Favorite Backpacking Gear 2017
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Date: 2020-08-18
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Michel
I hike and ski mostly back country off trail, exploring the Cape Breton Highlands (part of the Appalachian mountain range) near where I live in Nova Scotia Canada One of my favourite pieces of gear are my Goretex gaiters. They protect my ankles form rocks, branches, dead tree limbs, or any debris, prevent mud from getting into my boots when hiking in the bogs, offer good protection from ticks, in winter they keep snow off my socks, ski pants and out of my boots; plus, I never have to stop to tie my shoe laces. They help keep my feet warm in Winter and breath well enough that my feet don't get hot during the Summer months. I don't use them when hiking or skiing trails, but never go in the bush without them.
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I hike and ski mostly back country off trail, exploring the Cape Breton Highlands (part of the Appalachian mountain range) near where I live in Nova Scotia Canada One of my favourite pieces of gear are my Goretex gaiters. They protect my ankles form rocks, branches, dead tree limbs, or any debris, prevent mud from getting into my boots when hiking in the bogs, offer good protection from ticks, in winter they keep snow off my socks, ski pants and out of my boots; plus, I never have to stop to tie my shoe laces. They help keep my feet warm in Winter and breath well enough that my feet don't get hot during the Summer months. I don't use them when hiking or skiing trails, but never go in the bush without them.
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John
Nice video I particularly like the first part of it when you mentioned you're a side sleeper. I am currently bicycle touring Ohio and I have two sleeping mats but they look a little bulky on the back of my bike rack. I've been giving a lot of thought to the neolite thermarest you mentioned or the helinox collapsible lightweight cot. You really can't put a price on sleep. I actually slept it one of the hostiles called uncle Johnny's and Johnson City Tennessee I did not hike the trail but I was bicycle touring and I just use the hostel(s. I just want to add a little more to my initial comment. that's a nice magnifying glass you have.
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Nice video I particularly like the first part of it when you mentioned you're a side sleeper. I am currently bicycle touring Ohio and I have two sleeping mats but they look a little bulky on the back of my bike rack. I've been giving a lot of thought to the neolite thermarest you mentioned or the helinox collapsible lightweight cot. You really can't put a price on sleep. I actually slept it one of the hostiles called uncle Johnny's and Johnson City Tennessee I did not hike the trail but I was bicycle touring and I just use the hostel(s. I just want to add a little more to my initial comment. that's a nice magnifying glass you have.
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Harley
I always want to know more about how vlogging hikers are getting the footage - the gear, the techniques, etc. The minutiae of that is as important and interesting to me as for the rest of the gear - why that piece of gear was chosen and how it is being used. More of that kind of information is great - everything from avoiding your arm going dead while holding out your selfie stick to editing techniques and focusing on telling your story, and knowing when to film and when to just put one foot down after another. Thanks your great commentary.
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I always want to know more about how vlogging hikers are getting the footage - the gear, the techniques, etc. The minutiae of that is as important and interesting to me as for the rest of the gear - why that piece of gear was chosen and how it is being used. More of that kind of information is great - everything from avoiding your arm going dead while holding out your selfie stick to editing techniques and focusing on telling your story, and knowing when to film and when to just put one foot down after another. Thanks your great commentary.
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Bill
Bags? Hot, cold, hot, cold, hot, cold. I dislike hot cold so to fix the hot cold (weather conditions) take a bag and a quilt. But, by an 850+loft goose down mummy bag that has a full length zip and a draw string closed foot box. When buying a quilt, again, buy a 850+ loft quilt but if you are a regular size buy long and if you are short buy regular. Make sure the fill of the bag and quilt have treated down so that its hydrophobic.
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Bags? Hot, cold, hot, cold, hot, cold. I dislike hot cold so to fix the hot cold (weather conditions) take a bag and a quilt. But, by an 850+loft goose down mummy bag that has a full length zip and a draw string closed foot box. When buying a quilt, again, buy a 850+ loft quilt but if you are a regular size buy long and if you are short buy regular. Make sure the fill of the bag and quilt have treated down so that its hydrophobic.
Bill
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Garett
My first of the three is my pocket rocket, love how it's so small and easy to pack, plus the shields keep the wind from blowing it out, next would be my small axe. I use such a small pack, it does pull me down to carry this. The last thing would be my thrma air pad, it was so much better then the foam, but I think I may want to try the air pad. I sleep on my side, and agree that after a few days it starts to dig into the hip.
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My first of the three is my pocket rocket, love how it's so small and easy to pack, plus the shields keep the wind from blowing it out, next would be my small axe. I use such a small pack, it does pull me down to carry this. The last thing would be my thrma air pad, it was so much better then the foam, but I think I may want to try the air pad. I sleep on my side, and agree that after a few days it starts to dig into the hip.
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Kyle
1. 550 cord, multi functional you can use it to build camp improvements or repair gear
2. Field sharpener, a knife that can't shave is a dull knife dull knives are useless no matter if you have a 10 off brand or 200 Benchmade gotta keep it sharp
3. Reflection blanket, I'm talking the cheap space blankets used to make a reflecting wall in front of a fire I've seen it be 16degrees outside and that system bring it up to 70
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1. 550 cord, multi functional you can use it to build camp improvements or repair gear
2. Field sharpener, a knife that can't shave is a dull knife dull knives are useless no matter if you have a 10 off brand or 200 Benchmade gotta keep it sharp
3. Reflection blanket, I'm talking the cheap space blankets used to make a reflecting wall in front of a fire I've seen it be 16degrees outside and that system bring it up to 70
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Drew
My Numyth Tohil lighter is pretty sweet, though it's on the verge of a luxury. I really like my Trangia stove, too. That said, I don't really go on any through hikes, so this shouldn't be taken as expert AT hardware advice or anything. The goofy Stanley two-cup unit really served it's purpose in my life, too, but it doesn't sit well on the Trangia stand that I have, so I replaced it: P
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My Numyth Tohil lighter is pretty sweet, though it's on the verge of a luxury. I really like my Trangia stove, too. That said, I don't really go on any through hikes, so this shouldn't be taken as expert AT hardware advice or anything. The goofy Stanley two-cup unit really served it's purpose in my life, too, but it doesn't sit well on the Trangia stand that I have, so I replaced it: P
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Bill
My favorite piece of gear is a Victorinox - Swiss Army knife, model Super Tinker. With that name you would think it has 10, 000 attachments. It however is the size of an average pocket knife and has so many useful functions, along with my belt lanyard and clip it is quick to retrieve and ready to use, for all types of repairs and it has a strong good sized pair of scissors.
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My favorite piece of gear is a Victorinox - Swiss Army knife, model Super Tinker. With that name you would think it has 10, 000 attachments. It however is the size of an average pocket knife and has so many useful functions, along with my belt lanyard and clip it is quick to retrieve and ready to use, for all types of repairs and it has a strong good sized pair of scissors.
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Daniel
I am only a day hiker but your videos cover such a wide variety of information that has been very helpful to me and has inspired me to do some overnights. Just bought shoes and socks you recommended and after purchasing three different brands of shoes and socks and wasted money to have finally found a brand that works. Thank you so much.
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I am only a day hiker but your videos cover such a wide variety of information that has been very helpful to me and has inspired me to do some overnights. Just bought shoes and socks you recommended and after purchasing three different brands of shoes and socks and wasted money to have finally found a brand that works. Thank you so much.
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nillisch
Often it's colder in the morning when you wake up, in comparison with the moment you filled your pad with air. (especially if you fill it with your lungs) Since the air shrinks a bit when it gets colder, it might seem your pad has lost air, but that doesn't have to be the case.
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Often it's colder in the morning when you wake up, in comparison with the moment you filled your pad with air. (especially if you fill it with your lungs) Since the air shrinks a bit when it gets colder, it might seem your pad has lost air, but that doesn't have to be the case.
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