Full Gear List: www.packwizard.com/s/zGf_6cV 👇 GEAR FROM THE VIDEO 👇 Arc Haul Pack: geni.us/ArcHaul InReach Messenger: geni.us/InReachMessenger Enduro 2 Watch: geni.us/Enduro-2 Instinct 2X Watch: geni.us/Instinct2X Offset Trio Tent: geni.us/OffsetTrio Moonlite Elite Chair: geni.us/MoonliteElite Windburner Stove: geni.us/Windburner Electric Hand Warmers: geni.us/E-Warmer Tiny Pump 2X: geni.us/TinyPumpX Slippers: geni.us/MEC-Camp-Slippers Alpha Direct Shirt: geni.us/FarpointeOG Alpha Direct Pants: geni.us/FarpointeOG Alpha Direct Socks: geni.us/AlphaSocks Mythic G Down Jacket: geni.us/MythicG Zenbivy UL Quilt System: geni.us/ZenbivyULbed Flex Air Sleeping Pad: geni.us/ZenbivyFlex Athletic Brewing: geni.us/RunWildIPA
@playnationtoday5 ай бұрын
I’m constantly amazed that none of the backpacking channels ever mention smaller binoculars or a monocular! I consider it my luxury item, but I never leave the trailhead without it. It allows me to watch animals as well as survey my route from a distance to make route decisions. Last summer I was able to watch bears safely from a distance which totally enriched my experience for each of those trips. I live near Yellowstone so lots of animals are available.
@kmichaelp45085 ай бұрын
I approve this message 😆
@DanceCommander5 ай бұрын
@@kmichaelp4508 I approve the approval! I love my Hawke Endurance ED 8x25. Great Optics, nice wide Field of View, folds small enough to fit in the hip belt pocket of my backpack and weights 310g.
@kmichaelp45085 ай бұрын
@@DanceCommander , and I approve your approval of my approval.
@AkinaLOL2 ай бұрын
I've been looking to get one myself as well and in any video I have seen it mentioned it's always a "don't bring this, useless weight" kind of item. I just decided that I'll "break" that rule and get one anyway. We're out there to see stuff, right? 😄
@kmichaelp45082 ай бұрын
@@AkinaLOL , as I always say, think for yourself and know what you want. You won’t see me out there without a chair either!
@RobboElRobbo5 ай бұрын
this is the linus tech tips of backpacking
@JustinOutdoors5 ай бұрын
That is the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me
@AlexanderBilyard4 ай бұрын
So true
@HagenEllis-s4u12 күн бұрын
How did I not think of this So true
@viscachaventures3905 ай бұрын
Dude, love this video and your honest evaluation of the gear. An awesome idea would be to get a viewer (or someone at the local gear shop) who’s a total novice. Take them on a 3-day trip, or 3 overnight trips and give them a pre-loaded pack for each day. One with high-end gear, one with comfort gear, and one that’s a combo of the two. This would answer a lot of questions for novices about “how much should I spend?” and, “is it worth the extra money?”
@JustinOutdoors5 ай бұрын
That's a great idea!
@ewik9395 ай бұрын
If he brings three novices, they could simply switch pack with each other each day on a three day trip and compare
@ewik9395 ай бұрын
Love this channel, you’re doing a great job Justin. By far the nerdiest, most knowledgeable youtuber out there when it comes to gear, which is awesome because I’m a gear nerd who goes into detail and it’s frustrating to hear recommendations or complaints from other KZbinrs who can’t make the analysis. It also keeps all your trip videos interesting, because there’s a change in scenery, environment, weather, temperatures, gear packed and tested etc. A suggestion would be to make more videos on hacks and routines, like with the last rain video. Maybe guests would be nice then, to discuss how other people are doing it, depending on what tent they have, other circumstances (for example I hike with a dog which complicates thing’s moisture wise) and just different hacks that people themselves have come up with or been inspired by
@AndrewSteffenHB5 ай бұрын
This makes me feel so much better about my collection of gear😂 I’m glad everyone buys way too much gear. I’m always thinking “well if I just had” paired with my need for “preparation” in all weather and any season.
@jamesbean19625 ай бұрын
I wish they made a chair with longer legs for us old guys that can’t get up from a chair that sits that low. I would be willing to carry a few extra ounces.
@ericlam76575 ай бұрын
You could put it in top of a rock?
@robertcheng77355 ай бұрын
Check out the helinox chair zero L
@craig-olsen5 ай бұрын
Check out the Big Agnes Skyline UL chair, it's sits higher up than the Helinox or Flexlite Air so you don't have to pull yourself up every time from a low height. One thing to note is the Skyline is heavier than the Helinox Zero or REI Flexlite at 1lb 11oz - but IMO it's worth the weight penalty.
@pyronymph-8685 ай бұрын
This!! So much gear is not usable if you have mobility issues. I have a bad knee which make getting up from low chairs difficult and painful.
@rockytopwrangler20695 ай бұрын
.. there are a few out there ,, I have a Helinox Sunset ... Sits 1/2 height higher and with a high back as well ,,,, Web material base for soft or sandy ground and for back at vehicle camp has rocker bases for added comfort ...
@Mikmp5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for all the advice, I’ve learned so much and I’m so happy finally to get out more comfortably. Looking forward to all your new uploads!
@petychka25 ай бұрын
When you’re young and saving for a house and family, the equation is blatantly simple: the $5K goes towards the mortgage. But that’s not everyone. I’m 72 years’ old and want to continue hiking. I’ve recently spent that $5K on ultra-light and it’s brought my pack weight for a 6-day hike down from 18kg to 11.5kg. It’s kept me on the trail and it’s been worth every cent. I would do it again in a heartbeat, and probably will.
@roscadoux24455 ай бұрын
YES - ABSOLUTELY - to answer the question in the headline.
@lilianm71515 ай бұрын
I dont mind spending money on good quality. I lve my UGQ and LiteAF 46l back pack. I just can't bring myself to spend $1k Zenbivy. I might just try the McGyver method someone suggested in one of the backpacking forums by buying some magnetic zip ties of Amazon and attaching them to your quilt and a bag liner that is put over the sleeping pad.
@mtadams20095 ай бұрын
I tried a different pack this year and I am back to my Zpacks’s. I will never use another pack that does not have their ventilation system. The Arc is a game changer.
@markheming35075 ай бұрын
Couldn’t agree more! After buying & selling dozens of packs I also went back to my favorite 7-8 year old Zpack arc and will buy it again when it dies.
@higler.5 ай бұрын
I hope you check out the Pad Pal pump made by rex creations. Its 10g and runs off your powerbank so it's for that super niche ultralight category but looks super cool and functional. At that weight, I can see so many more people justify bringing a pump.
@JustinOutdoors5 ай бұрын
Tyler and I have been chatting a bunch and he was kind enough to send the pump over for testing. So far I just have experience with it in my living room but I am really excited to test it more!
@Lizzybeth19735 ай бұрын
That scenery 🙌🏻
@AkinaLOL2 ай бұрын
10:10 I have reusable hand warmers that you boil to reset/recharge. I don't suggest doing that on your camp stove because it does take time, but you could easily do it when you get back home. They're cheap and reusable, but not quite as handy as electric rechargable ones. Good budget option if you don't want to create waste and can't afford fancy ones yet though.
@pjd0ioas5 ай бұрын
For now, the best purchase I've done for camping gear is the Big Agnes Rapide SL in the wide version. My previous sleeping pads were a 53 cm (20") inflatable sleeping pad and a foam sleeping pad. Those two got me back pain, if I used them for 2-3 nights and the extra width feels great. When you go up from regular width to wide, you understand how important that extra width is. Pillows are also really important, but here I'm a bit torn. I have a cheap inflatable, a heavy and bulky but super comfortable pillow (foam? pillow) and an expensive pillow that is somewhere in between the other two. I find the bulky pillow the most comfortable (Cocoon Travel Pillow), but it weighs 285g and worse than that, takes a lot of space. The Nemo Fillo Elite Luxury is quite wide, which I like, but it isn't as soft/fluffy as I expected. It's lighter than the Coccon one (112g) and a lot less bulky, but it's not as comfy, and it's 3 times the price... A tent, where neither your feet nor your head are touching the walls, is also really nice. My first tent was a hand me down, and it was kinda saggy, so you almost had the tent walls on your face while laying down... and I'm just 170... I've been pretty happy with the Sierra Designs Meteor 3000 2p tent. It's really roomy, and hasn't leaked yet. Used it on a few rainy days (some days it rained a lot) and it didn't leak. Using a tent footprint is kind of necessary, if you are expecting a lot of rain. I didn't set mine perfectly, and the spots that didn't have the footprint under it started getting a bit wet after 2-3 days of fairly heavy rain. Next thing I want to try is a quilt. I move a bit while falling asleep, so a quilt would be more comfortable. I still turn inside my sleeping bag, but that shifts it a bit to one side, leads me to sometimes breath inside it and doesn't cover me that well.
@burmy15525 ай бұрын
I agree. I love my rapide. A bit heavy but worth it. Try the Sierra designs cloud 20 instead of a quilt. It fits perfect on your rapide and doesn't slide at all. Plus it's a zipperless design. Also, it has a combo of real and synthetic down so it has the best of both worlds. Plus, it has a great feature in the foot vent. If you're too hot you can peak your feet out through the bottom without even undoing a zipper. It's by far the most practical and well designed bag out there. I've used it down to 25 degrees and it's comfy.
@lolobeans5 ай бұрын
Finally just ordered the TinyRepel from Flextail and was super pleased about free international shipping!!
@higler.5 ай бұрын
Justin, just wanna say that you're by far my favorite "outdoor youtuber". Thanks for all the content!
@millieblue50143 ай бұрын
Justin you really should try out the Featherlite 700 kit for those comfortable relaxed no stress just taking it easy trips, when you want to enjoy the quiet and calm and just hear the sounds of nature. Those gas stoves can be very noisy, especially if you want the chance to see and not disturb the wildlife where you are.
@ballerbabzify5 ай бұрын
What’s the name of database you use for checking gear? Thanks for a nice run through.
@shaunabean22105 ай бұрын
Love the zenbivy have not only used it backpacking but have taken it to locations where there are not enoughs beds for everyone, much more comfortable then a bad sleeper sofa i use the big agnes rapide XL pad.....
@yourladmilad5 ай бұрын
The IPhone 15+ s have an emergency SOS through GPS feature. I don't hear many outdoor youtubers mentioning it. What do you think about it? Is it good enough? I will be doing canoe camping alone but not in a super remote area and I'm trying to decide whether I need it.
@sheilasunshine91735 ай бұрын
Because most don’t use it (like other emergency devices) I think we need some testing to see how reliable it really is on a remote trail! I’ve been wondering this too
@VinceFowler5 ай бұрын
If you’re willing to bet your life on an iPhone and Apple… go for it. 😉 I have the iPhone 14 Pro Max and it has SOS as well. I’d never rely on it. It’s a feature that might work in a pinch however Emergency SOS solutions are not (yet) a core competency of Apple. Garmin, however… that’s a whole different story.
@jonsanford25155 ай бұрын
If you search, you can find comparisons of Apple satellite vs. dedicated satellite communicators. Long story short, Apple isn’t there yet for true backcountry situations. You have to aim it at the satellite while you use it. Not ideal for an emergency where you need to communicate back and forth with SAR. But, as it improves, it may replace dedicated satellite communicators down the road.
@VinceFowler5 ай бұрын
@@jonsanford2515 for Apple to make a dedicated decision like that, that’s a significant commitment. For Apple, is it worth it?
@petychka25 ай бұрын
Justin, I don’t agree that groups on “well-trodden” tracks don’t need an emergency beacon like a Garmin and can “handle it as a group”. I would go so far as to say that is dangerous advice. How would the group “handle” a fractured femur 10km from the nearest exit? Or a serious head injury? Or chest pain (as in heart chest pain?). I’m a doctor and I would absolutely want to see that helicopter hovering overhead. To say one doesn’t need an emergency beacon on such walks is like saying one doesn’t need to wear a seat belt for a short drive to get milk. These things may not happen often on a trek, but they need happen only once…
@VinceFowler5 ай бұрын
Spot on. Regardless of the size of my group, I always bring my inReach Mini 2. My safety is my responsibility. If someone in my group was injured I would of course use my inReach to call for help if they didn’t have one. However, one should never rely on others for SOS emergencies. Note: I’m former infantry and we take personal safety to heart.
@JustinOutdoors5 ай бұрын
Yup. Everyone needs to be doing their own risk analysis before a trip. There are always lots of factors at play. Safety situations are never black and white; I rewatched the section and I don't think I portrayed it as being so.
@petychka25 ай бұрын
@@VinceFowlerThat’s correct, Vince. I always take mine but I have been unable to persuade my fellow walkers to invest in a beacon for themselves. It’s interesting that my fellow walkers think I’m strange carrying a beacon yet our Australian police is hugely critical of people without a beacon whom they are called to rescue - there has been talk of charging those people for the rescue. Think: how would I manage being separated from the group in adverse conditions, such as with an immobilising injury, or a snake bite, or simply being lost? Of course one does not expect disasters - disasters are unpredictable (unless one chooses to walk into one) - but that doesn’t mean delegating our safety to the kindness of the universe or being so conceited as to think we can have absolute control over everything we do and that happens to us. My line of work (health) is risk management and neither I nor my colleagues would embark on a task comparable to trekking without sound contingencies.
@VinceFowler5 ай бұрын
@@petychka2 all great points, Peter! We see the same outcomes here in Canada. A good friend is an Air Force C-130 pilot for Search & Rescue based not far from Toronto. They routinely get called out for lost boaters on the Great Lakes caught with a disabled boat or in bad weather, and people lost/injured in the backcountry. He says it's rare that they have any safety measures - usually a friend making the call for help because someone hasn't reported in for 24 hours. People's pushback is largely grounded in unconscious ignorance. They don't know what they don't know. Second, they complain about the price of a satellite coms device/service plan that is there to save their irreplaceable life... yet they spend exponentially more on things that they can replace.
@amandagroszkruger49563 ай бұрын
Another great video that makes me thirsty for the backcountry. You do a great job presenting the content. I would love to invest in a GPS smartwatch but am hung up on price tag of the Enduro 2. I would love to see you review the Coros Apex Pro 2. From what I’ve read it seems like it may be an equal competitor at a fraction of the cost. Do you have experience with them?
@JarradShaw5 ай бұрын
I love love love my Zenbivy light quilt and full sheet. I think my next is to move to the half sheet with insulated hood and grab the flex pad… keeping my convertible quilt.
@PrincePlanet-ee5hn3 ай бұрын
I like this guy - no bullshit and got a happy smart vibe.
@Truth-Seeker755 ай бұрын
Your video reminded me of something. I’m 6’5” and 260. The tent fits and so does the ZenBivy, but I thought both were just too fussy and I passed on both. I’m willing to pay for something that fits someone my size, like the Arc Haul which I love (and it too is fussy), but if there are just too many straps, parts, hooks, adjustments, etc. it becomes a lot less appealing and not worth the effort. I kept the Arc Haul because it fit my 24” torso, was light, and very comfortable, and there really isn’t anything else that can complete with it.
@jefflibbey5 ай бұрын
What do you use for a sleeping pad? I have a MEC UL pad, but I don't love it. I'm 210lbs and am looking for something comfortable that isn't heavy and bulky
@Truth-Seeker755 ай бұрын
@@jefflibbey I have been using an Exped SynMat 7 for years. It’s not made anymore and I’ve been fine with it below zero and everything above. It’s something like 20oz and has been the best pad I’ve ever owned. In waiting, after a lot of testing other options, I’ve got a Nemo Tensor and that’s also what I got for my kids. If I’m camping with the Boy Scouts where I don’t mind a little extra weight, I use the Big Agnes Boundary Deluxe because the long/wide is 30” wide….which is great and it’s still lightish. I don’t do horizontal baffles, so Thermarest is out.
@markswishereatsstuff25005 ай бұрын
A white Zenbivy would make my OCD go off the scale.
@craig-olsen5 ай бұрын
Agreed! Luckily Zenbivy does offer the ultralight version in a black exterior red interior color option. The white color may look good for the first few camps, but by the end of the season it might be looking a little different (gross). Plus, an added benefit for darker quilt colors is they dry faster in the sun if they happen to get wet.
@WoeWoeWoe5 ай бұрын
Great series seriously helpful!
@millieblue50145 ай бұрын
Any chance you can check up some sleep systems for heavier bigger people aswell?
@mikkol795 ай бұрын
11:10 "apparently safe". Nerve poison for insects but yeah, I guess all safe for humans 🙃
@birgitvanasch36145 ай бұрын
Are these the Ocoopa mini handwarmers or the regular UT2S?
@MattVHulst5 ай бұрын
Great video. One thing I like pointing out to people is the fact that you can get the light bed system from zenbivy which weighs only slightly more and has slight less loft for a much cheaper price. I think the light bed is the sweet spot for most casual folks out there
@mdbatten5 ай бұрын
As a 50+ small woman who backpacks with her 2 small teenage daughters (in the same area as you, apparently), weight is super important, as is comfort, so yes. I pay extra to keep the weight down. I bought the offset trio this year. It was comfy for 2 of us and 2 dogs, but I’m thinking it’s gonna be tight on our 5 day trip next week.
@kegelschneckenmett20264 ай бұрын
A really good and inforrmative vid ty.
@danielsingh94155 ай бұрын
Add the Flat Cat Gear's Ocelot windscreen to ur BRS if ur pot's diameter is 4.2" or less, reduce ur burner output to a third & get 3 extra burns, on the small 110g gas canister, boiling 2 cups of water, depending on temps & elevation, for only 28g/1oz 👍
@ryangilbert42655 ай бұрын
In regards to the sleeping pads you've mentioned for bigger guys and side sleepers, this may not work. What would you recommend for a sleeping pad R value around 5, backpacking, willing to carry a little extra weight for comfort, 6'4, 240 pounds.
@shaunabean22105 ай бұрын
I have the big Agnes rapide XL pad, super comfy 4 inches thick
@JustinOutdoors5 ай бұрын
Exped Ultra pads are pretty darn good.
@jakeva98025 ай бұрын
Killer setup. Id swap out the zenbivy with a nemo and feathers freinds
@PMarsh145 ай бұрын
I know people always talk atm about taking a chair but would you take it on a 100km multi day trip?
@fightforfreedomneversurren86105 ай бұрын
I go hiking every summer in the high mountains in Idaho and the fishing is great. I don’t see a lot of videos out there talking about fishing gear. Do you ever fish at these lakes you go too and what gear would you take?
@guykerr81115 ай бұрын
Have you had any issue with getting the pads for the Flextail Bug device?
@YouroGamer5 ай бұрын
Hey Justin, love the vid! Question, do you fish? You've got some awesome lakes, ik it would be an extra 1lb or 2 but it's fun for passing the time!
@billbagshaw82095 ай бұрын
What pad would you suggest for a old side sleeper like me that is 215lbs?
@ymg67545 ай бұрын
I know this is about the gear, but the views are stunning! Where are is this?
@pogiman25 ай бұрын
What hiking pole do you use??? Looks great!
@jefflibbey5 ай бұрын
Komperdell Camera Staff
@s.b.41445 ай бұрын
whats the lake called please? ;)
@burmy15525 ай бұрын
A usb air pump is great not only for inflating your mattress but also for drying bidet butt.
@rlbrown5 ай бұрын
How do you fund the trips and equipment? Especially at this cost.
@VinceFowler5 ай бұрын
He’s a full time KZbinr - camping is his job 😉. Some of his gear he would have purchased, some gear is sent to him by the manufacturer. He’s good at what he does.
@JustinOutdoors5 ай бұрын
What vince said. Haha
@woodchip27825 ай бұрын
Thing is that you must change equipment often because it doesn’t last long or it’s changed for something else that’s newer and better. I finally gave up two years ago. The kit I have is not the best but it’s built tough.
@mikeb56645 ай бұрын
I look at all purchases on a cost per use basis. If the $5,000 in gear lasts 10 years, its $500 per year If I use it 6 times per year its $83 per use.
@kristymoore70525 ай бұрын
Love those rechargeable hand warmers and the flex tail mosquito repellant
@antonioh20s5 ай бұрын
Definitely a luxury item but I have a Torras Coolify 2s that I use when hiking in this texas heat.
@paddle_hike5 ай бұрын
I can't pay that much... I do have expensive gear but I would pay more to complete my perfect dream gear list IF ...I would hike a very long trail like the PCT, AT etc... this would be worth the money.
@patrickschlauch66385 ай бұрын
So you modified the quilt to become a wide down sleeping bag or did I miss something?😅
@RayHikes5 ай бұрын
I feel like a big factor with expensive gear is how much you'll use it. Quality stuff will last years, and if you go backpacking often the cost per trip averages out pretty low.
@kylebrey53065 ай бұрын
the go-to gear guy
@martaszabo66985 ай бұрын
Where is this hike? It's beautiful :)
@mdbatten5 ай бұрын
It starts at the Elbow Lake Trailhead in Kananaskis, Alberta.
@rockytopwrangler20695 ай бұрын
.. Beautiful location ..... Somehow that RAB Parka looks out of place for as nice as the weather is ... must be the extra weight needed ..
@fartooshifty4u51Ай бұрын
I have like 5 brs 3000 haha haven't found a need to upgrade yet!
@dontask78985 ай бұрын
You would have to get into camp early to set that tent up. And gosh forbid you don't find the perfect place the first time hahaha.
@kmichaelp45085 ай бұрын
That is a no go for me too! It may be nice, but not in this lifetime!!! Waaaaaaay too much fuss and space. I’ll stick with Durston.
@dcaudwell5 ай бұрын
It’s actually really easy to set up!
@kmichaelp45085 ай бұрын
@@dcaudwell , it could be! But not a simple as the Durston!! And not as many moving parts to fool around with.
@fartooshifty4u51Ай бұрын
Between my rab down bag and my thermarest pad its very close to 1000$ right there.
@Antonio.V.G5 ай бұрын
Name of this hike?
@urbanAngler_Bigfoot5 ай бұрын
Havoc of the Anus
@mdbatten5 ай бұрын
It’s the Elbow Lake/Pass trail in Kananaskis, Alberta.
@m.hernandez14045 ай бұрын
This will all come in handy when I lose my house to pay for it!
@SuperdutyExplorer5 ай бұрын
I'd bet my gear set is between $4000-5000 total that I take into backcountry. Winter main time I go though..
@user-he8qc4mr4i5 ай бұрын
I am curious why you only use a single Trekking Pole and do not seem to rely on those Trekking Poles to release some pressure from your back.
@JustinOutdoors5 ай бұрын
I use two. One is my "tripod"
@asher82724 ай бұрын
Katabatic gear for the win
@michaelstewart93665 ай бұрын
Without watching this video I can say yes.
@Fizzyfuzzybignbuzzy5 ай бұрын
The number one thing I don’t get out into the backcountry as much as I could is kids. Not discomfort… welcome to the club buddy
@hikingwheather5 ай бұрын
You spend your money on what's important to you. It also depends on how much discretionary income you have. There are hobbies that are way more expensive than backpacking.
@dcaudwell5 ай бұрын
Absolutely! Photography, cycling, hot-rodding, and on and on!
@billhyatt12535 ай бұрын
If you can't sleep in the backcountry, then you can't really go backpacking or camping. A good sleep system could be the difference.
@Colby1685 ай бұрын
I have 3 boys…it’s expensive! But honestly everyone has a Nemo Disco 15 degree bag and Nemo Tensor pads and as they get older I gradually get them better gear.
@Gurumeierhans5 ай бұрын
10:15 Sustaunability should be a lot more in focus for outdoor trips, i.e. not using the standard camping food where you throw away the packaging after a single use or having responsible sourced down
@vagabondwildernesswanderings5 ай бұрын
I disagree with your statement about not needing a satellite messenger when traveling in a group. 6 days ago I was in a group of 5 on horseback and thankfully I did have my Garmin Inreach Mini. I suffered heat exhaustion while still fighting covid symptoms, followed by getting bucked off my horse and impaling my leg on a branch of a dead tree. I was unable to hike or ride a horse and used my Inreach to call for a helicopter rescue. This was in the Bob Marshall Wilderness near the Continental Divide. A helicopter rescue was essential. And that ONLY happened because I had a satellite messenger.
@GhostObsessed5 ай бұрын
172lbs too much for the zenbivy flex mattress?
@Jaypher5 ай бұрын
To answer the title, if you have to ask yourself if you overspent- then you overspent.
@drytool5 ай бұрын
To me, the most important comfort item is the sleep system. If I can't sleep well I can't perform well.
@outdoorgearguy682319 күн бұрын
How revolutionary: a hood on a $900 sleep system that a $150 LL Bean mummy bag has always had 😅
@arnoldkotlyarevsky3835 ай бұрын
You could really jack up the price tag if you included that diamond studded platinum trail plug.
@itsbeertimenow5 ай бұрын
My base weight is under 10 lbs only so I can strap on my Cascade Mountain Tech high back chair. No one is more comfortable than me in the back country.
@ryanb39085 ай бұрын
That chair is over 3 lbs. Better to just use a hammock and have a far more comfy seat and sleep system.
@itsbeertimenow5 ай бұрын
@@ryanb3908 Lunar solo, Rapide SL, Thermarest cinch and hammock gear premium burrow… I’m comfy on the ground cooking in my chair. Might consider hammock at some point for something new.
@ryanb39085 ай бұрын
@@itsbeertimenow 3 lbs for a chair is more than my entire sleep system when thruhiking. Good for car camping though.
@JackKlumpass5 ай бұрын
I’m guessing that the company called PhD make a down jacket warmer, lighter and more expensive than the Rab mythic jacket you’ve shown in this video.
@Andy-x3i8y3 ай бұрын
Why are you quoting in US dollars? 😫
@JustinOutdoors3 ай бұрын
50% of my audience is in the US and it is likely the most "understood" currency for non-americans.
@bumblebeehikes5 ай бұрын
I've had the arc haul and to be honest with you the ventilation on your back is a joke. Maybe if you have a constant breeze from you side it might. 6 found that I sweat as much with any other pack. I switched to the Kakwa from Durston Gear.
@MixMeister50005 ай бұрын
Same here. I have a Osprey 58 Exo from 2017 or so and it has a well ventilated back and to be fair i sweat just about as much as my Dusrton Kakwa 40L. It's extremely neglible. The Kakwa is an awesome pack , only thing missing is that whistle on your chest strap but ehhhh ..
@semo75665 ай бұрын
Ventilation works for me
@Bikepacking5 ай бұрын
Cheap that old even cover 2 wheels on my bike lol
@zamir46185 ай бұрын
I would gladly pay $5000 for an ultralight backcountry stereo system
@Tdragonfly5 ай бұрын
I’d spend the $5g to fly somewhere cool to backpack with cheap gear
@Bassandbackpacks5 ай бұрын
Those watch prices are crazy to me. I feel like I can just use my phone and save money
@dcaudwell5 ай бұрын
Expensive redundancy for sure!
@jeromebullard61234 ай бұрын
So just my backpack and the gear inside it costs $4,000. I don’t have a watch or Garmin sat doodad. I should probably not get those. 🤣
@gman9635 ай бұрын
Justin needs to keep that down or he's gonna get mugged by a grizzly for his gear.
@tonecoughlinphotography5 ай бұрын
That's peanuts. Try canoe camping 🏕️
@PrimalRenegade175 ай бұрын
That jacket cost more than my quilt and I have a full custom ultralight quilt. Hard pass, wouldn't buy it even if I was rich.
@Utubeisazzho4 ай бұрын
could get smaller carry footprint for cheaper, weight is what your paying for
@yungsmile75465 ай бұрын
This Just in: This gear is for people that have more money than brains. The snobs that will be drawn to buy these overpriced items will not be trail tramps of regard. A sucker play I'd say.
@grantpowers5 ай бұрын
Yes🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪
@BucolicAholic5 ай бұрын
I've dropped over 9k on gear so no, not crazy enough. If you're anything like me you're incredibly cynical and have difficulty liking anything so if you can find something to like in this jumbled up world, go all in.
@eitanpaster56925 ай бұрын
With room for activities 💀
@kmichaelp45085 ай бұрын
You only need a one person tent
@rockytopwrangler20695 ай бұрын
.. Short and Simple ......YES .. ..High priced doesn't always mean best quality or design ... just means they found a sucker ..
@exrostov4 ай бұрын
This video is only about advertising. I think that mate didn't go hiking or something, he is only spending a lot of money for stuff. Its sucks
@JustinOutdoors4 ай бұрын
You're wrong on every point.
@brentperron69145 ай бұрын
$900 is a crazy amount for a tent that you admit probably wont handle wind and bad weather well...
@beck42185 ай бұрын
There is some adjustability but those are load lifters, Bruh.
@dcaudwell5 ай бұрын
In th video he demonstrates the torso length adjustment but makes no adjustment to the load lifters which are also present on the shot.
@urbanAngler_Bigfoot5 ай бұрын
Whats with you lot saying Rowt (Route) its Root!
@zakafx5 ай бұрын
are you American?
@hikingwheather5 ай бұрын
It's like creek vs crick
@kmichaelp45085 ай бұрын
The British way. We just think we know better.
@dcaudwell5 ай бұрын
Depends where you live! There are over 360 million North Americans who would spin your question right back at you! (;