Great video, now I have trekking pole holders for my Nero! BTW the link to the set you have linked on the toggles etc only have one size of the oblong toggles, when I first clicked on it it said item no longer available but there is a similar pack with only one size long toggles but several other sizes/shapes. Thanks !

2 things, first that music was way to fucking loud. Second while you are technically correct. Just because they are made out of the same material does that mean they are the same. Types of weaves and construction matter tremendously and can completely change something. And a side note I used that same scotch guard on a coat I had and it barely helped.

I just seen the waterproofing video on the tents how do you go about waterproofing and tick prevention?

2:54 what about unigear Camfy P3?

Neither of your budget tents are seam sealed which would have accounted for at least part of the failure in the rain tests (looks like I jumped the gun as you do cover this shortly after I wrote this). Tents with a more simple construction can be factory seam taped. Higher quality tents with more complex patterns will be manually seam sealed. This is most often done by the buyer (usually the tent purchase includes a tube of the correct seam sealing product). Sealing seams is mandatory. If you dont seal your seams and your tent leaks its not the tent that failed, its you who failed.... *Tip: You can use a syringe to apply the seam sealer in a thin bead along the rows of stitching too. Make sure to let it dry and set up to not be tacky for a sufficient amount of time (best done out of direct sunlight). You can alternatively sprinkle some foot powder or corn starch lightly over the seam sealer to coat it and keep it from sticking to the fabric (where you dont want it to) if you must rush this process.

That is about what I paid for my xmid 2p ..Love it polyester is the bomb ...

Don’t think it’s a fair review. For example, why do you complain about it not having hip belt pockets… you knew that before you bought it. To me it seems stupid to complain about features on a bag and at the same time on multiple occasions state that the bag doesn’t meet your needs. No, it doesn’t, because the bag is designed to accommodate different needs. There is nothing wrong with the bag, you just bought the wrong one. Fine if the cons are based on reasonable facts like the lack of ways to strap a bottle in the side pocket but other than that, a review like this is useless to me.

Thanks!

My Eureka El Capitan works great in the rain! Last weekend was a rainy camping weekend and my son said it was so comfy inside the dry tent! Great video!!!

85 or 90 degrees?! We call that 10am in Texas 😅

I had the 20k Nitecore carbo. Used it for 3 charge cycles, and it died. Returned it with GGGs awesome customer service, ordered the Anker 20k

thank ya, is it just the corners that get wet? or does it drip from the top inside??

So if i wer to combine a ul80 with a sheet of refectix big bubble would i be good down to zero. Would the reflectix be better under the pad or under my sleeping bag?

I finally got out to try the Trekology mat, and am seriously disappointed. It's not comfortable at all. Felt like lying down in a bouncy castle. The material is similar in texture to the tent floor, so the thing slips about too. I went cheap, and got donkey ears. Amazon doesn't give me an option to return it, and trying to get a refund from the company is quite difficult. It took them 3 emails to ask "which product" (I told them in the beginning) "why do you want to return it?" and finally "Please take a photo of the mat". Like this channel, but not this product.

What is your suggestion for light weight hiking tarp??

Thanks! We will likely go foam as a husband and wife.

best first aid kit ive seen

I spent 60$ for a UPS shipping fee

So it IS waterproof…until it isn’t. That’s like saying my tire doesn’t hold air, because it will eventually wear out.

Absolutely nothing repels the ticks in the Ozarks.

This is awesome! So helpful! Thank you!

I've had one of these for about two years. The textured back kinda chafes, but I covered the parts that sat against my shoulder blades with some gaff tape. Also, on mine, the hip pockets can be removed. It just has some mega strong velcro holding them in. Good review.

Would be cool to see a budget DOWN sleeping bag shootout(slightly higher price range obviously). Love your videos!

Cheap gear has the tendency to fail in the backcountry, so you will be repurchasing it over and over. Save up, invest in high quality gear. Start with investing in good shoes, that’s most important. Stay away from packs that have a million pockets and zippers, you don’t need them and it’s just excess weight. And don’t EVER put your food in your tent bag, because you don’t want your tent to smell like food.

Can't get the Paria Recharge XL in Germany, any other recs for ~100€/$?

Just added the poison ivy wipes! I didn’t know they existed and I’m super sensitive.

I have a Eureka Desert Canyon tent, I've had it for about 5 years now. I'm in the PNW and seem to get rain on every camping trip, last year it poured for 5 days almost non-stop, but the tent interior stayed totally dry. I always worry when it might start leaking though. I don't have a yard or a space I can set the tent up in, but might order the seam sealant and a spray and use them on my next camping trip, so long as it has a full dry day. I want my tent to last, especially since Eureka is shutting down. If I could afford it I would buy one of the updated versions of ny current tent for when it inevitably needs to be replaced.

Hmmm. I'm thinking of just getting the x mid 2 just for extra space.

Thanks for the info. I am also a motorcyclist, so I also include a couple Rubber Tourniquets, just in case we have a serious accident.

Thanks for the tips, I will use them on my next motorcycle tent camping trip.

Thanks for the info.

freezer bag to hold water a great idea. I haven't seen anyone suggest this, saves a lot of space.

How many BTUs does each put out? Can you cook a steak on a cast iron pan on one of thes stoves?

No not true. You yourself showed a sleeping bag for 170$ that would be capable for Winter camping. This is not low Budget.

WHY 57 cm wide, damn, why so narrow ?

Ive just bought a tent $70(Desert Fox lightweight 2 man), sleeping mat $30, headlamp $25, torch $9, air pillow $15 off Temu, all of reasonable quality for a total of $149, now if I was to buy the same gear from top brand names like LED Lensor, MSR etc, I calculated the cost to be around $1300!

Would like to see you try out this backpack ventilation system from Vaucluse …. Wondering about comfort and if it’s something that would rub a hole in pack eventually on a through hike or rub a hole in your back??

Gosh this video was a breath of fresh air. And uh... ever notice how most channels that claim _this pad_ is budget friendly are 20-somethings still living with mommy?

Adventuridges tent (the aldi brand) let in water. It wasnt a lot and for a 30 dollar 4 person tent it was more that reasonable lol. Still let some in though :p

The Sleepngo pad is hell for side sleepers. A good pad for side sleepers will have at least 3 inches of cushion. Also, the Sleepngo is just a re-label. The same pad can be found from other "labels" for less. Last, the amount of reviews a product has doesn't mean squat seeing how a company can hire marketing firms to leave 100's of fake positive reviews. In saying all that, I do appreciate your effort on delivering non-biased content.

That stuff is poison and will get in your lungs and other organs and cause all sorts of strange symptoms. Why not try essential oils and vinegar mixes instead.

SUCH good dads. It takes me back to all the cool places my dad took me and my sisters. These memories will be the absolute best ever made!

I never camp in the cold, California camping mostly. I am looking for comfort as I am finally saying bye to my air mattress for convenience. I saw trekology UL140, any info? I don’t need super light weight etc. most confirm in a sleeping pad at under $60

As a side sleeper who's poor, I thank you!

Eye drops and electrolytes

I just went over to get a pair. They are 26.95 now.

I got very tired of spending top buck for tents even of quality that will leak and structurally fail. I Make my own. They are very light weight (made out of cotton bed sheets) and coated in silicone. I don't bother with grommets or other BS . Last a long time and if I have to reseal I can. other then that making a new one with the cost of about 30 USD...goes a ton longer

In Holland we have this saying: kicking in an open door. Dude….

Mosquito net. My first aid kit doubles as an emergency kit so I keep other things in it. One of them is a mosquito net. I was glad to have it when I encountered thick black flies on the Sierra High Route. I also like to have a P38 can opener in there for can and just as a carry-on safe sharp object since I often go carry-on only.