Thanks, great detailed review, I'm going to pick one up tomorrow!
@soldierloz3 ай бұрын
Hi ... how is the sizing? Do these come up firm or generous? Laurie
@wayofthehike3 ай бұрын
I found the hemp hat a bit more firm. But bear in mind that Tilley has very specific sizing and so you should definitely measure your head based on the instructions on their website. Also I find the sizing is a bit different based on each of their hat models, so 7 1/2 size in the hemp hat may fit a little differently compared to a 7 1/2 in one of their other hats.
@soldierloz3 ай бұрын
Hmmm ... ok I normally take a 7 1/4 - 7 3/8 so I'm thinking the 7 3/8. I do have a hat block if it's a little firm. Think 7 1/2 will be too big. How does this compare with your sizing my friend?
@OffTrail20003 ай бұрын
How does the rigid bottom of the Vesica impact the squeezing of water while filtering? It would seem to get in the way of getting all the water out, no?
@wayofthehike3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment. The squeezability of it is a huge help in the water filtration process. I don’t find that the rigid bottom has any negative impact on getting all the water out. To me it performs much better than a standard plastic water bottle in that regard.
@korea_trekking5 ай бұрын
리뷰 잘 보고 갑니다 ~ T K~^^
@ervinslens6 ай бұрын
Simply gorgeous review my friend.
@wayofthehike6 ай бұрын
Why thank you 😊
@lexington4767 ай бұрын
Have you ever used the REI Trail 40? I also have that backpack as well and it's just like the 25 it's really good.
@wayofthehike6 ай бұрын
Hey I have not used it but have seen it in store with lots of positive reviews. I’ll look into that one!
@lexington4767 ай бұрын
I have this backpack for work and its really good.
I notice that you use one stake for staking down each corner of the tent. I know that the lengths of the guy lines for each corner of the tent floor, body and fly are somewhat different lengths. The body and fly can be adjusted, but not the foot print. How do you keep the foot print tight with using one stake for each corner?
@wayofthehike11 ай бұрын
I believe the footprint clips in to the tent.
@SophisticatedDogCat Жыл бұрын
“Kuh-Knock” sounds stupid. I will continue saying it like “knock”.
@wayofthehike Жыл бұрын
I honestly prefer saying it that way, too.
@JcraftCharger Жыл бұрын
I have this exact hat - I bought it from the original Tilley store in Toronto in 2005 after graduating high school. Have been wearing it out on the water (boating, paddleboarding, canoe, windsurfing, hiking, cutting the lawn, golfing etc) every summer since in all kinds of weather. Swim with it all the time. Will repel water for a bit but eventually holds some if you soak it...which I like because it doubles as a cool thing to wear on your head on a hot day. I've swam under water with it many many times as well lol...stays on and holds its shape when back on surface. It will dry in about 30 45 minutes. It really is a great hat. I get compliments on it all the time and I see more and more guys my age and younger wearing them. These things may have an 'older man' stigma attached to them...but try it out and you may fall in love with it. It's my go to hat for late morning - 5 pm type sun as it gives full protection during that time of day. Has faded a bit but not much and that just adds character. Brass grommets haven't rusted or changed colour. Draw strings still fully adjustable (though, I've only used them a few times). I have never sprayed it with any protectant or repellent. I stuff this hat in a backpack often and it will get creased and bent out of shape. But all I have to do is wear it for a bit or lay it out on a table and it will fully reclaim its shape. Dunking it in water and laying it on the table to dry seems to really hit the reset button. The brim has a really nice soft yet firm characteristic to it that has stayed the same no matter what I put the hat through. Front end will bend up a bit when boating at higher speeds. It truly is a great hat. It's got a great style to it and like I said, I get asked about it all the time. And it floats!! - have had to retrieve it from the lake a few times. As you may have guessed, I really do love this hat! So well made and I have a million miles on mine with zero complaints or issues.
@bethloomis8961 Жыл бұрын
Nice to have a hiker reviewing a day pack. While VERY new to hiking, I thought that I knew that there were hiking pole holders. Another KZread reviewer had NO clue what they were for. Rather than admit it, she came up with some far-fetched reason for the existence of the holders.
@barnaclebill1615 Жыл бұрын
Nice and helpful review, thanks! 👍👍🇺🇸😁
@PaulOutsidetheWalls Жыл бұрын
What size is yours? I'm a 7 1/2 in nylon, and 7 5/8 in cotton. What would that be in a hemp hat?
@gummybear4128324 күн бұрын
Should’ve the same size
@floridaswampman7648 Жыл бұрын
This is my second TH5 Hemp hat. I love it and wear it every day cutting lawn and fishing in the florida summer heat. The first hat lasted 11 years and finally gave up. Tilley replaced it for free with a LTM 5 Airflow which I like too as its a touch lighter and cooler. The hemp hat wasnt available at the time, so I opted for the LTM 5 airflo. Now they are offering the TH5 Hemp at a heavily discounted price and I just ordered one. This hat is my overall favorite and I highly recomend it.
@wayofthehike Жыл бұрын
I agree, it’s a fantastic hat and I keep it in my car at all times for my hikes. I also have the LTM5 and enjoy that one a lot too - esp in the summer. Cheers!
@g.victorpaulson8836 Жыл бұрын
I know this is a two year old video, but I am going to comment anyway. Here are some thoughts... First, let me applaud you for being involved in Scouting, and mentoring young men to be confidently self-reliant. My own Scouting experience shaped me in ways that are with me still, and have made me a better man. Second, in my opinion a small kit like this is intended to fit in a pocket, and should be carried there, rather than in your pack. The purpose is to provide you with some basic abilities if you should become separated from your main gear. What if you lose your pack in a fall off a cliff, or it gets swept away in a flash flood, or burns up in a car fire? At least your pocket kit is with you. Next, the first thing I see when you open the lid is...a lot of empty space! You know the old story about a glass half-full, or half-empty? I'm an engineer, so I see all that empty space and think, "either the box is bigger than it needs to be, or we can fit more gear in it". While "free" is always a good price point, and any blade is better than no blade, that knife is quite bulky for just a single blade. Some of the small Leatherman multi tools and Victorinox Swiis army knives offer more functionality in the same or less space. My pocket kit holds a Victorinox Farmer-X, with a large blade, saw, awl, scissor, and bottle- and can openers, etc. The lighter is always a good backup, but they can leak fuel and be defunct when needed most. Try looping a zip tie around it, under the lever, to keep it from being depressed during transport. I suggest two fail-safe methods that are impervious to water damage, cold or other environmental forces: a Fresnel lens and a ferrocerium rod. You have plenty of room for both. Another addition could be some man-made tinder, as simple as cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly and sealed inside a straw, or some TinderQuik plugs or WetFire cubes. When orienteering with a map, a base plate compass is a required tool. For the purpose of a small unit in a pocket kit like this, the base plate is a waste of space, especially since if you have to resort to using it, you likely will have lost your map and main compass already. That's a nice whistle! I often wonder, though, whether there might be certain situations where I might not have the wherewithal or stamina to blow it loudly enough to be heard very far. You could add a small signal mirror, too. UST's Micro Star Flash is in my kit. If it moves and it shouldn't, duct tape. If it should move and it doesn't, WD-40. With both you can repair the whole universe! I would suggest using the inside of that straw to hold a sewing needle and thread, and perhaps a couple of small zip ties, or maybe a couple of finish nails and some folded brass wire, turning the whole assemblage into a "mini repair kit". For my use that is way too much flashlight for a pocket tin. I use a KeySmart Nano Torch, really small and really bright. The Photon Freedom is another great small form factor. It's always hard to fit any appreciable amount of cordage in a kit like this. For my larger rigs, I still stand by 550 paracord, and have also started to mess around with Survivor cord by Titan, that has added components of fishing line, snare wire and waxed hemp cord inside it. I have started using Dyneema cord in my small kits. It is immensely strong and has a diameter of <2mm, so I can get a good 10 or 12 feet in a fairly small hank. I also like the idea of a lanyard, and choose gear that can be strung on one. When it comes to first aid items, it certainly doesn't hurt to include some rudimentary first aid items. However, I always carry a separate "mini med" kit that has some hospital grade wound dressings, some Neosporin -impregnated Bandaids, some basic pain, diarrhea, and allergy meds, burn gel, CPR face shield, etc. It allows me to carry a few more crucial items, and frees up space in the tin. I would suggest keeping the gauze and moleskin in a small plastic bag; over time in a kit they will most definitely collect dirt and grime. Here are some other items that would work in a good pocket kit: Water bag (Whirlpak, breast milk bags, etc.) Water purification tablets Brass #3 safety pins (4) Note paper (Rite In The Rain) Fisher Space Pen cartridge or Micro pencil (Viking Mikro) Sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil Storm matches large paper clips (MacGyver tool!) Fish hooks, crimp sinkers, fishing line Snare wire I'm sure your kit serves your needs, and my intention is only to suggest other ideas. If even one sentence of what I've written helps you or anyone else who reads it, I'm happy. Have fun out there!
@wayofthehike Жыл бұрын
Hey Victor, thanks so much for your thoughtful post here. I really appreciate your ideas and thoughts on this as I am always looking to improve my kits. I’ve done a few revisions to my kit since this video and some of them are in line with what you recommend. But this gives me more ideas. Thank you and have a very merry Christmas! 🎄
@g.victorpaulson8836 Жыл бұрын
@@wayofthehike And a very Merry Christmas to you, too, Sir! I am an avid survival nut(!) and I love collecting and tinkering with gear, but mostly getting out there and using it!
@DenisBTV Жыл бұрын
Nice review with attention to details that are not provided on official web page. Thank you!
@sarayuki8540 Жыл бұрын
Is this the guy or girl version of that back. Im trying to figure out if there is a difference.
@wayofthehike Жыл бұрын
This is the men’s version. I have see the women’s version in the store and they look virtually identical to one another.
@sarayuki8540 Жыл бұрын
@@wayofthehike thanks
@sarayuki8540 Жыл бұрын
@@wayofthehike Thanks. The color through me off since they have a similar color for womens and mens only has darker red and blue.
@Jubagel41 Жыл бұрын
Can this packs water bottle slots fit a 32oz Hydroflask?
@wayofthehike Жыл бұрын
I haven’t tried it but I am pretty sure it can with no problem. It can certainly fit a 32 oz. Nalgene.
@Jubagel41 Жыл бұрын
@@wayofthehike Awesome, thanks for the reply! I really appreciate it!
@lluis9377 Жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks!!
@wayofthehike Жыл бұрын
Of course! Glad you found it helpful.
@taylorandclarke1910 Жыл бұрын
Filmed with a potato.
@makb53542 жыл бұрын
I have a female version called Maya. I love all the pockets because I hike with my dog so 1/3rd extra dog gear. I wish the inside zipper pocket was larger though. Overall I like everything about it and could mod the pack but then it would void warranty from REI because I got it month ago. It wouldn’t matter but I am having issues with pack causing rubbing rash/bruising between my shoulder blade and spine from the top the hemmed fabric with Velcro backing for torso height adjustment. If I adjust it to where the hip belt sits right, so my hips take some weigh load off, the hem hits wrong spot on my back. If I lift it higher, the hip belt looses it’s purpose. I went through multiple backpacks and had high hopes for this one because frame is flexible and side pockets are deep. I checked against my Osprey Tempest and hem is much bulkier then Osprey. Have you had any issues with this? I can’t figure out if it’s just me or something with this pack because it is only on one side. I wish they would make two sizes XS/S and M/L because in larger size the hem would end higher up.
@kenwbrenner2 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris. Very much enjoyed this video as I'm in the market for a smaller/lighter tent than my current (2017 REI Quarter Dome 2). I need a tent 2 lbs and under. This is also a nice video due to the precious little helper you had! (I'm a granddad to 8 granddaughters 🙂🙏), God Bless!
@wayofthehike2 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that the video was helpful. Hope you find a great tent that suits you well. And thank you for the kind words. All the best and happy camping. 😊
@Christopherjamesmurphy212 жыл бұрын
Best part of a tilley hat is it doesn't feel like your wearing at hat
@jpadicecoffee98122 жыл бұрын
I may need a bigger pack from my 18L, I like the ability to hold the hiking poles. Need to go see it.
@douglascunningham98892 жыл бұрын
I have had my Tilley hemp hat for 22 years. Exposed to sun, rain and snow and it's still a fantastic hat. Right now it protects my head from 38°C sunshine.
@wayofthehike Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@melosaurrn2 жыл бұрын
I recently purchased this pack and I am in love with it. It's so good. I also wish that the keyring clip would be in the outside pocket and having a outside stuff pocket would have been nice, but those are minor issues and the pros of this pack exceed those minor cons. I also love how the pack is structured but not "too structured" - I'm coming from a 24L Osprey Sirrus and that pack was so freaking uncomfortable
@wombat13472 жыл бұрын
😂😂 Einmal ein Video gemacht über diese Hüte und niewieder getragen....... Super test! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@HuskyMike2 жыл бұрын
Finally got to try mine out after buying it a month ago. Love most of the features, but don't like the adjustable shoulder straps. At the middle setting, when I lift the pack by the straps, it does not have a secure feeling- feels like the straps might come loose from the velcro. Also, I wish the pack designers would build these with the hip pockets more forward.
@kideboss74272 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@christhompson60102 жыл бұрын
interesting I must have a different version of the same model . Some of the stuff I dont have. Bought mine at REI in 2020. Mabey they redesigned it for 2022
@ervinslens2 жыл бұрын
Nice video man and very useful review.
@wayofthehike2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad it was helpful!
@legacy70242 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the review! Great tree btw
@wayofthehike2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! I like that tree too 😊 cheers!
@EzraWilson12 жыл бұрын
Tilley sold out to corporate greed. Now their MADE IN CHINA products aren't worth buying.
@abrahammitchell70042 жыл бұрын
cool, can stash a lot of water.
@goneoutside10112 жыл бұрын
I have two of these packs and they I really like them. They have a new styleout now but I don’t know the difference.
@wayofthehike2 жыл бұрын
Oh I’ll have to check out that new style. Thanks for letting me know on that. All the best!
@tomf86272 жыл бұрын
How easy is it to fill from a standing water source like a lake without blowing into it? One concern that I have with bags like the Evernew is that they form a vacuum and don't fill easily if completely submerged.
@wayofthehike2 жыл бұрын
Hey Tom, should be pretty easy. You don’t need to blow into it. You can pull the bottle apart manually and then submerge and drag the bottle through the water a bit.
@scorbett43706 ай бұрын
It helps when filling a bottle to keep the bottom lower than the opening, otherwise water doesn’t want to enter due to pressure issues.
@Bluegrassified2 жыл бұрын
I had a Tilley T3 cotton duck hat. Wore it for over a year. It went with me all over the world. Loved it. Posted many reviews and Instagram pics and reviews. However, my hat was “lost”, stolen from my car, and Tilley refused to honor their replacement warranty. They would not even discount my purchase of a replacement. Very disappointing. i had my name and contact info in my hat, but 5 years later now, no one has come forward or returned my hat. I wanted to get another Tilley T3 hat, but because of the way they blew me off with no warranty offer, I replaced it with a Shelta Hat, more features and 20% cheaper. Still, I wish I had my Tilley hat, but apparently their warranty is worthless, at least in my experience.
@wayofthehike2 жыл бұрын
Yes Grover, I have heard that people have started to see a downturn in the famed Tilley customer service of old. That’s a real pity.
@smokingxgunx2 жыл бұрын
Was your hat registered with Tilley? If not they don’t just replace hats based on people saying they had one. I am sure anyone would see how that would be a disaster. So. Was your purchase registered?
@Bluegrassified2 жыл бұрын
@@smokingxgunx Yes. It was registered. I was told they would not replace it or discount a replacement if I ordered one. Not only was it registered, I had years of pics posted of me wearing it on FB and IG where I did way too much free advertising for them. Oh well. Learned that lesson.
@elliedileonardi18542 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris! Did you sew those patches on or iron them? I am trying to iron my patches on to this pack but they just won’t stick.
@wayofthehike2 жыл бұрын
Hey, I sewed my patches on. The ironing just would not take properly.
@dpalms242 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. The idea of blowing in to the bottle is not a good idea if you have already used it as a dirty water bottle. At least not by putting your mouth directly on lid. I have purchased one for that use and will need to come up with an alternative method of getting air in the bottle. I would guess flowing water would not present problems, but still water might.
@wayofthehike2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t blow into a dirty bottle or recommend doing that in my video. You won’t have trouble filling this water bottle in either flowing or still water. It’s not hard - you can easily expand it by pulling it apart by hand.
@dperry73093 жыл бұрын
IMO the tent is great, but the price is steep. Especially having to buy the footprint separately.
@wayofthehike3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I got it at an REI garage sale so it worked out great in terms of price, but they are not cheap.
@susietopspin3 жыл бұрын
A guide to setting up and breaking down would have been helpful.
@wayofthehike3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that’s a good idea and I may do that.
@MajorAddiction3 жыл бұрын
helpful review mate
@wayofthehike3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@kobenoyashi5313 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear this one has the sturdy plastic back piece. It's nice to have that support.
@johnhoward72983 жыл бұрын
Are Your hats made in CHINA ? Mine is !!!!
@msev57132 жыл бұрын
Some are, some aren’t. You just have to research beforehand. The hemp hat is Canadian made.
@JcraftCharger Жыл бұрын
Mine is Canadian made
@johnhoward72983 жыл бұрын
Not all Tilley hats are made in Canada !!!! My air flow Tilley was made in CHINA !!!!
@wayofthehike3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I heard that has started to happen now. That's a shame.
@friarrodneyburnap43363 жыл бұрын
Retro or Retrogrouch Backpacking" ...I read this in a add on the internet...talking about Backpackers that primarily used vintage backpacking gear...now is this a real thing...is there a new fad called Retrogrouch Backpacking? I know Vintage backpacking gear is becoming more in Vogue. . .then it was... Some call this ("Retro" (Grouch) Backpacking)...for short. Retrogrouch -noun 1. One who is skeptical of technological developments until their usefulness and reliability have been proven. 2. One who insists on minimalist equipment that may be user-serviced, and has proven its usefulness in the past. . . 3. He is such a retro Grouch he still uses a camera that takes film. . . 4.If it's not broken don't try to fix it. . .
@wmd403 жыл бұрын
Nice review and I love that orange color! Been looking at this for a few weeks and I'm definitely going to buy it now. Thanks
@wayofthehike3 жыл бұрын
Great. I am glad the review is helpful and I hope you enjoy your new pack out on the trail! All the best!
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Jul 24
Thanks, great detailed review, I'm going to pick one up tomorrow!
Hi ... how is the sizing? Do these come up firm or generous? Laurie
I found the hemp hat a bit more firm. But bear in mind that Tilley has very specific sizing and so you should definitely measure your head based on the instructions on their website. Also I find the sizing is a bit different based on each of their hat models, so 7 1/2 size in the hemp hat may fit a little differently compared to a 7 1/2 in one of their other hats.
Hmmm ... ok I normally take a 7 1/4 - 7 3/8 so I'm thinking the 7 3/8. I do have a hat block if it's a little firm. Think 7 1/2 will be too big. How does this compare with your sizing my friend?
How does the rigid bottom of the Vesica impact the squeezing of water while filtering? It would seem to get in the way of getting all the water out, no?
Thanks for your comment. The squeezability of it is a huge help in the water filtration process. I don’t find that the rigid bottom has any negative impact on getting all the water out. To me it performs much better than a standard plastic water bottle in that regard.
리뷰 잘 보고 갑니다 ~ T K~^^
Simply gorgeous review my friend.
Why thank you 😊
Have you ever used the REI Trail 40? I also have that backpack as well and it's just like the 25 it's really good.
Hey I have not used it but have seen it in store with lots of positive reviews. I’ll look into that one!
I have this backpack for work and its really good.
Thanks for the review really helpful!
Most welcome! Thanks for watching!
このミウォック本当にカッコいいと思いますねぇ。 新ミウォックはスマートになり過ぎたなぁ。しかも値段跳ね上がってしまって手が届かない。。
I notice that you use one stake for staking down each corner of the tent. I know that the lengths of the guy lines for each corner of the tent floor, body and fly are somewhat different lengths. The body and fly can be adjusted, but not the foot print. How do you keep the foot print tight with using one stake for each corner?
I believe the footprint clips in to the tent.
“Kuh-Knock” sounds stupid. I will continue saying it like “knock”.
I honestly prefer saying it that way, too.
I have this exact hat - I bought it from the original Tilley store in Toronto in 2005 after graduating high school. Have been wearing it out on the water (boating, paddleboarding, canoe, windsurfing, hiking, cutting the lawn, golfing etc) every summer since in all kinds of weather. Swim with it all the time. Will repel water for a bit but eventually holds some if you soak it...which I like because it doubles as a cool thing to wear on your head on a hot day. I've swam under water with it many many times as well lol...stays on and holds its shape when back on surface. It will dry in about 30 45 minutes. It really is a great hat. I get compliments on it all the time and I see more and more guys my age and younger wearing them. These things may have an 'older man' stigma attached to them...but try it out and you may fall in love with it. It's my go to hat for late morning - 5 pm type sun as it gives full protection during that time of day. Has faded a bit but not much and that just adds character. Brass grommets haven't rusted or changed colour. Draw strings still fully adjustable (though, I've only used them a few times). I have never sprayed it with any protectant or repellent. I stuff this hat in a backpack often and it will get creased and bent out of shape. But all I have to do is wear it for a bit or lay it out on a table and it will fully reclaim its shape. Dunking it in water and laying it on the table to dry seems to really hit the reset button. The brim has a really nice soft yet firm characteristic to it that has stayed the same no matter what I put the hat through. Front end will bend up a bit when boating at higher speeds. It truly is a great hat. It's got a great style to it and like I said, I get asked about it all the time. And it floats!! - have had to retrieve it from the lake a few times. As you may have guessed, I really do love this hat! So well made and I have a million miles on mine with zero complaints or issues.
Nice to have a hiker reviewing a day pack. While VERY new to hiking, I thought that I knew that there were hiking pole holders. Another KZread reviewer had NO clue what they were for. Rather than admit it, she came up with some far-fetched reason for the existence of the holders.
Nice and helpful review, thanks! 👍👍🇺🇸😁
What size is yours? I'm a 7 1/2 in nylon, and 7 5/8 in cotton. What would that be in a hemp hat?
Should’ve the same size
This is my second TH5 Hemp hat. I love it and wear it every day cutting lawn and fishing in the florida summer heat. The first hat lasted 11 years and finally gave up. Tilley replaced it for free with a LTM 5 Airflow which I like too as its a touch lighter and cooler. The hemp hat wasnt available at the time, so I opted for the LTM 5 airflo. Now they are offering the TH5 Hemp at a heavily discounted price and I just ordered one. This hat is my overall favorite and I highly recomend it.
I agree, it’s a fantastic hat and I keep it in my car at all times for my hikes. I also have the LTM5 and enjoy that one a lot too - esp in the summer. Cheers!
I know this is a two year old video, but I am going to comment anyway. Here are some thoughts... First, let me applaud you for being involved in Scouting, and mentoring young men to be confidently self-reliant. My own Scouting experience shaped me in ways that are with me still, and have made me a better man. Second, in my opinion a small kit like this is intended to fit in a pocket, and should be carried there, rather than in your pack. The purpose is to provide you with some basic abilities if you should become separated from your main gear. What if you lose your pack in a fall off a cliff, or it gets swept away in a flash flood, or burns up in a car fire? At least your pocket kit is with you. Next, the first thing I see when you open the lid is...a lot of empty space! You know the old story about a glass half-full, or half-empty? I'm an engineer, so I see all that empty space and think, "either the box is bigger than it needs to be, or we can fit more gear in it". While "free" is always a good price point, and any blade is better than no blade, that knife is quite bulky for just a single blade. Some of the small Leatherman multi tools and Victorinox Swiis army knives offer more functionality in the same or less space. My pocket kit holds a Victorinox Farmer-X, with a large blade, saw, awl, scissor, and bottle- and can openers, etc. The lighter is always a good backup, but they can leak fuel and be defunct when needed most. Try looping a zip tie around it, under the lever, to keep it from being depressed during transport. I suggest two fail-safe methods that are impervious to water damage, cold or other environmental forces: a Fresnel lens and a ferrocerium rod. You have plenty of room for both. Another addition could be some man-made tinder, as simple as cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly and sealed inside a straw, or some TinderQuik plugs or WetFire cubes. When orienteering with a map, a base plate compass is a required tool. For the purpose of a small unit in a pocket kit like this, the base plate is a waste of space, especially since if you have to resort to using it, you likely will have lost your map and main compass already. That's a nice whistle! I often wonder, though, whether there might be certain situations where I might not have the wherewithal or stamina to blow it loudly enough to be heard very far. You could add a small signal mirror, too. UST's Micro Star Flash is in my kit. If it moves and it shouldn't, duct tape. If it should move and it doesn't, WD-40. With both you can repair the whole universe! I would suggest using the inside of that straw to hold a sewing needle and thread, and perhaps a couple of small zip ties, or maybe a couple of finish nails and some folded brass wire, turning the whole assemblage into a "mini repair kit". For my use that is way too much flashlight for a pocket tin. I use a KeySmart Nano Torch, really small and really bright. The Photon Freedom is another great small form factor. It's always hard to fit any appreciable amount of cordage in a kit like this. For my larger rigs, I still stand by 550 paracord, and have also started to mess around with Survivor cord by Titan, that has added components of fishing line, snare wire and waxed hemp cord inside it. I have started using Dyneema cord in my small kits. It is immensely strong and has a diameter of <2mm, so I can get a good 10 or 12 feet in a fairly small hank. I also like the idea of a lanyard, and choose gear that can be strung on one. When it comes to first aid items, it certainly doesn't hurt to include some rudimentary first aid items. However, I always carry a separate "mini med" kit that has some hospital grade wound dressings, some Neosporin -impregnated Bandaids, some basic pain, diarrhea, and allergy meds, burn gel, CPR face shield, etc. It allows me to carry a few more crucial items, and frees up space in the tin. I would suggest keeping the gauze and moleskin in a small plastic bag; over time in a kit they will most definitely collect dirt and grime. Here are some other items that would work in a good pocket kit: Water bag (Whirlpak, breast milk bags, etc.) Water purification tablets Brass #3 safety pins (4) Note paper (Rite In The Rain) Fisher Space Pen cartridge or Micro pencil (Viking Mikro) Sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil Storm matches large paper clips (MacGyver tool!) Fish hooks, crimp sinkers, fishing line Snare wire I'm sure your kit serves your needs, and my intention is only to suggest other ideas. If even one sentence of what I've written helps you or anyone else who reads it, I'm happy. Have fun out there!
Hey Victor, thanks so much for your thoughtful post here. I really appreciate your ideas and thoughts on this as I am always looking to improve my kits. I’ve done a few revisions to my kit since this video and some of them are in line with what you recommend. But this gives me more ideas. Thank you and have a very merry Christmas! 🎄
@@wayofthehike And a very Merry Christmas to you, too, Sir! I am an avid survival nut(!) and I love collecting and tinkering with gear, but mostly getting out there and using it!
Nice review with attention to details that are not provided on official web page. Thank you!
Is this the guy or girl version of that back. Im trying to figure out if there is a difference.
This is the men’s version. I have see the women’s version in the store and they look virtually identical to one another.
@@wayofthehike thanks
@@wayofthehike Thanks. The color through me off since they have a similar color for womens and mens only has darker red and blue.
Can this packs water bottle slots fit a 32oz Hydroflask?
I haven’t tried it but I am pretty sure it can with no problem. It can certainly fit a 32 oz. Nalgene.
@@wayofthehike Awesome, thanks for the reply! I really appreciate it!
Great review, thanks!!
Of course! Glad you found it helpful.
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I have a female version called Maya. I love all the pockets because I hike with my dog so 1/3rd extra dog gear. I wish the inside zipper pocket was larger though. Overall I like everything about it and could mod the pack but then it would void warranty from REI because I got it month ago. It wouldn’t matter but I am having issues with pack causing rubbing rash/bruising between my shoulder blade and spine from the top the hemmed fabric with Velcro backing for torso height adjustment. If I adjust it to where the hip belt sits right, so my hips take some weigh load off, the hem hits wrong spot on my back. If I lift it higher, the hip belt looses it’s purpose. I went through multiple backpacks and had high hopes for this one because frame is flexible and side pockets are deep. I checked against my Osprey Tempest and hem is much bulkier then Osprey. Have you had any issues with this? I can’t figure out if it’s just me or something with this pack because it is only on one side. I wish they would make two sizes XS/S and M/L because in larger size the hem would end higher up.
Hi Chris. Very much enjoyed this video as I'm in the market for a smaller/lighter tent than my current (2017 REI Quarter Dome 2). I need a tent 2 lbs and under. This is also a nice video due to the precious little helper you had! (I'm a granddad to 8 granddaughters 🙂🙏), God Bless!
So glad to hear that the video was helpful. Hope you find a great tent that suits you well. And thank you for the kind words. All the best and happy camping. 😊
Best part of a tilley hat is it doesn't feel like your wearing at hat
I may need a bigger pack from my 18L, I like the ability to hold the hiking poles. Need to go see it.
I have had my Tilley hemp hat for 22 years. Exposed to sun, rain and snow and it's still a fantastic hat. Right now it protects my head from 38°C sunshine.
Awesome!
I recently purchased this pack and I am in love with it. It's so good. I also wish that the keyring clip would be in the outside pocket and having a outside stuff pocket would have been nice, but those are minor issues and the pros of this pack exceed those minor cons. I also love how the pack is structured but not "too structured" - I'm coming from a 24L Osprey Sirrus and that pack was so freaking uncomfortable
😂😂 Einmal ein Video gemacht über diese Hüte und niewieder getragen....... Super test! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Finally got to try mine out after buying it a month ago. Love most of the features, but don't like the adjustable shoulder straps. At the middle setting, when I lift the pack by the straps, it does not have a secure feeling- feels like the straps might come loose from the velcro. Also, I wish the pack designers would build these with the hip pockets more forward.
Thank you sir
interesting I must have a different version of the same model . Some of the stuff I dont have. Bought mine at REI in 2020. Mabey they redesigned it for 2022
Nice video man and very useful review.
Thank you! Glad it was helpful!
Thanks a lot for the review! Great tree btw
You are welcome! I like that tree too 😊 cheers!
Tilley sold out to corporate greed. Now their MADE IN CHINA products aren't worth buying.
cool, can stash a lot of water.
I have two of these packs and they I really like them. They have a new styleout now but I don’t know the difference.
Oh I’ll have to check out that new style. Thanks for letting me know on that. All the best!
How easy is it to fill from a standing water source like a lake without blowing into it? One concern that I have with bags like the Evernew is that they form a vacuum and don't fill easily if completely submerged.
Hey Tom, should be pretty easy. You don’t need to blow into it. You can pull the bottle apart manually and then submerge and drag the bottle through the water a bit.
It helps when filling a bottle to keep the bottom lower than the opening, otherwise water doesn’t want to enter due to pressure issues.
I had a Tilley T3 cotton duck hat. Wore it for over a year. It went with me all over the world. Loved it. Posted many reviews and Instagram pics and reviews. However, my hat was “lost”, stolen from my car, and Tilley refused to honor their replacement warranty. They would not even discount my purchase of a replacement. Very disappointing. i had my name and contact info in my hat, but 5 years later now, no one has come forward or returned my hat. I wanted to get another Tilley T3 hat, but because of the way they blew me off with no warranty offer, I replaced it with a Shelta Hat, more features and 20% cheaper. Still, I wish I had my Tilley hat, but apparently their warranty is worthless, at least in my experience.
Yes Grover, I have heard that people have started to see a downturn in the famed Tilley customer service of old. That’s a real pity.
Was your hat registered with Tilley? If not they don’t just replace hats based on people saying they had one. I am sure anyone would see how that would be a disaster. So. Was your purchase registered?
@@smokingxgunx Yes. It was registered. I was told they would not replace it or discount a replacement if I ordered one. Not only was it registered, I had years of pics posted of me wearing it on FB and IG where I did way too much free advertising for them. Oh well. Learned that lesson.
Hi Chris! Did you sew those patches on or iron them? I am trying to iron my patches on to this pack but they just won’t stick.
Hey, I sewed my patches on. The ironing just would not take properly.
Thanks for the review. The idea of blowing in to the bottle is not a good idea if you have already used it as a dirty water bottle. At least not by putting your mouth directly on lid. I have purchased one for that use and will need to come up with an alternative method of getting air in the bottle. I would guess flowing water would not present problems, but still water might.
I didn’t blow into a dirty bottle or recommend doing that in my video. You won’t have trouble filling this water bottle in either flowing or still water. It’s not hard - you can easily expand it by pulling it apart by hand.
IMO the tent is great, but the price is steep. Especially having to buy the footprint separately.
Yeah, I got it at an REI garage sale so it worked out great in terms of price, but they are not cheap.
A guide to setting up and breaking down would have been helpful.
Thanks, that’s a good idea and I may do that.
helpful review mate
Thank you very much!
Glad to hear this one has the sturdy plastic back piece. It's nice to have that support.
Are Your hats made in CHINA ? Mine is !!!!
Some are, some aren’t. You just have to research beforehand. The hemp hat is Canadian made.
Mine is Canadian made
Not all Tilley hats are made in Canada !!!! My air flow Tilley was made in CHINA !!!!
Yes, I heard that has started to happen now. That's a shame.
Retro or Retrogrouch Backpacking" ...I read this in a add on the internet...talking about Backpackers that primarily used vintage backpacking gear...now is this a real thing...is there a new fad called Retrogrouch Backpacking? I know Vintage backpacking gear is becoming more in Vogue. . .then it was... Some call this ("Retro" (Grouch) Backpacking)...for short. Retrogrouch -noun 1. One who is skeptical of technological developments until their usefulness and reliability have been proven. 2. One who insists on minimalist equipment that may be user-serviced, and has proven its usefulness in the past. . . 3. He is such a retro Grouch he still uses a camera that takes film. . . 4.If it's not broken don't try to fix it. . .
Nice review and I love that orange color! Been looking at this for a few weeks and I'm definitely going to buy it now. Thanks
Great. I am glad the review is helpful and I hope you enjoy your new pack out on the trail! All the best!