Thanks for the shout out buddy. What an awesome trip that was! Totally agree with you, the App Hoodie is a killer piece of kit.

You are so funny 😂 Appreciate the love and the Easter eggs. That comment was hilarious. I’m loving that Fanny pack as well

John Kelley’s Backpacking gear wrapped! Nice dude!

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy!

Chicken Tramper gear is worth the wait. Their system to attach the fanny pack is pretty smart and has made me a fan of those over hip belt pouches (I was one of those guys in the 90s). I have been known to recently rock one from time to time around town.

This is actually one of my favorite videos right now! Great selection on gear and the GRAYL is my #1 new gear for 2021! Just got the Ultrapress and have used both the ultralight and geopress on trail. The water tastes great and since it removes viruses among other elements it is a no brainer for me. Great job my friend!

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man!!! I really appreciate it!

The best Item I got my hands on this year so far was a LiteAF DCF hammock tarp. ITS PERFECT! Second is Kuiu Peloton 97, i can believe how warm it is for its weight

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard great things about Kuiu gear! I need to look more into them.

@middleearthchronicles2269

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely love all my stuff from Kuiu, worth it 👌

@labellaescrima1996

2 жыл бұрын

@@middleearthchronicles2269 I also have a few things by Kuiu, they are great soft and warm. I actually got a lot of the stuff you have, Appalachian All Paca fleece hoodie (my is tan coloured), I have Grayl Water Purifier, UGQ Quilt, OR Echo Hoodie, I also got a buff or neck gaiter, gloves, head lamp, good hiking boots Salomon Quest 4 d, tuques OR, etc. nice video again John, keep them coming man,

@middleearthchronicles2269

2 жыл бұрын

@@labellaescrima1996 I just picked up a Gold Appalachian Gear Hoodie, really love it. My quilt is a custom Diamondback from Warbonet Outfiters, had to get it wide enough for me and my dog lol. I keep waiting for someone to 3D print and adapter for a replacement Grayl filter to make it into a squeeze style like the BeFree, that would be a Game changer

Just placed a CTUG pack order for an American Flag themed 45L. Could not be more pumped to support Chicken Tramper, and I am so happy to see them getting more popular. Oh and to clarify, they sell four a month and sell out times are sub half hour. Worth it 100% though.

Those UCO sporks are great. I think every scout has the UCO mess kit that comes with the plastic version of that spork. They all break. I wish they would just charge an extra $5 and include the titanium one.

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

The titanium one is great.

I know you have moved on to the CTUG pack, but you totally inspired my ULA ohm 2.0 purchase as a Christmas gift from my husband!! I love that it is so customizable on ordering as far as sizing goes. I hope to lose a lot of weight in the upcoming year and being able to switch out hip belts seems like an awesome feature. I can’t wait to get it out on trail.

The fanny pack worn in front has been my secret weapon since about 1971. Others laughed ... until they tried it. 2-3 lbs. of gear that is readily accessible AND not riding on my shoulders! I outfitted mine with a couple of leather patches that are attachment points for straps. So if I leave camp for a day hike, or if I'm only going on a day hike to begin with, I wear it in the back and strap on a rolled up jacket, a chair, a tarp or whatever I might want for that particular hike. You go, JK! Love your channel.

I've been enjoying my Arc'teryx Atom LT synthetic fill jacket. Not cheap but has been a trusted pal in the colder months. Special mention goes to the Snugpak Ionosphere tent which I thought would suck but absolutely adored.

Great recap John! Have to say the addition of a fanny pack has been a game changer - holds a pound or two of snacks & essentials that are quickly accessible and not on my back. Wishing you and your family a great holiday season!

Mine was/are Tarptent Double Rainbow LI (I got one of the blemished models), HG DCF Tarp (not actually had to deploy it but have a feeling it'll become one of my favorite pieces of gear), Feathered Friends Petrel sleeping bag, and backpacking meals by Bushkas Kitchen and Fernweh Foods. Oh, and the Toaks polished long handled titanium spoon! :)

Solid 2021 gear favorites! I've been thinking about a UL pack. Will have to look into Chicken Tramper (if I'm patient enough... 🤣)

JOHN 😡!!!! You reminded me of the AGC All-Paca & I jumped on their site, size, color I wanted are in stock so I ordered it! THANKS!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

going to Pictured Rocks for labor day this year, excited

Appalachian gear hoodie has been wonderful even though I got mine in Grimace Niteshade. I've been transitioning to tent camping and I have to give props to the ThermaRest Neoair Uberlite.

Big like from Romania!

I also got the OR Ferrosi pants (convertible version) and UGQ quilts. These are simply amazing and definitely worth the money.

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more!

That mug, John... I am sorry your Thanksgiving weekend was so sad. My fiance is a Michigan grad, and his sisters are both Buckeyes. (One of them is actually in the OSU Athletics Hall of Fame.) It was a fascinating weekend for me. I'm a die hard SEC fan (the 9th LSU grad in my family), so I was just about overdosed on the Big 10 by the end of that weekend. I imagine you get that in reverse some living in SEC country. 😂

Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear ( CTUG ) really have quality items. I wanted a UL pack that wears like a normal pack and has all of the features. I fount it with the ( CTUG ) 25 liter day pack. One advantage Nathan offered me was the ability to do some customizing on my pack when he made it. I needed the shoulder straps further apart then the off the shelf packs. The right strap had to miss my implanted defibrillator/pacer and that meant they had to be further apart. The ( CTUG ) 25 is a smaller pack that's huge on all the big pack benefits. Holds all of my gear , and wears like a normal size pack with the provided hip belt. The belt takes most of the weight off my shoulders and transfers it to the hips. Now the shoulder straps can be looser and even miss my implanted unit. I recently ordered a 4 liter fanny pack from them in the same color design as the pack. It will hold all of the personal ( readily accessible ) items.

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

Those guys are great and really work with their customers.

I wear my app gear hoodie often (wore it at some point every day on JMT and Centennial Trail and still didn't stink). However, in every day life, I wear the crew often. With a pair of khakis, works like more traditional sweater, but more comfortable, breathes better, and hardly ever needs washed. Enjoyed the video.

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been eyeing those.

Hello John how it's going. This was a good review of your gear for 2021. Can't wait to see your gear list for 2022. I know the list is going to get bigger. When you want nice gear you have to pay nice money for it in my books. You and your family have a nice weekend.

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mack! Hopefully, the new gear vid will drop in January.

You where right about the Topo Ultraventure Pro , I just love them! 👍😄

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve really been enjoying mine.

Nice gear.

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

My favorite gear is my new LiteAF Curve 40L +15. I think it’s the next generation of ultra light backpacks. Its made out of Ultra 200 fabric stronger than DCF and weighs the same! Love it!

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

That ultra fabric is pretty incredible

I literally wear mine like Steve Jobs wore turtlenecks. Three weeks at a time without washing. No joke, and I’m a smoker. I check their website daily to catch drops. Just picked up the deep sea version today.

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

I told my wife to just buy me one for my birthday and Christmas for the rest of my life. 😂

@brandonsmith1647

2 жыл бұрын

They rolled blankets out today too.

Great items! That hoodie is on my list of things to get also. As for my favorite I'm really attached to anything DIY really, but i would say bumble bee 2.0 (The Hornet) has to now be at the top of the list. Keep up the great vids brother.

My favorite piece of gear this year a usb fan from Amazom, fits right on my hangtime hook and with how hot it got here in Kentucky it was well worth the 5 oz extra weight.

Great video

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

John, I have three ApGear Hoodies, beanies and neckgaiters. I absolutely love them. However, I just got an Outdoor Vitals Ventus Hoodie that I have been testing this fall. It weighs in at 7oz and has a waterproof coating on it. It is a mid layer like my ApGear Hoodie. The Ventus has the best fitting hood I have on any hoodie I have or have had. Happy Hiking

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been wanting to get my hands on a ventus, but I’m going to hold off till I hit my goal weight. Buy once. Cry once.

@cottontalesfromthetrail5474

2 жыл бұрын

@@john_kelley it is expensive for sure. It is not as comfortable as my Ap Gear Hoodie, but I believe it is a little warmer. It has some nice features like vented arm pits, but the hood is the bomb. It forms to your head or hat and it will not blow off in the wind. The coolest part is it does not have a draw string in the hood or any adjustment.

The geopress has a short filter life. 350 "pushes"!

How do you not have the UCO Switch?? It is a set with fork, knife, and spoon, and you can combine them to be a long handled fork or spoon. You can also find them at Walmart or on Amazon.

My Waymarkgear lite framless was a gamchanger for me this year so comfortable. Really hoping there is a mile coming my way for the holidays if the wifes been paying attention 😆

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. I have both packs, and they’re great!

@musicinmiles2615

2 жыл бұрын

@@john_kelley jealous lol the red even looks ok haha loved the game comment.

I love my volcom x matador poncho towel, I always disliked to carry a big towel and then have it wet then put clothing, this thing takes care of both super dry fast, wear it straight out of a shower or when just wanting to lounge, I love this thing not cheap but worth it

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never even heard of that! I guess I know what I’ll be looking up

Hard agree about the apalachian gear hoody. My only gripe is that if it gets wet it stinks like a barnyard animal (which the immediatley goes away after it dries) I have worn it almost daily for a month and a half and done some hikes in it as well. As a heavy sweater it smells BAD of barnyard after the hikes just as a disclaimer for some which again, goes away after you let it dry. However its so comfortable and amazing I wear it almost every day.

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

I’d always heard good things, but I didn’t realize just how much I would like it.

I can vouch for the Appalachian Gear Alpaca Hoodie. Great piece of kit. I wear mine all the time also! {if only they would bring back the Juniper color... 😡😡😡 }

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

I agree on all of that!

Great list John! What about the epic gear failures of 2021?

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly didn’t have any epic ones. This was a very fortunate year.

@jeffpeters5347

2 жыл бұрын

@@john_kelley trying to get you new video ideas!

Yo,my dear- Omg.interesting channel-🤩

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

What size do you wear in the alpaca hoodie? I’m 5-10, 235 and am not sure if L or XL would be the way to go. I have one of their beanies, and the temperature range that it works in is amazing

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

I’m around 250, and I have an XL. it fits me well.

Does the OR Echo hoody stink after one day or at all? I want that hoodie but I know some synthetic materials have some type of odor treatment that keeps them from stinking too bad.

@JustinOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

I have a few of them and use them for running and ski touring (super sweaty) and haven't had an issue after one day of use. After 2-3 day though...

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what Justin said. After a day, no biggie, but you’ll definitely have that stank after a few days.

I also have the OR Ferrosi pants. I love them! And for an equivalent, the Salomon Wayfarers are awesome too! I managed to find an OR Echo Hoodie, but the one from AGC is hard to find (even if we're willing to pay the price), and only comes in two colors (Obsidian Black or Dark Olive). Maybe it's due to the pandemic... Do you know if the company will make other colors? Has anyone contacted them?

@lilianedecoste7312

2 жыл бұрын

And for your last question except of course my backpack... I never leave without my Buff!!!

I love the app gear hoodie and it does very well not smelling, but if you are hiking in the rain and this thing gets wet it smells worse than wet dog.

@john_kelley

2 жыл бұрын

😂 I haven’t experienced that yet.

@TylerCampbellOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Agree that doesn't smell great when wet, but smell seems to go away when dries

Now I have to buy a Grayl. And it's John's fault.

BRS stove

John, that’s a horrible coffee mug…go Blue!

WHAT? No poop hammock?

Bought and returned one of those Appalachian hoodies. Very comfortable, but absolutely the worst designed, most sloppy fitting garment I’ve ever owned, and the lack of any kind of neck ventilation makes it unusable. No thanks.

You made another video bashing the water purifier… perhaps you should make up your mind kid ;)