JOHN MUIR TRAIL GEAR GUIDE | Part 2: Clothing

[@johnguertin5054]

best part for me was talking about gear you brought from your Mom and Grandfather...Awesome. My Dad died this year and wearing his wool hunting jacket on hikes has felt really great.

[@BoundForNowhere]

I'm so sorry to hear that. It's nice to keep those you love close even if they can't be there in person

[@emmanuelled.meunier9819]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my arcteryx atom. It is never too warm or cold. Mine is 8 yers old and it start to be less insulate and will have to change it probably next year. And it as been wear A LOT

[@BoundForNowhere]

RIGHT?! I've never understood how it's possible but MAN that jacket is the best!

[@bsmukler]

I love this mini-series of videos. They brought back great memories of hikes as well as hitchhiking journeys I took many decades ago. My approach to "technical" gear was a little different back then. I mainly lived out of a large Kelty external frame pack (which is still in my attic), sometimes supplemented with a rolled up canvas rucksack leftover from scouting days. [I hitched back to California from the Midwest with a three-piece Hart, Shafner & Marx wool suit I had worn at a funeral, and the suit remained in that rucksack for a year or two. Not much call for it around camp.] I was aware of the "every pound on your feet is like carrying five pounds on your back," but, being a contrarian, I lived in five pound Lowa mountaineering boots anyway. They were brutal at times, but obviously super protective, especially when scrambling down talus fields. I did buy some early Patagonia gear and loved it. I am really enjoying catching up on some of your earlier videos, and I hope you have more adventures on the horizon.

[@jmsuitter5]

nice to see owen is alive lol and looking forward to that next video you guys are great and this series is very nice and well done as is the one about the trail itself

[@BoundForNowhere]

Next one is 100% Owen!

[@dennisoverholts8396]

Outwardbound is an amazing Program. I was on the 1990 course c-510 23 day San Juan Mountain Range.

[@josdmiller]

This is my first time really seeing Owen in a video!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Slowly but surely he is warming up to being on camera!

[@claraprefontaine-paquette4820]

Such an interesting video! But I was a bit distracted by your green shorts Mak , they are so unique and look comfortable. Where are they from ?

[@BoundForNowhere]

Thank you I love them too! They are board shorts by Seea

[@kevinnorwood7355]

The JMT is on my bucket list to hike!

[@BoundForNowhere]

It's worth every once of energy!

[@kevinnorwood7355]

@@BoundForNowhere I'm going to assume that you have watched Mile..Mile And A Half.

[@CopperCityPatriot]

Usually hike and mountain bike, wearing nylon pants and shirts. Breathable, lightweight, dries fast, keeps you warm & cool. And bugs (most), can't penetrate the clothing. In cold weather (anything below 35 degrees), we put-on heavy-gauge cotton/polyester pants or nylon snow pants by North Face. Amazon.com , offers excellent softshell/fleece-lined pants and jackets that can save ya a good-chunk-of-change. Lightweight mountain-biking gloves, or Auclair (for cold weather), offer excellent grip & protection on the trails.

[@BoundForNowhere]

Ohhhhhhh great to know! Thank you!

[@thizizliz]

Great info. I'll be looking into a couple of these items. That T is first on my list but the sandals will be next.

[@kuhagz]

Doods! Thanks for the info....especially the shoes! Unfortunately, I just ordered a pair of boots for an upcoming 14'er to Colorado, but I'll be on the hunt for the shoes you both use! Makes perfect sense!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Crazy statistic on moving weight on your feet vs your back right?! We love the La Sportivas so so much!

[@brianpetersen3429]

Excellent reviews.

[@jmsuitter5]

great little insights

[@tailhookactual]

Awesome video, as usual! What is the shackle bracelet you're wearing?

[@BoundForNowhere]

It's a friend of mine from college's company: alstadgoods.com/collections/2019-collection/products/bracelet

[@tailhookactual]

@@BoundForNowhere Thank you!

[@TheSighphiguy]

everytime i watch one of your videos, i find myself thinking..."they must be close to a million subs....right?". i check, and you are only at 26k.......w...t...f! i predict an explosion in the near future. this is a fantastic channel!

[@brianthebrian3889]

Your a sweet couple I'm truly happy for you both ,,,, it's great tagging along with you both during such an epic adventure :)

[@BoundForNowhere]

Thank you so much! We're happy to have you along for the ride!

[@fespinoza60]

What watch are you wearing?

[@BoundForNowhere]

It will be included in our last gear guide but it's this one: amzn.to/31PxAgr

[@ericwilson2186]

Is that Owen on the right.i miss him.lol

[@julieoldfield9469]

Hey Mak and Owen, I've really been enjoying having the opportunity to live vicariously through your trail logs and gear videos! I wonder if you would consider adding information about the native peoples who are the historical stewards of the land. I follow an IG account (@indigenouswomenhike) who recently hiked a section of the Nüümü Poyo (now known as the JMT) and they have posted some great content about the pre-colonial history of the trail--it would be worth checking out. I currently live in Sydney, AUS, where it's common practice to acknowledge the aboriginal peoples who are the historical stewards of the land, and I think it would be a great practice to adopt in the US. Thanks!

[@BoundForNowhere]

Hey there Julie! Thank you so much for this! It's really unfortunate how little transparency there can be on the native people's history on land that we frequent. It's something that we have a growing awareness of and are so interested to hear about their history as well. I agree the US has a long way to go one this subject. Thank you so much for this IG recommendation, this is gold!

[@dennisoverholts8396]

Use a shamag scarf

[@MrPetrvershinin]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mishu3271]

Hi guys from 🇨🇦. I adore your videos and often follow your product recommendations or send them to my overlanding son. Suggestion: please delete background music when you are talking. I had to stop watching because the music competes with your voice. Music can be added if you wish for transitions or special effect. Strangely I find this is a newbie YT mistake but you guys aren’t newbies at all. Thanks. 👍

[@jasonpolen5351]

Not an opinion I or anyone else share. Try adjusting your listening situation.

[@ceaser4106]

She's such a hottie.