My Thru Hike Gear - What Worked, What Didn't [Post Trip Gear Review]

Giving a post-hike perspective on my gear decisions for the GR11. Covering all the good gear as well as the mistakes I made and things I´ll do differently next time.
This video is stupid long, 26 mins, and I STILL didn´t cover it all in detail so I´ll write up more info on the kit lists below:
// MY GEAR LIST [Kit.co]:
kit.co/ChaseMountains
// MY GEAR LIST [Google Sheets]:
tinyurl.com/y3pm9gdo
0:00 - Intro
0:11 - Shoes
1:34 - Backpack
4:10 - Trekking Poles
5:30 - Pack Liner issues
6:15 - First Aid & Bathroom
9:25 - Sunglasses
10:03 - Bum Bag/Fanny Pack
11:09 - Electronics/Tech
14:46 - Tent/Shelter
15:40 - Shitty Tent Stakes
16:20 - Food & Kitchen
17:41 - Water
18:46 - Clothing
22:00 - Sleep system
22:30 - Poncho/Quilt
Outro
*some links are affiliate links*
Backpack - bit.ly/litewaypack
Water Filter - amzn.to/2HOImPd
T-shirt - tinyurl.com/y64d32nt
Thermal Long Sleeve - no longer in production
Icebreaker Beanie - tinyurl.com/y2cmqf3w
Poncho/Quilt - www.astucas.com/en/products/s...
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Socks - bit.ly/silverlight-socks - get 15% off with code 'basecamp15'
Sony Headphones - amzn.to/2GcZBcC
Hat - tinyurl.com/y4lqkfce
Food Bags, Newdora - wouldn´t recommend them
Stove, Kovea - amzn.to/2WSn9aS
Pot 650ml, Lixada - amzn.to/3l27Isc
Mosquito Head Net - tinyurl.com/y4ux5wzn
Sunglasses, Vallon Classics - glnk.io/y31nz/chase-mountains
Spoon, STS - amzn.to/2FDa0O9
Knife, Swiss Army- amzn.to/2Q8OOS7
EDC flashlight Fenix E16 - bit.ly/FenixE16
External Battery - wouldn´t recommend it
Camera - amzn.to/3aEG2F7
Pillow - tinyurl.com/y4lqkfce
Camp Mat - bit.ly/CAMP-mat
Tent Fly - bit.ly/PryaOmmTarp
Tent Mesh - bit.ly/PryaOmmHalfMesh
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[@samhallam8731]

nice to see someone who appreciates how good the decathlon stuff actually is

[@melissaverdoni845]

I LOVE DECATHLON, BUT NOT SHOES AND BACKPACKS

[@SonnyDarvishzadeh]

12:17 for charging batteries, please check the wattage per hour rating. for example, to charge a 26800mAh battery in 2 hours, it has to be able to transfer 67W/h. Most batteries are sitting around 15wh to 30wh at best, but there are faster ones that are even illegal to bring into airplane cabin. I just realised that others have already mentioned this, but here's my 2 cents (too) 😅

[@stonetoolcompany3649]

I’ve used dental floss for sewing backpacking gear since the early ‘70’s... I use it for all my heavy duty sewing at home too. Other than the ultra strong Kelty thread I used to be able to buy at REI, I’ve never found anything readily available that will equal it!

[@darthkek1953]

My gran worked in WW2 factories and she has a spool of thread used to stitch parachutes. I wish I still had that spool!

[@aussiehiker]

Hey mate, I've tried a couple of brands of powerbank but my Anker is by far the best. It just seems so much more reliable. It charges fast and will charge my devices fast. Even my ultra compact 10,000mah Anker will charge my iphone 7 4-6 times. Seems reasonably priced too for the quality achieved.

[@LeakyWaders]

I have a 6yr ish old Anker power bank and it's still going strong. They're a great product

[@Calligraphybooster]

Just leave the electrickery at home. Never reliable.

[@consciouslove]

I just came to comment the same. I have an Anker that looks like yours. It’s a 10 hour full charge but lasts ages. Anker is king. Other brands claim 26,000 but are nowhere close- the industry isn’t to regulated… but Anker are what they claim

[@amrgardner]

That charging brick hes using probably only delivers 15w max, USB-C or A. You need a higher power USB-C charger. Assume a battery that size can pull at least 30w off the wall? Get a more powerful power delivery USB-C charger. I’m sure Im not the only one who commented.

[@billweberx]

My solution to a slow charge on a large power bank is it buy smaller power banks and charge them in simultaneously. They are only a little heavier but worth it. The other advantage of this is if one is damaged, you're not our of power completely.

[@Dannyheal]

Fantastic advice on the dental floss, I've used it for over twenty five years of hiking and camping for repairs. I think it is seriously overlooked to just be used as thread.

[@user-mw2vn7pv8n]

What did you use it for while hiking?

[@laughing-knees]

When I did a circuit of the Pyrenees from Gavarnie around to Ordesa and back in 2017, up at the top of Goriz I took a chance and drank directly from an alpine stream without a filter (even though I had one), and when I returned home I was completely decommissioned for one month with giardia. I retched and couldn’t walk or eat for that whole month. I adamantly insist that everyone bring a water filter or water decontaminating pills for walking in the Pyrenees! It’s not worth it getting sick!

[@ChaseMountains]

A cautionary tale. Thanks for sharing! Goriz is real busy, I'm not surprised it happened there of all places!

[@laughing-knees]

@@ChaseMountains It happened on the climb up to the Breche de Roland. I’m pretty sure the water was contaminated by the sheep that frequent even the most remote, highest peaks all around the Pyrenees.

[@michaelmcphee2930]

A notebook and paper are essential in my book. Anker battery banks have been reliable for me. USB C is the way to go now for speedy charging. I've ditched long pants, rain pants too, and have a calf length length rain skirt, which allows breeze in. I've found it's easier to dry my legs with fibre towels than to dry long pants. My shorts are bathers I get from Kmart for $10AUD. I liked your tool bag gear. My Aarn Feather lite pack is lined, though I play safe with my sleeping setup of quilt, Nemo matress, and bivvy bag (1900g) all going into the one yellow Sea to Summit stuff sack. My puffy jacket and anything I need at night also goes in that sack. I get to camp and that's the first thing out. I'm set up in about six minutes and packed away in about 8 minutes.

[@mysterious.hiker.x]

My favorite type of gear list, the ones where you review items after a hike. Loved the film you took of the trip and I appreciate you did a gear review vid on it.

[@melly1322]

Definitely called a bum bag!! Because us Aussie’s call a Fanny something else (literally around the corner from your bum!) And also, I have an Anker, and I can not fault it! Absolutely brilliant!!

[@spektrumB]

So much useful informations. Even for experienced hikers, you can always find something that can be done better. Just hope the situation will improve soon(not likely). So I can travel and do more hiking.

[@ChaseMountains]

Thanks man. Yeah it's getting worse here. I'm hoping for a miracle vaccine over here!

[@spektrumB]

@@ChaseMountains I live in the Netherlands. So we are sort of neighbors. It looks pretty grim for the next few months.

[@Coreycry]

You're experience and clear view on yourself/choices is very valuable! thank you for being a legit alternative to advertisement channel The Trail Hunter

[@ChaseMountains]

I'm lucky enough that I have my own products to sell and I don't need to rely on promos from companies. Some gear I buy, some gear is given to me but you'll get the truth from me either way. Thanks for watching!

[@maike2356]

Love your channel. Thnx for sharing your adventures with us and for all the awesome tips!

[@2SeamFastball]

Thanks for the follow-up, Chase. Really interesting to see all the kit again. That sleeping mat looked... interesting 😂

[@GeorginaBowie]

Thanks for all the info in this video. I'm really interested in that tent, especially as I'm looking to buy one, so am definitely going to look that up as that option didn't even occur to me. Thank you.

[@AeetosOutdoors]

Loved the video! Its great to hear gear feedback on other gear that doesn't always follow the trend!

[@soletrail]

Love watching the evaluation of your gear choices mate. Love the channel and your no-bull approach and advice. Brilliant. Stay safe dude.

[@Pytte]

When getting a powerbank, look for high AMP PD INPUT Charging. The rawpower you have says its a PD powerbank, but that's ONLY on the output USB C port.. the charging port: microusb is only 2.4A input = super slow 11-12 hours to full. Anker makes some 20k mah PD powerbanks that can charge to full in 4 hours with a 30w input delivery. The Aukey adapter you have is 46watts, so you might not get full 30watt charge on the powerbank if you plug a hungry phone in as well but still fast enough for an overnight charge.

[@klutz8019]

Also, if it's cold at night, the temp will drain the powerbank. Try putting it in a wool sock at night if it's getting cold outside.

[@dustyhoff2626]

I use Anker power bank it charges real quick and does 4 full iphone charges and even enough output for a tablet

[@borek772]

Also, consider that some vendors like Xiaomi have released smartphones with whooping 100W charging. It's only short matter of time until we will get 100W in/out powerbanks as well (think fully charged in 30 minutes). Don't invest serious money in powerbank right now.

[@2dchrisk]

To charge a large powerbank fast, it's two fold, you need a wall plug with USB C PD ideally at 30 watts or more, I use a 65 Watt one. Then you need a Powerbank that supports 30watt PD charging, RAV make a few. With this combination you can fully charge a 20,000mah pack in 3 hours. Pretty sure at time of writing Anker don't make a PD 30watt charge powerbank, only RAV do. Anker are stuck at 18watts max for PD charging. I've been through all this recently, kind of confusing, glad I figured it out.

[@zbyswitta]

Yup, exactly. On top of that, if you're using the same wallplug for all the gear, the output for the powerbank can be even lower. 26Ah is a lot, but powerbanks are ~40-60% effective, you lose power for heat and current transformation, so even a new 26Ah Anker will charge a phone like 4,5 times.

[@ingridsabin6842]

Really loved the video!! It has been very helpfull! I am so happy for founding your channel!

[@jdg3275]

Thanks for your honest opinions, pros and cons. Your information is invaluable

[@macmurfy2jka]

I usually ditch any stuff sacks that I don’t absolutely need for organizing. Helps everything compress down and is lighter overall, especially if one is already using a pack liner.

[@robhardy2019]

I’ve actually started using more stuff sacks now that prices on dcf have come down a bit. Bigger stuff sacks than I need let me keep my stuff super organized but still allow the gear to take the shape of wherever I’m cramming it in my bag.

[@fabiangradolph]

Great video, by the way. I have done a couple of sections of the GR 11 and I plan to do more. Your comments on gear are valuable.

[@justme4539]

Get a chamois towel, you can just wring them out and keep using them. I think they're infinitely superior to microfiber.

[@consciouslove]

Thanks for this video… it’s been super helpful for my gear choices ❤

[@runhikemike]

Great video and gear review! I was just casually browsing and didn’t expect to watch the whole thing but did.

[@arycarys]

Hey Chase, I had a similar problem with Anker powerbank, I even contacted them and they sent a new one for free...Then I decided to give it another go, and I found out how to do a factory reset on it, and now it works as it should. It can be a little hard to find, but it could help. Give it a try!

[@MaieHeidemann]

Your channel is becoming one of the most important channel for me here :) Will go to Elbrus this summer and it is going to be my very first mountaineering experience ever I need all the help I can get and pro like you.. well, I guess it doesnt get any better than here in your channel. Thanks :)

[@Original50]

My towel-wisdom: first-pass dry yourself with a face-cloth sized micro-fibre (squeeze 'n repeat) then the final drying with a (cut-down?) hand-towel sized microfibre towel. BTW, if you wash with water that has a small squirt of baby/coconut oil in it, less moisture sticks to your skin a) making it easier to fully dry yourself and b) you won't feel the cold as much when drying yourself. In fact, you'll feel more cosy when clothed too.

[@joepublic573]

very cool retrospective on your trip - really enjoyed your recap. thanks for sharing :)

[@poerqwa]

Nice videos. On the powerbank go for PD (Power delivery). Based on USB-c it allows for faster charging and match the charge wattage with the powerbank. I never needed more than 10.000 for basic power on my PCT thru using my iphone 10s using guthook and photos, garmin inreach a nd a headtorch. With PD charging 10.000 is really fast(hours). Just changed to the Nitecore Nb10000 that only weighs 150 grams and charges in a couple of hours using the Anker nano charger(total weight 185 gr :)) Keep up the good work, you've insprired me to do the GR11. Thank you.

[@corriedf]

Great video. Flowed nicely. Excellent tips.

[@cyndylamphier2685]

Love Silverlight! All I use now too. Great recommendations

[@JackKlumpass]

Really helpful for my planning, many thanks 👍👍👍👍👍

[@levans9955]

I'd love to see a more detailed review of your quilt. It's a really interesting bit of kit but I'd be a bit nervous leaving my puffy at home....

[@macmurfy2jka]

I’ve had pretty good experience with my Komperdell trekking poles. Especially the two pieces ones. I’ve found that if one has the space two part aluminum ski/snowshoe poles to be a good compromise between durability and lightness.

[@kenshinhimura3003]

Hola. Very useful info. The battery must be left overnight. It worked for me. A bit heavy though. Yeah your previous video about gear list you only have a small flashlight, but now you realize you needed it😆. I like your posts because you're practical. Muchas gracias por el esfuerzo haciendo este video. More power.

[@merlinpitois86]

Thanks for sharing your hike and your recommendations. About the pegs, I can recommend you Decathlon pegs (same shape than your amazon ones but almost unbreakable), I've done 6 hikes with these and never had any problem. I don't know if you'll find them light enough though. They didn't appear heavy to me.

[@isthi000ify]

Excellent vid mate Thanks a lot

[@anatexis_the_first]

Really appreciate the advice about dental floss as sewing thread, thanks! I made the same experience with that kind of water filter. It got to the point where I found myself drinking not enough because I dreaded the task of filtering so much. Now I own a beefy MSR guardian, but I think in the future I will need to replace it with something that doesn't weight 600g :/ I gotta tip my hat for you cooking in a 650ml pot! I use a 1200ml pot and even that feels at least 200-300ml too small.. pots just can't ever be big enough :D Oh, and i use the same kind of tent (merely a different brand). After setting it up a couple times I found that it really stands rock solid and is extremely versatile in cramped spaces (directly next to a tree/boulder etc). By the way, I use those shitty amazon ground stakes as well. Used them for two or three years and bent one or two, but they're holding up pretty good so far!

[@pen2199]

i watch loads of outdoor stuff, let me tell you kid yours is more informative than any i've come across . good job my friend

[@jetgirlhikes9155]

I wanted to say thank you for your videos. A few months ago I tried my first thru hike (not a very long one) but had to get off trail after 140 miles. Pain was my story throughout the hike. I'm going to try again next year but have been on a mission to get those pain issues in check....and that's how I found your channel. Your videos are very informative and helpful, and my knees and feet are already doing better on the trail. I've been binge watching your channel for the last few weeks but this is my first time commenting. So glad you're putting out videos like this, keep em' coming, and thank you!

[@ChaseMountains]

In that case I'm so glad you finally commented! 😉 I think your story might be a little common than you might think, you just don't hear about it. Thanks for saying hi, keep watching and keep in touch! 🤗

[@jetgirlhikes9155]

@@ChaseMountains definitely going to keep watching.... I want to spank that trail next year!

[@abrahamnorthhampton3327]

Great run-down. You have a couple of European products I have to check out (the Liteway tarp and the As Tucas quilt). Love the fact that we are still learning. PS. Leki definitely has the best repair/replace policies of any trekking pole manufacturer. Ask me how I know...😂

[@carocarp5]

Thank you. Made a nice list for my upcoming thru hike attempt.

[@ChaseMountains]

What hike are you doing?

[@carocarp5]

@@ChaseMountains AT is the plan. 67 yo so going to be a challenge. Looking forward to it.

[@ChaseMountains]

@@carocarp5 excellent! My advice, prepare those knees! Got a handy video coming out in the next few weeks.👍

[@Necrotias]

4:24 narrating: "Yo guys, guys check that out...I made two poles out of one" but of course it can always happen, even to non-trailrunning poles. I really enjoyed your honest in-depht review pal!

[@GavTatu]

sleep system, i often use an insulated jacket, with a half sleeping bag, just over my waist, i can still use the jacket around camp and inside a lightweight bivi bag for sleeping.

[@simondesmet3799]

thanks for the vid. I picked up some of the silver light socks after the first vid, effective salesmanship. They are very solid and comfortable. I use my Katadyn filter/bottle how you do, clipped to my shoulder strap. Very convenient approach.

[@ChaseMountains]

Nice. My buddy on this trip had a katadyn, it was perfect. Glad you like the socks!

[@klemenpipananicic5187]

Awesome content! You also seem genuinely positive with good vibes all-around

[@matt6477]

Thanks - really enjoyed listening

[@naushad5921]

if you are in low temparture/cold areas try to keep your batteries/power bank warm. it intends to drain fast in cold enviourment

[@mobilewintercamp7515]

I heard carbon poles can be extra weak in the cold so I bought aluminum. I fell on one snowshoeing and it bent so I bent it back and still use it. A little hard to collapse but still going

[@ChaseMountains]

Nice one. You made the right decision there

[@mobilewintercamp7515]

@D. W. well that sounds a bit more scientific than most explanations. I’ve heard it becomes brittle in cold but that’s from hikers on You Tube. Either way I believe Carbon will snap where aluminum can bend regardless of temperature. Thanks for your more precise information.

[@obikedog]

I dig that poncho sleeping bag/quilt. Very cool. I Don't think I could cope with that and your 0°R pad in a mountain-winter hike though!

[@jeffreycarman2185]

Thanks for the video.

Great no-BS gear review.

[@Blue-pb7kz]

I have a tiny microfiber towel, the secret is to wring it out while you're using it! And then you can save money on it by buying the microfiber cloths sold for dusting/cleaning instead of a fancy hiking one

[@Longtack55]

Some shoe and boot makers are skimping on (Vibram) sole thickness, and I noted a length split in my boot sole after a mere 20 hours of moderate alpine travel. The thinnest part was 3mm. The retailer denied that there was a problem but couldn't resist b.s'ing about why the model was withdrawn.

[@maximilianheck3856]

Could you make a video about an in-depth review and guide on your Pyra Omm tent? Would love to see how you work with the stakes and the cords (whether you have a fixed length or use some kind of tensioning tool) and how you manage to set it up quickly. I try to make a transition from a freestanding tent to something lighter, since it weighs about half as much as my current setup but I guess I’d have no clue on what I’m doing. When I compare other hiking cats on KZbin and their shelters then I think the Liteway one is closest to a double wall tent. Maybe you can make a video about the tent itself? Anyway, I love the content and editing of your videos! Take care :)

[@robertalynch5433]

Thanks for the info.

[@alpineearth]

Check out the Salomon softflask with the filter built in. We have one for each person in the family. YOu can also get a cnoc 2L that has the same threads.

[@Frip36]

4:13 Boy was that a macho move. Right up there with the Schwarzenegger hand clasp.

[@billwatson3527]

You might look at Helicons Swagmans Roll. It is basically what you used except it zips closer instead of using buttons.

[@keepsmiling1484]

A very helpful review, as I plan my Summer trips. One question about the GR11, if you could help to answer. Did you have good mobile signal during the hike, or was it a bit patchy? Thanks, and keep the great vids coming!

[@philipnixon5174]

Thanks for videos. Very inspiring and extremely helpful. Could I ask what weight your pack was fully loaded (with food and water)? Also, I would be very keen to hear more on the heel drop issue. I get plantor fasciitis in the heel quite a lot so looking for solutions.

[@GypsyGirl317]

Great video! As a Kiwi, I also love merino clothing, especially mons royale, and the lightweight synthetic kathmandu or macpac products. Lol, in NZ we call it a bum bag - probably because the original ones were worn at the back many years ago when they first came out. In the USA they are called fanny packs/bags, probably because they are worn in front. Just my thoughts 💭🤔😁

[@kris4770]

Actually in Canada/US “fanny” refers to one’s bottom. so fanny pack = bum bag 😊

[@DirtyDirtbath]

If you haven't already replaced your microfiber towel - I would recommend a merino rag , glacial gear makes a couple different sizes, I have 2 of the "large" one I keep hanging from my pack for a face/sweat rag and the other I use for "washing" I take bird baths while I'm out for more than a day and the large glacial gear trail rag is enough to dry off "the essential" parts and dries very fast

[@slowfox532]

Thanks for this review, real helpful. I use a Climashield Apex quilt made by Gramxpert, verry happy with it. I dont compress it in a separate bag, just stuff it loose on the bottom of my pack in a packliner and put all my other stuff on top. This will compress it to save me some space in my pack and time when I break up camp.

[@francescodetela571]

Same quilt and technique I use...Besides I always find that my pack is too empty midway through a week so if the quilt doesn't compress as much I'm ok with it anyway!

[@macmurfy2jka]

Yeah, same advice from me, stuff always seams to compress more efficiently into the bad itself.

[@putrescentcadaver]

Do you find your quilt getting excessively with our any problems with your method? I just got an Enlightened Equipment 20°F/6°C Revelation and am a little shocked at just how big it is. I'll never be able use a small volume pack even if my gear is UL as the quilt is so voluminous.

[@Jonsson7]

Good video. Nser to the powerbank and how many times you can charge your phone. Depend on what phon you are using. If you have a phone with 2500 mAh. Then you can charge your phone upp to 10 times. But if you have an ex. phon with 4000 mAh. The you can only charge your phone 6 times. And the powerbanks often loses their capability weary quickly according to many.

[@tacrewgirl]

My question with the lightweight tents is always the lack of a floor, especially in the rain. What do you do in rainy situations?

[@markivory7121]

Personally run a groundsheet and reckon it makes all the difference in the rain. Protects the inner and can see leeches making their way over being a quite a few in my area aha

[@therealchickentender]

Sweet recap. Man I'm all for shaving weight & cost, but some of the decisions so many ultra-ultra-ultralight trekkers make just baffle me especially when those choices wind up causing (what shud have been obvious) time consuming headache probs down the trail.

[@Madsope]

Nice video, I like it. About the power bank: It's 26 Amp-hour so a full charge can easily take 13 to 26 hours depending on how much current your charger can put out. And if you charge you phone and camera at the same time, the output might only by 1 A (so 26 hours). USB-C allows for bigger charging currents, generally speaking. And many phones are around 5 Ah you should get at least 4 full charges. Maybe yours is faulty?

[@BogdansImbiss]

I like you mate :) Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

[@DG-ss1gc]

The type C is a 60 watt charge port and speed charges. and the rav power units are fantastic much better than Anker. Yours isn’t the model I have so I can’t say if you have an older one or what’s wrong. With the type C you can charge both the pack and your phone (if compatible) so incredibly fast (but you have to use a fast charge wall brick and phone ) . I can get 25% charge in only a few min . You need a type C port on android , and iPhone X or later needs a special cable that’s type c on one side and light night on the other. It’s best to use the Apple speed charger brick to charge the rav power or else it takes a long time to charge. I do think anker offers packs now with the 60watt type c port . I even have a solar panel now with it. What we bikers need is a small light 30 watt solar panel.

[@ianward_612]

I haven't used it for backpacking, but I do use it in my everyday life, is all Anker charging products, power banks, wall bricks, cables, wireless charging pads. Every single product has been above my expectations. I've been using their 20100mah power bank every single day for 2 years (my phone battery needs replacing) and it works perfectly every time. my power bank is an old model so it doesn't charge very fast, but my dad has the new model and it charges dramatically faster.

[@jacksonhall5725]

Hmm, I've had pretty bad luck with Anker. I've had some bluetooth headphones from them that died in four months despite taking good care of them, and a bluetooth FM radio transmitter that died after five.

[@brettwentz1020]

i use the anker 26000 which can charge in 3 hrs. but keep it in a waterproof bag. pack side pockets are now have line bags

[@sansomountain]

Head torch recommendation : Petzl Bindi ! :)

[@chiphungerford]

Maybe try one of those artificial chamois instead of the microfiber towel. I think they are available on Amazon and if they get soaked just wring it out and go back to drying stuff off

[@mannihh5274]

Thanks for showing. Instead of your travel towel take regular microfiber cloths, 30x40cm are enough. You can squeeze them repeatedly and dry yourself completely with 4-5 runs.

[@stijndeklerk]

Hi Chase. Love these videos & your enthusiasm. What were the lowest temperatures you think you encountered? How was the route finding, you don't talk about using a GPS? Today I went for a first training run with luggage for the GR11 next season & had a blast. To think you walked the whole thing on shoes you'd never worn before, wow! That's about the hardest thing for me to get right.

[@ChaseMountains]

Hey I answered a bunch of questions like this in the next video, it's linked at the end!

[@stromdiddily9166]

Brilliant video

[@thexitto]

Finally! Great video!

[@marcusallwood9569]

Hi, been watching your stuff for a while and found many things helpful over the last couple of years, im not a long distance through hiker.....probably due to age and a couple of minor body issues, tendons, discs etc but find that 12 miles (on multi day) a day is about me here in the lakes and peaks of england but a friend and i are planning a few days in the pyrenees in july, are there any suggestions/advice you can give ?.......we will be coming down by train probably

[@billhackley3540]

thanks for the sock info. if it helps i have a imuto 30,000 mah model x6l very happy with it

[@nathansharp3193]

Wow! You gave me some information that I'm going to use to make my pack heavier! I'm putting a mirror in my pack. I never thought about the eye debris. I've had debris in my eye before and it is VERY important to get it out quick. You won't be able to sleep or have depth perception if it gets bad. Those can become life threatening problems when out in the wild. So I'm putting a small mirror back into my pack. Thanks! 👍 I'm subscribing just for that tip. (edit) I was already subscribed 😊

[@ChaseMountains]

Yeah, 100% and it's not that heavy, it's just a plastic mirror it weighs nothing!

[@HarvyDangerFilms]

You might be able to ‘reset’ your power bank. Try plugging in the usb-c as if you were going to charge it. Then plug the other end (usb that would plug into the wall brick) into the battery where you would plug in your phone cord. Then cycle on the battery button a couple of times. Then try doing a full/overnight charge up of the battery bank again. It should reset the battery to fully charge up and not drain as quickly when using it. - Doesn’t always work but, worth a try.

[@ThanatosWings]

The fastest charge option with the Rav Power is useing usb C and 2a usb at the same time to charge in 7 hours. Generally usb c is faster than regular usb. And the different colours of usb in your puck denote different power loads. Using only regular usb will take uo to 16 hours for a full recharge. And yes, 3.5 charges of your phone sounds about right. Your plug will make a difference too. Lately there are plugs up to 100w "fast PD charger". Average is 30W. And standard devices come with a 18w plug. The fastest lightest option I've found is Nitecore 20000, 4 phone charges, recharge in 2 hours, 350g. But it'll cost you, its $87 canadian. Plus you have to buy a 30w - 100w plug and cables. Maybe another $60. But you have to consider, is it worth your time to wait 2 hours at a plug or pay for a hotel and wait 16 hours and spending 60$ for a charge. Personally I'd rather be in my tent and use some of that hotel money on a battery and plug.

[@ChaseMountains]

That's awesome man thanks for taking the time to share this. I'm weighing up the power bank decision for this year and I was also looking at the nitecore so that really helps!

[@ignaciohilla7243]

Hi Chase. What about underpants? See you at the BAR, after the summit. Best beer ever.

[@ChaseMountains]

The shorts I wore had inbuilt underpants. I took 2 pairs FYI. 🍻

[@scubagirl1971]

You could try SHOKH headphones that transmit through you skull and leave ears available for ambient noice. I use them because I like to listen to podcasts / music but don’t want people sneaking up on me.

[@MikeNeri1]

FYI on your power bank: if you are using the micro usb (regular usb) it takes a longer time to charge. Type C and Lightning will give a full 20K mAh charge in about 5 to 6 hours (about half the time). Type C requires both the cable and the propper wall plug-in. They're expensive!

[@GjPeddy]

Thanks for the video, Chase! It's always so useful to get post-hike feedback on gear choices... Can I ask what tripod you used? I looked on your lists but it's either not there or the link is wrong (goes to the Fenix e16 in the spreadsheet).. Thank you!

[@ChaseMountains]

hey mate i used a k&f concept tripod. it's about 1.2kg and its pretty good

[@latetodagame1892]

Aluminum also breaks. There is a light wood material used from the Arizona desert, yucca. It's light and strong!

[@TheRambler11]

You are looking at about 12/13 hours to charge the the battery bank best case scenario with a 2 or 2.5A charger. Worst case is a .5A or 1A charger in which case it would take 26 hours up to 52 hours to charge to full.

[@BenjaminWilcock]

Awesome video dude! You should give the Tiki Torch a look still a little handheld thing but it’s got micro usb charge. I get around the problem of needing it on my head by always having it around my neck on a piece of elastic cordage. It’s tight end to just sit on my head when my hats on. I’ve just starting using Nyloflume pack liners check it out super light and does the job. What lense do you use with your M50 dude? I had a few issues on my last outing with a bit of condensation getting behind my lens when the temps dropped on an evening. Again sick video dude 🤙

[@ChaseMountains]

yeah i´m just using the m50 with the kit lense, no issues so far with condensation but it really hasn't been that cold so far. Thanks for the tiki torch and nyloflume recommendations I'll check em out!

[@BenjaminWilcock]

@@ChaseMountains no worries dude hope your all good 🤙 the Nyloflume has been brilliant

[@micahbonewell5994]

Couple things about the portable battery pack, first all battery packs charge inefficiently, so even though you have 26000 mAhs you effectively have more like 3/4s or half of that capacity. Second your phone probably has a 4000 mAh battery, so it's in ideal circumstances 6.5 charges. Third, that battery will drain over time but itself, so there's some waste there the longer you go from the original charge.

[@ebayjeans2127]

Hey mate, hows the sizing on the Cortazu hard shell? I want to pull the trigger on one but can't decide, being right in between M and L!

[@kerrypennings4294]

So you combined the PYRAOMM MESH SHELTER with PYRAOMM TARP to create a lightweight double wall frameless tent PYRAOMM HUT for 1 person? Thanks! I am trying to figure out my tent for the Kungsleden in Norway. Hike on! Kerry in Wisconsin USA

[@RogerMain]

Post reports helps others so much. So, thanks so so much... love your Chanel

[@a.matusiak2202]

Wondering if bike backpack will work, they are 100% waterproof and build like a tank eg. ortlieb or sport arsenal (expedice 313 cost only 40 usd) they weight more though than ultralight tracking backpacks around 1kg for 22-30l

[@dafyddhunter159]

Nice vid 👍

[@katarzynaturek4775]

Amazing tent but quite expensive. Any other you would recommend ?

[@tullochgorum6323]

I'm a "barefoot" shoe enthusiast. But I've done a lot of experimentation on longer hikes, and realised that you do have to be pragmatic - otherwise the bruising simply builds up over time and you end up with very tender feet. I've also chatted about this with one of the top barefoot running coaches, and he agrees that you need some padding on longer projects. You can retain the zero drop but protect your feet better with a shoe like the Altra Lone Peak or the Inov8 TerraUltra.

[@ChaseMountains]

Oh cool I'd love to have a conversation with a guy like that. Could be super interesting

[@tullochgorum6323]

@@ChaseMountains The main thing I picked up was that he was pragmatic. He is always minimalist for shorter runs on easy ground, but the longer and more gnarly the project, the more he recommends some kind of zero-drop padded midsole. He points out that you can do yourself long-term nerve damage if you push things too hard for too long, apart from anything else. I did a 6-week alpine trek hard-core minimalist when I first got the bug. But even if you recover 99.5% overnight, after 40 days you're 20% down. I was hobbling for some time after every stop till I warmed up, and my feet took weeks to recover when I got home. Didn't really spoil the trip, but didn't feel smart either. One approach is to get something with a built-in low stack midsole like the Inov8 TerraUltra. This also has an insert, which you can swap out for a rock plate on really nasty ground. The alternative is to play around with removable rock plates and midsoles in a minimalist shoe and adapt the setup to the conditions underfoot. The problem I found is that most minimalist shoes just don't have enough volume to add sufficient padding for a longer project. And if you size up too much they just get too sloppy. So these days I just go for a zero drop padded shoe. The TerraUltra is stellar if it's a fit.

[@jamesrodriguez3671]

Anker is the "go to" charger