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@@WHBJr Yeah exactly! But you can get lazy with the sedentary winter wear and just throw it over the top of your moving wear. Makes it easy to take breaks and not get cold!

@@TheRogueSentinel The big benefit is for 4-8 day food carries! You carry lightweight food for that whole time, and filter clean water from rivers and lakes when you're ready to eat. They only take 30 minutes to an hour to rehydrate

@@marksessum8406 that's a great idea, I'll think about it!

@@vdlorenzo2578 I use the Patagonia Capilene midweight base layers.

@StephenOutside thanks so much I work outside doing tennis coaching and I'm absolutely freezing this week so came across your voice I had no idea how bad cotton is I now need to spend a lot of money buying proper gear but it can be overwhelming I don't really know that much about it all. Any recommendations would be very helpful especially for jackets hats gloves ect

@vdlorenzo2578 oh awesome I played and coached tennis too! If I'm actively playing, any base layer with a windbreaker usually does the trick for me. If I start sweating, a layer usually needs to come off. Sometimes it'll be near freezing and I'm playing in just a hoodie and shorts But if I'm standing and not sweating I need quite a bit of insulation. A puffy jacket, sweatpants, and shell pants does the trick for me. For puffy jackets you want one with a good amount of loft

@@S-WS-lx2hm yes, all of these would last one if not multiple thru-hikes! My Patagonia hoodie has 600+ miles on it and my Mirage hoodie (Zpacks) has about 1000 miles on it. Both have held up great! Some PCT hikers also loved the Ridge Merino hoodie but others had durability issues. The REI one smells horrendous after a few days so I'd avoid it. I really hate that one if you couldn't tell 😆

Yeah the original Flash Air 1 looked great on paper, but it had very poor ventilation. Every morning I would wake up with a soaking wet tent. The current version is supposed to have slightly better ventilation though

Hahah so true. The beginning of winter definitely feels colder than the end of winter

It's a literal life saver

@@WHBJr 😂 the true challenge

Do u just size up?

@@marbledkahuuni it really depends on the jacket. If you want a shell to fit over your puffy, a size up should work but I always test it first. A snug fit would compress down and make the jacket feel colder so I look for a jacket that's easy to put on and slightly lose

@ good idea. Thanks!

@@obchristo oh that's a great idea, thanks!

@@IbeAlastair thanks so much! I'm glad you're enjoying them. I'm on a pause for a bit while I find a job but hopefully soon I'll start posting again!

@@toocleanpappas5397 I've been really tempted to get the Tarp-Tent ProTrail Li for a few years now. I think I'll get that or a Durston. The new NeoAir pads are less crinkly now!

@@StephenOutside I have the Duo Dipole Li and the Solo Dipole Li, the foot and head with the little carbon fiber poles are amazing. Being able to sit up and not hitting your head. Or having your 0 degree big puffy sleeping bag not touching your footbox. My only slight complaint is I wish the vestibules were larger. Otherwise. Damn close to my perfect tent.

Yeah of course! That hoodie is absolutely amazing, especially if you're a backpacker/thru hiker. I convinced some friends on the PCT to get one too hahah I'm 150lbs, 5' 10", and I got a large. The large was great I would get it again

@StephenOutside interesting, I would think that would be huge on you. I'm 6'2" 190lbs and sometimes larges are boxy and huge. Thanks for info, I think I'll go with a large.

@@mattporter6624 it's an athletic fit so they suggest sizing up from your normal size if you want a looser fit. (I usually get medium)

Notice I didn’t say spork too.

Fusili and bowtie r spoonable with sauce or patience

@@MR-hb5mu Howdy! They're from a website called "National Park Posters" by artist Rob Decker. It's a little pricey but they tend to do sales around the holidays

@@Andy-x3i8y hahah yeah that's why I wanted to switch! For me it wasn't worth it. I'd rather strip comforts away and travel lighter

@@StephenOutside but what comforts are you missing out on? I still don’t understand what people are referring to when they talk about comfort. Are they saying that their heavy sleeping pad is more comfortable or something? I really don’t understand the conversation. my ultralight gear is more comfortable and outperforms any “traditional” backpacking gear because traditional backpacking gear isn’t good. It’s just heavy and low performing. Aside from bringing a chair, I cannot find a single concrete explanation of what comforts bringing heavy stuff provides. Can anyone tell me? Can anybody please explain to me what the Internet is talking about when they’re saying they’re traditional backpacking gear is more comfortable. What is it that they are bringing?! a chessboard? An iPad? A personal wand massager? Somebody please tell me.

Hahah yeah it's a fair question. Nowadays it's very easy to get 15-20 lbs base weight if you use backpacking gear. But some Ultralight gear will strip away comforts in order to save weight. Examples of this are torso sized sleeping pads, frameless backpacks, single wall tents, tarps, and quilts. This gear will get you down to sub 10 lbs base weight. For me it's worth it to go lighter because I never find that I'm uncomfortable. But my sleep system is on the extreme end and relies on me being exhausted at the end of the day in order to get good sleep. Some people will bring a sleep system that weights twice as much as mine because they need better quality of sleep. I think in the end though, backpacking gear has come a long way and you can have both lightweight and comfort if you do research

I chose to buy a rain jacket that will last probably 20 years because of its 100% waterproof, extremely durable but non-breathable material (it has pit zips to compensate). The thing is a swap if you push too hard but I love it. It's an ultralight emergency item at 7.4oz which is just as light and functional as many expensive breathable jackets. My wind breaker jacket is super useful and it only weighs 3.7oz (105g)! I wear it on cold mornings to keep body heat inside, when it's sprinkling because it has DWR, and obviously when it's windy. For 3.7oz it's so worth bringing! For me the wind jacket is way more useful than a rain jacket. It's more breathable than any rain jacket on the market, and until then I'll probably be bringing two. It's all about moisture management in the end Edit: One thing my comment didn't make clear is that all breathable rain jackets will wet out at some point while mine won't. And breathable rain jackets will have worse breathability in wind, light rain, and cold mornings making you damp - these are the three uses I would use it most for

No way, that's amazing! Sometimes I like to be disconnected from tech but there were many times on the PCT I would have loved this. It's cool you can play with friends too

I haven't heard of that, it looks interesting. I'll admit I've debated tarp camping for a long time now and combining it with a poncho would be even better

Hey thanks so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

I haven't tried it but several people have recommended it. It sounds nice

@@fatherdamo2 Looks like an awesome setup. I've heard a lot about mesh base layers although I've never tried them. Thanks for sharing!

We're just finding ot about what Norwegians have known all along!!!!!

Thanks so much!

Lol yeah I gotta find some sun pants next

Messy hair + hat I like = hat in every video

Yeah I love them!! I got them off of Amazon by searching "dance pants" and they cost around $25. These are the ones I got a.co/d/4n9pLzO

@@StephenOutside thanks! Do they let any air in?

@@studiopiko They act more like wind pants than rain pants. They're somewhat breathable but I wouldn't want to sweat in them. I've had to roll them up a few times hahah

@@StephenOutside getting them ;)

It's actually super rare to see them in the wild, so we were extremely unlucky. They usually avoid people and hide. Looking back, I think they were by food or a den since they didn't move and they're solitary unless with a cub. Those are both scenarios where they can get defensive... Lesson learned lol We heard several mountain lions in the desert section but I didn't see any. I've only encountered them on the Colorado Trail. Oh man hahah. Yeah that would worry me for sure seeing a paw print like that

Thanks, I appreciate it! I actually got off trail a week before the Park Fire broke out. My trail fam has been dealing with some rough conditions. Hiking with red skies, thick haze, and even wearing masks. It looks like something out of a dystopian movie

@@StephenOutside tell me about I live in Wa and inhaling smoke does not get easier. That’s a bummer, I hope you all make it back. Thanks again, I’m really enjoying watching!!! 👍

It was a PCT side trip! From about 09:07 to 12:38. I think it's absolutely worth it, but man was that a hard day...

Thanks so much!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

@@averymiller9836 aw thanks so much!!! I had a ton of fun putting this together! What a crazy few days hahah

I second this!!!

Thanks I appreciate it! We hiked San Jacinto on April 30 this year. At that time the conditions for Fuller Ridge and Apache Peak were improving a lot every week

A lot of gear is getting to the point where you have to sacrifice a ton of comforts, especially in the sleep system. It's exciting to see people add lightweight comforts back into their packs. Yeah, the pressure to hike huge miles is so strong. I love taking my time and enjoying nature if I can, even with a minimalist setup.

@@StephenOutside me too… lol

With every environment having different microbes and decomposing times, it's always safest to pack out TP. Desert and alpine environments are some of the most delicate and they also take the longest to decompose TP

Elbert was beautiful! But it's a massive challenge if you're up for it. Be prepared for bad weather, bring snacks and water. Take it slow, listen to your body and you should be fine! I've camped and climbed in the Wichita mountains, it was really nice!

@@StephenOutside ended up doing Elbert took 9 hours but got it done ty

Hell yeah, that's awesome! Congrats

@@StephenOutside thank you sir

@@Nhkg17 I think the reason it's thicker is for durability. This hoodie has held up incredibly well for 2000+ miles while other hoodies have fallen apart within 500 miles. It's also surprisingly breathable and cool. (Not affiliated with them but damn I love this hoodie)

Oh no way!! It was really fun seeing new faces on the JMT section. I hope you enjoyed your hike!