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Undeniably THE BEST Backpacking Gear TODAY!
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*Gear in this video:*
EE Enigma: https://geni.us/srRoWkA
EE Revelation: https://geni.us/MZKkt
Zpacks Duplex: https://geni.us/B3HtK36
NeoAir NXT: https://geni.us/5Zvb1Q
GG Mariposa: https://geni.us/WewryE
ULA Circuit: https://geni.us/LlHmq
HMG Southwest: https://geni.us/rBgD
MSR Pocket Rocket: https://geni.us/AxBxp
BRS 3000T: https://geni.us/TDyoDU
Cnoc Vecto: https://geni.us/CXGe
NB10000: https://geni.us/ptM4Xm
Thermodrop: https://geni.us/A1cHuzz
NU25: https://geni.us/ldPZ
Bogler Trowel: https://geni.us/VUndA
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Right on. In the past I did a bunch of alpine style winter camping, usually solo. I haven’t been out in two decades. I’ve still got all my gear. I’m going thru it to get back out there. I did buy a big Angus 3 season copper tent for a hunt that didn’t happen. Still gotta try that out. Your vids have got me jones’n.
Im surprised you didnt mention the slingfin tents
The one thing no gear review channel or website is talking about though, is the disparity of brands between locations. I lived in Australia, and I live in France now. And this is not the same gear as from the US… Australia and New Zealand have their own brands, some very good like Macpac and Sea to Summit. Europe has its own brands too. And there’s many american and canadian brands that you do not or almost do not find in Europe. Hell, with Brexit, I now have trouble finding british brands like Montane… And american websites DO NOT ship to Europe. They want you to buy only the gear they sell in their european stores, if they exist. Same thing with Aussie and kiwi brands. Macpac for example has insane tents and jackets, my favorites, but you do not find them here in France… And if I’m looking at your channel, or a great website like OutdoorGearLab, more than half the stuff I’m seeing reviewed is not available in Europe… Such a shame.
Then you haven’t done your research or you’re meh at it because this is hardly… hardly… the "best" gear.
This a video about the most popular backpacking gear with thru hikers, not the best backpacking gear out today.
I have traded my NU25 now for a RovyVon Aurora A8. It’s lighter (17.8g naked, 23g with attachments), brighter (650 lum), and more versatile. It’s a tiny flashlight instead of a headlamp but it has many ways to attach it including a pen style clip, keyring attachment, and multiple magnetic attachment points. I clip it to my hat brim when I want to use it like a head lamp. But it also has a black light, amber lamp mode, and red flashing or stable modes. Water resistant and USB-C chargeable. Well featured and worth the switch IMO. Check it out if you haven’t already! #notSponsored
WHY THE UNGODLY AMOUNT OF BASS?!!!! you made my windows move with those bass inserts. pls stop adding unnecesarily high amount of bass….
Every video on this channel basically an ad at this point. Most of the videos on this whole site feel like ads lately.
It *pays to do your homework. 👍👍
Dude, you’re amazing! Cheers!
I have an enlightened enigma and I cannot stand the pad straps. What’s wrong with them is that they are asymmetrical. They have a female clip and a male clip on the patch drop when it should have been both female and female and male and male and the opposite on the quilt meaning if you put the strap on the wrong way you wouldn’t have to flip it. I also have an REI magma quilt and I much prefer that one.
can you please review the new Peak Design outdoor bags?
Those Sawyer bags have got to be the single worst design on the market. I use a pump filter these days but there was a time that I used those bags and just stopped even trying. Once I got a couple inches of water in them I just stood them up and dumped water in them from my cupped hands. Most of it missed and it still filled faster that way than trying to hold it under the water.
Check out Garage Grown Gear: https://geni.us/m2tzeVo
*Gear in this video:*
EE Enigma: https://geni.us/4j7JTY
EE Revelation: https://geni.us/6Ah53B9
Zpacks Duplex: https://geni.us/2XJ7eHh
NeoAir NXT: https://geni.us/LZXyE
GG Mariposa: https://geni.us/xubzokG
ULA Circuit: https://geni.us/GBhY1r
HMG Southwest: https://geni.us/WBnrkR
MSR Pocket Rocket: https://geni.us/v2Yi
BRS 3000T: https://geni.us/wPgXB
Cnoc Vecto: https://geni.us/BcBpB
NB10000: https://geni.us/uVqBML
Thermodrop: https://geni.us/BGs5
NU25: https://geni.us/3ThMg
Bogler Trowel: https://geni.us/evIJfd
"Best?" Sales numbers have almost nothing to do with "best." Ask a thru-hiker, "What if money were no obstacle; what gear would you choose?" Western Mountaineering bag, Durston tent and LiteAF pack would likely be best. Stoves might not have a best, since most thru hikers probably don’t carry stoves. GG 1/8" pad. Alpha-Direct and Astroman hoodies. EE Copperfield wind jacket/pants. GG-poles. MLD Ultra food-bag. Yes, CNOC, NBS10k, Original NB-25, Bogler, Polished bowl spoon, Bic-lighter.
I have a question for you. Since backpacks absorb water, since they typically aren’t waterproof, can it be said that it’s better to carry a backpack cover, which would shed water better? My own rudimentary backyard experiments show that my backpack can gain 20 ounces of water weight, but my backpack cover, which weighs 4 ounces, only gains 2 ounces of water, so that’s saving 14 ounces. Obviously, that would only apply for rainy trails like the AT and not so much for the CDT, but am I missing something? I’ve never seen this addressed. Thanks, love your channel.
Would you still want a closed foot box if you’re layering the quilt on top of a sleeping bag for colder weather?
NORDA 001. Expensive but durable
If you purchase based on what’s popular, you’ll likely have an adequate time and likely avoid a bad time, yet you may be missing the best possible options which are just over the horizon. But like living on the bleeding edge, there’s risk in that.
Hmmm… The Z Packs would NOT suit me. I like my Tarptent Notch Li. I’m SURE it would be fine in a freak snowstorm and tehDuplex would not..
And the Duplex stupid DOORS! Who signed that tent?? Where is the vestibule?? The inner tent?? Aaaarrrggghhh!
Does popularity really reflect quality& durability and comfort ? You mentioned yourself you moved away from the sleeping pad, i think that alot of choices are influenced not by how good the stuff really is but also by ppl showing of and compromising comfort to save a few grams, sure the gear is very good but there is arguably better choices depending on what its ment to withstand in your personal use, like the tent, noone would bring that to cold rainy weather in snow.
Just some thoughts
2023 AT NOBO here. I used the duplex tent, neoair pad (wide) as per your results. I used both EE quilts. A 20 degree Enigma with closed foot box was my cold weather quilt – a 40 degree Revelation for the majority of the trail. Didn’t really need it during the summer but it is easy to hang a leg out to be cool on warm nights. And going with nothing did not seem safe to me. Also used two packs. Winter was a Granite Gear 60L crown vic (old model) – extremely comfortable with a 30 pound load and the extra volume of winter stuff. Zpacks Arc Haul 50L for summer. Actually wore this out – straps and belt became loose and wouldnt stay tight at the end. Oh and the BRS stove. Winter base wight was about 17 pounds. Summer was 14.5 pounds. My best advice — you can do the AT no matter your specifics but to complete it all you need is tons of desire! Get on and give it a try. The worst that can happen is that you won’t finish. But it will change your life if you can. Hike On!
Your research and approach to backcountry is unmatched. Really appreciate the deep numbers and math that backs up your own experiences
Marketing!! People make millions at it
Crazy how the mariposa is so popular, most people I met on my thru didn’t love it and had some kind of shoulder pain. Dumped it myself too.
Not true. Thru hikers hike from town to town as fast as they can. Their montra is to imbrace the suck. If you watch their videos, they suffer a lot. True backpackers go out to enjoy themselves. They need gear that repells the suck, light weight, effecive and comfortable. Thru hikers focus on light weight to cover miles, not to enjoy camp. Backpacker enjoy the camp and the hike. Proper gear for the whole expirence. Thru hikers gear up for a totally different purpose. If you want to enjoy backpacking, get gear designed for what your goal is. I’m also not going to wear a professional swimmers swimsuit. Hahaha
Do you still use durston kakwa 55 over Mariposa?
After 60 plus years of camping I finally found the best one for me. You would have a hard time on your hands if you tried to take my Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear 25 liter pack from me. To quote a famous , fables , person , it’s just right. Sadly it is not available anymore. I’m a weekday ( Not weekend ) camper and retired.
NOPE! Thru-Hiker’s gear is ONLY the best for Thru-Hikers and Thru-hikers make up less than ~0.01% of the total backpackers of the past 5 years. The best sleeping bag for a TH is not the best for a weekend warrior!
El Coyote quilts are pretty sweet. 900 fill, custom overstuff options. The deciding factor for me was custom orders can be received in 2 to 3 weeks instead of 2 to 3 months.
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The majority of what you’re saying is wrong.
such bs
it’s all marketing
you are hyping then that’s what people buy
also garage grown?? everything there is available at independent manufacturer sites for the same price
you are making a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist
The best gear isn’t necessarily what a though hiker buys, but what a through hiker buys again.
Osprey Exos for me. It’s comfortable, light enough, and sturdy. I use a relatively cheap tent-North Face Storm break It’s tough but heavy. I split it up with my kids and we each have about two pounds. As they get bigger I will use my pyramid and let them use the Storm Break. Whatever works for you. We are only out a few days a year so this has worked for the last four years.
The most skilled hikers are trailblazing the northern Taiga or tundra. That’s the real pros. 30-40 days unsupported and not a single one of these items is in the backpack.
what is that black frayed sweated you are wearing in the video?
Gossamer gear. The best backpacks and best tents. Why didn’t you review them. They pioneered ultralight backpacking
Spend some time trying out everything you can, can’t trust these influencers.
Olympus is probably the most underrated camera for ultra back packing
What’s the map app at 7:15?
Macpac is where it is at. Hardy, best fit, highest loads. On mountains, bush & Antartica.
Your hat?! Love it. Who makes it?
The Zpacks might suffer from sunk cost fallacy. Regular hikers who paid so much for their tent will likely report to love it more than they otherwise would.
Your survey of thru hikers is valid, but taking sales data from Garage Grown Gear is not, IMHO. GGG is a fine store and one I use, but the range of products they stock is limited. Limited to fine products from reputable companies, to be sure, but limited nonetheless. It could well be that there are some other outstanding brands and products that they don’t sell.
Good intel, thank you! Have you thought of looking into sleeping bag liners? I’ve been used since the 90’s. Especially if your sleep bag is down.$$$
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What sleeping pad do you prefer?
This is largely BS. Just because a particular piece of gear is used by the most people it in no way indicates that that piece of gear is the best choice for YOU! Otherwise everyone would wear Nike sneakers drive Ford pickups and drink Bud Light. But they don’t. When I was on the Camino de Santiago in Spain most people were wearing hiking boots. No way I’m wearing hiking boots!
One thing we learn from the video is that people are rich in US. Here in Spain you are lucky if you find ONE person who’s not using all Decathlon equipment