Love the sea to summit water cell!! So glad you showed it to me!!

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy! It was the honor of my lifetime.

@ewengillies9826

2 жыл бұрын

Most of their gear is first rate. Bushyboy Oz

@natehoover5266

2 жыл бұрын

Get a room you two! #BackpackingBromance

@babiesfartingfire6007

2 жыл бұрын

It's $$$ especially if you use a guardian water filter. The baffle is so nice.

@Canadian_Craftsman

2 жыл бұрын

I think Dan Becker gets more credit than he DESERVES!!🤣✊🔥✌️💚

Can we all just sit back for a second and really appreciate the background scenery at the intro. Man....

I appreciate the occasional collaboration between you and Dan. Both of you guys are sraight-up and cut through the crap, sometimes literally with the #2 tools. Always informative and entertaining.

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Dan and I do enjoy shooting videos together! More will come.

@GLDNTRT

2 жыл бұрын

Two biggest backpacking kooks on KZread.

Regarding the comparison between a msr pocket rocket and Jetboil style kit - the pocket rocket being smaller is an optical illusion. You even showed the titanium pot that you like -but- with Jetboil or msr windburner, etc the burner & fuel canister are self contained within the pot. With the pocket rocket you still need the fuel canister and pot. You're still taking up similar volume/weight, etc. Pretty much a wash if all that stacks inside the pot of your choice. If not, you're probably going to take up more volume inside of your pack. Really appreciate the videos! Thanks for the thought starters!

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

It’s true there are other space considerations, but I’ve still found it saves space. ✌️

Great tip about the wider (25 inch) air mattress/ air bed. Thanks for explaining how much better a night's sleep it gives! Great

Let’s talk about that hoody you’ve been wearing. What is it and where did you get it? Great video!!

@sparrowflying864

2 жыл бұрын

Will he answer???

@vagrunt5056

2 жыл бұрын

Bump

@michaelmoody35

2 жыл бұрын

Bump

I bought a Vargo 700 Bot for cold soaking and as a pot. After one trip I went back to my 900 pot and have been using a Talenti One Pint Ice Cream container for cold soaking. The Talenti weighs 1.8 oz , empty where the 700 bot is 4.8 oz. Plus I was able to enjoy the ice cream to get my Cold Soaking Jar. One Major Problem , I could not cold soak and have a hot beverage or meal at the same time with just the bot.

I think Dan Becker gets more credit than he DESERVES!!🤣✊🔥✌️💚

Regarding the Satellite Communicator, I recommend you also consider the ACR Bivy Stick. I got it for my son last summer. The Zoleo and the Bivy are very similar but he does most of his backpacking during the summer and the Bivy subscription has no activation fee or contract so it is much less expensive to use if you are not going to use it year round. I have also heard the Bivy maps are better. In any case, he likes it - and his mom likes it too (knowing he is safe). In any case, if you are a solo backpacker, I think a Satellite communicators is essential.

A note on sleeping pad width: if you are a side sleeper your elbows dont fall off the sides of a 20 inch pad.

@roberttrinies7698

Жыл бұрын

I'm a side sleeper, and the extra width sure makes switching sides a lot easier. ✌️

I love the 25" Q-Core SLX, it's so comfortable. I use the Pocket Rocket 2 and the Zoleo as well. Great gear picks and awesome scenery.

I didnt know I loved these kind of videos until I accidently stumbled upon Dan's. I hope you do more of these! You should do a video on the different kinds of foods you cook using the mini stoves or recipes that you like to use.

I like that water container👍🏻 Jetboil makes a similar size stove the MightyMo which has a striker built in and regulator. As for me, I’m very satisfied with my Jetboil MiniMo and Summit Skillet. This system is 👌🏻 for actually cooking food or a fish.

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear! I'll be using some of the other Jetboil options soon too, been getting lots of endorsements of people lovin' that MightyMo.

We are car campers, and have been gradually upgrading our equipment every summer. Last year we bought the double BA Air Core Ultra and it has made such a difference! No more awkward bulky Coleman mattress, plus it's so comfy and warm.

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! The right mattress makes life a dream. Keep going Mary!

@hatersgotohell627

2 жыл бұрын

Is that mattress as comfortable as say an air mattress by king koil on Amazon. Or is the mattress ur referring to mainly for ppl who need to save on space n weight when traveling

@maryblakley3590

2 жыл бұрын

@@hatersgotohell627 I don't think you can compare a traditional mattress to an air mattress. I will say that I have been camping since I was a little kid, and the BA Air Core gave me the best sleep I have ever had while in a tent!

Taking this same sleeping pad for a first trip this weekend. Looking forward to it!

I really like Big Agnes’s pads. I just bought the Q-Core Deluxe for myself and my fiancé. I chose the blue one because I wanted it’s higher r-value (4.3). It’s about 11 oz heavier but I think worth for that big plush comfort from the q-core line and added r value.

@primitiveanxiety7135

2 жыл бұрын

They're great, I use the big agnes air core ultra (4.5 R-value). I think the q-core looks more comfortable though

@elizabethmcheffey8699

2 жыл бұрын

Are they noisy?

@JarradShaw

2 жыл бұрын

@@elizabethmcheffey8699, I don’t think so. Katie tested the air pad, pillow, and bag we just got in the living room while watching a movie and, lol, she fell asleep right away. Lol… but no, not noisy.

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I haven't actually used the Deluxe option. I've been totally happy and warm on the SLX, which I find to be excellent for three season camping. The Deluxe is probably great when the temps really drop though. Enjoy it!

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

The Q-Core SLX is not noisy. I can't speak to the deluxe version though if that's what you're asking.

I was hoping your tent was in the list!

My favorite local trail. When you were up there after that storm- did you see any signs of camping close to that shoot site? Tent, bonfire remnants, etc? I cleaned up a homeless dudes junk site right after that storm. Keeping it clean.

We are not backpackers, but we have three of the Big Agnes Q core SLX and two MSR pocket rockets. I love the way that we can just get in the car and goooooo and sleep comfortably in the SUV or tent. I don't miss the space hog gear.

Really liked the front pocket design of that lightweight hoodie, what is it?

Just the review product ive been looking for. My arms are off my 20" pad and it affects my sleep. Other great tips and content. Thanks. Oh yeah, I stick with Garmin on satcom. They have like 30 satelites whereas their competitors only have a few. It matters in remote places with tree canopies....

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you've found some good stuff here! And FYI I've used the Zoleo all over the world, including in narrow slot canyons and with dense tree canopy and it's worked. Although that's just anecdotal, but I've been very happy with it.

👏👏👏 for the 25” pad. I’m a size 6 woman and I still INSIST on the wider size. I’m a moderate gram weenie, but it’s worth the extra 4 ounces. I only lasted 3 trips with the “famed” x-lite short 🙄

A few great items I’ll have to check out ! Thanks

I have been backpacking for over 50 years plus I have worked on wildfires for over 30 years. I have been called off fire duty to train National Guard platoons two times. A Master Sergeant told me that you never address staff with sunglasses on. They need to see your eyes. He said to stand with YOUR face in the sun so they can see well and know that what you are telling them is true and accurate.

@lyndseygolden7546

2 жыл бұрын

Very good advice.

Nice, definitely agree on the 25 inch pad.

I dinted the lid of my vargo 700 when i got impatient trying to open it when hungry after 6 days hiking hahs Very annoying when it jams

Great video. Except for the clothing that is my camp. Well most of it. My Copper Spur blew away last weekend. Big Agnes mats are the best. The trowel is better than the ever popular Duce, especially on the east coast where roots are like an underground web.

@mysterylovescompany2657

2 жыл бұрын

RIP your expensive tent. My sympathies.

That Zoleo communicator looks really cool.

I have the Jetboil Minimo, but I wish it came in a larger version, like a 1.5L

Sea to summit etherlite xt reg wide is my all time fav sleeping pad! Nemo tensor and big agnes are the only others that come close! Aku pilgrim gtx are nice boots too! Designed for the military! Aku has been around for a few hundred years! Lowa zephyr mids are another great boot or the lowa z-6s! Love lowa boots! Recently ive been looking at the new merrel speed tr1 gtx in coyote brown. Great looking running/ hiking shoe! But if u cant afford them Columbia makes these centre flow hiking boots that look nice for only a $100. They come in mid or low. Sketchers has also stepped up their running/hiking shoe game. Affordable too! Altra of course is another great company! Great choices man! Hike on!

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you know just about all of them! Thank you!

That air sleeping pad looks like a inflatable boat.

Have to agree re the jetboil... I made the mistake of taking a brand new one to Europe for a month long trip and after 2 days bought a pocket rocket and shipped the jet boil home...

If I'm not in a wet climate, I prefere cotton/polyester pants. In wet climate, like here in Scandinavia I prefere wool and synthetics. In the summer I sometimes hike in naver pants (old historically European traveling carpenter pants). They are made out of an amazing fabric, that can hold your wiegth if you get stock on a nail. For me, the type of fabric I wear depends on the season, weather forecast, and where I'm going. Remember here in Scandinavia we can go from 30+ Celsius in the summer and -30 in the winter. And In between everything is just weet, moist, windy and raining. So we know how to dress for the seasons, so plan you fabric according to the conditions.

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

Well said! I can get away with more cotton as I do lots of my backpacking in the desert.

@kewsoner7924

2 жыл бұрын

@@BackpackingTV I can see that, what a beautiful background. And for what I see I would definitely chose cotton. What I like about cotton pants, they are cheap or easy to find cheap. Man, I would love to hike where you are. But it would be like starting all over, I have no idea how to hike safely in a dessert.

Wife and mom for me too! 🤣👍

Ayyyy i love my watercell X!! The flat handle on the back halfway ripped off while I was filling it in a waterfall and s2s sent me a new one so I use my broken one every day at work

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

haha nice! I love it when companies do the right thing with their warranties.

@DirtyDirtbath

2 жыл бұрын

@@BackpackingTV it was (at the time at least) the only case in which they had heard of that area breaking, im almost certain they reinforced the handles weld it seemed a lot more sturdy than the first one I had

I didn't like the Sea to Summit Watercell at all. Leakage problems! I opted for the Hydrapak 8L Expedition which is also compatible with my Katadyn BeFree

I really like your videos

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

And which sun hoodie?

Love the shoes. They look awesome

Amazing to see someone not gushing over the BRS 3000T. The PR2 just seems more reliable.

@GTFBITK

Жыл бұрын

I've not seen anyone gush over the 3000T. It's good but not amazing.

What was your hoody wearing in this clip?

Where is this video shot? It's gorgeous. I need

I agree with the awesome comfort of that specific sleeping pad! :D I'd previously used 2 DIFFERENT similarly-rated and sized pads, but that BA pad is the easiest by FAR to stay centered on, thanks to the pattern/design of the air cells and the slightly deeper section along the outer edge/sides. Amazing how much more restful it is, to not struggle to stay on the pad or have to keep readjusting back onto the pad! :D Third time/pad was indeed the charm for me! :D Wish I'd bought MY BA pad FIRST, but at least I really APPRECIATE IT now! :D

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

yeah I feel like the actual design of the air chambers goes a long way, and is often overlooked! Glad to hear your experience!

@mysterylovescompany2657

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like having the space - & stability - to roll over w.out having to wake up to do it is severely underrated in the backpacking community.

Great location you're at!

That mattress looks so much more comfortable than others I've used. I wonder if it's available in South Africa? Thanks for an informative video. Happy hiking

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good luck to you!

my new look

I actually got the jetboil stash and definitely doesn't take up space!

Need to check out Hardside hydration gear

For the Sea to Summit water bag, will the lid not pop open if its in your bag? Since its just a rubber cover?

Lol hanwag banks beats this shoes in every inch

Thanks. Some good gear. What tent was that?

As a desert dweller, I cringed watching you pour out water just to demo your jug!! 😂 Gotta show us an actual application where that water is used! No wasting!! 😂

I like the MSR dromedary

The jetboil Stash doesn’t take up much space

Newbie here , , I'm almost overwhelmed when trying to pick out a pad , I have everything but the pad

The sea to summit water cell is making my water taste really bad

Just here to guess who is paying Eric for his "unbiased" review or recommendation today.

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

But you didn’t guess

3.6 R value is basically 2 season.

Where can we get our own Dan Becker, for our hiking trips? I’m really surprised that you left that off your list.

Hi, I have one irrelevant question : how to fold your air bed after using ? for me whatever I did, it still had a little air inside, which barely noticeable. then when it comes to the time I almost finish folding, the last part which has air inside will become too big to fold. its too far from the deflate hole, and the fold actually helps blocking the air to go to the part where the deflate hole is. I've been struggling at this point for many times. Do you have any tips ? Thanks in advance

good ideas but wow the prices on these items are insane.

I like the spigot and locking cap. What is the need/want for it to stand up on its own?

@JarradShaw

2 жыл бұрын

I think Peter for its ease of use in different situations. So, I have the expensive MSR one that Eric has had for years. Laying the MSR on its side, picking it up, and then the spout being also on the lower side of the bag has not been an issue when getting water out to use, but it takes its own fiddling to hold it up and tilt the spigot without propping it up onto something. I really like this Sea to Summit one he showed off because I can grab it and use it more like a soft sided gallon jug. And put it down having less contact to the ground essentially. And it looked like I could still strap it to my bag.

What’s that sun hoodie your wearing?

It would be wonderful if companies would make the wider pads in short length.

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

How short are you talking?

@mileswiththemels1718

2 жыл бұрын

@@BackpackingTV I'm 5'0", so 66" pads would be fine. Only a few companies are currently making 66" short/women's pads (gotta give credit to Thermarest and Big Agnes), but I don't know of any who have a wide option for the short ones. I reached out to Nemo to make a 66" version of the Tensor. They put me in touch with product design, and I told them that they because they don't carry 66" pads, they currently have nothing to compete with Thermarest's line. I also pointed out that many UL people carry the shorter length pads to save weight and they are missing the market. It's been almost two years but nope, still no 66" from Nemo, and still no short-wide from Thermarest or Big Agnes. While we're on the subject, pants are also super hard to find. Petites are for 5'4" to 5'2". And trekking poles - I have to set my poles shorter than the shortest option listed on the poles, so I actually use the Black Diamond logo on my poles to know where to set instead of a height hash mark. And trying to find adult quality backpacks that are comfortable and actually fit......ugh! Thank God for companies like UGQ who have short-friendly custom options on quilts.

What camera do you use? It looks so good!

What budget friendly pad do you suggest for fat side sleeper? 😅

I love my Zoleo. I might try the Rabs. The Aku shoes are unreasonably high priced. There are better options for cheaper

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

Fair enough!

Watched all of it

I'm getting the water cell

Which tent is that?

The first part reminded me of those Japanese movies that where converted to English.

I hear trowel "stinks" as a tent stake 😜

@bukketkid2567

2 жыл бұрын

I get it! 🤣

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

heyo! Nice.

Where is that hoodie from with the built in pocket?

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

It's from Altra but I think it's a discontinued hoodie, which is a bummer because it's one of my favorites!

How much does all that gear weigh?

The 25” pads are nice but you might find that you might need a 3 person tent instead of a 2. I bought a couple of these for my sons. We can no longer use our 3 person tent to house all three of us.

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

This is true and definitely worth checking to see if you'll outgrow your tent with the wider mattresses.

I've rinsed my watercell with hot soapy water many times, but it still makes water taste like plastic. Anyone find a remedy for this?

@roberttrinies7698

Жыл бұрын

Soaking with baking soda definitely helps.

Actually bought pocket rocket 2 last week over jetboil based on your recommendation

The difference between audio and Image is a little bit distruptive

I honestly don't get how anyone with average-sized adult shoulders sleeps comfortably on any pad less than 25in wide; those surf-board pads spin me out - like, damn, you must sleep straight as a pin & still as a corpse to make that work. Anyway, another great video, thanks Eric!

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

haha, well said!

@mysterylovescompany2657

2 жыл бұрын

@@BackpackingTV cheers, Eric!😄

@emmber19

2 жыл бұрын

Side sleeper--i don't really need the width.

@mysterylovescompany2657

2 жыл бұрын

@@emmber19 that's interesting; I'm a side sleeper myself, & I like to have the space to roll over, raise one knee, etc. I guess you're a better-behaved sleeper than I am. :-)

@emmber19

2 жыл бұрын

@@mysterylovescompany2657 that may be true. I get on my side and usually wake up in the same position after about 8 hours.

What sunglasses are those?

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

They are the Wiley X Ovation sunglasses. I like them a whole lot!

"it's $99..."because of the 25cent gasket 🥴 ?!@? WHAT DA!

I hate when my arms fall off :(

So now all of sudden 5 inches is a lot. I’ll let my ol lady know the good news

So, only the very expensive brands are what you use. Cool.

@barlowwe

2 жыл бұрын

Well, Walmart and Target weren’t interested in sponsoring this video.

@TheTamrielDrunkard

Жыл бұрын

It's titled The Best gear.... So yeah, you pay more for better stuff.

@troywilliams03

Жыл бұрын

For backpacking gear this stuff isn’t even on the expensive end

@laffreux29

Жыл бұрын

Stop being poor.

@xmdbd552

Жыл бұрын

Thank god I worked hard to become super wealthy😎

Cotton hiking pants .. no thanks.

where da heck are you?

Nice video, good content. Sorry to be so pedantic, but “I wish I would have…” is not English. I think you mean “I wish I had…”?

All these soakers, while you can just bring dry food and eat it dry and poor some water in your mouth.

$25 for a shit shovel? 🤣

Why even bury your poo in the first place?

@BackpackingTV

2 жыл бұрын

Burying your poop is important for several reasons, burying it helps the poop break down and decompose into the soil more quickly. Poop just plopped onto the ground is bad for wildlife, as animals can be attracted by the smell and get into it (and since our diets are weird, it's not good for them). And last, it's disgusting to see people's poop all over the ground, and with how many people are camping and using these wild places, it gets gross fast if people don't bury their poop. Please Leave No Trace when you go outside and we can all enjoy these places for generations!

I feel like the Gear list wave is over... suprised people still watch em... 100's videos already out and guides you in the way of what gear to use from casual to LW thru hikes .. not sure what else there isw to learn

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