Backpacking Gear I WISH I had bought sooner

[@grantthepilgrim]

Great insight. Just finished the South Coast Track with a wet weight under 18kg. When I did the Overland in 2005, my wet weight was over 30kg. The evolution in gear has been amazing.

[@mowsertas]

Yes it sure is crazy. When I started my 26 dayer in 2004 I had 36kg on board and that was only 13 days food. 😂

[@bramverweij134]

I wish I'd had my synthetic puffer jacket sooner. Now I bring a few to layer.

[@mowsertas]

So good! I love them!

[@Rachel-h3n]

I've heard alot of experienced hikers advice against one water storage option only. If that 6 litre bladder fails, you have no back up. I've also heard alot of people say they found it harder to keep track of how much water they have used, when using a water bladder. To each their own, just offering a different perspective.

[@mowsertas]

I do now often tend to end up carrying a 1L flask also so I can make up electrolytes. I am always in a group and between us we have copious amounts of water storage. I have heard the same about water consumption but have always found it isn’t an issue for me as I tend to drink at a constant rate and generally know my water status.

[@fillippostapowicz1586]

Boots, gee I wish Blundstone still made hiking boots they were really good, leather upper very waterproof and comfortable.

[@mowsertas]

They were great boots back in the day!

[@amonster8mymother]

Trangia 8s really really good in the snow.

[@mowsertas]

Used a trangia for years. Loved it!

[@haydenwalton2766]

still rockin the trang after 30 years, actually more - the trang burner and a $5 billy ! prob your blue foam I was picking up all through the arthurs in the 90's !!

[@mowsertas]

Love it! Trang is indestructible! Yes I may be guilty of some blue foam loss back in the 90s in those parts! Gladly every thing fits in my pack these days!

[@tom_olofsson]

Great video. I wish I had a good pack when I was in Boy Scouts.

[@mowsertas]

Thanks! Same here! I had my grand father’s old metal frame pack in scouts!

[@mowsertas]

Video freezes for a few seconds at around 1:37 It corrects and continues but just need to bear with me for a short moment. Must have been an upload issue so apologies! *🔗 VIDEO LINKS:* Dromlite Bladder geni.us/nv3e Hyperlite Porter geni.us/ooHO7 Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar geni.us/cGiioK Helinox Ground Chair geni.us/B5q4D Arc'Teryx Atom LT Jacket geni.us/dnBSMQE MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe geni.us/4rATr Jetboil Minimo geni.us/LzTOL My Tent geni.us/bhQ2t Temres Gloves geni.us/veBz Garmin inReach mini 2 geni.us/AaR86 Hyperlite Porter review kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5elhalnh9aheassi=UOVBr9sMbhWkXPiw Creating Courses with GPX.studio kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGfVmoRprNSsbsUsi=hVHvwkfI_q39AP4B Apple vs Garmin kzbin.info/www/bejne/apvPZmh5qMR7kJosi=AOFgpb2GWeeagdl2 Creating Courses with Garmin Connect kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3XIlKZurJJon8ksi=Anl3ERZSa9hKfPyA Synthetic Jackets Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5eVpJWIh5ZgoaMsi=qrkrCquLALzf_ya1 Stove Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmrHZIukort-jJosi=huyQh5eb_XHFfRhB Sleeping Pads kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHuwiYeHg5insJosi=q1c2nCuv6dAvwPXL Choosing a tent kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYHGiIChnKqmpa8si=9IoyPHHSjI-QbGbQ My Hiking Glove System kzbin.info/www/bejne/laK6iaWgfZ6pitEsi=iQm1XQVmaBwpUpT1 inReach Mini 2 Video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpeofGyMq9WGoJIsi=q6EgtmjbC7WrdnTh

[@matgordon-smith1949]

have purchased the Temres, working in aquaculture i know a bunch of others who would too

[@mowsertas]

Good to know. It’s in the works!

[@gregpenny4384]

The reality is most people don't have the money for better gear all at once, so you start one or two pieces at a time!

[@mowsertas]

That's absolutely right and that's the way I started out. Took me over 10 years to get a full kit of gear 😬

[@dornegoss1215]

Can you also stock small Terra gloves for women too please

[@mowsertas]

If I get some in, most definately but at this stage they are proving extremely hard to source in bulk.

[@michaelnunn4410]

Great content again Mowser 👍, a question regarding your HMG pack…I’m assuming you have your water bladder is inside your pack, does it have an outlet for the hose to pass through? Cheers mate!

[@mowsertas]

Outlet hose on my pack. I always carry water on the outside in the additional pocket I purchased. Not the greatest solution but I am paranoid about water leakage and never carry it inside unless absolutely necessary 😬

[@TwilightCinemaNZ]

Nice vid. First time I've heard of temres gloves so I'm curious about them, but your link doesn't seem to work so have to go over your other vids to find it. Would of been nice to quickly explain why they are so good. Although I'm well stocked with gloves now, I've always found cheap polyethylene gloves really great in most conditions except above the snowline where I now have more specialist gloves. I do love my Fenix watch!

[@mowsertas]

Temres are great. I did another video which you can check out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laK6iaWgfZ6pitEsi=GLwy3Q-FMzX-DVRa Also try this link, it’s the only place I have been able to source but I am looking to import some into Australia: www.go2marine.com/showa-282-temres-gloves?ctc=gjprapparelsnow

[@TwilightCinemaNZ]

@@mowsertas They look interesting especially for hiking. Might have a decent opportunity either selling or distributing the glove. They seem pretty loose though, so might not work well when dexterity and manipulation of rope, skis and scrambling and holding onto rock etc. might be needed or is this not the case? I tend to use very dextrous tight fitting all leather (lined) gloves for these situations and rigger gloves for warmer conditions. Otherwise good ole polyethylene. Although I did buy a pair of "waterproof" sealskinz recently but not had a chance to test them yet.

[@mowsertas]

I have found they run a little small. I have big hands, have an XL pair and they are just right. When you first put them on with cold wet hands, they are very difficult to get on but after your hands warm up (a minute or two), they slide on properly and fit snugly on the hands. They are ok on gentle scrambles and are extremely durable in the roughest of scrub and rock here in Tasmania. I am surprised at how functional they are as they do look bulky and cumbersome. I find them really good. Have used the sealskinz before but found my hands still stayed wet in them. In the temres, my hands seem to dry out which is crazy!

[@traceywheatley8981]

Yes I would buy the gloves 👍 there about 5 of us trying to get some 😂

[@mowsertas]

That is fantastic feedback! Thanks and watch this space....

[@oliverkershaw9559]

Same, have a group of 4 all interesting in getting pairs too!

[@mowsertas]

@@oliverkershaw9559 thanks for letting me know. Hatching a plan!

[@Toyziii]

Add another couple of pairs here 🙋🏼‍♀️😁

[@goughytas]

Yes I’d buy a couple of pairs of gloves

[@mowsertas]

Thanks! Will let you know if we get something happening!

[@goughytas]

Much appreciated, I have been going to get them sent to a person I know in the US and then have them ship them over. It would be fantastic to be able to buy them locally..

[@captainparish888]

Would also buy a couple of pairs Mowser!

[@amonster8mymother]

What did the 9pd hikers use foe tents back in the day?

[@mowsertas]

Good question!

[@ericbrabander]

Which temrest gloves do you use ?

[@mowsertas]

The SHOWA TEMRES 282-02

[@ericbrabander]

@ thanks 🙏

[@trailsandbeers]

1/2 liter water, Everything else is luxury items.

[@amonster8mymother]

Tenrez?

[@mowsertas]

Showa Temres 282-02 gloves. Awesomeness

[@kyfisher3662]

ill buy a pair of gloves if you can get them in

[@mowsertas]

Good to know! Hope to have some in the new year

[@praktika1082]

You froze at 1:37

[@mowsertas]

Thanks. Just had a look. Can’t figure out what has happened there! Must have been an issue during upload! How frustrating!

[@praktika1082]

@@mowsertas blame noptus

[@mowsertas]

@@praktika1082 😬😬