Overnight on Mt. Baldy with a 25L Pack
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- čas přidán 30. 05. 2017
- Trying to push the limits of my various setups, I stuffed 11lbs of gear and 11lbs of food & water into a 25L pack for an overnight trip on Mt. Baldy via Ice House Canyon trail. This is the same gear that I've used year-round in different conditions. Total distance was 30 miles with over 10,700' of elevation gain.
**GEAR**
Mt. Baldy Gear List: bit.ly/2GDzc3q
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Music courtesy of Jonny Easton. Song title: Morning Walk. License: Creative Commons.
I enjoy your hiking videos very much ! They are special to me and bring back wonderful memories of my dear hiking friend Mike Sakamoto . Mike passed away in 2010 but I shall always treasurer hikes together in we met in 1982. Mike was Japanese and you remind me of Mike. same build , loved hiking and Mike used to wear a cap just like yours !. Mike and I hiked all over California on numerous hikes and camping trips, mos of the same trips shown on your videos . Thank you for your great videos and I will enjoy your future efforts ..
Sorry to hear about Mike. Glad this video brought back some memories!
Lost my hiking partner as well. RIP to those trail buddies that just can't be replaced. To Mike and Charlie.
Balloon - 1 | Hiking Nerd - 0
Love the nonstop action!
Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy your videos. Well-articulated, pretty footage, and very informative. I'm starting up hiking and backpacking and am taking the fast-track into it and I'm glad I ran into your videos beforehand. Keep up the good work!!
Thank you!
Right! Dude makes some great videos. His off trail trip of the Sierra high trail is epic!
excellent video and what an incredible view to wake up to...best wishes from Scotland.
So nice to see you explore different mountains and trails. Good filming quality
Some awesome hiking with great info and scenery/views. Glad you're pushing toward your limits to see what you can do. Keep on trekking!
Thanks David!
awesome video! very informative and loved how you showed your set up and the views. spectacular.
You made this look so easy!! 😍 Amazing 👏
Wow, that balloon was a huge tease!
Mt Baldy was where I used to get out of the smog for on the weekends I was going to grad school. Last time up, I met a lost dog and took him back to his home down below. Well done.
I did it last summer and met the same dog!
Great video! I just got a UD 35 and I was very happy to see your real trail test on the UD product.
I enjoyed your vid. Having been there and done that.... but not as quickly as you did.... I am impressed and thankful for the good camera work you did. Great vantage points. Keep it up dude and stay safe and blessed.
Thank you for doing this video! We live in Rancho, camp at Baldy frequently, but I've always been a little intimidated by the overnight hike. Maybe we'll try it out this spring. :-)
The balloon was pretty entertaining. Great vid!
Woo .you give us wonderful view : sunset & sunrise. .. working hard ....love it .thank you 👍✌🌹
Absolutely amazing video brother. Thanks for this
Excellent film - hiking inspiring stuff!
Love the video man , this trail is on my list 👍👍
Wow , the sea of clouds scene, after camping out, was AMAZING! Never seen anything like that! So beautiful!
Just found this video, very relaxing thank you!
Perfect balance of talk, scenery, gear, hiking, minimalism. So well done. Subed
WOW! An amazing video!
For future reference for your next Baldy hikeathon you can fill up your bottles at the Notch. They leave the doors to the restroom unlocked overnight and there are a few faucets. And if the restaurant is open, there is a bottle filling station between the restrooms and the gift shop.
Do you know if theres water available in august im gonna to a 30 mile loop in two weeks and dont wanna have to carry all my water
I plan on hiking/camping this soon too. Is there a river or stream to fill from on the way?
@@liammcintyre8970 If you take Baldy bowl trail, there's a small creek you'll cross
Ive hiked up Mt San Antonio before. Great hike! Took me four hours up and three down. Got to do an overnighter before the monsoon season!
Nicely put together video:) thank you
those clouds are beautiful mate. so worth the windy night!
That ballon was meant to float on my friend. Beautiful hike.
Excellent video with great views, thank you for making it. You really show what it was like. I'd be scared to be that high in the wind with just a fly and a piece of plastic - but you clearly knew it wouldn't be too cold that night. You convinced me a hip belt is much better than not having one!
Thanks for the kind words, Alan. I'm glad you were able to takeaway something from my experience.
Regarding the fly+plastic, I've personally observed that I get about the same amount of airflow in the tent if I use a double-walled tent like a Big Agnes Copper Spur in windy conditions. Those rain flies don't come down as low to the ground but the inner tents do have a bathtub floor which redirects the wind. So they might be slightly more comfortable because the air is redirected but that amount of air circulation in the tent has a similar effect on sleeping warmth.
Regarding hip belts, I'm still open to going without them -- but not with a 22lb pack. A lot of hikers who do without hip belts find their weight threshold to be around 15lbs. At that weight, the strain on the shoulders isn't too bad but it's still not going to be as comfortable as a pack with a frame and hip belt. It also depends on what part of your body is the limiting factor on your hikes. If you've got a strong core and upper body and you can really benefit from saving some ounces of weight off the legs, then maybe going hip belt-less makes sense. I had the option to buy the larger volume Fastpack 35 and Fastpack 45 (with hip belts) from Ultimate Direction but I'm glad I didn't. More volume means the capacity to carry more weight, yet any more weight is not fun without a frame and padded hip belt.
Great video and info. Thank you !!
Balloon wants to be free 😊
Dude that was awesome!
Watch out for the rattlers at Columbine Spring on the Icehouse Cyn trail. 😉 Nice detailed gear list. Gotta love a spreadsheet.
Wow!
Great views!!!
Great video
very good video, enjoyed it!
I can’t imagine setting up a camera and walking away from it only to have to walk back and retrieve it. Especially how you do it, walking till you’re just a tiny dot haha. Keep up the hard work.
blackilluzionz You know, you kind of forget about it sometimes and then you look back and realize you can’t even see the camera 😂
Wow that shot at 17:36...amazing!
I swallowed enough Giardia out of that same spring to lay me up for a week. Filter and treat ALL water.
Nice Video and Hike
Thank you for sharing
Hey man I live in Montclair. My girlfriend and I love backpacking Mt Baldy--we would b stoked to do a trip with you. Cheers
Thanks, Great video
You kicked ass... Watch, Like, Comment... how hard is it???
AWESOME video man... Those views were great. A hip belt helps support the weight on a frameless pack... sure I'm telling you something you already know. Loved it... Thanks for sharing, take care.
Try it in the winter time, a great experience
Really enjoy your videos. I love the detail you go into about each item of gear you have and your experience with it. I'll be testing the snow peak mini solo cookset with gigapower stove this weekend which is pretty comparable to your cookset. I have previously just used the jetboil but I like the versatility of your setup
Cheers Garrett. Although there are many models of Jetboils, I don't think any of the lighter options are able to nest an 8 oz (225g) canister. That was a big deterrent for me as it really does make packing easier (arguably you could put food or other things into the pot to save space). They're also not as cheap as getting the gear separately (for example, I got a great deal on my Soto Amicus stove and pot combo for
I'm surprised you carry a 225g canister. Why not go with 100g? And you bring up a fair point about boil times, a couple minute difference isn't generally an issue.
You're asking all the right questions! I've been deliberate about my choices so this explanation below is not an after-the-fact defense of my decision but rather the thought process that went into the decision to begin with.
*Cost*
At $4.50 for 100g or $6.00 for 225g, the latter is more economical per gram of fuel (obviously). That's not the full picture here so let's look at weight.
*Weight*
Although there is some variance with different manufacturers, an empty 100g canister is about 3.5oz while an empty 225g canister is about 5oz. It's nice to be able to save those 1.5oz of can weight as well as the weight of not bringing any unwanted fuel. Again, this doesn't tell the full story so let's look at cost vs. weight.
*Cost vs. Weight*
If I only need 4oz of fuel and I bring the 8oz canister, I'm carrying an extra 5.5oz of unneeded weight. To save 5.5oz at the cost of $1.80 (100g of fuel should cost me $2.70 at the same fuel per gram price as the larger canister), that doesn't seem bad. With my gear, I'm at a point where shedding more weight with upgrades will cost me roughly $250/lb saved. So to save 1/3lb for $1.80 per trip makes sense if I go on less than 50 trips ($250/lb saved of fixed gear vs. $5.25/lb saved per trip). Gear depreciates but I think most of my gear will last at least 50 trips so now we can compare fuel and gear weight on a per use basis. Which canister is the winner here for you? It depends on frequency of usage and how much it would cost you to save weight through other means (gear, dehydrated food, etc). For me, I haven't wanted to cross the threshold of $250/lb saved for gear so I'm not too eager to get there through fuel costs either. I'd rather carry the weight of a 225g canister.
So with that analysis, why do I find myself taking a 225g canister even on an overnight trip like this one?
1) I burned through 2oz of fuel to cook dinner (I eat 2 courses or about 1,000 calories) from 1L of snow. I expected about this much fuel consumption and only brought a 225g canister with 2.3oz of fuel in it. This was actually cutting it closer than I would like though. Since I'm always using 225g canisters (and don't necessarily use all the fuel on one trip), I have a shelf of canisters with different amounts of fuel in them.
2) I don't want to recycle so many canisters
3) On group trips, the pace is usually slower than when I go solo so extra weight doesn't matter as much
Helpful? Any flaws with my reasoning?
From a purely analytical standpoint that's based entirely on quantifiable values, that is totally reasonable. I like the convenience and compactness of the smaller container in a smaller pot. I too have a shelf of unused canisters. I always think of the canisters more like consumables and never factored their cost into my list since I have spent so much money they are nearly negligible. I haven't broken down my gear list to the point where I can identify what my cost per lb saved would be, I'm sure it would help me identify where I can improve the most.
Most people definitely don't think about it this way but it's how someone with a finance background would potentially think about the situation. Even if a piece of gear lasts a lifetime, you could still depreciate it to some cost-per-use or cost-per-year figure to then make it a better apples to apples comparison with other options. But few are in the business of backpacking so that they can burden their mind with more numbers.
I totally forgot to mention the stability you get from a wider canister base. But you can use those plastic canister legs on the smaller canisters.
I gave you a like - cool video but I could tell you were climbing timber mountain because earlier in the video the trail sign said timber mountain LOL!
As a future hiker I’m really enjoying these videos, allot to learn and very helpful with lots of info, keep up the great adventure 👍🏻
Water discipline is pretty important training to understand. Humans I capable of some surprising feats of endurance. I usually drink about a liter every 10-12 miles hiking, and I don't consider myself as disciplined as some of the other hikers I know. We use the same pack btw!
Great video, very inspiring. Seeing your gear list would you recommend Altra Lone trails (4.0) for Baldy or could one get away with something lighter with like the Altra Superior (4.0)?
I like the Superior for trail running but you can definitely feel sharp rocks underfoot - for hiking, I think the Lone Peak would be better
Cool video! It would be very interesting to see your video-making process from capture to upload in a future upload as I find that you do a way-above-average job of it. This is especially impressive given that you have only been uploading videos for 4 months--just imagine how good you will be at it in a couple of years!
Btw, having read some of the comments below: have you taken a Wilderness First Aid course (~20 hrs)? If not, I vigorously recommend that you do. As a solo hiker in remote alpine environments, you may even want to consider Advanced WFA (~40 hrs) or Wilderness First Responder courses (~80 hrs). Bonus, plenty of new nerdy facts, e.g. the human body can only absorb up to 1L of water per hour, but can sweat double that amount in the same lapse of time.
Happy trails!
Cheers man. Thanks for the idea, I think that showing my video making process could help others critique it so I can get better. I have so much to learn.
Currently this is what I do:
*Shooting*
1) Shoot 1080p @ 60fps on an iPhone 7 Plus using the native camera app (I have Filmic Pro but it burns through the battery). Wish I could shoot in 4K video but not going to work with my current hardware setup.
2) Focus on slow, smooth pans; they can always be sped up later but taking a fast pan and slowing it down degrades the frame rate and quality
3) If I look squarely at the lens in selfie mode (I use the rear camera for the quality but I can't see what I'm shooting), it should capture my head without cutting it off
4) If there's background action (wind rustling a tree, water flowing), then there's no need to pan -- just hold the camera steady
5) If I'm walking and shooting, I need to walk smoothly. Also, the iPhone has a warping effect that is improved if I lock the focus.
*Editing*
1) Go through all of my footage and select the clips I want to use; move these into a separate folder
2) Use a 2012 Macbook Air with iMovie (because it won't run anything else). Store all the files on an external hard drive and create an iMovie library template file for each new video.
3) Think about the theme of the trip (or individual themes per day) and find appropriate royalty-free music
4) Load all the clips into iMovie and bulk edit the volume level; also, apply some minimum level of background noise removal
5) Try to snip the clips so that they line up with the music beats; if there's something interesting in the music, try to pair it with a suitable clip
6) Adjust the volume and background noise of individual clips as necessary
7) Add descriptive text and titles
Nothing fancy from a technical perspective. I'm only beginning to get an eye for lighting and framing shots. But I'm very impressed with the video quality of the iPhone 7 Plus and the built-in optical image stabilization. I guess I just spend more time thinking about the content in my videos and what would be cool for you guys to see.
Dude I was pullin for you!! but that balloon man.. it didn't want to cooperate with you!
You never know what the mountains will throw at you
That was great
There is water below the saddle there's a spring that comes out of the ground
Yea they call it The Devils Piss
Great video. I love the music as well.
I used the same pack but included a hip pack for toiletries and a 500ml bottle. I had 6-6l smart water bottles with 4 days of food and I had a chair. That pack is not meant to carry that much weight and it did start to fray at the shoulders
I noticed you carry quick clot powder. I would recommend carrying the kind that is in the form of gauze or a sponge. Reason being, the powder can be very difficult to clean out of wounds. The guaze and sponge can be packed into a wound and taken out easily. Also, most bleeding can be stopped with pressure, so the doctor treating you is going to wonder why you made a mess of his job when you could have probably stopped the bleeding without it.
What I carry and what I would recommend adding to your first aid kit is in isreali bandage. Its a pressure dressing that allows you to wrap and apply constant pressure to a wound. That in conjunction with a clotting sponge will do a lot more than a pack of quick clot powder. The isreali bandage is great for any wound that requires constant pressure. It's not too heavy. The isreali bandage isn't quite a tourniquet but it's close and with a tool to tighten it you can make it like a tourniquet.
Disclaimer: I have no background in medicine nor first aid so everything I say below is just based on my own research and understanding and is likely to evolve as I learn more. If you disagree with anything I say, I would really appreciate being pointed to some other reputable source of information.
I'm actually really glad to have this discussion about clotting powder, especially with someone in SAR. I did in fact consider those options you mentioned before deciding on CELOX. These were the questions I asked myself:
*Is a clotting agent even necessary in the backcountry?*
I certainly hope not! But it's light enough that I'm willing to carry it if it can be useful.
*Under what circumstances is a clotting agent useful?*
For wounds where applying direct pressure is not enough to stem the bleeding.
*Should I use a clotting powder or a sponge?*
Powder is lighter and more compact. Sponge is bulkier and marginally heavier. Both will rely on the clotting agent to stop the bleeding but the sponge has the benefit of being able to absorb some blood (that can then clot on its own). Sponge may be less messy as well, but the type of clotting powder also matters.
*What type of clotting powder should I use?*
I saw a lot of warnings against using a powder that introduces localized heat (like zeolite, which has an exothermic reaction with blood). Kaolin (the latest formulation of QuikClot) and chitosan (CELOX) are both inert materials that seem to be non-destructive. I've read that chitosan is a weak hemostatic agent derived from crustaceans and can be broken down by the body's enzymes, whereas kaolin is a clay mineral that triggers coagulation but is hard to clean out. This was the reason I chose CELOX over QuikClot -- so it would be better for the doctor treating the injury.
Clotting powder was actually the last thing I added to my First Aid Kit (FAK) and I'm not convinced that I need it. But I figured it wasn't that expensive or heavy and it could ameliorate a bad situation. I don't have enough powder to staunch a life-threatening wound like if my leg got bit off by a Grizzly but it would be no good if I died from shock anyway.
It seems to me that an Israeli bandage is going to be more useful and work better than a clotting powder in most circumstances. But it does come at a pretty hefty weight penalty (one bandage alone is more than the weight of my entire FAK). Some people refuse to weigh their FAK on the grounds that their life is worth any amount of weight. Personally, I accept that there's some risk I take while hiking and I try my best to stay focused and avoid having an accident altogether. If I were leading a group trip, my FAK would be different and I would also want to learn more about wilderness first aid to help others.
Thoughts about the above?
I don't disagree with anything you've said at all. I wasn't aware that celox was able to be broken down within the body, that's a huge plus. I won't make the argument that the weight of the Israeli bandage is negligible since weight is one of the most important considerations for your hiking. I do think that you might find the Israeli bandage could probably replace more than one item on your list in a pinch and since you often hike solo, the ability to maintain constant pressure on a wound while you hike yourself out could be extremely valuable. Hopefully neither of us ever have to use them though :)
I have a list of things I HAVE to carry, so my strategy is a little different. On a related note, have you considered carrying a few antihistamines?
Digiwolff That's a good point about the Israeli bandage in a solo context. I think more valuable than any item in my FAK is wilderness first aid training for solo situations. Recommend any courses for that?
I carry some diphenhydramine (Benadryl) as an antihistamine and sleep aid. The other day I was imagining what one would do if they didn't know they were allergic to bees and went into anaphylactic shock without any epinephrine on hand. Bad situation. Self tracheotomy with a length of trekking pole?
That would be a really awful situation. Some people on SAR can carry epi pens but I haven't heard of anyone using them. We all carry a razor blade. If a trekking pole was all you have and you're gonna die then I'm not sure what other options there would be. Since I usually have a hydration pack I might try to use some hose first since I could cut it quickly and cleanly but it might not be rigid enough. Bad situation.
I carry a tampon in my kit. The girls always seem to notice it.
Super cool! Do you think it is possible to do this in the winter with snow shoes and stay at the peak?
You definitely could but I would treat it as a mountaineering objective given the typical conditions up there in the winter.
Great photography, you have a great eye! Where do you get all your energy? Could you send me some of that in a bottle? :) Just subbed and very much enjoying your videos.
Awesoem work. Love your vids.
Walks up mountain - Balloon blows thirty yards away and is too far to retrieve?
That's funny dude.
Accidentally walks up the wrong mountain?
I take a GPS but it is never my primary means of navigating. I always take "paper" maps and a Silva compass. Electronics fail and vegetation etc can impede satellite connectivity.
The comment about the Osprey pack is telling. Although a heavier pack empty the Atmos made a 3 times heavier load feel comparable to an 11 lbs load in a UL "garbage bag with straps" comfort wise. Imagine what 15 - 20 lbs would feel like in the Osprey. Counting ounces when it comes to yoru back pack is is often counter productive despite what the UL Jedi Council will tell you. He says the only real benefit is back sweat. The current frame ventilation barriers on Ospreys create an air gap between the pack and back meaning you are less sweaty that with a frame-less pack. I've rucked in everything from military packs (framed and frame-less) and a multitude of civilian brands including top of the line models like Arcteryx. I only use Ospreys now. The balance of quality, cost, functionality, durability and weight are second to none. I'll take the extra pound or two. It is more than worth it in the end.
I go "UL" as I can afford with sleeping gear (S2S Spark III w/ UL insulated mat), tent (Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo) and clothing (mix of North Face, Patagonia and Arcteryx) but not my pack. I like to carry sufficient water, food and survival items should the worst occur and a frame-less, no waist harness hyper light plastic bag with straps simply does not cut it for me comfort wise. I usually run my Stratos 36. For hiking in areas devoid of local water sources I run an Atmos 65. Outstanding packs.
No PLB in your kick Hiking Nerd?
A hearty 👍🏼 for push-up lizard.
It's a tough hike.
Great video, what camera do you use ?
iPhone 7 Plus
hiked baldy few weeks ago !
Curious, did you feel like the UD 25 was maxed out for one overnight? Do you think 2-3 nights woulds be better suited for the UD 35? Thanks...
For those conditions & personal requirements - yes the Fastpack 25 was maxed out. If I dropped the stove, pot, and fuel, that's roughly the same weight and volume as another day's worth of food. My intended use for the FP25 was for day hikes and 2-3 day backpacking trips where I need minimal gear.
The FP35 doesn't suit my needs because I have the SD Flex Capacitor that can hold about the same volume when compressed (40L) but does a better job carrying that weight. Yes, the FC is heavier than the UD but as demonstrated here, it's possible to fit 22lbs into a frameless 25L pack and I wouldn't want to carry a bulkier, heavier load without a frame+hip belt.
There's certainly a strong push in the market towards 35-40L frameless packs (think Palante, MLD Burn, ZPacks Nero, etc). Where the Fastpack series excels is in providing extra features (at the expense of weight) that keeps you moving forward without having to take off the pack.
Thanks Jimmy for your thoughts. BTW, great video too!
Where did you get your water bottle holders on the front of your bag ?
They’re part of the bag
Which size pack did you use. I have the s/m and I find the water bottles sit pretty high. What was your experince?
I use the M/L. You can see at 6:48 how the water bottle pockets sit. 600ml bottles are the max I would carry.
Few questions... besides the top of mt. baldy is there anywhere else to setup camp? Also, your description says it dropped below 10 degrees F? is that true? :0
I've only been there once but I believe there's a more sheltered spot somewhere just below the summit, in the trees. I fixed the description -- what I meant to say is that from 7pm to 6am it only dropped from mid-40F to mid-30F so a 10F quilt is a little unnecessary to bridge the gap between camp clothing and sleep insulation.
Hiking Nerd thanks for the info and clarification. Keep up the awesome videos.
Would it be possible for you to give me the route you took. I got inspired by watching thing video. Thank you.
Start at icehouse canyon trailhead, then take the 3 T’s trail to Baldy and return. You can take detours to go up Cucamonga and any other peaks that suit your fancy.
You have all the water you needed. Just melt the snow to boil so the water produced is purified and voila.
Around what time of year was this hike?
May 24-25, 2017 per my gear list
Hey there, are you still using the Fastpack 25? If so, how is it holding up?
I use it on occasion but since it doesn't fit my bear can, I can only use it for areas where a bear hang is acceptable. Check out this video to see it in action: czcams.com/video/JYmCFKSd82E/video.html
Have you tried the Ski Hut Trail?
I haven’t but maybe one day!
Do you’ve to apply for a permit? And assuming you did this in May?
what was the app to download maps???? I dont see it on the gear list. thanks
os it avnesa map??? I typed in multiple attempts...i think this was it?
Avenza Maps is the app, and geospatial maps can be created and downloaded from Caltopo.com
There is a restaurant that has a water tap
Is it possible to Hike Mount Baldy bypassing the Devils Backbone?
Why would you want to skip the Devil's Backbone? That's the best part of the hike!
What's the map PDF system called that you use? Anyone?
Mark Nicholas Caltopo geospatial PDFs + Avenza maps or another similar app
Ok so all I've got to say is if you came up the 3T's trail and you went back that way and tagged Etiwanda and Cucamonga then you now must change your channel name from "Hiking Nerd" to "Hiking BAMF" just saying bro...good stuff.
Tuba Solo the Hiker Anything for the views :)
Sooo cool men
Miss baldy I lived in upland
Magnificent scene! The sunrise is worth a night of lousy sleep. It must be much more awesome in person there.
I love your beautiful videos. Keep it up.
Are you planning on more gear reviews? Yours are my most trusted reviews.
Thanks Chiu! Totally worth it. Especially if I can capture the footage and share with you guys!
I've got a running list of gear I want to make into video reviews but need to put some more thought and organization into them. It helps if I script it before going out to shoot. For some of the newer pieces of gear I've acquired, I'm still putting them through their paces before I am ready to publish a review. There are a couple of items I got from China (Aliexpress) that are quite impressive for how much they cost and I want to share these. Generally if I take the same gear on repeated trips, it's a sign that I like it.
With this video, I spent more screen time on gear than I have with any prior trip video. It's a lot easier to talk off-script, but it's not comprehensive. Would you prefer that I talk about gear while I'm on these hikes or make (fewer) dedicated video reviews? Also, is there anything from my current list of gear that you would like to see a review on? Gear list: goo.gl/BPkXJj
Thank you for asking my opinions and leaks of your upcoming reviews. I am sure a lot of people will be interested in cheap and good gear. I recently found out how much talks on youtube about cheap trekking poles, way more hype than the brand name poles.
I know you are a perfectionist; you put so much testing and preparation into making one comprehensive review. Your style sets you above and beyond other youtube user reviews. If you continue the high production quality, and strategically prioritize gear review list; I won't be surprised that your channel becomes one of the "go to" channel for fast and light hikers in a couple of years. I think high quality dedicated review is your strength, but it is also good to talk off-script like this video , and stir up interests for the upcoming episodes.
Footwear is by far the most important gear. An Altra review will be interesting. The design make a lot of sense. Since you wore them repeatedly, that is a positive sign. I will look at your gear list and think more about it.
Facilitating technique discussion could set your channel a niche. Serious hikers will appreciate the important but possibly nerdy topics.
Your gear list is meticulous and the collection overwhelming. Still, the Altra is the most interesting to me.
At first glance, your pamase poles seem intensely interesting, but I can't believe them to be durable. My expensive Komperdell 5.7oz carbon pole snapped like a cookie, admittedly it was user error.
It seems the condition is so perfect for the outdoor: moderate temperature, no bug, long daylight, nice trails and views, free campsites, just sometimes no flowing water. Is this the typical May SouCal outdoor? How about the risks from venomous snakes and insects and big predators?
lamyeechiu None on top of the mountain
Devil's backbone kick my tail and that starting from Manker flats parking lot
I was thinking the same thing. Dude has some good stamina and will power.
Wait so you’re allowed to camp up there ?!? :D
OnlyzAvail wilderness camping.. you can camp anywhere on the mountain
Your pack small or large size?
M/L size
@@HikingNerd so is the fit perfect. Small for you big for you any more details I can use
How much of the trail do you get phone signal?
Come on man what the fuck kind of question is that
@@mikeywhtshoes2353 made my day 😂😂😂
Lame. a decent topo map and t sense of awareness would help.