Battle of the Backpackers: Foes Clash Over 2024 Loadouts

[@Djhikes63]

Love these guys individually, but they are tons of fun together. Love when they team up.

[@eric_hanson]

So glad to hear it! Dan and I genuinely enjoy hanging out.

[@jodigreanead7315]

Like the new, best backpacking reality show! 👏🏼😅

[@jessicaleighdargaclark4536]

Only real and not a reality show. These guys are awesome💚

[@kcricket39]

I love that half of this video is just them getting excited over having the same gear. You can see the real friendship here, and it is amazing to behold.

[@TheNewGreenIsBlue]

Except for the OnX schilling... kind of icky. I'd love a more honest approach, personally. I know they pay the bills, but just a down-to-earth "hey, you should have some kind of navigation.... we use this... but there are free or low-cost solutions as well but if you have the cash or want what we use... then save 20% below"

[@davidcooper8390]

Timeless classic. Idea for a future video....Battle of the backpackers with Dan, but with only budget gear. Who can come out with the best cheap loadout.

[@eric_hanson]

hmmm. I like it! I think I might know who I'd have to go up against.

[@tylerstanton494]

I'd rather a fixed budget, Like they both get $200 and two days to build a used gear setup

[@KrafftyGoesBackpacking]

My backpacking set is as follows: The Big 3: - REI Half Dome Plus 2 2020 version with MSR Groundhog stakes - Big Agnus Rapide SL sleeping pad with Nemo Disco 15 semi rectangular bag, Exped mega pillow and Nemo Fillow uninflated for extra comfort...I do want a Zenbivy setup because I am also a side sleeper - Osprey Atmos AG 65 Other Stuff: - Black Diamond Trailback trekking poles - Adventure Medical Kits, Mountain Series Hiker 2/2 kit - MSR Pocket Rocket with separate pizo and bic lighter backup with GSI Outdoors Soloist Hiker pot kit - Black Diamond headlamp - same trowel as you both but I wrapped mine with paracord for emergency uses and better grip/comfort - Sawyer mini squeeze filter and one Lifestraw as backup - Flextail 2 air pump - Nemo sit pad - 2 one liter Smart water bottles - other odds and ends i.e. battery bank/cords to recharge phone, watch, earbuds, etc., deck of cards to keep myself entertained if solo and bored 😂 Things I still need: -Bear Vault/bag -one of those fancy chairs... bad back and all 😢 - CNOC water bag - would also like to replace the Sawyer Mini with a Sawyer Squeeze... I'll never buy a different brand because of what they do and stand for, so thank you for those videos! - Camera or GoPro so I won't have to use my phone 🤷‍♂️ I know this is a heavy setup but I'm a novice and don't have a ton of money being a single dad to a beautiful 4 year old daughter that is starting school in a few days. It has taken me two years to build this setup, so hopefully I can start getting out there and making videos of my own! But great video and love when you two team up so I'm gonna call it a........ *drumroll*.....A TIE!

[@user-ul5yu5hk9k]

Enjoyed the episode. Ignore the negative commentary. Thanks much

[@eric_hanson]

Much appreciated!

[@zrs159]

it would be cool to see a hike-tuber challenge similar to the amazing race show where a handful of popular youtube backpackers had to hike to checkpoints, complete challenges, and maybe abandon a piece of gear at each location to see how well they would fare over the course of a week or so.

[@eric_hanson]

Ooh dang that would be fun!

[@BucolicAholic]

I would watch the shit out of that. Though I think it would be more exciting if they were regular people who team up with legit thru hikers and only receive instruction once before the thru hike. They keep all their gear, it'd be amusing because they'd barely know how to use it anyway. The entire show would be one big commercial if it was KZbinrs.

[@henryrivera8190]

Eric, thanks for this kind of video. Neither of you won the battle because you both were awesome in showing, comparing, and explaining why each one of you use the gear you carry. It is very helpful to hear unscripted conversations about the equipment, etc. I hope that viewers of your video postings benefit as much as I have. Would I buy that expensive gear? Probably not, but your exchanges with Dan shed a lot of valuable information to help me choose lower-priced gear that has similar or equivalent features and quality. Your other videos about using cheaper gear are also very helpful since most of us are not professional backpackers like you guys. Again, thanks for addressing these topics with your videos!

[@eric_hanson]

I'm so glad you find my videos helpful and that you can really take away good information.

[@mctsd1981]

Thank you so much for putting out these videos!! It is so rare to see different opinions on gear in the same video. Extremely helpful! Looking forward to the next one!

[@eric_hanson]

So glad to hear it!

[@addictedtobass8232]

Oooh ooh I finally get to give some input that Eric doesn't know. Kakawa name comes from Lake kakwa, which is at the beginning of the great divide trail in Canada. The great divide trail is the Canadian extension of our CDT.

[@r2herzog]

Also a river, a wild land park and the tallest waterfall in Alberta. 👍🏼

[@HoneyBadgr127]

The GDT is my peak backpacking goal. Definitely still working my way up to that level of wilderness

[@eric_hanson]

Sweet! Thanks for educating me!

[@addictedtobass8232]

@@eric_hanson yes sir. Thanks for the great content. Always look forward to what's next. Ps collab with Miranda more. You two are a hoot together.

[@kcricket39]

​@@addictedtobass8232They just filmed another video together! Can't wait to see it!

[@robreynolds8759]

Always enjoy you two working together

[@eric_hanson]

So glad to hear it! We like making videos and hanging out!

[@sturmykins]

I will never stop singing the praises of the Rainbow Tarp Tent. It's also right around 2 lbs, semi-freestanding, and only costs about $300. And if you're on a platform, you can use trekking poles to make it fully freestanding. I've used it both ways and have zero complaints.

[@jeevandewee]

I love both your channels and even more when you team up like this! (ordered the pack organizer from Eric)

[@millerhoo]

Helix Insulated Air Sleeping Pad was on sale for $115 and r4.9. Catching it on sale is great deal and a super comfortable pad.

[@wolfeadventures]

Sawyer does a tremendous job helping others.

[@eric_hanson]

It's pretty cool what they do with the business. I definitely respect it!

[@juannieto2427]

Big thanks , i just bouht the matress ! good discover . thanks for the link !

[@tamarasteinmeier9272]

I would love a $500 max camping challenge between the 2 of you. And that includes the shoes you wear. Lets make it all the clothes you wear... It all adds up big time and it should be a real challenge for both of you as well as a fun one to watch for us subscribers.

[@kayak_homie]

I was shopping for a new mattress and liked the look of the Zen Bivy Flex Air and UL Flex air, but then I found the REI Helix, which has an extremely similar profile, rval of 4.9, similar weight to a ZB Flex Air, and is under $120 when REI runs a sale. The 20" Helix is 1oz heaver than a 20" Flex air, and the 24" version is 2oz heaver than the 25" Flex Air. REI doesn't charge extra for the wider ones, so a 24x72 version is currently $118 on their website, vice $219 for a ZB 25x72. Just a note for any budget-minded mattress shoppers that might see this.

[@Wrknmom2]

Excited to see other flextail products discussed - I have their original pump and zero pillow. My mat is from Sierra made and love it and it is black. But maybe a bit heavier.

[@aliekins3467]

❤❤❤I love the orange flex tail mattress..if you get in a rescue spot you can wave it around and they would find you...

[@robertlattanzi1016]

Nice to see you both not taken yourself too seriously

[@GalaxyHikes]

Always a fun time when these two pair up! And as always, thanks for great info!

[@Hannah-Bellerose]

I love these types of videos! And I Love when you and Dan make videos together! Y’all are so hilarious!😂

[@eric_hanson]

We make a lot of bad jokes!

[@HunterJE]

Love getting talk and advice about carrying camera gear, a lot of the general backpacking forums and sites treat that sort of thing in the "don't know why you'd waste weight on such frivolities" column, but while I'm not a video guy I'm a pretty serious amateur still photographer and a big part of my starting to get back in to backcountry camping has been about reaching nature and landscape subjects that I can't easily get to in a day hike so it is a priority for me (that Hyperlite case is def on my to-save-up-for list)

[@rjjohnson8246]

The sleep mattress color ,i think is great. Its emergency orange...two purposes!

[@kristenmosher834]

I have to say, I have the thermarest pillow in two sizes and for whatever reason, it just seemed to flatten out in the middle of the night and I was always fiddling with it. So I gave the medium to my father and replaced it with an Amazon special blow up that I absolutely love. Plus much smaller to pack.

[@eric_hanson]

Sleep gear can be very subjective but glad you found something that works

[@ColdSamra]

Love your channel, I just came across it few precious ( kept me up until 2am) hours ago. To be honest, I like Dan's gear more 😊 if your sleeping bag is in it, for the fact that it's lighter color and it looks luxurious. I would pack a sheet inserts though, just to keep it clean. Request - Can you please look into the Gazelle tents? I know it's not a backpacking tent, but I would love to know how it withstands rainy weather.

[@mikesalasek3603]

Kakwa is a lake at the western terminis of the Great Divide Trail, also a Provincial Park in BC.😃

[@glenkyle2789]

1st, love you guys. The world needs some network to pick up a series of Eric & Dan just getting into and out of outdoors fun and hijinks. 2nd, we ALL have the same gear as you, because we've been watching you for years. :)

[@eric_hanson]

Haha currently pitching a TV show to National Geographic and BBC but so far they won't respond.

[@WhyitJellyDonut]

Your description says DSLR but the Canon R5 is actually a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera but most just call them mirrorless(camera nerd here just couldn't keep my mouth shut lol, great video sir!). Also if you do have issues with overheating the R5II just came out and is much better in the heat, but the R5 is awesome just wanted to let you know since you go to warm places!

[@Jimbo_Conn]

I like how you guys just say the prices. Unlike alot of other people who show products. Then i dont have to go fishing through links just to check prices.

[@paulaalekson4109]

Hey Eric! My niece says "pellow" too! You do you, kid!!!

[@wadly312]

6:21 my Kiwi Grandad loved this joke 20yrs ago 😂 - he’d be 108 now. Clearly a global timeless classic lol

[@Nornin]

My take on trekking poles: never leave home without them no matter your age. They take weight of your knees and if you've ever gotten swolen hands/fingers while hiking, they do wonders for it. I'm 47 and my kids are 15 and 16 and I make them take them every time we go hiking, no matter if it's 5k or 50k. Use them and thank yourself later.

[@justinwilkins6386]

I am a hammock camper and the thermarest pillow is the most amazing pillow to have, I have the biggest version and it weighs almost a pound, but man it is comfortable! Worth it's weight for sure!

[@jukkavv]

I agree 👍🏻 I have two regular sizes and thinking of ordering small one also .. The one that Dan also start with.

[@iamjoshkoop]

Naw move to the Dutchware Synthetic, small, Uber comfy, perfect in hammock camping

[@jukkavv]

@@iamjoshkoop hmm.. looks pretty cool too 😊

[@justinwilkins6386]

@iamjoshkoop I am a big dutchware fan, my wife and I use the chameleons, and hook them together with the double bug net! It's a fabulous set up!

[@eric_hanson]

I still have not been able to get into hammock camping (no pun intended). But whatever gets you out there and sleeping well!

[@kimberlyevans7853]

Love the wide brim hat. IMP it makes you look more like a true adventurer. But, I think I would prefer to backtrack with you both as long as Miranda comes too.

[@rman713]

I love yall’s banter 😂

[@danrustly7979]

Finally. The dream team is back together

[@eric_hanson]

It's been a while!

[@jkhunton4073]

Love when you two get together, hilarious😀

[@eric_hanson]

We like stupid jokes.

[@rman713]

Dan wins simply due to the stellar camera modeling at the end

[@noveltynation8759]

My two long lost brothers 💪

[@eric_hanson]

haha we feel the kinship

[@Tducks72]

Exped sells 5r pads 72x25.6x3 and about the same weight for $160 , but with no free pump😊

[@eric_hanson]

Put that on my list of gear I need to try out! Thanks!

[@SummitSeeker546]

The ZPacks Arc Haul is nice! Great ultra lightweight pack. I own the 60L and it doesn’t hold as much as my Osprey Exos 58. Thought about getting the 70L but it’s still the same frame and padding. My experience with the 60L is that the sweet spot is under 30lbs. We do longer trips with weights in the 35-50lb range and the Exos is way more comfortable IMO. Still love the Arc Haul but at the lower weights for shorter trips… Ridiculously expensive but dang is it nice at the right load weight!

[@eric_hanson]

still got to get out on a trip in the Arc Haul. Really would love to compare it to some of my other similar packs I've used lately.

[@pyronymph-868]

Sawyer donates 1 filter for every filter purchased.😊

[@sunshinevalley0]

If that’s true …. I’m definitely buying sawyer before life straw

[@wolfeadventures]

@@sunshinevalley0it is

[@TheNypenfan]

@@sunshinevalley0I’ve seen it first hand. It’s kind of an average because they are working in so many countries at one time, but so much of their profits go directly to the field work that it puts other non-profit organizations to shame.

[@jukkavv]

I bought 2 today 😊 Dan did inspireing interview with Sawyers CEO ❤️

[@eric_hanson]

From everything I can tell they are a truly remarkable company!

[@SummitSeeker546]

Love talking gear! That Flextail Pad is interesting and no doubt nice and warm. Too big and bulky for me. I’m still a HUGE fan of the Thermarest NeoAir Xlite (older model), 25” wide, its only 2” thick but I combine it with the Thermarest Z Lite Sol (1/2) Foam Pad to boost the R value and it’s been a wonderful sleep setup in temps down to the single digits. Plus the foam pad can be used for many other things, ie, sit pad, gear dump pad, yoga pad, stargaze pad, wedge to level out tent pad, etc. Newer isn’t always better!

[@eric_hanson]

foam pads are great for general utility I agree!

[@5ervalkat192]

Enjoyed this greatly. I like the ultralight Zenbivy better so my vote goes to Eric. But Dan’s tent is much better. :)

[@eric_hanson]

I can agree here.

[@jsscaone]

Backpack weighs $32? SOLD!!

[@JasonHikes1]

Good stuff guys!

[@eric_hanson]

Thanks!

[@jasonmoloney2279]

Fantastic. I have been telling that mathematician joke for years!

[@eric_hanson]

haha it's just too good!

[@CaMuzzy77]

Oh contrare'...I bought Durstons Iceline Trekking Poles and they must be made partially of air because they're 4oz each... so add that to an X-Mid1 Pro (15oz) and you're at 23oz...31% lighter than the Hornet setup... I'll take it! The Hornet does not perform well in desert backpacking when it's really windy. You'll wake up with a layer of sand over everything in your tent as the inner can't stop the fine sand. The X-Mid tents can be pitched with the sides touching the ground so in a situation like that you won't have to bring thea can of Pledge and a dustrag! I'm still a huge fan of Nemo but I wish they'd get into the DCF game. C'mon Cam B.!!!!

[@eric_hanson]

The Iceline trekking poles are craaazy light! So yeah if you have those you can still be lighter than the Nemo, which can be a bit of a sail in windy weather. But it's still a great tent.

[@CaMuzzy77]

@@eric_hanson P.S. I love your videos so I'm honored that you responded. I wasn't trying to insult you 😀 keep up the great work!

[@dejakester]

I would be happy with either. All looks like amazing gear.

[@eric_hanson]

We're both lucky to have what we have!

[@deanyockey8088]

Love your stuff - always great info. I would love your input on base camping. I backpack in 3 to 5 miles and stay 3 to 5 days at a fishing spot. So my gear is more on the comfort side. I also cook real food plus what ever we catch. It is different from through hiking. What would be your gear picks for something like that. Heavy but short

[@LeonidasontheTrail]

You can actually buy the lid separate, SOTO SOD-5211RG.

[@eric_hanson]

Big if true! I want one.

[@TheRealAlanStephens]

Eric, Kakwa is the Northern Terminus of the Great Divide Trail which trail had been frequented by Dan Durston.

[@eric_hanson]

I love that it's tied to a real place!

[@tjtaylor7741]

The Pact Outdoors Pact Lite is the best poop kit on the market! Would love to see that kit in the setup!

[@perfctsymmetry]

The Pact Lite definitely deserves more love! It is so great.

[@Gunnargraut]

Eric wins because of the Zenbivy ultra light sleeping system and Dan wins because of Nemo tent. So then it will be a draw. I like your sense of humor and your post is very entertaining.

[@eric_hanson]

Dang it. I knew I should've packed the Nemo!

[@adventureswithcorrine]

OnX Offroad Trail guide here. All of their products are awesome. So so many more features not covered in this vid.I go nowhere without my maps.

[@eric_hanson]

I love to hear it!

[@ashleymcmains3592]

What do you do with your food in an area like this with no trees to hang. I did not see a bear canister

[@TekingDirt]

I prefer Eric’s sleep setup, and camera but with Dans tent and backpack. I’d have to go with Eric’s trek poles though and am curious to see the feedback to see if they are going to be a good investment. I’d have to go with Dans zero pump, and puffy, but have to go with Eric’s shoes. They one thing I wish Eric or Dan could recommend is a camp chair that’s goo for 300 lbs +. I’ve crushed so many chairs in the past am in the market for a light HD chair to carry my man bod.

[@colesky33]

The two best

[@davidwensel5646]

You guys are awesome and you should make for videos together. I so appreciate all the gear tips and information!

[@eric_hanson]

You are in luck! New video just dropped today.

[@jayjohnstone9635]

Poor Dan can't film 8k... lol. You guys are awesome.

[@kmichaelp4508]

Personally, I think I should go with you two and just see for myself which gear is better. I can make my decision then. 😮

[@paddle_hike]

Top gear here (All winners) You can't go wrong with these gears. Even, with the chairs (well...) :P

[@JohnOurant]

If you had included your hat, you'd have beaten Dan and his Arc Haul. (I love that hat. I bought it after your video with Miranda. Thanks!)

[@eric_hanson]

Dang it! It could've tipped the scales! It's a great hat indeed

[@jarradnegron8121]

Hopefully that flextail zero mattress doesn’t fail as quickly as my flextail zero pillow did. I bought it for a 6 day hike in Teton next week, inflated it brand new, never used and left it inflated to test it before my trip. When I came back after 30 minutes the pillow was totally deflated, found a leak at the inflation gasket but even worse a 1” long area at the seam on air bag failed, I repaired it, re-inflated it then came back 30 minutes later, a second spot in the seam of the airbag in a different area of the repair failed and now there was 1/2” hole that needed repair. Currently waiting for flextail to respond to my email but now I’m not sure if I would trust it if they sent me a new one.

[@addictedtobass8232]

My flextail pillow has been excellent. It's been in my car inflated for several months now.

[@jarradnegron8121]

@@addictedtobass8232 maybe I got a bad batch, I’m hoping flextail will just send a replacement so I can attempt to use it because it was very comfortable for the 1st couple minutes I laid on it.

[@trikelife4960]

Hey Eric, the name Kakwa comes from a region in Alberta, Canada. Iirc its the northern terminus of the GDT and right in my back yard. Kakwa wildland park is a beatiful area in the rockies with a ton of hiking and equestrian trails.

[@eric_hanson]

I love that, thanks!

[@chester82gtstang]

I live in FL and really only need a summer mattress. Any recommendations under $100?

[@Smitty-i5l]

Eric, what are the hiking pants you’re wearing?

[@jukkavv]

Fjällräven.. he really really likes them ❤️😊 "Fjallraven Keb Agile Trouser"

[@tonytony2546]

What was Dan wearing?

[@jonarific8504]

Wish they did a long version of that flextail mattress.

[@carrdoug99]

"Which means more expensive." From Mr Mystery Ranch. 😂

[@eric_hanson]

I am plenty guilty of having all the super expensive stuff!

[@Bill_tyler]

I know it’s a touchy subject so NO SHADE or disrespect meant AT ALL!! We’re you guys using on X when y’all camped out of boundary? I’ve been wanting to get OnX but question it’s accuracy , definitely pretty important

[@BucolicAholic]

Gossamer means light, thin, delicate and insubstantial...a very imprudent name for an outdoor company.

[@sturmykins]

Oh my gosh, someone else who says "pellow"!!!! I grew up in Southern Oregon, so maybe it's partly a west coast thing??

[@GrumpyForester]

Wow!!! Had that old Thin LIzzy song echoing in the back of my brain throughout this video ('The Boys Are Back in Town', for those who said "hunh???") Eric and Dan are hitting the trails again and I must say that - in this Battle Royale - I'm picking Eric as the winner because the prices of his gear are more reachable for someone like me...and...because...it's Eric's channel, so why would I pick Becker ? If I'm on Dan Becker's channel watching a similar video....he will CLEAN Eric Hanson's CLOCK....

[@eric_hanson]

Well I thank you for your well reasoned approach here but there ain't no way Dan gonna beat me even with home court advantage!

[@dsa4347]

If you order the Govee thermometer soon, there's a 10% coupon available.

[@eric_hanson]

Niiiice!

[@LonicGheshu]

Just watching and as soon as they talked about the Flextail pad, I went to the website and bought one. It was marked £167 with the zero pump but discounted down to £125 at checkout. Bargain!

[@jillongley7543]

Is "ditty bag" a Midwest term? I grew up in Michigan and we used ditty bags as well...

[@natehikes]

I think this question was answered when you almost killed poor Dan. All joking aside (too soon?) I love ya both and really enjoy this series. Thanks EH and DB!

[@eric_hanson]

haha thanks!

[@jaydepage6665]

Eric is one of my favorite KZbinrs lol

[@eric_hanson]

yay! Thank you!

[@JustJ001]

Honestly guys, I call it a toss up. I just want to come along! 😉😁

[@ociceroroque]

I bought a Mystery Ranch backpack because of your review and it ripped the bottom on the FIRST trail. And it wasn't even misused... just abrasion :( A $375.00 backpack :(

[@eric_hanson]

That's really weird! You should definitely reach out to Mystery Ranch about that and they should make it right.

[@budgetprepper8810]

Can someone please explain why you would pay $550-$650 for Dan's tent when you can get a Big Agnes Copper spur 1P for $200-$300 less and they both weigh the same?

[@eric_hanson]

The 2P Nemo weighs 2 lbs 1 oz, the 1P BA Copper Spur weighs 2 lb 2 oz (2P Copper Spur is 2 lb 11 oz) So you get more space with slightly less weight. But the Copper Spur is a super cool tent too!

[@budgetprepper8810]

​Thank you for clarifying. I guess I'm just too cheap and would give up the extra space for the cost savings.

[@NotACultMember]

Dan for the win!

[@cbhelo]

What is typical weight of camera gear? 6lbs?

[@eric_hanson]

Camera + lens is 5 lbs. Tripod, extra lens, a bunch of spare batteries, etc, sometimes a drone, weigh 10 - 12 lbs. It's a lot!

[@camping_guru_uk]

Hi guys, I so want you guys to make a vidoe with some of the Chinese brand kit. For example i bought the large square Naturehike R 5.8 mat for $110 (£86). It weighs about the same as the large flextail but its easily one third to half the pack size. I also just checked and i could get the square Flextail delivered here in the uk for $105 (£83) so baaaaargain.. Loving the colab films you guys are both doing. PS, can I challenge you to try and not like a big 3 Chinese brand list I send you that will blow your mind price wise for the quality.

[@kimb8348]

Team Eric 😁

[@eric_hanson]

You're my favorite.

[@jessegarnett6307]

Not sure how you guys are with germs, but it would be cool if you guys went on, at least, a two night trip and swapped gear day two and then critique each other's gear. I know not all gear could be swapped because of size, but that would be a good/fun comparison and entertaining video.

[@fire7side]

What this means is the rest of us can buy cheap stuff and because we don't carry camera gear, be just as light as the rich person stuff. Carry the same weight. Just as comfortable. That makes me feel a lot better.

[@user-he8qc4mr4i]

Clash of the Titans!

[@eric_hanson]

An epic battle!

[@dsa4347]

I know this is picky, but if I had the money for the Zen bivy, I still wouldn't because I can't get the colors coordinated.

[@eric_hanson]

haha, lots of people don't like the white. Maybe they'll come out with some new color options.

[@kriswibbenhorstermeister9885]

I wish I could just get any piece of gear and the only problem be the price, but at 6’9” tall, many of the sleeping bags, tents, and other gear are just not made for a niche group of backpackers and I understand the business reasons for not doing so. That being said, to get a tent or sleeping bag or sleeping pad that someone my length would fit inside is near impossible. I do like the gear reviews tho so I can feel as though I’m passing on solid information to my buddy who’s lazy and doesn’t watch KZbin videos haha

[@damenjacobs]

Soto sells just the lid buts unfortunately its out of stock 😝

[@eric_hanson]

I'll be keeping my eye out for those when they are back!

[@thenorthend]

I have found great trekking poles at my local sporting goods store for $30.00. Not paying $150.00-200.00 for something that works just as good.

[@steveh5169]

I got carbon fiber trekking poles with cork handles for $50, like you said, they work fine.

[@bobhope5773]

The reason why "Pellow" is a strange way to say "Pillow" is because no one ever has printed "Pellow" on the packaging/advert etc. Pillow is made of two syllables "Pill" and "Low". If you take a pill, people don't say I've just taken a "Pell" When you say "Willow" do you pronounce it "Wellow"? Or do you pronounce "Billow" as "Bellow"?

[@eric_hanson]

hmmm. That could be!

[@classickid324]

I think they sell that Soto lid on its own now…. Not 100% if it’s the right size. The website says it fits the Soto 750ml pots …

[@bw3126]

Very good point Cornwall. Very few of these backpacking channels talk about fitness as an important factor in backpacking, because for some reason that topic is not as interesting as talking about titanium cook pots and down quilts. No matter what gear you buy, or how light it is, if you can’t walk up a flight of stairs without getting winded, your experience will suck.. and the cop out is to blame it on the gear. No. You my friend are out of shape. Accept it, then get in shape, then spend the hundreds or even thousands of dollars it will cost you to start backpacking. Once you’re physically capable of carrying a backpack over miles of trail, then you can worry about buying the pump nano x because it saves you .3oz over the pump ultra x. 🙄

[@PrybarCommando]

Not to mention, most sleeping pads sleep much better when you’re tired, in shape and not over weight. Most people complaining about sleeping pads are too heavy

[@funnyweeman]

I recommend chase mountains, he does movement stuff

[@semo7566]

I recommend Gearskeptic on nutrition and hydration. Changed my backpacking experience

[@HauntedToeTag]

Sea to Summit mattress is my favorite but that Flextail has me interested. And...... you should pre dig your poop holes.

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

Jockeying between three rankings....... actually second and third. Keep it light.

[@JarradShaw]

Eric, what’s a backpack that holds 40 lbs (I know about 10. Lbs more than normal) and is reasonably priced and very comfortable for say a 10 mile hike?

[@eric_hanson]

The pack I'm most familiar with that fits that is the Mystery Ranch Radix 57 (or 47). Although I don't know that $300 is reasonably priced for you. The next one is probably the Osprey Exos.

[@JarradShaw]

The Radix. That’s new to me, ok. You’ve talked long and hard about the Bydger(sp) series but not this one (next meh budget pack for what it is shoot out???). Osprey yeah… their brand is pretty darn strong and true but…

[@kylestokley91]

The 1p version of that tent is dope and only a hair over 1lb