I'm re-releasing this video because Google got ahold of it and fed it to people as a news feed story. That totally ruined the numbers, as THOUSANDS of people watched it for like 20 seconds. :) I would like to know the real numbers associated with it. Feel free to watch the whole thing again! More to come this year, including Teton Crest and Rae Lakes.

Really enjoying your new format of "calm" hiking videos. I retired late in 2021, due to a buyout. I thru-hiked the CT in 2022. I live in the deep south but love the west, so I found a job working remotely that affords me to spend as much or little time as I want out west and the opportunity to hike and adventure. Anything is possible these days!

@MattShafter

2 ай бұрын

Wooooo have fun in them mountains!

Very relaxing and informative. I like the new formal.

@MattShafter

27 күн бұрын

Glad you like it!!!

Thanks for this, I hope you can continue making content like this. Your analytical and pragmatic approach to hiking without ego, which, at times, doesn’t conform to the prevailing trends has always being refreshing. UL just for bragging rights has, and always will be, simply dumb. Your dreamsleeper pillow recommended years ago really helped in making me more comfortable. I’m with you 100% with the quilts. Thanks

@MattShafter

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!! I’ve got plans to continue!

Brilliant cinematography my friend, your shots and narration are flawless! Outstanding!!!

@MattShafter

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Ok so you’ve peaked my curiosity with your channel. Like your common sense and logic thoughts on gear but sometimes my view may be different as I think our types of trips and campsite locations may differ which affects gear choice. Gear is very personal but I always learning to see what might suit my needs better. My setup has changed dramatically in the past 5 years based on experience… Keep’em coming!

@MattShafter

3 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Good on you getting your mind right and following your heart.

@MattShafter

6 ай бұрын

Follow it! Thanks

Enjoyed the views. Interesting information and PoV about sleeping bags and quilts. I'm biased towards bags and I make mine. I start with a packable down throw - 60x70 inches and one pound. 700 FP down. I use synthetic insulation and reflective SOL blanket on the bottom and add down on the top. Also, put the zipper on top/center. Foot box is same as bottom - Climashield Apex. Total weight 26 to 29 ounces. Good to low 30F with Nemo Tensor pad and light base layer. Tom Loves DIY.

@MattShafter

6 ай бұрын

I’m pretty jealous that you can make sleeping bags! That’s too cool. Thank you!

@tomlovesdiy

5 ай бұрын

@@MattShafter I can't stand restrictive mummy bags. Might save a couple ounces but they bind. Also, side zippers are dumb. I put them onthe center/top. It's not difficult. I have some how to vids on my channel.

Love the energy.

@MattShafter

6 ай бұрын

Hi!!!! Much appreciated my friend.

Love it. Keep it up.

@MattShafter

6 ай бұрын

We will!

Hello Matt, I hope you continue to make your yearly gear list videos. I got a lot of good information from them.

@MattShafter

6 ай бұрын

I will work on it! Everyone wants it and admittedly, I do love thinking about gear systems.

Matt, I wish that I had more time to hang out with you in the Tetons Matt!

@MattShafter

6 ай бұрын

We could have if some lady from Kansas didn’t roll her ankle! 🤩

I’m a fan!

@MattShafter

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! More to come.

Hey, Matt! So good to see and hear you! I love this format. Nice combination of existence in nature and your valuable analysis. If you only do one a year, an update to your gear list and your thoughts about itwould be wonderful. If it's more than one, the occasional video like this or short one of your latest gear philosophy/item that caught your fancy would also be cool. Glad you have successfully changed your work to provide the quality of life you need!

@MattShafter

5 ай бұрын

Still planning. Got Tetons coming out soon and then YEARLY GEAR VIDEO. lol

@a.w.thompson4001

5 ай бұрын

@@MattShafter Yay!!!! Thank you.

You have a nice way with calming video. I like it, wife doesn't. To each their own. Good to see a different format.

@MattShafter

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@a.w.thompson4001

6 ай бұрын

I love this format.

Yeah boyyyy

@MattShafter

6 ай бұрын

Old reliable you are

Nice to have you back now and again. We all change and evolve... Do you remember or are you aware of the old North Face Blue Kazoo bag which was made of heavier materials (2.2 lbs total) but had no side baffle so you could shake the down between the top and bottom, adjusting the amount of top insulation?

@MattShafter

6 ай бұрын

Thanks friend! I'm not aware of that bag. Did the concept work well?

If you watch closely you can see him leave his lid by the creek

@MattShafter

2 ай бұрын

Such a sad moment! LOL

What bear canister is that? Couldn’t find it on your website or anywhere else from other KZreadrs or online

@MattShafter

3 ай бұрын

Bearikade scout. Pricey but it will last a lifetime!

How many times did you fart on this trip?

@MattShafter

6 ай бұрын

40 times. You should remember, I saved them all in an ultralight jar and gave them to you.