How I Fit All My Gear In My Pack | Fall Backpacking Gear Loadout
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 28. 08. 2019
- Here's my Fall Gear Loadout, gear dump, gear explosion for all the gear I bring backpacking. Total weight (not including water, food, fuel) is 14 pounds for my tent setup. Most of my gear is ultralight and other gear is lightweight.
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MY GO TO GEAR:
QUILT UGQ Bandit ugqoutdoor.com/top-quilts/ban...
BACKPACK Zpacks Arc Blast zpacks.com/products/arc-blast...
OTHER BACKPACK Deuter Futura Pro 40L amzn.to/2NG0ThE
PILLOW Trekology Pillow amzn.to/2X8POIp
SLEEP PAD Nemo Tensor Insulated Sleep Pad amzn.to/2VIWXBl
TENT Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 amzn.to/2DQ8oNu
TARP Hammock Gear Dyneema Tarp w/doors - goo.gl/u7vgak
HAMMOCK Dream Hammock Darien www.dreamhammock.com
COOK POT Evernew Titanium Pasta Pot amzn.to/2TV1wnH
STOVE Soto Windmaster amzn.to/2DGl75E
SPORK Humangear Duo Spoon/Fork amzn.to/2CPV9em
LIP SAVER Snow Peak Hot Lips amzn.to/2sY1Ztr
DOWN JACKET Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Jacket amzn.to/2Nfbmyk
OTHER DOWN JACKET Arc'teryx Atom LT amzn.to/2L3MN7X
FOOTPRINT Tyvek amzn.to/2ItFtU2
DIRTY WATER BAG Cnoc Vecto amzn.to/2JTBdMM
WATER FILTER Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter amzn.to/2NhadGD
WET WIPES Surviveware amzn.to/2JkHSPJ
MED KIT Adventure Medical Kit 5 amzn.to/2X5Nlh4amzn.t...
RAIN JACKET Outdoor Research Helium 2 amzn.to/2H1jEam
CHAIR Helinox Chair Zero amzn.to/2EljLxm
DITTY BAG Zpacks Hip Belt Pouch zpacks.com/products/belt-pouch
BATTERY BANK Ravpower 10000 mHa amzn.to/2H4wJkz
ROPE Amsteel dutchwaregear.com/product/1-4...
TOOTHBRUSH Zpacks zpacks.com/products/ultraligh...
KNIFE Swiss Army Classic SD amzn.to/2VkhVqw
FIRE STARTER Esbit Cube amzn.to/2VgBP5O
HEADLAMP Black Diamond Revoltamzn.to/2DTJoVm
BUFF amzn.to/2Jlj1ew
GARMIN Inreach Mini amzn.to/2E3VTht
WATER BOTTLE HOLDER Zpacks zpacks.com/products/aquaclip-kit
MY WATCH Casio G-Shock amzn.to/2NFm9UX
MY SUNGLASSES www.viloeyewear.com/
MY HAT amzn.to/2W3lvWz
MY CAMERA GEAR:
MAIN CAMERA Canon EOS R amzn.to/2UJ6IQi
MAIN LENS Sigma 24mm-70mm F2.8 Art Lens amzn.to/2sysGVC
ND FILTER amzn.to/2DR26wM
TRAIL LENS amzn.to/2XWeOCf
TRAIL MIC Rode Video Micro Mic amzn.to/2FGD9Gj
TALKING HEAD MIC Boya Lavalier Mic amzn.to/2CrjsPt
TRIPOD Joby Gorilla Pod 3k amzn.to/2DOaf55
CAMERA CLIP FOR BACKPACK Capture Clip amzn.to/2VjlihB - ZĂĄbava
Dan Becker packs like an actual human and not an ultralight ghost spirit hiker.
đ€Łđ€Ł ghost spirit hiker!đ€Łđ€Ł
So true ! đ Tired of seeing titles like â7 lbs Full comfortâ ..... NOT for me. Lol
@@trailheart1863 Lol, 7lbs, FULL comfort! I laugh every time I see those. The "what not to aspire to" videos.
Trail Heart my food alone weighs 7 lbs đ
Agreed. If you are too weak to carry a couple comfort items, get off the trail. Peace.
Always appreciate the friendly advice and recommendations. And to Dan's point, we all live in different areas and conditions, find what works for you. Lots of great gear options to choose from. Thanks Dan! Happy hiking to all!
Thanks, Dan. Former Eagle Scout, now city dweller, here. Decided to go on my first backpacking trip in 20 years...your videos were a great way to get back into the activity. Appreciate your attention to detail and your passion! Grabbed a lot of the gear you hike with, plus some of my old stand by's. I'll let you know how it goes!
Very helpful - you're great about giving your reasoning and encouraging others to make their own decisions.
Itâs so funny watching some of these old videos from your channel. Me and the kids are obsessed. Iâm just now graduating from a life of car camping to backpacking. Vids are great and thereâs so much good content. Thank you!!
I'm 55 now... never go without a chair cuz it rocks my world and is worth every ounce!
52 here, just got back into backpacking myself. My chair is going with me on every trip, 1 lb, why not?
@@TK-cl1jm My man!
We're the same age. I simply cannot sit on the ground because at 56 it's pure torture. Love my Chair Zero and can't imagine backpacking without it.
I am so glad to hear you canât reach those water bottles on the side of your pack. I use a bladder for that reason. I appreciate that you packed the bag... I may need to lose some stuff sacks since I feel like Iâm not using my bag volume effectively. Thanks for the video.
Hello Dan The Man, happy Friday to you. Thank you for sharing this very informative video. You are certainly well organized. I look forward to your follow up video when you're out in the field. Take care my friend. đ€
Love the information you put out there Very important to give people the right tips I enjoy your load out videos killing it keep them comingđ€đ»
Totally with you with the chair thing...I bring one with me every time now...mine is highback
Awesome to see how you're switching up different gear! I also use a Deuter backpack: the Aircontact 50+10 and I LOVE it. It's not ultralight, but it is really structured and durable, which makes carrying more gear easier. It is also nice not to have to worry about protecting my pack too much, since I know the fabric can handle a lot :D
17:15. Chairs are a staple for me also!
Thanks Dan, we appreciate your time doing the vids
Another great video my wisconsin neighbor! I love that you promote the chairs by the way. Now that i'm 43 i definitely appreciate a little comfort! lol
Yea! a gear video! Gear vids are always super! Thanks for sharing and great gear ideas!
I will never get over the fact that you look almost exactly like Jim from the office
So true
You nailed it!
Great vid, Dan! I have almost the exact same quilt! Got it about a year ago, only difference is mine has the sewn footbox. I freakin' love it!! UGQ ftw!
I love the message in the beginning about gear being personal and everyone having different needs and preferences! That's something I always want people to know. It irritates me to no end when people say others' gear choices are wrong. There are so many options and trade-offs out there! Except for your love of hammock camping...ground sleeping is the only way hahaha JK!
Thanks Amy!!! Great minds OBVIOUSLY think alike!! đđ
@@DanBecker So are WE the one with the great minds or.... lol
Dan Becker hi nice peopleđ. Itâs nice to watch your channels. Dan you are similar in age to me and seem to be in the same situation. Lifeâs demands limit our time to only one or two overnight hikes. Itâs nice to take everyoneâs knowledge and put together a system that works for me. We are similar with tents, chairs and such. Thanks to you both. I love the cold, canât wait to get out and enjoy the cool fall and the leaves changing color and no bugs. Then winter, snowmobiles, titanium stove and hot tent camping! â€ïžâïžâïž
This was really helpful! I'm researching to hike and camp with my daughter and know very little about it. This and your other videos are answering all my questions and panic is subsiding. Overload- so much to know! SO much gear to choose from!! (How will I ever know what type of hikers we are without trying all this gear, what do i start with, i can't afford to buy stuff we won't use and purchase more, i need someone with experience who has tried all this stuff- !!! Dan !!!) Your comment of 'This will work for a weekend or for a week..' was my 'YES!' moment. THANK YOU!!
You got this!! No need to panic!! Iâm glad I could help đ
I have that same tarp. Great load out video. Love the collaboration and with some really cool people!!
Itâs great that you have not just the âhowâ of your packing methodology, but also such good info on âwhyâ.
Sure. Go ahead and encourage us all to make videos, then systematically leave nothing for us to say! đ
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Great idea to do this as a collabo and let people see a few different takes on the same theme. Appreciated this explanation of your setup. I might look into taking a chair myself!
just started watching your videos but theyâre awesome man. super helpful and informative. definitely subbing
OMG your little bottle clipped to your waist is such a good idea!!!
Missed you up at pictured rocks this week! It was an amazing time, 42.3 miles of adventure and new memories!!!
Thatâs awesome, Mike! I love that place. Did you go by yourself?
@@DanBecker actually had two gentlemen join me. A close friend and seasoned packer and a new friend and new packer. It was great, haven't been there for over 10 years believe it or not lol.
The mini squeeze is great!!!
Good stuff, I love my Deuter, itâs not the lightest but man is it comfortable and quality throughout. I love that your not a gram wiener, for us weekend warriors comfort is essential.
Love the videos! Lots of great info without all the extra bs!!
This was a awesome video..alot of great ideas. Thank you
I have the deuter air compact lite 60+10 and I LOVE it. It is definitely worth the extra weight
I have been looking at some of your gear items to upgrade my own system.
UGQ quilt And the Nemo Tensor insulated. Another great video Dan!
Sleeping pad ordered, Found an awesome quilt on FAST track UGQ no one better snag it before my next pay day! And FYI Dan Becker Does not work in the coupon section đ
Also, condensed stuff sacks tend to be EXTRA solid, and makes for a lumpy backpack that sticks uncomfortably in your back!! đ
Dan i am going on my first hike/camping trip and thanks to you i have the gear i need and packed it away with thought and purpose...I got two pillows too! LOL
That is a very nice setup you have there!
Dan, you inspired me. The Labor Day sale gods at Moosejaw hath doth bequeathed a 25% off helinox chair zero on my tired loins. Just did the unboxing, put it together, and was quite impressed. A lot more back support than I thought it would have. Thanks buddy for hiking your own hike. Cheers.
Awesome!! Thatâs a great deal!!!
Great videos Dan. Appreciate the info.
Some good gear there bud! I love that inReach mini!
I used my Zpacks ArcHaul 62L to do a 9 day Yellowstone trip. Food and all gear and water combined was 32 lbs on day one. That's with a base weight of 9 lbs. Honestly, I've owned the Osprey and a few other 'comfort' packs and after this trip I'd happily sell those other packs. The ArcHaul did AMAZING with the weight. I walked out on day 9 with 11.8 lbs on my back, with a few Cliff bars and an extra snacks left over. I can't say enough good about Zpacks products. Just an amazing pack and shelter. No back pain at all. Just tossing that out there :)
Very helpful info for this newbie!
If you have to open your backpack during a downpour, your quilt could get wet. Even a small amount of moisture on your quilt can turn a chilly night miserable (speaking from experience), so I wouldn't risk it, thus I dry-bag it, even if it's not an optimal shape.
That bandit!!! đ„ đ„ đ„
Your videos are nice and you bring realistic gear for your hiking trips. Cool rectangular-eye clickbaits.
Great stuff Dan! Iâll see you on the next one too!
Hopefully in person sometime!
I really like that large stretch mesh pocket. Take Care Dan
Love your quilt, not a zpack fan though.
That endgrain table is cool.
Great job with the panning shots during the video. The shots added depth and made sense in the overall message of your video. Sensible advice!!!
Thanks a ton!!
Thanks , very pertinent review !
1Nice load out pard. Enjoy the channel. Hi from Airazona
darn informative video, I'm just starting and am a cold weather guy so it's great to see the set up you have and the recommendations. Already Binge watching you're videos. I figure hike the Land between the Lakes North/South Trail that's about 64 miles as my first thru hike and test the new equipment I buy.
Awesome! Glad I can help!
Great stuff man.
Our fall setup is very similar. I always bring my chair too. I refuse to hike without my chair. Lol
As you said ,Location , Location , location. I pack about the same way , last in 1st out wit one exception.. The rain fly for the hammock is in the back pocket since it's the 1st thing that goes up ( it likes to rain one me and I don't have to open the pack ) and the last to come down. Then the hammock since I like to use it as storage while setting up camp. Summer to Winter , here in Florida I switch from a Zpacks Nero to the Zpacks Arc Blast. Basically the same gear is used year round but for winter some additional items. I add a Down top quilt , sometimes a under quilt. Otherwise my main insulation is a full length self inflating air mattress. ( I like it about 3/4 inflated in the Hammock ). Extra clothing , A wind breaker and a long sleeve Merino wool pull over plus a pair of gloves. Here in the semi tropics we don't have drastic temperature changes like the rest of the country. It does get cold at times but normally by mid morning it's warm again.
I have the Deuter Aircontact 75+10 to carry a DSLR camera + equipment along with a large bear canister with several days of food.
My pack doubles as a travel backpack outside of the US and everything fits including the REI backpacking chair.
At 250lbs 42-inch waist and a 52-inch chest, the pack contact points distribute the weight evenly, with lots of pockets and access to the interior from the top, from the front and extremely is durable.
The ultra & lightweight Backpacks are great for making miles but comfort and durability for years of use is what I seek. đđ€đŸđđđŸđđđŸđ€đđŸ
Awesome to know! Thanks. I hope itâll work out for me like that as well!!
This is the best setup ! I Great!
Awesome video as always, Dan! It's perfect because I'm prepping my gear to head out too. I just bought a new tent and I'm excited to venture out and enjoy some time outside.
Awesome! What tent?
@@DanBecker www.mec.ca/en/product/5036-982/Volt-LT-2-Person-Tent
I was just looking for the dimensions. I need to pick up a ground sheet.
The tent looks great! Similar to my big Agnes.
@@DanBeckerI'll film a bit of the trip and do some chatting about the knife. The tent too.
Chair for the win no doubt
Nice look at your fall loadout. To handle not being able to reach the water bottle I use a Dragon Snare from Hemlock Mountain Outdoors. I like that it will carry a Nalgene or Normal smart water style bottle. It will be interesting to hear how the new pack does.
Solid loadout. Now, to get it out on a trip with me!
No joke!
I had good luck with the Sawyer Micro. I also like the Be Free. Sometimes they donât work & nothing comes out. Soaking in white vinegar for :45 min has solved that on both of these filters.
Nice load out. I wish i didnt have to worry about bears. We have black and grizzly bears here.
Excellent video, as usual! I'm with you on stuff sacks. My pack IS the stuff sack! I actually don't use the one that came with the tent, tent goes in loose at very bottom so I can take it out first from the "sleeping bag" entry at bottom of pack. That way rest of pack stays closed up if pitching in a storm.
Cheers from Vermont!
Todd thatâs a great idea! The backpack I am testing out has a sleeping bag compartment. I just might do that myself!
How do you deal with it when the tent isn't dry when its time to repack?
@@Angel-hm9so I keep tent, fly, and footprint separate. Rest of gear is in pack liner above it. So that stuff stays dry. if my footprint is terribly wet and muddy, it gets strapped to the outside of the pack while I hike.
It seems like there are 2 camps of backpackers and I am in the other one! I prefer to have EVERYTHING in stuff sacks or contractor bags. It makes life so much easier for me to not have things flying around when I'm grabbing stuff out of my pack. It also makes it easier to know where everything is, gives me plenty of bear bag options (I hike with my boyfriend and the dog so we tend to have lots to hang), and then gives me extra assurance that everything is dry if it starts raining. I also love love love my Camelback, so having everything in bags makes it easier to get the bladder out for refills without scattering my stuff all over the ground. A place for everything, and everything in it's place!
I fall in the middle - I have a pack liner to make sure everything stays dry. Then there are stuff sacks for my clothes, for my food, for my electronics/etc, and a mesh bag for my kitchen kit. Everything else including the quilt goes loose in the pack. I find it easier to get a condensed, balanced, and compressable load out so the weight stays close to my body.
@@backpacker3421 this is a helpful tip! My down bag is definitely the bulkiest item even though I jam it into a stuff sack to try and save space. I may have to try this, thanks!
@@msadams224 Glad to hear it! I would definitely go with the pack liner if your down gear will be loose - a contractor bag, or a DCF liner will keep that gear dry even if your pack gets waterlogged or leaks. The last thing you want is to pull into camp with a wet down quilt or mummy bag. It will definitely save space having a down bag out loose though - it takes up almost no space that way, just filling in the gaps at the bottom of the pack that would otherwise be empty space.
Great video
Check out Seek Outside packs (the Gila specifically). Itâs an external frame pack with loads of capacity that is sub 3lbs. Itâs AWESOME!
Love the vids and realism Dan. Keep up the great work!
Love the new logo!!
Thank you!
Dan, if I could recommend a pack..... ULA Catalyst. I love mine.
Awesome! Thanks!
I am a two pillow person. As a side sleeper it is so much more comfortable and I am willing to carry that weight for a good nights sleep. I used to keep my tent in the stuff sack until someone showed me how to use it to fill in the gaps in my pack. Same method as your sleeping bag but towards the top. If the fly gets wet I shove it in the mesh pouch on the outside of my pack.
Great tips!!!
Amen to this! I am a novice and Iâve built my pack up on a tight budget. For smaller items I was able to go very light, but things like my pack, tent and blanket had to go heavier. I clock in at 19 lbs which honestly was a decent weight some years ago. I hike in warmer weather so I donât need heavy pads, blanket etc.
That's better than my weight of 27.5 lbs, I've been picking it over quite a bit though getting it lighter. đ I got a Tidewe framed hunting bag, what's yours?
@@Thehappyhammockhiker mine is a Teton Scout 3400. I believe itâs 4.5 pounds. Maybe not the heaviest but itâs heavy but it is quite durable at least. I will research your bag, must be external frame? As a hunter I gather you have more to bring with you than a simple hiker might too so thatâs likely part of it.
I'm a hiker not a hunter it was the cheapest external framed pack I could find, I'm still new to this.
And mine is 90liters I like all the room but I'm working on condensing down, I fall more in line with traditional then ultralite
Hey Dan! Great load out, ton of info/tips I really liked it. I could suggest one thing though: you have A LOT of stuff in your front mesh pocket. I would put some of those small items in your hipbelt pockets, you didn't mention anything that were going in those (which is odd). That would help distribute the weight plus you would always have some items easily accessible. Have a good one!
I fill one with snacks and the other one has a pack hanger in a buff that I forgot to include in the video!
Tips for those who need it Monistat chafing gel Works fantastic comes in a very small tube and last all day not sticky feels like powder almost immediately
At the trailhead, put some Leukotape on any spots on the feet that typically get hot. Then drink 6 beers and go. Trail-gating!
You have almost identical gear to what I use. Iâve had a Deuter pack for the last couple years and have enjoyed it. I have the air contact lite 65. The Atom LT jacket was given to me last year and has been the best jacket Iâve ever had. Also live the tiger wall and the memo tensor.
Love the tiger wall and Nemo tensor
Hey dan, I found a good bottle about the diameter of the sawyer, I think it was a smaller Evian bottle, cut it down to about the height of the sawyer squeeze and that's my scoop for low springs and water. I store my Sawyer in there in my water kit, nice and compact and no issue with those cold small trickling springs along the way.
Awesome! Iâve done that myself in the past. It works great!
Arc'teryx gear is awesome! The Atom is a sweet jacket! I wanted to get one in multicam but its very hard to find. That jacket will outlast the ghost whisperer and will do you justice in the more wetter conditions. If it gets really cold and wet pair it with your rain jacket and you will be toasty warm! Don't get me wrong the whisperer is super nice too! Totally agree with you on how important our feet are! I carry multiple pairs of socks no matter what! I like your LiteAF bear bag. I like the button over velcro. The helinox chairs are nice! They used to make a chair one mini not sure why they stopped selling them? Nice fall gear loadout man! Hike on!!
Thanks so much!! Thatâs great to hear about the jacket. I canât wait to try it more than Iâve already done this fall! I only had it out once in the field. Actually looking forward to some cooler weather finally! LOLïżŒ
@@DanBecker Yeah i hear that man i have a few things i cant wait to try this fall and winter too! I've been using Arc'teryx and outdoor research gear for years now and they have come a long way! Top quality and well thought out products. Even Nemo! Those companies have all made some really nice gear over the years for our military special forces divisions and seal teams. I always say if its good enough for the military its good enough for me lol. Thanks for your response! I like all your content man! Look forward to more! Hope the Atom does you justice! Hike on!
Whats with the Swayer Filter, what am I missing here, the Kadtadyn filters water FAST! I fill the CNOC and squeeze, real time into all my 1 liter bottles, takes a minute? My 13 yearly holds her bottle as I fill it, takes 1 second? No gravity feed, no waiting? In an emergency you can boil water.
No doubt you figured this out, but if not, that little stuff sack in your food bag is the rock bag to throw over the tree branch when you're throwing your line. Put a rock in the small bag, clip your cordage to the bag, then throw the bag up and over the branch.
Yep! I forgot to mention that! Thanks!!!
Hey dan - awesome video...would like to see if you have any tips/tricks for packing and unpacking camp in the rain, itâs something Iâve run into a couple times and I tend to just end up with a bunch of soggy gear. Thanks!
Hey Dan I was wondering if you could do a video for a 2 person backpacking trip and how you would pack your bags and share the load. Thanks Geoff from Vancouver Island BC! Love the channel!
Osprey Exos....Awesome suspension and only like 2lbs!!!! I have the 58L Medium love it.....also have the GG Kumo for lighter trips
What about the stratos 50l?
Thank God you explained the aqua clip. I bought one and couldnât figure out how to clip it to my pack with the little Velcro straps that came with it. Iâm a big dumb animal though! đ€Łđđ
đ€Łđ€Ł youâre not alone! I donât think I use it as intended but I threw out those dumb Velcro straps right away!!
Jeremy Yoder - itâs supposed to attach to the webbing on the shoulder and the Velcro holds it firmly in place. Some packs wonât have the right webbing placement, but Zpacks will because itâs their product. The sternum strap is a good alternative if your shoulder strap wonât work.
Thanks for the intel SlyGuy!
Love the tarp. Hate the price. I think the more I watch other videos the more I realized what I think I need. The balance between budget and want itâs not easy.
Totally true! That tarp was STUPID expensive!! But itâs still a great tarp. I agree balanced buying is the way to go!!
Love the channel! Have you posted a review of the tiger wall tent yet? Considering it for our couple camping and eager to hear your thoughts.
Big fan of your videos...this one was super helpful. I'm not an ultralighter, but some things are important to consider. Thanks again for great content.
And....come on down to the Smokies to try out your bear-proof items! đ
Thanks so much Christina! I was there twice in the past year! Love that place!
@@DanBecker It a pretty magical and special place....and I dont take for granted that this is my home. â€đ„Ÿđ
Great video love watching how other people pack. You should come to Montana and do a colaberattion video with us. Would be fun.
Iâd love Montana!!
The white tiger wall looks pretty rad, but I'm guessing may get fairly grubby quickly.
Amazing content, keep it coming Dan! You said the Arc Blast was comfortable up to a certain weight. I saw how you said your base weight was around 15 lbs, but what is the total weight where this begins getting uncomfortable for you? Also, is your tent's bag waterproof? I can imagine it being damp in the morning and you seem to stuff it right down near your down quilt. How do you keep it all dry?
Hey Jim! The Zpacks STARTS to get uncomfortable around 25 pounds or so. The stuff sack for the tent I think is waterproof because the tent hasnât leaked through. But if it did I would just carry it on the outside of the pack somehow
Good walkthrough of your pack although a lot of your gear is obviously US based so will incur taxes to UK making it more costly. Thanks for sharing anyway really enjoy your channel. Andy
We do have black bears in Wisconsin, but they are mostly up north in the woods.
For sure!
Sounds like you will need to put your cooking cubes in the bear bag too if they smell like fish.
@Megahondabob they are Esbit cubes
Great video!!! Iâm curious how you like the new hammock. Iâm looking for a new one, and Iâll be picking your brain on the dream hammock.
Hopefully Iâll know soon!!
Tenacious tape is amazing for repairing nylon (clothes, some tents). It's not great at repairing DCF. Zpacks sells DCF tape that will work much better.
Arcteryx Atom is REALLY nice. It is like a magic jacket. It is never too warn or too cold. I don't understand how it is possible. Mine is 8 years old, really use for exercice or normal life and it is still alive.
Awesome! Good to know!!!!
The Proton LT is similar and maybe a little better.
Hey Dan I like your videos and you have great stuff for Wisconsin. But I live in South Texas where it is HOT! Like we draw straws for who gets to sleep in the cooler HOT! What does Agnes have for 85 above?
Hi Dan. Thanks for sharing this! I get that you don't want to use a stuff sack, but what if you're expecting rain? Do you use some time of liner, at least for your down stuff? AHH.. another human that can't reach those stupid side pockets for water- Feels good to not be alone ;)
Great question! My backpack is made out of Dyneema. Itâs a lightweight waterproof material. Iâve been through extreme weather and never had a drop in it!
Thanks for recommending the Trekology pillow previously. Bought 2 so my daughter and I could have pillows for our camping trip over Labor Day weekend in Wisconsin. Worked well for both of us! Thanks Dan and appreciate the great videos!
Awesome!! I love those pillows!!! Glad youâre trip went well!
Great ideas...the more hikers I watch the better I can make decisions. But I hear noone about extra pair or pairs of shoelaces...just'n idea ;-)
Man i really love your videos, i have just goten in to hiking and started buying my gear, but one thing i don't get is that from my POV your pack seems quite full at the end, how do you fit 3-4 days worth of food you and maby a kid in that pack? or would you use a larger pack?
Another great video. Good point re keeping the tent near the top. I typically hammock camp, but plan on testing Gossamer Gear the Two this weekend. Thanks again
I'm no expert but I like what I see, the information is very helpful and extremely well presented. Your video production and quality has improved big time. Easy to see a great deal of thought has gone in to your work. I am curious though to the weight of this set up on your back.
Thanks Michael!!