The great thing about WFA is that it teaches you to use the stuff you already carry, and makes you realize how many weird situations you can address with it! The only thing I don't know how people don't immediately buy afterwards if they didn't carry it before was a space blanket, and that is tiny and light and cheap.
Aahhhh my people!! Lol, I have been SCOURING RUclips for black backpackers making content. I’ve been considering starting my own to be honest because it’s just not present at all. And as I’m sure you know, backpacking is/can be a VERY different for black folx, so it’s hella necessary. And theeennn somehow this morning your page popped up! Aahhh a joy to my eyes to see fellow black folx out in the backcountry in this way! Will definitely be following!!
Yesss we out here!✊🏾✊🏾Definitely start that youtube channel. I would love to see more of us sharing experiences, and encouragement to explore the outdoors with confidence!
Great gear review. I also love my waymark Lite 50. One of the most comfortable packs I’ve ever had. A friend of mine recommended your channel and I think I also heard you on a podcast but I’m excited to join along. Your videos are amazing and your adventures are pretty epic. You have hit some of my dream trails haha. I am also definitely team fanny pack! I used a rolltop fanny pack from hilltop packs.
Great information. Paria makes a great Tri-fold-carbon cork trekking pole that might work for you that I have been using for over 6 years now and I never hike without them.
Loved this gear review! I’m a newbie backpacker, and my goal is to thru hike the TRT next summer. Really cool to hear your experience and what worked for you.
I love your review - youre very straightforward without a lot of fluff. Ive been looking at 6 moons tents. How do you think the ventilation would be in a very humid and rainy area?
Just discovered your channel and am happy I did! Great review video. Really love seeing what other backpackers are using. I've heard great things about the Waymark packs. I used the Durston Kakwa 40 this season but am not 100% sold on it. Looking forward to checking out your other videos! Just subbed.
Great video. Thank you! Regarding fanny packs, Cotopaxi makes a really good collapsible, packable fanny pack that I take everywhere. It is sturdy and takes up little room in my bag. You asked about hiking shorts, I like Patagonia “barely baggy” shorts or any with at least 5” hem and good pockets. The length eliminates riding up and chafing.
❤you cracked me up about and the expense of the Fanny pack Dyneema the great fabric in world. So expensive I have a few stuff sacks 30-40 dollars I'm always afraid someone is throwing out accidentally because they don't look like much. Love your videos
Those are custom shirts I made a while back for my production company. I'm not currently selling them. But if you like it, I might get the store back up and running. My base weight was about 15 pounds. That includes my camera gear.
Why did they tell you thr bear canister was required only in some areas? Also how did you carry your can? Im jam mine in my pack but always interested to see how others do it
The bear canister is only required is Desolation Wilderness. I carried it inside my pack on top of everything, and it sits vertical. That said, it all depends on the size of your pack, how much you're carrying, etc.
I will say that using soap or other products near bodies of water disturbs the ph balance of the water source and also puts aquatic life and wildlife at risk. Just something to consider related to using soap while backpacking.
very underrated channel, your cinematography and storytelling are too good to only have 700 subscribers. very informative video
Appreciate the support! I'm not able to upload as often because my regular job is in video. But I try to make these when I can.
@@mcsingletonyou are doing whatever u can. great things are coming ur way i know it!
Great overview: I love after-trip reports and this was awesome for letting me know what worked and what didn't!
Appreciate you watching. Thanks!
The great thing about WFA is that it teaches you to use the stuff you already carry, and makes you realize how many weird situations you can address with it! The only thing I don't know how people don't immediately buy afterwards if they didn't carry it before was a space blanket, and that is tiny and light and cheap.
Plan is to take it this winter.
Aahhhh my people!! Lol, I have been SCOURING RUclips for black backpackers making content. I’ve been considering starting my own to be honest because it’s just not present at all. And as I’m sure you know, backpacking is/can be a VERY different for black folx, so it’s hella necessary. And theeennn somehow this morning your page popped up! Aahhh a joy to my eyes to see fellow black folx out in the backcountry in this way! Will definitely be following!!
Yesss we out here!✊🏾✊🏾Definitely start that youtube channel. I would love to see more of us sharing experiences, and encouragement to explore the outdoors with confidence!
@@mcsingleton same saammmee! Thank you for this encouragement. I may just do it :)
“ apparently I’ve drank the Kool-Aid” 😂😂😂
OK, I just died! 😅
Bringing extra caps is genius.
Great gear review. I also love my waymark Lite 50. One of the most comfortable packs I’ve ever had. A friend of mine recommended your channel and I think I also heard you on a podcast but I’m excited to join along. Your videos are amazing and your adventures are pretty epic. You have hit some of my dream trails haha. I am also definitely team fanny pack! I used a rolltop fanny pack from hilltop packs.
loved the reviews, keep em coming
Thanks for watching!
Great information. Paria makes a great Tri-fold-carbon cork trekking pole that might work for you that I have been using for over 6 years now and I never hike without them.
Thanks! I think I saw those. I'll have to check them out.
Loved this gear review! I’m a newbie backpacker, and my goal is to thru hike the TRT next summer. Really cool to hear your experience and what worked for you.
The TRT is a great trail as a first thru hike. You'll love it!
Solid gear list. 👍
I love your review - youre very straightforward without a lot of fluff.
Ive been looking at 6 moons tents. How do you think the ventilation would be in a very humid and rainy area?
The six moons text actually has very good ventilation. You can raise the front vestibule to get better airflow.
Just discovered your channel and am happy I did! Great review video. Really love seeing what other backpackers are using. I've heard great things about the Waymark packs. I used the Durston Kakwa 40 this season but am not 100% sold on it. Looking forward to checking out your other videos! Just subbed.
Thanks for watching! I really liked my Waymark. I will probably have it for a while. Appreciate the sub!
Great video. Thank you! Regarding fanny packs, Cotopaxi makes a really good collapsible, packable fanny pack that I take everywhere. It is sturdy and takes up little room in my bag.
You asked about hiking shorts, I like Patagonia “barely baggy” shorts or any with at least 5” hem and good pockets. The length eliminates riding up and chafing.
❤you cracked me up about and the expense of the Fanny pack Dyneema the great fabric in world. So expensive I have a few stuff sacks 30-40 dollars I'm always afraid someone is throwing out accidentally because they don't look like much. Love your videos
The Dyneema trap! It's a real thing lol
Love the post hike review!
Awesome video!
I'm considering take the WFA course through NOLS. Which group are you taking yours through?
Haven't decided yet. I know REI has some.
@@mcsingleton yes. That's who NOLS partners with
Dig the “Your Story Starts Here” shirt. Info where to get one?
Also curious what your base weight was?
Those are custom shirts I made a while back for my production company. I'm not currently selling them. But if you like it, I might get the store back up and running.
My base weight was about 15 pounds. That includes my camera gear.
@@mcsingleton Yes, LMK if you do. I would certainly buy one. Love your work…
Happy Trails…
Why did they tell you thr bear canister was required only in some areas? Also how did you carry your can? Im jam mine in my pack but always interested to see how others do it
The bear canister is only required is Desolation Wilderness. I carried it inside my pack on top of everything, and it sits vertical. That said, it all depends on the size of your pack, how much you're carrying, etc.
I will say that using soap or other products near bodies of water disturbs the ph balance of the water source and also puts aquatic life and wildlife at risk. Just something to consider related to using soap while backpacking.
You are correct. That's why I use a biodegradable soap and gather the amount of water I need to wash my hands away from the water source.
I busted two caps on the TRT.
Busta cap!