EXPENSIVE Gear I DON'T REGRET Buying!

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[@sundaymorninghikes6275]

Love my DCF tarp from Dutchware! 12' with doors! I waited for a Black Friday sale and saved $50! That tarp shaved over a pound and a half off my weight! I fold it up and wrap an ass pad around it to protect it on the outside of my pack. (Gotta fold it up tight though, or the ass pad won't close) I also have the helinox 0. While there are people who bust my chops about it, I'm always the most comfortable guy sitting around at camp. One guy I met at a shelter this past summer said it was "dumb weight", but in the morning as I was chillin' and enjoying my coffee with a great view, he conceded that it must be awesome to do that. I can't always put my hammock where the best views are, but I can bring that chair anywhere. OH! One thing I haven't seen you mention: The Emberlit Fireant. I only boil water at camp so I really don't need the gas stove and fuel tank. I got the titanium Fireant for $75 (I think) and it comes in at a whopping 3 ounces! The fuel squares smell horrific, so. I double bag them - barely smell them!

[@seedmole]

Number one for me has to be a down underquilt. I got a relatively pricey one from ENO years ago ($300 US), but I still have it, and it has given me the warmest and most comfortable sleep I have ever had outdoors. I've also more recently realized that it works as a super packable and lightweight overquilt when sleeping on the ground with a pad, which makes for a very cool modular setup where I can bring a hammock + bivy setup for an extremely versatile kit that's still surprisingly light.

[@hindsfeetonhighplaces]

I LOVE my Amok Draumr transverse hammock system! It really was not THAT expensive (about 550 for XL hammock, tarp, and zero degree air mattress). The entire system is engineered to work together and it includes everything you need except a quilt, including bug net. The tarp tie outs are integrated into the system with velcro attachments so when you take it down, your tie outs stay attached and rolled up. It even comes with GOOD stakes and the tarp stuff sack has a stake pocket for them. The tie outs have built in adjusters, the hammock can be adjusted to sit up or lay flat and you can even side sleep in it. I challenge any "ground sleeper" to try one and say they get a better night sleep on the ground.

[@andrewjordan2535]

Full believer in “buy once, cry once” for gear that’s worth it. It’s the stuff that keeps us alive, while doing what we love. I NEED to trust it. It’s not always about price…. used wool shirts from thrift stores? Priceless.

[@john_kelley]

😂 Definitely priceless.

[@terryweaver9770]

So far, EVERYTHING, I’ve picked up from Fjallraven has never failed or let me down. I have like 2 edc backpacks, one is the Raven 28. The most amazing school/work backpack I’ve ever had in my entire life. I have a galaxy of accessories & whatnot from Fjallraven. My Fjallraven wardrobe is slowly growing too. I almost live in my Relaxed Shorts. Insanely comfortable. I also put Darn Tough thru the ringer too. I worked the hell out of a pair of darn toughs. Took me a year & a half of damn near wearing them everyday, washing them prob 1-2 a week, & finally a wear hole formed on the ball area of my foot. Not only that, I just haven’t done it yet, but I get to replace them for free, how about that..worth every penny!!Fjallraven for sure falls into the- cry once, buy once, happy for a lifetime-category. & one thing I feel U mite have left out, is good gear lasts longer & stays out of the landfill too. Less waste. Ty sir, outstanding video. Love U 2 guys. I am subscribed to both of U’r channels.

[@nedanother9382]

without a doubt my favorite unboxing bar none was my EE Revelation 10 degree. It's so rare these days to be so satisfied with an item straight out of the box. It was in my opinion way better than I expected and now 5 years later it looks like its brand new - full loft still and very accurate to temperature. If you look at the weight of your older one, then mine, and compare that to the newest versions with the exact same cut and fabric you'll see that the newest are a bit heavier. It's that way because they keep reevaluating and adjusting the fill based on feedback. There is just no other company making something this solid in quilts or bags. PS camp chairs separate them from us. Peace to all in the new year.

[@jasonmorrow216]

I bit the bullet on a Dyneema and spent $450 on a camo one without doors because it would have been over 500 dollars with doors and they don't have the green fabric available until sometime next year. Needless to say it dropped 1.5 lbs off my weight and I'm happy with it. I was finally able to try it out last week at Hansons Point.

[@john_kelley]

Sweet! I was just there on Wednesday.

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

It’s very unfashionable but I just bought an Optimus Svea. It’s my second one as I had one when I was a soldier. When it started to leak (after 20 years!) I eBay’d it as I didn’t know there was a service kit available. I’ve tried Trangia and butane stoves but I prefer the bomb proof nature of the Svea. Petrol can be found anywhere (it works fine on unleaded), one fill is good for 3-4 days, it works just as well in cold weather (unlike butane) and burns well even when it’s nearly empty. Well worth the extra weight IMHO and the £100+ price.

[@putrescentcadaver]

I bought a ZPack Duplex, a LiteAF DCF 46L back pack and a 20° EE quilt. Between them it's a ton I spent but I am in love with my backpack! So comfy and carries well AND is super light, my quilt is very warm and isn't restrictive like a sleeping bag, my tent is so light weight i have to visually ascertain it is in pack. For my solo camping it's palatial in size. I totally understand not everyone can but them all at once due to price but the weight savings makes hiking so much more enjoyable and sustainable on my poorly maintained 40 year old body.

[@DoseofDirt]

I'm a budget guy, but can't argue that some gear is worth the money! I definitely have items where going premium rather than budget was worth it. Backpacks, especially! Great video!

[@FreezingToad]

Honestly, the "expensive thing I don't regret" would be a tie between the BA Copper Spur HV UL1 tent which, cost me a whopping $380 at a local retailer, and the ULA CDT backpack which was an astonishing $252, with custom fabrics and such. Everything else has carried that immediate "damn, I hope that was worth the $150 I just threw at it was worth it."

[@Silkstep]

My grandpa always told me, "If you buy quality, you will only cry once." My quality items I cried when I bought them, but have smiled ever since: EE 10 degree quilt and 40 degree quilt. Enlightened Equipment makes the best quilts, imo. ZPacks Duplex-camo. Been my backpacking tent for 3-4 years or so now. No regrets. ZPacks Arc Haul backpack. The Osprey AG was more comfy, but I love the weight savings, and it rides just fine with my load. Benchmade Griptilian Mini folding knife. My EDC for several years now, goes everywhere with me. Great video as always. :)

[@john_kelley]

Very nice! I carry a griptillian with me every day. Great knives!

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

"Buy once, cry once. " :)

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

I've never cried about spending money, I get excited that I got the coolest thing

[@christianb8228]

@@maximusjoseppi5904 lol me too

[@Doc_Watson]

My most expensive item is a Hammock Gear Econ Incubator 10° Underquilt. With coupon, just under $200. It's wonderful for the shoulder seasons and much much lighter than my previous cold weather solution. (Army Surplus M-1949 feather (not down, feather) sleeping bag, 7.5lbs - but it kept me more than warm down into the low teens) All my other gear is budget. Some items, I feel budget is better. If it works well and lasts 3 or 4 seasons before needing to be replaced, you can buy new w/out spending much, that's a win. (Example: DIY alcohol stoves, inexpensive canister stoves, Ozark Trail 9" spoon) If you buy budget and it's miserable to use or doesn't last long, then spend more. (Example: backpacks, sleep system, tarp, hammock) Honestly other than the quilt for the cold weather, I haven't upgraded to more expensive gear. I'm on my 3rd budget hammock as I test out features to see what I like/don't like. So far, I'm really liking the Ridge Outdoors Pinnacle 360 hammock. I really do want to get a lighter weight tarp that I don't need to fold to get into it's stuff sack easily. Watching for deals on tarps. Leaning towards a Paria tarp at the moment. I know they aren't super lightweight, but it's better than what I have now, gets great reviews and has a lifetime warranty.

[@john_kelley]

Paria makes great gear and is priced nicely.

[@briteshikes5099]

After spending a one cold freezing night in my hammock with a sleeping pad, I said never again and the next day ordered a custom UQ & TQ from Cedar Ridge Outdoors.

[@john_kelley]

Good call!

[@bobellamy7120]

After hiking with Matty Outdoors and trying a hammock. I switched my sleep setup for a hammock setup. I’ll never go back. Just need to bite the bullet on a dyneema tarp next year. Congrats on the weight loss buddy

[@john_kelley]

Thanks, Bo!

[@frstesiste7670]

I got a Feathered Friends Swallow 20 degree sleeping bag with their highest loft down (at the time) and a water resistant outer. It was expensive, but not ridiculously so. A bit heavier than a quilt, but with the zipper completely open it works like a quilt. Since I dont use a puffy I want the option of zipping the bag up completely around my head too, and the Swallow has just worked from summer temps to several degrees colder that the rating.

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

Cool idea for a video! I wish Drop still did hiking gear, they had two of the best backpacks ever made and the Durston tent...now it seems like all they do are tech toys.

[@john_kelley]

Yeah. Once they rebranded, they let outdoor gear and knives go by the wayside.

[@jasonzeone1334]

I plan on doing the Colorado Trail next year so broke down and got the UGQ Bandit quilt and Zpacks Duplex this year to use for week long Colorado trip this year. I'll never sleep in a regular sleeping bag again. Quilt sooooo much better. And the Duplex is awesome

[@john_kelley]

I’ve got a zero degree bandit, and it’s incredible.

[@sirsir108]

A good quilt and a good sleeping pad (3" inflatable for backpacking and a beefy 4" self inflating double wide for car camping) it literally feels as comfy or even more so than my bed at home best two additions that were expensive as far as clothes I like nice ones but almost never get them new Get things at the end of the season on clearance if possible or thrift store for dry fit synthetic tops and stuff at my good will they are like 8 bucks instead of 40 or so

[@christianb8228]

Good video thanks for sharing. Had my chair zero for about a year now with pretty heavy use, and it is still going strong!

[@EspenFrafalne]

Totally agree with the concept of buying ultralight gear so you can carry luxury items..! Would love that chair, although its a bit heavy and bulky, so i think im gonna go with the Hummingbird Hammocks "Single Hammock" ($65 - 147g/5.2oz) instead. I already got the Zpacks Duplex and the Hilleberg Bivanorak (500g/1.1pound raingear that also works kinda like a "bivy", only it allows me to sit up and look around and cook food - and even walk around and take a pee - without going out of my nice warm and dry shelter), so if i get that hammock, i can have 3 ultralight shelter options with me and the combined weight will only be 1.25kg/2,75pounds (+ treestraps); which i think is pretty decent, considering that it will include a pretty nice set of raingear, and a comfy hammock for chilling at camp. Im sure i can find more lightweight raingear, but i really like the cowboy camping feeling im getting with the Bivanorak, as well as that it allows me to set up camp really quickly, right on a pretty small trail, in case i dont feel like searching for a big open spot for the Duplex.

[@edkokosko1759]

Great video. Alot of great info. Thanks! 👍⛺

[@txag007]

Great video! Who knew David Cross had an outdoor hiking channel!?

[@brianc1651]

Feathered Friends Down Booties with over booties. A hundred bucks, but worth every penny, especially for winter hanging.

[@redmageviewer]

I love my UGQ 30° Bandit XL Quilt. My only problem with it was that I didn't go for the higher number fill power, but it's been with me on every trip since I bought it and am still super happy with it. I'm also really loving the Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 backpack I bought this year. Such an amazing pack for my needs. It's got enough space on the inside and with the outside pockets.

[@alexjohnson668]

I purchased a UGQ 850 down 20 degree down quilt. And my waymark mile I’m going to try and use for overnight trips. I’m fixing to invest in a new pad thinking about the sea to summit wide version

[@john_kelley]

All great choices! I used my Mile pack Wednesday night. Great pack!

[@DirtyDirtbath]

Awesome video, not going to lie , I lost it when you pulled up the marmot sleeping bag thats the bag im about to be changing out LOL ill be at the gorge in a few weeks , my EE quilt won't be in before the trip so ill be using my sea to summit liner with the marmot 45. How long did you use your EE at the gorge? Thats usually a pretty moist place did you have issues with moisture with the down?

[@JourneyontheTrail]

Great video. Definitely my Tarptent Double Rainbow Li has been my biggest purchase but not once have I regretted it.

[@john_kelley]

I’m actually looking at one of those. It seems like a great tent!

[@jacobbliss13]

Love the video keep up the good work I have no regrets buying my UGQ bandit top quilt and my UGQ bottom quilt best investment ever and I went all out on both was not cheep!! Also my ditchware chameleon I saved over 5 pounds from my old set up .

[@speedgull2612]

For me 1. Tarp Tent Double Rainbow Li 2. UGQ Bandit Quilt 3. Hyperlite 2400 SouthWest Pack

[@miriamvolchenboum3431]

Great video. You mentioned how much you love the revelation quilt once you figured out how best to use it. I have one and froze using it the first night. Might be a video many folks would benefit from. Thanks

[@scottm6927]

Looking good, John. I'm down 28, weighed in yesterday at 272 from 300. If you haven't discovered ENLIGHTENED brand of keto ice cream, Walmart carries it- 6 to 8 carbs for the entire pint, depending on the flavor. A nice occasional treat. My favorite cry-once purchases are my Big Agnes Salt Creek SL2, Klymit insulated hammock pad, Helinox chair one and my Keen Ridge Flex boots (I have weak ankles and I swear they wear like shoes). Keep up the good work, good sir!

[@john_kelley]

Congrats on the weight loss!!!! 28 lbs is no joke! I love the enlightened Ice cream. The mint chip is my favorite.

[@scottm6927]

@@john_kelley we tried the butter pecan today and I got to say its better than any other "real" butter pecan I've ever tried! Love mint ice cream, too. It is so easy to see how well you are doing on your weight loss journey. You LOOK healthy. I'll catch up to you, it just takes longer at 51. We also joined the YMCA today ( I'm lap swimming in addition to walking and hiking ). Its time for me to step up my game. Not sure if you have Aldi's grocery store in your area, but they carry A LOT of keto options. I was slow to discover that, but its been a game changer for increasing the variety of my shopping list. As Zoolander would say, "I'm for serious about your being inspirical and stuff". Take care and let us know when you are going to drop Blue Steel!

[@john_kelley]

@@scottm6927 That’s awesome, Scott! Keep it up!

[@drums4jay]

Good info, Mr. Kelley!

[@garyantesr]

I have the HG winter palace, chair zero with dyneema bag,

[@jeffpeters5347]

SHOTS FIRED towards Kyle. I like it! Laying the foundation for the Hiker Wrestling Tourney!

[@john_kelley]

😂😂😂😂

[@jeffpeters5347]

@@john_kelley I can hear Michael Buffer now “The inaugural bout, it’s Kelley versus O’Grady. LLLET’S GET READY TO RUMBLLLLLE!!!”

[@jonsanford2515]

My UGQ 20* Bandit is the one truly high end thing I paid full price for. No regrets. It’s really nice, and appears to be comfort rated. Btw, I wish you could still get an EE quilt, or a ULA pack for the prices you paid.

[@john_kelley]

Yeah. Everything has gotten more expensive.

[@jonsanford2515]

Yeah, the pandemic has created shortages in lots of raw materials, but particularly in the stuff backpacking gear tends to be made from.

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

Awesome quilt!

[@jshalvorsen3D]

The ultimate Helinox chair is the Ground Zero. Frame from the Ground chair with the fabric of the Zero chair (if your knees can get you out). Sitting in that thing cooking or just chilling is way too good. I almost feel like cheating when I bring it out :D

[@john_kelley]

Nice!!!

[@ericjudd9603]

My big agnes copper spur👍 Thanks for sharing!

[@john_kelley]

Great tent!

[@shawndunnninjy]

My Zpacks 10° full length sleeping bag. 100% would buy again.

[@gretchenlopez787]

My dyneema tarp was a painful but no regrets purchase😅

[@john_kelley]

Absolutely! 😂

[@76FastEddie]

I am really enjoying the OV Shadowlight pack. But it is also my first “expensive” pack.

[@crazywisdom2]

Great Vid ! I'm debating between the dutchwear gear nettless hammock, and the netted Bugnet. Option 1, netless... and go with a summer/ winter sock. Option 2 zipper Bugnet option. Thoughts, Opinion, Knowledge ? Thank you !

[@john_kelley]

I’m a zippered bug net guy all the way. The socks are just difficult to work with. Dream hammock has a hammock that has an interchangeable bug net and winter cover. I think it’s the sparrow or the raven. I’d go that route. Just easier to use.

[@Wildboi420]

I have the zpacks dyneema Food Bag hammock gear 20 degree quilt 20 degree underquilt and I don't regret buying none of it I got into the 18 degrees and my quilt held up just fine HG all the way man. UGQ quilts also baddass

[@john_kelley]

All great companies!

[@Oldsparkey]

I buy from cottage industries when ever possible. I don't mind spending more for a item that is going to hold up for a long time and be comfortable for me. The most I ever spent on a hammock was $345.00 for a Clark tropical ( out of production years ago ) and it's as good today as back then. Packs , Cuben fiber and in various liter sizes. I like them for their waterproof abilities and light weight. Quality costs more but in the long run it's a lot less in cost then something that falls apart the next year. I started with gear like that back in the 60's. It would of been nice to have what we have today , back then. Best of all would of been the packs base weigh of 10 pounds or less and not a pack that alone was 10 pounds or sure felt like it.

[@john_kelley]

True story. When I was in Boy Scouts in the 80’s, it would’ve been great to have the kind of gear we have today.

[@brandonsmith1647]

Marmot nanowave 45. My first backpacking gear mistake. Lol. Learned quick the difference between comfort and survival. Damn near froze to death inn Chattanooga TN. Next gear mistake, need for an under quilt!! Froze my a** off literally.

[@jamesking4225]

Zpacks Duplex,EE 20degree enigma, six moon designs swift x pack , and a neoair xlite pad are just some of the things I don’t regret spending money on. By the way I bought the enigma and the neoair xlite to shave enough weight to buy a chair zero . The chair has been a game changer for me having a bad back.

[@brettchermansky7715]

Zpacks triplex and granite gear blaze 60....both great pieces of gear!

[@KirstenBayes]

MSR Titan kettle. Sixty bucks on a pot. As I carried it home, I was like, "I. Have Lost. My mind." But I use it every trip, have done for ten years, just the perfect piece of kit.

[@john_kelley]

Awesome!

[@brianc1651]

I find that the Titan Kettle is a little bigger than I need, so I often bring a Toaks 750. However the Titan Kettle is easily my favorite pot.

[@KirstenBayes]

@@brianc1651 I know what you mean: I have been checking out the Toaks, but I do keep coming back to the Titan. I think it's partly because you can comfortably put a canister and stove in it to make a cookset.

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

There's many of us that want to know the best stuff regardless of price. Thanks for knowing that haha. The helinox chair and nice down sleeping bag and ultralight tents are 💯 worth it

[@jeffinBrooklyn1]

I bought the Atom packs Mo 50L and it’s by far the best backpack I’ve ever had. Expensive as all get out but worth every penny.

[@john_kelley]

Their packs look incredible!

[@walk-tall-hikes]

Last year I got a special edition ULA Xpac circuit that's seam sealed and water proof. Awesome pack, not cheap but we'll worth it!

[@john_kelley]

Totally worth it!

[@Slitthroat1776]

Nemo tensor insulated pad, my chair, and my Featherstone UL obsidian 1p

[@Tgauchsin]

Hey, I know this is beside the point of the video. I haven’t had a chance to watch your vids for several weeks. You have really slimmed down man! Congratulations on your weight loss!

[@12STONESADVENTURES]

Great video jk! Brother I could easily do a video exactly like this there are several pieces of gear I've bought this year that has made my adventures so much more enjoyable! A titanium pot and BRS, my Warbonnet Blackbird XLC, hammock gear 20° top and bottom quilts, the hammock gear journey tarp etc etc... I could've said amen quite a few times lol 👍 good stuff

[@john_kelley]

Thanks!!! You should do the video!

[@12STONESADVENTURES]

@@john_kelley yes sir! I don't know when but I'll add it to my list for sure!

[@christianb8228]

Is your ULA Ohm 2.0 made entirely out of vx42 xpac?

[@thevideostump46239]

As I have gotten older, I too have come to the rational, that lighter is better!

[@SouthernHike]

I own all of these sep the ULA pack and tarp - 100% agree all of this gear is worth the cost! The cost might hurt in the beginning but man it pays for itself on trail. Great video JK!

[@john_kelley]

It always pays off.

[@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker]

Hi John Kelley, Boy I love that chair idea but I purchased the Helinox 0 and ultimately return it because it did not feel stable. I used it around to house for a 2 weeks prior to the return. The Chair One has my attention but its 2.2 pounds. Other than that I have the EE 20* Quilt and just purchased the OV Shadowlight 60L. I also use a 20* Hammock Gear underquilt. Take care John and have a great weekend.

[@john_kelley]

Great stuff. Nemo has a chair right now that’s between the zero and the one. You should check it out.

[@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker]

@@john_kelley are you talking about the Moonlite Reclinging Chair? Seems to sit at the same height as the Chair One.

[@john_kelley]

I’m thinking about picking one up to check it out.

[@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker]

@@john_kelley I look forward to your review.

[@nobison6185]

My UGQ Bandit and my EE Torrid- no buyers remorse. Also dropped 25lb. off my base weight by losing body weight(feels great doesn't it?)

[@john_kelley]

That’s the best base weight to lose.

[@BosomBuddyCreations]

My luxury items include all the gear I need to carry for my dog.

[@john_kelley]

I’m sure your little buddy loves it!

[@kylepec]

When is your next hike video?

[@mackjenkins7721]

Good video buddy. Definitely ain't nothing wrong with the spending some money on good gear. The gear that you spent your money on is worth it in my book. I want to say for me it was between my tent & quilt. You take it easy buddy.

[@john_kelley]

It’s always good to hear from you Mack! I hope you have a great weekend!

[@mackjenkins7721]

@@john_kelley I definitely will John thank you. I'm on my way down to New Orleans right now to take supplies to the hurricane victims there & hope to see my wife cuz she's there too helping out. New Orleans is really really sad man. I feel so bad for the homeless people there. You and your family have a great weekend too.

[@john_kelley]

@@mackjenkins7721 you’re a good man, Mack. I really hope our paths cross one day.

[@mackjenkins7721]

@@john_kelley thank you John I really do appreciate that man. I really hope our path cross each other one day too man. That would mean a lot to me and it would be so awesome. I was raised open Church to bless my heart with those in need & those people really need my help. Just last week I hope a big guy who was homeless. I noticed he kept asking car something so I pulled the truck 🚛 over and jumped out and asked him if he needed help. He told me he hadn't ate since Sunday morning and he was starving and was thirsty. I ended up cooking five TV dinners a lot of my truck 🚛 , gave him six water bottles , he had no shoes on or shirt so I gave him my flip flops off my feet. I could tell it was very hard for him to walk barefooted 👣 because of his weight. I know what it's like. When I used to weigh 390 I could walk Barefooted 👣 with no problems because my feet were built for that. I just told him to be very very careful when walking in them because his foot was a size 11 and mine's was a size 15 and I didn't want him to twist his ankle or break his ankle wearing them because they stressed out because of me having it very extremely wide feet. But it made for a very interesting trip driving back home 1,543 mile barefooted 👣 with me needing to go into truck stops , rest areas , Barefooted 👣 style. I got some very weird looks but when I explained why they said the same thing I was a good man. Again thank you so much man. I'm just doing something that I would want somebody to do for me if I was in that situation.

[@john_kelley]

@@mackjenkins7721 You really ARE the man!

[@spencerminor]

I have an Exped Synmat HL Winter Duo LW sleeping pad that was around $250. Worth every penny

[@john_kelley]

I’ll bet it’s warm, too.

[@spencerminor]

@@john_kelley With an R - Value of 5.2 it is pretty well insulated

[@TsugaCanadensis1979]

I am with you. Buy the best I can afford and save for what I should have, it can wait.

[@john_kelley]

Buy once. Cry once.

[@longwinters4304]

I thought you loved your Chicken Tramper pack, what happened with that?

[@john_kelley]

I do love it, but they gave it to me. I can’t really talk about not regretting the purchase when I didn’t make it.

[@christianb8228]

@@john_kelley I’m want to get a custom made ohm 2.0 but not sure which xpac to get is yours made entirely out of vx42?

[@briansaucy4871]

How about something I bought for beaucoup bucks and regret it every time I open my closet door. My Hyperlite Ultamid 2 .........I hate it! I know I'll never recoup even a percentage of how much I spent for it........my bad.

[@john_kelley]

I’ve got those too. That may be a future video.

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

@@john_kelley that would be an excellent idea :)

[@tridoc99]

Too bad Massdrop/Drop doesn’t do backpacking gear anymore.

[@crazyscatter]

iiieee I want that EE bag. Those bitches are $320 now. But I’d get mine in Scarlet & Gray.

[@LoneCrowAdventures]

Buy once, cry once... then find something next season that you want even more! Then cry again 😢

[@bewhiskeredjuarez6851]

Good for you bro keep losing that weight!😁

[@KevinNordstrom]

First. I finally got it.

[@john_kelley]

😂 winner winner!!!

[@maryzakiandourrugrats4671]

You look like you lost a good amount of weight, good job!

[@drewtch]

That shirt is lookin loose! Keep that weight loss up lookin good

[@shockers12512]

youve lost so much weight youre gonna need some new threads soon your shirts are getting baggy. glad youre able to keep the weight off and losing more. my mom always said good gear only makes you go broke once.

[@MrDynamik1]

John stop copying Dan's thumbnails, jeez man.

[@john_kelley]

Who’s to say he hasn’t been copying me! 🤔 #trendsetter

[@michaelbattin6717]

No regrets. Durston pro 2

[@john_kelley]

I, literally, just ordered one last night.

[@michaelbattin6717]

@@john_kelley you’ll love it setup is quick. I want to try a hammock out I wish they had demos programs