5 MOST Important Things You Need To Start Winter Backpacking!

[@brookvalley907]

Thank you for making your videos fast and to the point. A lot of other backpacking videos take too long to get to the point.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed!

[@davep1856]

A No cost tip that has improved my sleep during cold weather trips. 1. 1 quart Nalgene bottle. 2. Camp stove Before bedtime, fill Nalgene bottle with boiling water. Place hot water bottle in wool sock. I usually also wrap in a piece of down outerwear. Place in foot of sleeping bag. If your feet are warm you will be too. Heart rate slows during when sleep and circulation to feet slows. I’ve never had a bottle leak, but I only use them for a couple years then toss.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Thanks for sharing!

[@GrumpyGrunt]

That Merino buff is going to rock. Finally one that won't roll back down over my ears. I still need to get some DragonWool kit too. Have a merry Christmas, OV crew.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@GratefulTrekker]

Good stuff I'm from northern Minnesota and used to extreme winter camping good layers are a must. I'm now in GA and starting my kids in the AT but only section hike in the winter to avoid crowds

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Thanks for watching and for your support!

[@fredhimburg2303]

Excellent info. (again); didn't know about using the closed-cell foam pad to extending my sleeping pad life/R-factor too. You guys are amazing! Keep up the great work and I'll keep being a good customer.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Glad you found some value! Thanks for watching and supporting!

[@raysmith9324]

Wool buff!!!!!! Loving my Regulator Jacket on snowy alpine hikes, Under Arm Zips For The Win!!!

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Glad you are putting your Regulator to good use! We are excited to be releasing the wool buff soon!

[@hilandmalt]

I have two loft tek jackets, large and extra large. The large is great for around town, and I picked up the extra large to allow room for layers. It never occurred to me to use both jackets at once. Sounds like a great idea.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

It works really well, I definitely recommend it for colder days or trips!

[@nathanaelkolb4024]

My frogg togg is a great outer layer. It runs big so fits over my puffy coat (s)

[@TaysonWhittaker]

That's a great application for it!

[@TheAdventureGeek]

Another cracking video! Love the new buff. Happy Winter Hiking 🥾- Julia UK 🇬🇧

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Thanks for watching! We are excited to release the new buff soon!

[@TheChefmike66]

I love Dragon Wool, I only wish I hadn't been so skeptical when pre-ordering! It seems great. If it holds up, it will be phenomenal.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Glad you like it! I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. We've been testing DragonWool for a while, and it performs really well!

[@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker]

I missed ordering the Dragonwool but I won't miss it next time. 1/10/2021 is on my calendar. Have a Merry Christmas God Bless

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Thanks for your support! We are excited to get more DragonWool available soon!

[@ortegapanzer]

Thank you for distributing this knowledge to the larger community!

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Thanks for watching!

[@seaotter52]

Like my LoftTek jacket. Just wish it had a chest pocket and interior pockets. Going to order some Dragonwool. What brand are the lobster claw mittens? Nice video

[@TaysonWhittaker]

The mittens in this video are by Kuiu. Thanks for watching and for your support!

[@titanpreparedness]

That looks like a great face buff itll go great for cold drill weekends. Glad my days of snow hiking are long over.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Glad you like it! We are excited to release it soon!

[@shawnpierce6924]

Freakin awesome sunglass/goggle tan:) But serious, great tips and great gear. Havent been dissapointed yet! Keep up the new intros, waiting to see what's next

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Thanks for your support and for watching!

[@stevelucier8346]

Haven't had a good winter coat since the 1980's wearing one I bought around 1975 for $90 from my first summer job.

[@redllpallme9342]

when u releasing the buff I want one to start my AT hike on February 1

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Don't count on it by then, but there is a good chance. We hope to release it in January, but it's not set in stone.

[@bcloetta]

Love how fast you talk

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Thanks for watching/listening!

[@Jason-pf8qc]

What brand are those mittens?

[@TaysonWhittaker]

They are Kuiu!

[@garyeitel6850]

Where do I find the gloves?

[@TaysonWhittaker]

The gloves in this video are made by Kuiu. You might be able to find them on their website!

[@Joe-fi4hv]

They're about $165 US. Looks like me and Sir Ranulph Fiennes are gonna have the same high five, well - high 3.5

[@toddsymborski9698]

Okay, what about the OV t-shirt and OV ball cap lol

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Those are available on our website! outdoorvitals.com/collections/apparel/products/ov-proflex-adjustable-hat

[@chrishall8203]

how much total weight are you carrying. thank you for all you do.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

It varies with each trip and the circumstances of what is needed, but usually around 30-35 lbs for winter backpacking with the warmer gear and layers.

[@chrishall8203]

@@TaysonWhittaker Thank you for the info... Old men just need as light as possible. Love the winter and camping. Just end up doing it alone..

[@richardc6269]

U guys at Outdoor Vitals r aces!!!!!

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Thanks for the support! You are a champ!

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

I like that face buff 👍 Happy Holidays

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Glad you like it! We'll be releasing it soon!

[@ImTheDudeMan471]

Just to be a smarty pants: Wintertime, some snow, a backpack, a tent, a warm sleeping bag, duh..

[@lightwalker4558]

AMC has a pretty good day hike gear list here. Add cookware, stove, food, a sleeping pad, down sleeping bag, tent and small shovel for clearing snow and you are all set. www.outdoors.org/trip-ideas-tips-resources/gear-advice/winter-gear-guide

[@VRod-kp7nk]

Nice raccoon tan, lol. True mark of testing y'alls equipment.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Haha you noticed!

[@LawrenceBroussard]

I want that face mask to ride my motorcycle!

[@TaysonWhittaker]

We'll be releasing it soon!

[@chiefcliff]

Why do I keep getting sucked into these commercials for your website - no more