leatherman raptor shears are heavy but bulletproof and cut anything

whats that spoon you have?

What about the geese? 😢

Quilts are only good for summer. In which case could just bring a fleece blanket

I really don’t see the logic I’m not using the alcohol stove because of burn ban. You’ve just switched one fuel source for another. There is still flame.

Freezer bag cooking is so not healthy lol the boiling point of water is higher than the melting point of freezer bags.

I have a herniated disc and have never been able to sleep well on inflatable pads. I guess they just don’t provide enough support for me. An old-fashioned Thermarest Ridge Rest has given me my best sleep on the trail of my life!

Be a man and start from no sleeping pad. The thinnest pad feels like heaven compared to cowboy camping

I completely agree with you in regards to the sleeping bag. I'm a very active sleeper so I need a wide quilt as well. Even though I use it as a quilt 90% of the time it's really nice to have a zipper if things get really drafty and cold. The weight penalty is very little. Also I went back to a slightly sturdier pair of cheap rain pants, like what is in this video, with the idea that they will be subject to a lot more abuse from sitting on rocks and trees, bushwhacking, and so on. I think it's a little easier to get away with a super light rain jacket than pants but I'm clumsy.

Please tell me he carries a bigger knife in conjunction with that baby one. My fingernail file is bigger than that.

Great short, thank you. But isn't pouring hot water in PLASTIC like really bad for you!!? Heated plastic off gassing chemicals into that food!?

Alternative option. I have a rectangular tarp from when I used to hammock camp. I took cheap mosquito netting and sewed about 8” of mosquito netting around the whole bottom edge of my tarp. Then sewed mosquito netting into the doors of the my tarp (both ends in A frame setup) I added magnets for convenient closing at the ends. This setup allows me to comfortably sleep in black fly infested boreal forest way up north in the muskeg with no problems. There’s no floor and I weight down the edges of the mosquito netting with rocks or chunks of moss. When I’m in bug free climates or the shoulder season I am free to cowboy camp or set the tarp up high. Alternatively I can set it up tent style with a stick in really cold weather. I have a huge tarp it’s 13’ long, so I had to add a lot of netting. That combined with me going overboard with magnets and also netting up the triangles on the a frame ends added more weight than I planned. I used cheap heavy shitty netting from the sporting good store. Tarp weighed 0.9lbs with tie downs and rope prior to mods now weighs 1.6lbs with netting. If you made the decision to only setup the tarp tent/toe style you could eliminate the mosquito netting on the ends and save a lot of weight. Cutting down on magnets would also have saved me a ton of weight

Just don't leave those bags on your feet on the trail or bad things happen 🦶☠️

Or you can buy the mash potatoes with bacon already in it!🤔👍🏽😜

Hi! I came across your channel a few days ago and I just wanted to say that I love your videos! They have their own niche and the cinematography is amazing!! Your videos feel safe and personable and have been highly enjoyable! I noticed you have not posted any videos in a while, I hope your health hasn't been affected to a degree that restricts your hobbies! Your videos are amazing, seriously underrated!!! I hope you will post soon! You're definitely my current favourite outdoors KZbinr along with the Outdoor Boys!

I have gear im no longer using- where are the best places to sell used gear?

Nr 13 Bugs in summer :D

I think you'll find that all the pots are made of titanium and aluminium . be careful if it says made with 99% pure Titanium. because 99% titanium is what they're mixed with the aluminium

Please NEVER do this!!!!! You are eating micro plastic!!!!!!!!

Boiling water and ziplock plastic equals micro plastic permanently in your body!!! Hard pass!!!!

I'd maybe trust the reusable style dishwasher safe bags for this over the ziplocs. Either way you're boiling plastic, even the coating in your freeze dried meals are plastic coated

I want to try the msr carbon core and big sky tube stakes. I was impressed with the groundhogs but the shape is annoying for packing. The DAC J stakes look promising too, similar holding power as groundhogs but stack nicely

Great video.

No wonder why usa is the most obese country in the world.

On the MSR Groundhogs: I thruhiked the PCT with a Zpacks Duplex. I started off with Mini-Groundhogs for the mainlines and Zpacks carbon fiber stakes on the 4 corners. This worked well i the good soil of Illinois, but out west I occasionally had each type pull out. I upgraded to regular Groundhogs on the mainlines and minis on the corners and had no issues. Maybe pick up some minis and give them a try to save a little weight on the corners.

Agreed. I’ve done about 3500 miles with a Zpacks tent. I’ve started looking into tarps and have come to the conclusion that modern DCF tents are the better option for all of the reasons that you listed. Weight, ease, and protection are all on the tent’s side in most situations.

Hate Leatherman for getting rid of the squirt, the only mini multitool with usable knife and scissors. The victorinox classic kind of sucks

One of the best shorts I’ve seen! Thanks for the info 🙏

Man, I can't wait for your PCT videos!

Doesn't aluminum cause Alzheimer's

Thank you for sharing these helpful tips. 😊

Look at the leatherman micra. It’s got amazing scissors

He is totally correct about 3, like I have 3 of literally everything as it related to gear, you can scale up and down and remain really versatile without cluttering up your life

Nice video!

I disagree that it’s harder to find a good site with the tarp/bivy. Tents require a much larger footprint, and it must be flat, or you get all kinds of problems. With the bivy, you only need a space flat enough for your back, and the tarp can easily be modified around it. Tarps are more versatile that way.

All right right off the bat you made One error in what you said. You forgot to mention the heavier canvas. Listen to way sometime between 3 and 6 lb each depending on their sides

Or you can just sleep on the air mattress ! .... whether it takes 3 days or 3 years or even longer. Eventually you'll just get used to it. In general it's not that big of an issue.

Well done. I prefer the Dog Bone over the PCT stick. The stick only works with thinner line than my Zpacks bear bag kit came with. I always had issues tying that knot, especially after a very long day. They sell the Dog Bone on Garage Grown Gear. They are very inexpensive. Take care

I have the plex solo and I fold it long ways 3 times to the height of the bag. It slides nicely into the bag once fully rolled tight. Fold the long side of the tent so it meets the middle. Repeat for the other long side. Then fold the long side in half. The tent should be as wide as the bags height. Roll up tightly, insert in bag.

If you’re 6’1 or taller (I am 6’2) DO NOT waste a copious amount of money and by this impugned small cramped tent (unless if you want to be uncomfortable and wake up to a wet and soaked foot-box each morning). The end.

Hi, Thanks for the tips, but I'm curious why you wouldn't take the same approach as your down sleeping bag/quilt? Not folded/rolled, just stuffed in the sack one handful at a time.

I have a MSR Whisperlight, a Trangia 27, a diy Caldera cone, and a Jetboil Mighty Mo burner like the Pocket Rocket. The Jetboil let me down on a cold Spring morning. The cone saved the day. I still like my old Coleman single burner dual fuel. It’s heavy but it’s a blowtorch. On short winter trips it’s easier than putting the pump in and out of the MSR fuel bottle.

Perfect gear hacks for easy travel!"

Perfect gear hacks for easy travel!"

Any updates to this setup for this year? Thanks!

I'm with ya on pants, they're the worst! I found that some nice, lightweight leggings/tights whatever you wanna call them work great under a pair of shorts. No restriction in movement, wicks sweat and fast drying, adequate sun protection and also helps a bit with wind which is perfect for when your above treeline. Plus you get to look like a douchebag! 😅

3:52 LMAO right when I was starting to think.. "this video brought to you by the fine folks at Patagonia" 😋

I love tarps too . But I also love my two man , 2 trecking pole ,double wall tent . I have a summer liner 3 season . A winter liner 4 season. It is the Lanshan The tint is tough and it isless than 2lbs . I use trecking poles to hike . I have set it up between trees . Let the gear snobs roar ! It is a great tent .

I think this is a great idea.