what is your favorite piece of backpacking gear and why cant you leave it behind?

@elainewhitmore3383

9 ай бұрын

Swedish cloth is a must for me! Never used anything better for condensation.

@Reapus

8 ай бұрын

You’re mistaken, the bear boxer bear canister is the cheapest and lightest option.

@Casual_BackPacking

6 ай бұрын

My ultralight carbon trekking umbrella I love it

@arch_6133

5 ай бұрын

A kelly kettle

Great gear, great organization, I really dig how dialed your storage methods are as well. Those hyperlite pod bags are sick.

@BackcountryRenegade

Ай бұрын

thanks! yes they really make optimizing gear and organizing simple and easy while giving some structure

Because I started backpacking with my oldest child(9 years old) I’ve been carrying more gear. I use the durston z-mid 2p, thermorest short pad for her, ov quilt(best quilt I’ve ever owned). Due the hauling more gear I use the mystery ranch bridger 65L it hauls heavier weight like a champ. A couple more years and she will be carrying more gear but for now she carries her sleeping bag, layers and some of her water. Thanks for the video.

You’re quick to the point and informative. So much better than other lame hiking channels!

@BackcountryRenegade

8 ай бұрын

thank you, been working at being quicker as I go.

Liked what I saw in your video. It appears you use a lot of reasonable gear without that gear having to be the most expensive. Really impressive.

Possible best gear vid in category.Instant sub 👍🏻

@BackcountryRenegade

11 ай бұрын

Tanks so much! Welcome!

Very impressive loadout I have to say. You have put some real thought and time into it. I have the Epix 2 and I have the same dial downloaded as you. Thats the best one I have found.

@BackcountryRenegade

Жыл бұрын

thank you. yes that dial give me all the info i want with out being overly cluttered. glad you enjoyed the vid

My stepson really loves your gear. Thanks for making this video. Happy trails and stay safe out there.

@BackcountryRenegade

3 ай бұрын

Awesome, glad he enjoys it. I got a few new things for this year so will be doing an update on some additions!

Great vid. ⛺👍☀️

@BackcountryRenegade

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

love watching these videos. interesting to see that backpacking concepts haven't really changed much in my 30+ years of hiking, but the gear keeps getting better and lighter. would be interesting to see a cost breakdown. we all want to drive a lambo but the cost/benefit ratio isn't always there.

@BackcountryRenegade

9 ай бұрын

Glad you like it. Yes I have the cost of most of the stuff itemized in my lighter pack in the description

My favourite back packing gear is my alton goods titanium grill. My tradition when I head outback is to have a huge cattleman's cuttlet cooked over hot coals. Gets me through the backpacking meals to follow. Oh that would be a cowboy cutlet in the US I think.

@BackcountryRenegade

Жыл бұрын

That sounds neat and I’ll have to check out that grill. Sounds like you can cook a lot of good meals with it.

@AaronVets

Жыл бұрын

🧟‍♂️🥩

@Jondantic

4 ай бұрын

I have one now. Awesome bit of kit

Nice job on the video👍🏻

@BackcountryRenegade

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! glad you enjoyed it

My outdoor vitals pillow ❤ must have , great seat as well

Great video brotha! Thanks for this

@BackcountryRenegade

Жыл бұрын

your welcome. thanks for the kind words

@Mike_Blanda

Жыл бұрын

@@BackcountryRenegade absolutely!

Nice job, I have a very similar base weight with the junction 40. I look forward to the unbound review.

Informative and beneficial video!👍

@BackcountryRenegade

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Pronouncing "salve" like "slave" definitely rose an eyebrow. Almost made me forget how you pronounced Katadyn. But this was a cool video and introduced me to some cool new gear.

Great setup! I'll share the video over on our FB page

@BackcountryRenegade

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Lots of good stuff you guys make, and love my custom food bag and chair bag!

Quality stuff man!

@BackcountryRenegade

Жыл бұрын

thanks, im pretty happy with all this gear so far.

Excellent gear loadout

@BackcountryRenegade

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

Great gear choices

@BackcountryRenegade

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Very great at speaking , I enjoyed your video bud

@BackcountryRenegade

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

Nice setup brother 👍

Maybe I missed it. Would love to see you wearing/carrying all that

@BackcountryRenegade

9 ай бұрын

I'm wearing this in my most recent hike vids you can check out. A few more coming soon

Just FYI the BV425 isn’t approved for most if not all national parks. Only the BV450 and BV500. If you’re looking for small check out Bear Boxer.

@BackcountryRenegade

6 ай бұрын

thanks I'll have to look into that. maybe because it is newer? I have the bear boxer as well. Weighs a bit more and akward shape makes the 425 more appealing for my pack

Great video. Can you offer thoughts on Unbound also serving as a mountaineering pack in snow with ice ax, crampons, helmet, and rope? I’m considering the Unbound 55 for 2-5 night trips with mix of trail hiking and snow\mountaineering. Also considering the Gregory Targhee Fast Track 45 and Gregory Focal 58.

@BackcountryRenegade

Жыл бұрын

Yes i can give some thoughts. I do think The unbound can serve as a lightweight mountaineering pack. While they dont have a ice axe loop, they incorporated daisy chain loops on the necessary spots so you can add your own, which you can see i have done on my pack. For holding a helmet, that can be done by clipping it to the front loop just under the front stretch pocket. As far as rope carry, the y-strap on top can do that sufficiently, but it might dangle on the sides. There are some bungee compression straps that you could stuff it under and it could work. However, my main concern would be the weight. Since this pack only has one frame stay, i would not load it with any more then 35 lbs. If you need to go more then that because of the equipment i would go with a pack with two frame stays, like the porter. Hope that helps. I will have a full review vid soon on this pack that can go into more detail and show what im talking about, so be on the look out for that.

Great gear load out! thanks for posting this. Question, what size is your Goosefeet down pillow? Medium or large?

@BackcountryRenegade

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Mine is a medium, they have a chart to recommend the size you need based on the pillow you have

Man they really called it the Culo Clean lol

@BackcountryRenegade

Жыл бұрын

😂

Love the load out! Very dialed in. What are your thoughts so far on the HMG Unbound pack? I ask cuz I just ordered one and it’s gonna be my first Hyperlite product

@BackcountryRenegade

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. I really do enjoy it. There are some pros and cons to it but the pros out weigh the cons. I love the bigger pockets and allows me to access my water bottles a lot easier then my southwest and junction. I also love the food pocket on the bottom. Allows me to access my days worth of food with out having to put down my pack. The only thing I don’t like is it is a bit narrower and taller the the 40L junction and southwest. I wish it was the same width. I’ll be doing a full review vid on it soon, so be on the look out for it

@spencerfreitas209

11 ай бұрын

Ohh okay got it, I’ll definitely keep an eye out for it!@@BackcountryRenegade

Interesting

What kind of bungee cord did you attach to the front of the pack? And where did you get it?

In the case you already have other backpacks with similar UL backpack design (one big body, 2 side pockets for bottles, 1 front mesh pocket) and volume, do you prefer the Unbound or one of the others? (And why? 😉) Thanks

@BackcountryRenegade

Жыл бұрын

As far as ul packs I’ve used the waymark evlv, HMG Porter, southwest, and junction. I like all the features of the unbound, but the one thing I don’t like is the main body is a bit narrower then the other HMG packs so the pack is taller yet less wide, given 40 L capacity. I would prefer if they kept it the same width, but it’s a personal preference. They did that I believe to give better weight distribution. They have a new pack called the elevate, but it’s only 22 L. If they could make that 30 or 35 I think that would be my ultimate UL pack

Can you expand a little on Green Goo?

@BackcountryRenegade

Жыл бұрын

yes, its a ointment you rub on your feet, that helps heal and prevent blisters, dry cracked heels, athletes foot and in-grown toe nails and cuts. Its all natural as well. I got wet feet on a hike and developed athlete foot over as few days, and got a ingrown nail. This stuff helped accelerate the healing and if i feel hot spots coming i will rub a bit of this on it and put some lukotape over it. So this stays in my bag.

Can you provide pros and cons of your hyperlite unbound 40? I am still hesitant on buying it.

@BackcountryRenegade

10 ай бұрын

I got a whole vid on it coming up in a few weeks but here are a few pros and cons. The side pockets are great and can fit a more and it’s easier to get out water bottles. The snack pocket on the bottom make it easier to access snacks and you can eat while you hike. I really like the stretch front pocket too. It can fit a lot yet conceal your stuff. Seams on the outside and taped when is more waterproof then previous packs. Cons; it narrows near the top so you can put more in the bottom then u can at the top which limits putting a bear canister in it so would have strap it on top. Where the sw and junction is one even tube. Also on stay in the back as opposed to 2 so when u have a heavy load the weight could feel not as distributed to your hips as the others.

Fantastic Item$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Hahaha (I think this Might be the Most expensive Hiking Kit I've ever seen 😎 Super great gear, no doubt, well researched!

@BackcountryRenegade

9 ай бұрын

Totally agree! Thankfully i didnt have to pay for all of this.

Hi, do you have a tutorial for the red string how did you do that?

@BackcountryRenegade

11 ай бұрын

i have a indepth review on this pack coming up, in that vid i will detail how i did it.

How does that pack do with a bear canister? Do you put the Berikade inside or strap it on the outside?

@BackcountryRenegade

11 ай бұрын

The bearikade has to strap to the top, but i can fit it in vertically if I don’t take a change of cloths, but the pack will be tall. My bear vault 425 fits inside fine though

What’s your height and weight? I appreciate the detailed reviews. I’m interested in the Gregory Focal 48. I’m 5’10”, 165lbs. I noticed you were wearing a small, how was the fit on you? Any insight would help.

@BackcountryRenegade

Жыл бұрын

I’m 5’7 , 140 lbs it fits pretty good I’m in between a small and med but found the med to be a bit less comfortable.

@TheOregonBackpacker

Жыл бұрын

@@BackcountryRenegade thanks for the quick response! Sounds like I better go medium

I would loose that spinning set up and go with a Tenkara rod. Check out Dragontail.

@BackcountryRenegade

9 ай бұрын

ive been in contact with them, working on getting the the beartooth

I have a very similar load out - BUT, i can barely fit my UGQ 20 deg quilt in the large HMG Pod. Sounds like you can fit your entire sleep system. HOW? My quilt is the extended length so that may take up the extra space.

@BackcountryRenegade

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Its a tight fit but my quilt is regular size not extended in a size that might be why you can’t do it. What I Try to do is I’ll zip the pod a quarter of the way, stuff it, zip a little bit more, then stuff the rest. that seems to help me get everything in

@panhandlejake6200

Жыл бұрын

@@BackcountryRenegade I do the same and there is no way I am getting anything but my bag in the pod. I do love my UGQ !

One question…..how long is the handle on your tooth brush?

@BackcountryRenegade

Жыл бұрын

It’s about 2.5 inches. Enough to grip it between your thumb and index finger

Was that a Monty Python song? Nice to know they are still appreciated by young people.

Also i bought a burna LE, gonna push A.T. til Thanksgiving, hope you dont find me, i shoot then ask

♥️😇♥️🌞💝⭐❤️❣️❣️

My double rainbow li got smothered to the ground in the Winds. I had all 4 corner stakes under multiple heavy rocks it just couldn't handle the wind blowing down or under it. Broke 3 sections of the carbon fiber pole. I've just realized the trekking pole tents are superior at shedding serious wind and snow. I bought the double rainbow li under the impression that it is made in the us but its not, so there's that too.

@BackcountryRenegade

10 ай бұрын

if i expect winds i always guy out the center pole. i have had it in severe storm winds and no breakage. If you need a more rubust pole, you can get the regular Double rainbow pole and it gives it more rstability and support. As far as trekking pole tent, i would say that depends. If it is a tipi style like hmg mids then yes i agree, but if its like the duplex i disagree. ive had that in winds and it doesnt hold a candle to the double rainbow

@bojjareddysainath

10 ай бұрын

@@BackcountryRenegade it was in wind River mountains. 60 mph winds. We had ,4 free standing tents 3 were big Agnes, the tarptent held up longest before being smothered to the ground. Wind was primarily blowing down on the tent or sides. My durston x mid 2p had no problem in the same exact spot a couple of years before. And yes a duplex may not be the best design, x mid allows you to pitch it almost flush with the ground so it works pretty well in high winds if you are pitching in a flat spot.

wow bro 1000 miles XD

@BackcountryRenegade

4 ай бұрын

all these trips add up bro xD

@silvermediastudio

4 ай бұрын

@@BackcountryRenegade How many total vertical feet?

Carry a fixed blade dude, they are very lite if you know what to buy. Look up raineier fastpak or a more premium knife "ug tools tiNy" the best of the best hollow titanium handle as strong as full tang ridiculously lite best fixed blade for hikers on planet earth. Both extremely light and functional but the fastpack is hapf the price. You don't need it, till you need it. I don't really get how other ul hikers don't foresee a scenario where you might have to defend yourselves, from wild animals or god forbid.. wild bipeds

@6foot8jesuspilledpureblood82

7 ай бұрын

Oh you have the bug out.. not bad but terrible if you had to stab something

@6foot8jesuspilledpureblood82

7 ай бұрын

The absolute best hiking knife of all time is the ug tools tiNy, comes in amazing supersteel too.

My Pillow go anywhere

Doesn't anyone care about using soft plastic waterbottles such as Smartwater bottles which contain harmful plastic polymers such as BPA, and specifically state they are single use only?

@BackcountryRenegade

11 ай бұрын

I just found out about the plastic particles through a company who sent me some jackets to review that uses all eco friendly products so now im more aware will play more of a factor in my new load out. What are you using instead?

@6foot8jesuspilledpureblood82

7 ай бұрын

If you keep them out of the sun or heat they don't leech too much bpa

@letstryit6248

6 ай бұрын

No

4000$ to walk around in the woods and camp is a absolute robbery.

This channel needs more subs 🎟️ Great content, thanks. I’ve made purchase decisions based on jacket reviews.

@BackcountryRenegade

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Yes I agree 😉

Sorry to say but I'm getting bored of All those videos with no other interest than listing an endless list of branded gears... There's almost no description on those items and what is your purpose here ? Get attention from all those costy brandmakers to be monetized ? 🫤