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@@ericb.4358 Yes, the fleece in this video is made of 60gsm Polartec Alpha Direct.

@@martindonaldson5433 It has held up well, but I also haven’t been using it as much as my DCF tarp or other DCF shelters lately so there is that. When using it, I’ve found the fabric to be very stable due to the lack of bias stretch and it’s been great in the rain too. In the end it is still heavier than DCF though, has the same bulk, and has similar caveats with packing it up each morning. I haven’t had any major issues with durability when using it or any signs of delamination, but I have had to patch a couple of small pinholes (not anything too different from using DCF). I’m still happy that the fabric exists and hope it gets some updates in the future. Thanks for following along. I greatly appreciate it!

@GladysReyes-u4m I used 1.6mm (1/16 in) reflective shock cord and a micro cord lock. Purchased both from the Litesmith website.

@positivesolutions151 They have been doing pretty well in rain. The improved traction on wet terrain is noticeable compared to earlier iterations of the shoe and the updated upper dries relatively fast.

@@matjobinthanks, does water seep through quickly? Or would feet remain dry in a 10 min walk in the rain

@@positivesolutions151 Yes, water will soak through quickly. If water is a concern, there is a waterproof version of the shoe.

@@JosephTalksMoney No, these are not the waterproof ones.

@@wolfeadventures Sorry that has been your experience with the LP. I’ve always got 500+ trail miles out of mine, and even around 800 trail miles with a pair of LP6. The only minor issues I’ve had over the years with the midsole and tread was with a pair of LP4s and LP7. If I remember correctly, I got about 125 miles before the midsole packed out and toe cap peel which I just ended up gluing. With the LP7, the stitchless toe guard overlay started to delam. I ended up gluing that back to the upper too and didn’t have any trouble with it after. Though the fit was a little off for me with that iteration as mentioned in this video. Looking forward to sharing more as I get more mileage in with these 9s. So far they are promising!

@@matjobin What about the 8s? How long do they last?

@@Calisthenics_EnjoyerI wore mine on my first backpacking trip and I’m not sure when it happened, but first 8 miles, a small hole developed in the toe area, which didn’t surprise me considering the light material in that area. The small finger thing near the heel wasn’t large enough to put a finger through, so quite hard to get your foot in there, then on top of that, there was a plastic piece inside the heel portion of the shoe that kept getting bent and it was hard to get back into shape. They were crap.

@@kriswibbenhorstermeister9885 i wore altras paragrim 4 for like 500 k on rough park terrain and like 40 k really technical terrain to moderate trails and it has literally no wear.Hopefully the lone peaks are similar considuring the paragrim is not even for trails its for road running.So far myself i am really impressed with the durability

@ weird I just ran 20 k in them today and I don’t see any problems

@@mrtru1te Nice! The LP6 was such a great shoe! I haven’t seen a LP with Vibram yet, but if I do I will be picking a pair up. It’s tough to beat a Vibram outsole.

@@matjobin yep! Sure I found the reddit post again, I don't think I can share you the link here, will do on insta.

The vibram ones are being released as well but only in Europe

@@jimjamthebananaman1 where did you find this info? I am In EU so...

@@mrtru1tethe owner of Altra said in an interview vibram is only coming to EU. Search RUclips, it was only a couple of days ago he said it. They’re coming out January

Maybe the Altra King MT 2 ?

@@RC-qf3mp The most minimal trail shoe that Altra offers currently is the King MT2. It has a 19mm stack height so it would fit between a true minimal shoe and the Lone Peak. I’ve been really happy with mine, but for high mileage days I find I still prefer the Lone Peak. At least at this time I do. I’ve also worn the Merrell Trail glove and Xero Mesa Trail in the past. Both of those would be a bit more minimal than the Lone Peak and even the King MT2, but I’ve found them to also be a bit narrower. Those three might be a good place to start.

@@matjobin the lugs discounting? it wouldn't be as light as the superior i don't think. certainly not the escrcr

@RC-qf3mp Awesome! 10x10 will give you a lot of options for setting up. Hope you enjoy the tarp! Thanks for watching my videos on it.

@ thanks. I have question about winter camping - i have a Durston X Mid Pro 2. Would it be safe for winter camping to use my tent and then have tarp hanging over it? How much would that reduce condensation and increase warmth inside the tent?

@@georgem8498 9’ long x 4’3” wide.

@@eric_festinger Yes, turbo and high modes will diminish slower on the NU20 classic compared to the NU25, but they still diminish. I’ve found the overall runtimes to be shorter with the NU20 classic vs the NU25. It has some nice updates and is adequate for what it is, but I still find that I slightly prefer the old NU25.

@ that’s a shame… but thank you for your reply ☺️

@@Chupabrah Very different compared to the Olympus and Lone Peak. Aside from the different fit and lower stack height, the lugs are soft and more aggressive. So they’ll feel similar in a way to the LP and wear out faster as an everyday shoe. If looking for an everyday shoe or for pavement, you might want to check out the Escalante. I have a pair that I wear when I’m not on trail for cross-training, gym, everyday. It has a similar fit to the Lone Peak and Olympus, and also a stack height that is very close to the Lone Peak.

@@CrowMagnumMan2024 Thanks so much! I don’t have any info on that unfortunately. I think I remember seeing a post a little while back that some of the packs are being updated, but nothing on the Abode. Still shows on the website though so maybe more are in the works? If you haven’t seen it, I put out a video recently that shares an update on my Abode and other gear I’ve been using this year. You can check it out here if interested: ruclips.net/video/W3V4-4OCorU/видео.htmlsi=5bX9evLjIWwwk41Y

@@matjobin Thank you I appreciate your response.....Yes I watched that...very good....

@@secretminie Unfortunately not. They are both designed differently.

@@shawn951951 Thank you!

Although I’m now thinking maybe the one in this video is a wide?

@shermer75 I use the regular wide which influences difference in the weight. The Xlite NXT will also be a little heavier than the previous Xlite due to the thickness.

@KevinRStrauss Thank you so much!

@@tomnoyb8301 Thank you! I had tried Topo out of interest (I think the Pursuit?), but they didn’t work for me. I’ve always found Altra to work best for me and provide the most comfort over the years. The Lone Peak has always been my go-to since making the switch to Zero drop/foot shaped footwear years ago. Though footwear is such a specific thing, there’s something out there for everyone with all of the options. The tarp would be great for certain thru-hikes, but might not be the best tool for the job and would depend on several factors before heading out. I’ve been very happy with my tarp over the years. The other shelters you mentioned all have their benefits and drawbacks. The Durston tent is a nice tent and can be a great option for some. In my opinion though, there is no one perfect shelter out there. All fabrics will have their pros and cons too. I haven’t personally used a LiteAF pack so I can’t provide any feedback from experience with that, but I’ve been very happy with my Ultra 200 Pa’lante V2 pack. Currently sitting at over 2,000 trail miles with it and it’s still going strong. I’ve heard others having delam issues with the fabric, but that hasn’t been the case for me yet. I don’t have as many miles on my Aluula Graflyte Cutaway yet, but I’m looking forward to seeing how it continues to hold up over time. It’s a neat fabric.

@@RC-qf3mp Thanks! I do still use the bivy on its own and also with the tarp. It’s tough to beat the versatility with that combination. I used it a few times this year, but I was interested in seeing how the Abode would do with several more nights. The tent made sense in other situations. Ha! Those pockets could probably fit most of my pack into them, but it would make for some awkward miles. I’m glad you appreciated the joke 🙂.

@@BoulderHikes Thank you. Coleman makes some solid gear and it sounds like you got a great deal with that rent. I agree. The most important thing (and thing that brings me happiness on the trail) is having fun out there.

@ervinslens Thanks so much!