Ski Mountaineering and Photos - The Pack Un-Pack

[@fadet0green]

Nice overview, a few very good suggestions!

[@OnwardUPCampus]

Thanks!

[@WaechterDerNacht]

Definitely have to check out those f-stop bags. I currently use a peak design strap, but its still annoying while hiking etc. In technical terrain. Regarding backpacks, i usually use a LowePro Powder and am happy with it. But i normally bring only a D850 with 28-300mm, maybe a 14-24mm in addition. But no other lenses. So i can use half of the camera compartment for water/tea. When i use my bigger 60-600mm lens, i have an exped alpine backpack and just put a peak design camera cube in it. But then there is not so much space for additional things and have to take everyrhing out if you want to change lenses. But i have not found a backpack i'd rather use yet for this.

[@DramasaurousRex]

Great video. I noticed that you didn't mention which skins you were using.

[@OnwardUPCampus]

Ah good point! Using some G3 Alpinist + glide on the big skis and escapist glide on the narrower set up.

[@albertgarr]

Hi nice video, I would like to know where you have the mounting point for the Armada ARV, I am thinking of buying them and I don't know whether to mount them at the recommended point, or something more in the center. thank you

[@PatValade]

Hi there! Those are the Armada JJ UL and I did mount them at the recommended point, and they ride great! If I was doing more spinning or skiing backwards, I would maybe go closer to center.

[@recrdx]

Great video. Ive been wanting to get my camera out more often, so noce to see how youve set it up. The stuff sacks are from Hyperlight? Can you share the model/size for the 30m RAD line?

[@OnwardUPCampus]

Awesome! The stuff sacs are a mix of hyperlite and Ultralite sacs. The rad line is in this bag - ultralitesacks.com/products/zippered-cube-ditty-bags?variant=31348134740021 I think a large one.

[@recrdx]

@@OnwardUPCampus thanks a lot!

[@gabrielmarias972]

Hi! Dis you ski with the lock front toe, or use a leash? In first case, its not risky for the legs in cass of a fall in not demanding terrain? Do you know what model of snow plates use nikolai schrimer? Looks lighter and a bit more compacts but dont know brand or model😢 Cheers

[@OnwardUPCampus]

Hi there! Locking toes is entirely personal preference, and there are a lot of reasons not to do it. If a fall, or losing a ski could potentially be deadly, that could maybe be a time to do it. I'm not sure the plates Nikolai is using, plastic I think! So they are lighter, but maybe not as durable in the long run.

[@JakkM]

You seem to have equipped your backpack with a quick ski carry kit. Is that the one by Blue Ice?

[@PatValade]

I actually just have the tail loop off of an old Patagonia pack, and use the top side compression strap for a diagnol carry. The blue ice kit would work well too!

[@njfreeskier]

Just curious what your height and weight is that made you go with the 171 over the 178 in the zero g's. I'm assuming based on your setups and usage, that you are a very good skier; so it's not skillset that made you go with what could be considered to be a downsized model.

[@OnwardUPCampus]

Hey there! Thanks for the comment. Because I usually ski lenghts in the 178/185 range, in this ski I just wanted a bit shorter and nimble, specifically for being able to hop around in steep terrain. I don't use it often, but they sure are fun when I do! If I was skiing this ski more often, I would have gone with the 178.

[@OnwardUPCampus]

Oh, also I'm 5'6 and about 140lbs