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I don't actually own any Dyneema, that I know of, so not really speaking from experience here... but I have been researching the material for some gear I've wanted to make. Some of the downsides are not actually from the Dyneema (strength providing fiber common to ropes and such), but from the polyester laminate used to make it into a waterproof sheet. I was recently on the manufacturers site and they were describing next gen materials made with TPU laminates, which would give the fabric a much more flexy experience than what we currently think of as Dyneema / DCF. As the product offering expands, we have preconceptions to lose. While I suspect you are completely correct in describing Dyneema as over-rated (it is competing with titanium, carbon fiber, and bamboo for the title ...) fancy materials do enable gear innovations that will keep surprising us.

I have Zpack Free duo since June 2022. I am 65 years old and this is my bikepacking/flyfishing tent. I would not be able to go places to fly fish without dyneema tent. I go for 5-6 days trips and had to cut food intake to one or two meals a day but add one more fly rod and fly reel as a backup to my fly fishing setup. I am not talking about Zpack company here and their substandard service. I am talking about concept of dyneema. I really like your review and wanted to hear drawbacks of the system. See through tent or privacy is not the real issue. You can't see through dyneema I have, at all. Also noise ... I don't think noise will wake up other people around. Headlamp is worse. There is no loud noise and my Therm-a-Rest is noisy. It is superlight pad and it is annoying. Your third point is valid: price. It is really high. Tents is fragile. Zpack no-see-um mesh ripped and I had to repair it with tape. On my second trip I overstretched it. It was my fault since I was thinking it is not fragile. I could send it to repair but I taped it with Tenacious tape. It is also very hot to be inside in sun but you have to be in any other tents mid day to see how bad can be. I had RAB Summit Latok and no ventilation in it since is 4 season tent. It was brutal. Sold it and then got dyneema tent. If you put emergency blanket over the tent you could have nice rest. I learned that climbing mountains when I was younger. I agree with you. It is hot inside tents mid day in summer.

I’m so happy to live in NZ…I’ve never had to filter water in our back country…30+% is conservation land with 1,500 hiking huts, with a large number free

Internal frame SUCK when the weather is bad! Having to put a wet tent INSIDE is a horrible idea.

In my mid-twenties, I went on an archaeological dig in the desert. To avoid the hottest daytime, we started at 6 a.m. and finished at 1 p.m. The camp leaders did regular water breaks for us at least once an hour in addition to fruit breaks (electrolyte supplements weren't a thing back then, but the fruit served the same purpose). They insisted that we drank 6 litres of water during the dig. Those who did were okay, those who didn't got seriously ill. Ever since I have followed these camp rules in hot weather conditions, and they have never let me down.

I'd like to see the blue bag strapped to the back of the pack. Also, I'm trying to think of a solution that does not require me to carry the additional dry bag. Hmmmm.

Thanks for the video. Water discipline, folks! I have an alarm on my mobile so that I remember to stop and hydrate. Also, in my area all drinking water is bottled. Since I started hiking, I’ve become so concerned about microplastics that I filter everything.

It looks like a mummie bag 😅

This was so helpful, thank you so much!!!

Soon to be obsolete, but not yet. Not all solutions use the same satellite networks. Some networks have better coverage than others, so the chances of your message getting out is higher on one network than another, especially when under light tree canopy. I’m confident in the next 4-5 years though, there won’t be a need to carry a Garmin if you have the latest iPhone in your pack.

My frame pack has two main compartments with 5 other external compartments ,my soft packs always seem to be one giant compartment and i have to pull out stuff to access other stuff .

Ready to see new footage on your upcoming vid. Do these things go on sale 🥴.

I can’t for the life of me figure out how to use these without dropping my pants. 🤷

This was fun. You made my morning. I've made many of those mistakes and can relate.

I have Been backpacking forever and grew up like you on external frames. I spent a few years Using an internal and just couldn't get used to them. When the Vargo Exoti ar2 came out I grabbed it and never looked back. Just shy of 3lbs its comfy and light compared to my old 7 pound camp trails. Prepping for a thru hike with it and added some connection points to the frame. I have been moving more lightweight as I get older and its been a great pack almost got the Yukon. I really hope some one keeps innovating frames. there are so many new things on the market and I feel no one is bringing them to external frames.

I had no idea that there was tech for cell phones to communicate with satellites without having a special satellite receiver! I will definitely hang on to my Garmin mini for a while, but it's interesting to hear what's available and what's on the horizon!

Very nice job. Thanks for the info.

Great, important video though.

Pretty absurd that you can be charged for a rescue; certainly isn't the case in many other countries.

Does she have a name now? LOL

Yay im glad you brought up the non flat belly. I just hiked 4 days on the AT. My first solo backpacking trip. I struggled to figure out where to set the hip belt. My belly is not flat. And I didn't know if i should go above my gut, under, or smack in the middle. It seemed like to sit on my hips properly it should have went in the middle giving me the double bubble. Attractive no. But more importantly it was uncomfortable. I did end up finding under more comfortable sometimes and and above more comfortable other times. By day 2 i was surprised how much my tummy size had changed and was able to do more of a middle cinch with comfort. Any thoughts on this? Another thing I'd be curious about was my butt. It seemed like the bottom of the bag sat on my bubble butt like it was a shelf. It would dig in so that when i was walking and whichever leg was behind me it would really dig in. And sometimes seemed to slosh from butt cheek to butt cheek. I did find rearranging my bag helped with the sloshing feeling, but never could quite eliminate the butt shelf thing. FYI my pack was too heavy. The scale i used to weigh it before I left was incorrect. I was shocked to find after losing 5 days of food and 1 full water bottle my pack was still 41lbs.

Thanks for this info! Super informative. I'm going to be really curious to see how this tech evolves

I appreciate the time you took to help keep us informed. I will stick with the Garmin Mini because I know it will work everywhere between NC and Alaska. My phone will not do that.

I have been stuck in a few thunderstorms camping in Florida the lightning capital of the world, it can be scary but the mountain camping in a thunderstorm seem terrifying!

Great information!!! Thank you I have the iPhone 14 Pro Max which has the satellite feature but I’m looking to buy the garmin reach for a trip I am planning because of sketchy cell service where I am traveling to Thanks again for the information!!! Love the background scene too

Great content!

Hi I have this same cooler with the wheels do two of them fit in the bear box? I’m going next weekend and would love to know. Will only be there one night and will be checking in late so don’t want the rangers holding back time or anything if I keep anything out. Did you happen to camp at a small primitive site?

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I’m going next weekend and I’m trying to find out if the haul fits in those boxes? Thank you! I don’t want to leave anything out since I’m only camping one night and will be getting there late. So don’t want the rangers on my case lol. Did you happen to camp at one of their primitive small sites ?

It's all about shedding that weight, ya know?

Over hand knot. Thanks for sharing this.

I picked up the life outdoors stakes based on your video & recommendation..I FINALLY got to use them this weekend. They were an AWESOME recommendation!!

Super informative, thank you! Just got my first CNOC bags and I’m so excited to try them on this upcoming trip. My question is, is there an adaptor I can purchase to filter straight into CNOC bottles rather then having to balance the collapsible bottles beneath the filter or should I look into buying the dual sided sawyer? Super curious to see your gravity system as well.

I can't decide what I enjoyed more: the beautiful, awesome, shots, or seeing your face light up like a kid at Christmas. I'm so glad you are finding a new hobby to enjoy, especially since your knee isn't cooperating with hiking and backpacking. I absolutely LOVE the shot of the Milky Way AND lightning that you got! <3

Once you have it all together, can you take that pull tab back apart if you decide to change the way the laces are laced up? Or is it permanently snapped together.

Awesome shot. Congratulations.❤❤.

Hey Switchback! What settings were you using?

Great video! Great video! I use lightning tracker at the resort when I’m working in aerial. I’ve never been able to capture lightning but the east coast is not ideal for it. Too many hills/big trees. Beautiful scenery you had! One day I will get out there 😂 Epic photos!

Really great video, a lot of tips that I haven’t seen any others. Thanks for putting this together. Very helpful.

After watching several of your videos about the convenience of the pstyle I got one and love it. My wife was curious about it ,so I got her one as well and she is fascinated. I used some scrap cotton fabric and made a case myself. Fan of your videos very educational and genuine. ❤

I’m a die hard pstyle girl, but I’ve been wondering about this one for the types of situations you describe (going through TSA with a pstyle feels awkward!). I do wonder if the edges will feel a little “scrapey”, but I think after seeing this that I’d find it useful regardless. I’m adding one to my list now!

I know an outdoor recreation instructor who always makes a special chili on the first night of an expedition. It’s designed to “encourage” anyone who might be new to the outdoors and hesitant to poop in the woods. I may have to ask her for the recipe.

Very interesting and well produced video, Tall Trees Grove, Redwood Creek, and the 44 Creek area are all great and you filmed them all nicely.

Identify as male, it's then easier.

This is the best setup video for the tent, thank you!

Hello. Can I use this one with dreamstation go cpap from Philips or with the sleepstyle cpap from Fisher & Paykel? Or I need to do some adaptions?

Got my X-mid, now my next step is a bear canister. I really appreciate your presentation. The UDAP looks like a good option. How do you stow your bear canisters in your backpack?

Sooo... Dyneema is more plastic like polyester. If so, I could just buy tarp at a paint store. That'll be my tent at a fraction of $$$Dyneema. 😅 jokingly here but who knows? Someone out there might be doing that?

I love the Pstyle. It's in both my daypack and backpack.

Thanks for the review. I’ve been a p style fan for several years, but it is clunky to store discretely when not carrying a pack. I recently bought the Go Pee to try and like the fold up design. I agree with you that I will continue to use both depending on what I’m doing. It’s great that we have 2 helpful products to choose from!