Great video

Good choice. Satellite messengers are NOT equivalent to PLBs for emergency rescue. The US Dept. of Agriculture tested Spot and found it to be effective when there was an unobstructed view of the sky, but the ability to get a message out was very ahem, SPOTTY, under tree cover. In some cases under tree cover, Spot messages failed more often than they succeeded. And they only work if your subscription service is paid up. Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) can transmit at 5 watts power (versus 1.6w max for sat messengers), allowing them to punch thru poor conditions much better than sat messengers. PLBs have enough power to transmit directly to geostationary satellites, which orbit at 22,000 miles in space. Sat messengers can't do that. In the continental US, for example, there are two geostationary NOAA satellites overhead at all times, capable of picking up PLB distress signals very quickly - usually less than 5 minutes. Sat messengers access satellites in low earth orbit, with a sat passing over every 90-100 minutes. So it's likely that your PLB distress signal will be picked up more quickly than a Spot/Garmin distress signal. Your PLB will also work globally, without any payment or subscription. The one advantage of subscription sat messengers over PLBs is the ability to send two way, non-emergency messages to family and friends. That capability might be worth paying for, in very remote places where there's no hope of sending a text on your cell. But for a real life and death emergency in unknown conditions, when time counts, anywhere on Earth, PLBs are by far the best choice.

Wow what a surprise! Congratulations, Jake!

I have a mid with a mesh inner. Tons of room and up in under 2 minutes. Push in four stakes and raise the trekking pole Out of the rain quick. Don’t usually use the mesh inner-just put down a piece of plastic sheeting.

What’s the name of the cover sheets you said around 6:35 ? I couldn’t really make it

Thanks for the video Jake! I love that part of the world. I'm about to do the Breakfast Creek to Coxs river walk. Can't wait!

Aquí en mexico, este tipos de brújulas presentan un fallo después de comprarla aproximadamente en 3 meses se presenta una burbuja en la capsula no permitiendo el movimiento de la ajuga o impidiendo el movimiento de esta fui al servicio técnico de aquí en mexico suunto mexico la cual no se hace responsable de este fallo y te alienta que compres otra bujula de otra marca mejor. triste pero cierto no te dejes estafar por esta marca.

Awww 😍 congrats mate, that's awesome! Enjoy daddyhood until you get back into the outside!

Animal fat from cooking works great too! And cheaper :-)

How to update the software?

Have one of these. It’s great and is completely waterproof as well. Ask me how I know.

Muy mala brújula al medio año que la compre se formo una burbuja en el centro de la cápsula que no permitia el movimiento libre de la aguja, fui por la garantía a suunto mexico y me negaron el servicio y me dijeron que es común pero que ya No tenia arreglo aquí en México ni en EEUU y que me comprara otra.

Thanks for your films. I didn’t consider my V7 as a touring one (for that I have a Baffin, Frej 507, Zephir 155) - but you inspired me. Now I'll definitely try it.

Great video! Btw your intuition was right with that last hole you went down, you can definitely do the duck under when you drop into that pit. I understand not trusting that there is a way out though!

How can i see the real time distance, in the app while driving? I can see average speed en compass notification but not the distance i have made..

What knots do you use to tie out the top parts of the bivy with the trekking poles?

Hello! You removed the radiator from the bottom of the pan ? is it hard to do it ?

Not a dig, just trying to learn. At the 6 min mark, you remove your partners personal safety device and relocate it. I can't imagine this is ideal. Should you have asked him to do it himself?

🎉The InReach is a great bit of gear

I received one from Suunto last week. The worse compass ever. The only thing worse that the quality is the complete lack of customer service and support. If you look at the picture above and the video the Red house or shed in the interior of the compass is pointing North. The compass I received it is pointing South. Suunto didn't care enough to reply let alone replace. Buy this if you want to get lost

12:19 What size is your Waterproof Keg? Do you feel like the size you have is more than enough or would you recommend a larger size?

VT prussik is my favorite piece of kit!

Does it have a noise cancelling in its mic? Thanx

Amazing video and what an adventure !

Tampon !! The commandos teach you this on training

Where did you purchase the tub? Would it be possible for you to send a link?

Hello friend! How does the g2 model serve? No problems with it after 7 years of use?

Be sure to get a microphone for your videos. We can't hear clearly with a room echo. Barely $30 for a wireless.

Looks like a great idea, but alas, they've been sold out of them for over a year.

Funny how no videos show how to repack it into the box! It’s a really tight fit

woww! Which canyon is this in the Blue Mountains if you don't mind me asking? I would love to go and do it :)

How is it possible even red markings worn out, and we still can see white markings on your older compass? Are the areas with white markings hollow, groove-like, or are they printed in red on the smooth plastic?

0:51 How is it possible even red markings worn out, and we still can see white markings on your older compass? Are the areas with white markings hollow, groove-like, or are they printed in red on the smooth plastic?

You guys are amazing, I hope one day visit this place

I love your videos mate!

Where else would you rather be than right there right now?

Nice gear mate! what carabiner do you use for the CRITR? thanks

Did serendipity last month (11/2023) water level was low so opted to do it with out wet suits, never been so cold to the core. Had a blast, even got to check out the glow worm tunnel under the last water fall at the end of the canyon. Thanks for your videos

i have the 4 laser strike is cool but i think that hollowed out handle will make it inherently weaker in the handle

Using my wife's account. A lot more kit and a lot more abseils (we did 3 counting the one to get in) than when I first did it 35 years ago. Keep having fun guys.

Mormons look like

Nice vid mate! Getting more jealous as i havent visited a canyon yet to test out my 360 camera. Curious how you deal with low light? I assume you dont use HDR video as it says you need good light.

Is this at Blue Mountain, NSW?

What size pull cord do you use?

Another Beautiful spot. Thanks for posting and sharing the experience. Cheers

That grotto at 15:30 was spectacular

I think it's important to point out that Jake's review involves a Global needle compass that uses the original 1992 Recta AG patent (when Suunto bought Recta AG, they inherited the Recta global needle patent). This is a very trustworthy and proven design. Suunto has since changed their Global Needle to a new design using a composite plastic-and-steel needle that has been criticized by some owners for excessive tilt causing needle drag against the base of the capsule. Apparently this was done to save money, but IMHO it's a poor design.

How much did all of this equipment set you back? I'm about to do butterbox canyon in 3 weeks and have a feeling I might get addicted...

Stuck in the past? Fuck you.

One of my fav canyons! I just got a 360 camera so interesting to see it works quite well in canyons. Never considered head mounting the camera like that, i was planning to just swing that 3m selfie stick around! I assume you do single lens mode that way or you have a lovely view of a helmet on the other lens. Want to do Claustral with it. Would look stunning.