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Aha, it's not just me that's had that happen with the gatekeepers then! Still, it's a small price to pay for what is an excellently constructed pack.

Thanks mate. Maybe you could ask Santa for one? I hear he can get hold of anything!

@@PaulandaPack I did ask, but the grumpy old sod said I'd been too naughty! 🤷‍♂

Wow, respect to you for those water carries! The thick hipbelt on this pack is something that I love, it's so comfy. Nice little idea about replacing the pad.

Thanks for the update on the materials, I hadn't realised that they'd switched. I'm scared to go on the website in case I get tempted to order another pack lol.

@@PaulandaPack I know. Since I got mine, Brandon added tall side pocket option and upper side pocket and seam sealing... all the things I asked for but weren't available at the time. I'm almost tempted to order a new pack myself. 🤣

​@@OddManAndTheSeaUKalso tubular u shaped frame... Stronger, lighter..

Their SL40 comes in slightly under that.

I can see your annoyance with that. For me, the comfort and load carrying ability are more important than a minimal weight, so it didn't bother me so much.

Have you checked out KS Ultralight? Crazy homepage to navigate but very light bags.

Sorry, no, I've not used a ZPacks backpack.

I had a Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60 before I got the same pack as Paul here did. It felt a bit fragile and the fabric showed signs of strain on tension points where the shoulder straps and the top strap were attached. SWD carries heavier load more comfortable compared to lighter Zpacks.

@@OddManAndTheSeaUK thx for the answer. I will test the swd.

Awesome! Hope the wait time isn't too bad for you! I've been meaning to do this video for a while - your request was the kick up the a## that I needed! Cheers! Hope you enjoy your pack when it arrives.

4 months but that's ok, patience is a good thing.

You obviously have excellent taste!!

Appreciate it mate. That diver scared the hell out of me! I'd not seen anyone for ages, then I heard this big 'sploosh', looked round, and there he was coming out of the river like James Bond! Crazy. My head was all over the place at the end and I rushed the outro. I was rushing to get the bus to go back to the Old Dungeon Ghyll!

I started on August 28th in the Basque Country, and finished October 1st, (35 days including 1 day where I didn't walk). I averaged just under 15 miles per day in my 35 days, although some were approaching 25 miles, and others were less. Most of the manned Refuges were open, I only remember passing 2 or 3 that were closed. The small shop in Tavascan was shut for the season when I got there. Most of the shops in the small mountain towns and villages close during the afternoon and open again at 5 or 6pm, some don't open until lunchtime, it's a bit of a lottery. I generally carried about 3 days food, and used manned refuges for a meal if I passed one. I did end up staying in more hotels than I'd planned, so didn't use as much food at camp as I'd thought I would. I guess the amount of food you carry depends on how many miles you're covering each day. For gas canisters you want to look for a Decathlon or Intersport, they will have them 99% of the time. In small mountain towns and villages, the canisters are difficult to come by. I detoured south from Parzan to Bielsa so that I could re-stock, get a hostel, and I found screw-top gas canisters there. The town of Encamp in Andorra was a good size with lots of shops and gas canisters for sure. I would advise buying a large size one or 2 small ones, whenever you find somewhere that sells them if you're low. Hope this helps. I might make a video with some general information about these types of things in the next few months.

Many thanks! I was actually pitching the Dipole wrongly for this entire trip, which resulted in it being really 'flappy' and not tensioned correctly. It still held up well in the wind, and I only had to get out to tighten a line once when it slipped. I've since had it out in 35mph winds (pitched correctly) and it was sturdy. The problem I had was with stakes being pulled out of the soft wet ground. Once I put rocks on top of them, it solved that problem.

@@PaulandaPackThank you so much for your comments. You have very good videos on Tarptent Dipole and Double Rainbow in real conditions. I’ve been struggling between the two styles (in a double wall for either). Your wind results are very compelling for the Dipole even though I expect the DBL rainbow would be good too. I think the space of the dipole makes it more useful for me with better flexibility for another person inside. Thank you very much and good luck on all your treks!!

Cheers mate, appreciate your support!

Cheers! Good idea on those items, makes sense!

Thanks for the support mate. Hope you get it ticked off that list, it's a great trail.

Thank you mate, appreciate it. It's a really great trail that deserves more attention. I actually never weigh my pack, I'm guessing it was somewhere between 25 and 30 pounds. I carry about 5 or 6 pounds in electronics and camera gear.

Good point, and one that is often overlooked.

Hiya, I was only doing the Gran Canaria section of the 131, and so flew directly in and out of the Airport without the need for the ferry. The map I'd downloaded (can't remember where from) also had the hike starting in the North, so I just went with that.

Great! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, happy trails!

😂 I actually cried when I was editing that bit mate.

Cheers fella!

Hey, I've still got the pack - absolutely love the comfort and the load carry on it. The delamination is basically on the really high wear areas, mainly the roll top closure. I've not been back to SWD about it as I think this is just what's to be expected with the material, and the amount of use that it's had. There's still no rips, tears, holes or signs of major wear to the fabric on the outside. It's been about 18 months that I've had it now, so maybe I should do a little video update on it.

Firstly, many, thanks for such a quick reply that's good to hear you still have it, YES that would be brilliant if you could do an update video, as I honestly think your Two reviews on this have helped lots of people as they are so thorough. Again thanks Paul.

@@addp5222 No problem. Appreciate your comment, thanks! I do hope they've helped someone! I'll try to get something uploaded in the next couple of weeks.👌

Brilliant thank you in advance.

That's really cool. I'd not heard of it until I came across the Farpointe gear online. Seems it's a lot more well known in the USA, but as you say, it's starting to gain a bit of traction here in the UK now too. I'm still amazed at how light and how compressible it is.

@PaulandaPack As good as it gets just now defo. If you want a lighter more packable insulated synthetic jacket check out the EE Torrid and if you want even better than that check out what Timmermade is building. Also speak to Jan at Nunutak for the ultimate insulation and quilts. Cheers

@@rbreiff73 Cheers, I've just bought some EE Torrid booties recently. I'll check out the others you mention for sure, thanks!👍

That's great! I hope you enjoy the MTN Racers - they're definitely my favourite hiking shoe at the moment. I'm excited to see what the 4's will look like when they arrive!

Thanks, the weather was definitely a bit of a downer this time. Sounds like a nice route you did!

Thanks, appreciate it! The Lake District has some stunning scenery. The Dipole was absolutely fine in the rain. I was a bit sceptical about the end panels, but there were no issues at all. I've since had it out in stronger winds and even some hailstone, and it's done great.

Hey, thank you! I did indeed take them. I actually find them really comfortable, the main problem with them is the bulk, they're pretty awkward to pack in the bag. I ended up having them in one of my side pockets I think. I'm considering the HRP for next year, and if I end up going, I'll probably look for something less bulky.

@@PaulandaPack An update on your stuff would be really good, as and when. I’ve used some ‘Racqua composite mesh barefoot water shoes’ - v packable & light. But v thin soles so less comfy on stony ground but ok for just being in camp or a hut.

Appreciate the tip, thanks! I'll give it a go.

Thanks Richard. The Lakeland Way looks very inviting. I looked at another one before I decided on the Tour Route, but can't remember if it was yours or not. I'll definitely keep it in mind for next year though!

Cheers Martin, thanks for watching! Always nice to meet new people out on the trail!

Hey, thanks for watching! I've been considering trying the TV4 or the Ultraventure 4. I think the TV4 might be similar in a few ways to the Traverse, but I'm interested in trying the UV4 with it's extra cushioning to see how that feels. Thanks for the info!

Hey David, cheers! Good to meet you up there on Red Screes. Great sunset that night! Hope you're keeping well!

Cheers! This route definitely deserves more coverage, it was a really great hike.

Thanks! I was the same - I'd not heard of it until I saw the guidebook, then I was sold on it! I'm glad that I had the time to do the high level alternates, it made for a thoroughly enjoyable trip, and one that I'd happily do again in future.

@@PaulandaPack Good to know 👌

Thanks mate. Was good to have you along for the first few days, shame you couldn't have stuck around longer. There's always next year!

Thanks for watching mate!

Hey, I usually carry the small 200g screw on style for shorter trips like this. The ones I found were the bigger 500g ones. If you can get to a Decathlon or Intersport store, they usually have a good selection of all types and sizes. There's a Decathlon about 20 minutes by bus from the Airport. If you can't get to one of them, you'll have to try all the Hardware stores (Ferreteria). Some sell them, some don't. I found a canister in the third one I tried. Looking back, I should have just gone to Decathlon. Hope this helps.

Thanks for the heads up. I might be giving it a go in a couple weeks time, quite worried about the lack of water and I've also not done something like this on my own!

Update! Well i fly there Thursday, also noticed the route has been changed so it now starts near the airport so i might try that out assuming i can bag some gas. I'll probably be ok with a larger one as I'll be doing Tenerife via ferry after gran canaria before flying home

@DigiKunt Brilliant! Hope it all goes well and you have an enjoyable trip!

@@DigiKunthi! Curious to know how it went? I’m going in January, and will do the new route starting from near the airport. But I will then fly direct to La Gomera (and will leave Tenerife and la Palma for another time when temperatures are a bit warmer to also do sunrise on El Teide). How did you find the new route? Do you think it’s better from Burrero to Agaete or in the opposite direction?

It's great when you find a pair of shoes that you love!

Thank you very much mate, appreciate hearing your views on the tent. I've just had it out on a very windy trip to the Peak District in the UK. I clocked winds at 36.8 mph, and there was a pretty heavy hailstorm too. The tent was fine with both. It does get quite 'flappy' in strong winds, but once all the guys were out, it stood up really well. The ground was quite soft however, and if I hadn't put large rocks on top of the stakes, things would have been very different. That's not a problem specific to this one tent though. The liner did a really good job - condensation turned to frost/ice overnight, then started dripping in the morning, but the liner caught everything. Hope you continue to have great trips with yours!

@@PaulandaPack Fantastic feedback. I noticed you did a review for on the TT Double Rainbow Ultra. Which tent do you prefer overall? Would you say the Dipole 2 is more stable in high winds than the Double Rainbow when all the guys are out?

@@craigsmith9541 Well, I liked some features of the DR, especially the porch mode. The room inside was great too. I didn't have it out in anything over 15-20mph, and it handled that pretty well. The main worry I had was the small carbon crossing pole, and how much it flexed when the sides were hit by wind. I know that trekking poles can be inserted on the inside to help ease this problem, but I didn't have much success when I tried, though I was probably doing it wrong! The Dipole 2, I've had out in almost 40mph winds. It's actually really surprised me with it's performance. Personally, I'd take the Dipole over the DR Ultra, even though the Dipole 2 does get pretty noisy when the wind is causing the material to flap around.

@@PaulandaPack Thank you for your feedback again! I'm planning on purchasing the DR for use as an ultralight 2 person that can be setup as a stand alone tent without stakes when need be. The porch mode looks like a great feature too. Carry on!

Awesome choice! Hope you love it! I was using a LiteAF fanny pack with the S2S buckles, but I've since changed to a Hyperlite Mountain Gear Versa. I find it works quite a bit better. Once the waist belt is detached from the fanny pack, you can thread the waist belt of the Long Haul through the back of the fanny pack. It sounds complex, but I find it works pretty well.

@@PaulandaPack Thank you Paul, much appreciated and best of luck with all your adventures!!!

Thanks for watching!

Thank you Matthias, thanks for watching! The foam insert that SWD use on the pack I have is about 24cm wide at the top, 20cm wide at the bottom, and about 24cm tall. I hope this helps you!

@@PaulandaPack Hey Paul - thank you for the information. That helps me a lot. What I haven't really figured out yet is the right back length for me, as I'm always between S and M in terms of sizes. I wrote to SWD about this before and got an answer, but it was more of a recommendation for my back length and unfortunately without an exact specification in centimeters. Even if the back length according to this recommendation may be right for some, I want to decide for myself the right size based on the exact measurements - especially when it comes to such an exclusive and expensive backpack. Unfortunately, I've had more than one bad experience with such recommendations for ultralight backpacks in the past and have had to send them back to the USA at great expense or sell them in Germany for far less than their value. I definitely want to avoid that here. Now I've heard that you have the backpack in size L and that you had a long discussion with SWD before you ordered the backpack. Perhaps you learned something about the exact back lengths in centimeters in your conversation with SWD? Sorry for the long post, but maybe you can help me...? Thanks in advance and regards, Matthias

@@QuasiCamper Hey Matthias. It's always difficult ordering something like this when you can't try it out first. As you say, returning or selling on can be a costly problem. The only advice I can offer is that I'm nearer the high end of the size range on the large torso pack, and my friend is closer to the bottom of the size range for the large torso. My friend has tried my pack whilst loaded, and said he'd definitely order the same size if he were to get one. His torso size is about 50cm, or 19.6" I'm sorry I can't be of more help! Have you got a pack that you use at the moment that fits well? If so, maybe you could check the size on that and compare with the SWD one?

​@@PaulandaPack Hello Paul, Thank you very much for your tips. Yes, I currently have the GG Gorilla in size S. Even though the backpack could be 2 cm longer, I get on much better with it than with the size M, which I tested before. It seems to be exactly the opposite with your friend. The back length is actually very individual. But - just today I received an answer from SWD: “The torso size on a small is 16", this is measured from the crest between the shoulder straps down to the center line of the belt. The bottom of the pack is about 2.5" below that, and would be about 18.5" on a small. That translates to 47 cm to bottom of the pack, 48cm to the bottom of the belt as the belt hangs down a bit below the bottom of the pack. The medium is 18" to the center line of the hip belt and 20.5 to the bottom of the pack. Or 52cm to the bottom of the pack and 53cm to the bottom of the belt. ” That helps me a lot and confirms that I also need size S for SWD backpacks. Perhaps this will also help others here who have the same problem with the correct back length... Nevertheless, thank you again for your help. Best regards, Matthias

Thank you, I appreciate your kind words! According to several emails I've received, I'm not getting views because I'm not paying someone to do what I could do with Google Adwords. I just enjoy the hiking and (most of the time) making the videos. Appreciate you watching and taking time to comment 👍

@@PaulandaPack I'll be watching your output mate. It's not that, I've run a few RUclips promos on my content and they bring through subs, but not views. Reckon there is something else going on in your case. Worth investigating.

They're available in other colours. Although, personally, I prefer this colour! No accounting for taste I guess 😆

No worries!

Tarptent DRDW Ultra Door Ties

Thank you mate. Unfortunately, at the moment, Topo don't sell the FKT insoles on their UK website. However, I did buy some from the US site and have been using them for about 5 months now. They definitely make a difference, and they seem to wear better than the standard insoles too. 👍