Zac, I hear you on the “I don’t want to bring two cups just to drink coffee.” However, bringing my GSI mug with my toaks 750ml pot was a game changer. It allows me to make my pour over coffee and keeps it warmer much longer than the titanium pot. It’s super light and insulated. Just find something that fits in it so it doesn’t become wasted space while packed in your bag. 🤙🏼

@zacmagers

28 күн бұрын

There’s a GSI mug!? I wonder if the GSI filter nestles inside .. Ok so you make a good point that I honestly had forgotten about : these titanium cups cool down super quick and the contents as well. It seemed like you had 5 min max of super hot coffee, a few min of luke warm coffee and downhill from there so you have to hurry. Not a very relaxing way to start the day. I’ll probably have to give that a shot! thanks for the suggestion :)

Congrats. It is very rare that someone makes me laugh out loud. Your pondering the name is something I have pondered every time I use the stove.

@GarryCollins-ec8yo

Ай бұрын

Also I suggest using a paper filter with the GSI filter. I put 1 serving in one of those small snack baggies. After brewing I just lift the paper filter out and put it into the now empty coffee baggie for an easy clean up.

@zacmagers

29 күн бұрын

Hey Garry! Been a while I hope all is well :) Glad you had a good Sunday chuckle, always a good way to start the day ha. And I’ll certainly give that a try for sure, actually as I think that through there’s less water use for clean up and I don’t have to rinse grounds onto the..well ground, great idea I’ll give that a shot!

Brilliant filming and narration man, just amazing work!

@zacmagers

25 күн бұрын

Awesome thank you very much! Really happy you enjoyed the video :) I’m just about to check out of the hotel and head to the tram for this trip. Be well, cheers !

Hey Zac, got my package thanks again. Also get the flex tail. The light is worth it and it works great just a little loud.

@zacmagers

29 күн бұрын

Hey Jason! Glad you got the package man, hope you have some good camping / backpacking this summer :) I’ve been very very tempted to get it…I know someday I’ll be in REI or something and won’t be able to help myself. I wonder if it will fit my Nemo Elite pillow…

San Jacinto was my first overnighter too. Many years ago. I think I hauled 40 lbs up the Devils Slide trail. Now, I'm around 20LBS loaded. The tram is a blast too. And Round Valley has great campsites. Enjoy!!

@zacmagers

28 күн бұрын

Hey mister Tim! Wowww 40lbs is no small task ! I’m glad you have a very manageable weight now. 20lbs with some added comforts is just fine :) Do you have a favorite Round Valley site number to stay at? I was going to go back to Swallow, it looked beautiful when I was checking the area out last December. The tram is really awesome I’m looking forward to that again, all the folks running the tram and the facility staff were so helpful and positive, seems like a good crew there. Thanks for checking the video out! Can’t wait to head out there soon :) Cheers

Hot lips was like the best thing I've added to my cook kit in years, so simple but changes so much lol

@zacmagers

22 күн бұрын

Finally got to try it this weekend... what a difference ! The heat, I can deal with that, but the metallic taste as you sip coffee, no sir I wont have it. Really worked well, glad I got it :) Thanks for checking out the video, Cheers

I've probably watched an actual ton of these videos and out of all the possible sleep system combinations you landed on the combo I agonized over. I think it's extremely intriguing to find someone else who's relatively new in the procurement phase and selected the exact same rig I did....minus the tent. Why'd you opt for the single wall and not something like the hybrid Tarptent double rainbow li? Comparable in weight plus a preponderance of features with a dyneema fly, trekking poles modifies to freestanding, clip in liner for condensation mitigation and 50 inch floor. Never heard of it or did you genuinely favor the Durston for some reason? Asking cuz I haven't ponied up on that one yet and it seems like a no brainer unless there's something you see I don't.

@zacmagers

22 күн бұрын

Howdy Daniel! Theres a coincidence right there ! Actually just tried out the new ultralight 25 degree quilt with the 25 degree full sheet and it was awesome...its just a nicer experience having the sheet material under your feet instead of sleep pad material. Also, I didn't notice it until I was in the mountains in bed but there are some other connection points midway down the quilt that look like they are supposed to match with something.. I need to look into that but so far its a great combo ! As to the tent question, basically the selection process in late 2022 went like this : I started with what's one of the most ultralight / well known / best performing DCF tent on the market right now : Zpacks. SO initially this was my choice At the time, X-Mid was not on the radar as far as making the top 10 lists for ultralight gear, at least not that I came across. I accidentally stumbled across a youtube video where someone had just ordered a Durston DCF tent, was on a long waiting list and was sharing some thoughts about that. I looked it up and just immediately fell for the functional design, the aesthetics, and how seemingly easy it was to pitch this tent. So I switched over and Im super super happy I did. I had to go through buying the non plus 2 person first but Im really happy to have ended up with a plus version! I would say that its highly possible I may have eventually started leaning towards Tarp Tent if the standard X-Mid Pro 2 was what I was stuck with, but now that the 2 plus is out...this is perfect for me. In 2023 I was looking for an alternate tent and thats when I came across Tarp Tent. They have super impressive models to choose from, highly functional, light weight. Ultimately I went with the Big Agnes Copper spur HV3 to use more for the kind of campsite you would use at Lodgepole in the sequoias. Thanks for checking out the video !

@danieldeviers9934

22 күн бұрын

@@zacmagers Ha. We've entered bizarro world. Mrs. And I purchased the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV3 but the MtnGlo version along with my SHTF tent the Hilleberg Keron 3gt. Funny how different people can assess the plethora of options and land on the same selections. I know I've spent more research hours than cash (barely) so to pick those is evidence you've done the same so you probably have a good reason not to be concerned about a single wall tent like you live in an arid landscape or something. I'm near the Shenandoahs and Skyline Drive and I do mean there's some dew. Condensation is a constant struggle up here. I got about one more tent purchase left before my wife rakes me over the coals so this last decision is crucial and the Xmid was on my list of 3. I think considering my locale double walls are a must. Once I work up the moxy and get over this ridiculous camera shyness I'll put up a companion video and let you see your kit in a mirror in the double rainbow👌😃 I have the full sheet too with the 10f light quilt from Zen but man that color scheme with the old sheet with the updated ultralight 25 just clashes awfully. Green, navy blue, yellow with white and gray or black and red....I listed way too many colors and none of them compliment each other. I'd almost have to buy the half sheet just so it didn't look like a paint ball exploded when you opened the tent door. I think they chose to halve the sheet because of the sewn in foot box on the 25f. I guess they figured your lower torso wouldn't be making contact with the pad anyways. Best I can figure besides saving a whoppin, what, 2 ounces?