SEVEN AMAZING GEAR CHOICES FOR BACKPACKING

In this episode, I look at seven gear choices that have enhanced my backpacking experience over the past year. In no significant order, they are: The Flextail Gear Air Pump (15% DISCOUNT CODE IN LINK BELOW TO WEBSITE), The Nalgene Canteen 48 ounce water bladder, The Trekology Aluft Deluxe Inflatable pillow, The Silky Saw F180 Camp Saw, The Sunblesa Headlamp Generation 2, The Pack Towel, and the Decathlon Down Puffy Jacket. Check out the links below if you are interested in purchasing one of these amazing backpacking gear items for your kit. #backpacking #gearreviews #hiking
Flextail Tiny Pump
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Nalgene Canteen 48 ounce
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Trekology Aluft Pillow
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Silky Saw F180 (with Sawyer Squeeze)
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Sunblesa Headlamp
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Pack Towel
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Decathalon Forclaz Jacket
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[@Sunblesa]

Great Video! Thank you very much! Hop you have a nice trip with Sunblesa hiking Headlamp. And Upgraded Sunblesa headtorch is much brighter than 1st version. High white light:Spot beam distance 30-50meters at least. Best regards. Gavin/Sunblesa

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Thanks for sending this to me Gavin. Love the headlamp. Great product. Appreciate ya! Crow✌️

[@micah6-8]

Great gear video, as usual. Loved hearing the applause from the peanut gallery at the end. Just realized what your wrist band says! That one word sealed the deal for an otherwise impossible debt!👍🏼

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Absolutely! Tetelestai “It is finished” that paved the way to glory. 🙏

[@cottontalesfromthetrail5474]

Great video! I love several of the items, but especially the pack towel and the jacket! Happy Hiking

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Thanks my friend! Yeah, I love all of these 7 items. Crow✌️

[@Buffenmeyer]

A great selection of stuff to share. I hadn’t known about several of them - especially the solution for the indoor bathroom!

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Thanks! Yeah, I was suggested the “pee” bag from those other guys. It has saved me from getting out of the tent in the middle of the night. Thanks for watching it. Crow✌️

[@WoodKnock01]

Awesome gear review I will have to definitely check out some of these items.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Thanks so much! I had fun with this. Crow✌️

[@alabamafloats]

Good stuff! I definitely need the pump. The light feature is an awesome bonus.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Thanks! Yeah, that pump is amazing! It really works well. Thanks for watching it. Crow✌️

[@TerryYoungOutdoors]

Great suggestions on essential gear, Crow. Thanks!

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Thanks Terry! I’ll work up To the big daddy Silky Saw…😂✌️

[@MinuteontheMountain]

Great choices, Crow. Definitely need to think about getting a pillow for my backpacking trips.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

I don’t even consider a pillow a luxury item…it is a necessity for me. 😂✌️

[@Irishdaisysadventures]

Looks light a great pillow. Love the Nalgene Canteen.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

It has worked well for me. Thanks for watching it. Crow✌️

[@mdate]

Great video with some original ideas!!

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Thanks so much! I had fun doing togs one. ✌️

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

Great suggestions Crow!

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Thanks Andy! 😊✌️

[@nauticalknotcraft]

Cool gear Crow. Thanks for running it down.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Appreciate it! This was fun. Crow✌️

[@MetroOnTheMove]

Incredible Gear Choices! I think that we have some very similar taste in gear too! Good stuff!

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Thanks Andy! Yeah, we certainly do…✌️

[@rodoutdoors]

Thanks for the video. The light diffuser for the new Flextail looks nice. I like the Decathlon a lot. I picked up the synthetic version instead for $40. At the time I was thinking I should have some backup in case all my down insulation gets soaked. I mostly use it as a normal jacket though :D. Great deal.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Good thought on the Synthetic jacket. I have thought that would be a great option as well. Thanks for watching it. Crow✌️

[@zacmagers]

Great video Crow ! Im almost 100% convinced on the FlexTail pump after this... Camping gear is expensive and I certainly do not want my pads to get moldy from breath condensation, I think Im convinced on giving the pump a try. One reason I initially steered away from it was the noise. I wasn't sure if there was a noise etiquette in campsites to pay attention too with a pump, but I guess if you are mostly alone it should be fine. Thanks for sharing this gear list ! Cheers

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Thanks Zac! I have thought about the noise as well…can he annoying at camp…I guess, like you said, if you are alone…or do it early…not too bad. But, I love that Flextail…I use it every time. Thanks for watching it! Crow✌️

[@IanYGath]

Very informative and well said. 🙂👍🏻👍🏻

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Thanks Ian! Hope you are doing well my friend! 🙏

[@juhanalely8604]

great video, thanks for information my friend

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Appreciate it! This was very fun. Crow✌️

[@timbschwartz]

Awesome video, Crow! That puffy seems like a steal!

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Thanks Tim! It is a great jacket. It runs a little small. I usually get a large. But, I needed an XL. For the price…amazing jacket. ✌️

[@timbschwartz]

@@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING Good to know!

[@Motorep146]

I always grab a wide mouth vitamin water before hitting the trail. I peel off the sticker and drink it the first morning on trail. Then it becomes my pee bottle for the rest of the trip before getting recycled post trip. I do a lot of international hikes (Haute Route this year) and I try and do the same thing over there. Sometimes we're in huts or hostels so bathrooms are common. I'm definitely going to order the Flextail pump before we leave. I'll try and score a Forclaz jacket on sale when we arrive in Chamonix at the store there.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

That is an awesome idea with the vitamin water. Like using it on the first day and then turning into a pee bottle. Appreciate ya! Best of luck on your trip! Crow✌️

[@UnlikelyHiker]

I should check out the Decathalon jackets. They look pretty good and I’m in the market. Great video!

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Yeah, they are great. They size a bit small. So, I bought a large. I probably could have gotten an XL. They are warm and super light for the price. ✌️

[@MuskratJim]

Thumbs-up 🤠👍🏼 Great stuff!! I just subbed your channel.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Appreciate it Jim! Thanks ks so much for watching the video. Crow✌️

[@1asphaltcowboy]

You right on with that pillow I really like mine a lot more than any I’ve had. What’s that ground sheet? It’s fits that Altaplex great

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Yeah, I love that pillow. The ground sheet I use is some wrap I found that is insulation for a house. It was at a construction site. I cut it to size and it helps stop any abrasions under the tent. It is like Tyvek…thanks for watching it. Crow✌️

[@lovedogsontheloose]

Great video! The Packtowl is a highly underrated and overlooked piece of backpacking gear. :) I put a small one with my kitchen kit, and each of my dogs carries their own larger one in their pack as well. Various sizes and all lightweight and very effective. I'm tempted to buy one of those Trekology pillows. I have neck issues and have yet to find a comfortable backpacking pillow. Currently using the Big Sky DreamSleeper.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Thanks my friend. I agree. I have used the pack towel for many years. I always keep it with me. I like the Trekology pillow. But, pillows are so personal...It varies from person to person. It is just the right height/stack for me and the outer fabric can be taken off to wash it. So, I really like it. Thanks for watching this one. Crow

[@lovedogsontheloose]

@@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING Yeah, backpacking gear is very personal. I'm also currently in the midst of a change in sleeping pads. Been using a Thermarest XTherm for years. As I get older, the inflatable pads are just getting more and more uncomfortable, and it's mostly my hips that don't like them. So I'm currently trying to figure that out. I enjoy watching gear videos just to see what works for others and why.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

I use two different sleeping pads right now, the Thermarest Neo-Air XLite and the Nemo Tensor. Though I have the 25” tensor…it isn’t as comfortable to me as the Xlite for some reason. Sleeping pad are tough…it is hard to find one that works. But, I have stuck with the Xlite, because it is so light. ✌️

[@lovedogsontheloose]

@@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING Light is good! I've heard lots about the Tensor but I just can't see it offering that much more comfort than any other air pad. My best nights of sleep are on firm/hard surfaces, so I'm actually thinking about going back to a closed cell foam pad. Just not sure it's going to be warm enough for me.

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Funny! I carry exactly everyone of those items! Have you been in my backpack??? Lol recommend all those items. 👍

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

I should have titled this video…gear that I use that Tom also used…😂😂😂

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

You actually did influence me to get the down jacket from your video. So, you definitely deserved the shout out on this one.

[@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA]

All good suggestions crow. I recommend labeling the pee bag so no one accidentally drinks from it. 😂

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Wish I had mentioned that in the video! Yeah, that would be a huge mistake if someone messed that bag up with another. 😂😂😂

[@miniveloman3642]

Headtorches and puffy jackets do enhance backpacking trips.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching it. ✌️

[@NaomisAdventures]

Thanks for watching

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

😂✌️

[@mstraus999]

Good video! Regarding the Decathlon Forclaz MT100, I have heard several folks say they love this jacket. I have been watching it for a few months waiting for a sale to happen, but the price has not moved from $89.99. I don't need it urgently, so I guess I will keep watching until it drops. Also, have you noticed it runs a little small as their website says?

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

One word of caution…buy a size up. Mine is a little snug…helps me try to lose weight…😂✌️

[@mstraus999]

@@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING 😂

[@whiskey60]

I was not aware of some of those products. Thanks for the review. I'm going to check those out. I just recently lost all of my gear due to a fire that destroyed everything. So, I'm having to start completely over. Thanks. Whiskey...

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Whiskey, I have an extra one of those Sunblesa headlamps that they gave me. I am happy to send it to you, if that will help restore some of your gear you lost in the fire. So sorry to hear that. Send me an email on "[e-mail]"

[@whiskey60]

@@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING Thank you

[@whiskey60]

@@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING Email sent

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

👍🏻

[@whiskey60]

@@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING Received your package today. Thank you so much once again. Its really nice. I'm impressed. I'm going to do a product review. I'll send you the link.

[@Wolfmanhikes]

What length of trek pole has worked for you for that zpqcks tent setup?

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

I can’t remember…I think I set it on 128…but, I just wing it…😂✌️

[@WalksInCamera]

Great review of some key gear to carry. Are you sure 48oz is enough though?!

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

😂… yeah, I hadn’t fill it up in one night yet 😂✌️

[@GoneFeralWithSquidly]

Pee bottle for the win. Also, the pillow is part of my sleep system and no longer a luxury item. 🦑

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

So true!!! Not a luxury item…it is a necessity for me. 🙏

[@vs123]

I like camping

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

😊🙏

[@jaybyrdsshenanigans]

All great choices and suggestions brother!! Hope you and the family are doing well and have a great weekend my friend!!😃👍👊🌲🌳⛺️🔥🎒🌳🌲

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Thanks Jay! Hope you are doing well. Yeah, I am a big fan of all these items. Crow✌️

[@b.k.691]

I imagine it may be difficult to get all of your bodily waste into that opening! And do you just stuff the used toilet paper in afterwards?

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

😂😂😂… Yeah…just #1 not #2…. Still did a cat hole for that. Just didn’t want to have too much of an explanation in the video. 😂✌️

[@b.k.691]

But would you agree it's possible?

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Maybe…I guess it would be like a swag bag they use on trails out west. But, would be a messy proposition.

[@b.k.691]

😉

[@YTusercomment]

My experience with the Decathalon 100 Puff Jacket was not great. Ordered from Walmart...when it came in I first noticed the down "puff" layer seemed kind of thin...then discovered the sizing was WAY OFF. I wear 2XL in everything...shirts, jackets, etc...which gives me a little slack as I like it. Ordered a 2XL in the Decathalon...upon arrival and trying it on, it did NOT even come close to fitting. Only wearing a T-shirt, it was probably 3 - 4 inches from even being able to close the zipper. Typical Chinese made and cannot even get the US sizing right. If you are a person who normally wears a Large (L) size, you better order a 2XL in order to fit right, and have a little room to wear over other layers. After seeing the sizing problem, I dug through the Walmart reviews (as I should have done a better job originally)...and found others also complaining about the sizing. One reviewer normally wore a Medium (M) size...had the same issue, and had to re-order an XL size to fit properly. This is the second KZbin video I've seen recommending that Decathalon jacket and no one makes people aware of the very small sizing run of this jacket. I returned mine for a full REFUND from Walmart. I ended up being fortunate at finding a discontinued Columbia "Three Forks" Puff Jacket, with their "3D Heat Reflective" lining...a $240 jacket discounted to $143 at REI..and in my size. Received that jacket...Wow...very obvious a much better quality jacket than the Decathalon 100...AND SIZED CORRECTLY.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

That is a good point, that I didn’t address. I always get a large in most things. But, I really need an extra large. The large fits me, but, really…I wish I had gotten the XL. Someone else mentioned that in the comments. I should have addressed it. I really line the jacket otherwise. It is super light and fairly warm for the price. I would think that Columbia jacket would be nice. I have had a lot of Columbia stuff and it is great quality. Thanks so much for your comment. Crow✌️

[@miniveloman3642]

Don't waste money on a pillow. You've always got enough soft items to make a luxurious place to lay your ultralight head.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

I have done that. I just couldn’t get comfortable using clothing. There are a lot of them on the market, which are super cheap. The Trekology one has really worked for me. ✌️

[@mountainsmoore3657]

Next video from Crow, "How to clean all of your gear after a hiking trip! How & WHY!!!"

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

😂😂😂

[@jamesking4225]

Always use a pee bag nothing like standing on a rattlesnake in the middle of the night while you’re half asleep

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Now that would be bad! Another reason to use the pee bag. ✌️

[@mygoldfishdrown5178]

I'm getting old and have been peeing in a cup instead of a bottle. YMMV

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

😂✌️

[@miniveloman3642]

Don't waste money on the nalgene. An old plastic milk carton is lighter and saves it from landfill .

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

That is a good point! Thanks for watching this. ✌️

[@miniveloman3642]

@@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING ✌️

[@miniveloman3642]

Don't waste your money on a noisy pump to blow up your sleep mat. Your lungs can do the job quieter, faster and they won't run out of charge.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

I cut open an old pad that had holes in it years ago. I found mold in it from my hot/condensation breath…blowing it up over the years. So, for me, the pump is a great piece of gear.

[@miniveloman3642]

Don't waste your hard earned on a folding saw. If you can't snap twigs they're too green to burn. Better still don't light fires in the woods. Leave no trace.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Good thought. Campfires are my favorite part of backpacking/camping. ✌️