New Year-New Gear - Gear I’m STOKED about for 2022 + Bloopers

[@vdog387]

Surprise guest appearances are a hoot! Go go gab-bot Alexa! 🤣🤣🤣

[@DoseofDirt]

She's always listening! 😆

[@juliomb1]

Zpacks solo plex, recharge xl, and zen bevy bed. Can’t wait!

[@DoseofDirt]

First, Chainsaw McGraw is a freaking kick butt name. Second, that is some solid new gear for 2022! I'm tempted by the Solo Plex! I love the Recharge XL! And the Zen Bivy Bed looks interesting. Have you used something like that before? Definitely something I'd like to try! Thanks so much for watching!

[@jc9371]

Lems are so comfortable. You will love them! I have both xero and Lems and they’re great companies just be careful because Lems has a lot of shoes that are not zero drop.

[@johnchase3271]

I have had my paria quilt for about a year and I absolutely love it I have been to about 20 degrees with it and was warm. My new gear is a hemlock mountain outdoors red tail hammock can't wait to try it out !!!!!

[@MetroOnTheMove]

Those socks are incredible! If your feet get wet, you are very likely to get blisters. These help prevent the worst blisters between the toes and they are great!

[@DoseofDirt]

They are pretty much magic!

[@DaveOffGrid]

Dose of Dirt dog hair approved! Wifey getting the ribbing in hahaha. Great video Jeff! Thanks so much for joining in on this one! You've got some stellar gear to try out! I also have the 3F UL Gear frameless in the pro version, going to test out this year. I've been using the Toaks pot, it's solid. Cascade Mountain Tech also makes a carbon fiber pole with a camera mount that I've found to be awesome for shooting on trail!

[@DoseofDirt]

Nice! Should be a good year!

[@DoseofDirt]

I knew I had seen options with the camera mount! I didn't realize Cascade did it! I may have to order ANOTHER set... 😆

[@DaveOffGrid]

@@DoseofDirt 🤣

[@nedanother9382]

holy crap...moved from Utah to Virginia. That's a culture shock. What will you do for mountains?

[@DoseofDirt]

Haha! Yes, a bit of a change from UT to VA! Where we lived was basically the same elevation as the highest peak in VA... But I'm not too far from Shenendoah and the AT, which give me my fix. But it's still nothing like the mountains in Utah. I'm heading back this fall for a 100 mile trip with my buddies. Hopefully I can breath after spending a year on the East coast at almost sea level! 😆

[@shawnr6117]

Don't have any of it yet but looking at a new tent, a poncho tarp and upgrading my sleep system

[@DoseofDirt]

NICE! Those are some big ones! So many tent and sleep systems out there now! I may also be looking for another quilt--a really light quilt for summer backpacking. So much gear, and not enough money! 😆

[@trailrunningphil]

Looking forward to seeing your Lems!

[@DoseofDirt]

Ya! I'm stoked to try them! Just wish they would get here already! The last zero drop wide toe box trail runners I could find that aren't super minimalistic. So I'm really hoping I love them! Hard to find any reviews on them as well. Hope to put 50 miles into them and then do a review! Thanks for watching!

[@Inquisitive-Badger]

Love my Paria Thermodown Quilt. Super under rated company with some of the best customer service in the industry!

[@DoseofDirt]

Hey Luis! Paria definitely has AMAZING customer service! I purchased a Recharge XL that seemed to have an issue, sent then an email from my personal account, and had a new pad show up 2 days later no questions asked. Definitely impressed with this company! I am liking the quilt so far! I feel like sometimes I have to move some of the down back to the middle of the baffles. Does that happen to you at all!

[@fyiguitars]

Man thank you for the paria recharge xl review……I don’t know why more people aren’t posting about how amazing this sleeping pad is!

[@DoseofDirt]

Seriously!! 4 inches thick, 23 inches wide, warm and comfortable! Honestly if I had $90 to spend on a pad and could only have 1, that would probably be it!

[@evanhammond7305]

Finally upgraded my backpack from my cheap Canadian tire one I've had for years to a atmos 65ag and I'm I'm trying hammock camping this year the hennessy explorer ultralight.

[@DoseofDirt]

NICE! I love me a good Osprey Pack, as you problem know. Somehow I don't have an Atmos 65, but I've almost bought one several times. My good buddy has one and it is a solid pack. The AG on it is much better than the AG on my aether 70. And let's be honest, it's also just a good looking pack! Hammock camping sounds awesome! Hoping to try that at some point, but the gear fund, as you could guess based on this video, might be a bit dry at this point... 😆 Thanks for watching!

[@garrycollins3415]

My new gear so far this year: - Alpaca fingerless gloves - Big Agnes Dirt Digger stakes - 1/8" foam pad from Outdoor Vitals - compression sack from Outdoor Vitals for my 0 degree quilt -light weight saw It's early in the year, there will probably be more.

[@DoseofDirt]

Thanks, Garry! This list is dangerous for me because I want to get most of these items as well!! 😆 I've wanted to pick up some fingerless gloves, but just haven't yet. I keep making the ones I'm using limp along until they die. Would be interested to know what you think about your OV quilt! And I'm jealous of the saw. Moving from Utah recently, we never had fires when backpacking because the wild fire danger was always too high. But I'm realizing after moving to Virginia that I really need a saw so I can enjoy a nice fire at camp!

[@garrycollins3415]

@@DoseofDirt The saw is from Knife Point Gear. It's pricy but I've also made a budget version. They say it's the fastest cutting saw. I haven't tried it yet. I'll PM a pick of my version of you'd like.

[@DoseofDirt]

@@garrycollins3415 Heck ya! That would be sweet! You can PM me on instagram if you're on there or email me at [e-mail] Thanks, Garry!

[@garrycollins3415]

Packing my pack tonight I realized I forgot about a new item. I'm trying the Platypus water filter.

[@DoseofDirt]

@@garrycollins3415 nice! I’ve wondered about this filter ever since Steve at mylifeoutdoors did a review of it. If my sawyer ever fails (or I just get bored of it…) I want to try that platypus! You’ll have to let me know what you think!

[@trailheadjunkie]

Awesome new gear! My first new gear for 2022 is my Sierra Design Meteor 2 backpacking tent. Can’t wait to use it this month!

[@DoseofDirt]

NICE! I wasn't familiar with this tent, so looked it up really quick. Looks like it should be pretty roomy for a 2 person tent! And awesome you've already got a trip planned for it! Nothing like the first trip in your new tent! Thanks for watching!

[@markheming3507]

I started wearing the same toe socks in 2017 when I section hiked the sheltowee trace in KY and it’ll alleviate all blister problems for me. Since then I have kicked out all my other socks and wear these daily year-round

[@DoseofDirt]

Hey Mark! YES! A few months ago I donated almost all my other socks. I still have a few holdouts, but I have no idea why because I haven't warm them in at least 3 months. All toe socks all the time now for me! Seriously a game changer! I've tried a few budget ones. They are ok for around the house, but just don't hold up on the trail like Injinji! Thanks for watching!

[@markheming3507]

@@DoseofDirt I totally laughed at one of my friends because while everyone was getting blisters on their heels etc. I told him my only issue is getting blisters between my toes so he suggested toe socks & totally remember saying yeah those are girls socks I’m not wearing them. So I secretly bought a pair and wore them on our next trip and to my amazement I never had a blister again even on 30-40 mile days. So I ditched all my expensive darn tough and smart wool socks and that is literally all I wear every day….. totally cannot recommend them enough

[@DoseofDirt]

@@markheming3507 I'm the same! If the miles were over 20 for the day, I would usually come home with a blister between toes. I haven't had a single blister anywhere on my feet since switching!

[@jessicawilkins7139]

I am definitely getting the Paria bag! Been looking going to castle peak and the pacific crest trail already in the 20-30s at night. Last time I just froze so need something better. I’d love to get the pad next I like the look and size of it. The one I have I loose heat from. Also like how the sipper opens from the bottom and I can have my small dog climb in and even leave it open if he is warmer.

[@DoseofDirt]

Hey Jessica! Yes! the quilt is great that it has an open bottom! And if you're thinking you may need it for even colder temps, a new quilt brand I've tried is Hammock Gear. It a little more, but you can get a zero degree quilt that opens at the bottom and can actually be customized in length, width, and even color! Like I said, the zero degree is a bit more, but if you're hitting temps colder than 20s it may be worth it! Love that you camp with your dogs! My huskies are the best heaters in winter backpacking! 😆

[@soxandbears]

I was on the fence on getting a quilt but ended up with a nemo disco 15 spoon bag instead. Also a side sleeper and it's awesome

[@DoseofDirt]

I am LOVING my quilts! For summer backpacking, I don't know if I can go back to sleeping bags. I actually just ordered a few more quilts so I can review some budget options for a video. I like the shape of this Nemo spoon. I can see that being super comfortable! Especially for side sleepers. I know my brother swears by his Nemo bags, so you're in good company!

[@kaylariggs8865]

Just got my Injinji toe socks on your recommendation. So comfortable! I'm excited to wear them on the trail.

[@DoseofDirt]

Yaaa!! That’s awesome!! I seriously love them. Like it’s probably embarrassing how big a fan I am. I wore them for my 31 miler over the weekend in snow, rain, sleet, mud, and everything else. My feet were wet basically the entire day, but not a single blister anywhere to be found! There’s magic in them toe socks! 🤣 you’ll have to let me know how the first trail session goes!

[@movemorenowjames]

Need to check out the LEMS … nice kit !

[@DoseofDirt]

The Lems are the last zero drop wide toe box trail runner I could find that isn't super minimalistic! Wish they would just arrive already! Thanks, James!

[@movemorenowjames]

@@DoseofDirt 👍

[@SouthernHike]

Excellent breakdown man! Love all of these. My stakes arrive today so i'm excited. And youtube is gonna make me buy them socks lol. That Alexa bit is the story of my life hahaha. I cuss her out all the time. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE SHOUTOUT!

[@DoseofDirt]

Ya man, the stakes are such a good value! Couldn't bring myself to spend $50-$60+ on MSR stakes. Injinji socks are basically a cult at this point. 😆 But what can I say, I'm a believer. Alexa was killing me with the carbon fiber definition. Jeff Bezos is always listening! Thanks for watching!

[@RoyceKitts]

I use injinji toe socks for all long hikes and backpacking. And that toaks pot is pretty good. Get a pot holder. Ouchie!

[@DoseofDirt]

YES! Injinjis are incredible! I can't see myself ever hiking, trail running, or backpacking in anything else! Ya, I forgot to flip the handles out in that shot I used. Good thing it was winter and I had my gloves 😆 Usually between the handles flipped out and using my buff as a hot pad, I avoid at least serious burns. 😆 Thanks for watching!

[@evandickinson6393]

Happy new gear! New gear new...grind! Buddy, I got the same pot ::seth rogan stoner laugh:: I've got a perfectly fine titanium pot, a little smaller...but man...you dip your finger ONCE into boiling water cause it doesn't have handles and you were dumb...that's 1 time too many. SO here's to happy hands! I also got an inflatable klymit sit pad...which I think I'll try as a pillow. Either way it weighs 2.6oz, so it's not gonna be a burden if I don't use it. Very curious about the new shoes! You've got quite the collection to start burning through! On like a 10 mile loop I'll bring 2 pairs of shoes and swap them out half way...it's a real moral boost to slip your feet into a nice cool dry pair of shoes and finish the hike...especially on a multiday hike the benefit of havin a spare pair out weighs the extra pound-ish. Regarding toe socks. I LOVE them! Especially the liners, but I have an underpronation gait, so I wear out the outer heel and the inner toes of the shoes...becauae of this, sometimes that will cause the sock to twist around in my shoe, and cause this uncomfortable feeling around the root of my pinky toe cause the material is twisting around it. I need to fix that... I once had a pair of smart-wool toe socks, and one 9mile hike (2.8k elevation) wore away the ball of the foot on the socks, and my big toe broke through on the right foot. LOL Godspeed on all your new hikes! And your new life in a new state...hope alexa can keep you warm, LMAO!

[@DoseofDirt]

😂😂 Yes, I definitely have some shoes to burn through. I probably need to swear off buying shoes for a while....NAH! I am interested to try out the LEMs as well. They are the last zero drop, wide toe box (there I go again...) trail runners I can find that aren't ultra minimalistic. So I may have to stop buying shoes whether I like it or not... I like the idea of using the inflatable sit pad to double as a pillow. I like 2 pillows anyway (one inflatable, one camp) so that might be a good idea forme! I picked up a cheap foam one to go with the frameless pack, so we'll see how that goes. And YES these toe socks are GAME CHANGERS. I actually only wear toe socks now. And I don't think I can ever go back. They are just so dang comfortable! That's crazy you wore right through some smart wool ones! I've been pleasantly surprised at Injinji's durability. We both know how a wolverine toe can wreak havoc on a pair of socks! ALEXA! 😆😆 That was so funny. I just couldn't bring myself to edit it out. Especially my wife's jab at me... Thanks, as always, bro!

[@highonimmi]

OMG! Right after you said "ALEXA CARBON FIBER" I heard Alexa start saying exactly the same thing! Holy smokes! Subbed btw

[@highonimmi]

Through my TV for further info

[@nedanother9382]

Thumbs up for that Alexa B taking over your life....I don't know how you didn't throw that up against the wall. Isn't it AMAZING that Altra seems to own the market on trail running/backpacking shoes and seems to make NO attempt to improve their quality. Good lord the hard part is done....finish.

[@DoseofDirt]

I knew anything I did to Alexa would be on film, so tried to remain civil... 😆 You are exactly right on Altra. They are killing me with the durability! I love their shoes, but I'm just so tired of them only lasting 150-200 miles!

[@CharlesBlank]

I'm curious to know the durability between the MSR groundhogs, the Zpacks sonic, and those wise owl stakes. I'm leaning towards getting the Zpacks sonic.

[@DoseofDirt]

I've wondered this as well! Just need to buy those expensive stakes to compare. So far my wise owls are holding up (just used them for 8 days in a row in the Uintas of Utah!).

[@DarrenYee]

Great new gear Jeff!

[@DoseofDirt]

Thanks, Darren!

[@CharlesBlank]

Injinji is GOATED

[@DoseofDirt]

INJINJI = 🐐🐐🐐

[@GIRLplusDOGAdventures]

I feel like I use gear that no one else uses....am I the old fashioned one now? 😂

[@DoseofDirt]

You are hilarious. I'll admit I have a gear buying problem... 😬😬😬

[@justrione]

Lone Peak 6 2 pair

[@DoseofDirt]

Nice! Smart to pick up 2! I love the way Altra feels on the feet. I've searched and still haven't found anything that can quite match it. Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@sandralauzon9416]

Buying any of this great gear is so much more expensive in Canada. You are lucky :)

[@DoseofDirt]

Dang! Crazy how much more expensive it can be just because of a line on a map! I'm guessing you know of the channel Justin Outdoors. He is in Canada, so I wonder if he would have some tips for where to get gear and avoid the big price jump. Or maybe it's just inevitable. :(

[@sandralauzon9416]

@@DoseofDirt Hi again yes will check him out thank you....I was going to buy a deuce of spades trowel....but the price here is around.....$60.00 Canadian.

[@DoseofDirt]

@@sandralauzon9416 Whoa! $60 for a deuce of spades! That's a crappy deal... 💩😂🙄

[@sandralauzon9416]

@@DoseofDirt hi again.....$54+ shipping daylight robbery.....looking at Bogler Trowel which is $24 but not sure if that is Canadian dollars or not.....everything I see is much more expensive here it is quite disheartening.....

[@tobyqu9700]

Is your cat or dog shedding?

[@BenMcmillen]

Dangit Alexa

[@DoseofDirt]

SERIOUSLY! So Rude! 😆 Couldn't bring myself to take that out, especially my wife chiming in from the background as well!

[@hongheng9201]

Hello friends nice videos friends great super like videos friends 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@DoseofDirt]

Thanks for watching!!

[@tenza7545]

My Alexa can keep me warm at night kinda just have to say Alexa turn up the heat x degrees