Fantastic review for others that would like to reference here is everything bookmarked Bookmarked of items 00:00 start 1:05 trekking poles 1:22 shoes 1:43 shorts 2:26 shirt 2:39 sock liners 2:53 socks 3:14 hat 3:26 backpack and stuff attached 6:40 backpack liner 7:55 sleeping bag cold 9:13 sleeping bag warmer 9:37 bag liner 10:51 cold-weather clothing, gloves to start out 11:17 beanie/hat 11:27 Long sleeve shirt 11:49 bottoms 12:08 Jacket 12:48 puffy 13:18 shirt, extra 13:36 mid white extra bottoms 14:00 shorts 14:23 extra socks liners 14:27 extra socks 14:30 clothes bag/Pillow 14:48 packing backpack items kept dry 15:08 food not eating, That day 15:50 dude shower 16:38 powder 17:05 bug net 17:08 Deet 17:33 rags cloths 18:16 electronics 19:44 divvy/toiletry bag/first aid 19:55 Shelter 22:58 rain gear 27:12 Toilet paper 27:42 dirty water bag 28:55 Garmin mini 29:44 massage ball 30:03 drink mix bottle 30:43 umbrella 31:02 tent stakes 31:29 Swiss Army knife 31:56 sleeping mat 32:36 ground sheet 34:14 weighing pack 34:58 Items sent back
@@ShakerHikes very easy to do, if I'm doing it from my end I do not need to start with 00:00 yeah if you do it the first one needs to be 00:00 and then the rest just put the time in and a description and it will truly block out your video so people can click directly on it and as they have her over the bottom if you do it it will give the titles as a hover over the bottom part
Q I think you're doing a great job I love the way you have that all laid out I like the way you have that I used to do that for the scouts in my hiking days I'm a little too old for that now I'm 83 but I enjoy very much listening 2 year program here podcast whatever keep up the good work
Glad you made the trail it's good to see that you had all that laid out that was so nice learned a lot and I wouldn't argue with any of the stuff that you had put on there except I might have carried I would have carried a bigger knife besides the Swiss Army I think it was an excellent job only wish I could do it all over again never really did the whole thing but did so many parts of it but that's for another time happy trails
Following along line of cleaning packs, I had read about someone hanging his pack up in the car wash and hoseing it down. When my family came to visit in ‘05 I did this, you wouldn’t believe the dirt that came out. Alas, so did the waterproofing part of the fabric, ULA pack, It shredded and keeps flaking off whenever I use the pack all these many years later.
Thank you, Robert. Your video was very informative. It looks like you were fairly happy with most of your gear decisions. I’ll admit, The first video I saw, you set up a tarp, I had preconceived notions you were going to Bushcraft your way to Katahdin. Every year, I choose a few hikers to follow and I’m glad I found your channel as it was mighty enjoyable. Thanks again!
Hi, I found this method best for cleaning my packs. Using liquid Oxy Clean, half fill up your bath tub with hot water. Submerge your pack fully, agitate it. Using a tooth brush, scrub some Oxy Clean and work into the straps, the bottom, stains, back liner... agitate the pack in the water. Let it soak 30 minutes on one side, flip it over soak 30 minutes. Notice the brown water after soaking. Drain, fill with clean hot, agitate again, maybe repeat depending on color of water. Drain, rise with fresh water. Hang to dry upside down. Pack is like new. DG
Rob I'm so grateful for your effort to film your Appalachian adventure every day! I live in Nebraska and am completely unfamiliar with the terrain that you hiked through but I've been very inspired. I wouldn't be able to until I am able to retire. I hope I'll be in good shape then. Wonderful!
Very interesting choices. I’ve hiked the AT in sections many times. I’ve always liked winter (no bugs) . Yet with winter comes weight. I don’t think I’ve ever carried a pack that only weighs 14lbs 😊. Maybe summer has some advantages. Never used trek poles I was raised real men carried a walking stick. In Ranger shool the instructors all had walking sticks. Anyway congratulations very big accomplishment. What next
Similar issue with wet footbox from the very similar Borah bivy, I believe it would be better If the bivy had a bungee sinch around the neck area to prevent breathing down into the bag.
I like the idea of a combo quilt/sleeping bag. I'm going to buy a quilt next because I toss and turn so much, but this looks like a good choice as well! Congratulations on a great journey! It was terrific following along!
I looked back to Q&A #1 to see your food process. Seeing you place the smelly socks on top of your food bag made me laugh. Last week I met a hiker on the Colorado trail who also places her stinky hiking clothes on top of her food bag as deterrent. I used an ursack with opsak on my section hike but I may do a double opsak next time. Thanks
Congratulations on completing the AT and thank you so much for taking the time to share your gear and thoughts on each piece, including the gear you didn’t use. Nice
After each longer hike I’ll spray my hip and shoulder belts with simple green, take it outside, hose it off, and let the sun dry it out. Stinky pads no more!
Gear video is quite interesting and informative. I found that many of the items you felt weren't very useful are the same ones that I had already sorted out of my personal hiking equipment.
I enjoyed your hike Rob! I followed you every step! 😉. I was wondering what was your favorite summit? Beautiful summits when you got closer to the end! I live In Alabama. The Appalachian Mountains come on down to my area of Alabama. I have camped and hiked all around our mountains. But the views up north are somethings else. Would love for you to tell us what was some of the bad parts of the trail. What are your favorite places you stayed overnight? Maybe another Q & A. Welcome back to civilization!
Thank you! I am putting together a final Q&A which should come out in another two or three weeks. I'll be sure to add your questions to the list. Thank you once again for following along, it's appreciated!
At 27:33 can you give a Amazon link to the bottle. I looked but I'm sure I missed something. Filter top? Sorry if I was not paying 💯 attention. Watched a second time but still want to make sure I get the right one plus I like the olive color
Thank you for watching the video and for the question! I used the Hydrapak Flux 1.5 liter..... They do have other sizes if you're interested in those. Hopefully this link works for you. Thanks once again and good luck! www.amazon.com/dp/B084D63BSG/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_DXFND9K70XRCHCECEMSD?psc=1
Nice gear video , so u really never cooked with a stove ? , the huel powder must of kept up full mostly, just mix a shake and go ! Or did I miss the stove in this video , I hate pants as well , I really like the shorts with tights under them for colder mornings , u used this system when u were in the early colder parts of the trail ? , by the way u look thin , anyway I do want to upgrade to your water filter system, seems like everyone is going to this because of the flow
That's right, I never used a stove, I just ate cold food. I used the long underwear under the shorts pretty much the entire time, even in the colder months. I believe I lost a total of around 13 pounds or so. Thank you once again for watching and following along, it's appreciated!
Shaker, Thanks for the great content and info! I am heading out on the AT on the 8th of March 2022 and am trying to determine whether or not to just use opsak odor proof bags or my bear hang kit? I noticed you mentioned sending your kit home, how did you manage your food storage at night? Sleep with it, store it in your vestibule? I hiked the PCT in 21 and never hung a bag, if you found a solution to this for the AT I would be interested in hearing about it. I too just used wraps on my thru of the PCT and found it so much easier to pack out and feed myself at the end of each day. Thanks! EZ
Awesome, I hope you have a great time! That's the same date I started my AT thru hike! I just used an OpSak and kept my food in my vestibule. Typically I didn't eat at my campsite either, I usually ate a ways before getting there. If interested I did go into a little bit of detail about my food storage in my first Q&A video (not the post trail Q&A but one I did while on trail).. if you watch it it's towards the very end of the video. Thank you for following along and best of luck on your upcoming thru hike!
Great post hike gear review. Sounds like everything pretty much worked ok. Not sure I've got the gonads to sleep next to my food tho. Not a trail question but you mentioned you do woodworking and was curious as to what you make. I do wood turning...segmented bowls, ornaments, lamps...etc.
Thank you for making this gear load out video. Well organized and useful info I don't know why you didn't get more subscribers. Maybe not enough drama and youthful cleavage? ✌😀lol. Anyway, I will look out for your future adventures. Take care
Fantastic review for others that would like to reference here is everything bookmarked
Bookmarked of items
00:00 start
1:05 trekking poles
1:22 shoes
1:43 shorts
2:26 shirt
2:39 sock liners
2:53 socks
3:14 hat
3:26 backpack and stuff attached
6:40 backpack liner
7:55 sleeping bag cold
9:13 sleeping bag warmer
9:37 bag liner
10:51 cold-weather clothing, gloves to start out
11:17 beanie/hat
11:27 Long sleeve shirt
11:49 bottoms
12:08 Jacket
12:48 puffy
13:18 shirt, extra
13:36 mid white extra bottoms
14:00 shorts
14:23 extra socks liners
14:27 extra socks
14:30 clothes bag/Pillow
14:48 packing backpack items kept dry
15:08 food not eating, That day
15:50 dude shower
16:38 powder
17:05 bug net
17:08 Deet
17:33 rags cloths
18:16 electronics
19:44 divvy/toiletry bag/first aid
19:55 Shelter
22:58 rain gear
27:12 Toilet paper
27:42 dirty water bag
28:55 Garmin mini
29:44 massage ball
30:03 drink mix bottle
30:43 umbrella
31:02 tent stakes
31:29 Swiss Army knife
31:56 sleeping mat
32:36 ground sheet
34:14 weighing pack
34:58 Items sent back
Thank you so much for doing this and for following along - I appreciate it!
@@ShakerHikes very easy to do, if I'm doing it from my end I do not need to start with 00:00 yeah if you do it the first one needs to be 00:00 and then the rest just put the time in and a description and it will truly block out your video so people can click directly on it and as they have her over the bottom if you do it it will give the titles as a hover over the bottom part
Q I think you're doing a great job I love the way you have that all laid out I like the way you have that I used to do that for the scouts in my hiking days I'm a little too old for that now I'm 83 but I enjoy very much listening 2 year program here podcast whatever keep up the good work
Glad you made the trail it's good to see that you had all that laid out that was so nice learned a lot and I wouldn't argue with any of the stuff that you had put on there except I might have carried I would have carried a bigger knife besides the Swiss Army I think it was an excellent job only wish I could do it all over again never really did the whole thing but did so many parts of it but that's for another time happy trails
Thanks Marty for the bookmarks!
Following along line of cleaning packs, I had read about someone hanging his pack up in the car wash and hoseing it down. When my family came to visit in ‘05 I did this, you wouldn’t believe the dirt that came out. Alas, so did the waterproofing part of the fabric, ULA pack, It shredded and keeps flaking off whenever I use the pack all these many years later.
Thank you, Robert. Your video was very informative. It looks like you were fairly happy with most of your gear decisions. I’ll admit, The first video I saw, you set up a tarp, I had preconceived notions you were going to Bushcraft your way to Katahdin. Every year, I choose a few hikers to follow and I’m glad I found your channel as it was mighty enjoyable. Thanks again!
Hi, I found this method best for cleaning my packs. Using liquid Oxy Clean, half fill up your bath tub with hot water. Submerge your pack fully, agitate it. Using a tooth brush, scrub some Oxy Clean and work into the straps, the bottom, stains, back liner... agitate the pack in the water. Let it soak 30 minutes on one side, flip it over soak 30 minutes. Notice the brown water after soaking. Drain, fill with clean hot, agitate again, maybe repeat depending on color of water. Drain, rise with fresh water. Hang to dry upside down. Pack is like new. DG
Thank you for the information, I may give this a try sometime!
Rob I'm so grateful for your effort to film your Appalachian adventure every day! I live in Nebraska and am completely unfamiliar with the terrain that you hiked through but I've been very inspired. I wouldn't be able to until I am able to retire. I hope I'll be in good shape then. Wonderful!
Great video. Glad to hear you liked the pack because I ordered the same one.
Very interesting choices. I’ve hiked the AT in sections many times. I’ve always liked winter (no bugs) . Yet with winter comes weight. I don’t think I’ve ever carried a pack that only weighs 14lbs 😊. Maybe summer has some advantages. Never used trek poles I was raised real men carried a walking stick. In Ranger shool the instructors all had walking sticks.
Anyway congratulations very big accomplishment. What next
Thank you for sharing what worked for you and what did not? It's very helpful. Thank you.
Great video....I am seeking Pata Gucci alternatives for clothing though. Cheers!
Similar issue with wet footbox from the very similar Borah bivy, I believe it would be better If the bivy had a bungee sinch around the neck area to prevent breathing down into the bag.
Awesome video, very informative and helpful!
Thank you for this excellent equipment review. I especially liked the man wipes and ordered some for my future Jeep camping.
Wow, this video was so good I took notes. Thanks
I like the idea of a combo quilt/sleeping bag. I'm going to buy a quilt next because I toss and turn so much, but this looks like a good choice as well! Congratulations on a great journey! It was terrific following along!
I really enjoyed this video, thanks!
I looked back to Q&A #1 to see your food process. Seeing you place the smelly socks on top of your food bag made me laugh. Last week I met a hiker on the Colorado trail who also places her stinky hiking clothes on top of her food bag as deterrent. I used an ursack with opsak on my section hike but I may do a double opsak next time. Thanks
Congratulations on completing the AT and thank you so much for taking the time to share your gear and thoughts on each piece, including the gear you didn’t use. Nice
Excellent vid. I’ll be back…I don’t have enough time to finish this.
.. a loadout that works .... lol .. Big Ass Wet Wipes .. sounds like a brand right there ....
Congrats on that little walk you did. Seriously great vid, thanks for it.
Great information
Hello from india.. lovely video.. and beautiful place...☺
Hi Shaker💜 thanks for the walkthrough
Have a great journey
New sub here
Really enjoyed watching your videos and hope to see you on another trail!
Good to see what you used and what you didn't use. Thanks
After each longer hike I’ll spray my hip and shoulder belts with simple green, take it outside, hose it off, and let the sun dry it out. Stinky pads no more!
Gear video is quite interesting and informative. I found that many of the items you felt weren't very useful are the same ones that I had already sorted out of my personal hiking equipment.
Congratulations. Very nice gear. Thanks
Really interesting to see what gear you ended with and what you didn't like. Thanks for sharing.
Got to have that beer pocket
Mr lighthouse, I sure have enjoyed your videos.
Let me know if you decide to get rid of the arc haul. Always wanted to try one out. Good job on the videos, enjoyed it!
Enjoy your video thanks for sharing the gears
Thanks!
I wish to enjoy a stout with you when I retire from the Army and do my thru-hike in 2026
Thanks for sharing your gear review
I enjoyed your hike Rob! I followed you every step! 😉. I was wondering what was your favorite summit? Beautiful summits when you got closer to the end! I live In Alabama. The Appalachian Mountains come on down to my area of Alabama. I have camped and hiked all around our mountains. But the views up north are somethings else. Would love for you to tell us what was some of the bad parts of the trail. What are your favorite places you stayed overnight? Maybe another Q & A. Welcome back to civilization!
Thank you! I am putting together a final Q&A which should come out in another two or three weeks. I'll be sure to add your questions to the list. Thank you once again for following along, it's appreciated!
Thank you very much for the detailed review!
Thanks for sharing. Great information.
Merci
👍excellent gear video.
Thank You
Thanks so much for doing this for us 👍
At 27:33 can you give a Amazon link to the bottle. I looked but I'm sure I missed something. Filter top? Sorry if I was not paying 💯 attention. Watched a second time but still want to make sure I get the right one plus I like the olive color
Thank you for watching the video and for the question! I used the Hydrapak Flux 1.5 liter..... They do have other sizes if you're interested in those. Hopefully this link works for you. Thanks once again and good luck! www.amazon.com/dp/B084D63BSG/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_DXFND9K70XRCHCECEMSD?psc=1
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Nice gear video , so u really never cooked with a stove ? , the huel powder must of kept up full mostly, just mix a shake and go ! Or did I miss the stove in this video , I hate pants as well , I really like the shorts with tights under them for colder mornings , u used this system when u were in the early colder parts of the trail ? , by the way u look thin , anyway I do want to upgrade to your water filter system, seems like everyone is going to this because of the flow
That's right, I never used a stove, I just ate cold food.
I used the long underwear under the shorts pretty much the entire time, even in the colder months.
I believe I lost a total of around 13 pounds or so.
Thank you once again for watching and following along, it's appreciated!
TERBAIK ....hi rob..come to MALAYSIA ..HIKING THE 7 MOUNTAIN in paninsular+ KINABALU MOUNTAIN in borneo..are U Ready? MANTAP
Did you ever do anything to bring that pack back to life?
I haven't, it's still hanging up out in my shed LOL, maybe someday though!
Darn tough have a lifetime warranty if you send it to them they give you another pair i hear
Yes they do, a very nice program! I sent a few pairs back for exchange. Thank you for following along, I appreciate it!
Dude, you make me laugh! Thanks for the scoop, gonna do the Trail in 2022!
in a good way!
Heard you say diddy bag lol you had to be a marine . Only time I ever heard anyone say that is fellow leathernecks
Shaker,
Thanks for the great content and info! I am heading out on the AT on the 8th of March 2022 and am trying to determine whether or not to just use opsak odor proof bags or my bear hang kit? I noticed you mentioned sending your kit home, how did you manage your food storage at night? Sleep with it, store it in your vestibule?
I hiked the PCT in 21 and never hung a bag, if you found a solution to this for the AT I would be interested in hearing about it. I too just used wraps on my thru of the PCT and found it so much easier to pack out and feed myself at the end of each day.
Thanks!
EZ
Awesome, I hope you have a great time! That's the same date I started my AT thru hike!
I just used an OpSak and kept my food in my vestibule. Typically I didn't eat at my campsite either, I usually ate a ways before getting there. If interested I did go into a little bit of detail about my food storage in my first Q&A video (not the post trail Q&A but one I did while on trail).. if you watch it it's towards the very end of the video.
Thank you for following along and best of luck on your upcoming thru hike!
@@ShakerHikes Thanks, I will check that video out, I was looking for it in your post trail Q&A and could not find it! Good Luck on the CDT!
@@ShakerHikes Liked the idea of putting your socks, shirt, etc. on top of the bag, BRILLIANT!!
Ill see you there! I'm starting on March 2nd🙂
Ye gods bud.
Great post hike gear review. Sounds like everything pretty much worked ok. Not sure I've got the gonads to sleep next to my food tho. Not a trail question but you mentioned you do woodworking and was curious as to what you make. I do wood turning...segmented bowls, ornaments, lamps...etc.
I make shaker style boxes and carriers. If interested my website is www.lehays.com
Thank you for following along, it's appreciated!
Great video. What was your base weight?
Thank you for watching! My base weight is typically a tad under 17 lb.
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So did you ever find a tick in the beard with that comb??
Lol, I never did! I was very fortunate with the tick situation...I never had one latch on.
Thank you for sharing your gear info. I couldn't understand the name of the t-shirt, could you reply with the model? Thanks again!
Arc'teryx velox... Thank you for watching, it's appreciated!
@@ShakerHikes thanks for your quick reply and many congrats on a well hiked AT.
What did you use for a stove?
I didn't carry a stove... I just ate cold food other than when I was in town. Thank you for the question and for following along, it's appreciated.
When did you leave and finish?
I started March 8th at Springer Mountain and finished August 10th at Katahdin. Thank you for following along, it's appreciated!
@@ShakerHikes thinking about 2022 hike if AT...just not sure when to start
Thank you for making this gear load out video. Well organized and useful info
I don't know why you didn't get more subscribers. Maybe not enough drama and youthful cleavage? ✌😀lol. Anyway, I will look out for your future adventures. Take care
No poop kit? 😂
He had a tp bag , that's all u need
I cringed so hard watching you twist your dcf stuff sack.