How to Choose Backpacking Gear (Shelter Case Studies)

In this video, we walk through a framework for making decisions about how to select gear based on benefits, features, and design attributes, with a focus on shelter systems. View the accompanying article at Backpacking Light: www.backpackin...
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Gear referenced in this video
*** Slingfin NFT Tarp - backpackinglig...
*** ZPacks Hexamid Shelter - backpackinglig...
*** Durston Gear X-Mid Pro - backpackinglig...
*** Tarptent Dipole Li - backpackinglig...
*** Locus Gear Khufu DCF-B - backpackinglig...
*** Hilleberg Soulo - backpackinglig...

[@paulkhanna1]

I appreciate this video for the thorough analysis. I have major gear paralysis on my next pack, and I think this methodology is going to help me narrow down my choices.

[@markcummings6856]

Good stuff. Thanks.

[@VinceFowler]

Such a useful an pragmatic video. Thank you.

[@zeldathewelder]

So incredibly helpful.

[@medved_shatun]

Thanks!👍

[@justinsensing494]

I really love your content. Can you look into running more active compression on your mic, though? The peaks can be a bit harsh, at least on my speakers.

[@neilquinn]

What's the lightest tent you'd recommend to use in iceland in August? I'm currently debating a mid (duomid, pyraomm, etc) vs something like a wind tunnel tent (Enan, Scarp, etc)

[@AndyShepard]

If you're the sort of person who has bad days and thinks that things will always suck, turn on notifications for BPL videos. It's the cure!

[@tomnoyb8301]

Not understanding some of these rationales? Personally prefer dual-door, dual-vestibules for the purpose of air-flow (when needed). Yet you rank Hexamid as "better" air-flow. This author would rank Hexamid as too much air-flow when air-flow isn't desirable and not enough air-flow when it's needed. Yes, Hexamid is great for its weight savings and packability, but most definitely not for its air-flow. Of course, long-distance hikers don't get to pick-and-choose as much as weekenders. Oddly, unpredictability and variability of conditions for thru-hikers narrows optimal shelter feature choices.