New Gear for 2021...So Far.
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Reviewing 2020, Previewing 2021
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High Uinta 4-4-4 Trailer
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@brandonsmith1198
@brandonsmith1198 7 күн бұрын
That was a very short video
22 күн бұрын
My experiences with the wafer clips on a Cumulus quilt, mirrors the issues that you have mentioned.
@MelanieBerganza-q4d
@MelanieBerganza-q4d Ай бұрын
Bode Via
@ericbell483
@ericbell483 Ай бұрын
Looks like the company's no longer making this....
@ireneandreasson8008
@ireneandreasson8008 Ай бұрын
How about filters viruses?
@landonhaag9137
@landonhaag9137 2 ай бұрын
Great review great video. Thank you sir
@stigcc
@stigcc 2 ай бұрын
I guess you can shorten some of the straps as well, to cut some more weight
@5USgRWFH
@5USgRWFH 2 ай бұрын
Pro tip: always prime with a little water in the bottom of the pot before melting snow. You can actually burn your pot.
@rschreck876
@rschreck876 3 ай бұрын
For the parking lot being that full, doesn’t look as crowded as it would seem. When did you go? Heading that way at the end of August.
@markford2606
@markford2606 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Will. Since we have talked, analytics have put Timp and your channel in my feed. Might be fun to hit this while I am out.
@philwarren5354
@philwarren5354 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the videos. Glad your knees and feet held up to let you get over knapsak. I'm doing the high route in August and these videos have been very helpful.
@brandonerickson3935
@brandonerickson3935 3 ай бұрын
Amazing video! You Inspired my wife and I have to try this. We are planning it out now. Thanks again!
@MrTimesoy
@MrTimesoy 4 ай бұрын
Extremely helpful!
@danielsingh9415
@danielsingh9415 4 ай бұрын
Pah-ree-ah, a pariah has a negative connotation
@dannyfox1449
@dannyfox1449 4 ай бұрын
I like your voice
@RUTired
@RUTired 6 ай бұрын
Been awhile since your last upload. KZbin burnout, or still planning your next big trip?
@edergutierrez110
@edergutierrez110 7 ай бұрын
How long take you guys to hiking
@WasatchWill
@WasatchWill 7 ай бұрын
5.5 days.
@ClickKlack43
@ClickKlack43 7 ай бұрын
You convinced me. Team Toggle. 😂
@gladegoodrich2297
@gladegoodrich2297 7 ай бұрын
Grew up in the shadow of the Uinta mountains. They seemed so large when I was small, I thought Canada was on the other side.🤣
@a13jo
@a13jo 8 ай бұрын
Thank you, I will try to fix two hydrapak
@laurabrown8886
@laurabrown8886 8 ай бұрын
2 chips ahoy cookies a day. (Snicker) uh huh 🤣 suuuuure you only ate 2 a day. Don't worry, i totally believe you 🤭
@ashtonhatfield2461
@ashtonhatfield2461 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I'm trying to plan a trip and this looks perfect. Any chance I could get the details on your route?
@WasatchWill
@WasatchWill 7 ай бұрын
Sure. What kind of details?
@anthonytroxell
@anthonytroxell 9 ай бұрын
What a great comprehensive review. Thanks
@jeffgillis7512
@jeffgillis7512 9 ай бұрын
Which camp shoes were those?
@WasatchWill
@WasatchWill 7 ай бұрын
Just some old Walmart ones.
@CrazyCranker
@CrazyCranker 9 ай бұрын
I have a custom Circuit in X-Pac material. It's a blast using the customizer and then receiving your creation in the mail. The best feature for me is how it handles the weight. Their may be lighter packs on the market but, I don't think they handle or hold up as well.
@rkatrails
@rkatrails 9 ай бұрын
Well, I must say that was a very thorough, well thought out and balanced comparison between the two strap systems. I just received my custom UGQ Bandit two days ago. I originally ordered the UltraLite toggles, but switched to the Deluxe clips before it went to production. I switched for the reason you mentioned in the beginning, clips just 'seemed' to be easier to deal with, especially at night if you need to get out and back into your quilt at night. Although I can now see all the very good reasons to choose the toggle system, I think my clips will work fine for me, especially since I did order the tensioners which I really like because I can tension the sides when warranted, or leave loose when not needed.
@Gruftgrabbler
@Gruftgrabbler 11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for this deep insight. I was unhappy with the clip system of my quilt and now I am gonna change that to a toggle system. I am also about to include an additional hack where I connect all straps of the quilt (with thin cord) in an "U" Form together. Secured on 1 site and adjustable on the other site. So I can additional tension it a mit more and make it more unlikely for drafts to form
@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.
@Soli_Deo_Gloria_. 11 ай бұрын
Did you abandon the channel ?
@WasatchWill
@WasatchWill 7 ай бұрын
For the last year I did. Not intentionally and no good reason. Just got caught up with a bunch of other things in life.
@brandonerickson3935
@brandonerickson3935 3 ай бұрын
@@WasatchWillwe need you back!
@ThomasJeffersonWolfcall-kn3bx
@ThomasJeffersonWolfcall-kn3bx 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for not calling ULA an acronym.
@2910Alison
@2910Alison Жыл бұрын
This is the only video or trip report I've found which actually shows any more than 3 seconds of the scramble up out of the canyon (and the most footage of the rabbit hole). Thanks!
@WasatchWill
@WasatchWill 7 ай бұрын
That rabbit hole was a lot trickier than I thought it'd be. Don't know how some do it without a group.
@TheSonOfPromise
@TheSonOfPromise Жыл бұрын
"saving some gas" 😂😂😂 im dead
@mitchellstocker6191
@mitchellstocker6191 Жыл бұрын
I've been trying to get to where slate canyon trail goes to the Y trail but when i start getting into the thick of it and the trail gets real narrow right around the half way around mark, i chicken out and turn back
@WasatchWill
@WasatchWill 7 ай бұрын
I tried going from the top of the Slide Canyon trail above the Y to follow the trail down into Rock Canyon and walked into a pile of fresh bear poop and promptly went back up and back the way I came.
@BUZZKILLJRJR
@BUZZKILLJRJR Жыл бұрын
I use the backpack a lot and I added jerky and different kinds, maybe a couple small cans of meat or packets of meat dried beef whatever. Walmart also sells a 72-hour survival kit. Readywise the packs make multiple meals have a lot of calories and you can put other things you want in it like a seasoning or dried meat or veggies. And they will last indefinitely. You can make your own trail mix right out of those bins they have different mixes of stuff at the grocery store almonds so on. If you really take the time and think about it backpacking stuff doesn't take much to go a long ways for lightweight food. Also don't forget about protein powder bring a little bit with you you can never have enough protein powder for a couple of shakes doesn't weigh nothing either
@lovedogsontheloose
@lovedogsontheloose Жыл бұрын
Really great review and comparison. Thank you.
@flutingaround
@flutingaround Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this amazing video! I have an older Enlightened Equipment quilt with toggle straps that I can't seem to get to work. I will buy the toggle straps from UCQ!
@jedsmith4988
@jedsmith4988 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the review Will. Debating changing from my old trusty Deuter ACT Zero 50+15 (3.3lb/53z). Capable of carrying 40lb comfortably. My bigger trips (4-5 nights Sept in the Winds) I have a load near 27-30 lb. Base can be 15lb but add xtras like fishing gear, smartphone (camera & Avenza), Mini2, camp shoes (10-12z), Ursack (8z) and sometimes 8z bear spray. The rest of my gear is probably heavier than most UL'ers but Sept in the Winds can be rough weather and off trail sections can be tough on delicate gear. Might save close to a pound with the Circuit, but maybe that's pushing the comfort level? Lack of back ventilation is something to consider. Deuter excels at that. Another potential issue may be the main compartment at only 40L vs 50L on the Deuter. Maybe that's not a big deal but I've found extension collars have their limits. See you on BCP!
@WasatchWill
@WasatchWill 7 ай бұрын
Sorry for the late reply here. I went AWOL on my channel here and BCP for much of the last year. No good reason...just got caught up with other things in life. Anyway...you may have already switch out to something, but I run similar loads with extra gear like you got sometimes, or just a week's worth of food, and when going over rugged terrain and putting in lots of miles in a day, my neck and shoulders really feel it, even with the Circuit. I'd point you toward something like the Bridger55 from Mystery Ranch. I got one of those to try for heavier loads and it really does support heavier loads well with lots of attachment points for external gear when desired.
@jedsmith4988
@jedsmith4988 7 ай бұрын
@@WasatchWill Thanks and good to see you're still around. Your TRs and reviews are great. Still no decision. Couldn't dial in a good fit on the Circuit even with great customer support. Bought the Granite Gear Crown 3 from REI a few weeks before the Winds trip but ultimately took the Deuter. Have since tested the Crown 3 at 25 lbs. Comfortable, but need to push to 30 lbs. May return. Borrowed a Seek Outside Gila 3500 and tested with 25 lbs. Great pack. Also looking at Superior Wilderness Designs Rugged Long Haul 50, but hard to know without trying it. Long lead times. Will check =out the Bridger out as well. A few posts to the UL community mostly resulted in calls to reduce my base load to 10 lbs! Think sometimes, non-UL is the best option for safety, comfort and performance.
@Get_Some_Nature
@Get_Some_Nature Жыл бұрын
I carried Gearaid Seamgrip WP last year on my successful Appalachian Trail thruhike. I carried it for my airpad. My pad never had a hole. My CNOC had so many pinholes that I repaired with the Seamgrip WP. Apply the Seamgrip and let dry for at least 8 hours. I did it when I went to sleep. Dry in the morning. I have since switched to Evernew 2 liter water bags.
@WasatchWill
@WasatchWill Жыл бұрын
I had an Evernew that I thought I was going to love. It lasted a few years and then developed cracks and holes along the side seams. The plastic became more briddle with age. At least the CNOC bags can be patched/repaired easier to get more mileage out of them.
@wytwilly
@wytwilly Жыл бұрын
Great review! I am looking at getting either a Circuit or Catalyst and this really helped. I really liked the water bottle pouch idea when using the hip belt alone. What water bottle pouch is that you have slipped over the hip belt?
@WasatchWill
@WasatchWill Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I have a link to that water bottle holder in my description I think.
@GRiiZZx
@GRiiZZx Жыл бұрын
Did you get to see any wildlife on this hike? Elk or deer? Those are my favorite to see!
@WasatchWill
@WasatchWill Жыл бұрын
I don't remember seeing Elk. Only a deer or two.
@edolson4186
@edolson4186 Жыл бұрын
One more thing. Was the UGQ toggle system the same as the REI toggle system. I am thinking I may be able to buy the toggle system from UGQ and modify my Featherstone Moondance Quilt to accept the toggle system as long as the toggle system on the UGQ is not just a shock cord stretchy version of the UGQ wafer clip system if you catch my meaning.
@WasatchWill
@WasatchWill Жыл бұрын
It's pretty much the same but the UQG cord is still a shock cord while the REI cord is more like a really long shoe lace. Relaxing tension on it with the cord lock adjuster still helps to make it easier to connect and disconnect like it does with the REI one. The shock cord could be a good thing if you twist and turn a lot. If you stillbthink you'd prefer a non-stretching cord, you could just buy the plastic hardware and some not stretchy cord from a diy part supplier like Dutchware.
@edolson4186
@edolson4186 Жыл бұрын
Excellent comparison review of quilt to pad attachment systems. My quilt uses the wafer clip. The only option available for the Featherstone Moondance. And why didn't you just simply purchase two UGQ quilts?
@WasatchWill
@WasatchWill Жыл бұрын
The REI quilt was on sale and with a dividend to spend, I got it for a really good deal. Another UGQ quilt for me would have been over twice the cost. My wife has had more struggles getting a good sleep when camping too so I felt it was worth the cost for her and she's loved it since. I would have returned the REI quilt, since they have a 1 year return policy, and gotten a UGQ for myself if I hadn't ended up being well satisfied with the REI quilt throughout last season. And I was.
@Kirbysbelt
@Kirbysbelt Жыл бұрын
The robic catalyst is better. It gives you the ability to enjoy a trip vs rushing to just get the miles in . You can take more things!
@WasatchWill
@WasatchWill Жыл бұрын
You can take a few more things, that's true. And if that's what someone wants it for because if the style of backpacking they do, then that's a better one for them. For others, they prefer a lighter pack with less things to make all the hiking they do between campsites easier and so they'll pick smaller packs for that. Many people would think the Circuit is way too big for their wants and needs.
@lifeframedjw
@lifeframedjw Жыл бұрын
Yesterday I had a tree branch fall in my durstan. It punctured the nylon NY the door zipper. Would you recommend one of these tapes to patch it?
@WasatchWill
@WasatchWill Жыл бұрын
That could work but a simple gear aid tenacious tape patch would probably be just as effective if not better in some ways because the point where you have the puncture may not get stressed and stretched as much. The tear aid material I used can become cloudy and discolored over time.
@pierre-loupcarmichael2571
@pierre-loupcarmichael2571 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the in depth review, it's rare on KZbin
@logictd567
@logictd567 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing us the mods and your mistake. It'll help out the community and those new to backpacking.
@MrTmax74
@MrTmax74 Жыл бұрын
Very nice review, Will.
@merlinbrid
@merlinbrid Жыл бұрын
great video
@CBne1997
@CBne1997 Жыл бұрын
I asked Dan about going handle up and he told me it is possible with a handle adapter that Tarptent sells. I imagine it would work for the early XMid versions as well.
@karlkoch2758
@karlkoch2758 Жыл бұрын
Biggest takeaway... considering time of the year peak season... little to no trail traffic. why i love the winds and the high routes.
@toprun95
@toprun95 Жыл бұрын
This is a really nice review. I just subbed your channel. Thanks and hope to learn more from your experience.