Gear Loadout for 3-Days BACKPACKING IN RAIN // West Coast Trail

[@AndyShepard]

Your videos are no fluff and packed with info! Awesome work, dude!

[@NathanHassall]

imagine being out in the bush after working hard all week and hearing this guy doing take after take for his content. see if you kiss his balls then...these walking commercials are becoming more and more common on trails. just wait until you get some on your next hike dude...you can hear them for miles

[@chadfontaine2717]

I live on Van Isle and loved your vid of the trip on the west coast. That's a wild location and generally wet all year round. Not for the faint of heart or a place for fair-weather hikers :) Already upgraded some of my gear based on your experiences. Much thanks!

[@ChadM10]

Excellent list! I just finished a rainy 4 day trip in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Only one in my group with trail runners (and dry feet)! I would also recommend a separate opsak storage bag for any “non-hiking” clothes you may be flying in if you didn’t drive straight to trail head. I smelled awful and luckily had access to a washing machine before flying out the next day!

[@daviddecoste8694]

@ChadM10 Did you stay the night in Victoria at all and if so do you think your hotel would’ve kept your non-hiking clothes/bag in bag check storage if you stayed with them one night before and one night after the WCT hike?

[@SuperdutyExplorer]

This I one of the first summer/raining video I've watched till the end, great info n done amazingly at that in the rain!

[@isabelledrolet4297]

The timing of this video makes me smile!! Going out this weekend and they're announcing rain every day. Going anyway, but might add a tarp to keep an area dry as suggested!

[@memathews]

Good to see sometime enjoying our PNW liquid sunshine! A tarp is essential in that weather and the weight of new materials is really low for a great weight-to-utility ratio. The WCT is so incredible, I hope to hike it someday. I spent last weekend logging out a trail in the Oregon coast rain.

[@gearhead-do1xh]

Thanks for the great load out 👍 I was just thinking you might enjoy taking an ultralight twig stove or firpit along like the picogril 85 or 398. I'm enjoying having the option 🔥

[@danielsingh9415]

The National/Provincial Parks don't like u burning twigs, but if there's no fire ban, ur welcome to pack in ur own firewood?

[@TristanMarcano]

Fantastic list man! As a fellow Canadian I wonder if it’s possible to add the CAD pricing to your videos? I understand KZbin is very biased to the U.S market and it’s easy to convert the currencies via Google, but it’s always nice to have that right in the video. Just a suggestion. Love the content. Keep it up!

[@canadiangirl8368]

I second this!

[@VagabondAlbertan]

Thats what pisses me off the most about his channel lol. Plus most of the times the website he tells us to buy off of are American

[@lindsayhunt9291]

Hey Justin, great video and extremely helpful. You mentioned your EE Visp rain jacket handled the torrential rains well, but how did your OR Helium rain pants handle it? Did you wear your Mica II's underneath? I have both the OR Helium jacket and pants, but I know my jacket couldn't handle it even with up to date cleaning and maintenance. Also, what month did you doy our trip? I am planning for a late June 2024 trip. Thanks in advance.

[@Keillan5480]

I remember you mentioned the tip of wrapping the handles of the toaks pot with electrical tape. I think “silicone rubber self fusing tape” may work out better, it seems there’s a bunch of options on Amazon for it. It has much higher temperature resistance and sticks to itself very well when wrapping it, so it doesn’t rely on adhesive either. I just ordered an orange roll of it to put on my pot handles.

[@seankelleher4222]

How did that go?

[@Keillan5480]

@@seankelleher4222 a lot better than electrical tape. It can still burn/melt if it’s too close to a flame. But overall seems more durable and heat resistant than electrical tape. Can still feel the heat but it is bearable, I found the heat through electrical tape to be unbearable lol

[@analoguemike]

what about heat shrink tubing from an electronics shop (cut down the side first)? I'm guessing that's basically what's used in 360 Furno pots. you can just use a lighter to shrink it

[@Keillan5480]

@@analoguemike I think any pot with dedicated heat wrap on the handles will be different from heat shrink tubing. And I also tried this, it requires removing the handles to slide the tubing on so that will mess up the handles. And it melted when I cooked with it. So it also made a mess of the handles and had to be scraped off. The silicone tape works decently, but not as well as the wrap on like a jetboil handle.

[@toddstein1909]

Great video thanks. Did the West Coast Trail 2000! Question: What's your opinion on rain skirts. Enlightened Equipment has a very lightweight one.

[@Narx9]

One of the best videos that is quick and comprehensive for rain!

[@somehappenings246]

I'm thinking about doing this trail again,... I did enjoy a 2 person tent, places inside to dry gear (a bit), stretch, and space when its raining. I'm slowly upgrading my gear. but you reminded me that a roomier tent can be so worth it. Question, did your in reach mini track from the brain of your pack? or did you carry it on your shoulder?

[@mateofarfan8254]

Thanks for the great video! What did you think of the OR Helium Rain Pants? You speak pretty highly of the Visp gear, but sorta glossed over the rain pants.

[@dalehilliard5535]

Your fleece bottoms are actually Quechua..a sub brand of Decathlon along with Forclaz..I have the same ones there warm and comfortable to sleep in and super light at under 5 oz.. and they were inexpensive. unfortunately I think they discontinued them

[@Fjall-Anders]

Really good video, I thank you for it. I will definitely be testing trailrunner shoes. I myself have heavy leather boots that take an eternity to dry.

[@mtaklit16]

Hi ! love your videos. Did you have any issues with the food bag you had ? did you hang it on trees or stored only in bear caches ? Also, was that a 110g cannister ? thx !

[@JustinOutdoors]

Always in the bear lockers. No issues with the bag. 110g fuel, ya

[@seankelleher4222]

Surprised you didn’t just keep the rain off by holding the pink titanium spoon over your head.

[@Oldsparkey]

I welcome a rain here in Florida. Hiking no rain suit , just shorts and a quick drying shirt. I get just as wet ( perspiration ) in rain gear then letting the refreshing rain fall on me , plus it cools me down. If I take anything it's a backpacking umbrella. On canoeing trips , one trip 12 days long it rained 24 - 7 except for 3 hours on one day. Switched to a bathing suit ( shorts ) and enjoyed the trip , finding fresh water was not a problem. A benefit of being in a semi tropical area.

[@dansnowball9471]

How did the Hoka trail runners work traction wise? . Last time I did that trail I wore keen targhee mids but yeah it rained 5 of the 6 days and mud levels were extreme so they didn’t dry out. Have altra lone peaks but traction on wet surfaces isn’t great so debating options for 2024

[@JustinOutdoors]

The Vibram Megagrip sole on Speedgoats is super sticky (it's the best sole material out there in my opinion and I love when it's included on a shoe I am testing).

[@dansnowball9471]

@@JustinOutdoors the altra Olympus have the mega grip also. Those may be the ticket. Lone peaks are max tracks or something.

[@Doc_Watson]

How are the Russbe bags for weight? I've looked at some reusable silicone bags at a local sports store and at w-mart and they seem big and heavy compared to regular disposable freezer bags. A big enough difference that I would rather stick with the disposable. I'm not a gram weanie, but I would like to switch to something that isn't too much bulkier.

[@masonlist1492]

What tarp?

[@wannaberacerrob]

Is the pack liner you’re using actually a trash compactor bag rather than a contractor bag?

[@RC-qf3mp]

I also prefer the thin injinjis socks but am surprised he doesn’t go with the new thin wool. I love them, less stink and should dry faster than than synthetic of same thickness.

[@Howstylish]

Really enjoy your videos and they are really helpful too❤ I appreciate it

[@jasonish]

I thought one of your WCT videos had you packing your bag - I think its where I got the idea that I should just stuff the tent in my bag, rather than its own stuff sack. Am I correct here? I can't find that segment.

[@A3welg]

What guyline setup did you use for the tarp, what did you find appropriate for lengths?

[@healthwealth1261]

+1

[@bfen7401]

Hey Justin, just found your channel and I'm loving it, I'm starting backpacking later this summer and I have seen in your past videos you hike in Alberta, do you use bug spray for tick prevention or just long pants with them tucked into the socks? I haven't been able to find much info on backpacking tick prevention.

[@brycepickford1719]

What size tarp is that?

[@yoshiii9704]

hi justin amazong video im preping for WCT too I wonder how the shoes setup to bring im considering waterproof light boots or non waterproof trail runners with waterproof socks/injinjis+sandals for river crossing and camp shoes?

[@JustinOutdoors]

I've done it in trail runners and waterproof boots and would do trail runners with lightweight synthetic socks every day. Camp sandals is key though.

[@HM-gk3rq]

There is such a push for boots in this trail. I always hike with hokas. So I’m trying to convince myself that that’s what I should use on this trail.

[@yoshiii9704]

@@HM-gk3rq I would say boots due to mud/ sand, if you want runners make sure to go with gaiters, personally i think its a must!

[@HM-gk3rq]

@@yoshiii9704 right. 90% of people say boots but I always hike in shoes and am worried I’ll be uncomfortable in boots. Plus boots don’t dry out very well. He wore shoes and no gaiters. I can see advantages of boots but am still leaning towards what’s always worked for me in the past

[@MeetMeOutside]

Been really impressed with the Quikdraw filter !

[@scottyplug]

JayMoneyG. Always a pleasure to see your new vids. And always informative.

[@megweb362]

I like the look of those reusable bags!! I've just started in on dehydrating my own backpacking meals so I've been looking for something a little more Eco friendly! I'll also definitely remember the tip about the trail runners VS Boots! Great video!

[@jimmortimore3894]

Mega Web I found them at the Dollar Store here in Canada, for $4 bucks. They're $18-22 on Amazon for the same 4 pack(2 snack/2 sandwich). Hope this helps.

[@megweb362]

@@jimmortimore3894 thanks so much!! I'll be doing some shopping before my trip out to Glacier Lake this weekend, ha ha!

[@unightie]

Ha ha, a bag with your name on! You have arrived Justin. I’m heading out there in July. At 5’ and 96lb a 1p tent is enough room for me thank goodness. Well done as usual Justin!

[@VGnezdilov]

Can you, please, specify why you are not recommending Lifestraw Flex filter? I have it on my "wish list", but now after you've said that I really need more information. In my thoughts this has huge benefit because it has charcoal filter also.. really into hearing more about it from you 😃

[@Kat36Z]

I wore my shoes once on the trail and regretted it 😂 ended up smashing my toes and breaking a few nails. Boots kept my feet safe and dry. It's much dryer than wet runners. So unless you are a ninja and not a clutz hiker like me. Stick with boots. Also with the chairs they sink in the sand lol so a few of my friends who brought them got a suprise when they sat down 😂 Awesome video!!

[@wolfeadventures]

Great video. The Helium rain mitts are not waterproof? That’s not good.

[@RC-qf3mp]

Did he say what his base weight was?

[@opsilosmetagialia]

Hey Justin, do you think its possible to do the WCT without a car?

[@scallbe1]

most people take the west coast trail bus from Victoria to either end of the trail

[@bewhiskeredjuarez6851]

Woo-hoo new vid!🔥🙌🙌🙌

[@bertman4]

If you haven't already, I recommend adding four foot guylines to the corner of your tent. This is Andrew Skurka's method that I found really useful with the X-Mid tent.

[@bertman4]

@@malfeasant_dino It's mostly to get around rocks that you were unaware of and not having to move the entire tent. You do want to pitch it as close to the ground as possible, which means staking it as close to the tent fabric as possible. I found the four foot guylines useful when I have to use snow stakes for winter camping. I've also used the longer lines to use rocks or logs instead of staking.

[@michaelegert1284]

Maybe you can wear waterproof socks under your trail runner shoes to have dry feet?

[@claytonmcglothlin4815]

Nice sky tarp

[@yustusputra8853]

Saya suka cara pengambilan video anda👍👍

[@Backpacksandtrails]

Great video. Glad to see you talking more about the 2p tent. We did a video on it a couple weeks ago that we would love of you would check out! Good luck on your upcoming trip!

[@DrMarvinLara]

I just came back from a rainy backpacking trip and it was miserable walking in mud and water for 13.5km 😔

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

Hilltop Packs!

[@conorfoley7585]

Don’t forget the crocs!

[@paulclancy1371]

That's the smallest "contractor" bag I've seen. Same size as my "compactor" bag. Please give me the details. As my compactor bags are expensive, and are sourced from 'merica. Cheers, keep your stick on the ice. 🇨🇦

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

I want the helium pants

[@mendyviola]

I wish we had rain. Instead we have horrible heat with humidity without rain.

[@HM-gk3rq]

Hmmm. Now I just think you are copying me. I have the x-mid, nemo tensor, trekology pillow, and the flex 22!

[@ANONM60D]

His hat says "canadian" but the e at he says "bag" sounds like the mid-west.

[@TheGreatCharlie123]

omg he is hiking in trail runners............

[@VinceFowler]

Yes. Having hiked the WCT in boots, I’d never do that again. Most people I know wear trail runners for the WTC in combination with gaiters.

[@TheGreatCharlie123]

@@VinceFowler everything gets wet

[@VinceFowler]

@@TheGreatCharlie123 also true... may as well wear wet trail shoes than wet hiking books.

[@fogerkarlsson7406]

Bought by company💩