This is gonna be huge for me in colroado. Its currently running 7 degress on average the past few days and down the negatives in the hills out west. Ive been trying to get accustomed to the cold weather and thriving in it.

My mama dresses me anyways

Are you interested making video about active insulation? I think this is a good idea since you’re enjoy ice climbing

If you "throw the fleece on over your T-shirt' how is it "next to your skin"? Do you mean to just next to skin just on the bear arms when the T-shirt is not next to skin?

No you don't. In Vietnam soldiers wore jeans. This was a terrible material in the jungle but it made them feel comfortable. Which in turn, help them come home alive.

i prefer the patagonia system over the Arcteryx system. Patagonia last 3x longer than Arcteryx.

Cool video, good concept!

venture surplus out of stock :(

13:52 whole new meaning to “let him cook”

I always love your videos. They're a much more concise version of what my brain fumbles through when trying to describe my layering. For me, GENERALLY speaking, I'll rock a fleece if I expect it to go under a L4, L5, L6 etc., and take my puffy if I expect to have to plus up on top of a L4 or L5.

I don't think there are enough exasperated sighs in this video, can you up those by double?

Ok to use a cheapo windbreaker here? I have a couple of those kicking around but maybe they’re not breathable enough? Tia

Wonder if the fma copy is somewhat decent.

I never thought of using a windbreaker like that! I have a Columbia one that has the heat reflective material that I always found to be real warm during specific times of year. Then I would ditch that for something else, never thought of it as a warming layer! Going camping in upstate NY for a week, and I will bring that along to try. Having something that is going to add that much warmth without any real bulk is a godsend! Thank you!

when top roping a clutch safety tip I can pass on is to clip the bungee ice tool leashes onto the rope w/ a carabiner and NOT to your belay loop. Only one of those clip in options will have the potential to snap those tools back hard, right for where they are attached. Dont put your crotch on the X if it can be helped. No one wants a backcountry vasectomy they dont consent to. Check out the new version of that pear shaped carabiner (Petzl Attache) the rope basket area now has a round profile. An improvement meant to help it preform more like the much loved "round stock" version from the past. -The plastic clip holding your ice screw is known "an ice screw clipper". -The sewn loop of cord that you use for a third hand when rappelling is known as a prussik/prussik loop/sewn prussik (a "cordalellete" is 15' to 25" of 7mm cord used to build anchors with).

Love the homeless comment. Arguably the most popular garment for the urban camper.

Earned a subscribe for this video! Just watched the spiritus series on cold weather layering. Which was a great introduction… if you want to drop a few thousand dollars on clothing.

This product is not especially useful as a Helikon Tex poncho and a zipped bivy from Snugpak only weighs a 100 grams more, and then you have a poncho/tarp and a bivy for almost the same weight (And cheaper)

No need to hate on New Balance if they make good stuff for our troops. Everyone wins. They're not exactly making nerve gas.

What did you wear on your feet? With very large feet (15 US), I'm considering all the options out there.

Level 5 long vs regular ? Which are you sporting here ?

Is EMS still around? They closed a bunch of stores and disabled their website. I used to hang out there quite a bit when I lived in the Boston area, but all of those are now closed.

Right!

You don't have to worry about compressing Wiggy's Lamilite Sleeping bags, Jackets, Liners etc. They will retain their loft once de-compressed. Keep you warm while wet. Check out his products. Nice video.

These videos are a lifesaver. Was just able to order one in flektarn

It is a perfect clothing system for all weather. Thank you for showing, from Germany.

Good breakdown. I have the cold/wet weather parka since my training group uses M81, but I can count on one hand the amount of times I've actually used it. Even with the pit zips, it gets way too hot, is too heavy and bulky to pack. Another decent budget option is the Austrian Anzuq 03 goretex shell, which comes in a nice shade of grey in between Alpha Green (PCU) and Ranger Green. Mine still holds up well after re-spraying with DWR. Huge downside is lack of venting - no pit zips or chest vents. For me, anything without pit zips is a non-starter. You can't plan to simply sit static through a rainstorm in every situation - a way to dump heat is mandatory. My current main shell is Outdoor Research Mountain Jacket. Goretex with helmet sized hood, BIG pit zips, and mesh-lined chest pockets/vents. MSRP is outrageous ($720) but I bought at a steep discount. Not made in USA unfortunately, but has performed well and held up nicely.

Hoping for the level 5 video next! And some good civilian soft shell recommendations!

Wow! This is a great video.

What would you suggest replacing the level 3 fleece with ?

Gregory makes awesome packs. I've had mine for 15 years now; still going strong. Holy heck that UM21 pack is expensive, though. You can get a new consumer Gregory pack for less, so it's all about having the Molle system.

OMG - this is a great piece of emergency equipment. But $$$. Regular bivy + poncho/tarp + bug net seems like a better choice for general outdoor use, and better for weight. Glad to hear you support redundant gear. I see all of this "my 5-lb thru-hiking kit" stuff, and it's frankly nuts. 15 or 20 lbs (add 5-10 for winter) and being in better shape seems cheaper and safer. I'll save the weight around my midsection 🙂

Does "Gucci" just mean brand-name gear like Patagonia or ArcTeryx? Guessing it's kind of a military phrase? Any suggestions for non-PCU softshells? The PCU jackets are like $250 used, which is pretty spendy. As for the woobie hoodie, it's actually a good choice for on-plane airline travel: the TSA tends to make you take off anything that has a zipper, and the kangaroo pocket is a good spot for your paperback book, phone, or Kindle. Then if you need something later, you can stuff a second jacket into your carry-on. I used to always use a thick cotton hoodie for planes, but they're kind of a one-trick pony, and they take up a lot of space for outdoor use. For active outdoor stuff--running/cycling/snowshoeing/etc., I really like softshell fleece vests over a base layer: they have lots of pockets, block wind and light precipitation pretty well, and obviously can vent really well. You can stick a bottle or gloves in the interior pockets, too. Then you just throw a light jacket or a full fleece/packable jacket over the top for a little more protection. You can also turn them inside out at night and stuff whatever in them to use as a pillow. They're also good at work/school over a button-down shirt for a little extra warmth or storage. And they're $30 or so.

Awesome video!

net clothing isn't expensive if you don't buy it in outdoor garment suppliers but the kind of suppliers that sell you the synonym of happiness supplies. They work just the same or better and are available in the synthetics everyone likes.

If you cut a hole into your neck gaiter, first stitch around it to prevent tear-out. I do this to add thumbholes to various long-sleeve shirts/jackets. As for the cold-weather mask, man--Pulp Fiction. I also really love balaclavas: to vent heat, I just roll them up around my ears and wear them like a hat. They also fit really well under helmets of various kinds. For really aerobic winter activity--running, cycling, x-country skiing--they help me keep warm air in my lungs and stay in place better than a neck gaiter pulled up. My favorite is this odd LL Bean mini-waffle knit one that's relatively light. Going to try out the Nomex ones--thank you for the idea!

How do you like your climbing shoes? Blue feet?

Super cool! Useful for anyone who's active in the outdoors. I'm liking the "just add a bivy" sleeping approach. Going to try that out this winter. My bivy is bright red to be seen, but the idea is perfectly sound. Down puffers might not be a good choice there, however--will see if I can get my hands on a surplus parka.

for how cheap I got the artic mittens, I love it, and I can still belay in them

The 1980s BDU is an absolute vibe change my mind. I love woodland an honestly the amount of 80s-90s milsurp is incredible.

Drying out is critical. But staying dry as you can avoids a lot of drying-out nonsense. When I'm active, I'm hotter than anyone else, and shed layers. When I'm inactive, I'm colder than anybody else.

Why the hell are you vids so long????

Why is it so hard to buy this stuff online?

Awesome video, thank you! No BS, no mumbling/rambling!

If i where to sew one from a usmc tarp how could i fix all my wholes from sewing it?

Insanely high quality first video! I know I’m a bit late to comment but seriously great stuff and I’m glad you’ve turned your passion into a channel. Very informative and will definitely look into winter camping now!

My girlfriend made me a baby

About 15 years ago I created & published the first video on youtube about the old MSS

Very informative video ! Thank you so much !!

The tora bora boots are made out of pig skin