Coming Clean about the gear I used on the Pacific Crest Trail...

[@jasoncbrooks74]

The Snowpeak Spork is a five out of five. I’ve had mine for over 20 years and is the best money you can spend on any backpacking gear. Perfect design, the tines are long enough to be useful, the spoon is deep enough to eat broth in a lightweight durable tool. I’m tired of people complaining about utensil length and deep bags, just cut a couple inches off the bag and you don’t have to worry about it!

[@KyleHatesHiking]

fair enough

[@nvskorpio]

You forgot the weight of the camp chair

[@russellzauner]

Love the breakdown - I guess the shoe weight doesn't matter if you're not going to use them again. On thru-hike gear videos I always have to mention that I love my Vibram FiveFingers but make sure you get the newer version (VTrail 2.0) which has the improved outsole arch protection. Vibram brought back the Warrior Dash inspired Spyridon this year, which also uses the new, improved trail running outsole and is similar to the VTrail with the addition of a stabilizer strap across the upper (similar to the VTrain model, which focuses on gym/weight training). Some people find they're just not made for their shape of foot, and that's okay; my wife likes them but she has short toes and very wide feet so the FiveFingers are not comfortable for her, but she loves her Furoshiki shoes/boots (which accommodate many shapes because they're a wrap style zero drop design). I am not an affiliate but we buy enough of them that I should probably ask Vibram about that...I just get tired of seeing people get foot damage and ruin their shoes, generally spoiling what's an otherwise great time out in the boondocks, and since I have cuboid/cuneiform damage in my right foot (smashed in accident) I can't wear hard soled shoes/boots anymore, even stuff like converse (it pulls on the top of my foot) so I had to try some things or somehow go barefoot all the time. FiveFingers are what worked - also keeps my pinky toe active, which was also partially dead (nerve damage from accident). I wear them literally everywhere and I live in Oregon 🙂 Thanks for sharing your stories and experiences.

[@jeffreycarman2185]

Nice! Thanks for sharing you backpacking gear.

[@kathycasey9153]

Hey Kyle, it sounds like you made some solid choices from the start. I agree about the sun hoodie. I wear it every time I hike.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

it's awesome!

[@toddgarrison6154]

I did some trials with LMNT and Liquid IV this year on the trail. I definitely performed better through out the day on the LMNT. It is now all I use

[@KyleHatesHiking]

awesome Todd! Thanks for supporting LMNT!

[@chemistryflavored]

HG Black Friday sales yo. Quilts will be 15% off, I mean in general most of these will likely have holiday sales. Just in case anyone is eyeing some new gear.

[@bucky716]

The sale got me to click buy on another quilt.

[@paddle_hike]

yea... wanna see that camera gear video !! Thanks for sharing

[@KyleHatesHiking]

awesome! thanks for watching

[@Andy-Mesa]

I bought an REI Sahara Shade after I saw it in your initial video. After a 42 mile hike it was already filthy and no amount of washing would remove that filth. It's great though. I also now have an OR Echo which I like and that one doesn't look nearly as gross after 300 miles on the Camino, but it's also only SPF20 and it's way less durable; it started unraveling after one hike. The REI is solid and also has a cinch on the hood which is nice.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

it's a great sun hoody. if the desert wasn't so hot it would have looked better haha

[@timl3918]

I wear the Patagonia Capilene thermal weight base layer 1/4 zip top and bottoms because they weigh less, are warmer and more breathable than the midweight. The only benefit of the midweight bottoms is the micro grid fleece outer shell fabric is more resistant to abrasion than the thermal weight, which makes it better to wear while hiking.

[@helpfulcommenter]

Man.... I wish Toaks pots had a tiny little spout on the rim like that

[@HitTheTrailJack]

Kyle, the channel is awesome you all killed it on the PCT! I am actually attempting (permit willing) to get out there 2023 season. The permit system has changed now and I got the shittiest time imaginable... basically 10 mins before the cut off window to apply. So my question is... do you remember when you were in the que what position you had and what kind of selection you had to choose from starting wise?

[@adamhurst1165]

Thank you for your review of the Burrow! :)

[@RAINSMAN79]

I have the same quilt and can confirm it’s awesome

[@KyleHatesHiking]

yes it is!

[@ckb1137]

weird I've had pretty good luck with my polycryo ground sheet. I've used it for about 200 trail miles and probably another dozen or so nights on top of that. It has two small holes so it's not exactly unscathed but a couple squares of duct tape fixes that. I'm taking the same one on another 200ish mile trip in a few months. If it ends in disaster I'll report back but I expect it'll be fine.

[@timsgoinoutdoors9921]

Definitely interested in a camera/vlogging video. I vlog my A.T. section hikes using a GoPro Hero 10 and FilmoraGo editing software in my Samsung S22+.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Thanks Tim! Perhaps I'll make it

[@SupTim1]

Im from VT too, late 20's. Live in the SW now. Lmk if you wanna hike

[@CharlesBlank]

LMNT is so good. I got the sample pack a few months ago. The flavors are really nice. Weighs half as much as a liquid Iv pack and has a way better electrolyte ratio. Plus no sugar. Although I can’t stand the unflavored LMNT. It tastes like a sweaty ocean. All the other flavors are great. LMNT is my favorite drink mix by far.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

thank you for supporting them! it seriously helps so much. they're the best

[@trailname_ziplock]

Can we get one of these from Flossy?! 🙏🏻

[@toddgarrison6154]

Kyle, take a look at CNOC water bags. It is litter and easier to use

[@MJG70]

love to see camera video

[@austinbutler5048]

Best lightweight knife is the morakniv floating knife. Only 2 ounces for a full size knife.

[@marktomasko7863]

I just saw your video of why you quit and you made the correct choice. All of us know WHY you made that decision and we realize that you absolutely would have gone all the way had circumstance not intervened. Youre not a quitter..just wiser rhan your years. I know what im talking about. Ive thruhiked rhe AT twice now and am going for my rhird on March 1st...or so. Sometimes circumstance stop a thruhike...ive been there. But the smart man doest venture into the volcano to see if its hot....

[@BanjaraHillbillies]

90K!! Getting close!

[@stigcc]

He's on 400K now what happened?

[@KrizAkoni]

Gotta love the LMNT! I like the way you did this overview. I love my Platypus…⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@KyleHatesHiking]

the platypus and LMNT are awesome!

[@bcamping1]

Kyle has recommended LMNT many times, but this time he was extra convincing. That citrus salt pitch made my mouth water. But 33$ delivery to EU...can't do

[@tomnoyb8301]

Aukey 30W AC-charger w/folding prongs (USB-c, 46g) is best in class. Unfortunately, they stopped making it and downgraded to 20W (on the same day Amazon stopped carrying it). Mine's going strong three-years later though.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

hold onto it!

[@sablinger]

Dude, what is wrong with all the newer Altras? my new LonePeak 4.5´s fell apart after only 300 miles and soles were already run down then. Good shoes but the durabilty is getting ridiculously poor. The old ones up to 2018 did not have that "problem"; it´s a money-making thing i guess

[@KyleHatesHiking]

I addressed the issues I have with the shoes in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH-qZ4RneZt0i5I

[@BURZUM__]

Bro what size is your ULA shoulder strap pocket. Regular or Large, I have an iPhone 13 Pro max not sure which one to get.

[@SteffenThomsen]

Kyle is the kind of guy, who prints out his LighterPack and hands it out to random people at trail days.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

😂😂

[@Casual_BackPacking]

Finally a gear video omg

[@Gothicwoodcraft]

Was the tiny little store in Wrightwood called Mountain hardware? Of course it was there isn’t shit down the street from me lol

[@KyleHatesHiking]

yup it was the hardware store! It was awesome honestly

[@NickEDowning]

Great video, dude. Even tho you mentioned a lot of this before, it was still a good video to hear it all at once. I am a bit bummed that my GG the Two sucked moose pucky. I've not put it through a long enough hike. How did Flossy do with his tent?

[@everyoneknowsadave3580]

Great video …. Wot works and wot don’t Is always useful and you killed it👍👍 Quick question … how’s the Floss-Meister doing ??? Perhaps you guys could do a coordinated Q & A …. Jus a thought 😄 👍👍

[@KyleHatesHiking]

He's doing well!

[@ayz123_87]

need a retro gear review from the movie White Water Summer...just watched it on tubi

[@adlhikes3159]

Re: pack liner: my test is how it would do if u took a spill in a river. Would ur impt gear ( sleeping bag) stay dry🤷‍♂️

[@KyleHatesHiking]

it probably would

[@HammerLane2Hiking]

Can't wait for a video of the OT!

[@KyleHatesHiking]

coming soon!

[@sirsir108]

I got a 60watt anker wall plug which I don't think would be good for a phone but for my oversized 20k power bank it's amazing and charges the bank in 2-2.5 hours I never even thought about getting another one for my phone but I bet it's great My altras broke in under 300 miles which was way too fast luckily it was on the inside around the heel cup and I was able to fix it with gorilla tape and stretch them a bit longer but I agree they are nice but don't last nearly as long as they should for the premium price they cost now they are ok for walking around at home or maybe for river shoes but a little sketchy for backpacking Please do a video on camera stuff that would be interesting

[@lisaray6493]

Barkeepers friend will make your pot new again. Since it looked like Flossie used the gossamer gear one on his entire portion of the PCT any shot you can include him on the video for comparison?

[@alankee1065]

I have the same sun hoodie. I get pretty hot with the hood up. But without it, I’ve also gotten so sunburned my ears blister and bleed. Lol

[@KyleHatesHiking]

It's a lose lose haha

[@gregoryscott9101]

I have had the msr pot since 1990 stay with it's a good cook pot

[@KyleHatesHiking]

that's awesome! titanium is built to last

[@kristymoore7052]

That…was…very good! Thanks!

[@sha6mm]

Great video Dan yea I had to go. there because I wanted to hit it out of the park. Just kidding Great reviews !!! Have some of the gear there also and I agree with you. Hope I see you about and I’ll buy the Beer. TC Man

[@ajwright3438]

What type of hiking pants did you use?

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Mountain Hardware. I actually just realized from this comment I completely forgot to mention them in the video. I made this spreadsheet before I decided to carry them. Thanks for pointing that out AJ

[@djw8504]

Love LMNT! Ordered and get a monthly subscription thru your link! Love it! Another great video! 😁👍👍

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Thank you so much! Supporting the sponsor honestly helps my channel more than you know. So thankful for folks like you that keep my content going!

[@djw8504]

@@KyleHatesHiking Absolutely! Keep doing what your doing!! Watching your channel grow!! 👍👍😁

[@ciscokid1999]

You’ll crack 50k subs if you do a short trek with, Dan Becker! It’ll be like a WWE pay per view event….keep the great vlogs coming bro…

[@KyleHatesHiking]

thank you! ask and you shall receive

[@jcalontrail]

The ppv we all really want to see

[@david_W5QDF]

Tell us about your Camera gear. What are your plans for the future ❓❓❓

[@KyleHatesHiking]

still figuring out my future plans! will be more hikes next year for sure

[@LeopoldElwes]

Hello from Vorarlberg Austria 🇦🇹 I'm pretty sure if you decided to use an xboil you could bring your overweight down alot 😅👍 the weight of the gas cartridge is pretty heavy when you stop to think about it 🤔 Kind regards Leopold 🤗

[@Christopher_-jp9ef]

Can’t really compare a 600 dollar tent with a 300 dollar tent imo… although for the price range of the gossamer it’s kind of hard to have a fair competitor because everything else in that 3-400 dollar range is so much heavier .. the whole selling point to me of the one is the weight of it ….. I do however understand why ur comparing the two based off the fact u just used them both on the same trail lol … I think the gossamer would have suited u better on a different trail as opposed to the pct As far as keeping as light as possible but also wanting a better tent I think zpacks is the clear winner as far as brand choice right now …. If I’m gonna get a zpacks though I’m gonna fork over the extra 100 bucks and get the duplex , I like to sleep with my gear inside and I don’t mind the tiny bit extra weight and having to use an extra pole …. I think having the extra room definitely comes in handy …. Either way u can’t go wrong with any zpacks tent , their the best right now and have been for awhile

[@mtadams2009]

I jerked around getting the Zapcks Duplex and purchased a couple of BA tents that were excellent tents but still not light enough. I went all in this year and there is no looking back. I hike with my dog so the Duplex is needed. I think down the road I will get the solo version because going UL has been such a game changer for me. I own a lot of Zapcks gear and it’s all need great. Expense but money well spent. I hiked the Long Trail this year with my dog and it was a great time. Colorado Trail next year. Take care

[@helpfulcommenter]

Your Kyle Hates Hiking discount used to get us a sample pack for $5 (just pay shipping) now it's only free with a purchase of their products. Kinda wack jack

[@bcamping1]

Now shipping is for free. Even better deal, If you do the calculators.

[@sway_onthetrail]

Polycro footprints aren’t even good for weekend trips honestly. I had one just completely shred on me while just rain testing my tent in my backyard. Made the switch before I even camped.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

damn that's a bummer. I never ended up using it in the rain

[@MikeHacker]

You should make a hat and sale it and call it the rat hat... Ooo and a shirt call it the dirty boy...😁 Size doesn't matter... being a dirty boy isn't a problem...but the beard i didn't care much for... Clean cut is nice... Like what you have now is good looking.... sometimes we call that the tickler... thanks for the review of your gear...

[@jcalontrail]

6 pairs of shoes on the PCT?

[@KyleHatesHiking]

maybe it was 5

[@jcalontrail]

@@KyleHatesHiking daaaaang sonnnnn

[@helpfulcommenter]

friggin Altras.... waste of $$$ imho

[@jcalontrail]

@@helpfulcommenter I havent done any thru hiking yet but my lone peaks have lasted 8 months at 25-30 miles of hiking a week in southeast KY/daniel boone

[@Moozart]

Of course the rat hat is a 5/5. Best piece of gear

[@KyleHatesHiking]

haha I was sad the rat got it... but it does make for a great name

[@kevinbaskovich7973]

You hiked 2000 miles and didn't get rained on?

[@Golddragon214]

So what's next Kyle? Cant wait to see you take some other challenges.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

ew

[@strathack33]

Bear canister ? Just recently subscribed, so just saw this video…

[@FLsheepdog1]

Sorry I thought this was Dan Beckers page. 🤣

[@helpfulcommenter]

TBH the Chocolate Salt is soooo nasty. Especially when you're in the desert and your water bottle warms up. I wanted to barf

[@memathews]

Thx, I was wondering. Maybe for cold winter hikes...?

[@wio2189]

You have your lighterpack in oz? Like WTF man

[@nedanother9382]

a one out of 5 for the tent.....a bit over the top.

[@helpfulcommenter]

LMNT is sooooo salty But not as salty as Dan Becker's tears

[@BackwardsKnees]

4/5 on a water filter cause the flow rate slowed down after filtering hundreds of miles of shit water. LOL. does that mean a 5/5 is impossible?

[@KyleHatesHiking]

yes

[@samsmith8870]

Enough about Element lol. Get other sponsors

[@aimlesslyrunning5127]

2 whole ounces for tent stakes.... how could you lol

[@KyleHatesHiking]

I'm a savage

[@Bill_tyler]

600 bucks for a tent that broke the day you got it….. F that noise

[@jayinla228]

The replacement tips for those trekking poles are literally 10$ educate yourself before you try sounding like some type of expert.

[@andymytys]

You can’t be serious about the unflavored one tasting great. 🤮

[@Yeshualivesforever22772]

Hey people, when you meet up with non materialistic people on the trail, don't be scared of their real wood walking sticks and normal clothes please. Some real natural human like to hike too. We real men love the woods more then you do. So go buy the latest object and be aware of life