabric shelters would be another option. They cost a little less than Dyneema, but will offer a similar performance out on the trails.

@@ErlefromVa Thanks for watching!

@scurvychef2 It's a great event! Maybe we'll cross paths out there next year.

@timevault3381 Between the two it would be for the lighter weight. What's nice about the Ultra TNT is that it has the same qualities as DCF and better abrasion resistance than DCF, but at a lower cost. Both will still pack bulkier than sil-poly though. A sil-poly tarp would also be a fraction of the cost.

Yes they are.

@davef5916 I always have Tyvek or polycro when using my tarp, because on some nights I don’t end up needing the bivy each night, and it’s still nice to have a clean surface to sort through everything and set my sleeping pad on. If I’m using the bivy then I don’t usually use a groundsheet under it.

@davef5916 Over the years, I’ve found 50ft of line total to be plenty in most situations. I like to use 8’ segments for the two ridgeline ends, 6’ for the four corners, and 5’ for the two side tie outs. If I need extra length for one of the lines, I’ll remove line from where I’m not using it for a pitch and will use a sheet bend to connect to two ends of line.

@davef5916 The bags are highly water resistant and made of Dyneema. I use them more to keep things clean and as dry as possible in the pack. I've never had trouble with compressing my quilt, but it's also not long term. It also depends on the trail and location. If I'm on a very wet trail for a thru hike, my quilt is able to loft at the end of each day. In town or resupply, I like to try fluffing it while doing my laundry too. At the end of a long hike or shorter trip, I'll store it loosely at home and won't keep it compressed in storage. On dry trails or shorter trips where there is no rain forecasted, I'll just stuff my quilt loosely in the pack liner instead. I'll still store the same items mentioned in this video in the footbox of my quilt too. For very wet trails, it's just the extra water resistance I use it for. I do keep my fleece at the top for quick access when needed and not having to dig it out of the bottom of my pack with things like my puffy that I want to keep dry. I've been using Alpha Direct 60 and Alpha Direct 90 fleeces for a few years now and they have always dried very fast, so I've never been concerned if they get slightly wet or damp. I do take a groundsheet with my tarp setup (either tyvek or polycro) and always stuff it in the front outer pocket.

@wio2189 Thanks for watching. Nice on the Cutaway! I believe mine is what is now referred to as the 30L. I bought mine back before the Bridge (20L) and Fretless (40L) were released. Now I think they are all referred to as the Cutaway with different capacity. Yes, the one in this video is 18" torso and 19" vest straps. I've had 5 days of food in mine without any trouble. It should be manageable. Hope you enjoy the pack!

@@matjobin Thanks for your reply! Funny enough I did just order the exact same specs 1 minute ago, 30l, 18" torso and 19" vest straps. So your reply about capacity makes me feel real good with that! I am excited to see how the Aluula fabric performs, too! Have a great one

@@wio2189 No worries. Awesome! Hope the pack treats you well for many miles. I've been eyeing that fabric too and looking forward to checking it out at some point. Happy trails!

@pringerx Thanks so much! In response to your questions: 1. The V2 has a taper toward the bottom, a higher collar and a little more capacity of course, but the Cutaway is more barrel shaped so it feels a bit bigger internally and is easier to pack. If that makes sense? 2. I've had up to 7 days of food in the V2 so far, and 5 days with the Cutaway so far. 3. I find both to be very comfortable. It depends on the type of trip for which pack I go with. If I'm looking to keep things simple and streamline, I use the V2. If I want more access while on-the-go and not having to remove the pack then I go with the Cutaway. I've been really enjoying both packs. 4. I have been very happy with the Ultraweave fabric and have close to 2,000 miles with the V2 now. I haven't had any issues with delamination, but I've seen others have. The Ultragrid will be more robust, but not as water resistant. The color options of the Ultragrid are nice to have for a little more customization. The Ultraweave has been pretty solid though. 5. The stuff sack came with my Zpacks Solo quilt. I believe it is a medium (around 6L).

@higler. I’m surprised it’s not available anymore. It’s a great tent!

@jamesking9941 It was a unique experience. Thanks for following along!

As a submariner, I never got to see one either! 🙂

@ervinslens It was a blast and provided a different perspective for sure! Thanks for watching!

@ZeberkoPoland Absolutely! I’m glad my video was helpful. The micro is a great compromise between weight and flow rate. Thanks for watching.

@klamathmountainultralight 20 lbs is about the max I would carry in the Joey for any extended period of time. It’s manageable, but I’ll generally go with the V2 or Desert Pack if carrying more than that (though running vest strap pocket access won’t be a feature with those two packs). The Cutaway definitely handles a little more weight than the Joey (at least in my experience). If I still want all of the generous access while on the move and find I’m around 20-25 lbs, I go with the Cutaway. The additional hipbelt straps (and padded attachments) can help with the weight a little too. I actually have a comparison video in the works between my Joey and Cutaway packs, so check back to the channel soon.

@klamathmountainultralight 20 lbs is about the max I would carry in the Joey for any extended period of time. It’s manageable, but I’ll generally go with the V2 or Desert Pack if carrying more than that (though running vest strap pocket access won’t be a feature with those two packs). The Cutaway definitely handles a little more weight than the Joey (at least in my experience). If I still want all of the generous access while on the move and find I’m around 20-25 lbs, I go with the Cutaway. The additional hipbelt straps (and padded attachments) can help with the weight a little too. I actually have a comparison video in the works between my Joey and Cutaway packs, so check back to the channel soon.

@pilgrimultralight Thanks for sharing your experience with them. It's great to hear they've been working well for you. They are definitely on the narrower side, but I've been finding them to still work well for me. I've been liking how secure and stable they feel. I'm looking forward to continuing to use them and seeing how they hold up for me as well.

Awesome! I've been enjoying them so far and have decided to use them for the A100 instead of my Lone Peaks I had planned on using. I still prefer the Lone Peak overall (it's been my favorite shoe over the years), but the extra cushion and traction will be nice for the long days ahead and what looks to also now be wet out there. Thanks so much! Wishing you the best too if you get a chance to get out there.

@wolfeadventures It’s spruce green. Picked it up for times where I might want to blend in a little more than I do with the Abode. Been giving it some time out on the trail lately 🙂.

@@matjobin great color.

@ZelX- 😂

@trailandera Thanks for coming along! 🙂

@levicooper4529 Me too! Some of my favorite packs. They’ve worked really well for me: czcams.com/video/YEkqfoxQXH4/video.htmlsi=zBFyULPC0IG8QdiG

@StephenWilliams-lx2hm Thanks so much! I’ve always found it to act like a single wall tent. There will be some, especially when the conditions are right. Overall, condensation hasn’t been too much of an issue for me with the bivy though. I have found the fabric to breathe well and dry pretty fast. It’s been a fantastic bivy.

@michelstronguin6974 Thanks so much! I like that too. Keeping things simple, but still effective.

@frankynodots It is! The entire loop is around 38.5 miles with 10,000 feet of elevation gain.

can't believe they're legit haha

@jakeva9802 They were at first, but they are definitely real now. 😂

@rodrev_hiking6757 It's the Norvan SL Hoody made of Goretex Shakedry.

@Jhollowed25 Thank you so much. I really appreciate that and am happy you've been enjoying my content. That is awesome! I hope you have a great hike on the NCT this year. The important thing is to get out there and have fun, more than anything else 🙂. Though my hike might be a little different with the A100, I'm still planning to hike at a 2.8 - 3 mph pace on average so it'll be more just hiking with a cutoff time. I've found the 100 cal/1 mi to help, but many other variables can influence the amount burned each day. I also like to look at things like terrain, conditions, pack weight, body weight, location, elevation, past experiences. Smartwatch metrics can be somewhat helpful too. I don't have a Lighterpack unfortunately, sorry. I'm a big Excel spreadsheet guy so I use that for everything. I do have a write up of everything though which could be found here if interested: www.reachyoursummit.net/post/2024-allegheny-100-gear-list

@hulusaintway My favorite version of the Lone Peaks! I’ve been digging the 8s lately and they feel great, but still slightly prefer the 6 overall. It was a fantastic shoe!