2 HOT TENT backpackers and ME 😳 winter backpacking trip.

[@BackcountryTreks]

Looked like a great trip! Awesome to see the X-mid hold up in some snow. I like the idea of using the big vestibule door in porch mode. Thanks for sharing that🍻

[@dylanagli1577]

porch mode man thats solid liked the video. Thanks for sharing.

[@janmariolle]

I really enjoyed your video. You have such a great attitude and sense of humor. The Durston was a champ.

[@HuckOutdoors]

Was watching Devin's trip and found your channel through him. Good stuff man. Love those Utah trips!

[@outdoorthorbackpacking]

Thank you so much! Utah really is a special place especially for backpacking. I love all of your content as well, thanks for checking mine out!

[@Jaysus145]

Nice to see that X-mid 2p kicking some butt in the snow! I was going to ask about your shoes, but I see you answered that below. Thanks for sharing.

[@outdoorthorbackpacking]

Yeah I’m not really a big shoe person. I typically always wear sandals but these are the only pair of regular shoes that I have! Haha

[@SantaDMrsCVest]

I loved the sleeping bag that holds the pad in place! Ingenious!!!! Amazing views of the Uintah's!

[@kevinharding1181]

Enjoyed the vlog ! However one point I'd make (as a photographer) is never to keep battery operated electronics or power banks anywhere where they are going to get cold (up there in the tent peak) because in cold weather they are going to lose charge for sure. I keep my batteries / power banks in a ziplock at the bottom of my sleeping bag / quilt. Safe trails !

[@bruellaffenbaumd7159]

First of all amazing video you are really taking big strides in improving the production value 👍 one thing I noticed is the audio volume was inconsistent whenever you used the clip on mic. Also some cuts where you cut right as you where inhaling or saying the next word but that's me nitpicking since you are open for feedback. Also would have liked to see the hot tent setups in detail but that might just be me cause I'm always playing with the idea of buying one.

[@outdoorthorbackpacking]

No I really appreciate the feedback! I’m looking at a different mic set up so that the audio will be more consistent because it lapel mic has been super hard to work with. The cord really restricts me to only a few feet. The only reason I didn’t feel more of a hot tent is because they were my personal tent and I didn’t want to film someone else’s tent and make it seem like it was mine. But I have been toying with buying one as well, they are so cool! The two guys that I was with both have a luxe hiking gear with the titanium stove. They really are so cool!

[@evansommer]

Love the Uintas! Glad to see someone out camping in what would traditionally be considered a 3 season tent. Planning on filming a trip in Rocky Mountain National Park next week, and will be trying out a Tarptent Protrail Li. Hoping it keeps me somewhat warm! Great video

[@outdoorthorbackpacking]

Thank you so much! Will you be filming your trip?

[@outdoorthorbackpacking]

I was pretty nervous taking it into Fourseason but it actually worked haha

[@evansommer]

@@outdoorthorbackpacking I will be! I always like to put together a video to look back on the experience and to share it with others

[@outdoorthorbackpacking]

@@evansommer alright well I subscribed and I’m looking forward to it!

[@evansommer]

@@outdoorthorbackpacking Fantastic! Subscribed to your channel as well. Really enjoying your helpful tips. Watching you video on ultralight backpacking now and really appreciate the insight!

[@BohemianAdventurers]

Gorgeous dude!! If you ever get near South Dakota or Minnesota, you should let me know!! Way to rock the normal gear. Ive debated a hot tent too but I am trying to resist!!

[@outdoorthorbackpacking]

Hot tents are so hard to resist 😆 I’m still fighting back the urge to buy one

[@BohemianAdventurers]

@@outdoorthorbackpacking yeah, it is SO tempting. I hammock primarily though so it complicates my decision making. Haha. A hot hammock tent all -in would probably be 20 pounds!

[@DarrenYee]

Nice job Thor, The snow is beautiful in Utah!

[@outdoorthorbackpacking]

Thanks so much for watching! It really is beautiful

[@stevesdaysoff2759]

Hello and good video. Great camp. I'm Also interested in the X Mid tents but can't make my mind up which one to go for the 1p or 2p 🤔. It will be more for trekking, I should get a dog in either vestibule. Really enjoyed watching and subbed you. Thanks. Steve From England 🇬🇧👍

[@chrismetcalf1261]

The camera quality was great. Loved some of the weird camera views you did. Definately was a pretty area. Ya it snowed but was probably just below 0. I did notice condensation on your sleeping bag tho. Did you find a problem with too much? I really liked you saying that the view was second only to your wife. You should try the mountains. If you liked those hills the mountains would blow you away.

[@outdoorthorbackpacking]

Yeah the weight from the snow push the walls in on my tent and so I got some pretty good condensation. I was actually shocked that I woke up and was so warm because there was a lot of condensation on the inside. It’s true, there is no better view than waking up next to my wife!

[@mikeghost7788]

Didnt think Devan would photo bomb you like that lmbo!!🤣🤣

[@outdoorthorbackpacking]

Yeah I wasn’t expecting it either 😂so hilarious

[@arc111]

I see you have a Wrangler TJ. Would be cool if you did a TJ specific camping video?

[@outdoorthorbackpacking]

That’s a great idea!

[@himapapa7638]

Nice location and tent! I’ll buy it.

[@ronmul1960]

Are you concerned about storing food & trash in your tent? Perhaps attracting big or small animals that might nibble to get inside?

[@outdoorthorbackpacking]

So typically during the day I will keep my food and trash in the tent so they keep it in one place and at night I will do a hang in place it away from camp. But I think you’re right I never really think of small rodents, my brain always panics and goes to bears haha. Next time I’ll take your advice and just keep it all outside the tent.

[@ronmul1960]

@@outdoorthorbackpacking I have had chipmunks gnaw thru my backpack in Uintas. It was repairable. Just worried could they gnaw into a tent. I use a rodent bag (metal mesh) that keeps critters out but I still hang it at night.

[@outdoorthorbackpacking]

@@ronmul1960 that’s a great idea! What kind of food bag do you use specifically? I would love to check it out

[@ronmul1960]

@@outdoorthorbackpacking Armored Outdoor Gear Ratsack at REI. Used in Grand Canyon. Lots of mice.

[@JsnrRobbins]

How were those air nike shoes on the hike out?

[@outdoorthorbackpacking]

😂😂😂 I honestly always were chacos and I don’t even have a pair of hiking boots or trail runners. I was pretty nervous but I just doubled up my wool socks and everything went great haha

[@JsnrRobbins]

Chacos are amazing! I gave up backpacking when I started rafting. I miss it but enjoy having what ever I want it need.

[@lifthearth]

Outdoor Thor, what is your camera and audio set up?

[@outdoorthorbackpacking]

I use my iPhone XR, rode video micro and a simple carbon fiber tripod. Although on this trip I was just using a cheap lapel mic

[@lifthearth]

@@outdoorthorbackpacking , it all looks and sounds really good. Were you shooting in 4k? It’s amazing how far phone cameras have come. What’s the brand of the label mic? I assume you had a conversion link from the lapel mic jack to your iPhone lightning port?

[@outdoorthorbackpacking]

@@lifthearth I was just shooting in 1080p and the lapel mic right into the phone, super simple but actually turned out pretty well!

[@davisernst8137]

Looking into buying a x mid tent would you recommend

[@outdoorthorbackpacking]

It’s totally worth it. I’m kicking myself for giving it to a friend because their impossible to find right now. Probably one of my all time favorite tents