Real Experience with Gear I Thought Would Suck

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@JustinOutdoors 18 сағат бұрын

The One and Only GGG ➡ geni.us/GarageGrownGear 👇 GEAR FROM THE VIDEO 👇 NeoLoft Sleeping Pad: geni.us/NeoLoft Adotec Bear Bag: geni.us/AdotecBearBag X-Dome Tent: geni.us/X-Dome1plus PadPal Pump: geni.us/PadPal Alpenblow Pump: geni.us/alpenblow Mesh Layers: geni.us/Brynje ArcDome Tent: geni.us/ArcDome Ombraz Sunglasses: geni.us/Ombraz

@jk-vs3yq 9 сағат бұрын

Hey Justin would you know if the zenbivy ultralight quilt and sheet would fit the neoloft air pad ?

@JustinOutdoors 8 сағат бұрын

@jk-vs3yq it does

@DarthVirtus 14 сағат бұрын

I think you should qualify your statement about cost when comparing the Adotec to the Ursack. Adotec offers the Grizzly Bear Resistant Bag at $155, which has 14L and is rodent resistant. Ursack does offer the Major at $110, but it's 10L and isn't rodent resistant. For a comparable offering from Ursack that does offer rodent resistance, you'd need to get the AllMitey, which comes in at $170 for the 10L or a whopping $230 for the 20L. I think when comparing similar capability bags, it's a no-brainer to buy the Adotec, which in fact is CHEAPER, lighter, and waterproof.

@JustinOutdoors 7 сағат бұрын

@@DarthVirtus I've seen too many porcupines and pine martens chew through some truly crazy things to believe it is rodent resistant until i have seen evidence. But I am inspired to conduct my own tests now!

@dcaudwell 13 сағат бұрын

In summer, wider-mesh base layers like cyclists use in summer (Castelli etc) are actually helpful under a sun hoody. The mesh on the Brynje options is too closely spaced for summer.

@billb5732 13 сағат бұрын

Justin, this is becoming a habit: this is yet another excellent roundup. You prove that it is possible for KZbin vids to be high quality without sucking up to vendors. Thank you. Re: bear bag: I would not count on it remaining waterproof after a bear gets ahold of it. It is still a good idea to use smell proof bags inside to avoid the problem in the first place.

@InimitaPaul 6 сағат бұрын

The mesh base layer is nothing short of spectacular in cold weather, I wear one under my Kevlar long sleeve t-shirt with gore tex jacket on my motorbike in winter and it keeps me nice and toastie and you really do forget you’re wearing it. Only icy driving wind where the cold is constantly pressed against you defeats it but having a heated gilet to hand solves that one.

@jamesrohner3792 16 сағат бұрын

Still at the point I can't justify many of these tents out right now. This Arc-Dome stripped down but keeping the stakes (kind of needed) is a 3.55lb tent. My Marmot 2 person Tungsten UL is 3.7375lbs (measured weight). Just can't fathom spending 600 bucks to save 3oz.

@steveh5169 16 сағат бұрын

Since you already have a marmot tent, they have the superalloy 2 or 3 person tent, which has been discontinued, both for under $300, the 2 person is under 3 pounds, the 3 person 3 lbs 6 ounces.

@JustinOutdoors 15 сағат бұрын

The Tungsten UL is a really well rounded great tent but in a different category than the ArcDome. You wouldn't be spending $600 to save 3oz, you'd be spending $600 to have significantly improved stormworthiness at the same-ish weight.

@boredandagitated 13 сағат бұрын

An xmid2, xmid2 pro, or gossamer gear the two (or the Lanshan gear equivalent) would be the real upgrade for you man. Or a solo like the smd lunar solo or zpacks soloplex. But since you’re in a 2 person I assume you value space.

@lakorai2 9 сағат бұрын

Get the Durston X-Dome. Less than $400

@dylanpausic5026 4 сағат бұрын

The Arata AX 130 is just over 1kg for a seemingly truly capable 2p bomber tent for ridge camping. I’d love to see you start dabbling into other lesser known tent brands across the world in Asia such as Pre Tent, Arata, and The Free Spirits. Not much info on them but look like competitive options.

@memathews 11 сағат бұрын

Nice gear wrap-up giving us your surprised results for the year. The bear bag and Neoloft pad sound like something that needs to be checked out.

@completelyrandom8150 12 сағат бұрын

I tried out the Neoloft briefly. It is comfortable and smaller than you would probably expect for that comfort. That said, having put it next to the Xlite NXT, BA Rapide SL< Tensor All-Season, it is definitely bigger when packed. It was on par with the Exped Dura 5r. A side by side may be helpful for viewers. Always trade-offs....

@davidcooper8390 13 сағат бұрын

The Neoloft is on my wish list for next year

@pharrigan-hikes 13 сағат бұрын

My pair of Ombraz just came in the mail as I was watching this video!

@pattycameron9730 13 сағат бұрын

As a Canadian, in my opinion, I think you should partner with “Geartrade”, instead of GGG. (Geartrade is fast becoming the GGG of the north! And it’s practically in your backyard!)

@JustinOutdoors 13 сағат бұрын

I'm always open to partnerships with quality brands (I've been by their shop a couple times and Geartrade falls into that category) but sometimes it doesn't make sense for the brand.

@j.stephens257 15 сағат бұрын

The more I see of the X-Dome, the more I'm considering an upgrade. Thanks for another great video!

@curtis.strange 16 сағат бұрын

I love the concept of the ombraz but my eyelashes are simply too luscious haha😉 Can't deal with the butterfly kisses against the lenses 24/7. Nice list Justin!

@JustinOutdoors 15 сағат бұрын

I have decently long eyelashes too and have encountered that problem. An interesting side-benefit of the Ombraz is you can loosen the strap a bit and decide where on your nose the glasses sit. I find it's super helpful for butterfly kisses and ventilation.

@boredandagitated 13 сағат бұрын

@@JustinOutdoorsdid your baby inherit your luscious lashes bro

@WildPause 14 сағат бұрын

Just received my NeoLoft (REI exclusive until the new year, so as a Canadian had to ship it to a border pickup box, but I did benefit from the membership Black Friday discount - thankfully enough to offset most of the sting of the CAD dollar right now. I see MEC is already set up to sell it for 2025!) I went with the regular-wide (5'8" woman but tend to side-sleep with one knee out perpendicular to my body, and measuring butt to knee I'm about 26.5" so the 26" size of the wide is great!) At first I was afraid I'd gone 'too far' in the search for comfort - it's a chonky heavy pad (without pump sack, measured 844.4g on my scale in its stuff sack), especially compared to a lot of my other pads - but while it weighs considerably more than my Reg Wide XTherm Neoair (685g), it actually packs down smaller! As a bike camper, I privilege packing size almost more than weight, so this was a welcome surprise. It also seems exceedingly comfortable - have yet to spend an actual night on it, but that soft stretch top feels like a game changer. No crinkle, and no water-bed feeling of displaced air being pushed around because my hip just quietly sinks into the fabric.

@L4mTr4n 15 сағат бұрын

I definitely prefer the Adotec bag over the Ursack. They were having a deal during Black Friday.

@jays7318 13 сағат бұрын

I recently purchased the Adotec Grizzy Bear resistant bag. It's amazing how much lighter it is than the Ursack, and is waterproof. It costs less than the Ursack, not more, so this video is incorrect. It's $155 for a 14L Bag (if bought directly from Adotec), compared to $170 for an 11L Ursack All Mitey bag. Garage Grown Gears prices are much higher for the Adotec bag. Be sure to get the Adotec grizzly bear resistant bag, not the black bear resistant bag.

@JustinOutdoors 12 сағат бұрын

On the Adotec website, Ursack website, and GGG, I'm seeing $155 USD for the Adotec Grizzly Bear Bag and $125 for the Ursack XL.

@jays7318 12 сағат бұрын

@@JustinOutdoors Oh ya, so the Adotec bag costs the same in both places. But the Adotec bag not comparable to the Ursack XL, as the Ursack XL is not rodent resistant . The Adotec bag is rodent resistant($155), so a fair comparison is to the smaller Ursack All Mitey ($170)

@JustinOutdoors 12 сағат бұрын

@@jays7318 I'm dubious on the rodent resistant aspect until I've had some porcupines or pine martens try and gnaw through it.

@jays7318 12 сағат бұрын

@@JustinOutdoors I wonder why Adotec would claim rodent resistance on their website without some sort of testing. Maybe you could reach out to them

@jays7318 12 сағат бұрын

@@JustinOutdoors I asked Adotec about how they tested for rodent resistance. Their response: "We tested it by leaving it full of tasty treats in the woods for 1 week. We checked on it periodically. There were lots of little prints around it and a few muddy prints on the bag, but other than that it was completely intact."

@PokerMuppet 4 сағат бұрын

Some great info there and I am pleased that the Thermarest Neoloft gets such high praise as that is likely to be my next pad. 2 questions, do you know when it may become available in the UK? I believe REI have a 2024 exclusive (may have been you that told me that on another video) but that doesn't mean it;s coming any time soon. Also, can you confirm if it'll work with the current Zenbivy sheets as I plan on buying one of their products once I have seen the new Trek and Overland options. I still think it's pointless using one of those micro pumps when for a tiny bit more weight and size you get a very good pump that includes a light as well (Flextail). Those glasses make me laugh... solving a problem that really doesn't exist... What's wrong with the basic, adjustable glasses cords that have been around for year? Or even a small section of 3mm elasticated round cord that could be attached or tied to ANY set of glasses and costs pennies. I like that ArcDome... I'll be interested to see how the X-Dome 2 stacks up once it comes out.

@girlyvoice3210 Сағат бұрын

I asked a retailer in Ireland and he said the NeoLoft should be in stock in march.

@crazeoutdoors 17 сағат бұрын

As always, thank you for such a high quality content! 👍🏼

@martymorissette 6 сағат бұрын

I love my ombraz! Just talked about it in my last video! 😂

@boredandagitated 13 сағат бұрын

I need to buy a light quilt and light backpack before I can justify a neoloft. My pack weight is too heavy rn as it is I got a Nemo disco 15 on a killer deal, and a REI Flash 55 also on a great deal. Hovering around 16lbs with a bear can right now. Rest of my stuff is exped ultra 3r and smd lunar solo

@fresh12121212 11 сағат бұрын

How does Neoloft handles cold?

@KrizAkoni 17 сағат бұрын

Oo, never considered running things off my phone…

@timmo971 22 минут бұрын

I’m thinking it’s a false weight economy with those tiny pumps drawing power out of the powerbank. I really want that power for my phone and headlamp etc already and I’m not sure I want another Powerbank to keep up.