What this backpack can do will surprise you! A TV STARS FULL LOADOUT!

[@kennethclapp9713]

I know you probably get a lot of tips, but I saw a hack, where I got 2 plastic clothes pins , very light, from the dollar store to hold my doors back at convenient points. It really works well in rain when I hook my toggle around my guy line, then roll my doors up and clip them with the clothespins. It leaves me a real nice overhang to allow great ventilation in my Altaplex while it’s raining

[@MPHshoots]

I like how you mention dollar store and Altaplex at the same time 😂😂😂 Nice tent!

[@singledad1313]

@@MPHshoots LOL I was thinking the same thing. Spending 6 cents on a clothespin to use on a 600 dollar tent.

[@kennethclapp9713]

Use what works eh??!!! But if you want some high dollar clothes pins I got all you want for $100 each; just let me know 😂😂😂😂😂

[@davidshirley6850]

My favorite youtuber and favorite TV show all in one , beautiful location and gear video all in 15 minutes my day is off to a great start

[@neverraton]

Eric is awesome, EPIC TRAILS is a great adventure show! Cool to see you two together. Cheers!

[@outbackwack368]

I never got to explore Custer or Wind Cave due to severe thunderstorms, but I did get to Rushmore and Crazy Horse instead. BEAUTIFUL area! Looks like a great trip (and gear!)!!!

[@mctaguer]

Great, again, to see you two. Are we ever gonna see Dan, Eric and Steve all together? A new game we should have is, "What did Eric forget THIS time?" LOL

[@retiredpd]

I'm totally went on the comfort side with my sleep system, I got the 15 degree Anvilhorn, tall & wide (80 inch circumference) sleeping bag with the big Agnes 30-in wide pad... 😁😁👍👍 I don't care how much it weighs 😊😊

[@ApacheNL1]

Get a good rest = hike more and be happier. I got the klymit static v deluxe insulated, weighs over 2 pounds but at least I don't wake up 15 times in the night because I've rolled off the mat or my hip is touching the ground

[@nunzioification]

Thermarest basecamp 30 inch here, I don’t understand freezing all night with rocks in your back just to save a pound or 2 and show off your ultralight skills either, Ibfo bring hard alcohol instead of a 24 pack though, plus some weed which is literally just a few grams

[@michaelkork6773]

@@nunzioification bringing beer is always hilarious to me, hard alc and weed for camping if that’s your thing are a good move

[@nunzioification]

@@michaelkork6773 camping where you can filter water instead of packing it in is the best weight saver, I started backpacking in Washington, literally camped at the base of a small glacier, been in Arizona for the last 20 years and I miss that Washington melt water 😐mostly a car camper now but we’re getting into kayak camping ASAP, just got the paddle and will be scouting spots out this weekend, too much info sorry, have a great weekend!

[@michaelkork6773]

@@nunzioification imma be honest I don’t really understand what that has to do with what I said but regardless, yes packing in water is always a pain lol and kayak camping sounds like a blast so good luck!

[@majorhykroutdoors1986]

Dan, Love your channel. Excellent positive vibes and great info too! I have loved watching your channel go from a few thousand followers to over 100k now. Keep up the awesome work.

[@Willjhgd]

Great collaboration with Eric. It's always good to see different ideas and opinions that are a little bit different than the mainstream ultralight community. Knowledge is power at the end of the day!

[@normarinker3245]

Hey Dan. Nice video. I've been off KZbin for a bit and holy moly has your channel grown! I think I was one of your earliest subscribers. Good to see you're still at it. Keep up the good work!!

[@richardstamper51]

I never see you hiker/KZbinr using the Grayl. I thought I was the only one in Love with it!! lol

[@ursulaanne]

I have one but I never carry it because its a bit heavy. If i was outside the US or an area with poor water sources I would definitely travel with my Grayl

[@richardstamper51]

@@ursulaanne once I looked at 1 dirty water container/ filter/ clean bottle. Also after testing for a couple weekend trip. I have never looked back. Love it. :)

[@TheCoreyHallPodcast]

So cool to see y'all in my backyard...I hope y'all had a great time. I love that trail and area you camped in.

[@VelcorHF]

Really enjoyed this one. You guys have good chemistry.

[@Seedavis397]

That Arcteryx jacket is super nice I love the color and design

[@johnjlong]

My old pack was a Dana Designs Bridger. Mystery Ranch was started by Dana Gleason, who also created Dana Designs, which was later sold to marmot before he went on to create Mystery Ranch. Glad to see that he's making an updated version of this pack.

[@InfamousMS]

Same here - had a Dana Terraplane and a Bombpack back in the 90s, and have had some MR packs too. Great stuff. Durable, functional, comfortable, but not light!

[@johnjlong]

@@InfamousMS yeah at almost 5 pounds, I’m too old to carry one of those old packs around now.

[@robnoodle1]

I couldn't see using that heavy water filter system for hiking/backing. But for travel in general at public rest areas, hotels, & camp grounds that is brilliant. It will save space from carrying so many water bottles & from creating waste. Thanks

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

My home state. Hiked part of the Centennial this year!

[@connormcrae5686]

The fly door holder latch issue (2:45) has an easy fix. Just when you roll it, roll it from the bottom of the door, so all the material is near the bottom (where the latch/loop is). Then the latch/loop thing will be holding the majority of the door material. My Copper Spur is the same, and I've never had a problem with it unraveling when I do it like that. Hope that helps!

[@ScottSimmons]

Cool video! I need to visit there.

[@matthewholden3823]

Mystery ranch is a great company Dana is a legend. Used to own a Dana designs back in the 80’s now I hunt with the bear tooth absolutely flawless load out shelf will carry more then I can carry literally. Highly recommend for hunting frolicking or whatever it is we enjoy in our great public lands.

[@NickandRachel]

Really like that pack he had! Thanks for sharing

[@phillipp1399]

For rolling the vestibule: roll it tighter and pull tension lightly toward the bottom. It stays up nicely and out of the way.

[@crewzillakelly3655]

The both of you guys are the cutest. So cute 🥰

[@ItsAdventureTime1]

Every time Eric started to ramble on Dan just moved onto another question lol. Dan should be the TV guy :)

[@alexanderweaver4838]

Your personalities are a great match. Cool guy. I love the gear, especially the Mystery Ranch pack; mine is a MR Scree 32 and it is the most comfortable of my 30+ backpacks. The Grayl is an awesome traveling companion just like the American Express card. A hack I use to keep my flaps wide open is one of those lightweight tarp clamps. I drilled a small hole at the pincer end of the clamp, ran a length of #36 bank line through it and tie it to one of the rear stakes depending on what angle I want the open flap. The bank line is taut enough so as not to rub and fray the tent material. Being claustrophobic I sleep with my doors open. My tent is a mountaineering tent with double doors. I begin my traveling van life in September and will probably be on the road for two to three years to visit all of our national parks in the lower 48 and Alaska and visit Canada's provinces. I hope to meet you on one of your adventures, Dan, as you are one of my top five "adventurers" on You Tube.

[@loniiverson8684]

Absolutely!!! Try Pinnacle foods....comes from beautiful Missoula, Montana. They do a great job 👏

[@qtas101]

You guys got me into backpacking! Awesome video!

[@adammackenzie]

Yup, I brought a pillow sack and put tomorrows sweater in it..hike safe take care!

[@scottseverythingoutdoors462]

Mystery ranch is about 10 miles from me and the Bridger mountains are about 3! Nice pack!

[@5amskateboards291]

I broke down this month after years of using UL sleep pads, and actually picked up a Helinox cot. Sacrifice in weight, so worth it!! I use to be the first one up, all the time, at 4:00-5:00AM. Since then I'm the last one awake at 8:AM. I can't recommend one enough. Off the ground, and super wide.

[@5amskateboards291]

And I use a 34L pack.

[@mtadams2009]

I own the Tiger Wall and I like the tent in general but I do have an issue the zippers on the rain fly snagging, especially when the fly is wet. Other than that, I love it. That pack looks like an anchor. I like my gear simple. I guess if I was young, it would be fine.

[@SigfridSWE]

Mystery Ranch are big in the tactical (militairy) + buschcrafting communitys. Its also been a popular brand among backpackers doing the "asian trip" vagabonding and traveling for a year around the world and living at hostels.

[@floridabowhunter]

That mystery ranch bag looks EPIC. Super informative video, thanks!

[@tonymartens2332]

Two of my favorites, great to see both of you together

[@gumbi8989]

Cool seeing that prototype backpack from Mystery ranch. Great company.

[@SergeantFunkDan]

Just gold collabs. more please

[@TerryYoungOutdoors]

Dan, I was just in Custer SP last week. Check out Sylvan Lake. It's breathtaking. I wish I could have gotten to meet you. Have fun!

[@seedmole]

Man, I got my hands on a mummy-shape Ether Light XT from sea to summit and it was so comfortable but my arms just had nowhere to be while on it. Just put in an order for a regular rectangular one and I'm so excited for it. Adds only a few hundred grams to expand my possible sleeping positions from like maybe one or two to countless, seems totally worth it.

[@Gamerhog2022]

Bridger 45l comes out this spring. I'm looking at that or the 50l

[@DanielOutdoors]

Totally agree on spending on your sleep system.

[@nicolehardy6020]

Hi love the idea of the backpack. What is the name of this pack? Thankyou

[@n20863]

Whoa!!! The Mystery Ranch Manzeer!

[@howardjackman3242]

Eric's awesome!! I love my Grayl also!

[@00JesusFreak0]

I also have the Mystery Ranch Bridger 55! Mine looks like it was probably an earlier prototype (different color, different front components). It's a fantastic bag though. It's crazy light and the newly developed yoke system is really comfortable. I'm very excited to see it come on the market.

[@gumbi8989]

When did you get it and where?

[@00JesusFreak0]

@@gumbi8989 The product designer that developed the pack gave it to me this spring. It was an early prototype that wasn't quite the correct size, coming in at 47 liters instead of 55, so they had an extra prototype. I work on their production floor sewing packs.

[@gumbi8989]

@@00JesusFreak0 that is so sick…..dude, so you work in Bozeman? I thought about applying there but was kinda nervous cause I really don’t know what I would do. Just wanted to be around like minded people I guess that like the out doors.

[@00JesusFreak0]

@@gumbi8989 Yeah I work here in Bozeman! Are you also in Bozeman?? If you are looking for a community of outdoors centered folks, then you should definitely think of applying. If you want to give sewing a shot, they train people who don't have experience, but a bunch of departments are hiring at the moment too.

[@NinerK]

Thanks for the video Dan, Eric is awesome, love Epic Trails

[@jrreckless1]

I’ve been looking into either the tiger wall UL 2 or tiger wall UL 2 platinum. I don’t mind spending the extra money if it’s actually worth the platinum price. Would love to hear some opinions thanks

[@70h4nn35]

No top vents = can be a condensation nightmare. Fly seems close to the net = wet sleeping bag. Fly sets up last = wet inner tent when setting up in rain. Doesn’t seem storm worthy at all. It has zero appeal to me.

[@_68niou1]

Go with Dan's new tent the Mountain Hardwear Stratos UL 2. It beats the Tiger Wall.

[@70h4nn35]

@@_68niou1 it has the same flaws. Don’t get it either

[@_68niou1]

@@70h4nn35 I already have it and the bulk of your fears are unfounded. It's very weather worthy. You can even set up the fly first.

[@DonP_is_lostagain]

That spoon or spork is half of a Sprong setup. It comes with both a spork side and spoon side, and you can connect them for storage, or reverse the connection and they become tongs. I've got a few of them from when I got in on the Kickstarter for it. They're really useful.

[@jenniferbarron2317]

Love to see yall collaborating! 2 of my favorite channel s! NICE☺

[@Mscherishrain]

I love epic trials! Awesome video

[@Jim.Zellner]

Great video with new gear ideas. Fun to see you and Eric Hansen in the same video.

[@navelaviator18]

It would be nice to have a list of all the gear Eric shows us in this video. The gear list in the description is all Dan's gear.

[@michaelkork6773]

Yeah I went looking for that and didn’t find it to my surprise

[@recoblade1465]

He has gear reviews on all the gear on his channel som of it he has not done yet the sleep system and bag is new

[@stevewright2241]

Before Mystery Ranch the owner Dana Gleason had another Backpack company called Dana Designs. I'm a huge fan of Dana Designs. I'm a proud owner of the Astralplane only a 114L in size.

[@kdavis4910]

Good video Dan. Look at you interviewing celebrities.

[@jeromebullard6123]

There are concerning reviews of the Bridger about comfort. Those reviews are stopping me from getting it. Looking at the tearraframe 50.

[@jordansailors7560]

Try rolling the rain fly the opposite direction so that the lip is underneath, So that the rain can't puddle up or catch in the wind.

[@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker]

Hey Dan great idea.

[@Doc_Watson]

Regarding the minimal TP situation.... Remember, leaves of three let it be. ;-)

[@johncheeseman6764]

Dan, what is the name of the trail you and Eric did in Custer state park

[@r.preston5067]

What kind of camera gear does he bring? :)

[@dexterdeiparine5913]

Good day sir! What is the size of this backpack?

[@tombarber860]

The gear list links are incorrect. Not showing what this video demonstrated.

[@gumbi8989]

I think Big Agnes replaced the Q-Core SLX with the Rapide sleeping pad, I’ve looked a lot of places,and can’t find it; not even on their website.

[@markalmeida6771]

What camera bag insert do you and Eric use? Thanks.

[@_68niou1]

Still waiting on that Strato review. :) A lil recap of this trip would be good too. Eric seems like a great hiking partner.

[@beauturner5755]

There's ultra light and then there's lack of preparation! Lolol I'm claiming ultra light next time I forget something 😂

[@OffTheBeatenPot]

As ever, loving your stuff Dan. I really enjoyed this one.

[@alpineearth]

I would say 90 percent of the tents I see here in the Rockies in Canada are Big Agnes.

[@ThisIsUnused]

Personal opinion, Nemo does the zipper relief slits better. BA is, of course, always good. I'm just a hardcore Nemo fan with their spoon shaped bags. I was considering a BA Tiger Wall but decided on the Nemo Hornet 2P instead. Did I mention I'm a Nemo guy? LOL

[@tryagainjenn]

Need that mystery ranch bag!

[@hoser7706]

Always entertaining and genuine. Thanks for the laughs and vids. Good job selli g us on those salad bars…🤣🤣

[@anthonyd9984]

When is that mystery ranch pack going to be available?!

[@sijbalofara]

Whats the weight of the backpack?

[@Roddo731]

Really intrigued by that pack, but when I clicked on the link that’s not what it’s showing me...maybe because you said it’s so new?

[@atomicpsych0]

How much does that mystery ranch bag weigh?

[@jeffreykellett8660]

That looks brilliant

[@InsaneBlizz]

there's always that goal to lighten your pack and if you do get it to a sub 10lb base weight then you have made it to ultralight. I currently have a 15-16lb base weight and happy with that weight

[@pattarapongnakharangkul7337]

What jacket that he wear in orange color

[@DoYerBest]

One time I set up my Tigerwall ul2 facing the wrong direction in a storm and it just about folded in half on me. I had to hold it up from the inside with my feet, lol

[@lukesb3025]

What is Eric’s arcteryx jacket?

[@marcmazzella3223]

Anyone know what the model Arcteryx jacket that Eric is wearing?

[@ursulaanne]

Ultralight vs lack of preparation haha love that

[@ByronBanasiak]

ayyye! nice video. cool camp site! 😎

[@makanaokalanichong808]

I use the mystery ranch terraplane.

[@StoryAlsoRhymes]

Great Video. What was his weight?

[@hyperion848]

5:08 EXACTLYYY

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

Mystery Ranch is all I buy now. I'm up to 3 packs and EDC their briefcase. I'm up for another pack now. Was going to get a 65L Stein, but I'll look into that Bridger. NINJA EDIT: Okay, now I'm fienin' for that Bridger! 😍

[@FrontlineLLC]

Grayl is a game changer.

[@sigmamale6128]

Video starts @7:40

[@noodles.dumplings.kimchi2878]

I want the 55 liter bag it’s 🔥

[@error_json]

Dan I just realized you spelled Eric Hanson as "Eric Hansen" in the description haha

[@joshyakos7751]

I went on a 30 mile trip last week and saw a guy on the trail with the same pack! I was like “ What the HECK is that double chest strap😂!?

[@_68niou1]

Several companies make packs with more of a vest suspension system. Six Moon Designs is one that comes to mind.

[@captdoug]

Is that an insect or a drone at about 5 minutes in?

[@elnifflarsen]

Drone

[@dennisbird]

That spoon looks like one half of Sprongs by Merkwares

[@g.g.hochstetler2286]

So this is a commercial for Big Agnes. Shilling with the best of them.

[@jet436]

Marketing the Decathlon down jacket but always sporting the mountain hardwear ghost. Which is it?

[@BacktotheOutdoors]

2:26 this can be mitigated by a different rolling technique.

[@_68niou1]

Please elaborate.

[@BacktotheOutdoors]

@@_68niou1 - I’ve noticed that if you try to start and control the roll in such a way that gathers the fabric as low as possible, more of the fabric will end up near the latch.

[@_68niou1]

@@BacktotheOutdoors Cool tip thanks!

[@rodrigosilveira4360]

Why he carried the tent outside the backpack?

[@samfisher1573]

I hope Dan gave old mate one of his many pillows that he takes 😂

[@StephsHealthMatters]

EPIC Adventures

[@RoyceKitts]

Fun to see Eric Hansen!

[@guitarhiker4449]

Super salad bars yummy!! OMG!! LMAO!! why not right??!!