I'm a Canadian outdoorsman from Calgary, Alberta. I'm lucky enough to be in one of the best places in the world to get out and experience the backcountry and outdoors.
This channel is all about taking you on those journeys and providing some tips, tricks, and gear recommendations for your own adventures.
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Two doors are useful to allow for a breeze to go through
Can add the new decathlon mat on with a r value of over 5
If weight isnt that much of a problem for u, i can recommend the exped DURA series. Its the exact same as the ULTRA series, but its way more durable because of 75 D fabric on top and 170 D fabric on the bottom. Clearly it uses up a little more space in ur BP and weighs 1000 gramms but for me, the durability is worth it ( Never had a hole in mine in 1.5 years of heavy usage). I have been to norway and sweden and have slept on rocks, forest ground without any protection mat underneath. and not a single puncture hole.
Snow insulates. Solid ice doesn’t.
If r-value is irrelevant, is Sts Etherlight XT still the best option for comfort? I reside in Thailand, where my only options are sts, thermarest, and nemo.
I don't think you sldefine budget correctly. Boone going camping 2 times a year pays 110 for a pad
Hi Justin, could you do a sleeping bag episode please.
Can you review flextail zero pillow?
I have tested it. It's not for me. I don't like the wedge shape.
Bought and paid for?
I am not sure what you mean
@@JustinOutdoors , there is very little in your, on your list that that’s really meaningful. Better options, equally or better options. And some less expensive. For example, the Zero Pump. Any pump you have to top off, I don’t care how light it is or less bulky, is not worth having. I could go on and on but isn’t worth my time. There is a reason I haven’t subscribed to your channel. And you’re not the only one for sure. Just my observations. When I see real meaningful, and not hype? I would love to sub. I think you have the platform and likability.
@@kmichaelp4508 Thanks for sharing your experience and opinions. I completely understand if you only want to subscribe to channels that mirror what you think.
@@JustinOutdoors , keep fooling yourself
@@JustinOutdoors , and how utterly pointless that would be! I can’t believe you would come up with such a defensive statement. Shows me even more
Sorry to say but don't know what all the hype is about Yamnuska being SOOO SCARY. It was such a fun & exhilarating hike, the chain section, yes if you're squeamish about heights can be challenging. Just keeping your senses of your surrounds about you is very important on any portion of this climb. Summit in 3 1/2 hrs, back down in 1 1/2, 5 hrs all together with short rests in between to enjoy the sunset was awesome..
Why are you sorry? Your experience and opinions are completely valid!
5 lb gear with 4.9 lb water.
You can put your phone into airplane mode temporarily so it's not looking for towers - just turn it back on when you want to use - saves battery big time!
Are you wearing a speedgoat by Hoka? If not what shoe is that and why are you wearing a trailrunning shoe and not a hiking shoe?
I am
Hi Justin, What kind of slepping pads do you advice for side sleeper of 220 lbs ? Best regards from Switzerland
Try the big Agnus divide, its a great affordable pad (sub 100$ in places) and nobody seems to be reveiwing despite is being an amazing pad.
Got the name of the pants you’re wearing? Look mad comfy.
Looks like Kyle hates hiking older brother with the same shirt and glasses lmao
Do you need a permit to set up camp?
4:15 bro just use polycryo, should help against small rocks, etc things thatll pop your pad and its super light
Justin. You are the standard when doing gear reviews for hiking gear. I love your channel. It’s been almost 2 years since your last electronics review for battery banks. I feel like electronics and new tech get released on the regular with a ton of new updates. What are you using now on the trail to charge everything? Are you still liking the nitecore 10000mah? Is there a big difference between the 10,000 and the 20,000 mA hour nitecore or do you carry 2 10000mah?
Nice vid ! I'm still waiting for your review of the new decathlon insulated pad ;) Also does the synthetic insulation makes the exped 3R more bulky to pack than an Xlite ? Thanks
I got the Exped Ultra 5R last Christmas after asking for it because of a recommendation you made in a video, and wow is it good!! Going from the Thermarest Xlite and Xtherm to the Exped was such a revelation in how comfy a sleeping pad can be. I’ve not taken it out on snow/deep frozen ground or below about -3°C yet, but when I head out on winter alpine trips here in the southern hemisphere I’ll certainly be trying the Exped with a closed cell foam pad rather than the old uncomfortable Xtherm!
Thanks Justin! As always, your video was super helpful and enjoyable to watch. I love your channel.
I work at REI and my number 1 pad I recommend to people is the Exped Ultra 3R. Around here most people are doing 3 season camping so the 2.9 is fine. One advantage I’ve found is that with the tubular design if you get a puncture it’ll be slightly easier to fix/find compared to something with more valleys and bumps
have EXped stopped their long vertical baffles from internally tearing now?
That seems to be the case over the last couple of generations
Drinking game. Do a shot whenever he says "super" or "lightweight"
Garage Grown Gear's website triggers my antivirus alarm. So until they fix that I won't be ordering from them.
Exped Ultra 5 and 7 are better comparison to the Xlite. They also make a mummy le version for gram weenies
"The thousands I've tested." I assume this is a slip of the tongue. There are only 365 nights in a normal year. You would have to sleep on a different pad every single night for nearly 5.5 years to have tested 2000 sleeping pads. I highly doubt there are even 2000 different models of pads on the market in the entire world. Not to mention, you would only have had 1 night on each pad, which means you wouldn't have had the opportunity to test them under different conditions.
If you notice, the moment he said "thousands" a text pops up and says "dozens"
That wasn't the top rated water bottle though lol! Where's your SmartWater bottle?
Backpack + Sleeping Pad + Quilt = $565. This is not "budget" you clown.
Hi Justin. I know you are a big decathlon fan. Have you / are you planning to test the forclaz mt900 ? It seems great value for money based on specs. Also for ultra light category. Why no mention of thermarest uberlite? You’re sleeping pad reviews are second to none 👍
I just bought the new Naturehike R8.8 and a little disappointed that it is not featured. If you have any info on this I'd love your opinion.
Have you ever slept on any MEC sleeping pads, like the VectAir Insulated UL 3S? I’d love to hear your review on those.
There is a new kid on the block and thats the Alton sleeping pad with a R value of 4. Also affordable.
Thanks for the information I use Decathlon but to be honest I don’t look around enough, I generally go in for what I need but now I’m going to have a good look round as you’ve given me some great ideas many thanks Jeff (uk)
How would you compare the warmth of the Xlite, rei helix, and Zenbivy flex air?
Did you get a chance to test the Zenbivy Ultralight Mattress? I see you reviewed the Flex, but the Ultralight seems like a stronger contender, since it's also very similar to the Helix but notably lighter. A reviewer on their site even compared it to the Helix directly.
Yup. I have a video comparing the Helix to the zenviby UL
@@JustinOutdoors I see it now don’t know how it slipped past me. Thanks!
I can second that if you are over 220 lbs the helix probably won’t work for you. At 35 degrees Fahrenheit I was getting cold spots and pressure points all night. While I haven’t tried the zenbivy pad, my ether light xt extreme (large) has kept me warm in colder temps and is super comfortable. It’s thicker which helps keep you off the ground, but cons are that it’s heavier and bulkier. So if the extra 5 oz and volume is a deal breaker and you weigh over 220 you’ll have to compromise on comfort. Having carried 100 lbs of elk meat out of the back country over many miles, I find it silly to worry about a few oz. I may not be a true ultra lighter but i love your content, keep it up! I wouldn’t mind seeing some “heavyweight” content sometime😂
Can you share more about perceived noise levels when lying on the pads? Thanks for making this video.
I can only comment on the Big Agnes Boundry Deluxe which is a really quiet mat.
Big Agnes Rpide or whatever its called failed within 6 months. I dont recommended big agnes
I think the UberLite is very good. I use it because it packs up the smallest.
I guess it's all relative. I've just upgraded from a 25 year old Thermarest (so you can't fault the durability, longevity and value for money) to the new Nemo Tensor All-Season. By comparison my new pad is soooo warm and comfortable. I sleep better on it than I do in my bed. It's nice to see this pad in your review, and reassuring to know that I made a good choice and a wise investment. Whether or not it will last 25 years remains to be seen. I'll let you know! 😂
Rapide SL also has poor build quality! Had 3 of them break on me on my pct thru. Big agnes were good on their warranty and replaced them all, but I would honestly rather have gotten something else
Great video! I am no stranger to injury. Good to see this type of content.
Stuggled to find a video on the actual performance whilst using the maps outdoors till now. To me that seems like thr most important metric. Taking the plunge on the fenix i reckon
Excellent! Thank you!
I have 3 exped 5r wide, all my sleeping pads are expeds, My favourite is exped mega mat light 12, 1.3 kg R value 7+ and 77cm wide. I roll on that pad exactly like I roll at home.
Great tips!
Punch a hole in the corner of the ziplock above the seal & attach a loop of cord to make it hangable 👍🏻