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Mate you need to go to trail days in the US and teach them a few things about being a true ultralight hiker,😅. Sorry could resist. Great video as always, thanks for the load out and I learnt a few things. My only WTF was you trowel, you have what looks like a small ransom woth of gear, the best of the best but your trowel looks like OT came from bunnings, it's all about the small things.🚶♂️⛰️
Solid kit
I worked a summer as a guide in Fiordland and Mt Aspring Nationalnparks in NZ. No one ever wanted to get their feet wet through streams/rivers in the spring. The people who didn’t listen and tried to rock hop invariably fell in the water. Choose wet feet or wet everything and possibly a bleeding head injury.
Heading off doing the same 21 September 👍, great timing with your video thankyou! Take a look at the Wippa Overland 60L made in the Blue Mountains, ive had mine on a couple of multi-days and impressed so far. With the top pack its a genuine 68L and back pocket its 72L and has all the features, load lifters etc. i added the hyperlite shoulder pouch and water pouch, all up comes in at 1100g there abouts. The pack is seam sealed i think they call it the 200x ,,, DCP ? PS be good to see your post walk review , enjoy 👍
This is really great stuff, it’s all the thoughts I’ve had, but said better. I would add, for Micro breaks- 5mins is max, and standing as much as possible during breaks is very important. Also: listen to your feet, as soon as you feel heat, address it, don’t wait for blisters to form. Keep as much out of your pant/shorts pockets as Possible- keep a belt pouch empty, for the day’s quick use items: sunglasses, sunscreen, granola bars
Firstly - Love the tips! Great video! Your "comfortable" pace of 4km/hr is a little much for me. I shoot for 3.5 km/hr when hiking anything other than flat below 1500 meters. Above 2500 meters I am closer to 3 km/hr. The only thing that ever gets me in a hurry is remaining daylight and weather. If it comes to hitting dusk, I will camp early rather than push through the dark. My rule - plan an extra two days for the first 150km, and then an extra day and a half for the next 150km. 300km is about as far of a hike that I can (want) do even with resupplies, but that cushion seems to work well for me to adjust to the conditions and not be stressed about racing against the clock. Bottom line is that I never have a deadline to finish a hike. It just is what it is, and I get home when I get home. Going on a 3 day hike - plan 4 days. A five day hike- plan 7 days. A 7 day hike - plan 10 days. Having that cushion of time can make all the difference in the world in how enjoyable the hike is. Best regards and be safe, Bubba
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Excellent video, Mowser! I havent done any winter hiking and this video gives me a few extra insights should I wish to do so in the future. Love your videos. They are clear, concise & without any of the hype & hoopla of many a KZreadr. Look forward to the follow up video(s)👍
My favourite is the forever chemicals in the gortex we all ignore when we buy this shit
Really interested to see a post-hike review where you tell us how your layering system worked
Hi Mowser, you mentioned in the vid you are looking at alternatives to the Temres Showa glove. Very interested in this as I’m on the verge of ordering from the US but expensive to ship to AUS. What glove alternative do you have in mind?
Great video and advice 👍
STS ultrasil compression dry bag for sleeping bags everytime. OK a slight weight penalty but you get the bag to half the volume of a conventual stuff sack and it's waterproof.
Your thoughts on the lack of back ventilation for the pack?
Excellent video, thank you very much!
Thank you. Think you might have got the really cold weather. I mentioned before I think we crossed paths with your son at Windermere. I watched your 4-layer clothing video and bought (at great expense) the Showra Temres 282-02 - and on our last day we walked out over Cradle Mountain - it looked like the Parks Tasmania Hypothermia video - and the layers and gloves worked a treat. The highlight was bumping into the tourists on Marion’s Peak in their cotton tracksuit pants and plastic ponchos - while we looked like Antarctic adventurers. We loved Alps and Amici food - have just reordered for GOW. My improvement would be micro spikes that you can take on and off easily. I needed to take my boots off the stretch on - a size too small I think. I love Sth to Nth direction. May do it again!
It is a balance, Aus normally has a wet cold and most of the world has dryer cold and lower temps but when they come here they feel colder.
This has come at the perfect time. Heading to tassie next month for an OT winter trek. Thanks for the content!
That's a great tent isn't it. Love mine! Do you keep the studs in or do you remove them to be able to pack the tent smaller? Yours looks really small, therefore just wondering. My flextail pillow is arriving today. Really looking forward to use it and see what I think of it.
Another great one Mowser, hope you have a great walk and would love to see a Summer version of this! 😉 I’m headed out end of Feb, gaiters really necessary then? 🤔 Will have Montbell storm cruiser rain pants with me. And have the Torrentshell jacket, though want a Beta AR so bad. But, overkill? 🤔
You've done the overland 50 times?! Epic
I really love that you shout out cool snack companies in your videos! I love variety of bars and snacks on trips 😆
Great video Mowser, looking forward to seeing the trip video 👍
I always say "if you stop once, you'll stop 100 times" so keep the momentum going especially on harder sections of the hike
in what temperatures are yoy going to be? here -4c, not snow but freezing dry cold
@@leo_714 hard to say. With windchill may get as cold as -10c but probably just below 0 or just above most of time
Thank you. I will be on the OT in a few weeks as well. Terrific to see your decisions.
Thanks for watching!
I'll be interested in how the mesh thermals go. I saw them a while ago& thought they might be good.
After initial tests they feel really warm. Review to follow!
They work well, and come in a few shoulder options, from full mesh to covered shoulder pad and some front
Thank you so much for making this video, its been really useful.
Glad you found it helpful!
I LOVE my Stratospire LI - you’re the first KZreadr I’ve seen that also has one.
Yep, it’s a great tent!
I love mine as well!
Drinking hot drinks in the cold DOES make you warmer. It's not about raising your core temperature, but your hands and a part of your upper body. How do you come to your conclusion? Have you ever done long winter hikes at - 25 Celsius? I would say: NOT debunked.
Do you ever wear a tshirt over the thermals or doesnt it make much of a diff? Or do you just take either a tshirt or thermals for base?
I tend to either wear just a woollen t-shirt or a thermal. Although on an upcoming trip I am wearing a mesh singlet baselayer and a wool shirt on top. Stay tuned for a review!
I have an MSR drom bag, the canvasy one not the lite one - I normally use bottles though. When I looked up that hose attachment there were heaps of bad reviews, have you ever had any issues with it?
Have never had an issue with the hose in heaps of trips. Works really well for me. Could maybe be a little longer. I also have one of the canvas ones. The lite ones take forever to get rid of the plastic taste!
Good stuff. While compressing down sleeping bags may be fine, it's still an issue with the synthetic bags that I use for wet locales and ethical reasons.
Great perspective! Thanks for watching!
I've just returned to backpacking with an older body than I had last time many years ago. I love your tips. I especially appreciate the recommendations for snacking frequently to keep energy up, setting a steady pace that's doable, and going to places we love. It's a reminder that shorter and slower in places that are dear to me can continue to be rewarding. Thanks!
Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you found the tips helpful for your backpacking adventures.
When moving through scrub I'm always wearing a uncoated nylon shell. Protects the skin and allows much lighter gear underneath. Nitro works great under this. Also great for adding to compulsory gear in races. So light
Yes, nice one. I have something similar for racing. Will keep that in mind!
Great tips, very simple but very helpful.
Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching!
Would the newer version of this jacket be too hot to wear on an 85°F day when it's raining?
You would definately get pretty hot in that type of heat, especially if humid. Not many jackets you wouldn't get hot in though. I have worn it in these types of temperatures (not too humid) and I coped with open pit zips and front zip.
@@mowsertas thank you for the reply.
Actually cotton t-shirt can be fun if you go in hot summer in Spain. You soak it in cold water put it on and walk. Just make sure you can repeat that often and also that it won't dry :-D Regarding to overpacking... if you do that consistently... you will end up with really strong legs :-D But it won't be easy and maybe not a fun as well. Make sure you won't trade of weight for your own safety. Rescue service is not a taxi service. But otherwise yes... finding balance is not easy.
Overpacking is my leg-day workout plan now! Who needs the gym, right?
@@mowsertas I mean you can buy yourself weight vest for gym training anyway... or just go for walk with overweight backpack :-D ...just make sure to use it in enviroment where you don't get into trouble if it sucks all your energy and you can no longer move :-D
Nice tips. I generaly prefer longer breaks during day. Sometimes campsites are spectacular and worth every second. Sometimes those are boring and/or crowded.
Very true. On my easier walks I definately love soaking up a longer breaks in the sunshine!
Style over substance
Big efficiency difference is going to be the JB has those heat exchangers on the base which are going to catch more flame that is lost on the WM and also act as a windshield. Firemaple has a new pot with a heat exchanger designed for 3-prong stoves (WM add-on) that should help
Have seen those new fire maple pots. Might have to give one a go!
These are all great tips and ones i don't hear constantly. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
but if you now that the tent is less than 70 in wide why would you try to fit 3 25in pads and then complain?
In this I had 2 x 25 inch pads and a smaller prolite pad (20inch). Still absolutely no chance of fitting.
Super video Mowser, excellent detail. Wanted to know if you'd recommend Vaseline or some lubricant and strapping before setting off on track? Also, considering the tough terrain and multiday hikes you do down there, id be keen to know (perhaps in a video) your approach/s to the mental side, especially when it gets tough (conditions, blisters etc). Love the channel, cheers
I have used Vaseline or lubricant in the past with guided guests who were having lots of trouble. If blisters are a constant problem then you can do this but also need to get to the root cause of what is causing the blister and the shoe fit etc and try and fix that. Funny you mention the approach to mental side. Was only thinking the other day I should do a video on this so stay tuned!
@@mowsertas Thanks Mowser. Think I am zeroing in on root cause thanks to your vid and will upgrading the boots and socks as part of that as well. Would you recommend going a half or full size larger (to allow for swelling etc?). I'll look out for that vid on the mental side. Not sure it's particularly well covered for oz from my travels at least. Thanks!
These hiking tips are fantastic! It's great to see advice that goes beyond the usual basics. Mastering short breaks and efficient camp setups are game-changers. Thanks for sharing these uncommon insights. Looking forward to trying them out on my next hike! Cheers, Simon - Tales From Abroad
Glad you like them and thanks for watching!
Mate I still get a youtube hernia everytime i see your bloody 100 million litre porter pack.
It is large..... but I love it! 🥰
You are right about walking through the mud and not around.
Yep. Much easier!
Mowser, I have a question for you. I did the Overland Track in Nov last year and will do again in Nov this year, but properly. I need to buy a pair of walking boots, shoes..etc. I don't do any of the bush bashing like I have seen you do. I also notice on many of my walks in the Blue Mountains and in Tas that the track are in pretty go condition. Which boots..etc, do you recommend? My pack will weigh 15ks, I am 72ks and am 179cms tall. Thanks.
I did a video on footwear a while ago: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dX17o5Klcsaofbw.htmlsi=sryhIhfTQGn4xedl I generally don't like recommending specific brands of footwear as each person's foot and fit is so unique. Having said that I recently moved from Scarpas (using them for over 20years) to Lowa boots and absolutely love them. They have a very good range of types also. I also have a lighter pair of La Sportiva Ultra Raptor boots that are more for day walks and they are super comfortable and more of a cross over between a walking shoe and a boot. I highly recommend visiting some outdoor stores with a wide range of footwear and trying plenty of pairs on. A lot of stores will let you purchase and take them home and if you only wear them around inside the house you can generally exchange for a different size, pair etc so ensure that this is an option when you purchase. While I prefer a leather boot, the synethic boots these days are very comfortable and much easier to break in and better suited to walking on good track, so i'd probably opt for a synthetic option if you are not bush bashing or doing anything too crazy. Also try some walking shoes and see how they feel compared to boots. I also normally prefer to get walking shoes and boots with Vibram soles as I have always found them to have the best traction and grip. This is the only pitfall of the La Sportivas. Hope this helps!
I just went on a 3 day solo camp up in some nearby mountains. I carried 70 pounds of gear and food 8 miles into the mountain and it was grueling, but overall I learned a lot about what I don't need so I am grateful to have had such a minor bad experience. Loved the video.
Best hiking video of all time. Subscribed.
Welcome aboard! Glad you enjoyed!
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