I made my own alpha 1000 top. I think I got the fabric from timmermade. My design came out looking like a Knight from Nih, but it functioned really well. Airy for a little extra warmth and cozy with a wind jacket. Hood and roo pocket. I made pants too... a little less versatile because they are see thru
Great kit, lots of similarities to my '19 CDT hike. Re: sleeping pads, have you heard of the Klymit Inertia X Lite? It is hard to find, but really gets to the core of minimal yet comfortable torso pads, at a whopping 5 ounces. Rocked it the whole CDT and doing it again for the AT. Also, just got my Cutaway (bye bye palante...), doing a shakedown this weekend on the Virginia Triple Crown! -Wilder
I've seen that pad, but not sure it'd be enough for me. I'll probably stick with the torso Neoair...nice blend of comfort/minimalism for me. Hope you enjoy your Cutaway!
I’m looking at the EE Torrid. Would you recommend the hood or collar? I noticed yours has the hood, but wonder if it’s worth the ounce or so. The collar might be more versatile, ie. wear the jacket backwards while wearing your pack. Thanks
I'm a hood guy, but totally get the arguments for collars. I just happen to like the warmth. If I carried my Torrid as my main insulation and was concerned about modularity/versatility, I might consider a collar.
A "Smelly-Proof Bag" on Amazon. They have square bottoms so I can stand it up. The seal doesn't last forever, so I had a rotation of separate ziplocks that I'd use to double-bag it while letting it soak in my outside pocket.
@@connorwildes953 You noticed my...testing feature. It's a pocket attached within the pocket, so I would just put small things in it and bigger things, like my jacket, further down. You can just reach behind it to get to the bottom section.
@@DanielOutdoors I'm carrying mine in a separate pocket, a testing-feature that we will probably be implementing in a future version of the pack. I agree that a PLB in our standard pocket may be a bit loose, but in the updated pocket, it's very secure.
Real nice kit. Thanks.
Thanks 😁
I have that same pillow and love it, it comes with a nice pillow case but to save weight you can wrap it with a puff.
Loved it thanks for posting!
Thanks!
Big sky dream sleeper doesn't get the hype it deserves. Great pillow.
Yes! It's so light, you just have to make sure it doesn't blow away! 💨
I have one as well. They're so inexpensive that I bought 2 extra. I think it's more comfortable than my sea to summit pillow.
Congrats Grant. That’s a tight kit for the CDT. Well done!
Thanks Dan! (sorry we're slow--forgot to check our comments 😬)
Amazing packs! Nice gear list with the pack. Awesome setup. New follower here. Crow✌️
Thanks! Welcome!
I made my own alpha 1000 top. I think I got the fabric from timmermade. My design came out looking like a Knight from Nih, but it functioned really well. Airy for a little extra warmth and cozy with a wind jacket. Hood and roo pocket. I made pants too... a little less versatile because they are see thru
Nice! Nashville Pack got its start as MYOG.
Keep working at it, you'll get there.
🔨🔨🔨
What would be the size equivalent for cutaways sold today? I have similar gear so this would be helpful in choosing my size.
You mentioned you cold soak in a bag is there a specific one you use?
I was using the small SmellyProof bags from Amazon. More durable than a ziplop, with a shaped bottom so they stand up.
@@nashvillepackandequipmentc3596 Thanks. That looks like it would work good
Hey guys at Nashville Packs, just out of curiosity. What torso size is the pack featured in this video?
Grant uses a 20" pack.
Great kit, lots of similarities to my '19 CDT hike. Re: sleeping pads, have you heard of the Klymit Inertia X Lite? It is hard to find, but really gets to the core of minimal yet comfortable torso pads, at a whopping 5 ounces. Rocked it the whole CDT and doing it again for the AT.
Also, just got my Cutaway (bye bye palante...), doing a shakedown this weekend on the Virginia Triple Crown!
-Wilder
I've seen that pad, but not sure it'd be enough for me. I'll probably stick with the torso Neoair...nice blend of comfort/minimalism for me.
Hope you enjoy your Cutaway!
What kind of hiking shorts, shirt, socks, and shoes did you wear for the CDT?
Just shorts from Target, a couple random shirts, nylon dress socks, and Lone Peaks.
I love how nobody bats an eye when you carry an ice ax for safety but loses their shit if someone carries a gun in griz country.
Long distance hiking is predominantly done by liberals. They wouldn't shoot someone invading their own home, much less a grizzly trying to kill them.
I’m looking at the EE Torrid. Would you recommend the hood or collar? I noticed yours has the hood, but wonder if it’s worth the ounce or so. The collar might be more versatile, ie. wear the jacket backwards while wearing your pack. Thanks
I'm a hood guy, but totally get the arguments for collars. I just happen to like the warmth. If I carried my Torrid as my main insulation and was concerned about modularity/versatility, I might consider a collar.
Hi. Which brand/model of gloves?
Nice UL setup. For clothing, are you wearing Senchi without anything underneath?
Usually with my hiking shirt underneath.
Thanks for sharing!
What bag do you use for cold soaking? Would be nice to get rid of the jar...
A "Smelly-Proof Bag" on Amazon. They have square bottoms so I can stand it up. The seal doesn't last forever, so I had a rotation of separate ziplocks that I'd use to double-bag it while letting it soak in my outside pocket.
Is that the 30L Cutaway?
Yes
it seems better to just start with the big three....or four, if you consider the weight on the foot is equal to 5 times, on the back...
Yes, finding the right shoes is super important!
Hi
Hi Grant, it looks like your outside pocket has a divider about halfway down. How do you get to the lower portion and what do you use it for?
@@connorwildes953 You noticed my...testing feature. It's a pocket attached within the pocket, so I would just put small things in it and bigger things, like my jacket, further down. You can just reach behind it to get to the bottom section.
Forgot to pack your nail polish. 🤦🏼♂️
May I ask how you find the sizing on the timmermade bag?
I just emailed back/forth with Dan and self-measured.
What shelter are you going to replace the MLD Grace Duo with?
TBD
@@nashvillepackandequipmentc3596 update?
That sat locator, on the back? Bit sketchy?
What's sketchy about that? It's secure but easily accessible, plus always has a good connection to the satellite.
@@Grant_NashvillePack I lost the tent pegs once, with the Nashville pack, after getting my rain jacket but luckily i found them again
@@DanielOutdoors I'm carrying mine in a separate pocket, a testing-feature that we will probably be implementing in a future version of the pack. I agree that a PLB in our standard pocket may be a bit loose, but in the updated pocket, it's very secure.
Hi, what type of ccf pad you normaly use?
Torso length Z-lite layered with a full-length thinlight (1/8" pad).
What's a PLB?
Personal Locater Beacon (emergency satellite device)