PCT Thru Hike 14: Half-way Gear Update

[@MidsierramusingBlogspot]

Nothing like trail experience to find the best combination of gear. Joe, you are the real deal when it comes to backpacking. Prospective PCT thru hikers would do well to watch all of your videos. I would edit all of your posts into a single DVD and sell it through Amazon.

[@2668paul]

Thanks for sharing your trip. Really enjoy watching. I live in the midwest, so this has been a treat.

[@SmackNC]

Glad to see you are doing well. All that trail knowledge from the AT and the research you did before this hike has paid off. It's pretty cool that you made some of your gear. Keep up the good work!

[@jazziered142]

I fell behind watching your videos, but was super excited to see your gear update. Thank you for sharing. :) Will catch up with your adventure now too... Congrats to half way there!!

[@MosquitoFood]

Great to see an on-trail review after 1,000 miles of use. Great job!

[@robertmcconaghy9072]

Nice video and interesting commentary on your gear. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[@Kennymiester]

The righteous trekking pole strap tan. Seeeexxxy.

[@asiam7436]

Another great video. I didn't notice that anyone else commented on the sound dropping out occasionally. I hope your camera is in fine shape to document your arrival at the Canadian border! Happy Trails!

[@CaptainDansWanderings]

Perfect time for a gear update. Seems like 90% of gear videos are before a hike. Nice to know what's working best for ya. It's useful information for a person like me who's planning a 2015 hike. Good luck on the rest of your journey.

[@nights2747]

Great idea for a video. Love this whole channel. You're making good progress! Safe travels

[@graemeskinner6283]

Great video and update, really enjoying your channel. Would liked to have seen inside your food bag to see what kind of meals your eating... look forward to the video of the wood stove. Good luck and keep safe.

[@naturecallsoutdoors]

Thanks for this review. You are doing the real test. Good luck. Happy trails

[@friarrodneyburnap4336]

If you take a couple of sheets of news paper and fold the four Corners in about 3 inches so there not pointed you can add the news paper to the inside or underside of your shirt frontside...this weighs almost nothing...and will keep the wind away and you will not need to carry a wind jacket...now if the wind shifts and it's blowing on the back of you, you can add a sheet of news paper to your back under your shirt with the help of a friend...you can replace the news paper each time you go into town to resupply... News paper is very insulating and will help keep you warm on cold days...

[@tranquilslogan]

Awesome job. Keep going and let us know how everything works once you are done!

[@prefuse1973]

I love these videos! Keep them coming. I was also hoping for a gear update, so keep throwing those in. Very helpful. Also, the mic is starting to drop audio occasionally and some of those windy spots are super loud. The old paper towel method seemed to work well ☺ Good luck.

Very good review. A lot of usefull information for me as a beginer. Thanks Marcio

[@DonMilligan]

Good job on the gear update, I am looking forward to your after hike gear review. Thanks :D

[@DonP_is_lostagain]

good video with the exception of the sound cutting out at times.

[@PureTazr]

Great video but the audio keeps cutting in and out lol

[@summit2g]

Awesome bro ! Safe travels man

[@dproffitt82]

I have a emberlit stove that is great as well!! I was worried about using a wood burning stove on the PCT though? Thanks for the video!! Keep going strong.

[@13odman]

Good video, but the sound cutting out is unbearable.

[@dougeastman]

nice! I like the long neoair bag. I will implement it. Thanks!

[@MidsierramusingBlogspot]

P.S. After 4 years of drought, it looks like the Sierra Nevada mountains are going to be full of snow again. 2016 might be a tough PCT year, especially over the passes and through the streams. Evolution Creek will be a real challenge.

[@pmkmw1]

When you get home you might want to try out the emberlit titanium, an ounce heavier, more sturdy and a better burner in my opinion.

[@Memphistiger02]

Awesome video man.

[@robster7530]

Thanks great update on the gear.

[@brenthussey8921]

Would really like to know what was being said when the sound was dropping off. Other than that just another great video.

[@artistabigailmarie]

Yeah, either a second layer of audio recording, or even subtitles would be good.

[@mikefranks8469]

You might not get much rain in Oregon and Washington right now. Its been really dry with fires everywhere. They are having to deal with big fires in the central of Washington so hopefully your path takes you away from those areas.

[@patratcan]

welcome to Canada!

[@celluloidcypher]

i was checking my computer speed to see if it was my end by looking at comments others sound has cut off at least 15 times during this vid

[@Daroca322]

Not sure if I missed it in the other videos but when did you drop the bear canister?

[@bobjohnson9059]

Anyone know how to contact Joe Brewer? I'd like to ask him a few questions about the physical aspects of the PCT hike.

[@someguysomewhere4280]

thanks but that sound issue is frustrating

[@keithrudge]

What is your total pack weight with all your kit.

[@TheSnowking21]

feel free not to answer, but what job do you have that allows you to go on these awesome thru hikes?

[@artistabigailmarie]

It is called "camp in a tent, don't rent". Lol. Instead of expensive dates, buy some cheap dried grapes. 😜

[@agingcomfortably]

*sponsored by darntough socks* lol

[@TheXCcrow]

I dont know if your aware but your video has a little bit of audio cutting in and out.

[@brazilnutandrew7014]

You sound cuts out several times in your video, lost a lot of info :(

[@geolitz2665]

Speak up! What happened to your buff?

[@bisyhefr]

why didnt i see a gun or rifle dude .... your in the midle of the wild...

[@BackcountryBanter]

+bisyhefr There's nothing to shoot! Plus that's a ton of weight.

[@bisyhefr]

Joe Brewer its in the midle of the wild fucking bear country........ a ton of weight??? im not talking about a cannon... just a rifle to hunt food

[@johannesbrahms9528]

+bisyhefr I can't tell if you're trolling or not.

[@bisyhefr]

Pvk Jhilk you can shoot a bear whit that...... but you need a bit more bullets...

[@johannesbrahms9528]

+bisyhefr When you have a base weight of 10 pounds or less, 2 pounds seems like a lot in that respect.

[@MrZimmaframe]

Great video, i just can't stand the saliva noises in between talking :@