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@macbrookepro Ай бұрын

I cannot stress enough how much we would enjoy content about your various interests. I think you’re the coolest, and Would love to see Earthship content and whatever else your getting into!

@eric_hanson Ай бұрын

aww shucks, thank you so much! Well, some of those videos will come in time. I think I felt some pressure in my first year to keep things almost exclusively about backpacking related stuff. But I'm glad to hear you're interested in other things!

@HunterJE Ай бұрын

Since you mentioned the Govee thermometer, I have a "non-backpacking gear that you have for backpacking used for non-backpacking" story of one of those saving my ass, had power out for a stretch after a big storm recently and had the presence of mind to dig out my govee from the backpacking stash and toss it in my fridge door when the power went out, which means even though I was past the official excess-of-caution hours recommendation for throwing away all your perishables I was able to look at the graph and see that it had never gone above safe cold storage temps. Avoided throwing away more than the device's price worth of perfectly good food there so a definite win!

@eric_hanson Ай бұрын

Yeah I bet you saved a ton of money! Great use case!

@iamsarahshu Ай бұрын

I also have been storing mine in the freezer when not backpacking! We tend to lose power a few times in the winter so I am hoping it will save me like it saved you!

@davidcooper8390 Ай бұрын

Eric, thanks for sharing your adventures and time with all of us. Look forward to hearing about your Patagonia trip.

@penpalhashobbies Ай бұрын

I was just thinking to myself that I hadn’t seen a video from you in a while, so I was happy to see this pop up! Glad to hear Patagonia was a good trip. Cheers!

@petercruz1993 Ай бұрын

I love to see this guy test Hillebergs. They’re on another level when it comes to snow camping. You can get the Nallo which is huge and it’s only 2kg/ 4lbs

@eric_hanson Ай бұрын

This is true! One time I was camping in Sweden with a friend who had a Hilleberg tent, we got caught in a surprise winter storm. His tent held up just fine while mine wilted pathetically (granted it was exceptionally brutal wind). I've never had one of my own but I would love a 4 lb Hilleberg tent!

@petercruz1993 Ай бұрын

@ ah that’s awesome! I’d love for them to reach out and give you one. They last for a lifetime if taken care of. Bomb proof and great for chilling out inside of during a storm. The Nallo is a no groaner imo. It’s much larger than their others and is still one of the lightest. You can cook in the vestibule too. Also I love your videos. You seem like a good dude

@paulvogel6303 Ай бұрын

I also use the radix 57 for winter backpacking, also, if you don’t have a 4-season tent, if you can, choose a camp site lower and non-exposed. Maybe in the woods. Pile snow around the edge to keep wind out of the bottom where your sleeping and it keeps the wind from shaking the tent as much.

@ReubenAustin-s7v Ай бұрын

Eric, thank you for highlighting places in South America. My wife and I live in SA and we agree it's worth the trip to visit these places. Thanks for the excellent video!

@GarrettOutdoors Ай бұрын

Mystery Ranch will be missed greatly by the hunting community.

@nelsonraley Ай бұрын

did they shut down????

@Jedwoods Ай бұрын

@@nelsonraleyYeti bought out the company, they're keeping Mystery Ranch for the military and fire contracts, everything else is being subsumed into the Yeti brand

@eric_hanson Ай бұрын

@@nelsonraley They are not shut down. But MR was bought by Yeti and it's unclear what's going to happen. Mystery Ranch has a robust military pack division and I wouldn't be shocked if that was Yeti's motivation to buying the company and they'll phase out the rest of the consumer goods. But we're still probably a year away from really seeing what Yeti will do with Mystery Ranch.

@ChavsADV Ай бұрын

I think it’s the end of MR. Yeti is one of those companies that gobbles up smaller companies and turns their products into a cheap profit machine. Their overpriced cups are literally no better than any other brand. Their coolers are no better than coolers half the price.

@layne4376 Ай бұрын

I’m not convinced they get rid of their hunting packs. And I suspect their hiking packs will simply be rebranded as a yeti.

@BrandiB-y4n Ай бұрын

Just got some of the Brynje “fishnet” baselayers (along with some alpha baselayers as well) and WOW. I’m surprised so far! They are WEIRDLY warm (the Brynje). Haven’t had a chance to put it to use in the field, but we are going hiking over Christmas so I’m definitely going to take them and see. We keep our house frigid though and I felt oddly warm with them on! My husband sweats terribly so I got him a Brynje top and we will see if it helps him to not be soaked. I’ve heard great things!

@boyang234 Ай бұрын

Off to check out your recs, but if you have a chance you should go hiking in Taiwan! The Taroko Gorge is worth the plane ride, plus all the good food. You'll find the hiking community there really friendly with some different challenges in terms of gear!

@kristymoore7052 Ай бұрын

Air travel camping/backpacking/hotel logistics are crazy, but very doable. I’ve managed, but yes, needed the expensive rental car that sits idle at the trailhead on those days. Great vid!

@AlysonHale-du2hf Ай бұрын

Patagonia is absolutely beautiful - the weather is extremely changeable though. I'd love to go back .Really useful video .

@eric_hanson Ай бұрын

It's one of the most beautiful places on the planet! I love it so much.

@andreasweber7828 Ай бұрын

Honestly, the Dagger has been my tent of choice in rough conditions. Not that I would have huge pile of tents to choose from but my ultralights aren’t compatible when the tough gets going. The Dagger ( pre-Osmo ) has been abused but it’s asking for more. Every time

@jmcguire6783 Ай бұрын

I hope you do a review on the new -5 degree zenbivy system!

@antistaticandi Ай бұрын

Ahhhhh! I'm super into Earthships too!! I would watch any and all content you ever make about Earthships.

@jasonmiles8974 Ай бұрын

Love the Q and A. Thank you for all you do.

@rocky107304 Ай бұрын

You're a great teacher for all ages, young to old, on getting out and backpacking on the trail! Thanks so much for sharing your experience and knowledge with us! All the best of success to you!

@donniebel Ай бұрын

Would be interesting to see your take on fishnet base layers. From my experience, it depends on how much one sweats; if one sweats heavily like myself it is an absolute game changer and by far the best way to go. Just understand it is the first layer of a system that will continue to move moisture away from you. For example, I avoid 100% merino layers because I can easily saturate them and they do not dry well after that (merino/synthetic blend are better but less than ideal). Alpaca is far superior for me. Alpha fabric mid layers also work well. In either case, a highly breathable but wind blocking shell then has to top it off. For a person like myself, Goretex (or any similar) always fails miserably because with any level of exertion they wet out from the inside. Like a sleep system (I’m a huge long time fan of ZenBivy), it’s the parts working together that make the whole function well.

@eric_hanson Ай бұрын

This is helpful! Yeah I've got a winter trip coming up and I'm curious about fishnets. This is a good way to think about it.

@burningember8253 Ай бұрын

could you please try the rapid raft?! i was really interested in it because its a 4 pound backpacking boat, but hadn't seen many reviews, and i trust your gear reviews!

@Almedius76 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the geartrade tip...I like what I see (+the rest of your great content)

@eric_hanson Ай бұрын

It's a good place to browse if you need to buy something really pricey. I bought a -20F winter sleeping bag for $250, normally $900 and it had been used only once and was in perfect condition!

@BackcountryExposure Ай бұрын

I’m unsatisfied… jokes! Can’t wait for the Patagonia content

@eric_hanson Ай бұрын

I'm so sorry random internet commenter!

@Modo.Aventura Ай бұрын

Argentina ❤ best country to do trekking

@NorthWoodsWalks Ай бұрын

Hey Eric! I also wrote a few hikes for Backpacker back in the 2010's, including Dolly Sods in West Virginia as well as a few hikes up here in Maine. Keep it up!

@aqua.scape69 Ай бұрын

Eric man, I love your channel. I obviously followed you when you hosted Backpacking TV. Love your content and the experience you bring to the backpacking community. Yea man, feel free to branch out with your content. We’d love to hear about other areas you’re interested in. Thank you for sharing your experience in Patagonia. 🙌🙌

@eric_hanson Ай бұрын

You're here from the way back! Thank you!

@maxstussi Ай бұрын

im so stoked for the Pati vids!

@eric_hanson Ай бұрын

I have 80% confidence you will enjoy them!

@paulvogel6303 Ай бұрын

Mystery ranch is great for me I feel like a light frameless backpack isn’t good for more than 20 pounds, and a mystery ranch type bag actually feels lighter when there’s more weight. I go with my gf and usually carry a lot of her stuff and I end up at 30 pounds with food and water.

@TylerMak Ай бұрын

Can't wait for the Patagonia videos Eric! I'm going to Patagonia, The Lakes District & Easter Island in February and doing most of the hikes that you did as well as some of the other parks. I didn't realize that you also went to NAU (I went mostly for the skiing).

@eric_hanson Ай бұрын

Amazing. Sounds like a great trip! Lumberjack fo life!

@ngsm10 Ай бұрын

Amazing to know you came to Patagonia. I'm wondering how was your experience with lightweight gear, as the wind here doesn't allow you to compromise much in terms of sturdiness and readiness for rain and snow. We don't get many of the brands you guys have in the US over here, but the learnings from your channel have been super helpful to me to improve my gear.

@eric_hanson Ай бұрын

I chose to bring my beefiest 2P tent and it still only barely survived!

@ngsm10 Ай бұрын

@@eric_hanson thanks! If I may ask about clothing - did your typical clothing system worked or did you have to add anything extra or change something?

@HealingTrek Ай бұрын

Now that are no longer sponsored by them. Would you still recommend a mystery ranch Bridger 65 for a thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail? Thank you.

@TheEightiethTarget Ай бұрын

You are my favorite "mystery ranch pack justifier we have at home". haha In a world where most of the pack space seems to trend hard to the ultralight, or hard to the 'heavy duty but also heavy', a lot of the MR civilian outdoor, hunting, and EDC line struck a fine balance right in the middle of weight/performance/price. Especially with the way the adjustable futura yoke and strap design worked on (many) of their bags - NOBODY else has that. I agree it will be a crying shame (dare I say, a downright travesty) to have them discontinue all of these packs. Although perhaps their civ line up could use a little bit of a trim, and an occasional re-design/design update... But otherwise... I also hope, if they are kept, they aren't totally redesigned into "lifestyle brand wear" by Yeti... lol

@thenorthend Ай бұрын

Hi Eric, love your videos! This might be off topic, but I work for Jackson's convenience stores, and I know in my area right now, with the rewards, you can get 1-liter Smart Water bottles for $1.00. I know they have stores in Arizona, but I'm not sure where. Probably, all the major cities. In my area, they run about $3.50. I'm just a cashier, but hey, save some money!

@Mike_Blanda Ай бұрын

Super cool video man! Been a minute but love the personal touch as always :)

@MrSportdiver Ай бұрын

Thank you for the great video! Much appreciated!

@eric_hanson Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@paul_hikiing_outdoor Ай бұрын

Hi Eric. Great video. If you have time, take a look the nu27 headlamp.

@anthonyradtke4714 Ай бұрын

i do let the algorithm play videos in the background... and as my wife and i have recently gotten into short backpacking trips.. we do sometimes give you free views with high engagement without even seeing the video haha.

@weetodaman Ай бұрын

Unhinged title for a Q&A lol.

@eric_hanson Ай бұрын

It's all in good fun. Hopefully others see it that way!

@weetodaman Ай бұрын

@eric_hanson I'm not mad about it lol.

@BackcountryExposure Ай бұрын

I’d like to see someone purchase the consumer side of MR and continue that legacy. But sometimes a brand just goes by the wayside and isn’t part of the market anymore. Remember Dana Designs? Gary Fisher bikes?

@eric_hanson Ай бұрын

I hope it endures! Dana Designs basically became Mystery Ranch, same guy.

@manueldelgado5336 Ай бұрын

Nice video Eric! Thanks for answering all those questions. Would love for Yeti to continue with public bags for backpackers, which seems a bit possible with the new bags they released, but who knows. Also, what jacket are you wearing in this video from Outdoor?

@eric_hanson Ай бұрын

I really hope Mystery Ranch keeps making backpacking packs. It's kind of all a mystery (heyo) at the moment. And the black jacket is the Outdoor Vitals Vario. It's a wonderful jacket! alnk.to/dWdemwP

@manueldelgado5336 Ай бұрын

@ definitely hope that too! 😂. Thanks for the jacket! Will try to get one when there are discounts

@needtokeepwalking Ай бұрын

So sad I didn't send my question. Who is the influence for your hair styles, you or your partner, or do you have a great hairdresser. Or do you just copy DB, no not Dan becker but David Beckham.

@kristirauckis Ай бұрын

Hehe. I love this. I started cutting his hair during Covid and haven’t stopped. We did a crazy haircut for a Viking party and ever since then we kept playing with various styles. I’m having a blast 🤣🙌🏻

@anthonyrstrawbridge Ай бұрын

Is there a natural wool having a unique warmth measured to be eight times warmer than lambswool and also without lanolin so it does not trigger the same allergies as most wool can and is lightweight, soft, and is popular for pain relief in chronic conditions such as arthritis?

@HorizonHikes Ай бұрын

Maybe I’m new here but what did you do in television? I work in camera dept and I’ve noticed quite a lot of overlap in the lifestyle of film and backpacking

@manueldelgado5336 Ай бұрын

About cameras, which would you recommend for beginners, for shooting photos mainly? I have been looking at a Sony A6400, or some from Canon or Nikon, but don’t know which ones are good for photos of landscapes.

@briankay0357 Ай бұрын

What is an equivalent backpack to the Bridger 65L?

@RazielSoulreaver-v2n Ай бұрын

my backpack fits on the floor of the trailer that is hitched to my Snowcat .... actually it fits in between the heater and twin bunk next to the head

@eric_hanson Ай бұрын

ha! Well that's one way to do winter travel!

@amigatommy7 Ай бұрын

My frame pack is about 80 liters. If it does not fit I could not carry it anyway.

@ChrisSunHwa Ай бұрын

Yay! New video!

@eric_hanson Ай бұрын

You waited patiently, thank you!

@ChrisSunHwa Ай бұрын

@@eric_hanson Thank YOU! Merry Christmas to you and your wife! 🎄

@Ryan-sx5fb Ай бұрын

How can I get my hands on one the Zenbivy -5 degree quilts? I have heard all this hype about the company, but have not seen ANY reviews, videos, etc. on anything within those temperatures. I live in an area where we are within the -20 to 10 degree Fahrenheit range for a good 7 months out of the year. I am highly skeptical of these bags and am not willing to purchase one until it is proven worthy.

@JarradShaw Ай бұрын

❤

@jjmcwill2007 Ай бұрын

Would you consider publishing your itinerary? Hoping to go in 2 years.

@eric_hanson Ай бұрын

For the whole trip? Or just where we camped in El Chalten / Glaciers National Park?

@Micksoffthings Ай бұрын

what if I watch at two time speed? does it count as the same view time?

@paulvogel6303 Ай бұрын

Don’t get the BRIDGER. get the radix, the cup holders on the bridger are soooooo tiny. Really good otherwise but it’s a dealbreaker for me.

@JoeBlack1371 Ай бұрын

👍

@Greg_Jones Ай бұрын

Four season tent? Mine isn't even usable for four months a year unless it's unusually cold. It's might be a three month tent......definitely NOT four seasons.

@Frankybeanselevators Ай бұрын

It's strange when someone says they went hiking in Patagonia, it's a huge area most of which is desert and steppes and not mountainous at all, Can you get more specific? It's like if someone says they hiked the western United States.. Like ok that doesn't tell me anything.

@eric_hanson Ай бұрын

fair point! I went to El Chalten and Torres Del Paine. But yeah, Patagonia is massive!

@ChrisSunHwa Ай бұрын

Eric, if you don't mind my asking, is your (very unjust) record affecting your ability to travel to other countries? It makes me so mad that you were treated that way.

@eric_hanson Ай бұрын

So far it has not impacted me in that way. I do wonder if it will if I ever apply for a work visa in another country. That's where I could really see it coming in to play.

@ChrisSunHwa Ай бұрын

@@eric_hanson Thank you for the response. I know it doesn't change anything to say this, but I really am so sorry that happened to you. I'm glad to hear it hasn't caused any further problems. 🙏