When they make a sleeping bag wide enough for shoulders, I might try one

Quilts are perfect for stupid people like me, who also believed that ridiculous looking zero drop shoes of inferior quality were the next big thing. I even believed frameless backpacks and dyneema tents that looked like they were designed by five year olds were a good idea, just like I believed toe socks were not only for masochists - and had blisters within the first 5 mile. I jump from one rabbit hole to another. But somewhere in the back of my mind I think you’re right. Maybe someday I will wake up and say: ‘I don’t buy it anymore.’

What about lama wool?

You should really try a Katabatic quilt; they mostly fix the problems you described. EE quilts are outdated and over-rated; you have to wrap them around your pad to keep out drafts and this reduces the space gains. Katabatic is not just far better at keeping out drafts, but they are also far better quality. UGQ is also good, but not nearly as good. A benefit I don't think you mentioned is versatility; quilts are far more ventable than sleeping bags; you can use a bag like a quilt, but then the hood is in your face. A great quilt should use your insulated ground pad in place of the fabric that would otherwise be under you and there should be almost no drafts. In this scenario, you have a lighter system that is more versatile and spacious.

We can all agree that alone is preferable. Lets move on to the tips already 😂

It’s a preference simply put. As long as you’re comfortable then that’s all that matters

The whole world is metric now. I kg is one litre. Basically these were a mountain bike related fad in the 90s. Never really a practical thing.

remember that siberian tiger hunt deer and moose in bright Orange and white

Ha, ha, that's good advice. I definitely spend lots of time studying the terrain I'm going to be hiking, especially the elevation profiles! I think I'll take your advice.

You are not going to war or exploring new lands. Take it easy. Soldiers and Explorers in the past did not have these equipment but managed.

military surplus and walmart real tree works fine for me bruh

Sleeping bags for tent camping. Top quilt + under quilt for hammock camping.

I did notice that my feet get sore much faster on rocky trails where there is no good foot placement. Walking on rough rocks is much harder on the feet. Whenever possible, I step on the flatter spots.

I did a solo 5 day trip recently and can say these tips are good tips if you are not comfortable backpacking solo. I didn't have too many issues but one night I was in a more populated area and there were some people around at night and that freaked me out a bit until I realized they were just camping like me but got to camp really late. I do wear earplugs sometimes and that helps me. I guess I'm more worried about humans messing with me than animals, but if I am out in the wilderness there are less humans to worry about.

Agree totally. Found Ortovox products about 3 years ago. Products still performing well, wash in wool wash, and light.

This is exactly the video I needed. You've also done a great job editing these videos, as well as sound quality and whatnot. Hope to see some more content from you soon.

Growing all my uncles and dad and grand dad all just hunting green or grey walls coveralls they got at Walmart they all stacked up deer every year

I have to say that telling people to subsribe or thum up is soooo anoying. Please tstoo dooing that, it is nearly at every video, spreading like a cancer tbese days. Especialy telling it on the begining :-). Its like going to restsaurant and waiter firstly ask for the tip. Nobody like the advertisment a nd evybody do it to others... Please think about it. Thank you

i wore a merino shirt for 14 days straight in the summer heat and humidity of toronto. i did not stink and no sweat stains. i once traveled with the one merino shirt on my body for a month without washing. easy peasy.

A "Quilt" is basically a sleeping bag without the zipper and most likely just a reason to charge more for something that's more popular, for whatever reason. I can't justify paying $500 for a quilt OR a sleeping bag. It's outrageous.

People need to be objective about their gear- after a subjective rant about quilts. Argument not convincing. Get some data and present that- temp monitoring, amount of movement. I use both. Down to 20 degrees I use a quilt and below that I use a bag- this is because I only have two quilts rated 40 and 32 degrees but have sleeping bags down to zero rating. I used temp sensors (Govee wifi) one in the footbox and one near the chest using a 32 degree quilt and a 30 degree bag using the same ground pad with each. Temps hit a low of between 28 and 38 degrees over 6 nights. Socks, watch cap, neck gaiter and lightweight thermal underwear top and bottom worn throughout. Temp sensors sampled constantly overnight. When graphing the data- no significant differences between the two- minor fluctuations in high low temps inside the bag and quilt. Quilt avg internal temp- 86 degrees, Bag avg internal temp 88 degrees. Subjective part of the evaluation- I remember waking up a lot more to reposition when using the sleeping bag.

Just here to point out that most of us can't afford 170.00 for a hoodie or 80.00 for ONE tee shirt. It's really great that you found a solution to your sweating issue. Rich people from all over will be grateful. Cheers.

I use fleece, but not as my favorite base layer.

I like that orange sign in background, I need one of those because I procrastinate.

The way you broke that down made it very easy to digest, and I like how you covered all the little things that might pop up. Awesome vid- subscribed.

The reason I stopped using them is the hose system is just such an unholy pain to clean and then dry out after the trip.

If you use a 7+ r-value pad you wont be cold.

Does this apply to black chest rigs and harnesses that don’t have a camo patterns and also aren’t a solid green color as a well?

I have a long story, but yeah, I am switching to wool for cold and cotton is what I am wearing in the heat. I found my body is burning alive in polyester. I know this isn't a 1 to 1, but I am from Phoenix AZ. I went to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Southern China. I have been here 6 months. In AZ, I thought I was buying athletic clothing, for some reason a lot is 100% polyester. I found that I have been burning up. I couldn't figure it out. A lot of people aren't running AC or run it rarely, and I was way hotter and sweatier than all my friends. One day, I was cooking indoors. I took my polyester off and went and found a friend's cotton shirt. Suddenly I was much cooler. Everyone says polyester moisture wicks, but I don't care if the whole reason I was hot and sweaty was the polyester, especially when indoors. It is why I am starting to research fabrics, because I can't believe Polyester is sold as athletic wear. In AZ, cotton was common and as a kid, I used it in sports and it was great. Then as an adult, I didn't research and was just buying randomly. TLDR, I am going away from polyester or fleece. Cotton in Dry and Hot and Wool otherwise for me in the future.

I walk with my older dog. He goes about 2-3 mph, which is an ideal pace for me to practice endurance. It sounds slow and it is! At that pace, it takes 10 hours to do 20 miles, but like you said, if I’m starting at 6:30, I’m still done at 4:30 (5 or 6 with breaks)!

I walk with my older dog. He goes about 2-3 mph, which is an ideal pace for me to practice endurance. It sounds slow and it is! At that pace, it takes 10 hours to do 20 miles, but like you said, if I’m starting at 6:30, I’m still done at 4:30 (5 or 6 with breaks)!

I go to homebrew stores that supply brewers and buy the food grade anti bacterial tabs. Soak everything. Easy peasy

I suppose what you describe affects restless sleepers, like me. I have never bought a quilt. Instead, I have a full length slepping bag. That offers me a lot of flexibility. If it is a hot night, I use it as a quilt.

Bladders are GREAT for full-day hikes, like Half Dome in Yosemite. Most of the issues listed here are false problems, and minor problems easily addressed with proper technique. The only legit pain imo is cleaning them. As usual, the best choice depends on the length of the hike, and access to potable water. Most of the time I don’t need a large bladder and I just bring a bottle or soft flask because the hike is relatively short and not strenuous. And if camping only with no long hikes there’s no need for a bladder either unless from a waist pack.

When I'm in a stand I usually have 3 or 4 different kinds of camo on. I don't really care if they match, just wear what is comfy.

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Why have I had the same bladder for 5 years and still not leaking?? I even still have the replacement parts that came with it but still never needed them.

Get a good Camelback and all of these points are negated. You are over complicating the bladder. I do agree though that quality hydration packs are expensive so bottles are a much cheaper option, not necessarily better though.

Disagree with literally every point here. Sounds like you are just making up things to complain about to make a video to get views.

Camo is overated , over marketed & over priced ... vintage duck camo is the best all around every season ever setting camo !

Thanks for making the vid short. Will check them out. Would wool w fingers be better?

Sorry to complain, but one of my biggest problems with KZbin is there’s definitely great information it’s precluded for minutes continuously to convince you that the videos is worth watching

I hate when wool base layer gets soaked w sweat I don’t find it wicks any better than anything else and it feels super gross

1:34 for most of the world 1L of water is 1KG of water

You should put one into the camera lens, you know, for emphasis.

I find in my down sleeping bag rolling from my back to my side, I have crushed the insulation by laying on it, making a big cold spot. The solution would be a much heavier synthetic sleeping bag, or a top quilt. Now I use a mummy pad, with my quilt tucked under the pad for ZERO cold spots due to it lifting as I roll. My next buy will be a Zen Bivvy me thinks....

Bro you changed my mind, buying 2 bottles with same money😂😂

Ok Whacko here. How would you feel if crippled for 27yrs ? Walking again for 3 years now . Im an extremist ,"Do it!" Nietzchean and getting older. Maybe i got one last challenge im set on. Walking roughly 2000klm "yeh" 🤪. So give me your best tips and meet me at the end with beer and bacon 🥓. Gotta start soon if this year ( lots to say, hit me back asap best hiking shoes, ? Sponsor for M.S. jock song walk 500 miles etc for my sweetheart ❤️.

im 5 minutes into this and you still haven't started ???

I personally like bladders my only complaint is that they can leak is there anyway yo prevent it or a brand that holds up better than the rest