Secret Recording Leaked of Dan Becker Talking Gear: Raw & Unfiltered

[@ericmeyer2059]

I loved this format. Very casual, how people actually talk. Would love to see more like this.

[@Gelantious]

Aye, this is great. More casual talking about the trip, what you saw & experienced, gear and just random stuff :)

[@nicholaswozniak]

Great format! Just gear reviews can get old sometimes, and now so many people are copying you guys, this is refreshing

[@sherrambles]

Also loving this format! More Please!

[@lois6705]

Agreed.

[@davidlee6461]

Me either. Couldn’t agree more 😊

[@Catchmeoutside11]

I really enjoyed this style of video. Just straight, normal conversation. Most camp videos these days are just fully edited, no raw footage. It almost takes the grit out of real camp trips, which is what makes half the fun of camping!!

[@eric_hanson]

this is real camp life here!

[@JarradShaw]

❤ I actually just loved it. 10-15 mins of just two nice guys chatting about stuff they know. I dig it.

[@eric_hanson]

Thanks so much Jarrad!

[@DontHateItsBased]

This video gained you a sub. Love this casual format

[@davidcressey]

Breaking wind in front of your mates is always a sign of true friendship! 😂

[@philhorne3293]

So I'm blessed that Pinnacle Foods is made in the small town I live and work in. Even though they don't have a store front, I'm able to swing by and pick up an order direct from them (when in stock). No name drops, but the local owner/brother is about as nice and welcoming as they come. I look forward to watching this company grow.

[@eric_hanson]

Nice! Pinnacle is hands down my favorite trail food company. Best food by a mile!

[@memathews]

Verisimilitude. It's like we are sitting in the same circle. I barely noticed the edits that removed the inevitable long pauses. Great job!

[@Robalogot]

Look we probably all found both of you because of the content, but we're staying for the personalities. It's great to have reviews and tips for gear when I need them, but this is the content I could watch any day.

[@eric_hanson]

Well shucks, thanks! I'm glad to hear as this video style is a total experiment!

[@elizabethclark4722]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 this was so much fun to watch! Thank you guys!

[@mflacke]

That was a cool hangout around the ole camp fire. Cool format I'd enjoy more like that.

[@eric_hanson]

nice n chill. Glad you like it!

[@BreeStraussPhoto3]

This was fun! I enjoyed watching Dan be a parent and talking about it. Awesome random episode. I vote more 👍

[@druhol6753]

Digging the format

[@baykcd]

More of this, please. I like both of y'all's channels. This was like being out in the woods chatting with friends. Nice.

[@MetaHoudini]

Classy and refreshing.

[@eric_hanson]

Thank you!

[@1519Spring]

8:48

[@twinartifact263k3]

I have the same pillow as Dan and it as really made my sleeping on hikes soooo much better

[@jacksteelo7989]

This was really nice to watch. Felt like one of the boys. I also felt Dan's struggle with having the phone too close to his face. I know the feeling.

[@eric_hanson]

haha, I feel like other parents can relate to that moment.

[@clayl9202]

The Chair Zero L has a weight limit of 320lbs. Which is the same as the Chair One XL, and while the Zero L has a smaller seat it's waaay lighter than the One XL. I have both and they hold me (at 315lbs) just fine. Great video!

[@brandonwilliams2431]

I can be your chair test dummy. I'm 378 pounds and I backpack on a regular basis. And i know the sitting on the ground outcast position while everyone is sitting in chairs. No manufacturer makes a weight capacity chair for my size. But I never let my size stop me. About 8 miles a day is my limit of my capabilities for now. Backpacking has changed my life. When i started backpacking about 2 years ago i started at 466 pounds and now down to 378

[@thisbeem2714]

Man that is an awesome story. I love that you’re not letting any physical limitations or differences keep you from getting out and doing the thing. So many of us think we can’t do things because we believe our body is too big, too short, our knees don’t work. Whatever it is. Great story.

[@Anon90210]

What a great video! I actually feel like I am there with you guys, hearing your conversation. Regarding the shorter spork/spoon, I always throw one in my coffee kit when traveling.

[@taleb93]

You should start a podcast in this format - casual conversations at camp over food. It’ll be a hit even if it’s only 30 mins long.

[@allenguffey9370]

Great to see my favorite two backpackers just hanging out

[@eric_hanson]

Shucks, thanks!

[@valeriesorrells]

Love this off the cuff discussion around he campfire, it's as we are sitting right there with you.

[@jessicagathirimu3211]

I loved this casual real life conversational format.

[@eric_hanson]

Great to hear! I love that people seem to be interested in this style.

[@jeffgillis7512]

I thought this was great. Awesome seeing you and Dan just talk shop.

[@TheHappyGardener]

My wife and I passed you on that hike She had broke her arm so we to get out of there . Otherwise I would have stopped and totally geeked out on seeing you guys

[@eric_hanson]

wait, what? How's she doing?

[@TheHappyGardener]

@@eric_hanson She was putting her pack on And looking up to the next waterfalls talking about we need to go up there. When she stepped on a mossy rock Happened so fast.

[@TheHappyGardener]

@@eric_hanson She's doing okay we went straight to the hospital They put her in a soft cast and we went back to PC t days..

[@UncleGeorgeTV]

She is a such beautiful woman .a champion ,great backpacker too

[@UncleGeorgeTV]

Very lucky to have such a great hiking partner 7:58

[@pharrigan-hikes]

This was fun, great look at what it would be like going on a Trova trip with you guys.

[@eric_hanson]

haha yeah! come hang out with us!

[@GrumpyForester]

Nice capture of how camp life really looks at the end of the day. Loved it and I hope you can do more in the future as an occasional treat ...

[@eric_hanson]

Feels authentic, glad to hear it's resonating with people! I'll try more of these.

[@davem6442]

An awesome video. Like others I enjoy the laid back format. Listened to the podcast about the GC, sorry to hear what happened. Looking at the KZbin in minutes about the mess. As well as your latest equipment video.

[@eric_hanson]

Thanks! Its nice to just have a laid back conversation.

[@sun0]

This, is awesome. More of this

[@roselee_explores]

Awesome format! Love the raw/unfiltered vibe 😎. Personally… love my polished long handled spoon from Toaks along with the MSR Windburner 😊

[@tommysch9]

I just got into backpacking because of you guys🙌and started my gear adventure(ty dan)with the 88cent ozark trail spoon😅 its no longer available at walmart i paid 10 buks(a novelty)anyway thx guys my adventures start now👋👋

[@tacketttribe1075]

Loved this video. Like to see more of unfiltered conversations…

[@eric_hanson]

Great to hear! It's a bit of an experiment.

[@brandonjwillis]

“Problematically huge”. 😂

[@caitlinwilson6926]

😂😂

[@brandido2002]

this is great! you guys should do more fireside chats!

[@eric_hanson]

well ok then! Seems to be hitting a nice vibe with people.

[@Mikehastohike]

I thought this was a great video, I think sometimes it’s better to just show the natural elements of backpacking, the conversations and relaxing moments more so than the trail and the gear itself. Just a great organic relationship between you and Dan.

[@profehz]

Eric, you have been such an influence and I am currently working on getting gear for my first year of backpacking! I want to go around my area and then branch out to National Parks and then go international!

[@zbutler111]

You guys are getting better. Keep it going.

[@eric_hanson]

that's the plan!

[@JasonWicklund]

Awesome casual conversation. Keeping it real! 😂

[@eric_hanson]

Thank you!

[@AndyWragg]

I half expected Dan to say "Good arse" after letting rip, but that's a somewhat British thing. Great buddy video. Dad and Lad out camping can't be beat.

[@eric_hanson]

haha, I love that he didn't even acknowledge it.

[@juliecruz1405]

Love watching both of your channels, even better when you're together!

[@eric_hanson]

thanks! We like backpacking together.

[@timibosworth]

Would love to see more videos like this

[@davidgoff7336]

Felt like I was sitting across the stove area from you both in my own chair. :)

[@eric_hanson]

haha you're welcome at our fire.

[@JCrozier1]

solid vid. very laid back. it made us just feel like we were sitting in the circle with you.

[@eric_hanson]

thanks! that's the goal!

[@millerhoo]

That chair exclusion happened to me at the communal fire circles in Yosemite LYV camp. Lesson learned.

[@eric_hanson]

haha it's the worst!

[@sstimac]

We need more of this unscripted, off the cuff stuff. Definitely an entertaining video.

[@chrismoore600]

Very cool thanks for sharing.

[@cwoollard1]

That is a fantastic video

[@AndyAdventuring]

Most improvements to my system nowadays come from modifying existing gear instead of purchasing something new. For example, using some needle-nosed pliers to bend the tip of my titanium spork 180 degrees so you can hang it on the dehydrated meal bag is exceptionally pragmatic. I will say I recently bought a silk liner -- which I have never used before -- and was very happy I did so on my recent trip.

[@ch3mo883]

What brand of the liner? I'm searching for one

[@ch3mo883]

@AndyAdventuring

[@AndyAdventuring]

@@ch3mo883 Western Mountaineering

[@TheEriegpman]

❤ you guys are such a cute couple lol. Just bought a new tent - weighs 1600 oz plus 1120 oz for the wood stove 😂 got my light weight backpack system down, this is for hunting season!

[@BigBeardedOutdoors]

I feel called out with the chair comments. I'm 6'7" 260 lbs. I have the normal chair zero though.

[@eric_hanson]

oh yeah? And how does the chair do for you?

[@BigBeardedOutdoors]

@@eric_hanson it works great, wish it sat a little higher though. My long legs make it hard to get out of it.

[@billheckman5937]

I can just imagine you guys getting together like this 25-30 years from now sitting in rocking chairs on the porch with your grandkids running around. "So Dan, how'd your colonoscopy go"? "Hey Eric, I need hernia surgery".

[@zafiradaima]

Fun video guys! Nice chair.

[@amywert8088]

Carter probably has been in colder water. My kids were used to swimming in Lake MI over spring break. Very cold.

[@PierreFarrugia]

Love those videos you and Dan 😊

[@ski4life9]

My biggest question is why would you both bring something like a stove?? That’s excessive weight to carry. Why not carry just one stove and pot and spilt the weight? Same deal with tents. Why not carry a two or three person tent and split the load between each other. I know you guys review gear but I also think it makes people think they need to carry their own of everything rather than working to split the weight

[@7505kpersson]

Love your videos. Keep going. 😊

[@12STONESADVENTURES]

Pinnacle foods freeze dried meals are actually made and packaged right here in high point NC, the town I work in! One of us has actually met the owner, good stuff! Thanks for the huskypacker insight, I now have found purpose as an overweight backpacker 🤣 liked the stool for sure, but I'm gonna look into the lux chair from helinox. Great video!

[@tommybewick]

Very well done, this is so much better than the constant stream of "gear review's" from backpacking "creators".. Think about your audience. Most backpackers watching you are experienced and have already bought their gear and are not going to lay out 100's to 1000's of dollars on new stuff! I have well over $2000 of gear, I have a z-packs tent, a Warbonnet hammock, a ULG back pack, a feathered friends 0 degree sleeping bag, A Helinox chair! etc.. etc... I don't care to see any more videos on some other thing I "need" to buy! I've got it! The only people that the gear reviews are useful to are new back packers, a very small percentage of your audience. Watch Adventure Archives, those guys don't care about gear at all. But they make the best hiking videos of any one on KZbin, that's what we want to see. But if you do that you don't get sponsor money for those...? So , Yeah. ..This video was like watching Adventure Archives sitting around the camp fire cooking dinner and talking, great stuff!

[@fcboomstick]

Dan having to hold the phone further away 😂 We all get there eventually, mate.

[@eric_hanson]

I think all the parents can relate.

[@Lv4_o2]

True fan!

[@eric_hanson]

yes! thank you!

[@behindenemylines9033]

Raw and Unfiltered but really tame

[@JadeAkelaONeal]

The thermarest compressible is amazing

[@eric_hanson]

solid choice

[@RAMtrails]

The Chair Zero L is basically a lighter Chair One. I like mine, it's wider in the hips as well.

[@eric_hanson]

It's a nice chair! In hindsight I'd go with the regular Zero though.

[@memathews]

​@@eric_hansonWhy would you use the regular Zero instead? 5 oz savings?

[@tom_olofsson]

That was refreshing

[@eric_hanson]

thank you!

[@hammer11235]

I think Chef Corso would have a thing or two to say about the short spoon.

[@silviot5705]

Love you guys

[@eric_hanson]

aw shucks, thanks!

[@silviot5705]

@@eric_hansonBTW, whatever was the outcome of the situation at the "private" area? Did they drop it altogether? I hope so.

[@MrTimmyGT]

That's what it's all about right there!

[@eric_hanson]

thank you!

[@trailheadjunkie]

Very original 🎉 I hope know one else bites off this concept 👀

[@eric_hanson]

haha it's okay if this inspires others.

[@VinceFowler]

This 👆🏼That was awesome! Two big kids (Eric & Dan) hanging about talking about life (aka; gear, kids, fun, farts)... Love it! AND... I agree, while I love Peak Refuel, the bags are problematicly too big!

[@MrDowellz]

I have an idea for you. “Great Debate. Hammock vs Tent.” I have hammock camped the last 8 years and have love it, but have kids getting old enough to take and making the change back to tent camping. Boy am I worried I won’t sleep good lol. 😂

[@eric_hanson]

if you get the right sleep system I think you'll be alright!

[@DryBonesOutdoors]

Dan straight up farted!!! That's hilarious!!! His son is so used to it he never missed a beat...

[@stevewright2241]

Dan was drinking from a Nalgene. Kyle is going to freak out.

[@eric_hanson]

he's in trouble!

[@VidaAireLibre]

Dan is very funny!

[@Mike_Blanda]

Definitely a true fan bro… however, now you owe us something! You need to sit on Dams lap and test the chair 😂😂😂😂 I 2nd the sticky legs bro, I can’t stand it. Iv jumped in icy water to clean my legs, and in the moment it’s rough, but I sleep much better…, Question for ya. So Iv had an issue with finding the right pillow now that I went to a top quilt. It slips and moves and I’ll definitely use Velcro eventually… Iv tried 3 pillows and recently the Nemo Fillo Elite. I’m thinking I need to go to a jumbo size because I’m more of a side sleeper now I have the OV storm loft and I love sleeping curled up like a little baby. I’m now at a point where I need to invest in a solid thick pillow and sacrificing that weight. With camera gear I can keep around 30ish lbs. What’s your thoughts or suggestions on a thicker pillow that’s still gives me comfort but yet mindful of the weight? Thanks Eric

[@eric_hanson]

Yo Mike! haha okay that'll be in the next video with Dan and me. As for the pillow. I just got wind of a Zenbivy pillow that'll be coming out soon that I think might solve your problem. It's supposed to give you the ability to elevate your head more if you want it. I think it's coming out in a couple months.

[@Mike_Blanda]

@@eric_hanson I may just sit tight and wait for that pillow…. And definitely looking forward to the other weight as in weight test 😂

[@Slitthroat1776]

Love your channel as I do Dan Becker also

[@Worldshero]

Damn I’m that husky backpacker 😂

[@wanliyang6511]

Enjoy this, thanks😊 "BRS" is from the name of its Chinese company 兄弟捷登 - the first two characters mean "brother". Have no idea what the "S" means though. Maybe brotherS?😂 While BRS Ti stove is crazy light, I found Campingmoon or Soto, worked way better in speed and efficiency in high sierra. By the way, campingmoon is another outdoor company in China, 柯曼, so is Flextail, 鱼尾, who has been innovating the lightweight pump products for outdoorS😊

[@paulhowardvideos]

Great format for a video. Laid back. Seemed less directed (although I know it's all scripted). More of these would be fun.

[@eric_hanson]

It actually wasn't scripted at all. But I'm glad you like the laid back style!

[@paulhowardvideos]

@@eric_hanson Excellent. I even got my wife (not a hiker or backpacker) to watch your Tour du Mont Blanc video and she loved it.

[@vzmichael]

Chair Zero L capacity is specified at 320 lbs

[@eric_hanson]

Thanks for the correction!

[@TheHikingChick1]

Clever....

[@billbarrett7772]

I'm just "big boned!"😂

[@eric_hanson]

nothin wrong with that!

[@Just4Gordon]

Just remember Guys…. What goes on outdoors stays outdoors.

[@eric_hanson]

Heyo!

[@Direct19681]

260lb on the Helinox chair zero and 320lbs on the Helinox chair zero large.

[@eric_hanson]

thanks for the correction!

[@Kenbur]

Great video seriously. NOT so seriously in fact hilariously - Dan adding to "climate" change with an absolutely straight face knowing he was being filmed was absolutely the push for a FART FILTER for humans 🤣😂🤣🙄🙄👍👍

[@AndyAdventuring]

A "real pillow" sounds great until you side sleep on an inflatable mattress. My head is so far away from the mattress -- even with the mattress a bit deflated. Even the Exped Mega Pillow doesn't come close to being tall enough. I have to stick my arm under it. A "real pillow" would have to be folded 3 times to work.

[@kylemckinney_22]

Which is why the best combo is a real pillow on top of an inflatable

[@mikeoverway6587]

that's what my wife and i use; we're side sleepers who prefer more height. we stuffed a small real pillow from the craft store (12x16 i think) inside the cover of the trekology aluft pro...it just fits. when deflated, we can wrap the aluft strap around the whole thing for some level of compactness; it's certainly not small, but not too big either. not filling the aluft up all the way is also key to comfort. it stays in place at night because we use the core beds from zen bivy which have built in hoods...love them too.

[@andrewknox1967]

I keep trying to like you guys but it is just product advertising. Get rid of the sponsorships and fly on your own. I like your personalities but it feels like it is always just a convoluted advertisement for something. First 2 minutes and already advertising the helinox and pinnacle foods. Yawn. Then we get an ad for the spoon. Then we get an ad for grayl stoves. Lol

[@jamicrawford6729]

Same here. That's why I watch the Outdoor Gear Review more than any other channel, even though there's many things I don't agree with him about on some products, he's still not selling you paid promotions like these guys. I can't watch Dan at all anymore, he's "best" gear ever changes brands every other week due to highest paid sponsor

[@m.hernandez1404]

Just some bros' hanging out

[@eric_hanson]

we like hangin' out.

[@M16Scow]

I’m surprised that Dan is hanging out with a known felon 😂

[@eric_hanson]

right? he's risking his reputation.

[@costyconstantin3814]

i watch u from romania :))) the country with the most bears in europe after russia

[@PrybarCommando]

Why fjallraven pants? Lmao

[@eric_hanson]

They're my favorite! Lightweight, durable, with ventilation.

[@jamicrawford6729]

Royal Robbin is $85 bucks, born out of trips to Yosemite by climbers and just as durable and 5 ounces lighter

[@lakorai2]

The BRS stoves are garbage

[@jamicrawford6729]

Really? Been using the same one for four years now. replaced the o-ring twice

[@margueritemitchell1829]

🎉😂❤lol

[@Telthar]

Damn, was wondering what to do as a fatass camper. I'm fine with this as before I started doing some hikes with heavy packs, I wouldn't have been able to use this one either. Nearly to feeling comfortable with the standard one.

[@haroldjennings5771]

DAN!! You are not eating with the Ozark trail spoon!! Explain yourself young man

[@eric_hanson]

haha called out!

[@pedroclaro7822]

Gay jokes hit different when you’re two dudes alone in a brokeback mountain trail 😂😂😂

[@benhoutekier2973]

Sticky Legs are the worst at anytime.

[@eric_hanson]

rock solid truth

[@1519Spring]

Hate to feel like garbage!

[@JeremyMcGehee]

Who really cares, nobody