3 pieces of Gear that did not work | Appalachian Trail Thru Hike
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I don't want to start a fight on here, but as someone from Southwestern Virginia, you made my heart happy by pronouncing Appalachian the way we do! ♥️
Thank youuuuuuuuuuuuu
hillbilly, your saying it wrong ....didn't want to leave you hangin
Great to see you again my favorite 2022 thru hiker😊😊... Looking forward to your future hikes...We are all missing the Riiiiiver Crossing...
Awe me tooooooi
I loved my umbrella and am sorry that you had so many issues. I just tucked the umbrella handle under my sternum strap and used it successfully throughout my thru-hike in 2021. Congratulations for your hike! It's a wonderful accomplishment. :-)
Never thought about tucking it in the sternum
they have clips that really do work at Gossamer Gear.
I think most people use waterproof pack liners, trash compactor bag or something similar.
I used a contractor trash bag
❤Ponchos❤ best part about the poncho it can be placed over your pack as well pulling double duty. I used to keep several throw away ponchos with me while doing field work and I finally got more environmentally conscious and purchased a more durable option from bass pro still have it 7 years later but it’s finally getting to the end of it’s usable life span. Note I haven’t used it on tight trails where branches would be snagging it so use will definitely determine life span.
I definitely like ponchos
I had the same problem with my umbrella: couldn't get it to stay above my head. It was constantly wobbling above me. My whole backpacking life forever changed when I came across a hiker who recommended using 2-3 heavy-duty reusable twist ties to strap the umbrella to the shoulder strap. A quick visit to Ace (or was it Home Depot?) changed my life! I Did the whole Colorado Trail During Monsoon Season with my umbrella and kept my sanity.
Oh niiiiiiiiice
I've followed your journey and I just love your life.
Thank you
Watched you start to finish, congratulations on your accomplishment! You did a fantastic job of sharing your journey!
Thank you for following along
Fantastic Hike ! Something to definitely be proud of.
Regarding your HMG pack that leaked. I have had a Southwest for about 2-1/2 years - lots of miles but not much rain. I have observed the seams where the shoulder straps attach to the very top of the pack appear to be stretching and opening up a little - so that could be a leak point. I also heard from another HMG owner that he found leak points around the lumbar pad. The only other potential leak points are where the pockets are sewn to the pack. There 'might' be an issue with the closure of the main opening of the pack - if the closure is loosely rolled and not firmly folded over, rain water might be able to seep in, but doubtful that this is a possible leak point. The dyneema fabric has basically been bulletproof for me.
After looking at my pack in passing I saw there could come a leak from the shoulder straps
Yeah it takes awhile to figure out gear, weight, and etc.
In 97 I think I was carrying 45 pounds!! Never again!!
Packing around 21 pounds these days. 30 liters!!
Keep trying new gear and ways to carry your stuff. Every time you backpack you figure new stuff out!
I can’t wait to try out more gear
My wife and I each use a USGI Industries Military Style Poncho. They have many uses and most of all keep the rain off of us and our packs. My eldest daughter's name is Juliana.
I like your daughters name 🤗
Salomon for the win! My favorite hiking boots (Quest), shoes (X Crest) and trail runners (Speedcross) are all Salomon. Yes, I own all three for different types of hikes, it makes a difference. Paired with SmartWool socks, never had any foot issues. Everyone is different and no two people have the same shoe requirements, like you said, but Salomon is my preferred brand for any hiking footwear. I was hoping they would treat you right when you originally said you got them. So happy they worked for you! 👍🏻
As for your pack, try a spray on water proofer. I reup the water proofing on my hiking boots twice a year so I can do shallow "river crossings" and still have dry feet. I spray it on my X Crest and Speedcross shoes as well. It helps keep dirt, sand and dust from clinging to the shoes, works slightly for water resistance. Spray water proofer might make up for any deficiencies in the water resistance of your pack. Or just keep using the rain cover and enjoy the pack until it's no longer usable? 🤷🏼♀️
Pack cover did the trick, honestly
I was also a big Salomon guy too until I tried the Loan Peaks - loved the Quest 4D's. Just too heavy even though I struggle with not having a stiff enough shoe.
I don't think packs will ever be waterproofish...I would spray it but you gotta use a pack cover just to keep the water weight from adding to the pack. Shed most of it with a cover but everything inside needs a plastic bag for sure.
I don’t know how you did that. But the opening dancer to hiker is Dope! Love it! And I LOVE that picture behind you!
Thank youuuuuu
I love the lone peaks for day hikes. I would do something else for more than 3 days on trail. I like having an umbrella to hide under in downpours and brutal sun. It is not used often though. My ultralight Frog Toggs work well in the colder days but on hot days the poncho is the trick. Foxelli carbon trekking poles work great. I ran a pair for 5 years and abused them and they held up. Lost them when left on truck tail gate and bought another pair. 14oz per pair. Never had a backpack that held totally dry... even my Dynema seam sealed pack. Always a pack liner.
Always indeed
I'm glad hurricane Ian didn't damage your house. We have a home in Citrus County to your north. We were also lucky with the storm. I'm hiking a section of the Pinhoti Trail in Alabama next week as a shake down for the AT in 2023. I may also get to hike some.of the Florida Trail near our home in December.
Congratulations.
So exciting about your upcoming Thru hike
Great video. Gear is such a personal thing. What works for some doesn't work for all. I've got tons of gear that I purchased because I thought it would work but found out in the field that it just wasn't for me. Looking forward to following along with your next adventure! Once I get my new knees, I'll be back on the trail too!
Go new knee, GO
thats the attitude....never give up never surrender, just get new parts and get back at it. I'd go with titanium knees for the weight savings. Best of luck to you
Great job! Looking forward to the Q&A!
Thank you
Love the video going hiking in the Mountains of NC on Monday getting ready for the AT
So exciting
There are no waterproof packs unless you are using a sealed dry bag like rafters use. Everything else will eventually leak, it just takes time and a type of rain/snow. Even the soft rains of the PNW will soak a pack in a day or two and it rains for weeks here. A compactor bag is a couple of ounces of prevention, but I also use a poncho in woodland areas and sometimes carry an umbrella.
Indeed
So happy to see a new video from our hiking dancer!
Thank you
Good to see your video. I am used to hearing your voice each day and I missed it! 😆
Awe thank you.
Great video, very helpful. With regards to rain jackets, I ended up going with the Montbell Versalite due to the weight, specs (30K waterproof 43K breathable) and features, it weighs about the same as the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer (which I also tried), however, it is much more waterproof and breathable, it has pits zips, pockets and lots of other features which the ghost whisperer doesn't have.
Nice option. I’ll check it out.
RR- So glad to see you again, and I'm really looking forward to whatever you post next!
Yay! Thank you
Awesome 👍just have to say this River crossing. Yes. ❤️
Awe I miss it
Love this! Was hoping to see some gear review videos. I also like seeing that the most popular gear (Frogg Toggs, Altras, Hyperlite) doesn't always work for everyone. Just goes to show that it takes testing and figuring out what works for you and there's no one "right answer" when it comes to gear. Looking forward to seeing the next hikes you take on (.... Florida Trail??) and how your gear adapts as you get out there more!
Thank you for following
It's an umbrella!!!
Love the trail buddies.
Enjoyed as always.
Thank you
Excellent info on the hyper light. Good to know thank you.
Absolutely
Salomon has a 2 year warranty they are my go to. The xa pro is the best for hiking imo.
I didn’t know about the two year warranty
I see that with the new fabrics out they are better at being waterproof, not completely field tested in multiple rains but I’m sporting an ULA circuit with XPAC and got literally dumped on, soaked thru all my clothes I was wearing, thank goodness it was almost 90 degrees and everything in the pack was bone dry. Now that said, I don’t rely on the material of the pack, I always use a fail safe bag liner as a precaution. Redundancies!
Also many times in just absolute duck swimming, frog hopping weather, my go to has always been a poncho. Sure you’ll still get damp/wet but it just works best at keeping dry as possible, you also have the added protection of draping it over the pack and if it’s just blowing sideways rain in a gully washer you can always tie it down with some cord to protect the upper body, basically waist up. If it gets worse well then you find find a place to sit and cry like a baby and wrap yourself into a poncho burrito all the while thinking am I really this insane?! 😂
Yeah I used a contractor trash bag too. I’m looking into getting a ULA pack actually.
@@hikingdancer I like mine it’s durable for sure and the not lightest but it works for me. I’m a section hiker so I’m not as concerned about being super light. It’s the right volume for all seasons in my mind. In fact it’s getting another workout starting tomorrow for a week or so. Oh and you can customize colors and all. Good luck
As for the wet pack, get a pack liner for the inside. Even pack covers can wet thru in a downpour or all day rain, and a nylofume pack liner or trash compactor bag inside works really well. Wet gear is no fun 😕
Makes sense that zero drop shoes wouldn't work for you, if in your everyday life you're mostly in heals all the time. Wearing heals shortens your calf muscles, so switching to zero drop takes time. For myself after I switched to minimalist zero drop shoes even for everyday, I can no longer wear "traditional " shoes with any sort of heel. But I'm not a ballroom dancer 😁
I use an umbrella and I love it. I don't know how, but I always manage to just wedge it over my pack and it stays there unless a tree or the wind moves it. Then I don't need to hold onto it. I tried putting it under my sternum strap, but it rubbed on my collar bone and hurt. Not everyone likes them. Like you said. Not all gear works the same for everyone. You have to find what works for you. And hopefully as you're finding that out, you don't spend a crap ton of money on stuff that doesn't work!
Yes I had a contractor trash bag as a liner too
I love my Salomon hiking boots. Used them for both my 12 day treks in the Rockies. I like your Ikea foot bridge picture in the back ground.
Salomon rocks
Nice video. Look at the River Country Products Poncho. It's $10 and big enough to make a shelter or be set up as a fly over your tent to protect it in heavy rain or snow. They say that they only have 5 left. I carry 4 of their aluminum stakes and some cords with mine. Good Luck, Rick
Will do
I bought nimblewill nomads osprey levity 60 met him in hot springs...empty its less than 2lbs and it rocks the back support and air flow my gear STAYS DRY I also have A TURTLE SHELL(pack cover) rarely use it
He was so right in his choice of packs i would look at them for sure yeah i know its an osprey but it works
Thanks for continuing your adventures with us i hope to through hike AT in 2023 if my body will let me...C YA
Awe exciting!
Bag liner! I have used a liner and a cover at different times. I now just use a liner. Less hassle to just always use it compared to putting on the cover and lighter than several dry bags. Thanks for the vid…! Excited to hear about what you have planned.
I did use a contractor trash bag as a liner
@@hikingdancer Oh, man! That was really bad!!
Appreciate the video. Will be trying the snow peak ultralight umbrella. Hoping Altras will continue to work well for me.
And hope I don't regret the osprey 48 l pack that is 3.5 ibs by itself.
I know it's a hiking Channel but would love to see some videos of your ballroom dancing, it's such a beautiful art.
I have a video of me dancing. It’s titled “what I do for work”
Thanks for the great info. I have used lone peaks for the last 3 years, this year i ended up with an 8 week healing injury to both of my feet. I was thinking it was that particular model, but was going to look into some different brands also. I used to use the Solomon speed cross but my foot is small and wide. Good to know the other info too, umbrella and rain jacket, trekking poles…great video, good to see you, also 😊
Salomon all the way !
I wondered about the umbrella on the AT. I own the same one but had decided there was just too many branches that would catch on it. I use the Patagonia Torrentshell right now. A bit heavy at 13.9 oz but has held up better than anything else I've used and keeps me dry. For my pack everything goes into a trash compacter bag folded over. Sleeping bag went into a light weight dry bag stuffed into the compacter bag along with extra clothes and electronics that needed to stay dry. I'm looking forward to your next adventure.
Yeah I used a contractor trash bag too. And oh yes the umbrella does get stuck in branches, something I totally forgot to bring up.
I have a narrow foot like you, and Salomon shoes work by far the best for me also 👍
They are great shoes
I understand your loyalty to Trail Buddies, but if you ever decide to switch, go with Lekis. I've had the same pair for several years, including GA-NJ, and their customer service is AMAZING! Over time, they've sent me three new lower limbs to replace broken ones. Call them up, give a name and address, and Shazam! three days later, new replacement part. No questions asked. I've yet to have a customer service experience with gear like I've had with Leki.
That sounds like a great alternative to my trail buddies
I absolutely LOVE that picture behind you. River crossin’!!!
It’s a good picture
Oh my goodness I miss you already! Thanks for keeping up the videos and sharing your story 🥰🥰
Thank you
I find that using mini-carabiners to fasten the "backpacking poncho" corners makes it more usable, completed Camino this way.
Mhhh good idea
Love the gear review, keep up the good work. I have a solution for your leaky pack, line your pack with a plastic bag, we use trash compactor bags. We've never had anything get wet. How did your inexpensive sleeping pad work? Looking forward to your next video.
I used a contractor trash bag as a liner. A nyloflume before that.
Stuff I use. On Amazon - 1) KIWI Camp Dry Spray. Use it on my backpack, rain jacket, tent before every trip. 2) Trekkiing Pole Carbide Tips Replacement. The tips on even the expensive carbon ultralight poles will wear out eventually. People just replace the tips. They're like tyres, they wear out and people just replace them instead of buying a new car but hey whatever works.
Yeah the tips cost almost as much as a new pair of trail buddies
@@hikingdancer $10 for 2 pairs on Amazon but $0.90 for 2 pairs on Aliexpress. I bought like 5 sets, so 20 tips and it came in 3 weeks.
@@wagonwheel4229 oooooooh I forgot about aliexpress
Thanks for your suggestions
Thank you for following
Lightweight pack liners are the way to go. Peace of mind.
Well I had them and I still needed a pack cover
As for pack packs I have two+ from LiteAF they are both framed and made of DCF and ECHO 200. They are seriously light and so comfortable to wear. Even with 30 lb.s of gear (winter) it is so comfortable to wear. Check them out and make your own conclusion.
Yes I definitely looked at those packs too
@@hikingdancer, what was your thoughts on the LiteAF packs?
No packs will keep your stuff dry inside : always use a trash bag inside
Nylon fabric packs 'wet-out' and you carry heavy wet nylon cloth
Dynema fabric packs do NOT 'wet-out' you carry same pack weight
I used a contractor trash bag
Camp dry water proof spray works well if you continue to reapply it I would have to see your back pack to know what it's made of to know for sure if it will work,as for a rain poncho some time the cheapest thing that looks like a plastic bag works the best how ever it won't keep you warm I got a poncho from Colman specialty store it has button down the side so you can open it up and lay it flat on the damp grass I have it for years it works great but I don't know if they still make it
I used a contractor trash bag too. Still got wet without the extra rain cover.
I have the same pack and mine leaks as well. I just use a plastic bag inside for my sleeping bag and clothes.
I did as well
Congrats on the finish and looking forward to the hike announcement!
Thank you
I agree with you on the Altra Olympus! My feet hate the Olympus as well. They are definitely not for everyone!! I wore the Altra Timps before and quickly switched back
Yeah it’s a no go on the Olympus
Dan Becker just put out a video where he talked about his Hyperlite leaking terribly. He thinks it was from the seam where the shoulder straps attach causing the leaks.
Oh my goodness. I’m so glad I wasn’t the only one.
Been there on the shoes when I was running. Found out really quick, just because everyone "loves" a brand/model doesn't mean it's the shoe for you. Enjoyed hearing comments about your gear.
Thank you
May I suggest the Enlightened equipment Visp? I have tried out many rain coats and they all soak out eventually. The EE visp comes in mens and womens sizes and stays drier a lot longer to wet out, it’s light and pit zips help you from wetting out from sweat. It took 6 months of wear before it started wetting out. I treated it and it was like new.
I did look into that jacket but decided on a different one
I like the Keen Voyageur. People have told me it’s not really a hiking shoe but they work for me. Takes longer to dry out but so far I like them.
I’ll have a look at yhese
Alot of times, when selecting gear you want to think about when it gets wet.
How much is it going to weigh when it gets wet.
Also. Most hikers use a pack liner. Maybe you got a pack that wasn't stitched tightly. Always use a pack liner .
I always used a pack liner
i am glad to see that you are still doing videos, very enjoyable!
Absolutely
Look at enlightened equipment visp rain gear, we love ours. Very light & seem to be very durable.
Yes that’s one of the ones I’m looking at
I love the Solomon speed cross 5, also umbrella didn't work for me as well, had to ditch, planing on hiking the PCT this year
Exciting
Thanks for your experiences. I find shoes to be tricky. For me, a shoe that is perfect at one point may not work at all next time. And selecting shoes "on the run" is challenging. I feel fortunate that I avoided blister issues on my lash over a couple of brands (due to availability), though it took a few days each time to adjust.
Good thoughts!
Great video!
Thank you
I pretty much agree with all of your thoughts on the gear, from experience. Rain jackets are basically useless unless it is really cold out/windy or for camp/town use, not while hiking and sweating. Same with pack covers, just put ALL your equipment in good dry bags. I love Lone Peaks because I have weird wide/Egyptian shaped feet and it's hard to find shoes that fit my feet. They are my favorite shoes for everyday use/day hiking short distance. I bought multiple pairs of 4.0's before Altra screwed them up. However, I would never even consider thru hiking in them especially here in my home state of Rocksylvania. I don't know what the so-called rock guards are??? You feel every rock! I also ditch the crappy insoles and use good ones such as Aetrex. Great video giving your wisdom from experience!!!
I used a contractor trash bag as a pack liner. Still did t work
@@hikingdancer yep the bag liner inside the pack is the best way to go, and have things in big ziploc bags and dry sacks inside the bag liner.
I have a love hate relationship with my umbrella - I keep trying it hoping I’ll like it better. Like your Altras, I really wanted it to work. 😢
Me too. I’ll be bringing it to the PCT though
I never hike without my GG umbrella.
Yeah I’ll definitely be using it on the PCT
Rain jacket that is amazing and ultra light is anti gravity gear, also super warm and use for layering and stop wind
Exactly
Hi Julianne, Great to see you. We have some gear in common. I have hiked 100 4000ft peaks in the Northeast using the Speedcross, phenomenal shoe. I have the same pack as you only much older. Doesn’t leak a drop. The new Hyperlite packs are made outside the U.S. now, could be a quality control issue. Love the bridge in your background, there are always more rivers to cross. Looking forward to future hikes.
You are probably right about the quality of the pack
I use Salomon Speed Cross 5 as one of my hiking choices & love how they lock down & marry themselves to your feet. For me they could be a little more cushioned, but I do love them. I use an Saphirose poncho from Amazon & it works for me. I also use trekking poles from a Amazon company Aneagle. They work fabulous for me… Can’t wait for your next adventure 🥾🎒Happy hiking
Salomon for the win
Did you have a pack liner or compactor bag?
I used a contractor trash bag as a liner
Totally agree so far! Suppose I should watch the last 5mins, but amening this whole time. So much trendy stuff just doesn’t work. Although I’m a Hoka fan, but feet are pretty darn specific to the individual and they were next to impossible to find on trail.
Yeah some of my friends had a harder time finding them
Thanks for the equipment tips....
Absolutely
The Ikea bridge is pretty cool, imo. How do you say "River Crossin'" in Thailand?
Lol I dunno!
Great info! Thanks
Thank youuuuu
Consider Cascade Mountain Tech trekking poles. They're about $60, have cork handles, and you can replace just the bottom section when your tips wear out. I've been using them for years and love them. $200 Lekis? No thank you.
New tips cost almost as much as a whole new pair of trail buddies. So I chose to get new ones with a different color
I have Saloman winter boots, they are great
Oh I bet
I had the expensive ultralight montbell jacket. Yeah, pos. Wetted out immediately and the zipper broke. Patagonia as well as much as I appreciate their ethics. The mits of same material as the EE rain jacket were worthless... so i dont think throwing money at a rain jacket is worth it.... ponchos may be the way to go? Thats my next step to try. Caminha Portugal in a few weeks. My lifestyle includes thru hiking. I use the inexpensive cascadia poles from costco and they are durable and have been great ... this is after spending $ on expensive poles. Im older so very dedicated to keeping things as light as possible but poles can literally be a lifesaver so for me they need to be dependable and they're still carbon fiber and light enough. :) Have fun and enjoy your next hike!
I’ve heard of the cascadia poles too
Best Shell:
Fjällräven Bertagen Eco-Shell Lite (of course Fjällräven is top quality)!! It’s the best imho!
I’ll check them out
So your feet were _hammer time_ in my Eddie Murphy's voice😂😂😂😂😂
Lol
Shoes - let me just say if you have found the right shoe then yeah, 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. Salomon's are notoriously narrow which probably does better suit you. Zero drops are not for everyone. My feet are flat I am very tightly strung, and refuse to deal w/the pain and suffering of acclimating to zero drops. (I am also old and stubborn).
I may have a solution for your umbrella. I believe Six Moons Design has the best umbrella set up of anyone out there and I think (not sure so check to see if it will fit your GGear umbrella) you can buy just the attachment parts fairly cheaply.
Line your backpack w/a nylofume liner or just a contractors bag. Most packs are not water resistant and the liner is an easy and cheap fix.
Nyloflume did nothing to protect my gear. The trash compactor bag was much better
Another good one. I love the Altras but the outer part comes apart so easily. I’m on my 3rd exchanged pair 🤷🏼♀️. But, I love them and they are so comfortable. Did you use a pack liner in your HLMG? My Gossamer Gear pack isn’t at all water resistant but a liner makes all the difference. I have a Marmot rain jacket with pit zips and it’s great. I will say that I personally think NO rain jacket will keep you 100% dry. Can’t wait for the announcement and I’m going to guess the Camino trail. Keep the content coming and happy trails.🤘🏻🥾⛰️
I used a contractor trash bag as a pack liner 🤷🏼♀️🙃
I found this video extremely helpful and really enjoyed hearing what worked for you and what didnt. I know everyone is different so its always great to hear what worked for someone and why. Excellent work . Stay safe, I look forward to your next video whatever it is ;)
Thank you very much
So excitedyou're contining your channel!Channel! To help keep things dry in your Hyperlite, use a pack liner or a compactor trash bag. I have Trail Buddies too and them as well. Can't wait for the next vid. Oh, how well did your pack fit and was it comfortable? Thanks!
It fit very well and was very comfortable
@@hikingdancer Can you show us the artwork you did on your pack? Maybe that's why it didn't stay water resistant?
I have trail buddies too. I always wondered how they'd hold up on a massive thru hike...
One guy had one pair for entire hike. I had 3
@@hikingdancer That's great. I love them, but I do expect them to fail every time I'm out on a real "non-Florida" hike.
Nice ikea Bridge
It’s pretty
Awesome video!! Regarding your backpack, I think Dan Becker ( I know, I know to all the Dan Becker haters I totally get it) actually did a video about how his stuff got wet inside his bag. When he contacted the company, they basically said that while the material used is water proof, because of some of the seams and stitching, I think specifically the straps? (don't quote me) water can/will still get inside. They do seam seal, but they are only able to do that on like 90% of the seams or something like that.
Why do people hate Dan Becker? Lol. I never understood that. Interesting about him mentioning the leaking too.
It never ceases to amaze me how many people buy a shoe because someone else says it works for them.
Yep
i don't think the seams are taped..also, always lone your packs with a waterproof bag, like a nylofume..Better than a cover, which allows water to run down your back
I had a pack liner already before getting the pack cover.
You're journey sounds amazing. I've almost completed your vids and they are very inspirational. I would've to do the whole trail someday. I actually live on a mnt bordering shenadoah NP the AT runs about 2 miles from my place. If you don't mind me asking, how much would one expect to spend hiking the AT
I googled your question not long ago, you have to expect 5 to 7K (depends on how many hostels you need and gear change etc) to go through the AT! Hope this helps!
@@annegallagher4005 thank you!
@@adamcaldwell8776 most welcome!
I’ll address it in a video bug honestly I spent much more than I initially allocated
I picked up a Columbia rain jacket at one of their outlet stores for like $60 and it works much better than my $250 EMS rain jacket. BTW, the tips on trekking poles are generally replaceable. It looks like Leki tips would have worked on your poles.
Thank you the info
Wish you would do a live Q&A
I’ll do something like that too
Are you aware that many outfitters will replace the trekking pole tips along the AT? You’d just have to purchase the tips in the store. Most people have to replace the those no matter what kind of trekking poles you have (I did). Thanks so much for posting your experience with what gear worked and didn’t work for you. And congrats!!!
Yes I am aware 🤗 thank you
Regarding rain, you could check out gore-tex. And you would need the professional technology that is waterproof and windproof, not the stuff that is just water-repellent. I recall for example the R7 jacket, I believe.
Thank you
Did you look for rain jackets at REI? They have good rain jackets!
I did. Yesterday actually
Lone peak shoes don't work for me either. La Sportiva's are my go to.
Yeah lone peaks are not for everyone
Maybe check out the seams on your pack to make sure that Hyperlight taped them. If they are not taped, maybe you can get the pack replaced.
I’m not sure how likely they’ll replace the pack after an entire Thru hike
. . . try taking a black, industrial trash bag, and stuffing it inside your pack, wrap tie it up. I bag can do an entire thruy.
I did have a contractor trash bag as a liner
Keep your umbrella…..there are some hacks on CZcams that you might be able to implement that will help with stabilizing it. As for the pack, again keep it I love mine and use a trash compactor bag or liner….
I used a contractor trash bag as a liner already.
@@hikingdancer yes i did see that in your vlogs, I guess what i should have said is continue using the liner, because no packs are " water proof" right. I have a SW 3400 and haven't had any issues with water. Keep up the great vlog conversations :)
I was Not expecting that Hitler clip at all and I just died because it caught me so off guard 🤣
Edit: And I'm not sure if your pack was meant to be waterproof to begin with, but whether or not they're waterproof most people still use a pack liner, something like a contractor bag or a Nylofume liner. I would assume those who you didn't see using pack covers were using a pack liner.
I used a pack liner tooooooo 🤗
@@hikingdancer Then why worry that your bag was getting wet? Your quilt and stuff would remain dry inside, right?
@@TheMidnightModder that the problemo, it still got wet without the pack cover
Yay! Glad to hear that you are keeping your channel and can't wait to follow along with your future adventures! 😊
Wohoooooo
I bought duplexL. We’re you able to keep bag/quilt dry. Worried about single wall and condensation. All my planning this is my fear. Wet and cold in tent. 😢
Yes my quilt stayed dry mostly