I Tried Finding the Best Backpacking Gear...

👇 GEAR FROM THE VIDEO 👇
Alpaca Wool Sun Hoodie: geni.us/8020Su...
Garage Grown Gear: geni.us/Garage...
Speedgoat 5 Shoes: geni.us/Speedg...
Flash 55 Pack: geni.us/Flash55
X-Mid 2P Tent: geni.us/X-Mid2
Helix Sleeping Pad: geni.us/HelixS...
Hammock Gear Quilt: geni.us/HGEcon...
Exped Pillow: geni.us/MegaPi...
Toaks Pot: geni.us/Toaks6...
BRS3000 Stove: geni.us/BRS3000t
S2S Mug/Lid: geni.us/X-Mug
Pink Spoon: geni.us/ToaksT...
Bushka's Kitchen Meals: geni.us/Bushka...
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⭐ MY FAVORITE GEAR ⭐
Garmin InReach Mini: geni.us/InReac...
Decathlon Down Jacket - geni.us/Trek10...
REI Flash 55 Pack: geni.us/Flash55
Enlightened Equipment Enigma Quilt: geni.us/enigma...
Garmin Fenix Watch: geni.us/FenixW...
Lanshan 1 Pro Tent: geni.us/Lansha...
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📷 MY FILMING GEAR 📷
X-T4 Camera: geni.us/FujiX-T4
GoPro Hero 10: geni.us/GoPro-...
Insta360 One X2: geni.us/Insta3...
Rode Wireless Mic: geni.us/Rode-W...
Samsung S10E Phone: geni.us/Samsun...
Saramonic Phone Mic: geni.us/PhoneMic
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[@maximusjoseppi5904]

REI is amazing. They deserve all the success they can get. Good for them

[@countrygirl63baker64]

😊hey Justin, alpaca wool is the best!! I'm a new fan as I've always hated wool because it would itch me horribly. Alpaca wool is completely different, so soft, warm and so comfy !! The best for hiking I find....😊

[@edmolash3401]

The sea to summit cup/Toaks lid hack is brilliant. Done.

[@jrbenito5983]

Happy that I, with your help and not having the luxury of many gears to choose from, have now a setup almost identical to the one you presented. That means a lot since you have wwwwaaaaaayyy more experience and trail time than I will ever have. Thanks a lot.

[@musingwithreba9667]

I just received my X-Mid 2p sil-poly. I've been using an X-Mid 1p for a couple of years, but I find it very confining and since I got a dog, we don't both fit comfortably. Now I have the 2P, and my dog has kennel cough, so I can't get out on trail for another couple of weeks 😝 Puppy will be staying with my sister, because I'm not sure she will be able to manage a long hike in the Ontario heat and humidity after having a respiratory infection. So, I will get to sprawl out in the 2P all on my own. And thank you so much Justin, I have that f#@%ing song stuck in my head now!🤣

[@ManivanAdventures]

Does the rainfly on your 2P sag into the tent body? I also have the 1P and have had no issues with it, but every time I set up the 2P, the fly touches the body at a couple points. Just curious if anyone else had the same problem.

[@musingwithreba9667]

@Manivan Adventures I haven't even been able to pitch it yet. I just received it recently, and I live in an apartment, so I have nowhere to set it up.

[@seanschannel6786]

seating pad under the pillow is genius! going to try that

[@brycetheshredder]

Only thing i disagree with is the brs3000 for all around use. You would probably want a stove with a regulator for cold weather use. Otherwise awesome picks and a great video from you as always!

[@ManivanAdventures]

Love your recommendations, Justin! I can’t recall a single time I have been disappointed and you have helped a bunch for finding some very affordable options that still perform great for friends getting into backpacking. Much appreciated, sir!

[@Dad_rizz]

Hey Justin, love your content and Pack Wizard! Would love a video about the best trekking poles to date! Budget, lightweight etc!

[@_crane_7475]

Same! Please do one Justin! I need to upgrade mine and have no idea where to start!

[@misterritter9854]

The regular x-mid 2 is $300USD, not $400 just a heads up for the info in the video. Great video as usual! Never knew youd had a Grizzly run in😬

[@browsman2328]

I have the Sea to Summit mug and love it. It keeps drinks warm enough for most situations, is durable and made out of silicone rubber which is very food safe compared to plastic.

[@_crane_7475]

I love how we both sing out ALMOST the same songs when hiking down trail. "SWEET CAROLIIINE!! BOM BOM BAH! I love the vids man! Keep up the good work!

[@wabisaaby]

Don't know if anyone else told you about the sea to summit/toaks combo too, but I know I did as a comment on one of your videos :) Glad you could use the tip!

[@1Grumpymonk]

Awesome! Was looking forward to an update on the sweater, thanks for sharing all the great info 🤘

[@Hayyothhakodesh]

Hello Justin thankyou for all ur content I love ur videos and wish u had 10 times the subscribers. I hope u get there soon bud!!! Ur fantastic one of my faves. I'm just a ghetto boy but I love my expensive gear. I love buying high end. I go out weekly. Hilleberg and kifaru etc hill people gear and mystery ranch etc etc etc. I own 28 packs and much gear but I love packs so much. I have to say tho u guys r getting Pickier and pickier on weight!!!!! But hey to each their own right!! But hear this I wanted to try a quilt for the first time and now I'm a huge convert. Never thought id see this day. I mean that. But I heard good things about the feather stone Moondance 25 quilt. It wasn't spendy but I heard great amazing things and I didn't know if I'd like it. Holy moly is that quilt right on. The XL size is soooo huge for me and I love the way it fits But even more so I'm blown away by the warmth. This is a quality quilt. It had 2 loose threads But I cut them and I just hope maybe u cud help other people find it to. It does enough of what hi end quilts do and saves so much. It gets the job done I have zero complaints and that's not often for me. I was blown away. I never Buy budget. But this was just great. Thankyou sir be well to u and ur people.

[@martinerhard8447]

The pot/mug combo is awesome!

[@frogturtle]

I sent the helix back for the xtherm. helix is WAY more comfortable, my arm falls asleep on the xtherm, but it’s also an emergency sleep system for me and the warmth to weight is unbeatable. however sometimes I wish I kept the helix. freakin’ sleeping pads man, too may to choose from…

[@jeffreycarman2185]

4:15 it’s interested the shift that has happened: when I first got into ultralight/lightweight backpacking back in the early 2010s it was impossible to get a good lightweight hooded base layer, and no one (except people trekking through deserts) was even considering these sun shirts, now it seems like all KZbinrs are using sun shirts (and I assume this marks a greater trend). It’s great to see more hooded base layers or mid layers for men. I remember hearing about men getting women’s hoodies and extending the arms.

[@DubTDub]

Ah that hoodie is sold out! Thanks Justin! Also love the xmid!

[@northernswedenstories1028]

Really like the x-mid or the tarptent strat 2 for couples adventures. I think they are a bargain for those of you in the US. Unfortunately after import fees and taxes into Europe basically doubling the price, I don't think they are worth it. Unfortunately there aren't many replacement options over here.

[@zakkmiller8242]

I thought the pink spoon was the weapon you wielded against the bear

[@ChrisHufnagel_Polymath]

I'm giving the Bushka meals a try, since I'm so tired of the dehydrated meals that have 10 year shelf life. The Bushka meals seem to be selling well on GGG that they are sold out of many items. You'll have to buy direct from Bushka to get a good sampling.

[@NordenzurZukunft]

Still regret not getting the 2 person X-mid pro. Love the small footprint of the 1p, though! Very roomy for a 1-person, too.

[@shaunamosgrove2244]

❤A❤

[@johnmca5643]

I just slept in my 1p pro last night and thought the exact same.... 🙂

[@gretat1087]

I also wish I had gone with the 2p! Still a great tent, though!

[@Staypuff777]

I like my Helix pad. I can't say if its more comfortable than my Nemo Quasar (its a tossup) but it definitely is warmer.

[@ericwilson4553]

I figured out the xmug/550 ti pot hack earlier this week and I am super excited to use it on trail!

[@ericwilson4553]

@@markcummings6856 I believe they are the same Diameter so it should, I have a 750 on the way and will try to update you.

[@ericwilson4553]

750 arrived and it does not fit, but mine has a bail handle

[@adventureswithgrunt]

A few rips in your REI pack large front pocket. A good looking pack though.

[@KrizAkoni]

Nice picks! I need to try alpaca wool.

[@TerraOutdoorAdventures]

I’ve been really liking REI’s recent store brand gear, I’ll have to check out the Helix! Might dethrone my Nemo Tensor if it’s as comfy as you say.

[@Jaqxy]

1:45 I love how this is the 2023 version and already looks like it's dying with the multiple holes in it.

[@yukondave8389]

For those in Europe, that don't have access to REI gear without hefty importing fees, what do you think of the Exped Lightning 45? It's a bit lighter than this pack, a few bucks more expensive, but sadly doesn't have those handy waterbottle pockets on the belt.

[@alexabney7913]

I have the biggest helix pad and it just barely keeps me off the ground as a 300lb 6’2” man. If I move or wiggle around my hips or butt will bump the ground

[@ddff5242]

I would say the double rainbow by tarptent edges out the xmid 2. Freestanding and almost identical weight.

[@Oaksteel1]

But definitely worse in high winds and snow loads, not seam sealed and the fabric is SilNylon (not SilPoly like in the XMid).

[@texmexia49]

@@Oaksteel1yeah, I like freestanding but the material is more important to me. Silpoly doesn’t absorb water and that weight makes a huge difference.

[@maxvcollenburg]

I'm doubting between the 1 & 2 person version of the X-Mid tent. Would you also go for the 2-person tent if you're only using it on your own?

[@jonsanford2515]

I have a Durston 1p. I use it about 90% of the time I backpack. It feels much bigger than the inner tent is, because the vestibules are so large. The only time I wish it was bigger is for changing clothes, but I have the original version. The current version is a few inches wider, so would help with that. All that said, if the size of the tent footprint isn’t an issue, I’d go for the 2p. It isn’t much heavier, or bulkier for a lot of extra interior space. It just has the footprint of a typical 3p tent.

[@MoonbeameSmith]

I would never buy/sleep in a 1 person tent. I need that extra room-which, to be honest, isn't that much more- I do not like to leave anything outside if I can avoid it... that's just me though. \

[@kinnymane8593]

Favorite watch is the fenix over the enduro 2?

[@gsierra123]

Is the pocket rocket deluxe still your favorite backpacking stove? Or has the BRS 3000 replaced it? (I noticed it's much cheaper!)

[@jeffreycarman2185]

BCSN Backcountry Shopping Network LOL.

[@hoser7706]

Really, of all the gear you have or could use you are choosing REI items!? That is a big surprise. And a Decathalon slpg bag over a Sea to Summit Spark!? Wow. Lol. I need to revisit some gear

[@JustinOutdoors]

The Spark doesn't have thick enough draft tubes at the zipper and the neck to hit it's comfort rating when using it in the field!

[@ChrisHufnagel_Polymath]

You would have to be crazy to go out with a spoon instead of a titanium spork. 😄

[@kaiminalualan7138]

What inflator do you use for your sleeping pads?

[@johnmca5643]

My hiking poles. Any poles will do. Poles save my back. As simple as that.

[@BACKPACKERish]

You forgot your hammock I guess….

[@C3OZ]

i was wondering why you advertise a REI when we have MEC in canada ? why not advertise a "'local" store instead ?

[@JustinOutdoors]

I'm not advertising for REI. Just talking about products I like. If MEC made better products, I'd talk about them too.

[@ifell3]

Where's your ring man?

[@chefegzyle]

Sweet Caroline? serious?? bad take, downvoted, and unsubbed................JK Mine is Sammy Hagar, Marching to Mars. My steps fit the guitar riff beat perfectly. As always Justin, way to go!