Youtube comments of (@eric_hanson).

  1. Welp, looks like the Featherstone Granite tent is currently sold out on Amazon. Woops! The link is moving people to an alternative tent. I hope the Granite comes back in stock quickly!
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  2. Huge thanks to @mirandagoesoutside, her video we reference is coming in a week (I think!). Unfortunately we ran out of time to include Rainer here but that feels pretty on brand. So sorry to @kylehateshiking for catching some serious strays here. Thanks to @danbecker for being everyone's favorite dad. And definitely thanks to @taylorthenahamshahiker for the best gear recommendation of them all!
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  3. Glad to see a lively discussion in here! For those who say it's not a fair comparison, towards the end I bring up that a pot is needed with the small stoves. I found a $26 Toaks 750 ml titanium pot. So for about $45 you can nest a fuel canister, stove, lighter inside and is much smaller than the Jetboil. To me, the biggest concern with the cheap stoves is the potential for labor ethics. I'm not saying they're made with questionable labor. It's just that if it's made in China it's very difficult to know one way or the other. Without visiting factories I can only speculate. The price of backpacking gear can be overwhelming, let alone figuring out what's good and what isn't. I think stoves are the first place backpackers who want to save money should save money. As a $13 stove will perform approximately equivalent of a vastly more expensive option. The same cannot be said with most other pieces of gear. So if budget is a barrier for you in backpacking, just get a super cheap stove. My hope is that backpacking can be as accessible as possible to as many people as possible. Thanks for coming to my TEDtalk.
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  4. shots fired!
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  5. Sorry Dan. You're great and all. But... you're in second place these days.
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  6. Thank you all for the outpouring of love and support! I am so excited for this new journey with you!
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  7. Glad to hear it! Yeah I think the majority of people who like backpacking only spend a few nights per year on trips. So to spend crazy amounts of money just isn't necessary. I do plan on expanding this to a bit of a series, so covering apparel is a great idea!
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  8. That's definitely a need! I went backpacking with a scout master last spring and that was something he brought up. Boy Scouts and similar aged young hikers have teenie tiny waists. If I did explore that I'd have to find some younger hikers to be guinea pigs for me.
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  9. Thanks for this! After my fail I did a little research and found I just needed to wait, like you say. But I thought I'd include my failure so others can learn too.
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  10. What I most appreciate is that you support my bad jokes and my attempts at being a geologist. You owe me 12 blister gels!
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  11. If you're referring to the Explore Act, the law that improves access to wild spaces and reduces bureaucracy for filming permits in national parks (among other things), that was signed into law January 4th by Biden. Just FYI.
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  12. Nice! Thanks for the video to refer to, it is worth a watch if you have Durston! I think it takes a little getting used to the nuances of getting the pitch right, but when you do it's really clean and satisfying! It's my favorite tent of the year!
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  13. Thanks for the overwhelming support you all are pouring in here. I truly appreciate it. If you want to go to Patagonia with me, check out the trip page for more information: https://trovatrip.com/trip/south-america/patagonia/argentina-with-eric-hanson-nov-2024
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  14.  @RainerGolden  I'm booking my trip now to come up to the PNW! Any video with your calves, no matter how brief, will crush. The (and Rainer) feels pretty on the nose but we need a dedicated Rainer only video!
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  15. That's a great idea!
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  16. I'm super grateful for a community of great people here such as yourself! It goes to show that I have a lot I can learn about so I'd say keep commenting!
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  17. Justin has a lot more cold weather experience this year than I do, so I'm certainly open to his critique of the Nemo Tensor. I totally understand not wanting to use a mattress that could be untrustworthy, especially given the consequences. I was completely happy with my experience but I definitely need more nights on it to really tell. As for the 20D vs 70D, Nemo uses 40D on the bottom, 20D on top. Like any mattress I'm curious to see how it'll hold up over time.
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  18. Solid! I do like that. I'll see what I can do!
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  19. I haven't seen that but of course Steven has a cool hack!
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  20. Thank you! The three of us instantaneously became best friends the moment we met, it was pretty funny. We're already itching to do more!
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  21. We're about to go to Patagonia together!
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  22. Just like it's Rainer's new life goal to have a better hat than me, it's my new life goal to finally win a Battle of the Backpackers competition against you.
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  23. Going backpacking with dear friends. It just doesn't get much better than that. So glad it comes across!
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  24. If I made a list of top backpacking friends of 2024, you'd be right at the top.
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  25. haha yup! I definitely was thinking of Outdoor Boys the whole time!
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  26. I'm so sorry to hear about this. That's devastating. But that's a beautiful way to honor your son. I hope my video can share some peace with you.
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  27. I really do love the community of people here. I definitely have many things to learn and I'm glad it also lends to making videos that connect with people better! And yeah, Kovu is the absolute best!
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  28. As much as I truly love all my expensive gear the reality is that's not what most people will spend their money on, even if they could afford it. So I'm really enjoying bringing stuff to light that will be quality gear for the vast majority of people who go with their families or only go on a handful of trips.
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  29. Yeah it was actually quite dangerous and we're all relieved it's turned out okay for everyone except the fox! Glad we didn't have to put Rainer down either, woof.
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  30. Hello from Patagonia! I just heard from OnX Backcountry that they’re offering 70% off for an early Black Friday deal. So if you want a great deal on a year long membership (that’s like $9 for a premium membership!) use code “eric70bf”. Sorry it doesn’t apply to gift cards but if you just want to treat yo self, it’s a great time to do it! 👉 https://www.onxmaps.com/backcountry/r/erichanson
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  31. Spending too much on upgrades... it's a time honored tradition!
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  32. I guess it's official we're merging channels now! (not really) haha, we are genuinely good friends and so it's so fun to hang out and make fun videos together.
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  33. The Featherstone Granite is great! I'm excited to use it more but glad to hear it's held up for others out there.
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  34. haha, I did get a trail name on this trail! Miranda dubbed me "Attenborough" for my proclivity for impersonating Sir David Attenborough.
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  35. How lucky am I that my wife actually wants to do something like this on her honeymoon?! Love you babe!
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  36. shoot. That's fair though.
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  37. Yeah, wearing a helmet was an obvious choice, especially given how loose the rock is here. Too many terrible stories like your coworker. I'm sorry to hear about that. Just gotta wear one.
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  38. We're all just here for Rainer if we're being honest.
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  39. That's interesting. That may be just coincidence I'm reducing my schedule at the same time as other creators. And thanks!
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  40. We found the fox dead on the trail the next day (after having filmed this conversation) and it was in bad shape. The fox's behavior was consistent with how a rabid animal in its final stages would behave. We also reported the incident to AZ Fish and Game and they are doing an investigation and also believe it was rabies.
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  41. haha, I hope it's a charming, endearing obsession.
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  42. You spent three nights up there? That's awesome. Did you have just an crazy amount of water you had to haul up? And you're always welcome to say hello! We'll probably run into you again if you're in the area.
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  43. Haha, it's the single best use of resources for sure. Thank you! Glad you're here.
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  44. It's a pretty wild amount of money!
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  45. the shoe cover idea is brilliant! I might have to try that one!
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  46. Haha yeah, to be fair Miranda gets really excited about moss too.
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  47. Thanks Rainer! We have bonded like the grains of ancient sand compressed for millions of years under a sea floor that has since risen and dried and become a desert and then exposed by a river of Miranda's poop references.
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  48. Not every opinion needs to be shared
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  49. Yes! Miranda! You were my case study for this and I'd love to chat with you soon!
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  50. Thank you! It's really fun to make these kinds of videos.
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  51. haha we were so young and innocent then! This was one heck of a trip. I loved every painful second of it!
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  52. A.S.G.T. (Aww Shucks Gee Thanks!)
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  53. I think you've mentioned the Naturehike a few times I think. You think the Mongar beats the Cloudup?
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  54. Honestly I would love that. I wanted to make a quinzhee but I'd love to have an expert around for my first!
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  55. Thank you so much! I like to think our genuine friendship comes across in these videos. We really have a lot of fun together!
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  56. Thank you! This was honestly just too much fun. So yes, I think we'll do it again!
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  57. Care to elaborate?
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  58. I did flip it over but after some ice had formed. Great tip though!
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  59.  @RainerGolden  The people have spoken! Wash the cup! Wash the cup!
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  60. oooooh I love that. I was aware of the tri-flex, but yeah going full frankenstein mashup sounds like a great idea.
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  61. You’re a man of the people! I hope you sell a million of these things. I bright mine to Patagonia and I’ve been obsessed with it since I picked one up.
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  62. Thanks for all the supportive comments! It's very satisfying to see the community here feel so invested in my journey. I'm out in the mountains to film a backpacking trip at the moment. See you all again soon!
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  63. I have to keep saying it because I still have a hard time believing it's true!
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  64. I love hanging out with the two of you. But you don't need to apologize for your "overstuffed" jacket.
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  65. Thank you so much. Yeah it's pretty cool that inexpensive gear can be good enough to use and really enjoy as a dedicated user. Keep going friend!
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  66. haha I think heckling you on the radio was maaaybe my favorite part? Is that wrong?
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  67. That's high praise! I really appreciate that!
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  68. One would even say, righteous!
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  69. yep, I should've use something under the fuel canister but it still performed great anyway.
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  70. Yeah it can be both! You're definitely more exposed, which means you see and experience more. Some of my favorite outdoor experiences are hunkering down under a tarp while lightning and monsoons rage down. But yeah, the lack of protection from bugs is the biggest downside I think!
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  71. I had no idea I had a problem with this word until you pointed it out. Now I'm self conscious!
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  72. Let's get it to 100! Come on people!
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  73. I appreciate the reminder! I do want this channel to be helpful for all the wierdos who use metric (jk I wish we went metric!)
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  74. Thank you so much! I'm really enjoying the journey doing the solo thing. Cheers friend!
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  75. Yeah I think thats a good idea. Got a question about anything specific?
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  76. Jarrad! Thank you so much! I love all your encouraging comments here. I'm planning on exploring this format more for adventure + videos about gear around an adventure. I think it might connect with people! I like where your heads at.
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  77. Miranda definitely coaxes my total goofball side!
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  78. Thank you so much! I appreciate the sentiment. I had a similar journey as Miranda. I hosted Backpacking TV for years on YouTube before I left about a year and a half ago. I had to start my channel from scratch. So I'm on the journey to grow the channel!
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  79. We have fun around each other. Glad we're all healthy too!
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  80. Yeah, if you're crushing tons of miles then going full UL makes a lot of sense! But for regular backpacking, it's nice to just carry what you want.
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  81. haha I couldn't resist!
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  82. That is the way
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  83. It was not a fun experience for me, haha. I felt loved despite all the loud "No's"
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  84. Nice! I'm gonna check out more of what they make.
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  85. muahahaha that was my plan! I'm so glad this video hooked you! We have discussed the idea of doing an international adventure together but nothing in the works at the moment.
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  86. I feel like that pop up didn't do it justice, quite the update! We reported it to AZ Fish and Game and Rainer is unharmed!
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  87. "seems to be a great like able guy".... muahahaha! My master plan is working!!!
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  88. Nice. I had always associated Klymit as a kind of gimmicky brand. But after using it here it seems like they at least have some decent gear and I definitely think better of them now.
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  89. Yes Gordon! I loved doing this, thanks for coming my way to put this together! I think I need some more practice building shelters though!
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  90. I've been meaning to link up with Justin Outdoors for a trip in Canada. Probably next year some time.
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  91. Thank you my love! We're on a pretty fun journey together. Thanks for being willing to go to the ends of the earth with me. Cheers to more adventures!
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  92. As Miranda says, the three of us have camera-stry! Yeah Rainer deserves some serious credit for doing all this plus filming!
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  93. Well thank you! I'm definitely looking to bring a soulful side to backpacking YouTube. More coming!
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  94. Aww shucks, thank you! I'm having fun.
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  95. There's no denying Kristi is a trooper! She handled all the wind and rough weather like a champ. And as for the drool scene, well, she agreed it's too funny not to share!
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  96. haha, alright good to know! I'll send out the signal and see if I can get whole team on board!
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  97. Nope! I've never been interested in carrying a firearm nor have I ever felt unsafe without one.
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  98. Kovu definitely has star power. And I'm glad to hear this series is relatable! That's the goal!
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  99. Thank you Peter! I'm honored! I'm working on honing my craft here and having lots of fun with it. More coming!
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  100. I like this! This is a great idea.
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  101. I love this! Thank you. My goal is to provide wholesome, fun entertainment each week!
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  102. I love that. MSR has such a long track record of quality that I think that's part of what people pay for. Glad you've had such astounding success with your stove!
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  103. Yes! I think that is SUCH and underrated use for this thing. Glad to hear it.
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  104. It depends on where you are. If you're in Montana or Alaska or places with grizzly bear I'd absolutely cook away from your tent and store food well clear of your camp area. Here, while there are technically some bears in the area, were less of a concern. But we still stored food away from camp.
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  105. We're thinking about going on tour. You think we can sell some seats?
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  106. I have been to a few of those places from a trip to South America I did ten years ago. I have always wanted to go backpack into Cochomo. This place is full of wonders!
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  107. Hey thank you! It seems to be a trend this year to do budget gear videos, which is great! I'm glad to hear mine are particularly helpful.
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  108. heyo! high five!
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  109. After watching Miranda's video and seeing Gordon teach the "don't move the knife" trick and was very illuminating! It's counter intuitive but yeah, you get so much more control that way. That's why I love experiences like this, you can watch a bunch of videos but the only real way to learn is to get out there and practice!
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  110. Haha matching my sunglasses was my main purchasing consideration.
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  111. Yeah I'm interested in the Landing Zone feature. It's clever. I'm testing it out this week and I'll see if I like it in practice!
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  112. The non-adjustable torso thing is a bummer. I might get skewed with how much I like the Naturehike pack because it just happens to fit me. We're all glad Rainer gets more time to shine!
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  113. My situation was definitely unique for a few reasons. But they chose to prosecute me, in their own words, because of my platform on YouTube (and TV at the time). Emergencies happen regularly in the canyon that force people to camp outside their permitted area, but I believe they chose to prosecute me to set an example. For almost anyone else making the same mistake, they'd just get a warning or a stern talkin' to from the rangers.
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  114. Seems like a lot of requests for videos about hiking with a dog! I'll see what I can do!
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  115. aww shucks, thank you so much! Well, some of those videos will come in time. I think I felt some pressure in my first year to keep things almost exclusively about backpacking related stuff. But I'm glad to hear you're interested in other things!
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  116. Scenergy? Like a blend of scenery and energy? I think that's my new favorite word.
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  117. So glad to hear it! Dan and I genuinely enjoy hanging out.
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  118. haha, well that's a special moment to share with you. I'm honored!
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  119. Miranda definitely has the "trinkets"! Bidet and booties for the win!
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  120. General rule is to not leave a sleeping bag out and unattended during the day as snakes can find them to be particularly inviting places for a nap. But it's never happened to me thank goodness. Worst I've had is scorpions find an overnight home in my boots, and another scorpion take a day-long ride in the neck of my life jacket while rafting. That was a surprise! Generally though I find the encounters with dangerous things like rattlesnakes to be quite rare.
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  121. Glad to hear it! I will do more of these. And yep, I forgot the spork! It's also from UCO. https://amzn.to/3Vvzd0o
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  122. Ha! Perhaps the best compliment one can receive! Thank you!
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  123. I legitimately had to cut out at least a dozen times I said how much fun I was having 😂
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  124. You raise a great point about the Grayl. Yes, it's much better at removing all sorts of undesirables and I definitely notice the taste of the water improves in the Grayl vs regular filters. Thanks for bringing that up!
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  125. Ooh dang that would be fun!
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  126. haha right?! Beautiful little place I made for myself. And yes, cold is cold even if you're close to the car (I was about a mile away)
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  127. I really appreciate that. Just trying to get better! Patagonia will be mighty fun.
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  128. Thanks for the recommendations! Those seem to be consistently recommended here.
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  129. Miranda and Rainer? :)
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  130. Haha maybe a good idea! Trump pardons are the only thing he's liberal with.
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  131. That's great news! My next video I'm comparing single ply toilet paper to double ply. haha
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  132. I'll see what I can do! I love all the fruity or citrus flavors but the chocolate ones I'm lower on. But I think LMNT will bring back flavors like Chai around winter time.
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  133. hmmm. I like it! I think I might know who I'd have to go up against.
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  134. Who's the they that said you were too overweight? While certain health conditions may affect people's ability to safely be out in the wild, there are ways for bigger people to also enjoy backpacking! But I love the creativity of "magical salts" haha brilliant!
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  135. you raise a good point! Thanks!
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  136. As noted by Rainer himself, he's doing fine and wasn't bitten. Quite the relief. What's crazy is someone I know was hiking in that canyon a few weeks later and spotted a second rabid fox. Something strange is going on out there!
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  137. This is a truly great comment! Poetic, insightful, comedic. Well done!
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  138. So glad to hear these videos are helpful! I appreciate that. It's the Zenbivy SoftTop Pillow. I updated the link in description as I had forgotten to include it!
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  139. Don't go on the booties! Low key very good advice!
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  140. That's impressive. And thanks for the warning!
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  141. Rainer needs more screen time. I found him to be delightful and insightful! haha, we bro'd out hard!
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  142. Thank you so much! I'm honored. Miranda and Rainer made it so much fun.
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  143. Ooh that's so cool! That's why I'm making these videos. So glad to hear it.
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  144. Thank you so much! That's the cinematographer in me coming out.
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  145. haha, I'll send 'em an invoice and see what happens!
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  146.  @adventureswithcorrine  No joke? That's my kind of dead pan humor.
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  147. The Shadowlight 60 and 45 have been solid packs for me, although I don't have tons of experience with them. And you might have to make a pack that scratches that itch!
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  148. You were both wonderful hosts at that camp site! I enjoyed your singing and playful shadow puppets on the canyon walls. So glad we ran into you!
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  149. white noise is very helpful!
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  150. Finally! No one can complain about me not giving the celcius version!
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  151. No shame. I couldn't help myself either.
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  152. ha! Yeah he really is the star. He needs more screen time!
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  153. Yeah that is a really nice feature! I'm taking it out for the first time this week. Should be good!
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  154. That was such a beautiful night!
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  155. Cleaning a down sleeping bag / quilt is finicky no matter what. The process you describe is just the standard way to clean down products. You need a washer without the center spindle and a front loading dryer. If you don't own that then yeah you'll probably need to go to a laundromat.
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  156. wow that's an impressive budget! I love it. I would love to do more of the European trails.
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  157. I'm here for all the collaborations these days!
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  158. Glad to hear it! I've definitely enjoyed the foray into budget gear. Glad it's helpful.
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  159. I still love making these types of videos! There will be more!
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  160. awww shucks. thank you!
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  161. SHHHH! Don't say it too loud!
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  162. Thank you! I do intend to go further into this concept.
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  163. it's widely considered a dangerous trail. However the conditions really matter. If its raining or just rained, then the slippery nature of the trail and possibility of floods (multiple river crossings) would make it a no go. But if you have dry conditions then it's much safer, just very scary!
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  164. This video needed even more Rainer and it would've been better. It's such a beautiful place but when it's like this it's easy to forget about how lethal they can be if the weather turns.
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  165. So you mean I gotta go on more trips with my dog? Okay!
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  166. Glad to hear it! You'll see more of Kristi in the next month or so as we're about to go to Patagonia together. And yeah the seat needs something like that!
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  167. Fine. I guess creating a whole unique product and getting it to market counts for some bonus points.
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  168. haha, well, it's probably wise to keep a few things from you.
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  169. I really blew it. I am so ashamed.
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  170. I definitely get that. A piece of equipment like this needs to be reliable in ultra cold conditions.
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  171. Whoa! That's quite the slippery slope from reviewing expensive gear to losing my wife. I get that it's not for most hikers out there, that's okay! There will be budget gear reviews too.
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  172. Feeling adventurous? Join the next group trip to Patagonia in November! https://trovatrip.com/trip/south-america/patagonia/argentina-with-eric-hanson-nov-2024
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  173. Thank you! I've been really inspired by some other creators (not really in the backpacking world) doing more cinematic, soulful videos and I want to incorporate that style into my channel.
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  174.  @anthonyrstrawbridge  I have been to PNG and exlored some there. Pretty incredible place, one of my favorite travel experiences ever.
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  175. I had to get a lawyer and he couldn't believe that they were prosecuting that!
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  176. I guess you're right, most Patagonian adventure videos are about mountaineering and rock climbing. I'm happy to contribute to the hiking focused library!
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  177. I totally understand the concerns of the labor ethics involved. I'm not able to know working conditions for anything made in China, whether that's a rip off or a Jetboil factory. Maybe it's great and maybe it's shady. That's why I bring up the ethics even though I didn't spend tons of time on that subject as all I can do is speculate. However I do talk about the pot being a factor too, it's just towards the end. You can buy a Toaks 750 ml pot for $26 and the BRS and Aotu stoves nest easily inside with a canister and is much smaller than the Jetboil.
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  178. haha yeah, if you want to really enjoy your time then it's best to invest!
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  179. 1. The Farm to Summit Mac n Cheese was great! I made it with too much water though so I need a chance at redemption. 2. There was no dew. It was extremely dry out there so no need for a rain fly. 3. Cook pot is the Toaks 750ml pot and mug is the UCO collapsible camp cup (links in the description). Yes the handle on the TOAKS pot get very hot. Gotta be careful!
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  180. I'm pretty happy with the new chapter!
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  181. haha, thanks for loving me as I am. But I do also like climbing mountains!
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  182. Gandalf comin' in with the wisdom!
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  183. The whole region is just incredible. There's so much to see! I spent time in the Atacama desert a decade ago and absolutely loved it! Anyway, thank you so much!
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  184. Yeah I'm ready for spring.
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  185. Thanks! It's been fun to get familiar with quality budget options. My hiking pants here are the Outdoor Research Ferrosi pants. They're great!
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  186. ooooh dang. Hope it's back in stock soon!
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  187. Nice! I'm definitely going to try the Lanshan out. I bought the Naturehike CloudUp and was really disappointed with it. Thanks for the rec on the Mongar though! It looks much better.
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  188. Thank you! I do love toting cameras to some wild places.
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  189. Thank you! Yeah, I ditched my ego when I realized I was too cool for that ;)
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  190. I've genuinely enjoyed the process. But definitely looking forward to more time to process it all.
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  191. Full zip! Also very helpful for venting when you're not quite ready to take em off.
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  192. Sweet! Thanks for educating me!
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  193. Thank you so much! Yeah, Kristi is an artist, so she has pretty effortlessly been a great filmmaker. I like working with her (if you can't tell)
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  194. I'm glad to hear that! It's nice being my own boss.
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  195. not all of us were blessed to be intergalactic bounty hunters like you.
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  196. haha, trying to link up with Miranda Goes Inside and Steven My Life Indoors.
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  197. There are some cautions people should have around over-filling containers. It's a good idea to use a scale to weigh the canisters to avoid over filling. I've never heard about these being illegal move (although fuel canisters in general are regulated for shipping).
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  198. haha that's hilarious! Thanks!
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  199. I didn't want the video to get too long "winded".
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  200. Yeah I agree. The trouble with water filters is there's no real way to verify what a brand promises. So that's where going with the more established brands is a safer bet. Still cool to try the new option here though.
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  201. haha we are definitely extroverts!
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  202. Common theme: More of Rainer's legs!
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  203. Poop + Rainer = Miranda
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  204. Loose fitting layers are best for sleeping in. I go with long johns and my wool fleece. In really cold conditions I'll bring insulated pants and wear those. I don't sleep in my down jacket but I keep that inside the sleeping bag at my feet which reduces the amount of air my feet need to warm up and also keeps my feet from getting cold. Hot water bottle is a must on cooold nights! And yes, a pee bottle is great (just don't confuse it with your regular water bottle!)
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  205. Yes! If I do a youth hiker video it would definitely be for the girls out there too!
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  206. It's always fun to see your local places explored! It was so cool, I have no regrets over the challenges! And yes I bet you're correct on the pikas.
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  207. I love the Colorado wildflowers! Somehow they are most spectacular around 12K feet in mid summer. Glad you enjoyed it!
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  208. Right? Rainer is a fascinating guy who has a ton of knowledge.
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  209. Yancey! It was so great to get to know you. I hope you and your brother can join on the next one!
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  210. interesting, I'll have to see if I can find one!
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  211. It's the pack! Yes, I talk about how the squeak really bothered me and I had not remembered it being so noisy last I used it.
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  212.  @timmo971  Miranda and Rainer are full of surprises! I couldn't believe they carried those instruments all the way up there.
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  213. The Paria tents are a good upgrade for slightly more money. I have no idea if it's a white label or not though. Interesting!
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  214. Thank you! It's quite a joy to go backpacking with friends and I think this conversation shows that.
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  215. I simply haven't found that to be true. For example I used only part of one small canister of fuel on a 4 day backpacking trip where we never dropped below 14,000 feet (in Peru) cooking for two people. High elevation, cold, wind, no problem.
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  216. BOOOO! Thumbs down! haha it's alright, Miranda's the winner here. We're in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness mostly on the Icicle Ridge Trail but we were doing a unique connection of several trails.
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  217. This is true! One time I was camping in Sweden with a friend who had a Hilleberg tent, we got caught in a surprise winter storm. His tent held up just fine while mine wilted pathetically (granted it was exceptionally brutal wind). I've never had one of my own but I would love a 4 lb Hilleberg tent!
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  218. Thank you! I'm so glad that came across.
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  219. It think that's really wise!
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  220. Boooo! Just kidding. Yeah that thing is sweet!
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  221. Well it's not actually ultralight. But it looks to me like they want to grow into that market and this is their first step in getting there. Very solid pack. More info coming!
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  222. I had a commercial film permit for filming in the Grand Canyon. So that's how they knew I was a TV and YouTube person. But yeah.
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  223. I'll have my share of gear videos too, but yeah, I really want to have a steady dose of beautiful and fun adventures in the mix!
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  224. Sorry aboot that.
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  225. We encountered the same fox later in the trip, but it had died. As far as we can tell it was in the final stages of rabies. We contacted Fish and Game and they've been in the canyon testing other animals for rabies but rabies was their conclusion as well as ours.
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  226. this is real camp life here!
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  227. I'm absolutely doing this on my next backpacking trip.
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  228. Well I can say I'm having a lot of fun creating on this channel. Thank you!
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  229. ha! sorry about that. Glad you stuck through it with me!
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  230. Miranda wins for being the niftiest and most colorful backpacker. I only wish we'd had more hours to include more Rainer!
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  231. Yup. I think no changes for a year or two. Hoping it infuses them with cash to go deeper into the backpacking market since their bread and butter is military and fire.
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  232. The people have to know when mistakes are made. Thanks Tayson, I noticed you were on the sidelines filming the ping pong, which I think meant that you had already lost?
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  233. I'm so sorry random internet commenter!
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  234. it's been so helpful as I have dozens of partially filled canisters littering my garage.
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  235. Thank you! I'm happy to report she is doing well and recovering nicely.
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  236. This was so fun! But the only downside to doing this was that I barely got to see you guys! Super cool to see what Team Miranda made.
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  237. Thank you! That's high praise. I'm a big fan of making videos like this.
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  238. Hey I like that! Ralph was a pretty smart guy.
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  239. Miranda and Rainer always bring the hilarity. And yes I immediately regretted it!
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  240. I just might, if so it'd be later in the year.
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  241. haha well I got the black bread part down! My later attempts which I didn't film were better as I got them to flatten out as you suggest. But I think I still need quite a bit of practice!
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  242. Thank you so much! While I do enjoy gear focused videos, these are certainly a lot more creatively interesting to make for me. So honored I am an inspiration to you!
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  243. haha thanks Rainer! Perfect video to watch with a cup of coffee.
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  244. Sweet. Cool recommendations!
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  245. Yeah the earplugs would've been nice! Good call on the rest too
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  246. nice! I love to hear that.
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  247. That's a good call! I was kicking myself big time as I normally pack a real patch kit. Anyway, Patagonia is the best! You'll love it!
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  248. I'm really happy to hear that, helping people get into backpacking (or back into backpacking) has always been one of the joys of what I get to do!
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  249. Thank you! I love that. It's tough these days to not be completely overwhelmed by everything that's happening. Glad my video provides some relief!
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  250. I think the Naturehike can be a serviceable tent but when the other options are as good as they are I'd go that way.
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  251. Thanks man! I appreciate that. I’m definitely inspired by what you do!
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  252. Love Dogs! Hey great to meet you too. My finish was wonderful. Beautiful out there.
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  253. I don't know, that sounds a bit dramatic.
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  254. Well shucks, thanks! I'm glad to hear as this video style is a total experiment!
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  255. haha, I did try to do that but had no success whatsoever!
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  256. Thanks so much Jarrad!
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  257. It's a lot of fun to collaborate with good people. More to come!
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  258. Oooh I like that. Nice reframe.
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  259. "lofty" goals!
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  260. He really is!
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  261. Glad to hear it! Thank you!
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  262. That's understandable. I live in Arizona and have come across only a handful of rattlesnakes on trail. If they're not rattlin' then they're not feeling defensive or aggressive, so very low likelihood of them striking.
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  263. Yup. If you avoid the newest stuff you’ll definitely save some money! That seems like a pretty sweet deal you found
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  264. Thanks so much Jarrad!
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  265. Nice! I used Reflectix in my van. Makes sense as an extra bit of insulation!
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  266. Yes! Thank you!
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  267. I'm so glad you enjoy this and find it helpful!
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  268. Thanks! If you can't tell, I'm having a lot of fun making videos on my own. Both Miranda and I have enjoyed the change of scenery!
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  269. Well thanks! Yeah those crazy Colorado people get out there! I thought that was really funny too.
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  270. I hope you enjoy the other 83 minutes!
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  271. We're just a constant stream of bad jokes!
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  272. Well shucks, thank you so much! That's definitely the side I try to bring. So glad you see it that way!
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  273. she is so impressive and I need her around to keep me from making poor decisions
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  274. I brought the Outdoor Vitals Stormloft quilt for him and a little foam sleeping pad, yeah it was just for him. It was certainly sufficiently warm and comfortable but my dog was politely requesting his own inflatable mattress!
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  275. Yeah I bet you saved a ton of money! Great use case!
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  276. Right? I really love the insight as I think it's an important lesson for anyone making their way in a career, no matter what field it is.
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  277. Combo for the win!
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  278. I understand the sentiment. But we were the only two out there and in a legal area.
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  279. oooh well thank you very much!
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  280. We missed you out there buddy! Had a blast and it was certainly gorgeous!
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  281. I'm so glad you've found some inspiration and helpful pointers through my videos! If you are wanting to go on your first overnighter I'd recommend starting with lower mileage, like 3-6 miles per day. Depending on your physical abilities I'd also try to do less than 1,500 feet (500 meters) of elevation gain. Google in general is a pretty useful place to look up reasonable backpacking trips. For me, I'd google "easy backpacking trips in Arizona" and see what comes up. There are of course the usual AllTrails stuff that comes up but don't discount people's hiking blogs! I've done tons of trips that were only researched from people's blogs. But it will all depend on the specific region and radius of where you'd travel to hike.
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  282. One of the reasons I want to make videos like this is to communicate that even the "experts" make mistakes. With the amount of time in the backcountry something is bound to go wrong from time to time. But that's where we can learn our most valuable lessons.
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  283. I've never been an ounce counter, so this was a surprising discovery to make! I like your take!
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  284. everyone shares some amount of responsibility on these as I didn't force anyone to go. But, I still think with my experience level I need to assess regularly where my weaknesses and blind spots are. I don't say this to hate on myself but to provide an opportunity to learn, for myself and others.
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  285. So I'm only a hiker if I've done the PCT? Please let me know what I need to do to gain your approval.
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  286. Life is pretty sweet!
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  287. It's called Lacs des Chéserys in France not too far from Chamonix.
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  288. It's one of the most rugged and beautiful places on the planet! You'll love it
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  289. So glad these videos are helpful!
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  290. I'm trying! I got called out on one of my recent videos!
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  291.  @pyronymph-868  only four people could comment? That's weird. Anyway, so glad you enjoyed this one!
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  292. haha you get diiiirrrty bushcrafting!
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  293. I will! Luc suffered a bit for this one but we had fun.
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  294. I paid him $20 bucks to say that. SO glad it worked!
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  295. A bear canister isn't required, but rodent proof food storage is. I have one of those Ursacks but it's not the rodent proof kind. So this was my best option. But yeah feels a little funny as there are no bears in the Grand Canyon!
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  296. The further south you go I notice the Spanish gets a little "muddier", words get smushed together more. But that's more about how far south you go. I haven't noticed too much of a difference between Argentina and Chile, although a practiced ear would probably say there is a difference.
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  297. I'm so glad you're coming along for the ride!
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  298. It's great to get practice! It can still probably get pretty cold there?
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  299. ha, yeah that took some problem solving. First I moved the fire away from the can for a minute, then I used the top of a freeze dried meal package that you tear off, held that between two fingers, and it was enough to protect my fingers to just grab the billy can.
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  300. I question your premise that there should be no cold creep until lower than -50F. And it would be wrong to characterize what happened to me as feeling cold. I was toasty warm. I just became aware that it was very cold out in the early hours of the morning, hence the creep. But I was perfectly content and sleeping well. If you're a big guy that sleeps warm, you probably have different framework than me for how to interpret warmth ratings of mattresses and sleeping bags. And that's okay!
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  301. Glad to meet another 6'er that other 6'ers look down upon.
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  302. oof, yeah I gotta stop putting other YouTubers in peril!
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  303. I won't get tired of hearing you enjoy my videos! But yeah, Kristi and Kovu reeaally elevate my videos.
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  304. We all start somewhere. Sounds logical the way you did it. And yeah this mattress would be better served in combination with a foam pad.
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  305. I appreciate the sentiment! Let's get these out there!
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  306. I armwrestled Dan for his spot on this trip. So... thank you! I'm honored to be lumped in with that amazing crew!
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  307. right? he's risking his reputation.
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  308. oh yay! So glad you found me here and found some inspiration!
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  309. It was definitely funny to me how many times my brain just had nothing going on (not totally abnormal I suppose 😂). But I'm glad I could come up with a few fun words occasionally! And with how may nights Mario sleeps outside, I'm sure he is going to get great use out of it!
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  310. That's a cool way to do a wedding! I do love me some BC, I'll be back!
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  311. That's a lovely compliment! I definitely try to put as much as I can into the cinematic quality of these videos. Always trying to level up!
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  312. One thing is for sure, Jeff is cool. If you don't like cringy, you might not like my videos.
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  313. Well I understand, but man some of my favorite trips ever are cold weather trips!
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  314. That's great you can get Durston without the pain of US prices. It helps that they're a great company!
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  315. We do in fact like each other! Thank you!
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  316. I love this. Nice recommendations. And yeah the Klymit pads are only okay but I'd still say they're way better than closed cell foam pad.
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  317. I have a similar hue to those aspens!
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  318. @juliammcgee I'm glad you're here!
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  319. yeah. I was not happy about the amount of squeaking. I did not remember that at all!
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  320. This is such a meaningful comment, thank you for taking the time to write this. I really appreciate it! Solo time can be so clarifying. Glad you took that opportunity yourself, great work!
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  321. It's pretty cool what they do with the business. I definitely respect it!
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  322. Wow well thank you so much! I really appreciate this Peter! You'll see more of Kristi too in some upcoming videos.
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  323. That's the mantra of building your own...anything!
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  324. haha, she is a worthy opponent!
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  325. I consider myself blessed! Thank you!
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  326. Ha! Yeah if you wanna go to Patagonia better get used to the wind!
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  327. Honestly I do think that's a good argument. Especially for dedicated users who are going to put stuff through heavy use. If you can get stuff that'll last 20 years that's a much better way to spend your money and you'll save in the long run.
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  328. haha! hmmm, not planning on a wedding video. But I will be making a honeymoon backpacking video!
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  329. well, that sounds like a win to me!
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  330. I'm so glad you've enjoyed it! It's been really fun.
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  331. You're not alone, sorry! Rainer is fine and luckily was not bitten or scratched. We found the dead fox the next day, reported it to Fish and Game, they've been monitoring and testing for other rabid animals.
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  332. Thank you! We're all planning our next adventure already since we had just so much fun.
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  333. The first night scene was shot on my Canon R5. I did a short starry timelapse on our final night on the Insta360 that turned out pretty cool but the battery didn't have much juice when I started it.
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  334. This is actually my biggest concern with all this. Not sure how it will affect me in the future.
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  335. One of these days I’m gonna battle it out with you!
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  336. Ha! Thanks Gordon! I beat out the Dox Equis guy?!
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  337. almost all of those tight shots were captured by my wife Kristi, she killed it!
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  338. The Promaster has vertical walls and you can configure a bed sideways without bumping out the walls like you must do in a Sprinter. Cost of Promaster is much lower, $40K vs $70-80K and then the cost of maintenance is a huge issue. Ram parts and mechanics are everywhere. Mercedes parts and mechanics are much more expensive and not always available. A few other minor things like drivability and turning radius but the cost factor was the biggest.
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  339. that is the perfect summary of Kristi!
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  340. I frequently backpack in sensitive environments. This is one of them. Trees grow so slowly above 11,000 feet that fires are banned here. I also just have found I like not managing a fire on most backpacking trips.
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  341. haha, Dan and I may or may not have a bromance. And thank you! I appreciate that.
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  342. So you're Dan Quebecker?
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  343. He's a great guy! His experience with the Scouts is pretty cool.
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  344.  @ericcomp7032  Hey Eric, you seem like a really fun dude! Thanks for hanging out in the comments section here and helping boost my engagement, I really appreciate it, and so does YouTube! You're definitely helping the algorithm recognize me. Cheers!
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  345. I think this is a good suggestion!
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  346. thank you so much! Trips with the pack are so much fun.
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  347. It's a beautiful place! Yeah, lots of music in this one. Others in the future will have more silence. Thanks for your vote!
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  348. I love hearing that. I hope the soundtrack is pleasing to people.
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  349. haha I've added a little bohemian style courtesy of Peru!
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  350. Hey! Thanks for asking a curious question! Kristi is my fiancee, so she's not my girlfriend anymore. In my book partner just means someone I'm choosing to do life with. I haven't really thought about it being woke or not. It certainly isn't intended to confuse or offend people.
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  351. wait, what? How's she doing?
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  352. Reflectix and Kilmat are two different things. The shiny squares we're putting all over the inside are Kilmat, and they are for sound deadening. They make a huge difference! But you only need about 40% coverage for them to be effective. The reflectix is cheap insulation we put that beneath our sub-floor. In hindsight we should've used something with better R-value.
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  353. Well thank you! I'm having fun creating all sorts of videos. I did have something beneath the main Omnia compartment to give it some space. I think I mostly burned them because I was reading and not paying attention. But I'll look for those accessories as I'm interested in stove top baking.
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  354. haha, maybe. I don't think we'll see much difference for a year or so.
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  355. It's the Crushable Outback Hat from American Hatmakers. It's fantastic! There's a link in the description.
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  356. woohoo a vote for me! I feel validated!
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  357. Kristi's influence is all over this video. She is so good at capturing the details and definitely has the artsy eye that does rub off on me. And yes! It was definitely the balrog that gave us such a good scare! haha
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  358. No, the brain is fixed to the 47 pack. That's a good note that I missed!
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  359. That's the main takeaway!
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  360. From one end of the spectrum to another! Well, I do love the Durston tent so I think you will be happy!
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  361.  @mattbeckwith8575  It's true! That one is my next favorite.
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  362. this is excellent info! I need to get out the measuring tape. I notice some comments to this, I didn't notice it feeling particularly short, but 22 inches is a lot to be wrong by!
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  363. Eric here: I will be doing some videos on quality budget clothing, as my clothing in this video cost more than my equipment! Kovu here: my hooman puts a foam pad and a quilt next to his big comfy mattress. Sometimes I sneak on him or lay across him when he falls asleep. I keep asking for my own queen sized bed. Not sure what the holdup is.
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  364. I think it would add about 1 R and I definitely think it would be worth purchasing some for various camping uses. It's incredibly light and takes up less space than a foam mat.
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  365. Patagonia is so incredible, yeah, sometimes you just gotta let the place do the talking.
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  366. Thanks Mike! The underrated benefit of the rest day was getting some time off our feet that were getting pretty blistered.
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  367. Yeah! It's the Camera Pod from Hyperlite (the large version fits my DSLR and lens perfectly): https://bit.ly/3QCa3MF I totally recommend it for camera carrying backpackers. West Fork from the top is sooo coool!
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  368. haha this is my favorite.
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  369. That was a fun shot! It makes me laugh seeing Kristi attempt to pick me up, I'd eaten a few too many big steaks while down there!
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  370. Hey Mike! I really do love that chair! And the Grayl! But yeah 200 hundred is steep!
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  371. The camping moon stove cannot be used with the fire maple petrel pot *unless you get the Soto triflex attachment to replace the 4 prong support it comes with. I’ve been using the camping moon +soto triflex + fire maple petrel here in Patagonia in extremely windy conditions and it’s been incredibly efficient!
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  372. Sick. Common theme from comments is that the stove holds up!
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  373. And it's one of the loveliest things ever!
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  374. hahaha oh man, good catch!
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  375. We all win?! How can I gloat if we all win?!
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  376. It's a good idea. That's what I did for certain times. You see it when I'm cooking.
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  377. I do hear lots of good things on the Dagger OSMO, excited to try it out this week!
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  378. Thanks Peter! The Jetboil Minimo is satisfying to use. I mostly want people to know that stoves are a great place to save money as a backpacker. This is the first piece of backpacking gear I'd say going super cheap you will barely notice a difference. Going cheap elsewhere in your kit and you might really regret it.
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  379. Thank you! Yeah I agree. It feels a little more raw without a tent!
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  380. right? Jaw dropping place.
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  381. This is a consistent theme, I love that. Don't worry, it will still be a gear garage.
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  382. Thank you very much. The music, atmosphere and soundscapes are a big part of creating the right feeling of being out there.
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  383. Thank you so much! I appreciate that.
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  384. That's one reason why I really like this style! I want it to feel like you're right there with us having a chat.
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  385. Thank you so much for this, I appreciate that! And that's an interesting note about the garlic soft gels, I'll have to try that out!
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  386. haha yes! Pretty much constant laughter, in between being completely out of breath.
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  387. I would love that! (except I'd probably have to survive in Alaska without a shelter or eat a whale heart)
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  388. Well thank you! Coors Light is maybe the equivalent of a Carlsberg, a mass produced beer.
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  389. Thank you! I wish we had actually slowed down a little more. A couple of the days we crushed miles but didn't take in the experience as much as I'd like. Way to go for you and your wife!
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  390. Thank you!
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  391. I had filming permits and backcountry camping permits, so they knew who we were. Ticket was issued after we had left. Yeah, there were multiple rangers involved so there was a little bit of telephone happening, which clouded the situation.
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  392. Thanks! The price is astronomical. But it's still worth knowing about and for some people it'll be a hit.
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  393. Aww well thank you! Yeah it was a lot of effort but I'm glad it conveyed some of the emotion of being there!
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  394. Well that's a nice compliment! I'm always trying to grow as a storyteller, thanks!
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  395. Thank you! That's my goal.
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  396. I feel the same way about this place!
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  397. I agree it's a great starting mattress. Pretty impressive at the weight and price.
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  398. I love that. I haven't used much Granite Gear at all. I need to change that!
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  399. No worries, this video won't be for everyone. And that's okay! Hope to catch you on the next one.
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  400. I still have not been able to get into hammock camping (no pun intended). But whatever gets you out there and sleeping well!
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  401. It was such a fitting end, a great way for Patagonia to send us off. Thank you so much!
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  402. So glad to hear it! Sounds like a pretty wild time you had!
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  403. I have been there too and it is nooot fun!
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  404. Thanks Jarrad! I think the Ace Pro is a great action camera and solid backup camera. I'm hesitant to use it as a primary story telling camera, but that's mostly because I prefer the look of my $5K camera set up! It's definitely an upgrade over the GoPro and is better at low light, although I thought for it being the "low light action camera" it got a bit noisy and lost the good color when it got dark. Day light color is fantastic and much better looking than GoPro in my opinion. Battery usage is also much better than a GoPro. I used one battery per day. But instead of bringing backup batteries I just recharged off an Anker power brick when I got to camp. For the ~$500 price tag I think it's a really nice value.
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  405. I had to get up in the morning and turn on the camera. Shhh. Don't tell anyone I was acting I was asleep and waking up!
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  406. Thank you so much!
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  407. I'm gonna steal Rainer's pack for the summer.
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  408. Thank you so much!
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  409. The zpacks is an amazing backpack but any pack in that style is best suited to loads under 30 lbs, even though they advertise it can carry up to 40 lbs. I have extensive history with Mystery Ranch and they are very solid at 40-50 lb carries (not that you need that much weight for almost all backpacking trips.
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  410. That's great to hear! Yeah, I'm fond of the garage. I don't plan on changing it massively as it will still be where I need to actually store gear!
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  411. Thank you! It's always fun to see the places you've been highlighted. How was it in August?
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  412. Reflectix is most useful when there is an air gap, like putting it under the floor of my van. I think it does add R value to a sleeping mat, but not dramatically so. I'd guess it adds around 1 R.
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  413. Seeing the comet was a highlight!
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  414. I do exactly that towards the end of the video. $26 for a Toaks 750 ml pot brings the total to $39 with the Aotu stove, $43 for the BRS + pot. etc.
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  415. thanks! yeah not having a toilet or shower gives us so much more space.
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  416. Hey! It's actually the MSR Guardian, which is a beast of a purifier. It's great for ultra silty water because it separates the sediment and contaminants from the clean water and then spits out the dirty water. Most filters clog super fast in water like this because the silt or other bacteria contaminants will get trapped in the filter itself and then need to be flushed. But with water this silty you'd filter a half liter and the whole filter would be completely clogged.
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  417. the debris that I kept adding on as it was getting dark honestly made all the difference. Without it, the plastic did basically nothing.
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  418. The Kakwa and Shadowlight make for a very nice duo!
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  419. Glad I can help! I do kind of discuss that some in my upcoming trail video. But basically as I’m feeling like I’m only willing to hike another mile or two I’ll start keeping an eye out for camp sites that call to me. Usually I’ll see a spot and just know, yep! This is my home for the night!
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  420. Nice! The Bridger is still the comfort king! (or queen)
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  421. Well wouldn't you know it. 🙃 Hope it comes back quickly!
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  422. I deeply appreciate this.
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  423. That's so great. I've had a few people say they've used the tent for a long time. Gonna get some more trail time on it!
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  424. I didn't know it would be sooo strenuous. I imagined we'd be hiking like 8 hours a day, not 12. Plus I always carry about 12 lbs of camera gear on trips like this.
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  425.  @simplemanlovetocanoe6274  I'm now old enough to say, "back in my day". I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers!
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  426. Heyo! It is 50 inches wide though, so at least it can fit two 25 inch sleeping mattresses.
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  427. hmm, interesting. You might be right
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  428. He's simply a very very good boy.
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  429. It was so we as guides could have visuals on our clients and respond faster in case of emergency.
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  430. the Zenbivy is about as nice as it gets! Miranda's poo kit is pretty stellar for sure.
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  431. Thank you! Yeah that Insta360 did really well and yeah that flip screen is absolutely awesome. The audio on the Insta360 was all the on-board mic, pretty impressive actually. When the wind picked up it struggled a little, but that's any mic without a wind screen.
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  432.  @CoasttoCoastOutdoorAdventures  I would say about 75% of the audio you hear is straight from the Insta360 with no significant audio work in post. I do use a preset in Essential Sound in Premiere but that's very basic.
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  433. haha I like that, we were all graceful as swans out there.
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  434. I fully agree! I love the natural sounds but I know if you're not used to it, it can be a point of anxiety.
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  435. Aww shoot. That's what I love to hear! You're welcome.
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  436. It's something I truly love. Hopefully it's beautiful for people around the world!
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  437. Kristi's is 100% alpaca wool that she bought from a Quecha lady in the mountains. My green one is a blend of alpaca wool and some cheaper synthetic fibers. Kristi's is definitely the higher quality one but they both are so good though!
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  438. Miranda's advice was really insightful, and it's not something I had considered really as I've always had the benefit of feeling safe, for a variety of reasons that are not necessarily universally experienced.
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  439.  @SpaceCaptnFace  I considered hitting the Collegiate loop but wasn't able to swing it this year. Looks pretty awesome. Saw there is a big fire closure out there, hope it's not destroyed!
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  440. Haha it's a great job if you like constantly stopping for shots! But thanks friend, I'm really drawn to the longer style of video and letting people immerse themselves.
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  441. Thank you! Definitely wanted it to be an adventure for people and not only a gear talk video.
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  442.  @ggs0605  Thank you very much! I try to be cinematic. As to your other question, b roll is a filmmaking term. "A roll" is the actual story driving footage, b roll is the supporting footage. For example a shot of running water or a plant with cool light on it.
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  443. This video needed a lot more Rainer!
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  444.  @kristymoore7052  yeah if you've already got a nice quilt I wouldn't spend that kind of cash on another one.
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  445. Thank you! And yeah just about everybody has a lot of anxiety with Crawler's Ledge. Kristi is a champ! Kauai would be a wonderful place to get married!
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  446. Chances are high that it's actually the bats in the area that gave the fox rabies, as there are a lot of caves in the area. It's crazy stuff!
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  447. I appreciate that!
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  448. So, we're like a good cocktail? haha I appreciate this!
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  449. I hope this is sincere! I debated muting it but that was the real sound out there!
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  450. Well thank you Chris! I appreciate that. I get to experiment a little more now that I'm on my own.
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  451. Well thanks! Yes it's a lot of work but I love it. I'm shooting on the Canon R5 and a few lenses.
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  452. apparently it's a very popular search prompt.
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  453. I love to hear that. Definitely seems like there are a lot of fans of the Featherstone out there.
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  454. That's really cool! I like to envision people sitting down to watch this, so thank you!
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  455. I think the booties / sandals combo is brilliant. I need to get me a pair of the Teva style sandals so they can pair up properly.
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  456. that would have been smarter!
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  457. It seems like having corners on a mattress would keep the sheet in place better. You might be right!
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  458. I was using the Vario and the NovaPro. Great pairing. It got down to about 40 F, which isn't that cold. But we had sustained winds over 20 mph that were making it feel much colder!
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  459. I'm gonna start calling myself 6' tall and never measure my height again!
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  460. It's an important thing for all of us! Thank you!
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  461. Yep! It's honestly a fantastic stove and it's my go-to for sure now.
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  462. are you backpacking with whole corn on the cob?! legendary!
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  463. ha! Well Dan and I might just merge channels and only collaborate if thats the case.
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  464. Ha thank you very much!
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  465. I'm really curious to see how things will change, if at all. I hope it helps boost a relatively small company with extra marketing power and retail reach. It's too early to tell what'll happen though.
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  466. haha yeah! come hang out with us!
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  467. Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.
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  468. haha yeah this is a loooong one! Hope you can settle in and enjoy!
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  469.  @kmichaelp4508  oh cool. Beautiful country out there. The fires were certainly concerning. I hope it wasn't too big of a burn.
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  470. woohoo thanks Rainer!
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  471. Thanks Mike! Love that Durston tent!
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  472. Yo! It's the Zenbivy Double. It's soo good! And the video was from our Kauai backpacking trip on the Kalalau trail, one of the best ever!
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  473. That sounds like a pretty creative solution there!
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  474. the actual sleep quality is about the same. The question is really if you're willing to spend an extra $500 to shave weight and bulk. For most people that's just not gonna happen.
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  475. Sounds like a great adventure ahead! I did not sleep in my puffy, just my Outdoor Vitals hoodie and then the All-paca wool hoodie plus long johns, synthetic insulation pants, and down booties. That was perfect for me. I think the only thing I'd really do differently is use skis to skin back rather than snowshoe. Just way more efficient.
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  476. Nice! That's a good idea to harvest your snow blocks elsewhere. I'll have to try that! I don't have a snow saw but I want one!
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  477. The Mystery Ranch packs are great for durability and heavy loads! That's cool you're taking them canoe camping. Kudos!
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  478. interesting, I wasn't aware of that. But the Grayl is my filter of choice when traveling off mainland US.
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  479. yeah when did this happen?!
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  480. I'd like to think I did and pat myself on the back. But who knows!
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  481. haha yeah I understand! But that's part of why I love this, it paints the other picture no one has seen yet as that ended up being full of rescue and scary stuff.
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  482. Thank you so much! And yeah, seems like a pretty sweet time for Dan and his kids to get to share these experiences together.
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  483. I am pretty curious to try out the Obsidian as the Hornet is one of my favorites.
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  484. Thank you so much! I'm excited for all the adventure ahead.
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  485. I got a real laugh out loud? Ha! I love it.
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  486. Thank you! Those Colorado wildflowers are something to behold!
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  487. I think it's among the most impressive and wild places on the planet. I love it soo much too! And yeah, the Big Guy was shinin' his light on those mountains alright!
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  488. Feels authentic, glad to hear it's resonating with people! I'll try more of these.
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  489. I love it! It's one of the best places on the planet.
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  490. I emote a sense of delight at your appreciation for my vernacular!
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  491. Thank you! Yeah it was definitely an adventure out there! Kristi was mighty impressive out there!
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  492. I appreciate hearing this so much! Thank you!
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  493. es un lugar increible!
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  494. I mean this with a good spirit, Miranda is a beast!
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  495. My political aspirations remain intact.
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  496. I love it! Might need to show your class this video on a rainy day.
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  497. Hmm. That’s a good question. I’m not sure which viruses specifically. I guess each destination wild have its own viral contaminants and you could research it. But that’s why I just bring a Grayl and don’t research it!
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  498. Yeah I’d much rather do this than a traditional bear hang.
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  499. I had two dry bags inside my pack all sealed up with a little bit of extra air to provide the buoyancy. A normally packed backpack without dry bags inside or some air capture would not float!
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  500. you did it!
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  501. true! for the next one!
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  502. Altitude is tricky and doesn't always affect your body the same way every time. Going from sea level to 7,500 in one go can definitely make your body sick especially if you compound it with dehydration and excessive effort. When going into high elevations, give your body time to adjust, don't have really aggressive days, hydrate with electrolytes.
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  503. I had sort of done that overnight but I did it a little too late and quite a bit of ice had already formed. Smart idea though!
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  504. That's certainly old school!
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  505. While I do enjoy their backpacks, tents, quilts, etc I think my favorite items are all apparel. They are top notch to me!
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  506. It's not a t-shirt, it's a tattoo on my lower back.
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  507. I like them a lot. Very lightweight for the size and that they're waterproof. But they can get a little warm depending on the hike.
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  508.  @defencee  I have not tried the leather non GoreTex version. But as far as I can tell the size seems accurate.
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  509. Aw shucks! haha thanks!
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  510. Zero. I refused to take it down because I didn't own it. I was filming under a production company and they owned all the content (and paid for the commercial filming permits we obtained). So taking it down wasn't even my call.
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  511.  @danloucks1251  there are measurements on the bottle!
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  512. It is a truly beautiful place!
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  513.  @Luna_and_Oshi  oh good call. This one deserves a TV!
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  514. I love it. Yes, gotta adapt the strategy to the food you're eating. Solid!
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  515. Nice! You certainly have the experience!
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  516. I'm aware of Paria Outdoors but I haven't tried anything from them yet. I'm sure I will though!
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  517. haha okay!
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  518. This is a special place. People gotta know how great it is here.
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  519. I think that would make a big difference! I haven't tried it yet.
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  520. Yeehaw! Thank you!
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  521. I think it held up great! I’ve found it to be surprisingly comfortable over 35lbs where most packs this style struggle.
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  522. Sometimes I bring out a pour over coffee maker, depends on the trip! But the cinematographer in me won't let me only bring my cell phone to film. It's heavy but I looove making these like films.
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  523. It's actually quite common for rangers to hike up and down the canyon and ask to see people's "wag bags" and make sure people are using them. I think yeah, it would be hard to prosecute over it. But I'm very happy that carrying poop out is the norm. The canyon is so narrow there's very few places to dig a hole. With as many hikers as there are there would be poop and TP everywhere and it would be quite disgusting.
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  524. It's a special place that people tend to come back to! I moved away for about ten years but this place drew me back in!
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  525. That's why I'm so glad the Explore Act made it through. In my opinion it never made sense to have really restrictive filming laws in national parks, when technically uploading videos to almost any social media platform is considered "commercial". I'm still glad that drones aren't permitted. As long as filming doesn't impact other's experience I think we should be able to film, regardless if it's for profit.
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  526. I'm definitely sad about it! I liked them.
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  527. Well thank you so much! As for the invite, you'll have to file a complaint with HR. Sorry about that.
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  528.  @fathersonoutdoors7487  Hello! I love Newfoundland, had a blast on the East Coast trail.
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  529. I just slept in baselayers, not my puffy jacket even though it kind of looks like it in one shot.
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  530. You're welcome! Yeah, one of the most exciting places I've ever filmed or photographed.
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  531. I like that mentality!
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  532. That's fair. Use whatever is best for you!
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  533. More coming on the Zenbivy UL. Quick answer is it's not as warm but it is very comfortable. Pretty cool innovation. Lots to like about sleeping mattress innovation these days!
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  534. This one is 72 inches long and I have a massive extra large quilt (hence why it's so much more expensive). But in reality when I'm actually sleeping on it my feet are on it just fine. It does look like a short mattress for some reason based on what I filmed here but it's just as long as typical mattresses.
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  535. I hope you enjoy!
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  536. haha, pretty much!
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  537. I really appreciate that. I had so much fun making this and I'm glad others are finding it fun and interesting as well.
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  538. You're welcome! I hope these videos are good for the soul!
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  539. Indeed! I consider myself lucky for sure!
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  540. That’s really weird. I’ve been able to use one charge to fill my mattress about ten times. Must be a defect?
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  541. I like to live dangerously.
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  542. I do it all the time! For shorter trips it doesn’t matter as much but this time it added up, especially over so many miles.
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  543. I think the extra wide part is the key. haha yeah Kyle really took some shots here!
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  544. I agree, gotta have a backup lighter regardless of the stove you're using.
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  545. It's still that hot? Woof! And hello to you in Malta!
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  546. Thank you! Night timelapses are my favorite.
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  547. I spent a lot of my life backpacking! So yeah, I like having the good stuff!
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  548. I love this! I'm so glad you are stoked. It's an incredible adventure that I'm sure you will love!
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  549. You won if the metric is speaking volume and laughter.
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  550. I don't have experience with the EXPED unfortunately, I've been using Zenbivy, Nemo Tensors, and Thermarest for the last year.
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  551. Thank you very much! We have a lot of fun out there!
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  552. haha yeah it's pretty absurd, soooo cozy.
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  553. I do love making videos like this, so I appreciate the encouragement! While the gear focused videos tend to do better, I prefer making these style of videos. Glad you enjoy them!
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  554. did we just become best friends?!
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  555. I really do want to try out some more bushcrafting tools. And I've never done the hot tent thing, might be next!
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  556. Thanks! And yes that's the Flextail tiny repel. It's Dan's but was impressed with it. Also my light cube was the Luminaid Packlite Titan. It's cool but it's best suited for general camping, not backpacking. I did really like it other than it's just too big for backpacking. I want to try their smaller version.
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  557. I mean, I guess I appreciate that Miranda is looking out for me!
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  558. coca leaves and cocaine are very different, even though the drug is derived from the plant.
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  559. haha thank you so much!
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  560. haha yeah can't guard you against that!
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  561. haha a true compliment! Thank you! Yep, even Danielle had some fun despite the incident.
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  562. When you begin this hike you "get a permit" at the trailhead, which is just checking in and providing your info on a registry so the forest service has some record of where hikers are.
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  563. Coming soon!
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  564. This was one of the best experiences ever! We'll have these on repeat for sure!
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  565. 20 miles above treeline?! That's practically in space!
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  566. Thank you!
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  567.  @kigo27  I think it's pretty good actually. Especially if the end goal is social media then it's great. If you're wanting to print photos out to hang on a wall it might not hold up super great.
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  568.  @Xeno-M.  ha! Thank you!
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  569. I think I only eeked out this victory though.
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  570. yeah hygiene is a definite big one. That needs it's own stand alone video!
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  571. Wow! Well shoot dang, I appreciate that so much!
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  572. Thank you! Glad it hit the spot for you.
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  573. I hope you give backpacking a try, it's a great way to explore our wonderful earth. Thank you!
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  574. I've gotten used to the no straps thing. But I think generally I'd prefer trekking poles with straps. That being said, they're crazy light and I really like them!
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  575. I'm trying lots of experiences and video styles and definitely having fun with it!
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  576. Right?!
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  577. Dan definitely missed out, but we've got some adventures in store.
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  578. That's a great idea! Thanks!
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  579. haha it does open up a whole new set of video possibilities!
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  580. Unfortunately we ran out of daylight! This one took an hour to film after a long day of hiking. Just means I get to do a follow up video with Rainer!
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  581. I have been using the CampingMoon stove with the Soto TriFlex adapter (3 prong) to make it work with heat exchange pots. It's my new favorite combination for backpacking.
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  582. That's a high compliment! I appreciate that.
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  583. It's Lake Cheserys. Camping allowed here if you set up in the evening and pack up early. Best spot on the TMB!
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  584. Thank you! I've always loved photography. It was fun going back through those old images.
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  585. Canon R5 with 15-35 RF lens and 70-200 f4 EF lens. DJI Mini 3 Pro with 4 batteries, Manfrotto tripod, 8 Canon batteries, all together it weighs about 12 lbs.
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  586. I need a sticky note that permanently lives on my computer reminding me to add grams. I almost always forget!
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  587. Nice! Pinnacle is hands down my favorite trail food company. Best food by a mile!
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  588. Hey! I actually only flew in National Forest areas. While there are lots of wilderness areas across the peaks, there are also quite a few sections of national forest. Even the shots of the peaks from the west side were flown from the national forest where Snowbowl is.
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  589. I love Harmen and Kraig, don't know Erik. But I get lots of questions specifically about gear. It's expensive and people want to feel like they're getting the right stuff for what they want to do. A lot of us out there are just trying to be as helpful as possible. As for why those guys weren't there, I couldn't tell you. I know Outdoor Vitals invited quite a few other people too. Some just couldn't make it.
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  590. Hola! I'm a big fan of Patagonia in general. I think the Ascensionist is a great climbing pack. But it's definitely geared towards climbing and mountaineering and not backpacking. So it depends on your use of it. If you just want to hike and camp I think there are better options out there.
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  591. haha, it was perfect.
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  592. This was the test to see if we could really do life together, haha!
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  593. Just as magical as a sunrise can get I think!
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  594. I'm so proud of you, you trained so hard and got healthy. I love being able to share these places with you!
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  595. I have definitely enjoyed making content geared towards beginners. That being said, I am really excited to have the freedom to make all sorts of videos in new formats and do more videos around bigger adventures and hopefully stuff that will appeal to more advanced users too. I appreciate your comment!
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  596. right on!
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  597. it's great!
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  598. First time for me to see em in the wild. I was impressed!
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  599. You can keep your mosquitos!
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  600. a pun?! a pun? Going against the grain I see! Heyo!
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  601. Hey thank you! I plan on doing a video in the future about planning and doing big treks like this one to help people feel comfortable making a trip like this happen. Cheers!
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  602. haha yes I felt like I was a rookie out there! Definitely kept making aggravating mistakes!
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  603. haha, I'm always willing to lend a hand
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  604. That alligator juniper is my favorite.
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  605. Thanks! Surely you will see us in a few more videos
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  606. It's definitely a little nerve-wracking. But the van handled it like a champ. Thank you!
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  607. Sometimes I have to pinch myself
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  608. Main camera is Canon R5 and my drone is the DJI Mini 3 Pro. Thanks!
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  609. The Grand Canyon is such a high use, high visitation park that they do a huge amount of annual reporting that you can just find on the NPS website. I would imagine thats the case for the parks with huge staff. But I doubt it for the smaller, lower traffic parks.
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  610. Patagonia is just the coolest
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  611. I've got a video about all the air mattresses I used and recommend. But Zenbivy UL mattress, Nemo Tensor, Flextail Zero, and Big Agnes Rapide are the most comfortable for me.
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  612. Definitely wanted to test the Radix with a nice long trip. But I was also carrying about 28 pounds, much lighter than normal, which is right in the sweet spot for the Radix.
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  613. Thank you! Glad to hear it! Got some more in this style coming soon!
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  614. hmmm, try changing the amount you inflate it. Are you inflating it all the way until it's quite firm? And vice versa, if you typically underinflate try adding some more air.
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  615. Thank you! Yeah it's a pretty moving place. Well worth going for yourself!
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  616. I love that, thanks!
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  617.  @bluemonkey0121  There will be another video coming of the overall trip together.
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  618. Right, I keep forgetting to update that. It's from American Hat Makers - Crushable Outback Hat.
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  619. I’m sure there’s more good stuff. Do you have some recommendations?
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  620. haha definitely lower risk! You're food will taste better too.
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  621. It's true it's not for everyone. But it's great when you find a solid hiking buddy!
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  622. Thanks for reminding me that I forgot to link it! Here ya go: https://itacatefoods.com/
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  623. We've got a pretty good thing goin on!
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  624. That's my goal with these types of videos!
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  625.  @jaguarsolo  If you're planning on the AZT I think you should aim for the Kakwa. It's hard to tell how durable budget gear is but I would guess that the Naturehike pack will not be as durable.
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  626. ha! Well there was a giant difference between the un-maintained sections and the maintained ones.
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  627. Much appreciated!
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  628. For sure. That’s a good idea and most people hike that way. I wanted to finish in the molas pass area though.
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  629. Thank you so much. And yeah, well worth hiking this place. I hope you do it!
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  630. Thank you! Just so you I'm always talking to you specifically! I've done some travels to England and really enjoyed it but don't plan on heading there any time too soon. I'm sure I will be there again tho!
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  631. yes! thank you!
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  632. Thank you! Patagonia is the most raw and beautiful place I've ever been.
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  633. people need to know! haha thank you!
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  634. Thank you!
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  635. thank you so much! I appreciate that. I will definitely be documenting the journey, but at the very least it's going to take a couple years to buy land. In the mean time I will still be focusing on backpacking and the evolution will take some time.
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  636. Much appreciated! You got it!
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  637. that's so fun, it's great to have a hiking partner who doesn't mind your smells.
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  638. Yo Jarrad it's a great pack! Not quite UL as it's a little over 3lbs but it's a massive weight cut for MR! Super solid thru-hiking pack in my mind.
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  639. thank you!
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  640. I am aware you are not allowed to fly drones in wilderness areas. It's a good thing this is national forest.
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  641. Thank you so much! Cinematography is one of my passions.
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  642. That's still a great scenario! Glad it worked for you. It should perform superbly in those conditions.
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  643. I can agree here.
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  644. Thanks Mike! Enjoy that quilt! It's rather nice. And yeah, definitely enjoyed the pack too.
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  645. Haha I can picture that!
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  646. I didn't NOT reference Kriss Kross. Haha, throwback!
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  647. We just set shoes and socks aside and put on camp shoes for the evenings. They didn't really dry but that didn't matter much because after 4 seconds of hiking you'd be right back in the water the next day.
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  648. I really don't have a problem with the regulations around camping in designated areas and rangers making sure people are camping in the right areas. I think the appropriate response would've been a ticket, like a fine. But to have to go to court and end up with a criminal record for a minor infraction, seems like overkill.
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  649. First campsite was the most inviting. But I loooved being up on the ridge for the final night.
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  650. That makes total sense! Bridger is the most comfortable and carry by far the heaviest loads. But if you're only trying to carry sub 25-30 lbs I'd go Radix (side entry is awesome), and sub 25 lbs I'd go CS40.
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  651. GoPro batteries wouldn't last long. I use the Canon R5 and those batteries last about 4-5 hours of shooting even in the bitter cold. I am impressed with the Canon's performance.
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  652. Yeah I really wanted the view even though doing what you suggest would've been much more protected, I wasn't concerned about the conditions turning exceptionally bad.
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  653. I appreciate the input!
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  654. That's great to hear! Finding an easy, quality tent that isn't pricey is gold. I'm definitely wanting to test out the new versions as they come out! If Kristi joins that probably means Kovu is too and then we'd need the 3P version to have space for the doggo.
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  655. That sunrise was 🔥🔥🔥(literally?)
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  656. Yes! I actually own a pair of Ombraz and I do enjoy them for backpacking. And you're welcome, I'll keep "suffering" out there for you!
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  657. It's stunning!
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  658. I've heard that one is amazing but I haven't tried it yet. I'll see what I can do!
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  659. ooh nice! I'll have to do a little research on that one.
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  660. Thank you! I've got a lineup of desert trips ahead. May try to get back to the mountains in late spring before it's gone.
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  661. I agree I fall short on the women's versions. I try to pass on Kristi's thoughts on gear but she isn't out with me on most trips. Also yes, as noted below, Miranda Goes Outside is a great source for gear reviews with ladies in mind.
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  662. ha! Thank you. You're season is here!
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  663. Interesting, thanks for the tutorial!
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  664. Heyo!
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  665. It's right up your alley! I'm using the Canon R5 and RF 15-35 2.8. Beautiful combo.
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  666. Pat and Alaina are so wonderful! Cheers!
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  667. I did not want it to end, incredible place. As for pace, we went fast. Too fast. I'd go back and do it in nine or ten I think.
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  668. Menu by day is a gooood idea!
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  669. Gotta give you props for your camera work on the intro scene! You got some of my favorite shots in the whole video! It was so fun exploring that wild crater with you.
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  670. pretty much my main way to judge gear is by the color.
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  671. thank you! Nighttime photography is definitely a big interest of mine. Might be a niche topic but thanks for the vote!
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  672. Right?! We got some banger photographs too. Some will go in the wall!
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  673. Kind of mind blowing watching the sunrise from up there.
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  674. I'm definitely scrounging for my old contact case (I had lasik too) and using this on my next trip!
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  675. Well, a nightmare through paradise?
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  676. We're like H2SO4, we got chemistry and we're dangerous when combined!
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  677. So far it's between the Featherstone Granite and this Ampex. I like the overall design and price of the Featherstone, but after taking it on a mega backpacking trip where I do wish I had a lighter setup, the Ampex is pretty great as you can get it down almost a pound lighter and is still quite a nice spacious tent.
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  678. I can always just blame Rainer. haha. I love my Canon camera but I either get complaints that the stabilization makes the footage look warpy or I turn it off and people think it's too shaky. Perhaps the upcoming R5 Mark II will improve the stabilization.
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  679. Well thank you! I used to host another channel on behalf of another company. So I have lots of YouTube experience but this channel is only about 6 months old.
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  680. Thank you!
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  681. thank you! It's the most beautiful place I've ever been.
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  682. Thank you! This is the same suspension system as the Coulee. I wish it had the Bridger style running vest!
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  683. Thank you! I generally am a fan of the Lifestraw but this time around I got frustrated with mine. More details coming.
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  684. I appreciate you noticing the work that goes into these videos. It is indeed a lot, especially when the garage filmed videos often perform even better. But I'm passionate about bringing these stories to life! So I'm truly glad that you and others are enjoying them. And yes! Kovu would have lost his dang doggie mind out there!
    2
  685. So much beauty out there!
    2
  686. Nice! Found a classic.
    2
  687. listed at 265 lbs for the chair zero. Chair zero L is 320 supposedly.
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  688. excellent! Thank you!
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  689. Yep! That was an early project.
    2
  690. I don't know it's price tag as it won't be released until next year some time. But I really liked it! It's not ultralight though. Still a great pack for a thru-hike or other backpacking trip.
    2
  691. I have started using that some, but I need to be more diligent.
    2
  692. adding a closed cell foam mattress IS a great way to add R value and protect your air mattress. This cheapo one from Walmart is more bulky than some other options but the price is right.
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  693. It's the name of a sleeping mattress from Nemo and it's a nice one!
    2
  694. That's interesting to hear. The way the Naturehike pack is padded I'm not surprised. Some people will definitely prefer the higher comfort focus of the Naturehike.
    2
  695. yes, they can be competitive to get too.
    2
  696. Thank you! I have always loved photography and it's what lured me into this work in the first place. I put a link to the company I used to work for but one day I'll share more about my experience as it was pretty wild in it's own right!
    2
  697. It's so that you can see how much dirt they've acquired :)
    2
  698. Those cliffs are no joke! It's actually quite a dangerous trail. But such a wonderful place.
    2
  699. Exactly. It can be so overwhelming and the money to get top end gear is pretty wild. Nice to have some great options out there for people still figuring out if this is their thing or not.
    2
  700. I still love me some Mystery Ranch. But after a few years of using them almost exclusively I'm enjoying trying other packs and styles.
    2
  701. The pack I'm most familiar with that fits that is the Mystery Ranch Radix 57 (or 47). Although I don't know that $300 is reasonably priced for you. The next one is probably the Osprey Exos.
    2
  702. hmmm. Deric Hanbecker has a ring to it. Or Eran Beckson?
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  703. Colorado Trail is stuuuuning!
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  704. Thank you!
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  705. haha quite the compliment! blushing
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  706. Ten percent off for the next ten minutes!
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  707. Thank you! While it's not my main thing I truly love making these kinds of ambient films about places.
    2
  708. If it's just for car camping I use a 1 gallon propane tank with the adapter hose to connect stoves and those tanks are easy to refill.
    2
  709. Only the brand new Miranda Goes Outside X Mazama water bottle! Miranda developed a better, smarter bottle to replace the disposable Smart water bottles hikers use. I've been using it and it's phenomenal! I put a link in the description for pre-orders.
    2
  710. I did! Outdoor Vitals supplied me with another identical sleeping bag because they are very generous.
    2
  711. Hey! The one I'm holding is a few years old and a few people have chimed in that the new ones have slimmed down and will be competitive with the Nemos. So probably just sit tight, but I haven't seen the updated ones yet. I hope it works out well though!
    2
  712. fair point! I went to El Chalten and Torres Del Paine. But yeah, Patagonia is massive!
    2
  713. he's a bad influence on me!
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  714. And it's unpredictable, sometimes you're just fine and other times you get clobbered. But you did the right thing, pretty much the only actual way to solve altitude sickness is to go lower.
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  715. wait, what?!
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  716. Well said! It was a bit scary during the decision-making process but it's been a very satisfying transition. This is a great season in life to grow!
    2
  717. haha yes! Glad you stuck around for that little treasure!
    2
  718. Thanks!
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  719. haha well said
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  720. That may be true, you can always partially inflate the air bladder so it doesn't lay so tall.
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  721. They are Outdoor Research Ferrosi pants, which are fantastic!
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  722. Do it! The little thing is super helpful.
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  723. Glad to hear it! I like hearing from people who've been using these and enjoying them.
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  724. It is! I live in the area and this is one of my favorite places.
    2
  725. yeah I blanked on some obvious ones! Parents and scouts and trip leaders, but most definitely parents!
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  726. It was a blast. Fun to grow through these experiences!
    2
  727. It’s a great tool!
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  728. Thanks! Its nice to just have a laid back conversation.
    2
  729. it's a wild place here!
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  730. hey now there's an idea! That would be quite fun!
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  731. I'm really happy to see the positive reaction to this video. Sometimes there's pressure to make crazy videos with explosions. And sometimes it's nice to just hear a fun conversation.
    2
  732. that's true! I've debated that. I'll probably dabble with videos on this channel and hope it doesn't blow things up (in a bad way)
    2
  733. Thank you Mike! Iceland is ridiculously beautiful. Such a fun place to explore (and to have our engagement there!)
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  734. Thank you! Yes, whenever the earth home project happens it will be pretty all encompassing and will have lots of woodworking and really interesting construction. I'm excited for it.
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  735. thank you so much!
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  736. Thank you so much! Yeah, I think it's healthy to have a little apprehension / anxiety around going out on your own to keep you grounded. Cheers to you and way to get after it!
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  737. well ok then! Seems to be hitting a nice vibe with people.
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  738. Niiiice!
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  739. The Grand Canyon is truly special. It felt great to be back and it inspired me to dive even deeper into the lesser used trails.
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  740. I love to hear this! Thank you. I love making these kinds of videos. I hope you get out there!
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  741. Right on! Welcome to comfort heaven!
    2
  742. The Vario is my favorite layer. The Tushar is good but I prefer the Black Diamond Stormline shell (I think the name changed?) for price and function. I wish the Tushar had hand pockets.
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  743. We got a lot of rain and then it was also humid and dewey. This was the first time I've seen it collect this much condensation. It was very wet overall conditions out there!
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  744. haha yeah! Just make sure you have a dry bag or trash bag inside to protect your stuff and give it some better buoyancy.
    2
  745. I mostly like my positive disposition and I think I've benefited from it in the long run. But it has definitely come back to bite me! Learning to balance this is pretty important.
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  746. Can you tell that we had some fun out there?
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  747. Color me intrigued! I just saw that but I didn’t know if it was their product or they were just pairing a third party stove with their pot.
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  748. Thanks! This felt great to be out there and inspired me for more! And I've got Norwegian roots and I love that Norrona jacket!
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  749. I'm so glad to hear that! Thank you.
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  750. Your rule of thumb for backpacking meals is solid, pretty much what I do to! Interesting to hear Ampex was in Costco, cool!
    2
  751. I'm glad to hear this is providing some inspiration! And also, hiking six miles is awesome and you can see a lot of places if you can hike like that.
    2
  752. Rainbow waves! And more rainbows! Kauai is the land of endless rainbows. And thanks for appreciating Kristi and her hat.
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  753. It's hard to convey in video just how daunting some parts of this trail are. But if you got vertigo watching it, you get it!
    2
  754. I think ditching the lid for a roll top would be interesting. But I do actually like the lid organization and I miss that when I use ultralight packs. But if they truly want to compete with UL packs they probably need to try that out!
    2
  755. Yeah the Klymit Static V has been panned for it's actual insulation value, but I did notice the insulated version to feel warmer. That's anecdotal of course. It's still better than just going with a closed cell foam pad in my opinion.
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  756. So far it has not impacted me in that way. I do wonder if it will if I ever apply for a work visa in another country. That's where I could really see it coming in to play.
    2
  757. About a mile. Just tried to be far enough away for solitude.
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  758. haha, glad I had an accurate assumption about tuna tar tar!
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  759. it was definitely fun! Thank you!
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  760. I used the Big Agnes Ranger 3N1 for about a year and thought it was a really cool sleeping bag / bed. But because it had a small mummy bag inner it pretty much took away all the advantages of the more bed-like outer. The Zenbivy is much better at feeling like a bed than a mummy sleeping bag and that's why I give it so much attention.
    2
  761. thank you! I love creating an atmosphere through music and ambient sound. Glad you enjoyed it!
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  762. Yeah I think you might be on to something. I always appreciate a good recommendation!
    2
  763. Thank you! I wish Tucker could've joined us!
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  764. the Southwest is full of so many magical little places. I love it so much here! You should definitely try a backpacking trip some time!
    2
  765. Thanks Bill! I appreciate that! Merry Christmas!
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  766. Oooo sounds amazing! So much great hiking in Oregon I want to check out.
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  767. Mystery Ranch measures their volume by what's "enclosed", so yeah it's internal volume. That means the Radix 57 and the Zpacks Archaul 70 have identical interior volume.
    2
  768. I'm glad it didn't go the other way! haha
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  769. And you've stuck around?!
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  770. I think this was the most I've laughed filming a video ever. So glad you enjoyed it! Wide brimmed hats for the win!
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  771. I did! Wild news. It's too early to tell. I at least don't think it will be bad for the brand. I think if anything it will help Mystery Ranch have more powerful marketing. I don't think the packs or the prices will change for the next year or two, but after that, who knows.
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  772. ha! Well, I guess you'll have to watch her video too and see if she made it.
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  773. It also just sold out on Amazon so not sure if that's related.
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  774. I love me some Colorado. I'm glad you enjoyed this!
    2
  775. gotta adjust for altitude!
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  776. The vivid colors of the rock and the light really surprised me.
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  777. I hope you enjoy!
    2
  778. That's exciting! I understand the longing of wanting to live somewhere that speaks to the heart. I hope you and Katie enjoy your journey ahead!
    2
  779. I brought the Hyperlite Umbrella and it came in handy! Especially to film while it was raining.
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  780. haha wow! Well that's quite the testimonial!
    2
  781. In my opinion that's easy I'd go Radix.
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  782. Thank you so much! (And hello from Argentina!)
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  783. Haha absolutely! I took his epoxy table workshop and I’m hooked!
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  784. A quilt is more like a blanket, so there's nothing underneath you and it relies upon the insulation of the mattress. A sleeping bag you can fully cocoon into. The quilt is basically a lighter, less bulky version of a sleeping bag.
    2
  785. haha, it's true my wife was NOT happy! She might not let me go on these adventures again.
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  786. Love my gear setup! And yeah. I'm feeling preeeetty sore today.
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  787. She's quite the unique individual! In the best way.
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  788. haha thank you father.
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  789. I totally get this! I used the X-mid (non-pro) on one trip and I really liked it. This tent is both occasionally frustrating and rock solid? haha, conundrum.
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  790. Whoa that's so cool! I remember running that rapids on a river trip long ago, it's deeply ingrained in my memory! The flow while we were camped there was pretty low I think.
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  791. haha Miranda doesn't shy away from a little poop talk!
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  792. haha it pretty much always comes back to listen to your mother
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  793. That's the only thing that holds the Radix back from being a truly great pack.
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  794. In hindsight I should’ve put everything into the ursack since it didn’t all fit in my bear can. I preferred the bear camp in the first place but it wasn’t the best move having both.
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  795. I am considering doing some bushcraft type videos this winter but I'm not sure about hot tenting. Yeah I'll plan my trip around weather. Hoping some more storms move through in the next couple weeks!
    2
  796. It's still a super interesting pack! And while I still like it, I did notice that since I have trended towards the UL side of things, the Bridger now feels a little more like overkill. But it did handle 50 lbs reeaally well!
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  797. indeed! thanks!
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  798. Yup! I'm trying to expand my knowledge of packs so I use a lot. But the Bridger is still an absolute go-to for me.
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  799. I was sitting in my backyard the other day thinking back to a year ago and they wild place I was in leaving a good job to go on my own. Everything feels so normal now. Hard to believe it's been a year!
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  800. thank you!
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  801. If it had a fancy brand name on it I think it would be a $400 sleeping bag.
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  802. It's a great little gift!
    2
  803. Thanks! Honestly its been a fun "challenge" to find good gear at low prices. I want to keep going!
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  804. haha yeah, I think they sold a lot after that video. Looks like the tent is coming back in stock shortly.
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  805.  @rockmusicrules97  cool! I hope you enjoy it!
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  806. Amazing! I was just having coffee with Darwin and we were chatting about the TMB.
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  807. So glad to hear it! Get out there and enjoy!
    2
  808. It's true! It's an easy friendship!
    2
  809. Good call! I hope to go there soon.
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  810. A freestanding tent is helpful to have in a lot of scenarios for sure. And thanks! It's coming!
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  811. thank you! I wanted to separate the adventures and give just the climb it's own time and space. Glad you enjoyed it! It was a fun one for me.
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  812. It's one of the best!
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  813. Miranda is one of the best!
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  814. Convert to metric? I understand most everyone else uses metric but I speak Merican.
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  815. I have tried it! Hiked a lot of miles in it actually. I'll have a review out in the next few weeks. But it's a solid pack!
    2
  816. Biscuit on a stick! It's a fun method! And thank you so much!
    2
  817. it was a bummer, mostly because I ended up spending 4 hours searching for my phone when I could've been hiking and exploring Ophir.
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  818. I appreciate this! I truly enjoyed making this one.
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  819. aww thank you!
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  820. Thank you so much! It's very tricky keeping everything running in the cold. But I love the look and feel of a cold landscape!
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  821. thanks! I'm a fan of this one.
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  822. thank you so much! That's truly a great compliment.
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  823. Most definitely! Our public lands deserve love and protection.
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  824. well shoot, thank you!
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  825. I really do enjoy the Naturehike 60, I think it's a great UL style pack at a good price. I think if it will do especially well for men who are taller than 5'9" or so. It's really great for me and my body type. But it was pretty eye opening to see how poorly it fit Miranda though.
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  826. I did actually enjoy the saw I had as it had good ergonomics. But I'm of course open to other gear that might work better!
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  827. You know it!
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  828. well, I've been corrected that I don't have a mummy bag but the spoon shape bag you have. In my mind though a fully enclosing bag is a mummy, but yeah most mummy bags are quite a bit more narrow than this one!
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  829. Well thank you! Good music and beautiful visuals are what I'm going for.
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  830. The Canyon is such a wonderful place, easy to fall in love with! Tanner / Beamer is really cool. Sounds like the canyon is calling!
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  831. It's good to have a healthy respect for places like the Grand Canyon. But I bet if you are a somewhat seasoned hiker you'd do just fine.
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  832. It's surprisingly great!
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  833. just letting you know!
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  834. haha I wish! These sweaters are one of those things you just gotta go find a cool one at a local market in Peru.
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  835. Thank you so much! I'm really excited for this
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  836. It's a beautiful time in life!
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  837. It's not ugly out there!
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  838. Yes! That pretty much sums up this experience!
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  839. I like the breakdown. Makes sense to me! And yeah the removal of chemicals, metals, etc is a big benefit. Can't beat a Sawyer that's well cared for, those puppies can last!
    2
  840. That math holds up! I'm now 6' 182cm tall!
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  841. Good luck to you!
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  842. humility is a good trait for backcountry adventurers. As for water, it's much more helpful in the body than in your pack!
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  843. It's a great pack. Been using the 57 and 47 pretty significantly. Review should be dropping in the next week or two.
    2
  844. I normally carry a proper patch kit like Gear Aid, I couldn't believe I had forgotten to pack it the time I actually needed it!
    2
  845. Thanks! I'm working on more!
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  846. this is a very touching tribute, I really appreciate it.
    2
  847. the delirium puts you in the holiday spirit!
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  848. Don't apologize! I'll probably do a gear round up video after this one settles a little.
    2
  849. now that's a throwback reference!
    2
  850. I do. I was very careful with where I went as avalanche danger was particularly high while I was there.
    2
  851. I don't know, seemed to me that everyone had a pretty great time together. Felt easy and full of camaraderie. At least I felt that way. But yes, the three of us had so much fun here!
    2
  852. The good news is that both packs are great. Still love me the Bridger and that running vest!
    2
  853. We make a lot of bad jokes!
    2
  854. It's a good place to browse if you need to buy something really pricey. I bought a -20F winter sleeping bag for $250, normally $900 and it had been used only once and was in perfect condition!
    2
  855. Yes! Keep going!
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  856. This is smart! Thanks!
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  857. thank you! I have dabbled in film fests in the past. Maybe I should look into it again!
    2
  858. It was such a crazy thing to happen! Kind of sad, but the experience was just so strange and funny!
    2
  859. Thank you! Yeah the weather and the daily monsoons were such a big, memorable part of the experience! Nice work on hiking the CT!
    2
  860. Pete you would've lost your mind out there with the weather he had! Guess you'll just have to go back!
    2
  861. it was pretty special up there!
    2
  862. I'm going to dig into more of what they make for sure.
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  863. That was a crazy trip and yup, having LMNT made a huuuge difference!
    2
  864. I noticed the plastic liner start to come off the tin can so I actually just put the can into the fire without water to burn it off, which worked! Hopefully I didn't ingest anything harmful.
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  865. aww shoot, thank you!
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  866. Glad to hear it! I enjoy making videos like this, even sometimes yes, it's tempting to just hike and forget the camera for a while.
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  867. Glad to hear that!
    2
  868. Ha! Full BBC Earf documentary?! I like it.
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  869. Great to hear! I love that people seem to be interested in this style.
    2
  870. haha, pestering Miranda was maybe my favorite part
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  871. Thank you! Yeah I will keep rolling out more of myself through the channel, I appreciate it.
    2
  872. Both a great. I think the Zenbivy is a little more luxury and it's my preference for comfort but the Aeros is excellent especially at its packed up size.
    2
  873. It's the Hyperlite Camera Pod for carrying my camera.
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  874. I still managed to find one, or have one find me! But usually it's mighty quiet!
    2
  875. Really? We followed in your footsteps? Thanks Jerry!
    2
  876. As long as you boil the water, no problem!
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  877. Thank you! She was a beaut! More coming soon.
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  878. so glad it's helpful!
    2
  879. This was in December and oh boy we loved it!
    2
  880. I didn't bring my drone there as it's fairly regulated. I think there are a few places where it's legal along the way but it's mostly prohibited so I just left it off the trail.
    2
  881. If I go back I would probably do the full O instead of the W. So maybe! I don't know what kinds of outfitters do the O, which if I host a trip I would need. Sounds like you've been hooked by the place, just like me!
    2
  882. Rainer the Wrangler has a nice ring to it doesn't it!
    2
  883. Thank you!
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  884. You can't do this trip without getting rather wet!
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  885. I hope people stick around or watch the very end of the video as there's some good silly jokes!
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  886. I'm using the new Zenbivy UL mattress. I really like it!
    2
  887. say it louder for those in the back!
    2
  888. Argentina is wonderful! I loved my time there.
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  889. well hot dang, thank you!
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  890. this is one of the best routes in the world (and especially Europe!) so I'd definitely say go for it!
    2
  891. backwards CT hike?! haha, yep, NoBo is definitely against the grain. Enjoy it!
    2
  892. I'm not familiar with that brand, thanks for the rec! And yes, I was getting in my first testing on that fancy BD jacket that cost almost as much as my whole gear load!
    2
  893. haha okay! You can come to Peru with me if you want! I'm hosting a trip in April to trek the Salkantay.
    2
  894. haha he is hilarious! Rest assured there were many dad jokes throughout the trip.
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  895. What?! 20 lbs? Yeah this one would be a breeze compared to that.
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  896. thank you!
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  897. Thank you so much. I appreciate your thoughts.
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  898. I suppose that makes sense!
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  899. There's a link in the description, but at the moment the first pre-order launch was so successful it sold out! There is another round coming, so stay tuned!
    2
  900. I had a blast with it!
    2
  901. I agree! We work pretty well together! Kristi was in charge of the Canon 5D and 100-500 mm RF lens. I mostly used the 5D Mark II and the 15-35 RF lens.
    2
  902. Glad you survived that windy adventure! And thanks, more Attenbro coming!
    2
  903. Hey! Lots of people have pointed out that it would have been much more protected to use the trees, which is true! But 1.) I wanted the more open views. 2.) I wanted the exposure and colder temperatures to better test the gear and understand its limits.
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  904. amazing. Enjoy the TMB!
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  905. It's the Outdoor Vitals Altitude sun hoody and it's my favorite! https://alnk.to/cHNb77o
    2
  906. thanks Jerry! Of all the places you've been I thought for sure you'd have been here before. And yeah that cello music is gorgeous. I think it's called Butterflies from Tony Anderson.
    2
  907. I spend a lot of time in the desert and I've come across probably 4 rattlesnakes in the wild. I've never been particularly concerned with them. But my dog sat down right next to one once and that scared me pretty good! But all was well and I think in general the fear of snakes is disproportionately high.
    2
  908. So glad you came over here! Miranda, Rainer, and I are already planning our next adventure! We'll definitely do some more!
    2
  909. Hey! I pretty sure you can have your own tent if you don't want share. I'll look into it.
    2
  910. Thank you so much! If you can't tell, I'm having fun!
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  911. glad it could an alternative, but nothing beats the real thing!
    2
  912. Thank you so much!
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  913. foam pads are great for general utility I agree!
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  914. I'd much rather have packed the pad on the bottom but the OV Shadowlight doesn't have straps on the bottom. But yeah, it's a good seat too!
    2
  915. The updated Nemo Tensor is nice but the Extreme is sooo good for winter camping. Thanks!
    2
  916. Yeah liquid fuel is more efficient for sure. I used my body heat to warm up the canisters. And I was also pleased with how efficient the Reactor stove is, handled the temps and all the snow melting like a champ.
    2
  917. I definitely recommend the FarOut app with the Colorado Trail guide for this one. I also did it northbound, which is rare. Even for this leg southbound would have been easier but I wanted to end at Molas Pass instead of the non-impressive trailhead in Durango.
    2
  918. haha right on Eric!
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  919. Yes I plan on putting one together later this summer.
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  920. Well thank you!
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  921. Haha you sir are a keen observer! Yes she realized that she was backflushing the filter that whole time! 😂
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  922. Ooooh that's cool. Might need to snag one of those!
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  923. Thanks Dan! I appreciate that. You know if you keep going yourself, you're thing might just catch on too ;)
    2
  924. HA! You found me out!
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  925. thank you!
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  926. Oooh nice! You sure you're familiar with REI stuff though??
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  927. Nice! I've done a short stretch of the Huayhuash but I really want to go do the full circuit. That's legit!
    2
  928. Thank you! I dig your zia symbol.
    2
  929. Thank you very much! I'm definitely trying to elevate the cinematography on my hiking videos.
    2
  930. That was definitely a mistake! haha
    2
  931. The desert was gorgeous but colder than expected!
    2
  932. thanks! Miranda telling her story is powerful for many people to hear!
    2
  933. I have heard many a tail of snakes finding their way into unattended sleeping bags. So yeah, that doesn't sound fun.
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  934. Maybe my truest line I ever wrote.
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  935. Pictured Rocks is so cool! And it's definitely 4 points when you make eye contact with wildlife :)
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  936. haha gotta keep the UL crowd on their toes!
    2
  937. I have a sticky note taped to my computer to remind me to convert units for people. Thought I got em in the pop ups but sorry if I missed some!
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  938. I'm showing you what I'm about to use. This isn't a review.
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  939. You can tell it's an aspen because of the way it is.
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  940. We did this trip in between Thanksgiving and Christmas, low season. So there were lots of permits available. These are frequently very difficult to secure though. So, try fall or winter!
    2
  941. I haven't but I've been eyeing that one up. Certainly looks nice and I hear good things.
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  942. 7, 13, 10, and 10. 40 Miles overall.
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  943. I'd say spring or fall. Summer would be very hot and dangerous with monsoons.
    2
  944. That's interesting. Having the ability to choose which yoke system on which pack is an intriguing idea. If they'd made the Radix with the Bridger running vest I'd be over the moon with this pack.
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  945. it depends on if you are booking refugios or hotels along the way or are going on the cheap. I did it for about $400 (not including airfare and train travel). That was mostly the cost of food and camping.
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  946. Thank you! I hope you get to make it down there, it's incredible!
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  947. Had to hustle to get that shadow shot. It puts into perspective just how big the mountain is as it pops up out of the surrounding landscape.
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  948. Hi! Honestly they are both great packs. I love the CS40 but it is also too small for me. The ArcHaul has a pretty unique back panel and I've had it as heavy as 45 lbs and it carried really well. For those who can afford its lofty price it's a fantastic pack.
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  949. For this trip I was at 33 lbs with food, water, and camera gear. I've carried as heavy as 45 in the ArcHaul and it did really well.
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  950. It's a little experimental for me. But thank you! I'm definitely drawn to videos like this.
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  951. Thanks so much Mike, come on out! AZ is the best!
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  952. aww shoot, thank you very much!
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  953. Thank you so much! I truly love trying to make my videos cinematic. And thanks for the ramen suggestion! Where can I get those?
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  954. haha thanks Mike! I enjoy a good pun of course! Gotta keep people on their toes!
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  955. Thank you!
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  956. Gosh Gordon, I appreciate that! I love your style and how you approach this space. When are we kidnapping Dan?!
    2
  957. I feel blessed!
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  958. He is super responsive to feedback and he's making great things to solve problems!
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  959. Yeah I didn't get into specifics but having a temperature differential between canisters is key!
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  960. AZ for the win!
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  961. It's the Hyperlite Camera Pod. It's great for backpacking photographers.
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  962. Thank you so much! I hiked either in wool socks or neoprene socks. Days 2 and 3 we were in cold water the whole day so the neoprene 2 mm socks were really helpful!
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  963. For a trip like this I actually wanted more exposure. One, to enjoy the magnificent views. But also to get a better test on gear. I wanted the harsher conditions.
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  964. Walking the same hike twice is a labor of love! I definitely add a few bonus miles when doing this.
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  965. Thank you! My wife and dog make the videos so much better! FYI my wife will be in the upcoming Patagonia videos too. I still have loads of passion and enthusiasm!
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  966. Thank you so much! I hope my videos are relatable and appealing even if you aren't a super dedicated backpacker.
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  967. Well said! and yeah, legal shots!
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  968. It's certainly not easy to film these types of adventures but it's something I love doing!
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  969. Glad to hear it!
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  970. Thank you!
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  971. the jokes practically wrote themselves!
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  972. yes it was!
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  973. I'm so glad you've somehow learned something from me!
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  974. Thank you! Yeah this is a bit different style for me but I definitely enjoy it a lot and want to sprinkle it in here on the channel and I want to grow my bushcrafting skills. How you like doing the hot tent?
    2
  975. True! If I were carrying 48 lbs in a UL pack I would have been way more miserable! But the squeaking of the pack and overall weight made me feel like I don't want to do that again. It's still a great pack if you need to carry more than 40 lbs.
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  976. haha probably?! I'm not really sure what they did there, but I do like it!
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  977. I actually only put the reflectix under my pad from the knees down and created a little spillover space for stuff around my feet. I didn't want it to alter my test too much. But I think the reflectix adds about 1R under a sleeping pad. It's much more effective when it has an air gap, such as in a wall. But for backpacking purposes 1 R aint bad.
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  978. Even though I didn't sleep much, this still goes down as my favorite backpacking trip ever!
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  979. Is it a pain? Not to me. But it does take an additional step over a sleeping bag. Most quilts have some type of comparable straps that need to be configured.
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  980. I believe it will be released in the spring, around April.
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  981. Oh nice! The weather is currently very suitable, hope you get out before winter sets in!
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  982. I typically carry about 12 lbs of camera gear. So yeah, my 50 lb pack would be 38 lbs for non camera hikers (and an extra 1 lb of wine for the first night)
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  983. I think I'm gonna start making cozy pouches for everything I own!
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  984. Fair enough! Although my preference is to make long videos so people can really drop in and immerse themselves in these experiences. But I know they are time commitments!
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  985. Thanks Pete! The Smoky Mountain indeed!
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  986. Thank you so much! Yeah I don't think there's much demand for people watching me retch. But ya never know I guess! TMB is incredible and I hope you can get there!
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  987. haha it's so easy to do!
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  988. Thank you! Battling with altitude is no fun but what you recommend was definitely helpful!
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  989. Well thank you! And these transitions take time.
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  990. That's possible. I was more worried about the down feathers suspended in air that we breathed in!
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  991. haha Yeah I guess I won't be a Coors Light ambassador any time soon.
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  992. fair assessment but you forgot to say that I won
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  993. Glad to hear it. Happy Thanksgiving to you!
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  994. haha well said Kirsten!
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  995. thank you! I enjoy the slow and thoughtful video style and will occasionally make more of these!
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  996. You're welcome!
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  997. I set my camera down on a tripod and climbed away! Then I had to come back to retrieve the camera of course. All in a days work.
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  998. Thank you very much!
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  999. I wore the Astral TR1 Mesh shoes, which are my favorite hiking shoe for submerged water hiking because they drain water so well. I also wore 2mm neoprene socks to keep my feet warm in the cold water. If the water was a little warmer I would have hiked in wool socks instead and been fine (which is what I did a month prior in Escalante). If you want to just hike through water without taking boots off, it's all about how well the shoes drain.
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  1000. Welcome! I hope it's helpful.
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  1001. I learned to build drawers from Bourbon Moth!
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  1002. Yeah I know the lake itself is pretty famous. But there aren't any indicators that you can camp there and without the locals, I'd never have known!
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  1003. The umbrella has become quite popular especially for thru hikers in exposed, desert terrain. So it's more for sun protection than rain really. But of course it works for rain too! The Hyperlite is very light and I like it other than since I do so much camera stuff it gets in the way. But if I wasn't handling cameras all the time I think it would be very ideal. As for the Durston I think it could withstand Scottish weather but it might not be as robust for heavy wind and rain as something like a Hilleberg or a Scandinavian design.
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  1004. Funny you should ask. I plan on it very soon.
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  1005. Haha yes! "creatively unique in all aspects" perfectly sums up Miranda. I definitely intend to do this with Kyle some time. We haven't been able to meet up yet, but it'll happen!
    2
  1006. For refugios and places up in the mountains, cash only. I always had some coins in my pocket. But when you pass through towns and even some small villages you can definitely use credit cards ( I don't use Apple pay so I'm not sure about that one)
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  1007. I haven't done anything up there. I'm always interested in exploring new places!
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  1008. Oh nice! Yeah it's a gorgeous mountain.
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  1009. I'm so glad to hear that, soul stirring stuff out there!
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  1010. Beautiful place!
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  1011. Why sleep when you can watch (hopefully) great videos! And thanks, I do enjoy Vancouver, I have to get back that way!
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  1012.  @patrickbedruz6475  I'll take that! Great compliment!
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  1013. I haven't hiked in from White House yet, although I'm sure I will at some point! And yeah, no arch. Sadly. Next time though!
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  1014. Turns out I only needed to start talking about volcanoes to get extra passionate!
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  1015. Mine on the scale weighed 3lbs 2 ounces but it may not be totally accurate. Also it's pre-production sample so I'm not sure if there will be any changes.
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  1016. I understand the sentiment. But I find this to be a newsworthy piece of gear that a lot of people are interested in. I hope to provide a valuable review before people drop $1K on something like this. If it's not for you, that's okay.
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  1017. The Canon R5 performed really well even in the cold. Nothing special other than keeping batteries in my jacket and/or sleeping bag.
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  1018. thank you friend!
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  1019. I really like the double chest strap and I've started to see other companies incorporate it into UL packs, such as Zpacks. Curious to see if more companies adopt it as I think it really improves the way a pack carries.
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  1020. Been getting asked this a lot. It's too early to tell what direction Yeti takes MR. I think it could be really good, infuse the company with more marketing power and resources to develop even more into the backpacking world (since their bread and butter is military and fire). But it could go sideways if Yeti decides to make a cheaper product and sell it for higher prices. I don't think there will be any real changes for a year or two.
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  1021. Thanks so much!
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  1022. 10F Quilt + insulated sheet + 25" mattress = 3.8 lbs or 1530 grams. Quilt + sheet + pillow tends to take up about as much space, or a little less, than my Nemo 15 Riff. The size of the UL mattress is equal to the new Nemo Tensors. Packs up great into my Durston Kakwa 55. Sorry I didn't show it all packed up!
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  1023. I love my Komperdell Explorer Contour, but they're twice the price.
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  1024. Thank you so much! I had a lot of fun filming this one for sure.
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  1025. Thanks Mike! Those biscuits were killer.
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  1026. Eric is a great guy! Enjoy the unit!
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  1027. Thank you! They were honestly so good!
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  1028. Well thank you so much! I appreciate that. My style will certainly keep growing and changing but glad to hear you think it's getting better!
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  1029. she is the smart one in our relationship!
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  1030. I love to hear that! I hope you are able to get out there!
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  1031. Nice! That looks like a cool pack for minimalist adventures.
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  1032. That's a good way to put it! Cheers!
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  1033. It's interesting to see other company's iterations of similar styles. And yeah, in my opinion Zenbivy is leading the charge with this design.
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  1034. nothin wrong with that!
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  1035. ha! amazing. I hope you enjoyed it!
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  1036. We absolutely need to do some sort of a pack swap
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  1037. Thank you so much for this. I'm honored to be able to share these stories and these places with people and I love getting to work with my wife to bring these places to life! And yeah, I shed many a tear for App Gear Co and their demise. I still wear their stuff all the time!
    2
  1038. definitely a few bushcrafting experts have popped up to make sure we know we aren't experts. Soooo helpful ;)
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  1039. Winter camping is awesome but major downside is how expensive good kit is.
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  1040. Thank you so much! I appreciate the note. I'll probably host another trip next year some time but no plans at the moment.
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  1041. ooooh I also just got the triflex stand and the Fire Maple pot. I'm trying it out on my next trip. We're on the same wavelength!
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  1042. In hindsight, this is what we should've done. It would've been much easier to move camps in the morning after the rescue. But this is where the emotionally draining experience of the rescue showed up and altered our judgement. That morning it seemed like just going to the rim and decompressing was the best thing to do. But it all added so much time and extra walking that it was not easier at all.
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  1043. Bacon is always the answer! haha. I didn't know the booties would even fit inside my boots but I'm glad they did! Much more pleasant way to start the morning.
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  1044. thank you! I'm honored.
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  1045. haha Harbor Freight miiiight be my favorite store but I'm guessing it's a front for some sort of smuggling operation.
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  1046. Yes I was actually quite impressed with how the pack handled the load. Very comfortable, it handled it like a champ.
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  1047. I love that! Wow I bet you’ve seen a lot!
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  1048. I love the atmospheric sounds of this area. And especially the stars.
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  1049. Haha, yeah not as thrilling.
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  1050. Being vegan on this trail would definitely be a challenge! I basically survived on cured meat and cheeses. I don't think I can offer much help, but good luck!
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  1051. I think that's wise. I'm not currently tempted to make multiple channels. But I think having a different publishing schedule makes sense!
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  1052. I will be shortly! Thanks!
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  1053. haha it's true! Where are you Dan!
    2
  1054. I do still use and enjoy Mystery Ranch. Definitely considered putting the Radix pack on this list as it's a solid pack. But I want to see a few improvements to that new line before I give it an award. Bridger pack is still one of my all-time favorites and my certain go-to for heavy load carries.
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  1055. I've been trying to reach him about his car's extended warranty.
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  1056. It's a balance of being prepared, especially if something goes sideways, and not just overpacking. I definitely did the latter. FarOut for the win!
    2
  1057. Yeah, just because something is class III, doesn't mean it's safe! I was interested in climbing Mt Wilson and El Diente (which are right next to Wilson Peak) but they are way sketchier. Sometimes it's just not worth the risk.
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  1058. thank you! This round of gear was really good. We've found some winners!
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  1059. Welcome! Hope it was helpful.
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  1060. ha! my how the times have changed. I think that's called turning 40.
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  1061. That's exactly right! Thank you!
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  1062. I've heard! I think nothing changes for about a year. Then after that, I have no idea what shifts will happen.
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  1063. I scoured their website and couldn't find a better match. But yeah mine is huge and soooo warm.
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  1064. I think you're spot on here. Ultimately it's important for creators to just make the work they're passionate about and eventually it should find an audience. I appreciate your thoughts!
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  1065. We picked up some Peruvian style for sure. Thank you!
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  1066. I keep hearing how this tent actually holds up! That's great to hear.
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  1067. San Juans are some of my all-time favorite mountains!
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  1068. haha thanks Mike! I gotta get your comment boosted since you say I won. You're a true friend.
    2
  1069. The invite went out to more people. Some just couldn't make it.
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  1070. For occasional winter camping I'd be happy going with the All Season and just adding in a close cell foam pad for extra warmth. The Extreme is overkill for year round use and yeah I think it would be too warm in the summer. Although it is light and small enough that it wouldn't be crazy to use as your core mattress!
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  1071. I keep hearing how great that one is but I have yet to try it out.
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  1072. Thank you! I'm definitely inspired by this kind of content and love making it.
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  1073. Thank you!
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  1074. So far I love the hat! I've been wearing it since about last September/ October so it hasn't seen it's first summer. I did hike with it in Hawaii though and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it despite the humid / muggy weather. It's not technically breathable but it hasn't been too hot to wear. For wide brim hats, especially for backpacking, I love it.
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  1075. It's great to get the gang back together! Glad you enjoyed it!
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  1076. You waited patiently, thank you!
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  1077. They are comparable mattresses but the Tensor is lighter, warmer, and quieter! Both are great but this one is really slick. I originally heard it would be available in October but I think it's not early 2024.
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  1078. When I know I'm gonna be in and out of the water like this I take shoes that won't hold water for long. Really enjoyed the Merrell MTL MQM here. But I do take Glacier Gels which are blister care products and they are magic. Highly recommend them.
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  1079. CGI is amazing these days :)
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  1080. It might be hard to tell but my tent was actually pretty close to level. Slight downward slope but minimal. Nobody wants to be sliding off all night!
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  1081. haha sorry! They're the Maven B7 and they are reeeally nice. I was really enjoying them even though there wasn't much bird activity in this area. I really liked how they fit into my hip belt pocket.
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  1082. well shoot, thank you!
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  1083. Yeah I really have enjoyed the Shadowlight. More comfortable than I expected it to be and nice functionality, love the center zip access point.
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  1084. I blame the postman. Sorry about that!
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  1085. oh no. I have ashamed myself. haha thanks!
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  1086. Ooh nice use! I love that.
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  1087. Ran this? wow. That's impressive! Running at this altitude is no joke!
    2
  1088. I think it's white only right now for the ultralight version. But they have other varieties of quilts, fill-types, temp ratings, etc that are other colors.
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  1089. Thank you very much!
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  1090. It depends on what trip we're taking. We were able to keep her pack weight down for this trip but if we need needed to up the weight we'd go back to the Bridger. She still loves that pack!
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  1091. it's theoretically possible! haha
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  1092. Boo Hiss!
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  1093. Well said!
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  1094. Thanks! And that's a great idea to make an insulator for the fuel canister as well.
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  1095. haha, no. This had nothing to do with it.
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  1096. ha, thank you!
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  1097. It would be kind of cool if this trip inspires other to get out there and help revive the trail. It would be nice to spread out the hikers who want the Enchantments to go here. And I bathed on the second night but mostly we didn't have time to swim since we spent the days hiking into the evenings!
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  1098. For that weight I'd say definitely the Radix 47!
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  1099. If you regularly extend past the 183 mark then yes I’d recommend the long UL mattress. It’s reeeaaally nice to have that extra space.
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  1100. You're welcome, it's really an incredible place. Hope you get to visit!
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  1101. ha! yeah that wasn't really promising was it? But yes, the animals have developed the best ways to move through the canyons, there are very limited places to be able to ascend or descend some of these shelves (without hundreds of feet of rope). Then the humans followed, as there have been humans in the canyon for hundreds if not thousands of years. And now modern trails following just a few of those routes!
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  1102. I only used the x-mid once but I definitely liked it a lot! I understand what you're saying.
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  1103. Maybe?
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  1104. Fair enough, but Kristi had the floor to express whatever she wanted and I definitely didn't try to quiet her opinion. Sorry it came off that way to you.
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  1105. 20" mattress = 17 oz (482g), 25" wide mattress = 21 oz (595g), 25F quilt 17 oz (482g), 10F quilt = 26 oz (737g), uninsulated sheet 2.9 oz (82g), insulated sheet 7 oz (196g)
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  1106. Thank you! Yeah it's sketchy for sure. Kristi did amazing!
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  1107. The three of us were instant friends. More to come!
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  1108. Best food bag I've ever owned! Thanks buddy!
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  1109. nice n chill. Glad you like it!
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  1110. It's an amazing trek and well worth it, thanks!
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  1111. I will do a review video on the UL and Lightweight packs I've been using in the near future! And it's the UCO collapsible mug: https://bit.ly/459e27G it's my favorite backpacking mug!
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  1112. Thank you so much! I'm really enjoying the creative freedom to make what I'm interested in. It won't always be the same thing though!
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  1113. This is helpful! Yeah I've got a winter trip coming up and I'm curious about fishnets. This is a good way to think about it.
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  1114. Japan is definitely on my bucket list!
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  1115. nice! I think you'll like em!
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  1116. That's a great name and of course it's something badass like the Bulls Tooth! Thanks!
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  1117. It's an amazing place!
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  1118. That's an interesting idea! I could see the insulated hood being real nice to add in. However I'm not sure how much the "wings" would keep out drafts if you had no way to hook them to the quilt. So I think it would be an upgrade, I'm not just sure if you'd get full value out of the sheet/hood. The pillow by itself sure is nice and could be mixed in to any setup you already have.
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  1119. Nice! This was a primer trip for me. I'm definitely considering doing the whole thing. I hear Collegiate Peaks are stellar!
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  1120. Everybody gets to pick what they like! Sounds like you've found some winners!.
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  1121. This a pre-production pack so I'm not sure if there will be revisions but it's just a hair over 3 lbs. Lightweight and a big improvement but still not ultralight.
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  1122. Well thank you! I really appreciate that.
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  1123. The Durston makes an appearance in some b roll clips here but the main tent I'm filming with is the Nemo Hornet Elite Osmo.
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  1124. I still learn stuff every trip!
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  1125. Haha well thanks for binging Miranda's and my channel! I did rather enjoy the Penine Way, Cape Wrath sounds quite intense!
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  1126. Nice! I think you'll enjoy it!
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  1127. I think I'm bad at planning because I have done it so much. So I feel like I can just wing it and everything will be fine.
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  1128. using it as a quick seat like this is a great selling point!
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  1129. Never too much cheese!
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  1130. nice! that's such a gorgeous area! I loved it there.
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  1131. The Iceline trekking poles are craaazy light! So yeah if you have those you can still be lighter than the Nemo, which can be a bit of a sail in windy weather. But it's still a great tent.
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  1132. haha nice one! Yeah they read me my rights.
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  1133. ugh that's rough! Sorry to hear that. Get well and get back out there when you can!
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  1134. That's the rundown in a nutshell, thanks!
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  1135. Thank you so much! I definitely try to really get out there!
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  1136. haha well excellent! That's a lot of crossover!
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  1137. Yeah all the freeze dried stuff adds up especially if you're purchasing them. I'm lucky enough to have accumulated enough freeze dried food to last a zombie apocalypse!
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  1138. well that is high praise! I am certainly inspired by Nat Geo and would love to be considered even in their ball park. I try to get better all the time!
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  1139. you speak no lies!
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  1140. I hiked in Astral TR1 Mesh hiking shoes. They're the best I've used for water hiking as they are so light and drain really well while still having excellent grip. I also used 2mm neoprene socks as the water was so cold and that definitely helped a lot! I was happy to hike in those over wool socks for the full submersion days.
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  1141. yeah for the price the X-mid regular is great! Love the double wall version. I haven't tried the Durston flick poles but I'm curious about that for non-trekking pole trips.
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  1142. I have used the Zenbivy UL mattress down to 19F paired with the 10F UL quilt. That was about as cold as I'd take the combo. But I think if you had a sleeping bag the mattress could go down a little colder. You do need to inflate it AAAALLLL the way to get it to it's full R value I think. For really cold trips I'm definitely taking the Nemo Tensor Extreme.
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  1143. They each worked well. Occasionally there were small discrepancies and that was interesting as we cross referenced them at certain points. I was able to add the route into OnX, save it for offline use, my blue dot (my GPS location) always told me exactly where I was in relation to the route. I relied heavily on it to navigate, so I was actually thrilled with how well it worked. Would've been waaaaay harder if all I had was a paper map.
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  1144. oh nice! Thanks! I appreciate learning this.
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  1145. The hat is my friend
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  1146. I recently picked up a non-expensive Senheisser MKE 400 for shotgun in the field and it's great. I use a Countryman mic linked with the DJI lav set up for studio work. Good luck!
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  1147. These were a joy to make! I'm glad you enjoyed them.
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  1148. I haven't seen that in my experience. But the Helinox is great!
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  1149. most of my weight came in the form of camera gear, lenses, tripods, batteries. Very dense!
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  1150. Dan got canceled.
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  1151. They are great gloves! They're from Mountain Hardware but unfortunately I believe they're discontinued, at least I can't find them anywhere.
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  1152. yeah with rain fly, poles, steaks, guy lines.
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  1153. yeah, the snow was really light and fluffy and dry. So I just sank right through it! Definitely need bigger snowshoes.
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  1154. The Watzmann Massif looks nuts! I bet climbing that is a little too tough for me though.
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  1155. It was wild out there!
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  1156. danke!
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  1157. The AOTU? Oddly enough, my worst performing piezo igniter is actually the Soto Windmaster.
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  1158. Right up there with the best of them. Cheers!
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  1159. Thanks Paul! I'll probably go into detail on a video somewhere down the line but the basics are I shoot with the Canon R5 with 15-35 RF 2.8 and 70-200 4.0 EF. Luc helped out a ton here with his Sony A7S2.
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  1160. As far as I know all Isobutane fuels (the common canister fuels) are all made by the same manufacturer and then various labels are put on it. So MSR, Jetboil, Snowpeak, etc all the same. There are some difference mixes and for cold camping getting a 4 season mix is better. But it boils (heyo!) down any canister fuel will do fine.
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  1161. We both missed the pockets, whether we were hiking or not. But yeah if your hands are occupied by trekking poles pockets aren't very helpful. At camp and casual times though, it's funny how many times you try to put your hands in pockets that aren't there!
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  1162. yeah this one goes down as an all-timer!
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  1163. Very true. There's property that is close enough to town that we wouldn't be 100% isolated. But you're absolutely right about the commitment especially once animals get involved. We don't really want to become a farm, so there won't be animals for a long time, if at all.
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  1164. Thank you! I'm not familiar with the phrase the goats pull towards the mountain, but I like it!
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  1165. Gaiters are must haves in certain conditions. I didn't truly need them here but I'll be bringing them on more wintery trips for sure.
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  1166. Thank you so much! I appreciate that. Glad it could bring you some peace, that's the goal!
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  1167. Thank you so much! I appreciate that!
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  1168. haha. Watch out!
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  1169. The jacket is great!
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  1170. I've been eyeing up the Lanshan tents for a bit but were just a smidge too expensive for what I was trying to do here. Although they truly look like quality tents for a great price.
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  1171. I haven't tried it yet, but I hope to! And thank you!
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  1172. You're very welcome!
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  1173. As you can tell we had a pretty nice time out there!
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  1174. Thank you! More info on the whole thing coming soon!
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  1175. I tried to convey that lots of people love this pack, but that it just doesn't work for me. I'm glad that it will still have a place for many people!
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  1176. That would make sense as it used way less fuel than I expected.
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  1177. well thank you, that's an honor. I love showcasing your beautiful country!
    2
  1178. Thanks Mike! Kristi is so good and really tackled so many difficult aspects of the build.
    2
  1179. I have addressed what I know in other videos recently. But as far as I can tell it's just rumors at the moment and we don't really have an official word on what Yeti is doing.
    2
  1180. Thank you so much! It's been very fun to dive further into my own creativity with the new channel.
    2
  1181. Thanks!
    2
  1182. Right! I need to add it in, it's a critical piece of gear! Its the Crushable Outback Hat from American Hatmakers.
    2
  1183. It's a Jeep Renegade. But it has none of the heart of a real Jeep!
    2
  1184. This comment is a delight! Thank you!
    2
  1185. Thank you so much! I want to have a nice mix. Gear talk and videos about the experience and the atmosphere, and a little bit of humor too of course!
    2
  1186. Holy schnikeys! That's a lot of water!
    2
  1187. Awww thank you Lydia! I deeply appreciate that!
    2
  1188. Thanks! I tried to bring some peace from the trail.
    2
  1189. I'm stoked my videos have been helpful! That's the point! I've seen some comments about that tent and I think it might be a good one!
    2
  1190. One of the best compliments you could give! I'm sure I'll make more!
    2
  1191. Yes! It does!
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  1192. shucks, thank you!
    2
  1193. I'd love to try out the 2P version of this one as I think just having a little more interior space would do the trick for me. I still love the tent and even when set up imperfectly it's still a sound tent.
    2
  1194. Oooh nice! How'd your son do with it? That's an amazing experience to share.
    2
  1195. They sent me this jacket for testing purposes. For overall warmth I was a little underwhelmed, so yeah there are other options I prefer. It's crazy light. But won't be my go to for cold trips.
    2
  1196. We’re headed to El Chalten, Fitz Roy, Glaciers National Park, and Perito Moreno, which is an incredible landscape on the Argentine side of Torres del Paine. They both have massive towers of gorgeous rock! Having been to both I think they are about equal in their beauty!
    2
  1197. It was honestly so much fun! But yeah, both Bryce and Gordon had a tough time and never told anyone until their videos came out! They toughed it out big time.
    2
  1198. Whoa, high praise! Thank you!
    2
  1199. Put that on my list of gear I need to try out! Thanks!
    2
  1200. Generally speaking absolutely wish I had the trekking poles. But I spend so much time managing my camera I find I just prefer having my hands free.
    2
  1201. Thank you! I hope you enjoy the ol' library here.
    2
  1202. I'm not 100% sure but I'm pretty sure they just parted ways.
    2
  1203. Thanks Mike! It's really fun getting to play with format and style. Carter is awesome. So fun to backpack with him!
    2
  1204. that's understandable. And thank you!
    2
  1205. Thank you Kristy! I will definitely keep making videos about actual trips and adventures and things I’m curious about. It won’t only be gear talk. And thank you!
    2
  1206. shucks, thank you!
    2
  1207. My pleasure. It's absolutely worth getting out there even to just be in the area. So beautiful.
    2
  1208. Hi there! I don't think I'll be hosting another trip to Patagonia for another two years probably. I love it so much down there but I'll be going to some new places next year!
    2
  1209. thanks! yeah I hear ya on class distinctions. There's not a ton of clarity on what's what.
    2
  1210. Well thank you! It's kind of crazy to see it all together. Such an incredible place!
    2
  1211. It's amazing what you can learn on YouTube! Thank you!
    2
  1212. I mean, I feel that. I miss the incredible beauty of Kauai!
    2
  1213. The Kakwa 55 is measured to contain 54 liters in the size medium and 57 in size large. So yes, they are almost exactly the same. However anecdotally I've noticed it just "feels" easier to fit more into the Zpacks Archaul than the Durston Kakwa. I haven't done my own volume testing to see what the differences really are. But this is where I find it all confusing (and sometimes misleading) how companies claim certain capacities.
    2
  1214. If you're asking straight up which pack I prefer, I'd lean Kakwa 55.
    2
  1215. It's been 32 for a long time, price changed right before I posted. Prices on Amazon just fluctuate so it'll probably drop again if you watch it.
    2
  1216. Hey thanks! If you want the bracelet, you've got to pay a visit to Maria up in the Andes of Peru. It is the way.
    2
  1217. I'm genuinely a fan of the company!
    2
  1218. Yo Mike! haha okay that'll be in the next video with Dan and me. As for the pillow. I just got wind of a Zenbivy pillow that'll be coming out soon that I think might solve your problem. It's supposed to give you the ability to elevate your head more if you want it. I think it's coming out in a couple months.
    2
  1219. Amazing. So many great places to explore in the Supes!
    2
  1220. I've wanted to go to Mt Robson myself! Might have to figure a way to add that in.
    2
  1221. it's hard!
    2
  1222. Thank you! I'm enjoying the new hat style
    2
  1223. I have mostly been packing it into my Durston Kakwa 55, loads of space left over. Quilt + insulated sheet + pillow packs down smaller than my Nemo 15 Riff.
    2
  1224. Glad to hear it!
    2
  1225. Sounds like you don't want me to tell people about gear that will make them more comfortable?
    2
  1226. Wow that's awesome to do this mother daughter trip. Amazing. Les Houches to Champex is a great stretch!
    2
  1227. Hey! That Norrona jacket is bomber.
    2
  1228. Not many places that rival the beauty of the Napali Coast!
    2
  1229. Yep! I live in Flagstaff.
    2
  1230. wow. I'm disappointed in myself. That was right there the whole time!
    2
  1231. Muchas gracias amigo!
    2
  1232. that one is top 3 flavor for me!
    2
  1233. Flagstaff is a truly special place. I understand that nostalgia, having moved away for about a decade before feeling the call to move back!
    2
  1234. Glad you stuck around til the end! You are real one.
    2
  1235. well that's high praise! Harmen Hoek is my favorite hiking filmmaker.
    2
  1236. Thank you so much! I'm glad you're here. It's nice to make a variety of styles and this is one of my favorites!
    2
  1237. Absolutely!
    2
  1238. It's amazing how fast water in the desert will come and go!
    2
  1239. Thank you! Those were some of the wildest scenes I've ever been witness to.
    2
  1240. Thanks Mike! I'm excited to put it all together.
    2
  1241.  @pyronymph-868  hmm, interesting. Well I know they've come a long way since the inception of the concept decades ago. We're interested in taking earthship concepts into the build, but not necessarily making a pure earth ship. I'm interested to hear your experience!
    2
  1242. Thanks Tyler! I think you would've enjoyed this one. Too bad you refused to stay behind in South America and just keep hiking with us.
    2
  1243. Zenbivy overall is my favorite system. The new UL system is sliick.
    2
  1244. thank you! It's a lot of fun to play with different styles.
    2
  1245. thanks so much! Yeah I don't like having to be disciplined. What's the fun in that?!
    2
  1246. haha thanks! This content is for everyone.
    2
  1247. So much love in the group ☺
    2
  1248. I had never used it before but was genuinely surprised and thrilled with how helpful and accurate it was.
    2
  1249. Are you talking about Zenbivy? Because the Light Bed Double quilt and undersheet are 4lbs 1 oz. Definitely not 8 lbs!
    2
  1250. Thank you! There are so many marvels we get to explore. Not enough time to see them all!
    2
  1251. So glad I could keep you for the whole video! haha yeah it's a bit of a commitment but it's just too good of a place to cut it up all fast. Kristi is doing well with her back recovery. She was able to hike over 80 miles while in Peru and on this one she carried a small pack which was perfect for her. She still has some healing to do but we're encouraged.
    2
  1252. This is your backyard!
    2
  1253. I am thoroughly impressed with the Nemo kit. Felt quite warm. I like Mammut but I don't have much of their gear. Thanks for the recommendation!
    2
  1254. It's all in good fun. Hopefully others see it that way!
    2
  1255. It honestly was a super fun climb. But yes, maaaybe I should've put the camera away sooner.
    2
  1256. From everything I can tell they are a truly remarkable company!
    2
  1257. that's what I'm goin' for
    2
  1258. I almost always carry some Gear Aid or Tenacious Tape, and I was kicking myself for not packing it!
    2
  1259. I definitely agree which is why at the end of the video I recommend people spend a small amount more to get significantly better options for the tent, mattress, and bag. But I still wanted to test the really low end stuff for my own sake too.
    2
  1260. Thank you very much!
    2
  1261. Glad you're diggin' it!
    2
  1262. I love that song. Wish I could use that one in other videos!
    2
  1263. haha, nice. What does snow around the edge of the tent do?
    2
  1264. Just maybe! I will probably be linking up with Justin Outdoors at some point too.
    2
  1265. Thank you my friend! Much aprpeciated.
    2
  1266. If I were only going to own one I would definitely go with the 10F version. Plenty of ways to let it vent heat in the summer time.
    2
  1267. it's true, it's hard to not like them
    2
  1268. Leadville is awesome. And thank you! I feel validated that a pro also wings it!
    2
  1269. Depends on where you are. I wasn't worried about bears or mice this time of year.
    2
  1270. I love it! FYI looks like the tent is currently sold out. Hope it comes back in stock shortly. And there's more of Washington coming soon!
    2
  1271. It's the Suunto Race, I like it!
    2
  1272. Thank you!
    2
  1273. Exactly! It was just a joke. K2 is a badass mountain!
    2
  1274. You are correct! That's me. I left the production company behind Backpacking TV about a year and a half ago.
    2
  1275. oof. I was wondering how long it'd take for someone to point that out! I was cringing through my edit. System became my word of the day for some reason. Embarrassing.
    2
  1276. Thanks! yeah that was part of my intention with the name. Build in some freedom from the beginning. Cheers!
    2
  1277. Thank you! There will be more coming!
    2
  1278. ouch! ;)
    2
  1279. Indeed. I mean, are the other guys even trying?!
    2
  1280. Gotta keep up my reputation!
    2
  1281. It's a land of surprises!
    2
  1282. That pot stove headlamp combo is excellent! I'll look into the Bisinna tent, thanks!
    2
  1283. I wish I was that good of a climber! That route is way above my pay grade.
    2
  1284. This is a pretty great breakdown! I fully agree with your assessment!
    2
  1285. Dihydrogen monoxide, crazy stuff!
    2
  1286. it did, yes.
    2
  1287. thank you! yeah that are was so incredible
    2
  1288. Glad to hear it! You'll love it.
    2
  1289. I get it! Most ultralight stuff is not comfortable. That's where this is unique, you get crazy levels of comfort in return for the extreme price. While I haven't been in it down to -12C, I have been in it down to -7C and found it to be warm and cozy. Nine nights in it total so far, most of them below freezing and I'm very impressed with it.
    2
  1290. I will definitely make more food videos in the future. It's a major sticking point for a lot of people.
    2
  1291. I'm so stoked Tyler! Gonna be such a great trip.
    2
  1292. I owe Miranda for the good PR work she did on my behalf, so glad you are here! Thank you!
    2
  1293. haha yes! You know it.
    2
  1294. Yeah buddy! Stoked to have you on another trip!
    2
  1295. haha I know! Dan even gave me one but it's in my gear garage somewhere....
    2
  1296. Thanks Jarrad! Appreciate that!
    2
  1297. Glad to hear you're interested in that pack. I'm going to do a multi-pack review video soon that'll include the Waymark.
    2
  1298. We started on Peralta and then linked up with a few others on a loop.
    2
  1299. I haven't used this in a rainstorm yet but lots of commenters here have stated it has held up really well. I believe it will perform pretty well in the rain. And I typically leave the footprint at home. This one I definitely ditched and didn't have a problem.
    2
  1300. Aw thanks friend!
    2
  1301. Great to hear it!
    2
  1302. Thanks!
    2
  1303. Whoa whoa whoa! I may have given Dan guff about it. But then I started using it and found it to be fun. I don’t consider it to be a must have for everyone, but if you like gear and gadgets I think it’s a good one.
    2
  1304. I would absolutely love to build a snow cave. I might go back to the area when the snowpack is deeper.
    2
  1305. I've only used a 5-6 year old cold weather thermarest and can't remember which model it was so I can't make a direct comparison. Looks like the xtherm is 3 inches thick while this one is 3.5 inches thick which does tend to add more comfort. I'm pleased with the comfort of the Nemo.
    2
  1306. one million percent!
    2
  1307. We'll remember that one for a long time! I'm not sure my Nemo tent will forgive me though. The brow pole is completely toast!
    2
  1308. It's a beautiful spot!
    2
  1309. yeah it's spooky!
    2
  1310. Yes I plan on doing a more in depth video about details, planning, logistics, etc.
    2
  1311. Ten years ago I drove the Carretera Austral over a month and a half. Truly incredible experience. It's an unbelievable place!
    2
  1312. Thank you so much! I hope this is helpful to people this season.
    2
  1313. take that Mr Beast!
    2
  1314. Thanks Tyler! I'm excited to go explore with you in Banff!
    2
  1315. More coming soon!
    2
  1316. The ambient sounds here on the coast are particularly enjoyable. Glad you like that.
    2
  1317. ha! Well, I don't think that's necessary. I hope you enjoy the AOTU! It's a great stove for 10 bucks!
    2
  1318. We all feel a little sad for Dan.
    2
  1319. Thank you! It's as stunning country.
    2
  1320. Well that's an honor, I appreciate that!
    2
  1321. It's a nice chair! In hindsight I'd go with the regular Zero though.
    2
  1322. Nice! You're gonna love it.
    2
  1323. Thank you! Carter is awesome and he made the trip so much fun.
    2
  1324. Thank you! Really happy with the music in this one too.
    2
  1325. Thank you! Yeah I used to be very into climbing. I still enjoy it but I'm pretty casual with it. I followed a couple climbers to China for a project that ultimately got derailed but was a super fun and rewarding trip.
    2
  1326. Well I don't think I can spot you the money, I might do a trip to Newfoundland some time. I went there before and loved it so much!
    2
  1327. wise words you speak! And yeah I heard about that movie but I haven't seen it. Will have to check it out!
    2
  1328. That's something I strive for! Glad to hear it.
    2
  1329. hmm, that's not something I've thought a lot about either. But I have health care through Marketplace (Obamacare). I'm not sure what someone who get's their health insurance through an employer should do if they leave their job to hike a trail.
    2
  1330. I love this, that's the goal! I am trying to make getting out there feel more accessible and not overwhelming.
    2
  1331. Yeah, there are some areas of beetle kill and also forest dire damage out here.
    2
  1332. This was northern Oregon on a section of the PCT just south of Washington.
    2
  1333. well isn't this a sweet comment. Thank you! And yeah I think that's a great way to look at it. I could be a great avenue to get more people interested in hiking and backpacking.
    2
  1334. haha yup! Happily!
    2
  1335. thank you! Being able to "like" different parts of a video is a cool idea!
    2
  1336. Atacama Desert in Chile, best sunset of my life!
    2
  1337. heck yes!
    2
  1338. Same to you!
    2
  1339. haha that would be amazing. But I'm no Ron Swanson yet!
    2
  1340. Great job makin it to 60! Glad you could learn!
    2
  1341. So many great views!
    2
  1342. Thank you! Patagonia is pretty ridiculous.
    2
  1343. ha! amazing. I really appreciate that!
    2
  1344. haha we feel the kinship
    2
  1345. Thank you!
    2
  1346. Thank you so much!
    2
  1347. It held up well so far. I'm curious to see if it will have meaningful longevity.
    2
  1348. haha, treat her to the good stuff!
    2
  1349. well that is much appreciated! My goal is to be both!
    2
  1350. Thank you! I was the only one out there, so that was me!
    2
  1351. Wonderful! I love that. I've heard great things about Feathered Friends but I've never had the opportunity to test from them. Sounds like a great setup!
    2
  1352. Interesting. Yeah I don't know why they'd say that, but I suppose they don't want too much of what will rot and eventually replenish the soil to be removed from the environment.
    2
  1353. The stove is actually very impressive! Thank you!
    2
  1354. I appreciate that!
    2
  1355. it really is, thank you!
    2
  1356. That's my favorite part!
    2
  1357. I actually wanted to be more exposed.
    2
  1358. Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. More are coming!
    2
  1359. I'm doing other videos on solid options on a tight budget. This is just my list of the best gear (whatever the price) of the stuff I've used in the last year.
    2
  1360. Aw thank you!
    2
  1361. Thank you! I love Pariah and Buckskin Gulch. I did it about 7 years ago but it might be time for a revisit!
    2
  1362.  @MirandaGoesOutside  haha Amanda really blew it here.
    2
  1363. ha! Yeah, we absolutely couldve lost our tent that night! SO windy!
    2
  1364. That's the judgement call we all gotta make when doing something like this. But I had good hand holds so I felt even if I slipped I wouldn't have fallen.
    2
  1365. At least in the US the general guidelines are to filter all water unless you see the source (like filling up straight from the spring). The biggest reason is we have cattle juuust about everywhere as our public lands are heavily used for the ranching industry. But even if there aren't cows up here, I'd still filter or treat water as there can be dead animals upstream or just humans contaminating the water.
    2
  1366. He handled it like a champ!
    2
  1367. Thank you so much! (I actually edited this one) but Emmett provided some of the amazing footage!
    2
  1368. I mostly used the pot for boiling water, not cooking food. But yes I treat it like a scented item and I hung it in a bag away from camp.
    2
  1369. haha how true! Did you catch any?
    2
  1370. This is such a lovely comment! Thank you so much! I'm so glad I can provide some solace for you. That's a difficult battle you've had, way to go!
    2
  1371. Whenever I go back I will definitely be doing the Huemel Circuit. The whole area is just amazing!
    2
  1372. Do the thing! I support you!
    2
  1373. Thank you so much! Although I didn't test one of my old dry bags I rummaged up before the trip and it definitely was not leak proof! Luckily I had some extra insurance with other dry sacks inside.
    2
  1374. Thank you! I appreciate that. I definitely have fun out there!
    2
  1375. Glad to hear it! I didn't think it would make much difference. And then I used it. Love the thing.
    2
  1376. Why do you have to specify that Kristi is the cute one? haha thanks friend!
    2
  1377. Absolutely! Glad you liked it.
    2
  1378. I love to hear it!
    2
  1379. I feel really lucky!
    2
  1380. huh, that's a cool tip. thanks!
    2
  1381. We're both lucky to have what we have!
    2
  1382. haha for sure the price! I've used this for 9 nights so far and she's still as clean looking as day one. But eventually yeah it will probably look grimy.
    2
  1383. Yep! When I talk about my post-college trip, it was the World Race. Life changing experience!
    2
  1384. right on! I love to hear that.
    2
  1385. Like you say winter conditions call for a completely different mentality than the otherwise ultralight backpacker. For your experience with the Nemo 15, any bags rated to 15 F will feel cold and insufficient if it's below 10 F, especially as the 15 is usually the comfort rating. So anything below 30 F and you'll typically feel cold no matter what.
    2
  1386. Having just got off the trail, I thought these poles were just okay. My biggest grievance was the locking mechanisms being annoyingly difficult. But they're sturdy and effective! I prefer my Komperdell Explorer https://bit.ly/44koZlU but they're double the price!
    2
  1387. thanks! It's fun to try new things. You're not the first (or last) to suggest the Silky saw, I'll have to try it out!
    2
  1388. thank you! Peru is such a wonderful place!
    2
  1389. I'll be diving in to the Mongar soon.
    2
  1390. Haha no offense intended, sorry! So how's the tuna tar tar in Milwaukee?
    2
  1391. Yeah I didn't think of the connotations ;)
    2
  1392. They don't ship to a specific part of AZ? That seems odd. Maybe you could reach out to customer service?
    2
  1393. With pleasure!
    2
  1394. It's definitely a tough route. But so fun!
    2
  1395. Thanks! The carpentry was my favorite part by far.
    2
  1396. haha, well hopefully they ignore that?
    2
  1397. One of the most beautiful places I've ever been! Guarded by the ledge of doom!
    2
  1398. Yep! There was definitely quite a bit of mullein around. I contemplated using it as a spin drill before Gordon told me I actually had a ferro rod on my knife!
    2
  1399. haha you're welcome! We do it all for you.
    2
  1400. haha the thought crossed my mind!
    2
  1401. Nice, that's a good budget. There's definitely some more trails around Europe I want to do, especially in Italy!
    2
  1402. It's the Soto triflex adapter and I have a link in the description!
    2
  1403. well, the best experience is lived experience. I appreciate your style!
    2
  1404. She's a friend of mine and an accomplished hiking / backpacking YouTuber. She's a hoot. Check her out!
    2
  1405. Thank you! Yep, our planet does make me emotional at times.
    2
  1406. I totally understand that the trip is pricey! Hope you can join on a trip someday. I use the Canon R5 with 15-35 rf lens, Senheisser MKE 400 shotgun mic for in the field. Thanks!
    2
  1407. Thank you so much! And nice work on being first view!
    2
  1408. It's true. I would've liked to see that carry over too.
    2
  1409. Thank you! Who knew a gas station would provide such good inspiration.
    2
  1410. not too bad. But if I had cut enough blocks for a full shelter I might've been hurtin'!
    2
  1411. I'm sorry to hear about that, it sounds like your dad lived a beautiful life. I hope you can do those things too!
    2
  1412. Thank you! Tent glow looks super cool.
    2
  1413. We've each got an open invite with each other, I'll probably try to get up north this winter to do something with him.
    2
  1414. We were there mid March. Turns out quite a few people were out there this spring!
    2
  1415. Thank you so much!
    2
  1416. I see that too and it just seems way too risky with an air mattress. I did bring a patch kit but I wouldn't want to be doing that at 2 am after a rogue ember pops my mattress!
    2
  1417. Coming as soon as I can edit em up!
    2
  1418. I really wish I could find the exact model of this jacket because it's my favorite of all time! It's incredibly warm.
    2
  1419. Thank you! Yes generally I'd recommend using liquid fuel over isobutane. But the Reactor actually performed amazingly well.
    2
  1420. Wrangler Golden. Now he could win a wrestling title with that name.
    2
  1421. Fair enough, hope you can make it on a trip some time!
    2
  1422. I totally get it, it's a big thing and feels like a risk to go off-grid. I hope you find the way to make the leap!
    2
  1423. Aww thank you so much! I really appreciate this. Cheers to you too!
    2
  1424. interesting. Thanks for pointing Zimmerbuilt out to me. I'm intrigued!
    2
  1425. Thank you! Yeah I did all the camera and drone work myself. I used the DJI mini 3 Pro.
    2
  1426. Here some of it being lower to the ground is because the ground isn't level, but it's kind of hard to tell. But yeah having a higher pitch would be better for condensation. Dan sent me a helpful video on troubleshooting the pitch which I didn't know existed, quite helpful!
    2
  1427. Thank you so much!
    2
  1428. It doesn't get much better!
    2
  1429. That's great! I really hope to convey a sense of peace and wonder. Glad you're here!
    2
  1430. I think if I did it again I'd get the Dragonfly. And the Riff 15 is such a good mummy bag!
    2
  1431. I think you're right about blowing the mattresses up as much as possible. Thoughts on the Zenbivy coming soon! Just got my first testing in on it!
    2
  1432. That's the hope! Thank you so much!
    2
  1433. The best place to watch a sunrise from!
    2
  1434. Yeah that's valid! Extra gear takes up a lot of room (I certainly know that!) Hope this was helpful.
    2
  1435. well I had about 25 pounds of camping gear and food. But then I added another solid 15+ with camera gear, batteries, lenses, drone, electronics to document.
    2
  1436. Thank you!
    2
  1437. Yup! Kristi is an avid birder, and has turned me into an aspiring one too. Northern and Red Crested Cardinals were awesome. But our favorites were the Warbling White Eyes. They were soo cool.
    2
  1438. We bought those sunglasses at a gear shop in Patagonia. They don't even have a name on them, so I can't say what they are! We've gotten a lot of questions about those!
    2
  1439. I was wearing the Merrell Moab Speed GTX and I liked em! Although there are a little warm for summer hiking.
    2
  1440. I chose to bring my beefiest 2P tent and it still only barely survived!
    2
  1441. Gobsmacked is an excellent word for this place! Happy new year!
    2
  1442. haha, it's all good. I still appreciate the feedback!
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  1443. perfect! I always backpack with a jock strap and I never know what to do with it at night!
    2
  1444. I appreciate that!
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  1445. haha so crappy but so useful!
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  1446. It's the MSR Reactor and it's a powerful little guy! Very efficient. And thanks!
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  1447. Awww shucks, thank you! I am continually trying to improve and grow. So glad you enjoyed the video.
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  1448. haha yeah it's so comfortable, slight upgrade over a uhaul
    2
  1449. Good question! I’d go radix. To me the tipping point is 35 lbs where I’d go Bridger.
    2
  1450. Yeah that will definitely be a slog but if your body let's you go to altitude that quickly the adventure is worth it!
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  1451. I absolutely think camping is the better option to refugios, personally. I found it to be moderately easy to find a good place to pitch a tent. Up in the passes you're further from towns and crowds and it was much easier to find a place to pitch for free. But in the towns there was usually an option to pay for camping somewhere.
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  1452. You can't give Dan credit for that one! It's too easy!
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  1453. ha! yeah, I feel that way about the desert in general.
    2
  1454. Thanks! No 4WD on the Promaster and we don't really miss it. There's been a few times we can't get where we'd like, mostly on sandy roads, where 4WD would get us there. But we don't do rock crawling and wouldn't even if we could as we don't want our home getting shaken and rocked into oblivion! We can get to 95% of where we want to get with 2WD. Not willing to pay a huge amount to get the 4WD upgrade to get to a handful of locations. Doing all the work ourselves we put about $15K in materials and tools into the build and $40K for a new Promaster.
    2
  1455. It's true, I didn't even mention that this pack was the most basic version. I love the pack but I think it's silly that hip belt pockets are an extra $32.
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  1456. I think it could maybe fit. The torso length doesn't adjust on this one but I think you could do alright in it. Might not be the best fitting backpacking out there for you though.
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  1457. We carried the Canon 5D Mark II and the 5D, RF 15-35 and 100-500 lenses, I had 8 batteries for the new Mark II and 10 batteries for the old 5D (the old batteries are not compatible with the updated camera), about 1.5 TB of memory cards, and one big ace tripod!
    2
  1458. It's a fantastic stove!
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  1459. So glad to hear it! I geek out over night photography and I love including shots in my videos.
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  1460. totally worth it.
    2
  1461. So far I really like the Grayl stove! At 1 ounce it's as light as they come and just as functional as the Pocket Rocket.
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  1462. September 7-13 I believe.
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  1463. Generally, everything should go inside the pack. Chairs and bear canisters included. The chair are easy as they pack down small. I usually pack it lower in my pack, above my sleeping bag. Bear canisters are tough, but I fit mine in near the top of my pack, usually on it's side.
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  1464. It's pretty spectacular.
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  1465. I left it out of my tent as I wasn't worried about wildlife. Burying it in the snow where you can find it is a good idea.
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  1466. haha I wouldn't be a very good YouTuber if I didn't shoot anything! But yeah, it can be a chore but that's the job!
    2
  1467. Well thanks! That's what I'm going for!
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  1468. I do believe that if you spend enough time in the outdoors, incidents, emergencies, accidents, are just bound to happen. Doesn't always mean you did something wrong. Glad to hear you find this valuable!
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  1469. I linked the Granite tent but it's now sold out and Amazon is automatically redirecting to the Obsidian. I'm trying to figure out when the Granite will be back in stock.
    2
  1470. Southern Utah has boundless places to hike. Paria Canyon is one my favorites.
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  1471. Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. I try to give people a sense of place and atmosphere, showing and not always telling.
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  1472. Yeah that experience crossed my mind!
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  1473. There are certainly other options. But so many people actually use Amazon I wanted to see what I could get.
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  1474. Thanks! It was a good'n!
    2
  1475. The Waymark pack is a lot lighter, but definitely less comfortable. I got a hot spot on my hip from lack of padding and sore shoulders on day two, which doesn't really happen to me on the MR pack. I'm still hoping MR can make a lighter pack cuz that's definitely their drawback. But they win in a landslide for comfort.
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  1476. I feel so grateful!
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  1477. Thank you! I'm enjoying diving into the cinematic style. I've been meaning to get more use out of the Outdoor Vitals pack and this seemed like the perfect excuse to take it out. Still enjoy the Bridger pack of course but this was the perfect adventure for the Shadowlite
    2
  1478. Thank you very much that means a lot!
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  1479. You could do it with any pack. Although going lightweight is very important. As others have pointed out you can bring a big trash compactor bag and for your while pack into it so it stays dry.
    2
  1480. Thank you so much!
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  1481. I appreciate your sentiment here. The ethics of the gear we buy is a worthy discussion. But I also think it's not always a direct link. Inexpensive items don't automatically mean unethical labor or shady business practices. But it should be considered as a factor.
    2
  1482. Thank you! Making fun of each other is how we express friendship.
    2
  1483. While it's not particularly breathable I've found that it works well even in hot weather. I live in Arizona and this summer I'm still rockin it even though it's super hot out. It's very comfortable!
    2
  1484. There's something magical about the murmur of the mountains!
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  1485. I brought extra socks. I contemplated using another pair for the second day but i wanted to have more dry socks available.
    2
  1486. haha thanks Mike! Sage advice indeed!
    2
  1487. haha, lots of people don't like the white. Maybe they'll come out with some new color options.
    2
  1488. seems like there's a lot of EE fans out there!
    2
  1489. Thank you! I feel very grateful for the community here. I think John Bogle is still hurting from me turning him down!
    2
  1490. ha! Whut? How'd that happen?
    2
  1491. That's the goal! Thank you and Merry Christmas!
    2
  1492. You get there through Colorado City, south of Zion. Head up through Water Canyon. Good luck!
    2
  1493. thanks! that's the goal!
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  1494. He's a lucky dog indeed. But we are even more lucky to have such a great dog!
    2
  1495. I really enjoyed the Shadowlight. It performed really well and was quite comfortable. I think it's up there for me for lightweight packs.
    2
  1496. Thank you so much!
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  1497. Having that field experience with the gear is so helpful! I'm eager to see the Nemo OSMO fabric in inclement weather.
    2
  1498. haha Miranda might have to wash Rainer's sleeping mattress after all that butt cheek contact.
    2
  1499. I may do some non-international trips in the future. But with Peru and Patagonia, that's likely all for this year.
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  1500. Thank you! We stayed in tents every night but it was a mix of wild camping and being in campgrounds (like the place when we were sick) in the towns along the way.
    2
  1501. Thanks BJ! I appreciate it, Have fun in the Portland area!
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  1502. Ultralight is great for certain people. I think the problem is the growing perception that UL is the standard that everyone needs to adhere by. I've always been a comfort focused backpacker. Some UL gear is replacing older and clunkier items but overall I'm still gonna haul a heavy pack!
    2
  1503. It's just so gosh darn beautiful!
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  1504. Good question! I have become a de-facto gear lender for my friends. I give a lot away too, either to friends or make donations. Sometimes I'll sell stuff on marketplace and occasionally I'll also just ship it back to brands.
    2
  1505. Thank you! They're not for everybody but I'm so glad that people like you really like them!
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  1506. Thank you! haha yep, even though I have lots of experience I still bungle stuff up!
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  1507. That was my intent! Merry Christmas!
    2
  1508. Thank you so much Mike! I appreciate that!
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  1509. Well this might be my favorite! Maybe one day I'll get a YouTube IMAX crossover event!
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  1510. thank you!
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  1511. not too shabby eh?!
    2
  1512. That can happen, yes. But I've found that to not be as big of an issue with newer sleeping bags and DWR technology (durable water repellent) where down is treated to it doesn't clump up. If it's below freezing then you might get a layer of frost but you can brush it off and you're fine. Double layer tents are much better suited for winter camping as the condensation will be on the fly rather than the inner mesh and will really help the problem you're looking at.
    2
  1513. Es un placer!
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  1514. This was probably my most fun video I've made so far.
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  1515. haha, I do admire duct tape for it's abilities but I don't feel confident it would make an airtight seal with pressure.
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  1516. aw shucks, thanks!
    2
  1517. I like that you put my name first in the Hanson Becker backpack.
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  1518. I've been using the Hyperlite Camera Pod. I'm a big fan of it. Link should be in the description in these videos somewhere.
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  1519. This was all shot on the Canon R5. Yep, I still use the Insta360 Ace Pro for some shooting, but the R5 is better for the cinematic stuff.
    2
  1520. I have more aggressive tires plus maxx trax, but yeah chains for true snow driving would be a good idea!
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  1521. That's an interesting solution, but is that not really annoying sleeping like that?
    2
  1522. I didn't do the coca candy much but I definitely drank a lot of coca tea while I was there. Luckily neither of us dealt with headaches much, just shortness of breath.
    2
  1523. We need a Big and Tall for outdoor gear!
    2
  1524. That's true. There is something about wanting to push yourself and grow you abilities that only comes from going to the edge of what you can currently do.
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  1525. I think that's a great method, but I was more curious about cooking direct on the coals. Also, I could just brush the coals and ash off for the most part.
    2
  1526. Putting the whole pack into a contractor bag would've been a solid idea.
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  1527. This would be a fantastic father/son trek.
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  1528. haha yeah the Nemo and Helinox chairs are both pretty pricey. To save some cash I've heard good things about the REI Flexlite, but I haven't used it so I don't know.
    2
  1529. Hey! Gear video will come in a week or two. But the stove is the MSR Reactor and it's actually really good, very efficient stove even for a isobutane stove. It's pricey but it's a great stove.
    2
  1530. We did go quite fast. A little too fast. Although no problems with elevation as we were both acclimatized. Just wish we'd taken our time a bit more.
    2
  1531. Common misconception about trekking poles. Almost all thru-hikers, or people hiking long distances carry them as they decrease the wear and tear on your body by about 10-20%, which adds up when doing a lot of miles. Also, I use them to set up my really lightweight tent.
    2
  1532. Nice! Almost identical price to the OV pillow. Is it much different?
    2
  1533. Both are solid but I'd go Zenbivy.
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  1534. haha I must've left Attenbro at the bottom of the mountain.
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  1535. and I hope you enjoy the video!
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  1536. I really like the OV Shadowlight and CS40, as well as the Kakwa 55. Those have been great.
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  1537. Well thank you! Glad I can be helpful.
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  1538. Thank you so much! While I certainly enjoy the gear centered videos, these are the kinds of videos I have the most fun making.
    2
  1539. Thank you Jarrad! I kept a drone battery and camera battery in my jacket and sleeping bag overnight but I'm particularly pleased with how well the Canon batteries operate in the cold.
    2
  1540. 53 minutes isn't enough?! haha glad to hear it!
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  1541. Thank you! I brought 10 Canon batteries (used 8) and 4 drone batteries. That was challenging!
    2
  1542. Nice! I hope MR gets easier to purchase in Europe. Enjoy the packs!
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  1543. The place is incredible and it is indeed a sacred place. I'm honored that a sense of that came through in the video. Thank you!
    2
  1544. That's not a huge surprise, she's got style!
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  1545. that's a pretty solid tent and great price to boot!
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  1546. I hope you like it!
    2
  1547. right on, happy Thanksgiving to you!
    2
  1548. Hey! I'm back! I could see how taking one was overkill, although it's listed all over the place the proper food storage is required here. And yeah, having spoken with a true bear expert I'm more likely to be overly cautious moving forward.
    2
  1549. For sure! It's the Arc'teryx Atom jacket. Nice weighted synthetic for being active. https://bit.ly/47wq5NH
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  1550. haha Rainer is very helpful!
    2
  1551. It's possible! It's the Outback Crushable hat from American Hat Makers.
    2
  1552. Thank you! I'm pretty excited to be in one of the world's craziest places! And yeah Miranda is pretty great.
    2
  1553. Still got em! I wanted the big heavy boots for the climb I was also doing.
    2
  1554. Haha we'd happily go back!
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  1555. I'm so glad to hear it!
    2
  1556. Liquid fuel stoves are still classics! I just find they are quite a bit more finicky and require attention and finessing. I really appreciate that you simply refill the fuel tanks, so there isn't the same waste as with isobutane stoves. I think they are great stoves for more advanced users.
    2
  1557. haha, yes. I hope people can see my tongue in cheek comment about K2.
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  1558.  @johncheeseman6764  haha yes I was only kidding. Yeah that sounds pretty nice too!
    2
  1559. no. I rarely bring a footprint unless I'm going into a particularly muddy area or an area with lots of sharp rocks and things.
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  1560. nah you heard correctly
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  1561. Thank you so much! I'm really happy with how it all turned out!
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  1562. Look them in the eye, be relaxed, be yourself, treat them with respect, smile, don't talk about your fantasy football league.
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  1563. thanks for the algo help! Much appreciated!
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  1564. The dropoffs are intense but the rewards are unlike any place I've ever been to. And you'll have to watch to find out if there's a happy ending!
    2
  1565. Ya know, Zpacks is one brand I haven't gotten to use much. So I don't know, but I'm definitely hoping to get more familiar with their gear and I hear so many great things about em!
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  1566. totally worth it!
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  1567. Woohoo! Nice work! So glad I could play a role for you. Enjoy!
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  1568. Thank you! I love trying to make these videos cinematic.
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  1569. Welp, sorry to hear that. But that's okay! I will have a variety of styles as I get to experiment with story telling. Some styles might not be everybody's thing. Maybe next week!
    2
  1570. I'm really glad to see some appreciation for the grouse joke!
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  1571. Thanks Devin! And yeah, why is this even a thing?
    2
  1572. Camping in Antarctica? Well that would be epic! Go get it!
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  1573. The Bridger is a banger! Post trip gear review coming soon.
    2
  1574. I have definitely done the sleeping bag + quilt combo and have gotten much more comfortable sleep on really cold trips that way. Definitely helpful to have a cuddle buddy too!
    2
  1575. Copying this from another answer. I at least don't think it will be bad for the brand. I think if anything it will help Mystery Ranch have more powerful marketing. I don't think the packs or the prices will change for the next year or two, but after that, who knows. I'm curious too!
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  1576. I think that's a good idea for a video. And yes you can definitely camp in the snow in your normal backpacking tent, I've done it many times. They won't handle snow load nearly as well, so if it snows heavily on you you just have to clear the tent frequently. They're also not as strong at withstanding wind which can be more problematic in the winter. But if conditions are not crazy, you can definitely do it!
    2
  1577. ha! Excellent strategy!
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  1578. Wonderful!
    2
  1579. It is fun to have a change of pace here. Glad to see others are enjoying it.
    2
  1580. This one was truly me all by my lonesome, thanks!
    2
  1581. It's the Suunto Race. I definitely dig it!
    2
  1582. I can always count on you.
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  1583. I fully support this!
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  1584. Haha, I don’t know I think I found a couple of things that will be in my consistent rotation!
    2
  1585. Thanks! Dan and I got something in the works! You'll see us together again soon!
    2
  1586. Kristi really kicked some ace on this one, especially given that she was/is recovering from a back injury. And thank you! I'm so glad that Mario has a warm sleeping bag now.
    2
  1587. I would not try to add fuel to a brand new canister, they are already pressurized to capacity.
    2
  1588. ha! I like your style! Glad this series is helpful and fun.
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  1589. buena suerte!
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  1590. That's my absolute favorite!
    2
  1591. I appreciate that!
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  1592. haha you're welcome at our fire.
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  1593. It's from Appalachian Gear Co, which has sadly gone out of business.
    2
  1594. I did! Somewhere around Cusco.
    2
  1595. Ha! Well it’s true. But theoretically you could be buying for someone else!
    2
  1596. It's nice to just feel better out there, right?! And yeah they're some of the most beautiful mountains around. I love em.
    2
  1597. I was toasty and happy as can be! I also think the sleeping bag had a lot to do with it but I'm super happy with the Tensor Extreme.
    2
  1598. It felt like pure luxury! Gotta have a few of these occasionally. I'm glad you liked the music! I definitely try to find music that really elevates the feeling for a viewer.
    2
  1599. Unfortunately we're back in Arizona now. We wanted to do the Jurassic Park gate trail but we never got to it, sadly.
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  1600. I love hearing that.
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  1601. haha well that's good!
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  1602. Muchas gracias amigo! Estaría increíble si pudieras ir. Espero que puedas! Te veo en Patagonia!
    2
  1603. BOOO! Thumbs down. Deleting comment.
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  1604. Sorry about that. I hope to make that better in the future.
    2
  1605. Kind of feels like you were talking about me in your intro Steven! haha, great video! I may have some things to consider...
    2
  1606. There's some deeper meaning hidden in this ol' hiking video!
    2
  1607. I love to hear that! Enjoy!
    2
  1608. Yep! I just used them for the first time a couple weeks ago and they're great! I do like hiking in shorts sometimes. But yeah I'm generally a pants hiker.
    2
  1609. Yep! Happily married for about a month now!
    2
  1610. haha it's the worst!
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  1611. basically
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  1612. Thanks! I'm having fun learning new gear and styles.
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  1613. thank you! 10F Quilt + insulated sheet + 25" mattress = 3.8 lbs or 1530 grams.
    2
  1614. I've been stoked to see all the support and the response! And yeah the Near Zero tent looks like a nice light budget option, even though there are certainly lighter options available.
    2
  1615. A tie! I'll take it! Yeah we have quite a lot of fun together. Thanks!
    2
  1616. I'm so glad my videos have helped! And the TMB is so good, you're gonna love it!
    2
  1617. The more I dove into making this video the more I was surprised by the geology of this area. It's soo cool.
    2
  1618. Thank you! It's the Casio Protrek, can't remember which model though. It's a nice non-smart watch.
    2
  1619. Glad to hear you're going to do Ausungate, it's an incredible trek. I would bring quality layers you can trust, whether they are ultralight or not. But ultralight doesn't have to mean, not warm. There are great options out there that are both light and warm. I used a moisture wicking base layer, alpaca wool hoodie, Outdoor Vitals synthetic jacket midlayer, and a also Outdoor Vitals NovaPro puffy jacket. I have a whole gear list in my videos about the Ausungate trek and a follow up video on the gear I used.
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  1620. haha yep that's pretty much how it works!
    2
  1621. haha Kovu absolutely loves the bed!
    2
  1622. You're welcome! I appreciate that.
    2
  1623. haha thank you! The stool jokes are my favorite part.
    2
  1624. It's a really nice cooking setup. Very fast, very efficient. And fairly inexpensive.
    2
  1625. The ability to change it up in different temperatures is a pretty nice feature!
    2
  1626. I have an official criminal record. Not technically a felon. Yeah that was a bit of a flourish.
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  1627. Thank you! I appreciate that. More coming!
    2
  1628. Thanks! I appreciate that.
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  1629. Thanks Mike! I love the little design detail of the logo in the stove. And I chose the Reactor over the Jetboil as I have used the Jetboil a ton but not the Reactor and I wanted more experience. Plus I've got a bunch of guide friends who swear by the Reactor for winter use and snow melting efficiency so I wanted to test it first hand. I was really pleased with how efficient the stove was. It was barely sippin' fuel for a lot of snow melting!
    2
  1630. Glad you watched it on the big screen! I shoot on the Canon R5 and DJI Mini 3 pro.
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  1631. Yep! I'm working on a video that should be out in a few weeks.
    2
  1632. Glad to help!
    2
  1633. Thank you! I think it's important and helpful to share the vulnerable stuff too.
    2
  1634. haha, well these are mostly girth hitched in so you can just taken em off.
    2
  1635. Thank you! We did have a couple mouse invasions but pretty sure they crawled up our wheels and got in through the engine, but not sure! Those are the only entry points that we know about!
    2
  1636. Thank you very much! This is shot on the Canon R5.
    2
  1637. I'm definitely curious about the flick poles.
    2
  1638. Hey thanks! I appreciate that. I'd say yeah, the Access isn't great with moisture management but it's still a really nice tent. I'm happy with it.
    2
  1639. haha, I think it's mostly because it's overwhelmingly unfamiliar for people.
    2
  1640. Nemo making big changes! I'm interested in what they're cookin' up too!
    2
  1641. We did spend one night at 7K feet before hitting the trail but that's still a massive change in just about a day. Some advil probably does help with some symptoms, especially headaches, but nothing beats just good hydration and time to acclimatize.
    2
  1642. Glad to hear it! Definitely felt like I could've added a good bit more weight comfortably (which I'll probably do on the next trip!)
    2
  1643. We had so much fun. We'll definitely do more!
    2
  1644. You prefer using a bear hang over a canister? I think I've switched the other way. And those are good hacks!
    2
  1645. Pretty solid actually! I was rather comfortable. I'm impressed with the pack for sure.
    2
  1646. It's kind of a weird practice!
    2
  1647. I agree. And there are other companies and options. I just know that so many people actually get their backpacking equipment from Amazon so I wanted to see what I could realistically get that is good. But I want to extrapolate this concept to other resources. Thanks for your input!
    2
  1648. Oh nice! That's helpful information!
    2
  1649. I don't have any priors. Interesting thought, I will look into that!
    2
  1650. The biggest thing I'd watch out for is if it's supposed to be rainy. There are several stream crossings that can flash flood, and of course, I wouldn't want to hike the trail in really slick conditions. But otherwise, it's one of the best around!
    2
  1651. Stop trying to influence people.
    2
  1652. Nice tip! Thanks!
    2
  1653. It actually wasn't scripted at all. But I'm glad you like the laid back style!
    2
  1654. haha, that sticker would be for a very niche audience!
    2
  1655. Thank you so much! Colorado did all the hard work though. ;)
    2
  1656. Thank you! Cheers!
    2
  1657. amazing! There's something so satisfying about epoxy woodworking projects.
    2
  1658. Thank you! This goes down as the best backpacking trip I've ever done!
    2
  1659. Thanks! Good cinematography is my goal!
    2
  1660. this is! Alpine Lakes wilderness area. This is Chain lake.
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  1661. I am plenty guilty of having all the super expensive stuff!
    2
  1662. It was spicy but a lot of fun!
    2
  1663. Thanks! Despite what most people think I was able to travel on a very limited budget. I worked at a golf course shining clubs to travel Europe for six months and couchsurfed to save money. I lived super cheap while a guide in Utah then sold my car and possessions to travel South America, then earned some money along the way freelancing. The book Vagabonding by Rolf Potts was a major influence and its very recommended for anyone wanting to do long term travel. You definitely do not have to be ultra wealthy to make it happen!
    2
  1664. You are correct, as long as you bring the water to boil you're good for cooking.
    2
  1665. Kristi reads the comments section so I think she has an inkling of our bromance.
    2
  1666. Thank you! Being my own boss fits my personality. I'm glad you see it that way, it's what I'm hoping to keep bringing!
    2
  1667. I really hope Mystery Ranch keeps making backpacking packs. It's kind of all a mystery (heyo) at the moment. And the black jacket is the Outdoor Vitals Vario. It's a wonderful jacket! https://alnk.to/dWdemwP
    2
  1668. YEAH. I didn't fully anticipate just how much it was going to affect me up there!
    2
  1669. haha! You could always make 1,000 different YouTube accounts and like it on each one. But one's enough, thank you!
    2
  1670. The 2P Nemo weighs 2 lbs 1 oz, the 1P BA Copper Spur weighs 2 lb 2 oz (2P Copper Spur is 2 lb 11 oz) So you get more space with slightly less weight. But the Copper Spur is a super cool tent too!
    2
  1671. I'll be keeping my eye out for those when they are back!
    2
  1672. So far so good! I'm impressed with them!
    1
  1673. Yep! Those are the Fjallraven Keb trousers and they're great!
    1
  1674. that was the best sunset of my life and it was deeply moving!
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  1675. I appreciate the in depth response here. I can totally understand the way this message may be perceived. I certainly intend no disrespect. In fact, it's because I DO respect the people that watch my videos that I'm trying to make this change. I don't want to just put out a video to fulfill my weekly need to post something. And if you've watched my channel from the beginning, I sometimes want to go on a week long backpacking trip and make more of a film out of it. And sometimes I will still just make a video about a stove in my garage. It will continue to be a mix, I just won't necessarily be on the content treadmill. As for how I'm paying for my trip to Patagonia, I'm hosting a group trip for 18 travelers. Running that trip is how I'm paying for the airfare and the cost of the trip. While we're down there my wife and I will make additional videos because it's the most cost effective way to do it. As for Patreon, it's basically a new product I'm offering. I don't intend for YouTube to become a worse place. But for those that want to participate in a community with group chats, behind the scenes stuff, additional content, etc. there's a way to do it. Anyway, thanks for your time. And it's true, we can always count on Becker.
    1
  1676. That's really weird! You should definitely reach out to Mystery Ranch about that and they should make it right.
    1
  1677. So glad to hear it!
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  1678. I'm so glad you find my videos helpful and that you can really take away good information.
    1
  1679. Yeah I started from the top, it's a washboardy dirt road but most anything can make it.
    1
  1680. I'd say the 10F rating is the "limit". Survival rating would be much lower. "Comfort rating" would be more like 25F. I slept in it at 19F (-7C) and was just fine but could tell it was colder than the "comfort rating". Most sleeping bags have three tiers; comfort, limit, and survival. And the advertised rating is generally the "limit", where you can achieve sleep, but any colder and you'll be shivering all night.
    1
  1681. Good point, well, it's a stunning mural!
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  1682. Thank you!
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  1683. Dang, I've heard from a few others that this price is pretty rough for Canadian currency right now. Bummer. This is my only trip I know I'm doing at the moment, although I'm considering a trip in March to Tanzania.
    1
  1684. Thank you! This could be my big break into Hollywood. Fingers crossed!
    1
  1685. It's like Step Brothers and Bridesmaids but for backpacking today!
    1
  1686. I haven't used Ampex but now I want to! Thanks for the rec.
    1
  1687. sweet! people have been chiming in with saw recommendations and that one looks slick!
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  1688. So glad to hear that, it's a great setup.
    1
  1689. I love to hear it! The guides really made the whole experience so memorable for everyone.
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  1690. ha! you know your stuff! I should've gone double thumbs!
    1
  1691. Thank you!
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  1692. true! My liquid fuel stove got stolen out of my car.
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  1693. Washington is no joke! So good.
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  1694. Thank you very much!
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  1695. I won't turn you away! Thank you!
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  1696. well that's a great point! Warm them hands up!
    1
  1697. It's the MSR Access 4 season tent.
    1
  1698. glad to hear some input from the taller crowd! Yeah over 6'4" I don't know of any 1P tent that'll do the trick.
    1
  1699. Used it on a second trip now, and it's pretty slick!
    1
  1700. My eVent compression sack was critical for my sleeping bag as it was suuuper rainy. My Packstack pro kept my clothes and camera equipment dry. One more dry sack for odds and ends that was also helpful especially with how wet it was. Why would I ditch those?
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  1701. The Nemo is still really good but I personally prefer both the new Zenbivy mattresses as they’re more comfortable.
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  1702. For sure. I've had to cache water in the Grand Canyon and some Utah desert hikes.
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  1703. I bought this in North Dakota at a Saddle and Tack shop after I found my sun spot.
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  1704. haha I did! But I'm taking next week off I swear!
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  1705. great to hear! I'm working on it but I'm traveling in Switzerland at the moment and it might not be ready for a bit.
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  1706. I'm pretty sure it's from Govee. They make a bunch of versions but not sure which one that is.
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  1707. For sure! We put all our personal touches into it so it really feels homey in a way a pre-fabbed version cannot do!
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  1708. That's definitely something I strive for!
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  1709. Thank you so much!
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  1710. Thank you! I really geeked out over this one.
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  1711. So glad to hear it!
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  1712.  @pyronymph-868  sweet! Thanks for the recommendations!
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  1713. That was a pizza place in Courmayuer, Italy, which is one of the cities along the trail and I found it to be such a charming part of my whole trip.
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  1714. We bought the stuff daily. Turns out it was the water actually.
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  1715. It's the Hyperlite Camera Pod and it's great. Love the weather protection plus I actually like how it sits on my chest and balances weight better than if it's in my pack.
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  1716. haha, I know my wife Kristi is okay with it. But it was only one trip per year!
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  1717. If you can afford the Kakwa it's certainly a better backpack. But the dropoff from the Kakwa to the Naturehike is not crazy.
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  1718. Sorry, I guess I could've included the actual packing into the pack. So far I really like the Shadowlight, solid pack!
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  1719. My goal with these videos is to help people feel like they are right there on the trail!
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  1720. thank you so much! I appreciate that. It's a lot of work but I get a lot of satisfaction out of making these.
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  1721. haha, yep, she's really talented!
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  1722. whoa, now that would be truly epic!
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  1723. The place is just ridiculous! Gotta go if you can make it.
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  1724. I love to hear that. Thank you!
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  1725. I'm not familiar with the Polar Ranger but Western Mountaineering are very well respected bags.
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  1726. I greatly prefer that style!
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  1727. I really appreciate this. I definitely want to bring fun, creative, and helpful videos to the backpacking and hiking community here. And haha yeah, I wish a tastier beer had this mountain on the can!
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  1728. You're welcome!
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  1729. Thank you for your support! Yeah not many people knew it was owned by a production company. Stoked to be doing this on my own now!
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  1730. I love it, yep! We can always count on Kristi to bring her infectious laugh!
    1
  1731. I did notice it takes longer to boil water in the Ti vs my Vargo Bot. I think if they made the Ti version like their larger Geopress it would solve that.
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  1732. nice! good tip!
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  1733. Dang it! It could've tipped the scales! It's a great hat indeed
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  1734. thank you!
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  1735. thank you!
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  1736. Yep, a few people have noted that, but that's a good tip!
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  1737. Right?! It's not UL but it is quite fun!
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  1738. Yeah props to Cody Townsend, that's pretty wild!
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  1739. Yep, solo trip. I love going solo, I definitely find it relaxing.
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  1740. I was thinking elk except for the fact that it was so low on the tree. Do deer have long hair like that?
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  1741. I could see Coos Light being amenable to mowing the lawn. And that Banff Nalgene is a throwback to my days on Epic Trails, I hosted an episode there and still got the Nalgene bottle to prove it!
    1
  1742. I have tried one of their tents but wasn't particularly impressed. But I think I just need to try more of their stuff.
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  1743. Thank you! And yes, they were bats!
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  1744. We did all the work ourselves other than hiring our neighbor to weld a roof rack. Total materials (and tools we bought) was about $13K USD.
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  1745. What's rule number one?
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  1746. I think our wives might have something to say about that, but I'm more of a buffalo sauce kind of guy.
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  1747. Worst gear of 2024 comin' up! (maybe)
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  1748. Yep! passive heating and cooling is a central idea of earthships. It'll be fun to dive in deeper.
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  1749. Thank you so much!
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  1750. And I'm the boss.
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  1751. ooof! that's not fun!
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  1752. Oh thank you! Good to hear more votes for the gear garage staying.
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  1753. Carve out a little time!
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  1754. Nice! Payson is a cool area.
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  1755. Thank you!
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  1756. Hmm that's a good point about the torso length adjustment
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  1757. interesting! Thanks for the recommendation.
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  1758. I get that wherever is most compressed on a mattress is going to be the weak spot. I mostly slept on my back here and that's when I was more aware of the cold spot at my butt. I also have the Sea to Summit Etherlight Extreme and I think the Nemo is superior.
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  1759. There's nothing quite like the stargazing at the bottom of the Grand Canyon!
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  1760. yay! So glad your here!
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  1761. woof. well that's a poop in the pants! I missed it on the intro!
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  1762. aww thank you! I'm so happy to hear that.
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  1763. Well I do certainly live in a beautiful place! I'm glad to show it off.
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  1764. Glad to hear it!
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  1765. Yeah Jake and Emmet crushed it! Merry Christmas!
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  1766. Thank you!
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  1767. so roomy but somehow still warm!
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  1768. rock solid truth
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  1769. Oh nice! I respect that.
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  1770. haha, fail!
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  1771. Mostly as I am taking my opportunities to get new gear tested properly. Still looove that Zenbivy though.
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  1772. Thank you!
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  1773.  @debbilermond1553  hey that's great to hear! It was my test run so I was a little unsure if I'd like the look of it. I'm pleased with how it turned out!
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  1774. It's true, sadly we weren't able to circle back to that as we ran out of time! Maybe we'll feature that story on the next one!
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  1775. haha it's not for everyone!
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  1776. smart! get your doggo to share the load!
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  1777. It's the Hyperlite Camera Pod. There's a link in the description. I do really like it!
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  1778. yeah that works too! I coulda busted out my air mattress. But this was all part of the fun.
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  1779. Thank you!
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  1780. Whoa, well I'll take that!
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  1781. Oooh that's a score!
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  1782. Yeah that'll be a fun one!
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  1783. amazing! there's a route out there that might be feasible for you. It was such a cool place. Better than I expected for sure!
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  1784. For camping like this, for sure just melt snow. There's no access to running water anyway. If I'm backpacking in freezing temperatures but everything isn't buried under 3 feet of snow, I'd use the Grayl or MSR Guardian as those are more freeze resistant.
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  1785. thanks! and you should do it! It's rather rewarding.
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  1786. Well thank you!
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  1787. Thank you!
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  1788. I don't mind this. I've said it in other videos the ethics of intellectual property is worth considering. But also, I think innovation will happen no matter what. Stealing, borrowing, and building off others ideas is a tale as old as time. It's up to you as a consumer to buy what you want to support.
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  1789. Each season has it's perks!
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  1790. Thank you, I appreciate you!
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  1791. I have the BRS stove and I like it a lot. I've used it for about a year and a half now. But I wanted to try this AOTU stove and I actually think it's pretty dang good. I did notice it's slightly less stable though as you say.
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  1792. I don't know!
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  1793. Thank you! She's a gem and I am very excited for this journey we're on together
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  1794. haha I like the white! But it does pick up some earth tones after a few days!
    1
  1795. too late! Just got married.
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  1796. haha, I wasn't thaaat close! I was about a mile deep.
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  1797. Nice! That's a good skill to practice for sure!
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  1798. That would've been smart if I wanted the extra protection but I wasn't concerned about the forecast and I wanted to more brutal elements for gear testing purposes.
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  1799. wonderful! Glad you found this helpful.
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  1800. Hi! Here ya go! https://www.onxmaps.com/backcountry/r/erichanson
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  1801. I'm still trying to get Dan to go on a big trek with me!
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  1802. There are also some aspens in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona, but nothing quite matches Inner Basin!
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  1803. very true. It's why I framed it like a luxury car. Sure it's super nice, but most people are gonna want a regular old Toyota Corolla.
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  1804. I have 80% confidence you will enjoy them!
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  1805. and?
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  1806. well thank you very much!
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  1807. Dan found me! And yeah the 2P would solve a lot. I'd love to try that version out.
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  1808. Hey Kathleen! I'm pleased to announce that you are one of my giveaway winners! Woohoo! You can message me at media @ erichanson.tv and we can coordinate shipping to you. Congrats!
    1
  1809. Thanks for the comment here, it means a lot!
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  1810. I appreciate that!
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  1811. that's great to hear!
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  1812. Hey ya never know, there are ways to make it happen!
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  1813. haha, so holy. Don't mess with that juju!
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  1814. Well shoot, that would be super cool! I hope to get out there soon!
    1
  1815. I am ashamed! I know this! My first graphic failed before I exported and then I remade one. I blew that!
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  1816. Niiice. That's a great deal!
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  1817. haha thank you!
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  1818. Yes! I think you would do great! I think I might’ve scared some people off but as long as you’re in decent hiking shape you’ll have a great time!
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  1819. Haha, thank you. I am trying to rehabilitate my life after my criminal ways. It's a long road to perdition.
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  1820. well shoot, thank you!
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  1821. I tried the comparable North Face synthetic sleeping bag but I honestly thought it was terrible. It's around $170 but I'd check out the Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20.
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  1822. Much appreciated!✌️
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  1823. As far as I can tell the main difference is that LMNT has more sodium and doesn't use sugar, where Liquid IV uses sugar (although does have a stevia option too). I like the salty taste and with my activity levels I think it's the better match for me.
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  1824. thank you so much. I'm enjoying being on my own here. OV gear is great!
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  1825. This was right at the beginning of December. Kind of a quiet season in between holidays. There were other hikers out there but it was actually pretty quiet.
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  1826. Absolutely, they're the Keen Revel IV Polar boots.
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  1827. and those babies are just the cutest!
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  1828. Thank you very much! I geek out on timelapses.
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  1829. haha, yup! Certain canyons like this just don't have enough soil to bury anything.
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  1830. Nice! The building process was so fun and satisfying. Good luck with the rest of your build!
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  1831. Well I thank you for your well reasoned approach here but there ain't no way Dan gonna beat me even with home court advantage!
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  1832. Thank you!
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  1833. Sorry to hear about your accident, that's rough! But I can confidently say the Bridger 65 is great and I prefer it over the Atmos. It's the most comfortable pack I've used. It excels in weight distribution so I feel confident it would do well for you.
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  1834. We don't have a shower built out. We have used some solar showers and we also use our extendable faucet out the doorway for showering.
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  1835. Those are classics! The tightest parts are actually at the top close to Wire Pass, but nothing dramatically squeezy.
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  1836. Thank you Vytas!
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  1837. Thank you!
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  1838. Mission-Imossible-style grab the airplane and try really hard to not let go.
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  1839. Thank you! It's been an interesting and satisfying transition away from Backpacking TV. I appreciate that you've stuck with me! Here's hoping the world doesn't descend into chaos!
    1
  1840. I think those are fairly similar packs. I've used the Exos and I do prefer the Radix, I think it's a better pack. But if you already have the Exos, I'm not sure you'd find a dramatic difference and you'd probably be better off just keeping what you have.
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  1841. This is a Kalalau Trail. It's as good as it gets!
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  1842. I will probably dive into more budget gear including those you mentioned after the holidays.
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  1843. Well ain't that a hoot. Thank you!
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  1844. aww shucks! Thank you so much!
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  1845. Glad to have you here, thank you! Mario is a wonderful guy.
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  1846. Thank you! My gear evolution continues. Super happy with it.
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  1847. The quilt can be used on its own, or with any combination of other gear. It's the sheet itself that's made to pair with the quilt as it has specific connection hoops to link the two together. That sheet will fit on any 25" wide mattress. No problem using a Big Agnes mattress.
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  1848. I hear ya. But I generally do try to use gear for enough time to get my actual experience out there, not just the marketing speak.
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  1849. huh, that's interesting. Like the cache boxes they provide? He basically said bear canisters in general, not necessarily a brand. He said the Ursacks are not effective against bears (good for rodents though).
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  1850. ha! I bet we would be friends!
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  1851. Absolutely!
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  1852. Congrats! Welcome to the hiking club!
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  1853. haha heck yeah! Free labor? I'll allow it.
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  1854. Thank you so much! I've got Norwegian roots, so it's only a matter of time before I head to Norway. Cheers!
    1
  1855. Cast it into the IMAX!
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  1856. It's such a stunning place!
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  1857. I haven’t heard of them, thanks!
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  1858. For camping, you sure could. Being off the ground would help but you'd still need insulation underneath you. A sleeping bag directly on a cot wouldn't keep you super warm since the down underneath your body gets compressed and therefore doesn't insulate you well.
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  1859. haha we'd love the company!
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  1860. I'm guessing the old owners who've been in the business for many decades were looking to retire.
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  1861. Well that would be a blast for sure!
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  1862. I believe they were invited but just couldn't make it.
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  1863. an all cool stove? Interesting, I like my stoves all hot. JK, alcohol stoves are great but I don't think they're ideal for beginner backpackers. Very slow and finicky to manage. Great for some but I don't think that's best option for the general crowd.
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  1864. haha thanks! I shoot with the Canon R5
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  1865. There were a bunch of people we ran into that were feeling ill around there so we're pretty sure it was a contaminated water source. Nice work getting it done!
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  1866. You're not the first person to recommend I get a hold of Seek Outside packs. I haven't been able to use them yet. But you've given them quite the endorsement! I appreciate it.
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  1867. oh nice! Yeah flying over the peaks and the volcano fields would be quite cool. But it's best to see it on foot!
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  1868.  @josephlakenan1899  I'm so glad you've found these helpful and that you're getting out there!
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  1869. That's a good idea and I will probably do one later this year.
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  1870. My biggest disappointment with this pack is that they didn't incorporate the Bridger running vest straps. I hope they find a way to incorporate that as you say!
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  1871. haha yeah I understand the aversion to white! It looks real nice while new! But in a year? probably will be a nice lovely brown.
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  1872. Haha great suggestion!
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  1873. Nice, thanks for the comparisons.
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  1874. thank you for appreciating
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  1875. You're welcome!
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  1876. this video is best savored on a wrist watch.
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  1877. that sounds very not fun! But also memorable!
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  1878. Thank you so much! I was about a mile deep and that guy had been out all day. It was pretty funny and startling! Lizard Head is a super cool area!
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  1879. Thanks! I think YouTube is changing and people don't subscribe like they used to because YouTube just presents videos they are interested in. I still hope to grow with subscribers though!
    1
  1880. I'm hoping to try that one soon!
    1
  1881. Thank you!
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  1882. I am finding it funny how many people who love the outdoors also love woodworking. So much crossover!
    1
  1883. Yup! That white backpack isn't quite so white...
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  1884. haha thanks Karissa! Always good to brush up on those language skills! (The video isn't actually sponsored by Duolingo😂)
    1
  1885. well shucks, I'll take that! But tell that to my knees!
    1
  1886. well shoot dang, thank you! I love Sweden.
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  1887. I think the Aegismax bag is in the same ballpark as the Kelty Cosmic 20. It's a nice warm and light bag, but it's a tiny bit cramped. Opt for the size long if you're about 6' tall.
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  1888. Muchas gracias Arnold!
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  1889. That's true. MR could really improve that across their pack lineup.
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  1890. whoa, thats an impressive body guard you've got there!
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  1891. Cool! Yeah I'd like to do that. I need more inclement weather for that one!
    1
  1892. No not really. Some wandering wildlife but nothing concerning!
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  1893. Thank you!
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  1894. You cannot imprison me to that fate.
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  1895. Are you comparing the weight of the narrow mummy shaped NXT (16 ounces) to the Nemo wide with inflation sack (25 ounces)? The mummy shaped Nemo Extreme is 18 ounces.
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  1896. ha! well said! That's rather interesting I'd probably like that guy! Who is it?
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  1897. Yup! Tensor Extreme is very impressive, super warm, no cold spots, and incredibly light and packable. Great innovation. Sleeping bag is also great. I was toasty warm!
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  1898. The stove just isn't connecting to the fuel canister properly? Does fuel come out when you open the valve and it just doesn't ignite? That sounds very strange.
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  1899. Thank you so much! I'll be doing that bacon white corn rice meal again!
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  1900. haha your life is better now. Your welcome!
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  1901. Ugh. Absolutely. I may have had one that was just brutal. I ate it. But I did not enjoy it!
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  1902. It's reeeal long! But so good!
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  1903. Thank you so much Tony!
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  1904. I loove the colors out there, especially with that jacket.
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  1905. Because it looks sexy! Plus you can add the color of the landscape to it as you go!
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  1906. the main purpose of the sheet is to eliminate drafts, and it does it very well! You can get the one in the video here: https://alnk.to/9Ie8Ijc
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  1907. The Zenbivy quilt attaches to the sheet and that does an amazing job of eliminating drafts, so it's not like sleeping with your bag open. That giant green jacket is from Norrona ( the exact model is sadly discontinued) but this one is very close: https://bit.ly/482WcE0
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  1908. hmmm. interesting.
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  1909. Hey! I have the SUUNTO Race. I enjoy having it. It's got all the fun functions and I definitely appreciate the data!
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  1910. Thank you so much! I'm working on honing this style in, it's my favorite to create!
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  1911. I'm excited to use it more. It was great on the trail. More info coming soon!
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  1912. great minds think alike! And that's amazing, enjoy your evening in South Africa!
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  1913. yeah we were wearing neoprene socks for days 2 and 3
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  1914. Thank you! We've loved it so much. Many more adventures to come!
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  1915.  @LogheadAdventures  I'm sorry I haven't been better about responding to your comments, I appreciate you!
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  1916. I have never heard of these places, are you talking about Delaware like in the US?
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  1917. I've been using the Keen Revel IV Polar boots rated to -40F and they're very good. Super happy with them and they're not super expensive.
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  1918. Great! Enjoy it out there!
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  1919. Thank you! It's amazing how it changes through the seasons. It's. special place!
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  1920. You're welcome! It's a good question.
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  1921. Thank you! The rivnut tool and the Kreg jig are two of my favorite tools! Wish we would've invested in a track saw though! We loove our windows although we wish we would've chosen a window we can open for more ventilation on the door panel.
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  1922.  @Josephhikes  yes once you add in the side pockets and the generous front stuff pocket I think you'd be looking at 55+ total capacity.
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  1923. Thank you!!
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  1924. I'd say go for the Nemo Riff or their series of "spoon shaped" bags. They work like mummy bags but have much more room in them and are great!
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  1925. Thanks! I should have done that!
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  1926. I like that it has the spot to add a strap. That's even more efficient than the dots!
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  1927. Great! Enjoy! They're cool devices.
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  1928. it was cool how much people on Kauai perked up after hearing we'd done the trail, as I guess yeah, not many people have done it. But it's soo special!
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  1929. Thank you so much!
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  1930. Sweet! I'm curious to give the Obsidian a try. I appreciate the review!
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  1931. I haven't used any of Gossamer Gear's packs, so I can't really say much. Sorry!
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  1932. haha that's funny.
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  1933. Thank you! It's a fun place to photograph.
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  1934. perfect! I think that's a pretty common experience. Thanks for subscribing!
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  1935. Thank you! This was a fun one. A trash bag is a very helpful ultra cheap option to have on hand for extra protection.
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  1936. Haha, whoops!
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  1937. Thanks for the recommendation!
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  1938. These are my Fjallraven Keb Agile trousers and they're my faaaavorite.
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  1939. she is stunning in every way!
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  1940. those fall colors in the mountain were so good! Glad I could share some knowledge too. That was fun for me.
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  1941. haha, no. It was admiration!
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  1942. I think the vertical baffle orientation is generally pretty comfortable which is why I liked the Big Agnes Rapide and Zenbivy Lightbed so much.
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  1943. thank you! yeah I see the logic in that. I wouldn't mind making an occasional table and auctioning it off.
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  1944. Glad to hear this is helpful! If you're thinking about doing some cold camping, start with something mild and manageable and just keep practicing. It's amazing how just a few experiences can get you feeling quite competent. And nope, I haven't used the REI Flash. Seems like a solid option though.
    1
  1945. I haven't used the XTherm or any Thermarest for about two years. That's why I didn't talk about them. I do need to use them again as they have been in the biz since the beginning!
    1
  1946. Thanks Devin! It was great to backpack with you. Let's cook up another!
    1
  1947. Well I'll take that! Thank you!
    1
  1948. Thanks for the tips! Having not been a thru hiker, I’m definitely still learning this art form.
    1
  1949. You are very welcome!
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  1950. New Zealand south island is one of my favorite places. Of course you can't go wrong with Spain either. And thanks!
    1
  1951. True. I was concerned about making a cold sink but ultimately I don't think it created problems.
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  1952. Thank you!
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  1953. haha excellent!
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  1954. I loved it. Really interesting book. I love a good survival tale!
    1
  1955. wait wait wait, the Nickelback guy?! I don't know how I feel about that.
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  1956. haha that's great! no fights needed.
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  1957. Yeah that's a bummer. I guess I should've talked through the supply chain! Hope it comes back quick.
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  1958. Thank you so much!
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  1959. Thank you so much!
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  1960. Why do you think I stumbled so many times on the trail?!
    1
  1961. ha, they're great right?! I needed to pick up a pair of sunglasses in El Chalten and I was gonna buy those for me! But they fit Kristi way better, so anyway, they're some random brand we got in Argentina!
    1
  1962. Thank you so much!
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  1963. You're welcome!
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  1964. There will be more! Glad to hear it.
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  1965. I had multiple pairs of socks and a second pair of shoes to change into at camp. That made a huge difference. Luckily I didn't get any blisters or have foot problems other than cold feet that one morning!
    1
  1966. thanks!
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  1967. The nearest big peak behind me was Gladstone (13,919 ft) , then Mt Wilson (14,252), then El Diente (14,165). All beautiful peaks!
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  1968. haha I'm just scouting locations to hide these days!
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  1969. Love the pristine snow out there.
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  1970. Nice! Enjoy it out there.
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  1971. I wanted the exposure for the views and to better test some of my equipment.
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  1972. You're welcome!
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  1973. I love hearing that. Definitely not ditching the gear garage altogether, just small changes so I can still use my garage for it's other purpose, being a woodshop!
    1
  1974. Thank you so much! There will be an occasional mix of other stuff. But backpacking will be the core stuff for quite some time.
    1
  1975. Yes we had loads of fun! I think we're a pretty good fit for each other. Thanks! And I've updated the link, not sure what happened there. But here it is too: https://www.youtube.com/@kristirauckis
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  1976. I have not tried it, but I do want to get a better bed solution for Kovu so I'm looking. The Klymit option looks pretty interesting.
    1
  1977. Will do! Always on the lookout for good coffee!
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  1978. 100% bromance
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  1979. Well, I have only just started using it and as I show in the video, I promptly lost my phone! So I had no real way to test it. So at this point, inconclusive. I definitely need more time.
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  1980. I love hearing that. Cheers!
    1
  1981. I would imagine these pads perform better with more air inside, but I don't know! It's still a pretty warm mattress though.
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  1982. I love that, El Chalten is ridiculous!
    1
  1983. Hey Vytas! I look forward to seeing you! Ask away!
    1
  1984. I'm sure you'll see more of us!
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  1985. They can't fly in the dark? How am I just learning this??
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  1986. I spare no expense if it means my wife will actually enjoy backpacking!
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  1987. Oh man the Sunshine Coast Trail episode, that takes me back! That was a fun one to the Tin Hat Hut!
    1
  1988. It's in Baja. Incredible place!
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  1989. I could see that, but I haven't heard that term around these parts.
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  1990. It sounds like you have a different style than me, that's cool! It's true I wanted to be out in the open to have better views, for YouTube yes, but also because I wanted to actually see the mountains and not just a cluster of trees. Being in the trees is certainly more protected. But I also wanted to gain experience building things with snow so I can grow my skills. Also, those snow stakes weigh a few grams more than regular tent stakes, why would you not want good anchors? If conditions really turned I wouldn't want to count just on my gear or me weighing the tent down.
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  1991. haha yes! We'll go find my phone and get redemption!
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  1992. Hey @timmytimms5172 Congrats! You are one of the random winners! email me at media @ erichanson.tv and we coordinate shipping the gear. Woohoo!
    1
  1993. I quite impressed with it, especially at the price. Overall, I think there are some better packs, but it's hard to beat the combination of price, comfort, weight, and overall usability.
    1
  1994. I love that! Thanks!
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  1995. basically!
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  1996. It's the Canon R5 II, unfortunately we were filming when it was getting dark.
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  1997. Good point! I gotta check that thing out.
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  1998. right on! that sounds lovely.
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  1999. Well thank you! It's such a grand landscape that it'll never fully be captured in a camera. But we can try!
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  2000. With a combined R5 you should be good depending on actual conditions of course. -4 C isn't a super cold bag but adding the liner will definitely help. It's a great way to get your system workable for winter conditions. But that being said, I just got the new Nemo R8.5 mattress and I'm reeaaally excited to use it as that'll definitely make a difference over an R5 mattress.
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  2001. If you can petition YouTube that would be great! haha, I appreciate the sentiment. Just gotta keep going!
    1
  2002. I have found that to be true with the Campingmoon. But oddly, I have found the opposite with the Soto Windmaster. It doesn't ignite unless it's all the way up.
    1
  2003. I like where your hearts at.
    1
  2004. I hope it endures! Dana Designs basically became Mystery Ranch, same guy.
    1
  2005. Oooh la la! You're such a tease @thetaysonwhittaker!
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  2006. haha well then I could learn from you! I'm far from a professional woodworker.
    1
  2007. woohoo that's great to hear!
    1
  2008. It's redirecting to an alternative tent because the Granite sold out today.
    1
  2009. I still learn stuff every trip! Happy to share.
    1
  2010. Now I'm curious!
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  2011. thank you so much! We have so much overlap, that's so cool! I appreciate you.
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  2012. I will definitely make one or two videos on the Peru trip. Once Patagonia rolls around I will certainly do something there too! Too grand of locations to not film!
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  2013. hmm. interesting. thanks!
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  2014. he can be very demanding
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  2015. ha, yeah it's pretty epic down there!
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  2016. You're right. Generally I've been trying to do that but it totally slipped my mind this time. Sorry!
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  2017. haha, I love that he didn't even acknowledge it.
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  2018. thank you!
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  2019. I'll take it!
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  2020. Yes! Glad to hear it.
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  2021. That's super frustrating! And yeah, since my tear was on top, it likely came from how I roll it while it's flipped over.
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  2022. Ha! See you on the trails!
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  2023. You're welcome! They're fun to do.
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  2024. haha I was definitely kicking myself for not bringing my Insta360, woulda been perfect for this one. Feel free to ship me gifts any time there buddy!
    1
  2025. I've been on the Penine Way in the past and was really impressed by it, very endearing trail. I absolutely want to get up to the Lake District and up into Scotland. I miss the scones of the UK!
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  2026. haha you're welcome! You'll love it.
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  2027. Why didn't I get it sooner?!
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  2028. thank you!
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  2029. ha, thanks Vytas!
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  2030. Out of all those I prefer the Aeros Down pillow. For side sleepers I'd look into the Zenbivy pillow. It's a combo inflatable bladder with a down topper and is "taller" so if you're on your side your head is higher and at a better angle. At least that's been my expereince.
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  2031. depends on the location. It's still a good idea to keep food away from your tent but if bears are hibernating you're mostly concerned with rodents.
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  2032. Thank you so much! I was happy for an incident-free journey.
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  2033. I love the perspective he brings as a scout master. And yeah, a 55L pack on an 80 pound body is wild! But that's the way of it.
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  2034. it ended up being a good bit!
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  2035. Excellent! That's great to hear!
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  2036. Thank you! Yeah, I've had help along the way and it's fun to pass it along to others!
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  2037. I'm with ya! The only downside is that sometimes it annoyingly rubs my backpack.
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  2038. I love me a good timelapse!
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  2039. so nice I had to show it thrice!
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  2040. OH yeah. I have done some parts of that one and had an even bigger beat down! Amazing place though.
    1
  2041. Dang it. I knew I should've packed the Nemo!
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  2042. yeehaw!
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  2043. That's my recipe! Glad you liked it.
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  2044. Norwegian actually. And thank you! Wedding was so good!
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  2045. heyo! That's unfortunate to hear.
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  2046. No sponsorship at all on the trip. I just have accumulated a lot of MSR gear over the years. I have more diversity of brands for 3 season gear.
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  2047. erm. nope!
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  2048. I'll be thinking about that one for a while
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  2049. I'm honored! Thank you!
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  2050. merp.
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  2051. Well thank you! Anything in particular you enjoyed more about this one?
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  2052. That was my hope!
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  2053. thanks, you still have time! Get out there✌️
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  2054. Thanks Devin! I got chills too, but it may have just been that it was really windy and col.
    1
  2055. That absolutely blows my mind! It became even more mind blowing after hiking it.
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  2056. aww thanks! I appreciate that. That would be great to meet you on a trip someday!
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  2057. My mind doesn't comprehend how these landscapes are real. They are so dramatic they seem fake. And yet, there they are!
    1
  2058. he's in trouble!
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  2059. haha I did just get one!
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  2060. I love that. That's my goal with videos like this!
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  2061. The whole time I was just talking to you Barak!
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  2062. I've been up in Swedish Lapland a little and really enjoyed my time there. I'd absolutely love to explore the area you're talking about.
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  2063. You're welcome!
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  2064. haha, just by a smidge!
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  2065. Was originally planning on it but before I left avalanche danger was extreme so I decided to snowshoe. Still could've but I didn't even bring my skis. I regretted it.
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  2066. Thank you so much!
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  2067. I keep it spicy! ha!
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  2068. Thank you! Yeah, Banff is just crazy beautiful.
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  2069. haha, I hope people get that I say that tongue in cheek!
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  2070. haha bad experiences with the breakfast hash?! I thought it was decent. Not as good as Pinnacle! This stretch of the CT is amazing and you could definitely take a dog. I didn't see any cattle.
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  2071. It seems like all the cool kids are doing that!
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  2072. Well shoot, thank you so much for this lovely comment! It's a lot to juggle right now but life is very sweet. And yes! I swapped out the stool for the chair and it was a great decision!
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  2073. That’s a good deal!
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  2074. Thank you!
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  2075. The cuisine of Patagonia, both Chile and Argentina were lovely! We ate really well, especially the meats! On trail we primarily ate Pinnacle foods, which are my favorite backpacking meals.
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  2076. aw shucks! Thank you!
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  2077. I'm sure the food enjoyed the excursion!
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  2078. haha. yes, they are very pricey!
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  2079. Hi Briar, feel free to reach out to me at my address listed in the "About" section of my YouTube channel.
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  2080. glad you enjoyed it!
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  2081. Nice! Get out there and get after it!
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  2082. there will be more coming!
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  2083. buongiorno!
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  2084. Thank you so much!
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  2085. are you thanking me? Or YouTube? haha
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  2086. Whaaaat? Thats a first I've heard anyone hate em. Give em away or sell em!
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  2087. True! It would've been perfect. I do actually have backcountry skis but I was hesitant to bring them because avalanche conditions were so high I didn't know if I'd go out at all. And I was traveling in my van and I don't have a good way to mount them. Hoping to fix that soon!
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  2088. great! will do!
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  2089. It's definitely possible. I don't think it'll go that way, but who knows!
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  2090. Fun! Well maybe I'll see you out there!
    1
  2091. People being surprised by Rainer's buffness is the theme of the video really.
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  2092. He's Border Collie, Aussie, and Blue Heeler. He's a wonderful dog!
    1
  2093. Thank you!
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  2094. I appreciate that. I've been mulling over doing something like a membership or a Patreon type thing.
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  2095. So glad to hear it! We like making videos and hanging out!
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  2096. Well shucks! I appreciate this so much!
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  2097. Thank you so much Peter! And don't worry. I'll still make mostly hiking/camping videos. More coming!
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  2098. Nice! I definitely appreciate the gear recommendations!
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  2099. Absolutely. It's a tiny add on for massive comfort.
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  2100. haha well that's an interesting question! So is the mountain lion attacking me? In that case I'd choose the tick. But if it's just in my general area, I'd go with mountain lion.
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  2101. plenty of shenanigans!
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  2102. You're too kind! I appreciate that.
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  2103. Whoops I forgot to put that in the description! It's the Hyperlite Camera Pod (large) https://bit.ly/3QCa3MF It's sooooo helpful!
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  2104. Great to hear! It's a really good pack, the more I use it the more I'm impressed with it.
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  2105. Well thank you very much! Very honored to hear you say that. Glad you enjoyed my work!
    1
  2106. that's my pack!
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  2107. I think you can technically rig it to use that way, but I'd say mostly no. At least not in a practical comfortable way.
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  2108. Well that would have been lovely!
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  2109. it's ultra cozy, very positive sleep experience.
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  2110. Yeah I know I just saw her news! I'm kind of paranoid now.
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  2111. haha, I may have mixed up the lad / lass pronouns. whoops!
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  2112. Do you know if you got the newly released version of the Rapide? Or an older model? Newer ones are supposedly trimmed down.
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  2113. thank you! I'll take that!
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  2114. The insulated version is not much better than the uninsulated version. It markets itself as 4+ R value but it's been tested to be only about 2. For the $80+ it costs I'd go for other options.
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  2115. haha exactly!
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  2116. Over 8K feet is usually where people start to really feel adverse affects of altitude and can get sick. If you're able to spend a good amount of time there your body can adjust and you'll be able to hike and enjoy yourself.
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  2117. You rubbed off on us I suppose!
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  2118. Proper food storage is important out here!
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  2119. Thank you!
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  2120. Oooh that's a score!
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  2121. Much appreciated!
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  2122. Thank you! We had a blast
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  2123. Thank you so much!
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  2124. Hey! Thanks for the comment here. What you experience is definitely not the norm for most people. And I would say emphatically DON'T get the Zenbivy, or anything I have here. You need something of an expedition bag if you're going to be in 0F to -20F temperatures. I have used the Marmot ColMembrane -20F bag and the Nemo Sonic -20, both are great but even that might not be sufficient. My coldest ever is -10F in the Marmot ColMembrane and it held up, but it was still pretty cold! For comparison I've had the Zenbivy down to 19F and it was chilly, mostly because I needed a warmer sleeping mat, but still.
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  2125. I think I know the area you're talking about. That's so cool! That would be really interesting to volunteer in the Grand Canyon.
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  2126. haha! Yeah I might've ingested some undesirable chemicals. Oops!
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  2127. Great to meet you out there David!
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  2128. potentially! I expected the snow to be deeper and was planning on building more walls but it was impractical with the amount of snow available.
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  2129. You're so welcome!
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  2130. I love being out there. I was surprised there weren't any wild flowers, I think I was a week too early for that.
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  2131. I love the sound element of outdoor experiences and try to bring that into the videos, glad that hit you!
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  2132. oooh that's a really interesting one. Communicating with partners is a really important thing, and nobody wants to feel like a burden so it's common to feel like you just need to tough it out. But ultimately that can be even more dangerous!
    1
  2133. I think it'll loosen up. We'll see.
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  2134. To backpack the Superstitions? November thru March is best. Or in general? Ideal backpacking season depends on the area for sure, but I'd say if you can time it with mild temps soon, before the bugs and mosquitos get really intense, that's the best! But basically there are great year round options as long as you're prepared for the environment.
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  2135. Absolutely!
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  2136. I have not, but it's identical size and many commenters here say that it does indeed fit and I certainly expect that to be true.
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  2137. I graduated in 2006 so it was set for that summer. I didn't follow through on the interview as I'd already made the decision to travel the week I graduated.
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  2138. haha, so crunchy!
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  2139. Thank you! And it's a great way to spend some time if you're ever forced to go!
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  2140. If one only watches this video, I can see how you'd come to that conclusion. But that's not my intention. I made three other videos as a part of this series which spend time the whole time showing off how gorgeous Argentine Patagonia is. That's why this intro is about the other parts of Argentina which are more bleak looking. I invite you to watch something else from my Patagonia series that gives a lot of love to Argentina. Thanks for your time!
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  2141. Interesting, I'll have to check those out! Thanks!
    1
  2142. It's understandable. Our jobs are basically to take the newest (often priciest stuff) out for testing.
    1
  2143. Sorry to hear that, the music only lasts about 30 seconds.
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  2144. thank you so much!
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  2145. Thank you! I'll be hosting another trip in July, details are coming soon.
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  2146. Soulful and meditative, glad you enjoyed it! And maybe? haha, I do love me some Pinnacle foods.
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  2147. Well shoot dang. I am honored! Thank you so much!
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  2148. Whoa, well thank you so much!
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  2149. Thanks! I appreciate that. Enjoy those Ohio winters!
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  2150. I did! And I was happy for it.
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  2151. ha! kind of a weird space, but yep!
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  2152. It's cool how I think each of our professional experiences are not just for people wanting to be YouTubers. I think it's good advice for anyone as they emerge in any professional field.
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  2153. Thank you! It was a great time.
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  2154. Assinaboine is definitely one I want to do! Enjoy it!
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  2155. haha wow! That downside is a little tough to predict though! :)
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  2156. Nice! I hear good things about that one
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  2157. Great to hear! It's a bit of an experiment.
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  2158. well shoot, thank you very much!
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  2159. Cold air definitely settles into "cold sinks", so yes I believe your trick would work!
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  2160. yeah I'll have to do another when Miranda isn't doing a crazy YouTubers pick her gear trip.
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  2161. right on! Thank you!
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  2162. They kitted me out with winter gear years ago and it's still going strong.
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  2163. from what I understand the less you pronounce anything the more accurate.
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  2164. yeah you could be more limited in campsite selection
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  2165. I think it's too quick to say it's an overrated mattress. That's a bummer you didn't enjoy it, especially for such an expensive mattress. But I genuinely was warm and comfortable on it and was impressed with it. I will be more testing in before I come to true conclusions.
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  2166. haha, when you say noise, do you mean me talking?! JK, thanks!
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  2167. Best video? That's high praise! Thank you.
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  2168. whoa, gneiss! See what I did there?
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  2169. Cheserys lake. It's gorgeous!
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  2170. that's the plan!
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  2171. I think you might be right on how it clogged. I like the coffee maker cleaner idea!
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  2172. I love those hoodies. I'm gonna pour one out for them.
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  2173. yes! I'm definitely on the lookout for cool feathers.
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  2174. Yep, I have a nice stock pile of Mystery Ranch packs. Looks like those might become collectors items!
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  2175. haha thanks! We did get out for a lil' hike right after we got married! But mostly for photos. We will do some backpacking on our honeymoon!
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  2176. I thought the same thing! Although I think the vast majority of those were actually satellites. Still crazy to me how much is in our skies ever over the most remote parts of our planet.
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  2177. Thank you! Yeah I will do a follow up about the trip in the spring.
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  2178. Thank you! Cheers!
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  2179. thank you! I sleep like a baby out there.
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  2180. Thank you!
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  2181. I hope to keep doing one or two per year, they are a lot of fun!
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  2182. 1. Mostly no. I've dabbled in some diy projects but mostly no real experience. Just learned on the fly. 2. No upgrade on the suspension. Did get better / bigger tires. Would love to upgrade the suspension later but we've been reasonably fine with the stock suspension. 3. Lots of research especially on the electrical. I probably watched 100 hours of electrical videos as well as lots of consulting with an electrical engineer. For other stuff we watched another 100 hours of YouTube videos on general van building for ideas and research.
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  2183. Nice! Where are you headed on your hike?
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  2184. I've noticed you really are not a fan of Zenbivy. That's cool. But I don't know what the problem is with duck down. All I know is their sleep systems are very warm and comfortable.
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  2185. Aww thank you so much Karim! It was so fun to travel with you in Patagonia. You would’ve lost your mind here. So much to see!
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  2186. hmmm. That could be!
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  2187. This is definitely my favorite. Most epic location, trials and tribulations, and a wonderful partner to suffer through it with!
    1
  2188. I have a link in the description for the M!GO bottles but Miranda has coordinated such a successful early launch that the first batch of bottles are currently sold out. More are coming though!
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  2189. amazing. We're looking at doing a blend of earth ship / earth bag / semi-modern construction. Good luck on your journey!
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  2190. They're the best!
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  2191. Nice! I haven't used those but I've heard good things.
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  2192. If my boots were colder I would've done something to heat them up. My toes were chilly but not concerningly so.
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  2193. right?! It would have been nice for sure.
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  2194. I've been using the Kelty Cosmis 20 and it's been really good! I think they are a perfectly good option at a modest budget.
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  2195. Weird. I learn from you!
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  2196. We have some fun together!
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  2197. analog is still great to have and use.
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  2198. Much appreciated!
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  2199. So glad to hear it! Thanks!
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  2200. haha!
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  2201. Thank you! I appreciate that.
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  2202. I'd love to hear what you think after you try it out!
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  2203. I don't expect everyone to always be interested in the topics I want to talk about. Hope you like the next one!
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  2204. danke!
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  2205. I do enjoy the spicey mango chili! That is a fun flavor! Greetings neighbor!
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  2206. I haven't tried aluminum foil. That's cool.
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  2207. Nice! How old is your kid?
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  2208. Aw thank you!
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  2209. Thank you so much!
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  2210. Thank you! I'm so excited for this new journey.
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  2211. Interesting. I haven't noticed the Tensors being slippery.
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  2212. Thanks! Feelin' the inspo?
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  2213. You are very welcome!
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  2214. woodworking IS cool!
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  2215. Thank you very much! I appreciate that. Merry Christmas!
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  2216. haha, hmmm. Sabotage?
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  2217. I'll take that any day of the week!
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  2218. thank you! Glad you're enjoying, more to come!
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  2219. Thank you!
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  2220. haha, it'll be our little secret!
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  2221. That's true. Good point!
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  2222. Thank you! Nice, might have to try out the Carona.
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  2223. haha yep! Thank you and happy holidays to you too!
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  2224. aww thank you! I'm definitely trying to bring some good cinema to the hiking YT world.
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  2225. Well thanks! I'm enjoying diving into this style of video more.
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  2226. That's a good call!
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  2227. I might cover this in the future. Short answer is X-mid pro is best for ultralight purposes, very hard to beat but is pricey. X-mid is lower price and does better with condensation and moisture management. If $600 seems like no big deal I'd go pro. Otherwise the regular is great especially for the price.
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  2228. I'm excited about what Durston is doing. They look great. I just haven't had the opportunity to use a pack yet.
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  2229. Glad to hear it! I mentioned it offhand but I could've easily dropped the propped open side of the tarp for more protection. I wanted to be able to look out and see the sky.
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  2230. Appalachian Gear Company, sadly they seemed to go out of business this summer.
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  2231. Nice. I'm just about to take the Kakwa pack out for my first trip with it. I've heard good things. Radix is great and I'm sure you'd be happy with but if you're really committed to going ultralight than the Kakwa is probably better.
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  2232. aww shucks, thanks! Yes it would've been a great idea to use some reflectix under the fuel canister but it still performed really well anyway.
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  2233. Thank you for being here!
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  2234. shucks, thank you!
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  2235. thank you!
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  2236. yeah this was actually why I didn't name my channel something outdoorsy. I wanted to have more freedom to expand into whatever. I think you're right about how it will likely shift but that it's all good.
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  2237. ha! This definitely made me laugh.
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  2238. Glad to hear it!
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  2239. I think if you're under 40 lbs consistently I'd go with the Radix. And it can handle up to about 45 before you'd really be better off in the Bridger.
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  2240. Thanks Sheila! I always appreciate you support,, even on videos that aren't your preference.
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  2241. Nice! Adding quilts and bags together is a great way to avoid buying a true winter sleeping bag.
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  2242. I did take it off and patched it with Seam Seal. Not sure if that's going to be any better but it's held up so far.
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  2243. Thank you!
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  2244. Thank you! Cheers!
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  2245. The thing with sleeping bags like that is that you can likely achieve the same warmth rating of really expensive bags, they just need more insulating material to get there. Sounds like that's what you have. And for the stoves, I haven't gotten into the alcohol stoves but if you like them, that's awesome!
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  2246. Ski jackets are great for what you're describing. But I wouldn't recommend them for backpacking. They're way too bulky and heavy. Even though my giant puffy can look silly, they're incredibly light, compact, and warm.
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  2247. nice work!
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  2248. I'm so glad to hear this. I think so many people have found wonderful inspiration to get out there and explore because of Miranda. I'm lucky to call Miranda and Rainer friends!
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  2249. Thank you! Most people go Southbound but I wanted to end high at the pass. Super fun route. Go get it!
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  2250. Do you get a perfect pitch on uneven ground?
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  2251. I’m honored! That’s what I’m striving for!
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  2252. Thank you so much!
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  2253. haha yeah, buckskin can feel a little claustrophobic. But I love it!
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  2254. I do think it's a really solid pack, especially at the price.
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  2255. Thank you! I'm on the lookout for people documenting their off-grid lifestyle really well.
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  2256. One of the best trails ever!
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  2257. You're welcome!
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  2258. haha yes! Not quite as good as your Mike Tyson baseball player, but it got the job done.
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  2259. that's a good idea!
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  2260. Thanks! It's the DJI Mini 3 Pro.
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  2261. I'm like an onion. I've got layers and I'll make ya cry!
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  2262. Thank you! I hiked this in September of last year. Perfect time of year to do it. I have another video on the logistics of this trip if you’re interested.
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  2263. Thank you! I checked out Erik's stuff. Really cool. Thanks for the recommendation!
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  2264. Well shoot, thank you!
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  2265. The Riff is a great bag! I've used that one a lot and I think it's really solid. I haven't used the Disco so I don't know what the differences are. Kelty Cosmic 20 is a solid budget bag but I haven't used the Ultra version. Although it looks like a really solid bag at a nice price. If money doesn't matter I'd go for the Riff.
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  2266. Thank you! I really like to make fun of Dan.
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  2267. haha it totally surprised me!
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  2268. I'm glad to shine a light on a company doing good things. I hope the Granite comes back in stock soon!
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  2269. it was truly unreal being there!
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  2270. I've invoiced him but he refuses to pay!
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  2271. That's pretty rough! Sleeping right one the ground is not fun. Sooner or later these kinds of things happen.
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  2272. welcome!
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  2273. I'm not sure if I'll host another group trip to Iceland because it's fairly expensive. But I'd absolutely go back! It's a magical country.
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  2274. it's a beautiful place! You and many others have pointed out that I should've been in the trees for protection, which is true if I was looking for the most protection from the elements, but that wasn't what I was going for. Weather forecast was good and I wanted to see how my gear would hold up. I was actually looking for the coldest possible place!
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  2275. No it’s an ND filter
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  2276. It's one of the best treks for a reason! I absolutely loved my time there. Thanks!
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  2277. haha I'm tryin!
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  2278. You watched this at your dentist? huh, well thanks! glad to have some non hikers too!
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  2279. Thank you so much!
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  2280. I love that little design aspect of the MSR reactor. And no, I didn't bring a macro lens but I have the 15-35 RF lens that is niiice.
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  2281. shucks, this keeps poppin' up. Well I'm glad to hear it! Guess I can't change it too much.
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  2282. true. But I still like seeing MR shed some weight from their packs while still focusing on a good, comfortable carry.
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  2283. good idea!
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  2284. Yes! Mother Nature is the ultimate teacher like you say.
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  2285. It's such a great trail, I hope you can do it soon!
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  2286. Thank you!
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  2287. well thank you so very much! I'm honored that people have learned from me.
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  2288. I appreciate the vote! I haven't heard many complaints around EE gear but it helps to hear people's unpleasant experiences.
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  2289. That's what I love to hear!
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  2290. Yep! I'd say you can be comfortable in this sleeping bag in temperatures above 35-40 fahrenheit. Good bag for low price.
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  2291. Sleet after snow? That's rough! That's way harder than just pure snow. Good lessons in there for you!
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  2292. Glad you enjoyed it!
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  2293. haha I didn't include the med evac or the ranger run-ins here. This was all about the more tranquil, peaceful side of the trip that got overshadowed with all the other stuff that happened.
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  2294. Thank you! Dan is a good guy.
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  2295. Thank you!
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  2296. I try not to pay attention to what other reviewers say about gear so I can form my own opinions. But yeah, I definitely like this pack!
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  2297. haha, that's frustrating. But rest assured (no pun intended) you got yourself a great mattress!
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  2298. Thank you! I really enjoy making these kinds of videos.
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  2299. Yeah sorry about that, I usually try to add metric but sometimes I just forget. Glad my channel is helpful!
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  2300. aww thank you so much! Glad you're here!
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  2301. thank you! I have a lot of fun collaborating with other good people!
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  2302. Thank you! I'm only familiar with the TarpTent Rainbow and that one is really cool. And yeah, Zenbivy is the way to go if you can fork out the cash!
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  2303. For the whole trip? Or just where we camped in El Chalten / Glaciers National Park?
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  2304. Thank you! I appreciate that.
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  2305. That's a beautiful area and waking up to elk bugling would be pretty memorable!
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  2306. I think it's sharp enough that it *could cut a steak. Will it do it properly? Not sure. I've definitely used it to cut cured meats though.
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  2307. I haven't used Natural Atlas and I'm not super familiar with it, but it looks like it's a map / field guide where a community will log and input data especially around wildlife sightings. Which sounds pretty cool, but I'm guessing that the map, terrain, and trail functions are not going to be on par with OnX. If you want to do a lot of wildlife/bird watching then that might be a better option. But I think for purely hiking/backpacking/etc the OnX is the best I know of.
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  2308. not yet, looking to get some Teton gear to test soon.
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  2309. true, but also people tend to buy insufficient sleeping bags because they don't know what they're looking for.
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  2310. Thank you!
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  2311. Thank you!
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  2312. Oh sweet! That's great to hear. There's so much to explore out in this section of Colorado.
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  2313. Thank you!
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  2314. Have you used it? It's the same price as the Kelty.
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  2315. Dan figured he had to hang his whole pack, so that's kind of different and a drawback. And yeah I need that hands free kit! I stopped using it on the trail because I wanted my hands free for the camera stuff.
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  2316. yeah that would've come in handy!
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  2317. No, I took off my hard shells and giant puffy jacket. I slept in my insulated pants and my baselayers.
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  2318. It's good to have a backup!
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  2319. Hi! In my first Amazon video I test a North Face synthetic bag. Although I did give it a big thumbs down as that was really not a great bag!
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  2320. Aww shucks, thanks!
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  2321. Luckily I speak Spanish, so instead of a barrier I get to converse with people, which I thoroughly enjoy! I found camp fuel in Cusco at a shop called Tattoo. They sell the same iso butane stuff we're used to here.
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  2322. Thanks so much Brian! Gald to hear it. That's my hope!
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  2323. My pack weight was around 30 lbs (14kg) here. A lot of that is camera gear. Thank you!
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  2324. right on!
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  2325. Mostly Grip6 crew socks
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  2326. Hello BC!
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  2327. Seems like a common thought! Glad to hear it.
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  2328. well then I will!
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  2329. haha good eye!
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  2330. nice! If you've got something that works no reason to change
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  2331. This is sad story, it's the Alpaca fleece from Appalachian Gear Co, which went out of business last year. But it's my favorite layer so I still use it.
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  2332. I love to hear that! It's an amazing place.
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  2333. whoa that sounds rough! Glad you made it through the night! I took four drone batteries.
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  2334. Definitely some votes for Naturehike coming in. I'll check em out!
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  2335. Glad to hear that!
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  2336. Shucks, thanks!
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  2337. thank you!
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  2338. I just couldn't help myself!
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  2339. Well thank you! And no, I still love the Bridger packs! I'm just taking these opportunities to really test out more packs, especially the lighter weight packs. The Riff is awesome. Great mummy bag that doesn't feel like a mummy bag.
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  2340. That would be outside of my comfort zone!
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  2341. Enjoy the new mattress! Only time will tell how truly durable these updated materials are.
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  2342. It's been a while!
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  2343. so glad to hear it!
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  2344. Well I'm certainly glad you find some joy in videos like these. I hope you can get back out there!
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  2345. Nice!
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  2346. Yep, this one isn't quite right for me. I appreciate the recommendation!
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  2347. Amazing! I love it. Can't wait to meet you down there!
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  2348. There's definitely more options I want to explore, thanks for the recommendations!
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  2349. Miranda and Rainer are the best!
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  2350. haha, a little from column A, a little from column B.
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  2351. The Bridger 55 I use is the medium torso.
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  2352. haha I appreciate the offer! I'll still make good use of it.
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  2353. Thank you! I love me some San Juans.
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  2354. Yes! This is the roomiest mummy bag I've used and I looooved that. That chair is soo good too!
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  2355. No problem friend. Be thee well!
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  2356. Miranda can chime in too, but no. Neither of us are footprint users, well at least I'm not.
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  2357. It's otherwordly!
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  2358. Glad you're here!
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  2359. thank you!
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  2360. haha great! Well then you are in luck! As that's the spectrum ahead!
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  2361. woohoo!
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  2362. Thanks so much Devin! Let's get back out there!
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  2363. haha I doooon't think Dan would've enjoyed this one.
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  2364. still got to get out on a trip in the Arc Haul. Really would love to compare it to some of my other similar packs I've used lately.
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  2365. I'm not sure where you're getting your legal advice.
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  2366. I'm not usually described that way, but thank you.
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  2367. It's true and it does make things a bit sad. We didn't know it at the time but found the dead fox later that day, contact Fish and Game and they've been running an investigation. Luckily Rainer is ok!
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  2368. Well ain't this one of my favorite comments. Thank you!
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  2369. Glad to hear you like the Insta360 footage. Canon footage definitely has a wobble to it from the IBIS but I prefer it to shaky footage. Sorry it's not your cup of tea. I use the 15-35 RF lens and a ND filter so I can slow my shutter speed down for a more cinematic look. The vignetting bothers some people. Thanks for the feedback.
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  2370. right on!
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  2371. Nice! Great to know of a good alternative and a aper version is always helpful!
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  2372. ha! Let's go!
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  2373. Indeed! It was great to get out there with him.
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  2374. Thank you so much!
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  2375. Much appreciated!
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  2376. Such a great drive! I love this part of Colorado.
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  2377. Peru is a magical place! I hope you are able to trek there!
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  2378. I've never been out to boundary waters but I'm definitely interested! And yeah I've been hearing some about the conservation efforts there. Pretty interesting place!
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  2379. Thank you! It was actually very fun.
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  2380. I see the logic to that. Yeah I'm not sure how it'll end up going. It'll be a slow experiment for the next year or so.
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  2381. Thank you! Those are my favorite.
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  2382. His high end taste is certainly something I have been used to for myself. But it has been really fun to dive more into budget stuff. That being said, I do miss my Zenbivy sleep system and my Nemo Hornet Elite!
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  2383. Thank you! I may run into you out there!
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  2384. Well, if that's the case, whoops! And thanks!
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  2385. You're welcome!
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  2386. Much appreciated!
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  2387. oh nice! That's great to hear!
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  2388. thank you!
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  2389. Unfortunately I had a bunch of spammers out in force trying to trick people. Many people got those messages before I could remove them. Sorry about that!
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  2390. Thank you so much! Glad you're here
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  2391. I don't know if that's a joke or not, but I bet it is great for that. I love being able to kick a foot out without the act of unzipping a sleeping bag. You can kind of do it unconsciously, just like in a bed at home.
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  2392. Hey thanks! I intentionally carried some extra food in case of emergency, but I carried double what I needed to!
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  2393. That would be fun to try!
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  2394. I sacrificed so many cameras for this video!
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  2395. I'll see what I can do!
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  2396. haha, I don't know if I can touch that.
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  2397. It's a great cookset!
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  2398. Well if it boosts my Attenborough-ness, I won't take it off! And pillows make such a big difference, this is the best one I'm aware of.
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  2399. The wind was not severe, which was why I was out in the open here. And yeah the Reactor stove performed amazing even with the cold temps. Although I should've put the canister on a foam pad or something to get it off the snow. Still worked flawlessly tho!
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  2400. thank you so much!
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  2401. I love that. I'm definitely a risk taker by nature. Good luck in your work!
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  2402. It floats with dry bags sealed up inside that traps some air for buoyancy.
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  2403. I love that. Coming soon!
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  2404. I use the Suunto Race and I do enjoy it!
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  2405. yeah we all tend to prepare for our trips with juuust a little bit of trauma in the background (it's why I'm obsessed with good sleep systems). I definitely drink more than 3 liters of water in a day, I'm just talking about how much I carry. I rely upon refilling throughout the day.
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  2406. Thank you! More comin'!
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  2407. Dining at Phantom Ranch was a fun part of the trip and a big relief after what we'd been through. It was fun chatting with you all down there!
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  2408. Hey thanks! I think bringing O2 wouldn't be worth it for me at this altitude. I live at 7K feet so even though I definitely was affected, it didn't seem like it was a problem.
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  2409. I haven't used the Z-packs Arc Haul so I can't compare them. The OV pack also has upright pockets but we haven't found them to be a pain point of the pack. Neither of us have had issues with the frame pushing against the back of our heads but maybe depending on how high you stack gear, it could? But I mostly don't think it would do that. Aside from it being probably too small in capacity for most of my trips, it's the best pack of its style that I've used.
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  2410. stay ranchy? Is this a new phrase? What does this mean! haha
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  2411. Sounds like you've got a design the world might need to see!
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  2412. Thank you so much! That means a lot to me. I hope so too (it's going that way).
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  2413. thanks!
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  2414. Thank you!
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  2415. I agree, the mattress as a standalone is really worth looking at.
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  2416. haha he's one of the good ones.
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  2417. It's a worthy bucket-lister!
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  2418. absolutely!
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  2419. yeah get out there! Glad to hear it.
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  2420. I didn't know they had a sleeping pad with that good of a rating, I'll have to check that out!
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  2421. haha wow, now that's a great way to meet a partner! Thank you!
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  2422. merci!
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  2423. oh yeah? And how does the chair do for you?
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  2424. That was my hope!
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  2425. Thanks! It's the MSR Hubba 3P tent. I use it a lot with my wife and our dog. It's really nice! And someone had to cancel their spot so you might still be able to get in! Hope to see you in Peru!
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  2426. Of all the comments here, I'm thinking of pinning this one. I'll take that any day!
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  2427. One of the most gorgeous places on earth!
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  2428. yup! We hiked back. At the very end of the video I show what the waves were like at Crawler's Ledge, much much bigger!
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  2429. Thank you!
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  2430. thank you so much!
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  2431. what do you mean? This was Devin's route that he'd always wanted to do.
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  2432. I love to hear it, thank you!
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  2433. He does! He's one of my favorite trail buddies. Thanks!
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  2434. it's an all-timer!
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  2435. It's the All-paca fleece from Appalachian Gear Company, it's one of my favorites!
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  2436. Thanks! Fall backpacking is pretty glorious but it can turn on you!
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  2437. haha I mean, you could try going to the bathroom in it, but I wouldn't recommend it.
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  2438. The clinking ice is perhaps the most magical sound I've ever heard in nature. It was sooo cool. The microphone didn't even do it justice. And thank you!
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  2439. it was pretty annoying but it wasn't terrible
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  2440. That's a great low (no) cost solution!
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  2441. Hi Krysta! Devin’s shop should be up and running! https://www.etsy.com/listing/814287283/backpacking-food-bag-45l-capacity
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  2442. Loads of saw recommendations coming in! haha thanks! The Agawa looks cool.
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  2443. Right? Just bonkers!
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  2444. Thanks! I'll probably do these whenever I can link up with other YouTubers.
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  2445. Definitely depends on your style preference. Van is way better for general life on the road, lots of comforts and useful ways to customize it to your taste and needs and can be plenty adventurous. But the LandRover Toyota 4x4 is better for rugged adventures, overlanding, and more hardcore trips.
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  2446. Nice. Good rec!
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  2447. I shoot on the Canon R5 with 15-35 RF lens and Luc was using a Sony A7S2.
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  2448. Thank you so much!
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  2449. whoa whoa whoa. To each their own I guess!
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  2450. That was my goal, thank you!
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  2451. I thought there was a strong chance it was just in my van somewhere. But alas. She gone. I like the metal detector idea! That would've been the ticket!
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  2452. heck yeah! Will do!
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  2453. I brought a small canister of Badger balm but I mostly relied on covering my skin with pants and a sun hoodie + hat. I was hiking north and this was effective. I brought a small bit of Murphy's for bug repellent but never used it as bugs were negligible.
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  2454. For some reason YouTube flagged those links and removed them. I don't know why. Sorry about that!
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  2455. That's a good way to do it!
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  2456. Nice! Yeah I've always heard about using a candle in the tent but I've never tried it. I'll have to try it out sometime, cheers!
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  2457. haha no. I just think it would get stuck with the larger diameter logs. Breezed through the smaller diameter stuff.
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  2458. Hey right on!
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  2459. yeah, so beautiful!
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  2460. Awesome! I love to hear that. Enjoy!
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  2461. Thank you! Fun changes.
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  2462. I do like that! Save some cash!
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  2463. Thank you!
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  2464. Thanks! It's a very different experience running my own channel vs running one for a production company.
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  2465. Glad to hear it!
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  2466. Classic Dan Becker!
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  2467.  @pyronymph-868  honestly that's why I like it though. Gimme the salt! Dan was not actually having butt problems but he likes to joke!
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  2468. Thanks Tony! I already shared the van build video if you've seen that. But I'll be doing more this summer and beyond!
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  2469. Oh good! Well Miranda has her video from this trip coming out next week. So you'll get MOAR!
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  2470. Enjoy it out there!
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  2471. nice, I haven't used that one. Thanks!
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  2472. haha okay I did not and will not bring him.
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  2473. thank you!
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  2474. kinda works! I take it!
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  2475. Much appreciated!
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  2476. Plenty of water in there! It's a healthy canyon!
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  2477. Yep! It's the Hyperlite Camera Pod, there is a link in the description.
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  2478. Thank you!
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  2479. thank you!
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  2480. I try to repackage a lot of my food. But not necessarily the freeze dried stuff. But for this many meals, I think it would have been a good idea to put maybe 3 or 4 of them in Ziplocks and then I could reuse one of the meal bags for rehydration.
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  2481. Thank you! I definitely geek out over night timelapses.
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  2482. Glad to hear it! Seems like people are poo pooing the pad but I was really pleased with it.
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  2483. thank you! I want to share more.
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  2484. Camera + lens is 5 lbs. Tripod, extra lens, a bunch of spare batteries, etc, sometimes a drone, weigh 10 - 12 lbs. It's a lot!
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  2485. She really is the best!
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  2486. Thank you!
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  2487. Welcome! So glad you're here!
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  2488. thank you!
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  2489. I was proud of that!
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  2490. Thank you!
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  2491. It is awesome! Crushable Outback Hat from American Hatmakers https://amzn.to/4bNnkJ3
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  2492. Oooh that's a good idea to get it into some film fests. I appreciate that!
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  2493. Yeah it's tough to stay on those skinny mats. Wide mattresses all the way!
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  2494. Glad it's helpful!
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  2495. We have fun together!
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  2496. haha I'm gonna invite him out to do this with me!
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  2497. Thank you!
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  2498. Thank you! Enjoy the adventure with your daughter!
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  2499. It is kind of amazing how it worked out for all three of us that way.
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  2500. haha thank you ;)
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  2501. haha thanks!
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  2502. Thank you so much!
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  2503. I'm thrilled to hear this, thank you!
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  2504. Hey Kristy! Actually number of the Patagonia participants are on the older side. This particular trip, while challenging, is different than a backpacking trip. We'll be day hiking long long miles but that means we're not carrying heavy packs. We'll stay in lodges overnight. So, it's actually a good trip for the older crowd as long as they're in good hiking shape!
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  2505. I think it was just a little short for some of the larger pieces I was processing. Thanks for the recommendation!
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  2506. Thank you! It's been fun diving into the cinematics of YouTube videos.
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  2507. Thanks Rainer!
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  2508. I spent a lot of time thinking about how this was very similar to the Pocket Rocket at a vastly different price.
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  2509. So wild that we were in the canyon at the same time! I thought for sure we were gonna run into you.
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  2510. Thanks Gary! I appreciate that.
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  2511. if you get the right sleep system I think you'll be alright!
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  2512. haha, I cover many topics!
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  2513. I've used some cheap-os and some high end ones. There's definitely a difference in the experience! But should you pay that much? That's about the last place I'd allocate budget to.
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  2514. I just used the included stakes. They're fine, although not great. But they're good enough to use no problem.
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  2515. It's a difference between how thick the material is really. The Keb's also have a bit more of a waxy finish the Fjalraven does, definitely heavier duty and I wouldn't want to wear them in hot weather. Great for cold to moderate temps tho!
    1
  2516. Thank you!! El Chalten is just ridiculously beautiful!
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  2517. Thank you!
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  2518. Yeah it's easy to go with the most expensive stuff, but I like the middle ground and budget stuff too!
    1
  2519. I've never been a hammock camper but I think it would great!
    1
  2520. Glad to hear it! They're delicious to boot!
    1
  2521. I took a plea bargain, plead guilty of camping out of bounds in exchange for it not spending months and months more in trial and then possibly going to jail (which they could have done, + 5 years probation + $5,000 fine). My lawyer advised me not to go to trial since all they technically had to do was prove I camped outside the designated permit area, which I did do. In the end, the judge fined me $1,000 dollars and I'm officially booked and now have a criminal record.
    1
  2522. haha, would it be a huturden?
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  2523. it was a stunner!
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  2524. I really appreciate that Kristy, thank you!
    1
  2525. hmmm. It's probable you need to give a wash. Old gear does require some maintenance to keep them performing like new! If you do wash it make sure you use specific soap for sleeping bags, use a washing machine without the center post, and dry it on LOW heat with a couple tennis balls to bounce around and break up the down clumps.
    1
  2526. yep! That $100 UV filter ended up saving my lens!
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  2527. Thanks!
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  2528. Thank you!
    1
  2529. I did thoroughly enjoy it!
    1
  2530. thanks! We like backpacking together.
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  2531. so from what I gather the more you mumble your words the better you sound in french? haha merci beaucoup!
    1
  2532. MSR Reactor. I talk about it in the video I just posted.
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  2533. You’re welcome!
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  2534. Pretty special place huh?! Rainer deserves all the credit for those calves! And thanks!
    1
  2535. Thanks! yeah getting the wide mattresses is pretty much mandatory for me these days. Making the switch was one of the biggest improvements I ever made.
    1
  2536. Are we talking the same units? -5 Fahrenheit is pretty cold for general backpacking winter camping. Much colder than that and we're talking more about survival / bushcrafting / expeditions.
    1
  2537. Welp, next video idea! Climb the chocolate mountain!
    1
  2538. Hmm. The one I link to is very small and weighs only about an ounce.
    1
  2539. There is a chance I'll be up that way!
    1
  2540. Mostly not at all. But this is in Northern Arizona were there are only a few black bears. It'd be a different story if I were up in Montana or Alaska!
    1
  2541. it's true, I just use the tent floor.
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  2542. pretty special place, thank you!
    1
  2543. Thank you! More are coming!
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  2544. haha I love that. Very fitting! And thanks!
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  2545. Thank you so much!
    1
  2546. haha well thank you!
    1
  2547. Yes it is!
    1
  2548. Shucks, thank you!
    1
  2549. fires are illegal in this canyon system.
    1
  2550. You're welcome! Yeah it's gotten a taaad busier in the last few years.
    1
  2551. We do seem to have a lot of dumb fun together!
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  2552. Thank you! I try to find good and interesting music to make the videos better.
    1
  2553. Good luck to you! Hope that works out!
    1
  2554. I agree here. We always felt safe. We definitely left valuables in our rental car. I don't know what other options you'd have to be honest, but I think you'd be fine.
    1
  2555. Thank you!
    1
  2556. The Scarpas are a better fit for colder wetter conditions. The Merrell Moab are better for warmer conditions.
    1
  2557. Sorry it's not your style.
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  2558. haha you noticed
    1
  2559. Thanks man! I might take you up on it sometime! Same goes for you in my neck of the woods here in the Southwest.
    1
  2560. it's a great pillow!
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  2561. My favorite comment!
    1
  2562. I just promote what I like! I haven't used Kuiu pants before. I'll try em out!
    1
  2563. Thanks Devin!
    1
  2564. Yes! Those are fascinating too!
    1
  2565. Thanks! I like having the music play a large role in the experience here.
    1
  2566. Personally I think the ultralight is the best of them. The light mattress is slightly more comfortable but I’d rather have the smaller lighter mattress.
    1
  2567. Thank you! I've found it helpful to hear this type of stuff from others. I hope you can make it on a trip next year!
    1
  2568. #broughtit #worthit
    1
  2569. ha! I have a link to it in my video description. And yes, the knife is sick!
    1
  2570. Thank you!
    1
  2571. We don't have a toilet so we just dig holes where we park or use gas stations etc. We actually like not having a toilet.
    1
  2572. haha you see the light :)
    1
  2573. woof. that's rough! It's very steep!
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  2574. thank you very much!
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  2575. Thanks!
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  2576. Thank you very much!
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  2577. You're welcome!
    1
  2578. I used the 70L pack from Zpacks but I only needed about 60 liters for gear + camera gear.
    1
  2579. If you don't like the Paria you might not like the Tensor. They both have the same horizontal baffles that I find to be about the same level of comfort. The Zenbivy is my favorite overall for comfort, weight, packability.
    1
  2580. Oh nice! Thanks for the rec. I'm definitely curious about diving more into Teton Sports.
    1
  2581. Thank you! I use the Canon R5, big fan of it!
    1
  2582. oh that's a fun idea
    1
  2583. That's so cool! Glad to hear it.
    1
  2584. So glad to hear it!
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  2585. Thank you Vytas!
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  2586. haha I'll take that! Thank you! Ausungate is ridiculous
    1
  2587. Now that's a winning ticket!
    1
  2588. This is terrible advice and not true at all.
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  2589. haha thanks! We like making fun of each other.
    1
  2590. This was a blast! Much more fun than putting on icy socks.
    1
  2591. We're pretty happy!
    1
  2592. That's a lot of islands!
    1
  2593. It would have been great if I was a little smaller or it was a little bigger. But it was warm and wasn't crazy bulky. Good for the price!
    1
  2594. That's great you're getting years out of it. I love to hear it. If you're mostly a solo hiker it's probably a great option.
    1
  2595. Good idea. I didn't bring a pack cover but yeah that would've been helpful!
    1
  2596. It was a tough but throughly enjoyable trip! Devin is great!
    1
  2597. indeed I am!
    1
  2598. The Nemo chair is the Moonlite Elite. It's great! (Although in this video I'm using the Helinox chair Zero)
    1
  2599. Yeah, one thing I didn't add here is that you might need to get good at making dead-man anchors for terrain where you can't get a tent stake in the ground!
    1
  2600. It's the Big Agnes Zetto. I really like it! Super light and compact.
    1
  2601.  @RainerGolden  oh man it's gonna be awesome! I was marveling at some of the footage while editing this one.
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  2602. Haha, I was surprised but no he did not.
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  2603. Thank you! I think that's an important filter for long term success.
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  2604. Well that's high praise! Thank you!
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  2605.  @nelsonraley  They are not shut down. But MR was bought by Yeti and it's unclear what's going to happen. Mystery Ranch has a robust military pack division and I wouldn't be shocked if that was Yeti's motivation to buying the company and they'll phase out the rest of the consumer goods. But we're still probably a year away from really seeing what Yeti will do with Mystery Ranch.
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  2606. I did! That is owned by a production company I left over a year ago. This one is my own.
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  2607. I don't often use those but if I'm going into buggy environments I definitely have some protection like that!
    1
  2608. Thank you!
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  2609. While I'm not up to date on all the news I did hear Yeti is gonna phase some stuff out and focus on military and fire. If that's true, I'm disappointed. I'm still a big fan of Mystery Ranch and think they played a great role in the backpacking space providing high quality high durability packs that focus on carrying heavy loads really well. They are the anti ultralighters.
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  2610. Thank you very much! It's the DJI mini 3 Pro, small enough to backpack with.
    1
  2611. It's one thing to plan for a week of food and another thing entirely to plan months of food. Yeah, changing appetites are a major factor! What sounds good early may be repulsive after two weeks of it! As for freeze dried, I'm lucky to have accumulated loads of "complimentary" meals. My garage is full of them. But I definitely wouldn't spend $16 per meal for more than a few days of food!
    1
  2612. It really is wonderful
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  2613. aw thanks! I'm so glad to hear that. And that's amazing! Where you headed?
    1
  2614. It's a super cool purifier!
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  2615. haha shucks. How do you think I was able to woo my wife?!
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  2616. Thanks! I didn't use any heaters but those hand warmers would work great!
    1
  2617. haha, well, we all can have our different styles!
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  2618. haha called out!
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  2619. well ain't this a wonderful comment. Thank you!
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  2620. excellent! Glad we have so much alignment!
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  2621. Wow well thank you!
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  2622. Thanks! They're a lot of fun to do!
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  2623. These are just the packs I used all year. There was no money.
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  2624. haha it's okay if this inspires others.
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  2625. thank you!
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  2626. That's kind of what I'm going for!
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  2627. Well thank you so much! I've been having fun making my own videos. And I love adding as much cinematic flair as I can!
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  2628. Inflating an air mattress would work! I didn't want to do it as there were some places that could've popped a mattress. Plus I wasn't super worried about stuff getting wet with how warm it was. But if getting wet was riskier then maybe I would've made a float.
    1
  2629. The 24 lbs was pre-camera and drone, as those aren't things most people would carry. After adding in all my gear to document the trail like I wanted to, it was closer to the 40 lb mark, which, is obviously a little heavy!
    1
  2630. Big if true! I want one.
    1
  2631. Oof, go back and get redemption!
    1
  2632. Welcome to the channel! Glad you're here. I think it's a great time to be a creator, so get out there and go for it! (although you might need to be your own editor) Good luck!
    1
  2633. I will be exploring more tents, perhaps even the Cloud up!
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  2634. For sure!
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  2635. We have two cameras, Canon R5 and R5 Mark II. Love em both!
    1
  2636. Thank you!
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  2637. We are lucky for sure!
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  2638. That's good to hear. Ive never had the fast sheet actually give me issues after moving around, even if the top slips off it stays put enough.
    1
  2639. Nice! Decathlon makes some great low cost gear, love that!
    1
  2640. haha it's just too good!
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  2641. You're welcome! Glad to hear it!
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  2642. haha nope!
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  2643. Thanks Gordon!
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  2644. thank you!
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  2645. Thank you! Originally I was planning on building more walls. The storm dropped more than 3 feet (1 meter) where I live and I went higher up the mountain and there was shockingly little on that side. It just made building the blocks not very nice with so little snow.
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  2646. I like the quiet too. Some of these will have less music from me. Thanks for letting me know!
    1
  2647. ha, summer time in AZ can be like living in an oven. But it sure is beautiful. There is so much to this state!
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  2648. You're very welcome!
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  2649. It was a blast!
    1
  2650. I struggle with words sometimes!
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  2651. it is a general consensus that we make no sense! And yes I think you're correct on the 3700. ha!
    1
  2652. Unfortunately it is not. I wish it was!
    1
  2653. When I met my wife and when I hiked Kalalau.
    1
  2654. It was a little sketchy!
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  2655. I use the Canon R5 Mark II, with the RF 15-35 lens.
    1
  2656. thank you!
    1
  2657. The wind is part of what makes it so great!
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  2658. ha! May woodworking be the jelly to my peanut butter, or some other complimentary analogy.
    1
  2659. yay! Thank you!
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  2660. thank you!
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  2661. It's a great trail!
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  2662. haha well, I'll take that as a compliment! Thank you!
    1
  2663. I'm not a fan of it either.
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  2664. I shot with the Canon R5 and DJI mini 3 pro
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  2665. I think it would to a degree. It's an insulator so it would certainly help! Not sure if it would do the trick in super cold temps though.
    1
  2666. That's the main takeaway! haha
    1
  2667. Thank you! Keep getting out there!
    1
  2668. Thank you Kayla!
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  2669. Thank you very much!
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  2670. haha yes!
    1
  2671. It's a powerful place!
    1
  2672. half hour?! Whoa! Well at least it's fully hydrated at that point! That's a good strategy.
    1
  2673. I have tried the Campingmoon with all my different fuel types and haven't had any issues. But I don't know if there are some manufacturing issues that are leading to other people having problems?
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  2674. nice recommendation! Thank you! Yeah I normally have that patch with me but I failed to bring it this time. Good call!
    1
  2675. Do you think you over pack and over plan because of anxiety? That's a tough one.
    1
  2676. Thank you! The money does help make it all possible.
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  2677. We're both standup guys when we're sitting down.
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  2678. I hope you are able to join on a trip some time! And ha! Unfortunately Kristi is not joining on this trip.
    1
  2679. Chicago Basin is awesome. Did that one as a fifteen year old and it's sooo memorable to me. I've been thinking of going back! (it was an alternative to this one)
    1
  2680. you and me are on the same wavelength!
    1
  2681. ooh cool. gotta check that out!
    1
  2682. Thank you so much. Good stuff is coming!
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  2683. Aww thank you so much! I definitely am trying to put out hiking films and videos that have some soul to em. Glad you like them!
    1
  2684. I do love Scotland's right to roam!
    1
  2685. Ha! Working on it!
    1
  2686. oops. I hope they come back in stock soon!
    1
  2687. Ophir like gopher? Haha woops! Well, I feel like Ofear makes it sound cooler.
    1
  2688. Glad to hear it! I was pretty frustrated, but yeah, still a great time out there!
    1
  2689. thank you!
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  2690. thank you! Photography is one my first loves.
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  2691. Thank you!
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  2692. Nice! I like that one too.
    1
  2693. More on the way!
    1
  2694. What are you talking about?
    1
  2695. I try to have a good time out there!
    1
  2696. You managed to use some pretty good descriptive words there instead of whatever else you wanted to say. Haha. Yeah, it's a big challenge for sure. But I'm still genuinely surprised more people aren't hiking here. So glad you enjoyed this one!
    1
  2697. Thank you so much!
    1
  2698. I get it! Gorgeous place.
    1
  2699. Only people with eyeballs
    1
  2700. For winter camping I'd go with the 1P. It's small but the smaller space is warmer. It gets a little frosty in there, ventilation could be improved but still a nice tent!
    1
  2701. well alrighty then! Incoming!
    1
  2702. Rainer pees more than anyone I've ever met!
    1
  2703. Thanks Devin! Yeah SOME people might not be aware of what's on the Coors Light can.
    1
  2704. Skurka Beans recipe and resources: https://bit.ly/4aq6kbM
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  2705. ha! thank you.
    1
  2706. It was such a delight!
    1
  2707. Not having enough gear storage is a pretty constant struggle! If you can find room in your apartment the Zenbivy is quite awesome (esp for side sleepers.) I'm really impressed with the Kakwa after a second trip with it.
    1
  2708. It's not always about what people can afford, but if you are a beginner or are unfamiliar you might have no idea what the benefits of spending more are.
    1
  2709. Thank you! I'm not sure if there's snowman level snow yet! Good call on the liner, enjoy!
    1
  2710. haha thanks! We're trying to get our (comedy) act together
    1
  2711. It's surprisingly warm! Glad to hear it. However the real question is, is the term butt naked or buck naked?
    1
  2712. Teton has some good stuff that I do want to try, thanks for the recommendation!
    1
  2713. This comment is a journey! haha. Thanks for being here!
    1
  2714. Thanks Scott! Kauai's got nothing on Hocking Hills! haha.
    1
  2715. It's such an amazing place!
    1
  2716. Oh dang, thank you so much! I appreciate that.
    1
  2717. That woulda solved it!
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  2718. Great! I'll do my best!
    1
  2719. 13 pounds that's great! Nice work! Sorry for the waiting lists on gear!
    1
  2720. So glad to hear that! I'm working on more videos of this format. I hope others like it too!
    1
  2721. Happy to do it, it's a lot of work but I love it.
    1
  2722. Thanks so much Harry! I'd say I elevated this one up to about 17,000 feet.
    1
  2723. maybe another time, cheers!
    1
  2724. Having used the full sheet and the "fast sheet" I think I'll stick with the fast sheet even though the top fitted part can be better. I haven't seen any wear and tear on any of my models but I haven't had an emergency evacuation situation (yet) either! Thanks for the fyi on links. I fixed the puffy jacket link but looks like the trekking poles sold out.
    1
  2725. Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!
    1
  2726. Mind blowing!
    1
  2727. Yeah very accessible place!
    1
  2728. You don't necessarily need to track it. The filter will just slow down over time until you get frustrated and stop using it.
    1
  2729. That's interesting, I would not have expected that. Good to hear!
    1
  2730. haha if you boil us down to our essence, glorified tubes. And yeah I think you'd like that CS40! It's a winner!
    1
  2731. Those dangerous chemicals used to make outdoor gear water repellent is pretty much in everything, unfortunately. My personal opinion is that if you already own gear, just keep using it. If you are going to make some new gear purchases, I think it is worth factoring in PFAS and going towards companies like Patagonia that are trying to minimize PFAS. I don't think there's a great solution though overall.
    1
  2732. I am interested in checking out the Mongar. The Hubba Hubba is a classic.
    1
  2733. haha it's actually satisfying!
    1
  2734. It's a balancing act. I hike in breatheable shoes when I'm not in the mountains but I think that may have been a better call.
    1
  2735. well all right!
    1
  2736. Ha, thanks Barak! Yeah, I suppose a lot DID go right as well! Glad you enjoyed this one. Cheers friend!
    1
  2737. he's been desperately texting me all morning.
    1
  2738. It's well worth it if you can do it!
    1
  2739. Hey! It's from Big Sky International. And it definitely works! Simple, light, low cost, great value. https://bigskyinternational.com
    1
  2740. haha yeah it's an impressive place! Watch those edges!
    1
  2741. The included stakes are okay. I have used the included ones but would consider upgrading.
    1
  2742. Thank you! I hope it's helpful for all of us.
    1
  2743. haha yes! It works in video games!
    1
  2744. The woven floor. That's been a solid option for me.
    1
  2745. Thank you so much!
    1
  2746. Great to hear! It's such an incredible place.
    1
  2747. Hey Sam! It's the Alititude Sun Hoodie from Outdoor Vitals: https://alnk.to/6TzSDSY
    1
  2748. I'll take it!
    1
  2749. Thanks 👍
    1
  2750. Thank you! That Tarptent looks like the roomiest 1P UL tent I've seen.
    1
  2751. Much appreciated! I love making this kind of video.
    1
  2752. Glad to hear it! This was a fun conversation.
    1
  2753. I do like the Radix pack too. But yeah, not many people here on the YouTubes seem to talk about that one.
    1
  2754. Thank you! Kyle bringin' the goods!
    1
  2755. Thank you so much!
    1
  2756. Thank you so much!
    1
  2757. aww thank you! I appreciate that.
    1
  2758. that's so cool. Courmayeur was one of my favorite stopovers. Such great pizza there.
    1
  2759. bougie for sure!
    1
  2760. Thanks! I love making these videos more about the feeling of backpacking.
    1
  2761. I have not. I would love to though!
    1
  2762.  @Fenrir.Gleipnir  according to an Uncle who took a deep dive into family history I come from a line of Hansons from Telemark, Norway.
    1
  2763. Thanks! Yeah kind of wild that we both got got around the same time.
    1
  2764. Well that's a delight
    1
  2765. thank you! I love that song.
    1
  2766. That's true! I had a few more corporate logo examples I ended up cutting, but that was one of them!
    1
  2767. It's a crappy feeling. And thanks! We love our van.
    1
  2768. The downhills are worse than the uphills!
    1
  2769. There are certain environments I don't think I'd take this tent to but I think it's better than being confined to only the desert. But I hear ya. I definitely want to try out the 2p version.
    1
  2770. thank you! I'm interested in making a lot more of these.
    1
  2771. That's very technical and useful but might need to rethink the acronym!
    1
  2772. Thank you so much!
    1
  2773. Yeah if you're just day trippin' you don't need permits. It's one of the best day hikes ever (or multi-day if you can snag a permit).
    1
  2774. Thank you! I appreciate the soundscapes.
    1
  2775. Thank you so much!
    1
  2776. It is a lot. But I love doing it. Glad you enjoyed!
    1
  2777. Sweet! Good to hear.
    1
  2778. I debated a tarp but the real constraint was where I might be able to set it up. I was planning on the distinct possibility I'd have to just tuck into a little nook in some rocks where setting up a shelter would've been impossible. Glad you caught one of my shows!
    1
  2779. The compression sack also serves as a waterproof bag. With all the water we hiked through and the cold weather I gotta make sure I have a dry sleeping bag at the end of the day.
    1
  2780. The white and blue? It should be the ultralight version.
    1
  2781. nice! Maybe this is the year I'll finally use Granite Gear.
    1
  2782. yup! avoid campgrounds where it's mostly RVs.
    1
  2783. thank you!
    1
  2784. San Juans are awesome. Try out the cold thing and you might be surprised!
    1
  2785. Thank you so much!
    1
  2786. Happy holidays to you!
    1
  2787. glad to be helpful!
    1
  2788. Great! Coming right up!
    1
  2789. Much appreciated! More coming!
    1
  2790. Dan was constantly being stopped along the trail by hikers who wanted selfies with him. I think he could've milked it a bit more!
    1
  2791. thank you! It's what I love doing.
    1
  2792. It's a lot of bushwhacking for the top half for sure, not for everyone. We had a friend drop us off at the top and pick us up on the 89A.
    1
  2793. thanks!
    1
  2794. Amazing! You've been doing the thing for a long time! I love it. Cheers to more!
    1
  2795. ha! It's the way of the world unfortunately. But sometimes the good people also can make big bucks, here's hoping!
    1
  2796. Thank you!
    1
  2797. Thanks! I'm constantly working on my "Attenbro" impersonation.
    1
  2798. In most cases I'd rather hear the natural sounds, except for the time I camped in Hawaii and about 200 roosters wouldn't stop calling the whole night!
    1
  2799. Thank you very much!
    1
  2800. haha, I feel like other parents can relate to that moment.
    1
  2801. I love Durango. I head out that way fairly often. We may run into each other!
    1
  2802. So glad to hear! Therapy was a life changer for me.
    1
  2803. I used clothes for pillows for about twenty ish years as well!
    1
  2804. That's great that you're jumping in like that with your son. Wonderful experience. And that's a beautiful woodworking project you've got!
    1
  2805. Thank you so much!
    1
  2806. Thanks! I shoot on the Canon R5 and drone was the DJI mini 3 pro.
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  2807. Sure, but I've had good success with them up until this trip.
    1
  2808. If you look in the descriptions of the Amazon videos there are links to everything. And thank you!
    1
  2809. We've met up here and there. But not that frequently as we both travel a lot.
    1
  2810. Good grippy rubber is wonderful for this trail. Although I think approach shoes wouldn't really love how wet and muddy this is.
    1
  2811. Thank you! Trying to add a nice cinematic look to these kinds of videos.
    1
  2812. Cool. Good to know!
    1
  2813. They're my favorite! Lightweight, durable, with ventilation.
    1
  2814. I'm having fun expanding and trying new things, thank you!
    1
  2815. An epic battle!
    1
  2816. Thanks! And good call on the cheese. Although we were buying these cheeses and eating them each day. Hopefully they didn't have time to go bad.
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  2817. The first hike wasn't crazy, about 6 miles back to the campground. We did a pretty huge connection hike to the next spot we camped, but we added in a big climb. This is actually a surprisingly good hiking destination even if you're not extremely fit. Low elevation, and not a ton of elevation gain until you get right up to the vertical rock faces.
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  2818. I'm just sharing what I use and providing commentary. Take it or leave it. I'm plenty happy when people find the gear that works for them at all budgets! Take care!
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  2819. Where you at?
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  2820. Great to hear it! I'm biased but I think you've made great choices!
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  2821. yeah I think that's a pretty killer combination!
    1
  2822. Thank you! Super happy with the setup. More coming!
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  2823. Oooh dang that's gonna be awesome! I would love to explore the Napali Coast by kayak. Enjoy!
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  2824. I'd be interested to try it on a mattress with corners.
    1
  2825. Glad to hear it, thanks!
    1
  2826. Thanks Devin! That's so crazy about that person. It would be pretty easy to slip right into the sea with no hope of help. I would've be really sketched out about this trail if it had been rainy. That being said, it's firmly in my top 3 all-time favorite / most beautiful hikes.
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  2827. that would be a lovely development!
    1
  2828. You may in due time!
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  2829. Thank you! All solid stuff!
    1
  2830. Absolutely. We did this in four days but you could absolutely stretch it out. I did it in five days about five years ago and that was very nice, although it actually felt almost too leisurely.
    1
  2831. The Radix is a great pack! But the Bridger 45 still beats it for comfort. Radix won't be available until next year. I think you'll be happy!
    1
  2832. I don't think much will change for about a year. After that it's really hard to tell.
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  2833. Yay! Thank you!
    1
  2834. 51 hours straight! Holy cow!
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  2835. haha yeah that giant green puffy is my favorite! So warm! And no I didn't make it, I realized I lost my phone and thus began four hours of scouring the trail with no luck.
    1
  2836. They run large. So if you are typically a medium I'd go with a small (which is what I do).
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  2837. S+? That's like, way below failing grade.
    1
  2838. I think at your size you'd have to go with a different option for sleeping bag and mattress. The Klymit is probably the worst mattress I've used, but it's still an okay option for people who only go occasionally. And yeah, they're warmth ratings are not accurate.😂
    1
  2839. haha, no not here!
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  2840. Such an incredible place!
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  2841. I don't know what this question is.
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  2842. I think you're one of many people she has mentored along the way!
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  2843. Yeah I could see that for sure.
    1
  2844. the floor is there! it's just very lightweight.
    1
  2845. Haha there's a few people out there who share your sentiment!
    1
  2846. That's unfortunate about LMNT. I gotta imagine they'll expand into Europe in the future. As for OnX, they're currently US and Canada. I think they too plan on expanding globally but I have no idea what time scale that is.
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  2847. ha! Yup! I underestimated it's power at that altitude!
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  2848. Thank you! Peru did most of the hard work.
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  2849. Heyo! That’s a good one
    1
  2850. Thank you so much, kind words!
    1
  2851. Sleep gear can be very subjective but glad you found something that works
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  2852. You can hike this trail with a regular backcountry permit. However, I was filming. Up until last month I would've had to go through a lengthy permit application, spent money to apply, to maybe secure a commercial filming permit. I've done it before and it is quite the task, all to film with my camera and a tripod.
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  2853. hmmm. maybe? Someone should run a test!
    1
  2854. Thanks!
    1
  2855. I love to hear that!
    1
  2856. Thank you! It was a blast to make!
    1
  2857. Oddly, this is exactly what I found on the Soto, it requires many attempts to ignite where the Campingmoon often ignites on the first click. I don't know why this is or why this seems to happen on a stove by stove basis.
    1
  2858. haha I didn't. I did also give him a headlamp though because he often has to fetch his horse in the dark and has had to do so without illumination! Which also kind of blows my mind!
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  2859. Haha currently pitching a TV show to National Geographic and BBC but so far they won't respond.
    1
  2860. I'm lucky that my body type is kind of the prototypical average male backpacker they design this stuff for. So gear often works for me that might not work for someone with a different body type.
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  2861. shucks, thank you!
    1
  2862. Hey! They're from Knockaround, fun inexpensive glasses.
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  2863. hey thanks Mike! I appreciate your support! It means a lot to me. Cheers!
    1
  2864. Ha! That's pretty great.
    1
  2865. yeah, whoops! I meant to include it but I forgot! Sorry!
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  2866. I get it! But this one is not super crazy priced one. The quilt + sheet combo is $499, which is certainly expensive but if spending an extra $200 means you remove a major obstacle to enjoying the outdoors then I think it's worth it.
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  2867. heyo! I appreciate the offer! Maybe I'll do another giveaway... Thanks!
    1
  2868. thank you!
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  2869. I am on board with that!
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  2870. I really appreciate this, that's what I'm striving for!
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  2871. Thank you so much! We've already spent many months in the van and love it a lot! l
    1
  2872. Yup! Campingmoon XD-2F. Link in the description if you want to check it out.
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  2873. It's true, Devin is flawless.
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  2874. Absolutely! You can definitely split the weight.
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  2875. Yes I was using the 57 liter model. I think if I wasn't carrying a bunch of camera equipment , batteries, lenses, drone, tripod, etc, I could've fit nicely into the 47. I packed 6 days of food plus bear canister and that might've been a bit tight but I think it's definitely capable!
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  2876. This is very true. It's really hard to tell how warm a jacket is and fill power doesn't tell you all that much. This jacket for example was not as warm as I expected it to be!
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  2877. No one will ever know who truly voiced that section ;)
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  2878. ha! It's a locally made alpaca sweater. Can't get one without going to Peru!
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  2879. thank you!
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  2880. haha true, there were....several...
    1
  2881. That's an amazing area!
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  2882. Amazing. Sounds like a great trip! Lumberjack fo life!
    1
  2883. haha, got it in the nick of time!
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  2884. They would be great podcasters!
    1
  2885. right out of college I did some patreon-style fundraising for the volunteer work. But after that I would just work and save up as much money as possible, quit my job, sell my possessions, and live on a shoe-string budget. The book Vagabonding by Rolf Potts was a major influence.
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  2886. that's my hope!
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  2887. We liked the design of the Ram more than the Transit. But yeah for taller people such as yourself you'd be cramped. I've found you can be 6'2" and stand up without touching the ceiling. You can be 6'4" and stand up fully where the fan is though! No toilet. We dig holes where we camp or use gas stations and public toilets.
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  2888. haha yes! The consequences for gear failures go up a lot in the winter! It's always a great plan to make sure you can trust your gear before it truly matters.
    1
  2889. For here I used the Arcteryx Beta pants. The MX are soft shell pants, I'd stick with the hard shell.
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  2890. I still shake my head in disbelief at how well I sleep in the Zenbivy.
    1
  2891. haha that's my favorite! Much appreciated.
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  2892. Oooh I get initials now, nice!
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  2893. I'm not a 100% sure but I believe it has to do with the recent fire and the forest service marks certain trees. Some will be cleared and I have a feeling this one was marked to specifically not be cut.
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  2894. It's really a great pack!
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  2895. Thank you!
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  2896. Well that's high praise! Thank you so much. Kristi and I are gonna have some fun in this ol' life together!
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  2897. Thanks!
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  2898. that's a good question. I'm not seeing ASTM on their website but I'm pretty sure they have had independent testing on it. They also round up from an actual 4.8 R value to an advertised 5, which I wish they wouldn't do. This felt just about the same as the new Nemo Tensor 5.4 for warmth.
    1
  2899. Yup! Flagstaff is where it's at! Go to pants warm weather pants are the Fjallraven Abisko trousers. Light and with ventilation... niiice. https://alnk.to/ei1tP0c
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  2900. Thanks! And yeah it's amazing how the body can adjust.
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  2901. Thank you! Flight of the Inner Bird is the long song here.
    1
  2902. Nemo showing up a lot in this video! Good to hear you've had success with the mattress.
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  2903. Glad to hear it!
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  2904. haha well said!
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  2905. Thanks Max! Our trip down there was an all-timer. Ready to go back with you any time!
    1
  2906. yes, it's absolutely expensive. I understand if it doesn't fit your values.
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  2907. Thank you! We definitely have a little bit of fun together!
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  2908. good stuff here, I appreciate it. I was ready to drop the open side of the tarp down to the ground if conditions changed but I wanted the more open, essentially not protected experience. Thanks!
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  2909. Thank you very much!
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  2910. I don't think the three of us would get anything done, we'd just goof around the whole time. Which, come to think of it, is pretty much all this video is!
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  2911. Thank you so much! Yeah I won't make that water bottle mistake again!
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  2912. Since we met we've been on quite a few backpacking trips and I'll be putting one out soon with her backpacking on our honeymoon!
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  2913. haha thank you!
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  2914. 0 degree bag for $180 bucks seems like a really good deal. I'll have to get some testing in one that one.
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  2915. I'm so glad to hear it, that's definitely what I hope people feel after watching this.
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  2916. It's definitely worth adding these experiences into the mix. Harvesting firewood and building a fire was such a core part of this experience. I loved it.
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  2917. Well thanks! I love the long format and I'm glad you didn't find it boring! I did store the water upside down overnight in the insulated thing I made, but I flipped it over after some ice had already formed.
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  2918. wait, he wants to talk to me?! Am I in trouble?
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  2919. welcome!
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  2920. I like the energy!
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  2921. Thank you! That Milky Way shot had me suuuper excited.
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  2922. It's always amazing to me how it can hail (and sometimes snow) in the middle of summer in the Rockies. And 12K feet is no joke! Hope you felt alright quickly after coming down.
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  2923. Ha! Ok fair enough
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  2924. I definitely thought moose or elk but it was only a few feet off the ground! Must’ve been a little guy. ZOLEO does have weather but it was drawing from a near by reference point about 4,000 feet lower than where I was camped!
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  2925. Go after the UTMB and the crowds thin out quickly.
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  2926. Right on! I’m a fan of Bozeman.
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  2927. Thanks so much! Cheers to you in the arctic!
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  2928. haha he must have been a cool guy! But no, that wasn't me.
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  2929. It absolutely was!
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  2930. womp womp. thanks for the feedback!
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  2931. Nice. I definitely think the ethics or environmental factors of this should not be ignored.
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  2932. I have a sponsorship agreement with OnX Backcountry, so for that one, yes, which I tell you in the video. For the other items, no. There are affiliate links in the description which means if people purchase these items using the links I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. There's a way to earn affiliate commissions on just about anything on the internet, it provides no incentive to promote one item over another. These are just items that I truly think are great.
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  2933. haha I think so?! I'm not sure, but I do really like it!
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  2934. It would probably be too warm in the summer for me, but I do love that it's completely reasonable to have it be a year round mattress!
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  2935. womp womp
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  2936. Thank you! It's my favorite kind of hard work!
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  2937. Thanks! Barely stayed warm, but we had fun!
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  2938. Thank you I will!
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  2939. Well thank you! I'm glad to hear that. It's an incredible trail that you will surely love! Enjoy it!
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  2940. I ended up using Seam Seal, not sure how long it will last. Thanks for the recommendation!
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  2941. interesting. I've not heard that. But I wasn't planning on cleaning the pot anyway!
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  2942. Tennis is the best band of all time! Also, I left the production company I worked for to start my own channel. So I started over about 8 months ago.
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  2943. I appreciate that!
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  2944. I'm really happy with how many people have commented their success with the AOTU stove. I't a great little guy!
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  2945. I watched a bunch of @outdoorboys before heading out as that guy does some wild stuff! I was hoping for deeper snow to maybe try some other shelter styles. Might go back later when the snowpack is deeper.
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  2946. thank you so much!
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  2947. I'm not sure what you're talking about. We camped either in designated campsites, like here in this video, or in backcountry areas where we could camp as long as we registered with the national park, which we did. We told the ranger exactly where we were planning to camp and he okay'd it.
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  2948. Kauai is my kind of island. You'd love it. And thanks!
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  2949. Thanks! As much as I like to make fun of Dan he is unfortunately a genuinely nice dude.
    1
  2950. I don't know of anyone who experienced a leak after testing. But I do know people who've forgotten to test it and found out quickly that they didn't get a good seal! I get that it's nerve-wracking!
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  2951. Thank you! It was an incredibly romantic place to hike!
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  2952. nice, good to know!
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  2953. wow you've got some stories too! Yep, going to see the Priest might indeed be a good idea.
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  2954. Thanks for stickin' with me! If you can write to all your friends about me and tell them to subscribe that would be great :)
    1
  2955. Thank you!
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  2956. ha this is true!
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  2957. Thank you! I truly enjoy making videos like these.
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  2958. that's a good way to look at it!
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  2959. Thank you so much!
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  2960. probably in October. Got myself a jam packed August and September.
    1
  2961. Most beginning backpackers don't know that.
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  2962. I have seen that price go up over the years. Must be high demand cuz it's a great cup!
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  2963. It's the Canon RF 100-500. Wonderful lens but it's big!
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  2964. Well thank you!
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  2965. Thank you very much!
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  2966. haha you're not the only one willing to carry a little extra to save a lot!
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  2967. Thank you! We love the layout. Not having a shower / toilet frees up so much space but totally understandable why people would prefer that.
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  2968. You're welcome!
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  2969. Nice work! It's quite the accomplishment.
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  2970. aww shucks! I'm honored!
    1
  2971. thank you for appreciating my stupid jokes!
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  2972. well shoot dang, thank you! I hope you can make it on a future trip!
    1
  2973. aw thanks! We really like backpacking together.
    1
  2974. Bringing back memories? Have you been here before?
    1
  2975. Shyeah buddy! I absolutely had a blast making this one.
    1
  2976. it was totally worth it!
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  2977. thank you so much! Cheers to your adventure too.
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  2978. Ooh well that's very kind!
    1
  2979. Much appreciated. We had a very beautiful ceremony. Honeymoon coming soon.
    1
  2980. Whoa, driving to Brazil would be wild! Maybe!
    1
  2981. haha, I love me some Mt Blanc. The mountain is gonna be alright.
    1
  2982. haha! Magic can happen at any time! And thank you, I appreciate that!
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  2983. Thank you!
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  2984. Tha'ts an excellent point about the Zenbivy setup. I'm a side sleeper too and definitely agree!
    1
  2985. aww thanks!
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  2986. Both sides are absolutely worth exploring!
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  2987. Nice! Enjoy it!
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  2988. That would work too. Part of the need for the heavy duty tripod too was that the wind would just shake the more lightweight one we had, making the video not good!
    1
  2989. I spent the last 10 days ish since I lost my phone without a replacement and it was honestly pretty refreshing!
    1
  2990. that's a good idea!
    1
  2991. Geology rocks! It's fun to share this side of my interests with people.
    1
  2992. well heck yeah! Thank you so much! And no offense taken. Good taste takes time to develop :)
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  2993. Thank you so much!
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  2994. We really enjoy backpacking together but she's a full-time artist and she can only join on a handful of my trips. Glad you enjoyed this!
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  2995. Rest?! What is this concept? haha yes, down time is an important part of the creative process.
    1
  2996. yeah I think you're right!
    1
  2997. Thank you so much! We'd love to have you on an adventure one of these days.
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  2998. They are! They're just Viouri board shorts I picked up ages ago.
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  2999. thank you so much!
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  3000. Well it's certainly bigger than those squirrel sized dimensions! It's 84 inches long by 51 inches wide for the 2 person, plenty of room inside for even two 25 inch wide mattresses.
    1
  3001. thank you!
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  3002. nice
    1
  3003. haha yep! It was a great thing to go through together as a couple, it made us better! And yeah very different than backpacking but don't worry, still lots of backpacking ahead!
    1
  3004. I'll try to keep my ear though.
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  3005. One of the most incredible landscapes in the world with a mind-blowing sunrise? Yes please.
    1
  3006. It was a grand adventure! Trying to put together the trip video asap. Thanks for volunteering to re-home my Tensor! haha
    1
  3007. ugh, that was an expensive mistake!
    1
  3008. We had a blast!
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  3009. ugh. dangit! Miranda has won the last few battles.
    1
  3010. haha yes!
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  3011. That's pretty true! Glad to hear it.
    1
  3012. ha! Those are the Outdoor Vitals joggers. I think they're great! Should be a link in the description.
    1
  3013. You're my favorite.
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  3014. So glad you had some fun out there in Peru! You seemed right at home speaking Spanish and everything! Next time Patagonia!
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  3015.  @schmeltzb  hey that's pretty good!
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  3016. thank you!
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  3017. Thank you so much!
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  3018. You certainly have a keen eye! Yup! It's the Suunto Race. I dig it.
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  3019. ha thank you! Glad to hear it!
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  3020. I love that. I personally enjoy listening to this format of video while doing other things, and that's part of why I wanted to make this!
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  3021. Yup! You're welcome!
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  3022. Thanks! I hope it lives up to your expectations. I think you'll like it.
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  3023. This one really touched a nerve for you.
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  3024. Most definitely!
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  3025. Well garsh, thanks!
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  3026. Much appreciated!
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  3027. to be fair to the Alpaca fleece, I got the holes after a canyoneering trip through a super narrow slot canyon where I rubbed my arms along the wall for miles and miles. Anything would've developed those holes.
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  3028. haha, I wear mine all the time. My big mistake was going canyoneering with it and totally shredded the sleeves.
    1
  3029. Thanks Dan! I appreciate that so much!
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  3030. Solid tip! I appreciate it!
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  3031. Gotta get out there!
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  3032. I love that it's tied to a real place!
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  3033. Thank you! Such a cool pocket of mountains.
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  3034. aw shucks, thank you!
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  3035. Nice! 75 miles in 5 days is fairly aggressive. That's a nice base weight! You'll probably need around 12 lbs of food for 7 days.
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  3036. Luckily for me (and everyone else) there are more good budget options. I'll continue to explore, this is just the first iteration.
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  3037. I don't have a smartwatch. That would've been very handy!
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  3038. thanks!
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  3039. Well thank you!
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  3040. haha yeah I learned pretty quickly to always wear eye protection! We got our custom mattress from MattressInsider and it's very comfortable, doesn't feel like a futon. There's just one cushion that we store in seating storage along with our bedding when it's in dinette mode. Otherwise the middle cushions become our backrest. Solar mats are good if you want to be more stealthy. We wanted a roof deck so the panels were more cost effective. We chose an induction stove to fully off solar and to not deal with propane, refills, the extra moisture from burning propane, or ventilation necessary, but in hindsight we'd opt for propane. No hot water tank included and while that would be nice we don't really miss it.
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  3041. Hey! Bolivia will be awesome! I absolutely love that place. I'd say the single wall Outdoor Vitals tent will keep rain out but it's not very good for dealing with condensation. That's just the nature of single wall tents. So if you're gonna be there in the rainy season I'd go double wall tent and the Copper Spur is a good one!
    1
  3042. You're right. I have been trying to find an editor for about six months. My problem is that editors I want to hire are already full-time editors and they can't do enough hours for me. I'm on the lookout for the right fit.
    1
  3043. It's so light and helpful! Why did I wait so long??
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  3044. In certain areas they're not allowed. But a lot of this zone is national forest and not wilderness.
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  3045. I try to keep it fun!
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  3046. It's one of the most beautiful places on the planet! I love it so much.
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  3047. Colorado is truly stunning!
    1
  3048. BOOO! Mut be spam comment.
    1
  3049. Thanks! And yeah while Crawler's Ledge was scary, the slippery mud on exposed parts was way more intimidating.
    1
  3050. BOOOO!
    1
  3051. You're here from the way back! Thank you!
    1
  3052. San Juans of Colorado
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  3053. awwww shucks. Thank you!
    1
  3054. it's pretty satisfying isn't it?!
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  3055. Thank you! I appreciate that.
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  3056. Thank you! I know some people that have done it in one day and that does not sound fun to me!
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  3057. You'll love it! We started and finished in Les Houches, France and went counter-clockwise averaging about 20 miles per day. I'll probably make another video soon about route details and other information, so stay tuned!
    1
  3058. Everyone was encouraged to get in to Cusco as early as they could to acclimatize. We had about 72 hours before hitting the super high altitude stuff. But the altitude definitely presents a major challenge for anyone, even me coming in from 7,000 feet!
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  3059. haha nothing wrong with holding on to quality gear for a long time!
    1
  3060. that's the perfect place to use em! Enjoy the canyon!
    1
  3061. Yeah, with the removable lid I think they needed a better closure system so you could truly ditch it without having a vulnerability. All in all though it's a solid pack and I think you'll enjoy it!
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  3062. It's very comfortable actually. When laying down you don't feel the ground at all.
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  3063. thank you!
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  3064. thank you! And hey, with enough time on trails, we may meet some day!
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  3065. this is true! this is a looong video!
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  3066. haha yup it's a tiny puddle!
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  3067. We like stupid jokes.
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  3068. I saw you sign up! Amazing! I can't wait, see you in Patagonia!
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  3069. I love it! I appreciate that.
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  3070. Thank you! BBC Earf is my homage to a legend!
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  3071. Thanks for sharing your experience and your caution. Yeah the Colorado snowpack can be dicey, certainly around the San Juans. I'll be looking for a good weather window and will be in safe terrain based on conditions.
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  3072. It's been several years since I've used the Gregory Baltoro but I'm still fond of it. However I've never truly used Deuter Packs. Depends on what you're packing but 70+10 is pretty big and I think if you're filling that up you're carrying a bit too much.
    1
  3073. haha, I think that Govee thermometer can also play music?
    1
  3074. ha! what gave it away?!
    1
  3075. Thank you! I love adding in the cinematography. Being solo does take a bit more thought and effort!
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  3076. ah dang! Well, I feel pretty sure that they will be back in stock. I reached out to the company to see if I can get an update on when they'll be back.
    1
  3077. haha thanks! And why is that?
    1
  3078. I used my tripod as much as I could for the given conditions
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  3079. If that's the case you need to increase the R value or insulation value of what's under you. A blanket would help but that wouldn't be efficient. A different air mattress with R4 or higher would be best. Also you can add a closed cell foam mat underneath and that will help.
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  3080. Thank you! It truly is a bucket list type spot.
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  3081. Thank you! Great vibes is definitely what I'm going for!
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  3082. Thank you! I love night timelapses.
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  3083. 12-14 year olds is my target audience. Next generation of hikers! Sorry that thumbnail isn't for you!
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  3084. Nice work being first! And thank you!
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  3085. Thank you so much! And you got it. ;)
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  3086. Thank you!
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  3087. The sun was definitely intense up there, I probably should've had a pair but when I left camp in the dark I just forgot!
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  3088.  @canadakaren1131  Dan didn't bring me nothing! Nah that bottle is from way back, Season 1 of Epic Trails. I hosted an episode there and still have the Nalgene!
    1
  3089. Thanks Aldona!
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  3090. that would be a bummer! These are the most epic peaks ever!
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  3091. It's the Altitude Sun hoody from Outdoor Vitals. It's my favorite and yes, link is in the description.
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  3092. haha, Is that the Stewart character?
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  3093. hmmm Ohio does present some challenges.
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  3094. whoa that's an old school contraption!
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  3095. I would've brought my Whisperlite but it got stolen out of my car. But I'm quite happy with the performance of the Reactor. It handled everything like a champ.
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  3096. Skimboard the rivers? Like the Santa Clara? Or the Virgin? Didn't know you could do that.
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  3097. Did you by chance see my two latest videos about going to climb a mountain? Very different style and not gear reviews.
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  3098. I do really want to get onto the ice field in the back there someday. The Huemel circuit was just a little too big for us for this trip.
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  3099. Thank Mike! That means a lot to me! I appreciate it.
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  3100. Glad you enjoyed it!
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  3101. I just posted a video on this. My impression was very positive. Sounds like Justin isn't sold on it but I was really pleased with it. Need more nights on it though.
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  3102. awwww shucks, thank you! And good advice.
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  3103. I definitely do for winter camping. And yes, they make a huge difference. But I wasn't anticipating snow on the ground quite yet. But even with no snow they'll make you warmer!
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  3104. I used to have a Whisperlite which would be better, but it got stolen out of my car and I haven't replaced it. But I was impressed with the Reactor. Handled melting a lot of snow like a champ.
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  3105. that's high praise! It can be a time commitment but I'm glad you enjoyed it!
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  3106. We had been looking for it and thought we missed it. So it was such a fun surprise to see it pop up in the timelapse!
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  3107. haha yeah I suppose
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  3108. I shot on the Canon R5 and DJI mini 3 pro
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  3109. I have no idea what you're talking about!
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  3110. noooo!
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  3111. I learned so much hosting Backpacking TV and am forever grateful for the opportunity. But it's nice to be on my own. And thank you! I hope to link back up with Miranda in the near future.
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  3112. nice work! That dang camera gear really added up in the end. It's tough being a camera person!
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  3113. it's a pretty incredible place!
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  3114. awww shucks, thank you!
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  3115. I’d love to hear from other people good bargain finds at better weights. So let me know what you found!
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  3116. I'm glad to hear that. I guess I'm curious if you carry the 2P double wall version to solve these issues though, is it not better than to just get a very light freestanding or semi-freestanding tent?
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  3117. Aww thank you so much! I really appreciate that.
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  3118. Thanks! We definitely have fun together.
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  3119. It's the Outdoor Vitals CS40, it's a great pack!
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  3120. yep, skin care isn't just for the fair skinned folk. I'm hoping I have shifted some habits there in time to not haunt me more.
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  3121. Just FYI Peru is one of the most affordable foreign countries to hike in.
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  3122. well thank you! I wouldn't mind if they gave me a ring, I'd listen.
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  3123. It pooped out, like it broke? Or the gas stopped reliably flowing? Yeah gear that really lasts is obviously great and the Soto is well loved. I just haven't had any experiences to suggest the BRS is a disposable item.
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  3124.  @karmahavok  that's odd. My first thought is that with cold weather it's actually the fuel canister losing pressure (they don't work well in cold weather) but that's no reason why it shouldn't work in warmer temps. Anyway, bummer you've had bad experiences with it I've been shockingly impressed. I was very skeptical these would work well.
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  3125. we like hangin' out.
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  3126. You're welcome! Such a special place.
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  3127. Thank you! I was so stoked when I reviewed what I shot there.
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  3128. Thank you! I'm really pleased with how the soundtrack came together on this one.
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  3129. Nice! I need to look into that, thank you!
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  3130. haha, yep! They call me two-tones.
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  3131. I happen to be hanging out with the fella right now!
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  3132. You crushed it! And yeah, I'm missing all those coffees at the refugios for sure, and the pizza in Courmayuer.....
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  3133. I'm sure I will in the near future!
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  3134. They come in handy rather frequently!
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  3135. ha, thank you! Yep, it's a lot of added work and hiking but I truly enjoy it. I appreciate the appreciation!
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  3136. ha! that's awesome
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  3137. Thank you!
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  3138. haha, not a lot of homes to choose from though!
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  3139. @harmenhoek is one of my favorites!
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  3140. aww thanks!
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  3141. really shows the crazy perspective
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  3142. Thank you!
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  3143. Yup! I'm a big fan.
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  3144. It's pretty much my favorite too. Glad to hear it!
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  3145. ha! A while back I posted about how I need to a wide brim hat user to protect my skin and someone from American Hatmakers reached out and offered the hat. Been using it ever since!
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  3146. You know it! I love that song. Thank you very much!
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  3147. It all makes more sense when you see it in relation to the surrounding landscape.
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  3148. I think all the parents can relate.
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  3149. thank you!
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  3150. Thank you! Cheers!
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  3151. Thank you so much! I hoped to make this edit feel fresh even if people had seen various adventures before.
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  3152. I do enjoy gear reviews and they have their place. But I have a lot more interests than that. I'll keep making more videos about what I'm passionate about!
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  3153. Thank you so much! I’ll sprinkle in a few here and there
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  3154. I appreciate that. I strive to make good quality stuff over here.
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  3155. thanks for the correction!
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  3156. haha thanks! I really dig that track.
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  3157. Nice! My problem was they were tricky to lock and unlock because they were so stiff.
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  3158. That's amazing. I really appreciate that!
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  3159. haha that's hilarious. Good catch! I'll update it.
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  3160. ha! Well that's one way to do winter travel!
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  3161. haha, yeah, I hiked 75 miles of trail but probably added another 10 to just go get my camera!
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  3162. Awww shucks. Thanks!
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  3163. The closed cell foam pads are just not comfortable. For those who are used to it I think they're acceptable. I grew up using them and thought sleeping like crap was just what you get when you go camping. Until I tried inflatable mattresses. I get why so many people associate camping with being miserably uncomfortable and foam pads are a big culprit.
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  3164. thanks! I'm glad to hear you like the style
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  3165. ha!
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  3166. Is being the dog's balls a good thing? haha
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  3167. You are in luck! New video just dropped today.
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  3168. thank you! that's an honor to hear that.
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  3169. solid. cup doesn't get too hot to hold with a hot bev and no handle?
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  3170. haha thanks!
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  3171. Thank you so much!
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  3172. I love that. The CT is amazing!
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  3173. The Grand Canyon is still such a beautiful place! Thanks and Merry Christmas!
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  3174. sorry to hear that, that's not the point! I understand we get to use all the newest shiniest gear. The point is to expose others to gear and have our opinions out there before people spend hard earned cash on super pricey stuff.
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  3175. that makes sense to me! Thanks!
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  3176. Thank you!
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  3177. That's my goal, a blend of humor and beautiful natural scenery, thanks!
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  3178. That's my goal with it! Glad you enjoyed it.
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  3179. I'm honored! It's super fun for us to make these. Thank you!
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  3180. Yeah this is great loaner gear to get your friends who don't own gear to go on trips with you!
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  3181. Tumbled from the mountain tops, ground up under glaciers, and deposited by retreating glaciers over the last few million years.
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  3182. haha, it's Zenbivy. Link in the description if you're interested.
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  3183. Score!
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  3184. I slept in long johns, synthetic insulated pants, wool socks and down booties on my feet, merino wool baselayer, All-paca fleece, (all these things are loose fitting), then I also had a buff around my neck to put over my nose. It worked great!
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  3185. The basic ones do but this one is better than that.
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  3186. Thank you so much!
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  3187. thank you!
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  3188. I love the detail in the rock too! It's crazy to me that there's still life growing on those rocks that spend most of the year under snow.
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  3189. For some reason the BA jacket seems to have flopped from a market perspective but it's my favorite down jacket, so light and warm. And yeah, Grip6 are great!
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  3190. Mmmmm…. Rice crispy treats…..
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  3191. I appreciate you coming along for the journey!
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  3192. thanks so much Justin!
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  3193. Thank you so much for the comment!
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  3194. Yeah this will basically solve that issue. And like Ralph here says, if you use a scale too, it'll also help knowing where your canisters are at exactly.
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  3195. Crawler's Ledge lowered your blood pressure? Not mine! I think yours would rise if you had to hike it. So do all who live to see such times.
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  3196. oh nice! I appreciate that. Can you still support me even though I'm a Lumberjack?
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  3197. It's something we all can benefit from. Thanks!
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  3198. She is wonderful!
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  3199. right. My apologies!
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  3200. well shoot, thank you so much!
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  3201. haha, glad we could fairly warn you!
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  3202. I'm familiar with them but I haven't really considered making a pulk sled. But I can absolutely see the appeal and use. I think as I expand into more winter camping experiences that could really open things up.
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  3203. haha thanks! Cheers to you!
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  3204. This was in November
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  3205. haha the movie is coming
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  3206. haha thanks Gordon! You set the bar so high with your video. I had to do my best to compete!
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  3207. Absolutely! I love me some timelapses.
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  3208. I mean, to be fair, Haggis is pretty terrifying! I love the Pennine Way btw.
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  3209. thank you so much!
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  3210. east side of the San Fransisco peaks.
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  3211. aww snap, thank you so much!
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  3212. You're welcome!
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  3213. My mind melted just about every day on this trek. The sunsets for suuuure out there
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  3214. Unfortunately the only way to join the trip is to book through TrovaTrip. I totally understand the cost being prohibitive. Unfortunately that's just the way of it when we'll have guides and bunch of logistics to make this trip work for a group.
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  3215. Yo Devin! You know anywhere cool?
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  3216. I found it to be exceptionally warm and comfortable. More coming soon!
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  3217. Oil is energy dense!
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  3218. haha I kind of felt like I was in the Revenant, just fewer bear attacks, fortunately.
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  3219. Hey! Those pants are the Keb Agile trousers from Fjallraven. They're my favorite! I updated the link. Thanks so much!
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  3220. haha, well, it's probably more suitable than almost every other mattress! But if you got the juice you should probably be aware of what might happen!
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  3221. It's certainly a time consuming process, but I do love it. Interested to see what this scale back will feel like after a coupe months.
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  3222. This is true!
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  3223. Right?! That was so fun to see in person!
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  3224. Yeah, Grand Gulch is great too. This one is a bit more narrow!
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  3225. So far I've used the Arc Haul to carry 42 pounds at my heaviest and it was perfectly comfortable, surprisingly so. Could it handle 50? I'm not sure. If you really need to carry that much (camera gear I'm assuming?) I still think you can get away with the Arc Haul but I'd look into the Mystery Ranch Radix.
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  3226. Thank you!
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  3227. That's a learning moment for sure!
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  3228. nice, glad to hear it!
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  3229. yep, it's my polarizing filter.
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  3230. Aww shucks. I appreciate this! Thank you!
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  3231. not much better than bacon on an open fire.
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  3232. Glad to hear it! Thanks!
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  3233. absolutely! Glad you enjoyed it.
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  3234. That's so fun! I've talked with others who do those kinds of programs and I feel like when people get a solo night like that, they are always so memorable!
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  3235. The whole group made the trip so much more enjoyable, thank you!
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  3236. Best hike in the Southwest!
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  3237. Absolutely!
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  3238. I love it! I absolutely endorse whatever system keeps you safe and gets you out there!
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  3239. great! That's my goal. Definitely want to convey a feeling as much as I want to communicate information.
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  3240. Thank you! The world is beautiful.
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  3241. Thanks! I appreciate that. I generally am not bothered by criticism. If the feedback is valid I can learn from it. If it's totally off base, it probably says more about the person writing it than me. Anyway that's my take.
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  3242. hello!
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  3243. Much appreciated!
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  3244. You two will love it! And even being on the trail there were places that just seemed too good to be true.
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  3245. Having a quality sleep system makes such a huge difference! If you're sleeping poorly there's usually some upgrades that can really help.
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  3246. well well well, you might enjoy the video I just published yesterday on this exact topic! https://youtu.be/cG6xlNXryQ8?si=7r0x7nqWkINI0EyG
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  3247. haha thanks friend!
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  3248. That's a great song! It's called Flight of the Inner Bird by Yehezkal Raz. I'd call it Ambient Cinematic. Welcome!
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  3249. I mostly use the 25" wide pad, as is seen here.
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  3250. Yeah the old combo pump / lantern is cool! It was nice having the double use.
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  3251. Interesting they're sold out. I'm still enjoying mine!
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  3252. Glad you enjoyed it!
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  3253. I love that the recipe is not a secret at all. And if you want to make the mix yourself and save money, you absolutely should! They actually encourage you to.
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  3254. Hyperlite Mountain Gear. I like it a lot!
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  3255. Thanks for the correction!
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  3256. You can tell we were scared! But honestly once we started we calmed down and it went pretty smoothly. Two Maxxairs? Nice! How'd they turn out?
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  3257. Glad to hear it!
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  3258. Having spoken with a true bear expert I am way more inclined to use bear canisters where I would've otherwise scoffed at it. Normalizing these canisters would definitely help the industry!
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  3259. That's a great idea! Stay tuned. I will probably add some extra time while I'm out there. A meetup would be fun!
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  3260. Thank you so much! Glad you're here!
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  3261. Your opinion counts no matter what! Thank you!
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  3262. Thank you! Life is good.
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  3263. well thank you!
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  3264. I hiked in TR1 Mesh from Astral (best for water hiking I've ever used) and a pair of 2mm neoprene socks.
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  3265. Aww thanks Max! You were a big reason why I quit!
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  3266. heck yeah! You'll love it. Enjoy!
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  3267. Canyoneering can be tricky but there are quite a few easy walk through slot canyons in the area that are well worth hiking through!
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  3268. Just a hair over 3 lbs, so not ultralight. This is a pre-production sample so not sure if there will be any changes or not.
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  3269. Well, I did technically ditch the included ground sheet! And that's actually still valid for me. This was the first time I've used anything at all under my tent for about 3 years. I think the Tyvek ones are nice because their so light and can be used for other things too.
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  3270. Thank you! Oregon is beautiful, especially this time of year. That's the collapsible mug from Uco. It's my favorite backpacking mug. https://bit.ly/459e27G
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  3271. haha yeah take it in installments! Merry Christmas!
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  3272. Tim! My pleasure friend.
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  3273. Much appreciated!
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  3274. Yeah nice, I think it's about time I check out that chair!
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  3275. Mostly because we don't live very close to each other. But we like making videos together as much as possible!
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  3276. yeah buddy! It was a beaut.
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  3277. haha it did feel like we were in an old wild west cartoon. Quick sand is real!
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  3278. thanks for the recommendation!
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  3279. You're absolutely welcome!
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  3280. I think that would be a good thing for me to work on tracking. But without specifics, I've been really impressed with its fuel consumption even in windy conditions, which I think is the real test.
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  3281.  @jonarific8504  thanks for bringing this over. I did my boil test with 2 cups of water as well but I didn't measure the fuel consumption. Although I found that the Camping Moon was actually the faster stove without wind.
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  3282. Nice! Outward Bound is great. Glad I could send you on a little trip!
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  3283. I'm glad you liked it!
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  3284. Oh stahp it! But seriously, thank you!
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  3285. I'm a bad planner because I believe that with my skill level I don't need to know all the details. Plus, with my lifelong disposition I have a general belief that it will all work out for good.
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  3286. You're welcome!
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  3287. That seems logical that you could break it up like that. I will try that next time. All things considered though I'm still pretty happy with the Tensor Extreme.
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  3288. I appreciate that! Thank you!
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  3289. definitely a bucket-list worthy hike!
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  3290. OOOH nice! I will check that out. -Coffee fiend
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  3291. Thank you! You can probably tell I'm having a lot of fun!
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  3292. Thank you! These are my favorite to make!
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  3293. I haven't used it but my buddy Dan Becker swears by the Zpacks Arc Haul 70. I'm considering that one for the extra capacity especially with my camera gear.
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  3294. Or it could be a moment of earth shattering beauty
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  3295. solid choice
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  3296. Nice, that's a good idea.
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  3297. It's also a 20 degree F bag so the comfort rating is at 32F. I camped with it down to 30 and was quite warm. Pleasant surprise.
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  3298. Hey! I'll have a couple videos soon about this exact thing. But I like my All-paca hoodie, then a synthetic hoodie for medium insulation, then a bigger down puffy for when the temps really drop, then a hard shell layer. I'll also bring long johns and maybe some insulated pants for cold trips, as well as rain/snow pants and gaiters. And thanks! You too!
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  3299. Glad to hear it! Hopefully they don't look at the comments here and ruin any surprise.
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  3300. Thank you very much!
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  3301. It's as good as it gets! Thank you!
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  3302. I hiked from Durango (Junction Creek Trailhead) to Molas Pass on the Colorado Trail. Check out the FarOut app for route details as it was suuuuper helpful.
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  3303. Yeah I don't go in much from the bottom because of crowds. But the top down is a fantastic way to do it if you're keen on adventure. And yeah, we finished at the lower parking lot and had someone pick up us on the 89A highway.
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  3304. hahaha
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  3305. Whoa that's a score! Yeah Marketplace, and other used, local options are great ways to get quality gear at low prices.
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  3306. I'd go Shadowlight. I love it's more lightweight design and it's very capable.
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  3307. I think the Kelty bag with a nicer mattress would perform pretty well. The Featherstone tent is gonna see some more trail time!
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  3308. haha yep! I learned!
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  3309. just a little slip
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  3310. canyons like this are unique environments and hiking in the water is mandatory. If anything we should have had neoprene boots that will get wet but keep you warm.
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  3311. Hey! Thanks for pointing this out. I’ve noticed several attempts to impersonate me for the giveaway and I’ve removed the users. I hope nobody was deceived!
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  3312. Everyone has a different take! It's fun to see.
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  3313. It's so good!
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  3314. I bring that up towards the end. $26 for a titanium pot so the prices are still hugely different. While Jetboil uses less fuel, I am honestly surprised at how little fuel I go through with the BRS. That's been my primary stove for a year and a half and I barely notice a difference in fuel consumption.
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  3315. If you're carrying 13 kg or less I think you can enjoy the UL style packs. But that's right at the crossover point where getting a heavier pack that focuses on comfort really starts to pay off. I still love me that Bridger pack and think people would be way more comfortable if they tried it out.
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  3316. I absolutely loved Cham!
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