Your gear looks dialed in. I start the approach trail in March. I'll be walking in your footsteps, bro. I hope to meet you. Maybe Trail Days :-) I learned the hard way about camping next to a fire. A hot ember popped off and burnt a hole through my tent. Also, the smoke can mess up your sinuses and overall breathing if the wind God's put that smoke on your tent. I try to camp far away from fires. So, when I'm done watching the Backcountry TV, I can escape to my smoke free tent! Well, not entirely smoke free, tbh...Happy trails. Good luck.
Thank you for this video. I am dialing in my gear now for my April ‘24 start date and have been looking for gloves! I probably won’t see you on the trail so happy hiking 🎉
Enjoy your videos and have learned about some cool gear. Many things didn't exist or were not available on my thru hike in 99! hope to see you on trail. I also like your stickers and merchandise
chapstick works as moustache wax in a pinch. or get yourself a small tube of aquaphore, it is great to help small cuts and deep chafe to heal and can also work as chapstick and lip caterpillar wax
That is one dialed in pack. Holy moly. Great video. Just found you and am looking forward to following. I'm in GA, so maybe we'll run into you out there. Happy Trails.
You may consider the possibility of needing to switch satelite beacons at some point. The company that put out the Defy unit has gone under and continuing service is unknown at the moment. Might be just fine and perhaps somebody will buy the assets and keep things going but just something to be aware of.
started with umbrella ditched at Franklin with so much low tree cover. check the hiker box LOL used on PCT in the desert, AZT worked well, Colorado didn't need it for me too windy on ridge. hope that helps good luck. Tahoe rim trail not needed.>>>
New sub from Scotland. Stephan. Trail name summit tae dae. I’m hitting 46 this year and being a bricklayer I don’t shift injuries to well. Last year I barely hiked due to needing recovery time just from work. This ul kit is my favourite as most of your kit is what I’ve stored in my mental toolbox viewing many ul backpackers kit lists. Oh yeah. Keep the moustache it’s definitely a statement. And I need to buy a sticker for my bottle to support your channel. Happy hiking 🥾
Brother great video. I have been looking into recovery shoes and you just shared a brand I had not considered. As for the tent, I am using the offset and love it. I think you and your pup will be very comfortable. Thanks for sharing such great info. - Ivan
@@ISuckatHiking yes you are! I’m still waiting for my FlexTail, waiting for my custom enlightened quilt, and training like crazy. At 61 I want to make sure I’m in good shape when I start. You are starting a lot earlier than me, I was hoping to meet you on trail but you will be way ahead of me. I start second week of April. Be safe and stay alert!
Hey brother, I just stumbled on to your channel and you caught my attention when I saw the BJJ food bag pic. I’m a fellow BJJ guy too (approx 14 yrs) so you know I had to hit that subscribe button. I wish you the best of luck as you head north!! Safe hiking!.
The pee bottle is a fantastic idea, i might get one myself. For some reason while hiking often have to pee multiple times per night, and when its cold and raining outside, thats even worse.
I don’t know much about anything but I’m wondering if a small carabiner to clip those shoes tightly to ur pack would work better . In the past on my packs stuff swinging around got annoying after a while . Good luck can’t wait to see you hike the AT
Seems you have your gear dialed in. Sure as your knock out the miles you'll do a bit of reorganization, like headlamp readily available in your fanny pack and gas canister transfer valve in your pack with your cook set. Best of luck. We will be following.
Getting hyped for the hike! I know you just went over everything in the video and have the affiliate links, but did you do a lighterpacks? its easier for me to look at the info as I plan. Thanks!
Great gear video. I also have the al pacca hoodie. I just sewn a elastic draw string in the hood. Game changer..... Also, may want to color code the pee bottle. Haha
Started following your journey today, and backtracked to see your loadout. Curious if you are wearing an Amazfit T-rex watch? If so do you like it? I find mine very accurate and love the extra long battery life. Good luck on the AT, ill be checkin in.
Great video.. Obviously people under 40 don't understand pee bottle... Just be open to sending umbrella home, 3000k miles on the AT and never felt I needed one like I did on PCT. Good luck!😊
So you are layering merino tshirt underneath an alpaca or at times another merino hoodie? Is that what I often see you hiking in? And is that jogger pant merino as well?
Cold soaking seems like some sort of false economy to me. Particularly if you’re varying a cook kit. My Toakes 750 with MSR pocket Rocket and Small Gas canister. Cant weigh any more than the water you cart whilst cold soaking for half the day. And I get warm food and can have it in 10 minutes. Loose the cold soak idea. You won’t regret it. Also I got the 20000 power bank and also 2 10000. The two 10s somehow seem to weigh less. If one breaks I have the other.
Question about your Osmo Pocket 3, as I understand that you are concerned about it's non-waterproof state. Did you purchase or consider extended protection for the pocket 3? I was looking and found Osmo P3 on amazon which could have a 50 dollar extended warranty added onto it. While I haven't read the full terms, I thought that this might help me feel better in respect to the danger of breaking the camera. At some point, that is already a tenth of the cost of the product though........ It's just that trail durability of the Osmo P3 is unknown.
I'm considering the warranty, because I think it would allow me to enjoy my hike a bit more (rather than being worried about the camera). That s1 gimbal that I mentioned, was purchased because it was rainproof@@ISuckatHiking
@@ISuckatHiking Don't get me wrong. I think both those tents are incredible. I would be over the moon to have either. My buddy has that tarptent and i borrowed it. I've wanted one ever since.
Ok so I have to comment the Pee bottle, from a man to another man who actually use a pee bootle Please exchange the Cnoc with the flexible hard plast Nalgene instead. Why? 1. The opening is bigger, like dude, if Mr adventure down there is small Ill get it, but having a bigger hole, to pee at night give more confidence, and even tricks you to think its bigger 2. Please dont take the wrong Cnoc bottle and blow it up like you just did with your mouth. 3. The Cnoc is NOT that long lasting. Nalgene hard plastic bottle for the win! appart from that even though I have never hiked the AT, I would drop that Umbrella. Darwin recommend that too.
I know you are on trail now so probably a moot point now but I use the Nalgene 48oz as a pee bottle. I’ve never filled it up through the night but have come closer to doing so more times than I would have guessed I might. If you want to be able to go half sitting up then you need a little head 😂 space or you will risk spilling the contents leaning the bottle a little so you can hit the mark. My observations anyway. Good luck up the trail.
@@DanielOutdoorsthey call it the Nalgene 48 or 32 oz cantene. Yes they spell canteen as I wrote it. One thing I like about it aside from the large opening and volume is once you get a little liquid in it to add a little weight, it stands up very well.
Great video. You look ready to go!! We’re counting down the days to follow you!
Almost time!
Friday, February 09th: Excellent gear choices. Cold soaking? Mmm. Nice Hilltop food bag! You be ready! Good luck! Happy Trails! Ross08
Thanks
Thanks for the share. May your gear provide you safety and comfort. Wishing you peace and good fortune. Happy Trails!
Thank you so much for watching!
Your gear looks dialed in. I start the approach trail in March. I'll be walking in your footsteps, bro. I hope to meet you. Maybe Trail Days :-)
I learned the hard way about camping next to a fire. A hot ember popped off and burnt a hole through my tent. Also, the smoke can mess up your sinuses and overall breathing if the wind God's put that smoke on your tent.
I try to camp far away from fires. So, when I'm done watching the Backcountry TV, I can escape to my smoke free tent! Well, not entirely smoke free, tbh...Happy trails. Good luck.
Thanks I may or may not do trail days, but have fun out there!
Thank you for this video. I am dialing in my gear now for my April ‘24 start date and have been looking for gloves! I probably won’t see you on the trail so happy hiking 🎉
Glad it was helpful!
I may try putting the thermodrop on my fanny pack - I like that idea. Interesting tent switch…
I am happy with the new tent may do a review of it on trail
@@ISuckatHiking awesome!
Great video as usual!
Thanks!
Enjoy your videos and have learned about some cool gear. Many things didn't exist or were not available on my thru hike in 99! hope to see you on trail. I also like your stickers and merchandise
Thank you I am on trail now videos coming next week
Appreciated the video - subscribed. Training and planning my 1st time thru-hike for 2025.
Awesome, thank you!
@@ISuckatHiking - I'll be checking out the rest of your videos. Lots of planning ahead! I suck at camping, so I will need all the help I can get.
chapstick works as moustache wax in a pinch. or get yourself a small tube of aquaphore, it is great to help small cuts and deep chafe to heal and can also work as chapstick and lip caterpillar wax
I have done all of that!
mix chapstick with a few drops of water in your hands and youve got a great balm for protecting yr face from the effects of wind/sunburn.
will be watching when you start the big hike.
Thanks!
That is one dialed in pack. Holy moly. Great video. Just found you and am looking forward to following. I'm in GA, so maybe we'll run into you out there. Happy Trails.
I will be heading that way next week!
You may consider the possibility of needing to switch satelite beacons at some point. The company that put out the Defy unit has gone under and continuing service is unknown at the moment. Might be just fine and perhaps somebody will buy the assets and keep things going but just something to be aware of.
Yea I am aware, I am comfortable on the AT so high traffic.
I have the same toaks pot and STS Collapsible cup! That bungee system looks sleek!
It's an X band I think the link is in the description
started with umbrella ditched at Franklin with so much low tree cover. check the hiker box LOL used on PCT in the desert, AZT worked well, Colorado didn't need it for me too windy on ridge. hope that helps good luck. Tahoe rim trail not needed.>>>
New sub from Scotland. Stephan. Trail name summit tae dae. I’m hitting 46 this year and being a bricklayer I don’t shift injuries to well. Last year I barely hiked due to needing recovery time just from work. This ul kit is my favourite as most of your kit is what I’ve stored in my mental toolbox viewing many ul backpackers kit lists. Oh yeah. Keep the moustache it’s definitely a statement. And I need to buy a sticker for my bottle to support your channel. Happy hiking 🥾
Thanks for the support!
Brother great video. I have been looking into recovery shoes and you just shared a brand I had not considered. As for the tent, I am using the offset and love it. I think you and your pup will be very comfortable. Thanks for sharing such great info. - Ivan
We are ready to go, glad I could be helpful!
@@ISuckatHiking yes you are! I’m still waiting for my FlexTail, waiting for my custom enlightened quilt, and training like crazy. At 61 I want to make sure I’m in good shape when I start. You are starting a lot earlier than me, I was hoping to meet you on trail but you will be way ahead of me. I start second week of April. Be safe and stay alert!
Hey brother, I just stumbled on to your channel and you caught my attention when I saw the BJJ food bag pic. I’m a fellow BJJ guy too (approx 14 yrs) so you know I had to hit that subscribe button. I wish you the best of luck as you head north!! Safe hiking!.
Awesome I have a Jiu-Jitsu channel as well check it out in the profile.
The pee bottle is a fantastic idea, i might get one myself. For some reason while hiking often have to pee multiple times per night, and when its cold and raining outside, thats even worse.
Absolutely that's why I have it
Totally understand - I'm 54!
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I don’t know much about anything but I’m wondering if a small carabiner to clip those shoes tightly to ur pack would work better . In the past on my packs stuff swinging around got annoying after a while . Good luck can’t wait to see you hike the AT
I may try that
Master Splinter!
That is me!
Enjoyed your video and enjoy watching your videos now that you’re on the trail. Could touch do a video on what Leo is carrying?
It would have to be after I get off the trail
Seems you have your gear dialed in. Sure as your knock out the miles you'll do a bit of reorganization, like headlamp readily available in your fanny pack and gas canister transfer valve in your pack with your cook set. Best of luck. We will be following.
Thanks I appreciate it!
Getting hyped for the hike! I know you just went over everything in the video and have the affiliate links, but did you do a lighterpacks? its easier for me to look at the info as I plan. Thanks!
www.packwizard.com/s/svVFAe6
I used Pack wizard it's easier to navigate
@@ISuckatHiking Thank you!
You left the Oofos Oocloogs off your packlist.@@ISuckatHiking
I would like more about that tent. Seems like a new model of tents, is pitching harder than duplex
I pitched it pretty easily the first time
Dude, I was looking at that cnoc widemouth for the exact same reason just last night on GGG 😂 great minds think alike
It will do the job!
The pee bottle needs to not look the same as all the others. Put a sticker on there or something. We don't want a mix-up. :)
I will write PEE BOTTLE on it very clearly!
Just pee in all of them and then you won’t have to worry about them getting mixed up. Simple.
I use the same bottle. Just rinse it out........
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@@Luckyhikes 🤣🤣🤣🤮
@@ISuckatHiking Lordy you two!!! 🤣😂😅
Does Darwin know you're using his studio?
😂 would be a long trip from Florida!
Awesome video… what shirt and athletic shorts?
Not sure
@@ISuckatHiking nice! Super helpful
I've been wondering about the Zpacks offset series. I'll be curious to see how that works for you.
I love it so far, I will do a review after a couple months!
I set my offset up and just the room in it is amazing. I have a shakedown schedule once my quilt comes in.
Great gear video. I also have the al pacca hoodie. I just sewn a elastic draw string in the hood. Game changer.....
Also, may want to color code the pee bottle. Haha
I'm gonna write on it with a sharpie!
Started following your journey today, and backtracked to see your loadout. Curious if you are wearing an Amazfit T-rex watch? If so do you like it? I find mine very accurate and love the extra long battery life. Good luck on the AT, ill be checkin in.
It is and I love it keep it on battery saver mode and get 7 days of gps tracking with it
Leukotape is a nice firestarter
I have never tried that
Only recently saw it on a video myself. It makes sense that the glue would likely burn well@@ISuckatHiking
Great video.. Obviously people under 40 don't understand pee bottle... Just be open to sending umbrella home, 3000k miles on the AT and never felt I needed one like I did on PCT. Good luck!😊
The umbrella is mainly to still be able to film in the rain. Which I know is going to happen ☔🌧️
@@ISuckatHiking DEFINITELY will happen.. 🤣
White belt from CT- hoping to meet you and leo on trail!!!
We will be out there in less than 2 weeks! Thanks for being a member!
Heard Motorola was having issues with creditors and the service was questionable going forward
Yea I'm not sure that it will work but I feel safe on the AT pretty populated.
@@ISuckatHiking be safe and will be watching
So you are layering merino tshirt underneath an alpaca or at times another merino hoodie? Is that what I often see you hiking in? And is that jogger pant merino as well?
Yes on the top the pantry are a quick dry jogger
Seems like that top combo is good for you in really cold weather while hiking
@@mattmcconnell6703 It works well but then I sweat 💦
Where did you get knife and fingernail clipppers?
Knife on knafs website, fingernail clippers on Amazon there should be a link in the description of the video
Cold soaking seems like some sort of false economy to me. Particularly if you’re varying a cook kit.
My Toakes 750 with MSR pocket Rocket and Small Gas canister. Cant weigh any more than the water you cart whilst cold soaking for half the day. And I get warm food and can have it in 10 minutes.
Loose the cold soak idea. You won’t regret it.
Also I got the 20000 power bank and also 2 10000. The two 10s somehow seem to weigh less. If one breaks I have the other.
I may send the stove home or I can toss the cold soak jar either way I am willing to change as needed
I’m willing to bet it’s the cold soak that goes. 😎
Happy hiking 🥾
@@swampyhiker thanks!
Did you use the air pump throughout your thru hike or did you toss it?
Still using it
what is the brand name of your nail clippers?
Victorinox 8.2055.CB Swiss Army... www.amazon.com/dp/B001U52C9Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
What about a tooth brush ?
You can brush them after you finish 🤣
Question about your Osmo Pocket 3, as I understand that you are concerned about it's non-waterproof state. Did you purchase or consider extended protection for the pocket 3? I was looking and found Osmo P3 on amazon which could have a 50 dollar extended warranty added onto it. While I haven't read the full terms, I thought that this might help me feel better in respect to the danger of breaking the camera. At some point, that is already a tenth of the cost of the product though........ It's just that trail durability of the Osmo P3 is unknown.
I did buy the warranty!
I have seen thru-hikes filmed on the pocket 2 so if I take care of it I should be fine.
I'm considering the warranty, because I think it would allow me to enjoy my hike a bit more (rather than being worried about the camera). That s1 gimbal that I mentioned, was purchased because it was rainproof@@ISuckatHiking
Lighterpack profile?
I use pack wizard www.packwizard.com/s/svVFAe6
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Thank you!
Dude, you look like you’re in okay shape. Why do you want to piss in a bottle😂? Good info.
So I don't have to leave my tent at night
A piss jug! I carry mine every time! 😂
I don't want to get up at night!
Who makes the fanny pack?
Thru pack
Bro if you don’t shave I’m gonna fight you.
Please do!
Good Gear. The tent is a downgrade imo, but to each their own.
I love both but made the choice to have non slanted walls it does have more room
@@ISuckatHiking Don't get me wrong. I think both those tents are incredible. I would be over the moon to have either. My buddy has that tarptent and i borrowed it. I've wanted one ever since.
@@billprice6458 I just took out the tarptent last night and I still love it but the offset duo has so much more space.
Ok so I have to comment the Pee bottle, from a man to another man who actually use a pee bootle Please exchange the Cnoc with the flexible hard plast Nalgene instead. Why?
1. The opening is bigger, like dude, if Mr adventure down there is small Ill get it, but having a bigger hole, to pee at night give more confidence, and even tricks you to think its bigger
2. Please dont take the wrong Cnoc bottle and blow it up like you just did with your mouth.
3. The Cnoc is NOT that long lasting. Nalgene hard plastic bottle for the win!
appart from that even though I have never hiked the AT, I would drop that Umbrella. Darwin recommend that too.
I have the wide opening CNOC collapsible, it's easier to store away.
I know you are on trail now so probably a moot point now but I use the Nalgene 48oz as a pee bottle. I’ve never filled it up through the night but have come closer to doing so more times than I would have guessed I might. If you want to be able to go half sitting up then you need a little head 😂 space or you will risk spilling the contents leaning the bottle a little so you can hit the mark. My observations anyway. Good luck up the trail.
@ISuckatHiking So its the foldable Nalgene, look that up.
@@DanielOutdoorsthey call it the Nalgene 48 or 32 oz cantene. Yes they spell canteen as I wrote it. One thing I like about it aside from the large opening and volume is once you get a little liquid in it to add a little weight, it stands up very well.