Backpacking With My Wife Using Only Budget Gear

[@thainaribeiro2866]

I love how obsessed you are with your wife! ❤

[@MyChannel-vm6dw]

Wow! A very PRACTICAL real world 2 person test of budget gear. Not too many of these, you should do more. Frankly yours are the best because when you're discussing the gear you have with you, you compare them to other gear both above and below the price points which is super informative. PS what is the model number of your wife’s pillow? Is it a zen bivy pillow?

[@MalinaCC]

Love to see more two person trips! It’s great to hear both of your perspectives and really test out the gear and tent. Glad to hear that the budget items worked well. Really enjoyed seeing Kristi and Kovu in this! I wonder if the flex tail seat had a string attachment then you could tie it to a water bottle or something heavy to keep it from flying?

[@eric_hanson]

Glad to hear it! You'll see more of Kristi in the next month or so as we're about to go to Patagonia together. And yeah the seat needs something like that!

[@empoweredxnature1467]

I was hiking down Wilson after a 4day and 3night trip the day I saw y’all in your van at the trailhead! Didn’t want to bother you. Love your videos. Thank you for all you do. Love it!

[@kristirauckis]

Oh my gosh! I think I saw you pass by - I hope you had an amazing trip. 🙌🏻 Always welcome to say hello!!

[@eric_hanson]

You spent three nights up there? That's awesome. Did you have just an crazy amount of water you had to haul up? And you're always welcome to say hello! We'll probably run into you again if you're in the area.

[@mistysmeanderings6428]

Kristi, thank you so much! I've been on the fence with the OV Satu pants. Hearing your review, I finally bought them.

[@Fizzyfuzzybignbuzzy]

I thought for the recharge XL you would bring up the slight less width at 22”. Probably didn’t notice as much with a sleeping bag opposed to a quilt but it’s amazing what 3” less width feels like.

[@RedCatt423]

Greatly appreciate Kristi's input, actually I would like more detail.

[@eric_hanson]

53 minutes isn't enough?! haha glad to hear it!

[@andreasweber7828]

Every detail in this video was beautiful and I envy you for this amazing time in a beautiful country you live in . As they say: the gras seems greener on the other side( of the world ). Cheers

[@fire7side]

Gotta agree on the Teton pack. I don't have any trouble with the shoulder straps because I can shift so much weight to the hip belt. I find it very comfortable even with my budget gear, but I don't have to carry that much water. Still, I have a decent weight to carry and it feels good. The other things looked all right, I guess. I carry a two person tent for myself and my dog. It's about an extra pound, which is well worth it to me. I had a little coffin tent and it drove me crazy. The truth is you can spend quite a bit of time in the tent awake when it gets dark. I normally sleep at about midnight.

[@r0btimUs0341]

“So many pretty things.” Good job bud 😂

[@eric_hanson]

heyo! high five!

[@sgrebner1]

Eric, I really enjoyed this video. Thank you

[@lburton874]

I have an older model of the flex tail pump and love it. The one I have also has a mini lantern built in. Most of the pe camping I do is car based but I buy gear that is cross over

[@flanneljoe7473]

Using a fancy feast stove and a Fosters pot for years. Been kicking the tires on trying a gas stove. This one looks worth trying. Thanks

[@jeremeywelling2245]

Glad to see you using the naturehike, I have on and for the money I don't think you can beat it

[@Tcrowe406]

As a long time follower and backpacker who 90% of trips are with my wife and dog. These are always my favorite! Thanks for another wonderful video keep it up!

[@eric_hanson]

thank you so much! Trips with the pack are so much fun.

[@karmaclanton5544]

You two are great together. So much fun. Thank you.😊❤😊 or should I say 3 of you!!! Dog quit the ham!!!🐕🐕‍🦺

[@GarryCollins-ec8yo]

I love the thermometer. It has helped me dial in my winter system.

[@eric_hanson]

It's so light and helpful! Why did I wait so long??

[@pyronymph-868]

Thank you for showing Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas❤

[@eric_hanson]

We had been looking for it and thought we missed it. So it was such a fun surprise to see it pop up in the timelapse!

[@meTWO2323]

We got the Kelty Cosmic 20 long for about $80 on sale. It rocks! Added a fuzzy liner for $11. 25°F was fine.

[@eric_hanson]

Oooh that's a score!

[@jasonmcochran]

Thanks for the budget gear reviews, Eric!

[@eric_hanson]

You're welcome! They're fun to do.

[@meTWO2323]

You guys are adorable! More trips with Koko!

[@eric_hanson]

aww thanks!

[@sunnydaze8]

Love the family and the pants too . Would love to see an episode on astrophotographers tips tihanks for taking us on this journey 🙏🙏

[@eric_hanson]

thank you! Nighttime photography is definitely a big interest of mine. Might be a niche topic but thanks for the vote!

[@adolfo206]

Very nice gear, thanks for sharing...it would be nice to see a comparison/rain/wind test video between the featherstone and ampex tents.

[@eric_hanson]

Cool! Yeah I'd like to do that. I need more inclement weather for that one!

[@eddymurray4792]

Perfect for a drizzly morning in the pnw. Stoked, gosh darn!

[@eric_hanson]

right on! that sounds lovely.

[@parkertilson6437]

Any chance of a review on the Paria quilts? Seems to be a good budget option to get into the quilt world but can’t find any great reviews on them.

[@SpaceAstriod]

I use my firemaple pot all the time. Its a great deal

[@kmichaelp4508]

No I didn’t notice… not for too long 😮 But then I’m old! I do tend to gaze for longer periods of time.

[@TheWillRogers]

I think the big Paria piece of gear i've been interested in has been their 0F bag. Other 0 degree bags are just really expensive, I don't plan on packing in the miles when 0F nights are possible so the extra weight doesn't seem that bad.

[@eric_hanson]

0 degree bag for $180 bucks seems like a really good deal. I'll have to get some testing in one that one.

[@chrismoore600]

I love a good budget gear review. It looks like an outstanding adventure. You two are awesome. Cheers

[@eric_hanson]

thank you! This round of gear was really good. We've found some winners!

[@tjaywelch]

What a campsite… another great video

[@eric_hanson]

it was a stunner!

[@jodystroup2925]

What size pack? Is it adjustable? Ty

[@kevgoes]

Could have amost made 2 videos from this. Great info though. Thanks!

[@eric_hanson]

this is true! this is a looong video!

[@rman713]

She’s beautiful and cool… well done, Eric 😉

[@eric_hanson]

she is stunning in every way!

[@mikeicon8488]

Oh jeeze, the wife wants to come along this weekend.. time to break out the budget gear and make her regret it ;)

[@eric_hanson]

haha, treat her to the good stuff!