Nice update Kraig. I know these videos aren't your favorite to make but many of us respect and value your perspective and process. It can be a little overwhelming, especially on the video side of things, and you clear things up nicely. Here are a few things I learned from this video. 0:18 HIKING/BACKPACKING 1. 1:35 Sleeping bag liners are key and the type doesn't matter. 2. 2:00 You might have a small hole in your sleep pad but covering it in soapy water will make small bubbles and you can find the hole quick. 3. 4:21 Wilderness wipes are crucial for cleanliness. All surfaces, crevices, and orifices will appreciate. 4. 4:58 An umbrella might not look cool BUT it will keep you cool and not just dry. 5. 8:25 You've caused major damage to your ass but it's been repaired and still functional. 6. 9:00 You might be a Brooks fanboy at this point. But they obviously have earned your respect. 10:08 MEMBER PERKS (I'm a proud member mind you) 10:41 CAMERA GEAR (the question that never stops asking) 7. 10:57 You've ditched the big 16-35 2.8 G Master and have moved to using a PRIME lens 8. 11:16 Talking about the uses of Aperture settings to get a certain look (it took forever to figure this out) 9. 12:18 you can see that the Joby 3k head has replaced the other original head on your tripod (never thought to take the old one off) 10. 12:44 this will be my next purchase. I've had the weight of the camera pull the head right over many times and it's taken a spill. 11. 13:34 I bought the first version of this battery a couple years ago. An absolute lifesaver. 12. 14:27 THE ULTIMATE KRAIGO GEAR LIST to convince yourself you can have everything you need to be just like Kraig. 13. 15:08 Kraig wants to watch you hike too. 14. 16:10 Kraig finally might get to take his own puppo on a hiking trip. Let the other trail dogs be jealous. 15. 16:29 Watch Kraig play video games. 16. 16:58 Bite Size versions of Mr. Adams 17. 17:24 Ole Kraig might have finally caved to trash social media. 18. 17:44 Kraig is still holding strong on keeping his Instagram but don't bet your crypto account on it. Thank you Kraig for this overview. I look forward to you NOT going full Winter Kraig ever again.
Thank you so much for everything you post, it has truly changed my life. I have always loved the outdoors and I have an adventurous spirit, but I didn’t have the confidence to get out there and hike by myself. In the course of the last few months, I got off the couch, moved to Arizona, and have now been hiking at least one hike per week, trying to level up the intensity of the hike each week. One day I hope to do some of the harder hikes you have done, especially summiting large mountains. Oh, and also, my golden retriever loves watching your videos too, she’ll watch them for hours. She is my amazing hiking buddy. 🙂
This is so inspiring to me!! Working up the courage to take on my first solo thru hiking experience and its so great to hear from others who love the outdoors but needed a little encouragement to get out there. Good luck on your harder hikes! :)
A little deflated in the morning is probably due to the air inside cools down and thus is less in volume :) happens when you use your breath to inflate it - so unless it gets worse, wouldnt be worried - just physics at work :)
@@jessejayphotography it works better, but still the air is warmer when you inflate it, than at the coldest time just around dawn… but definitely much less deflation than when using your breath
This was the first video I’ve seen of yours, but I really appreciated your attitude toward sharing your gear list with us (and also the way you talked about where you exist on the internet at the end). It really felt like you were intending to share rather than influence, which is nice to see.
Gonna sound weird….but the minimalist in me gets stupidly satisfied watching these minimalist hiking/filmmaking videos. So satisfying I don’t even know how to describe it. Lolz
The metal frame on my 55 Liter LL Bean backpack that i got back in 2007 just sheared apart on my last winter trip of the year-glad to hear Hyperlite has lasted you, that’ll likely be my next!
Thanks for the video! I always enjoy seeing these types of videos to learn what gear works well for experienced hikers and might also work well for me.
hey man tip for finding holes in, really anything. get some soapy water in a spray bottle (not overly soapy) spray it on the the entire surface of whatever you looking at. look for where bubbles start to form, you can find some small holes with it!
My first video of yours! I'm from the Adirondacks but live in the desert, have done hardly any hiking but I am loving your vids regardless. Love the dogs that come along!
Word of advice on the Katadyn filters, They are probably good for most people, but if you are in a spot where the water has a lot of tannins from conifers or something, it gets clogged and slows down really quick. Here in Minnesota, I've found it is much better to use a Sawyer squeeze because the back flushing system cleans the filter fibers much better than the Katadyn. If you are in the mountains, I;m sure the water is mostly tannin free, so this is not a concern for everyone.
With the NEMO, heres a tip i picked up working in propane looking for leaks. Take a spray bottle with a little bit of dish washing liquid in it, just enough to make bubbles. then just spray it when full and look for the bubbles.
Awesome videos of your solo trails and your gear. I really like the way you minimalise your videos with only nature/footsteps sounds and great music. I also like the way you explain all the details at the end with lots of information about the travel to and from the place you went hiking and where you camped/stayed and your advice. Really amazing! If you ever come to Germany you might be interested in the Saxony National Park area (Sächsische Schweiz = Saxony Switzerland), it is located near the German/Czech border in the east. There are great long and shorter hikes. There are table top elevations. The eleveations are not high, but sometimes challenging, as you have to climb up via ladders etc. to get to the top. You can also hike via easier trails - might be interesting for you too. Keep the videos coming and I wish you luck and lots fun with what you are doing.
Hi Craig, hiker from France speaking. I've been liking your content since I'm a regular solo trekker (got to know you from the Tour du Mont Blanc trek video). I usually do care about investing in gear that are environmentally friendly or produced locally + try to learn about the other European hikers their techniques for avoid creating waste while respecting nature. Would love to see such content on your end as well! Otherwise, keep it going! Love every single of your video :)
Many of the stuffs you recommended are really exotic for me, I don’t see these in our adventure shops, guess I will have to order from Amazon. Thank you so much.
Thanks Kraig! I always love your gear reviews. I have the Nemo Dagger 2 person tent. Which is great for when my wife is with me, but i'm thinking about getting something smaller for when it's just me. The Hornet sounds great. I'm often up in the White Mts, and much like the Adirondacks, lots of roots and rocks. Having something light weight, and space saving is quite helpful when trying to fit around those obstacles. Definately come up to NH! Show everyone that our mountains might be smaller, but they're still challenging. Cheers!
I like that you hang onto quality gear as long as possible until it breaks down. I think a lot of regular consumers could learn from this. Helps remove the stigma from purchasing quality gear as long as you wear the items to their limits.
Kraig fill your pad with as much air as you can and then spray it with some soapy water. Just a little dish soap in a spray bottle filled with water. You'll find the hole cause the water will bubble up like crazy where theres a leak.
Spray your fully inflated pad with soapy dish water, press & prod sections till you see bubbles. Repair area. This method works for car tire deflation issues also.
I bought a sunhoodie after one of your videos and I do love it for hikes. I got a reddish orange one from REI, so it's nice for standing out from hunters. Just incase.
Kraig, your work continues to be top notch and inspirational. Every little bit of content is meaningful with no wasted jabber and the cinematography is breathtaking. I find every video a must see to help build my up hiking kit and more importantly my bucket list. Keep up the great work!
Me and my friends are into hiking now because of your awesome videos Kraig, and plus point that i live in Norway (norwegian loved hiking 🤪😅😅) Thank you for inspiring us. Happy Holidays 🎄🎄.
It’s already paying off. The extra content is fantastic. I’ve already narrowed down many of my new gear choices to more minimalistic and ultralight. And I’m really appreciating your overall approach to hiking.
Best hiking/gear video on RUclips, Period. Straight to the point, no rambling, super organized, great calming music, and of course, an incredible list to see everything WITH prices. Thanks Kraig!
Your hiking videos are top notch. I really like the one you did in Alaska since I live up here and have done parts of those hikes. It gives me inspiration to do something similar with all of the clips I already have. I'm most impressed with your lightweight gear. I definitely want to get a quilt for the summer season and maybe a Nemo tent. Thanks!
For a winter hat I highly recommend the Tough Headwaear Cuffed Knit Beanie. It's less than $10 on Amazon and I particularly like it because it covers ears and keeps me warm. It is also pretty light.
Hi Kraig! I'm gonna start my 3mths South America trip soon and as a beginner hiker your video is a great inspiration to me! Thank you for all the tips and advices! hopefully i'll have the luck to meet you in those Peru hikes in October and Patagonia hikes in December! And can't wait to see more Sasha in your videos:-) greetings from hong kong!
Wow! I have waited for this. This video eases my holiday blues after canceling my trip due to covid. Your 2022 will certainly going to be amazing. Keep hiking bec it inspires us a lot 😀
video just showed up on my home - love the gram weight seen in video for the PC and parts - for when you have to hike with your PC and monitor? That's a little hysterical having it listed out. subscribed
Nice video. I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but it’s really not too hard to find a leak in a sleeping pad. Fill up the bath tub, fill the pad to a high pressure, submerge it, and squeeze it. Bubbles will come from the leak. If the hole is small, the bubbles will also be small, but if you look closely you can see them.
Great idea if you want to get water inside your sleeping pad and absolutely ruin it... It's better to push the air out and try and feel the leak with a part of your body that has thin skin and is sensitive, such as the back of the hands, the lips, the back of the forearms, etc.
The Therm-A-Rest most likely is just "deflating" due to a loss in air pressure as the hot-breath air inside cools. The air becomes more dense and you lose that nice cushy cush.
Thank you Adam for your kindness, the work and beauty you put in your videos. Your work is so inspiring. I am very lucky to have come across your channel recently. I have been watching a lot of your hikes, it's so beautiful and the silent movies are just perfect. I mean you can shoot and hike, it's beautiful, jaw dropping sometimes, relaxing and inspiring, I love it. Thank you so so much! I hope you had a lovely festive season and wish you and your loved ones all the very best for 2022. Can't wait to see your pup in action, she also is so beautiful!!! Merci :)
Hey Kraig! Awesome videos. If you want to find the hole on the sleeping pad, put it in a bath tub inflated and you'll see where the bubbles comes out :-)
Niiiiice love ur videos man. Started hiking just because of you. Tried the TMB this year but I failed. I will try it again next summer with a good hiking kid which is based by you. Thank you so much!
I did the TMB end of august, I'm no experienced hiker and was hard at some times but did get to finish it. What happened if I may ask? Because of weather or something else?
@@hystericthumb I was doing it with a friend and we started from Trient. On the first day we wanted to go to “Refuge du lac Blanc” but we underestimated the trail. It was very tuff, especially because we didn’t had enough water or food. On the way up my friend injured his knee and couldn’t continue hiking. But my goal is it to finish it this year! How did you like it? Do you have any tips for me?
In the last clip where you walking at the beginning of the video (at the dolomites, in val gardena) i know that you was going away from the jimmi’s hütte 😂 beautiful place
My air mattress gets softer overnight but I attribute it to the air temperature. I fill it with warm afternoon air and by morning it's full of dense, cold air. At least that's what I tell myself so I don't have to look for a hole.
When you make it to New Hampshire, be sure to do some of the smaller hikes, like West Rattlesnake in Holderness - an easy hike for a breathtaking view, and at least a couple of the hikes along the Kancamagus Hwy - being sure not to miss Sabbaday Falls. I myself am looking forward to an upcoming upper NY Adirondack trip with several fire tower hikes planned. 🙂
I think that Neo light might just be leaking air ever so slightly through the main hole where you pump air from. The best way to detect a puncture / tiny hole in the sleeping bag is to inflate it and put it in a bath-tub full of water with weights on the bag so it sinks. You will see tiny bubbles coming out of that hole in a particular area, That's where you can get one of those adhesive patches installed. (we use this technique in locating punctures in tyres at a roadside tyre repair shop in India). But that technique works.
Have enjoyed your video's Kraig. I did Kili in Sept 2021 and heading to Aconcagua in 5 weeks. I did a video of my Kili experience it is in 3 parts. I look to do a better job with Aconcagua. Keep up the great work and will continue to follow you.
Happy holidays! I’ve been watching you for years now and have finally gotten the means to start going on pretty decent day hikes now. Your videos have really inspired me to get back to doing what I love. Much love.
Swap the wool cap for a wool coif. Not even lying almost as huge as that water bottle swap for me. perfect coverage. there is a reason this was big throughout humanity
A little tip for if you want to check for punctures in your mattress. If you hold different sections underwater (like in a tub maybe) you will see small air bubbles coming from where the whole is. The mattress has to be inflated of course ^_^ Happy hunting
Hey Kraig ! at @2:10 you noticed your matress a bit deflated at morning, this can happens when you use your lunghs to inflate the mattress, with time the hot air become colder and less dense, so you loose some inflation from this. Try to inflate with a plastic bag or a pump at home to see if it restrain pressure !
Just getting interested hiking age of 40🤗 all my life done many different type of sports but don't know why, just getting more interes on adventurer things✌can't wait to start with smal steps..
This is an awesome video Kraig. For someone like me who’s just starting to hike (No more trail running due to a bum knee) your gear insights are invaluable.
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You made me fall in love with hiking. I can't wait to start exploring and walking through the mountains of my country. Greetings from Greece!
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Same here. Greetings from Greece! 😬✌🏼
Yes 👍
Oh my god. That would be so awesome. Have fun. Greece is beautiful!
Greetings from Greece, land of mountains, home to gods!
Nice update Kraig. I know these videos aren't your favorite to make but many of us respect and value your perspective and process. It can be a little overwhelming, especially on the video side of things, and you clear things up nicely. Here are a few things I learned from this video.
0:18 HIKING/BACKPACKING
1. 1:35 Sleeping bag liners are key and the type doesn't matter.
2. 2:00 You might have a small hole in your sleep pad but covering it in soapy water will make small bubbles and you can find the hole quick.
3. 4:21 Wilderness wipes are crucial for cleanliness. All surfaces, crevices, and orifices will appreciate.
4. 4:58 An umbrella might not look cool BUT it will keep you cool and not just dry.
5. 8:25 You've caused major damage to your ass but it's been repaired and still functional.
6. 9:00 You might be a Brooks fanboy at this point. But they obviously have earned your respect.
10:08 MEMBER PERKS (I'm a proud member mind you)
10:41 CAMERA GEAR (the question that never stops asking)
7. 10:57 You've ditched the big 16-35 2.8 G Master and have moved to using a PRIME lens
8. 11:16 Talking about the uses of Aperture settings to get a certain look (it took forever to figure this out)
9. 12:18 you can see that the Joby 3k head has replaced the other original head on your tripod (never thought to take the old one off)
10. 12:44 this will be my next purchase. I've had the weight of the camera pull the head right over many times and it's taken a spill.
11. 13:34 I bought the first version of this battery a couple years ago. An absolute lifesaver.
12. 14:27 THE ULTIMATE KRAIGO GEAR LIST to convince yourself you can have everything you need to be just like Kraig.
13. 15:08 Kraig wants to watch you hike too.
14. 16:10 Kraig finally might get to take his own puppo on a hiking trip. Let the other trail dogs be jealous.
15. 16:29 Watch Kraig play video games.
16. 16:58 Bite Size versions of Mr. Adams
17. 17:24 Ole Kraig might have finally caved to trash social media.
18. 17:44 Kraig is still holding strong on keeping his Instagram but don't bet your crypto account on it.
Thank you Kraig for this overview. I look forward to you NOT going full Winter Kraig ever again.
Thanks for the write mate! My Hiking video in my country feel free!
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I never listen to gear videos. But i went through it all. Good tone, relaxing voice, good product descriptions. Great job. Tks
Thank you so much for everything you post, it has truly changed my life. I have always loved the outdoors and I have an adventurous spirit, but I didn’t have the confidence to get out there and hike by myself. In the course of the last few months, I got off the couch, moved to Arizona, and have now been hiking at least one hike per week, trying to level up the intensity of the hike each week. One day I hope to do some of the harder hikes you have done, especially summiting large mountains. Oh, and also, my golden retriever loves watching your videos too, she’ll watch them for hours. She is my amazing hiking buddy. 🙂
This is so inspiring to me!! Working up the courage to take on my first solo thru hiking experience and its so great to hear from others who love the outdoors but needed a little encouragement to get out there. Good luck on your harder hikes! :)
14:04 this must be one of the best shots that i ever seen in my hole life, i could easily live in that moment
A little deflated in the morning is probably due to the air inside cools down and thus is less in volume :) happens when you use your breath to inflate it - so unless it gets worse, wouldnt be worried - just physics at work :)
I would try to not use your breath to inflate. Use a pump sack instead.
@@jessejayphotography it works better, but still the air is warmer when you inflate it, than at the coldest time just around dawn… but definitely much less deflation than when using your breath
You’re the reason I summited Mt. Marcy, and started this addiction. Thank you
Listened to lotr in the tent on my last hike. Such a comforting voice. Love it.
This was the first video I’ve seen of yours, but I really appreciated your attitude toward sharing your gear list with us (and also the way you talked about where you exist on the internet at the end). It really felt like you were intending to share rather than influence, which is nice to see.
Gonna sound weird….but the minimalist in me gets stupidly satisfied watching these minimalist hiking/filmmaking videos. So satisfying I don’t even know how to describe it. Lolz
These videos and the talks after the hikes are so calming
The metal frame on my 55 Liter LL Bean backpack that i got back in 2007 just sheared apart on my last winter trip of the year-glad to hear Hyperlite has lasted you, that’ll likely be my next!
i like how you present your videos, very less ego fat, simple , chill and to the point. really reflects what drew me towards , hiking and backpacking/
You're my hero dude. If I still have the capability when I get out of the mil I'd like to get hikes in like you do.
Hell ya brother. Planning to do the same after Im out. Look at getting a garmin fenix 7 saphhic solar watch. Will make your hikes a whole lot better
Would love to see a video of you packing/prepping for a trip. Interesting to see how everything breaks down and fits. :)
Thanks for the video! I always enjoy seeing these types of videos to learn what gear works well for experienced hikers and might also work well for me.
hey man tip for finding holes in, really anything. get some soapy water in a spray bottle (not overly soapy) spray it on the the entire surface of whatever you looking at. look for where bubbles start to form, you can find some small holes with it!
I usually hike in new hampshire with deep snow, always bring boots and trail running shoes when there is no snow.
My first video of yours! I'm from the Adirondacks but live in the desert, have done hardly any hiking but I am loving your vids regardless. Love the dogs that come along!
Word of advice on the Katadyn filters, They are probably good for most people, but if you are in a spot where the water has a lot of tannins from conifers or something, it gets clogged and slows down really quick. Here in Minnesota, I've found it is much better to use a Sawyer squeeze because the back flushing system cleans the filter fibers much better than the Katadyn. If you are in the mountains, I;m sure the water is mostly tannin free, so this is not a concern for everyone.
Just a tip to search the hole in your sleeping pad. You could put all of its sides in water and see if are bubbles going out.
Крейг, спасибо за то, что ты вдохновляешь десятки и сотни людей начать заниматься трекингом и пешеходным туризмом! Счастливого Рождества! =)
Just booked my flight to Iceland for Hornstrandir thanks to your video. I appreciate the updated gear list!
With the NEMO, heres a tip i picked up working in propane looking for leaks. Take a spray bottle with a little bit of dish washing liquid in it, just enough to make bubbles. then just spray it when full and look for the bubbles.
Awesome videos of your solo trails and your gear. I really like the way you minimalise your videos with only nature/footsteps sounds and great music. I also like the way you explain all the details at the end with lots of information about the travel to and from the place you went hiking and where you camped/stayed and your advice. Really amazing! If you ever come to Germany you might be interested in the Saxony National Park area (Sächsische Schweiz = Saxony Switzerland), it is located near the German/Czech border in the east. There are great long and shorter hikes. There are table top elevations. The eleveations are not high, but sometimes challenging, as you have to climb up via ladders etc. to get to the top. You can also hike via easier trails - might be interesting for you too. Keep the videos coming and I wish you luck and lots fun with what you are doing.
Hi Craig, hiker from France speaking. I've been liking your content since I'm a regular solo trekker (got to know you from the Tour du Mont Blanc trek video).
I usually do care about investing in gear that are environmentally friendly or produced locally + try to learn about the other European hikers their techniques for avoid creating waste while respecting nature. Would love to see such content on your end as well!
Otherwise, keep it going! Love every single of your video :)
Thank you for entertainment, tips, and a good time!! Don’t stop ❤
Many of the stuffs you recommended are really exotic for me, I don’t see these in our adventure shops, guess I will have to order from Amazon. Thank you so much.
Being able to reach pockets from your back is really nice, I agree.
I bought the sun hoodie last year because of Kraigs videos. Used it recently for a 4 days hike and it was perfect! Thanks!
Thanks Kraig! I always love your gear reviews. I have the Nemo Dagger 2 person tent. Which is great for when my wife is with me, but i'm thinking about getting something smaller for when it's just me. The Hornet sounds great. I'm often up in the White Mts, and much like the Adirondacks, lots of roots and rocks. Having something light weight, and space saving is quite helpful when trying to fit around those obstacles.
Definately come up to NH! Show everyone that our mountains might be smaller, but they're still challenging.
Cheers!
Hi Kraig! I been looking for a long time the Remos Hornet 1p you recommend , but it seems discontinued , do you recommend a similar ? Thanks!
I really miss your wedding BTS....so keep on watching the old ones...again...and...again...😍
I like that you hang onto quality gear as long as possible until it breaks down. I think a lot of regular consumers could learn from this. Helps remove the stigma from purchasing quality gear as long as you wear the items to their limits.
Thank you for shearing your passion with us.
Kraig fill your pad with as much air as you can and then spray it with some soapy water. Just a little dish soap in a spray bottle filled with water. You'll find the hole cause the water will bubble up like crazy where theres a leak.
I always just used old or tomorrows clothes in a tent bag for pillow. Glad you got an emergency phone. Hope you never need it.
Always a pleasure to travel with you. It's such an enjoyable experience. Thank you so much! Appreciate it! : )
Spray your fully inflated pad with soapy dish water, press & prod sections till you see bubbles. Repair area. This method works for car tire deflation issues also.
We love you Kraig. You are special to all of us.
It was perfect, PERFECT.
Down to the last minute detail
Amazing work like always! Thank you for all the amazing content this year! Love your honesty and humble attitude towards everything.
than support him and join to his channel..
I bought a sunhoodie after one of your videos and I do love it for hikes. I got a reddish orange one from REI, so it's nice for standing out from hunters. Just incase.
Kraig, your work continues to be top notch and inspirational. Every little bit of content is meaningful with no wasted jabber and the cinematography is breathtaking. I find every video a must see to help build my up hiking kit and more importantly my bucket list. Keep up the great work!
Thank you for a straight to the point, informal, personal gear guide. Rad vid mate. Cheers
Me and my friends are into hiking now because of your awesome videos Kraig, and plus point that i live in Norway (norwegian loved hiking 🤪😅😅) Thank you for inspiring us. Happy Holidays 🎄🎄.
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Really great video. Perfect marriage of showing us your gear with a brief yet informative overview. And the trail footage is really great.
I took your tip on the long metal spork... life changer
Just joined up as a paid member. Worth it. Looking forward to the extra content! Cheers Kraig.
It’s already paying off. The extra content is fantastic. I’ve already narrowed down many of my new gear choices to more minimalistic and ultralight. And I’m really appreciating your overall approach to hiking.
7:28 is an amazing scene, should have kept going longer!!
Im here for some items only, but you make me really in love with hiking! Your video is awesome! Thank you so much!
Best hiking/gear video on RUclips, Period. Straight to the point, no rambling, super organized, great calming music, and of course, an incredible list to see everything WITH prices. Thanks Kraig!
Your hiking videos are top notch. I really like the one you did in Alaska since I live up here and have done parts of those hikes.
It gives me inspiration to do something similar with all of the clips I already have.
I'm most impressed with your lightweight gear. I definitely want to get a quilt for the summer season and maybe a Nemo tent.
Thanks!
"A little LOTR at the right moment..."
As a HUGE LOTR nerd, this made me so happy!!!!
For a winter hat I highly recommend the Tough Headwaear Cuffed Knit Beanie. It's less than $10 on Amazon and I particularly like it because it covers ears and keeps me warm. It is also pretty light.
word watching your videos is inspiring me to get in some hikes this summer. Can't wait and thank you
Thank you for great information, presented in a factual, professional way.
Excited to see where you will go in Iceland 😃
Hi Kraig! I'm gonna start my 3mths South America trip soon and as a beginner hiker your video is a great inspiration to me! Thank you for all the tips and advices!
hopefully i'll have the luck to meet you in those Peru hikes in October and Patagonia hikes in December! And can't wait to see more Sasha in your videos:-)
greetings from hong kong!
This is a great video Kraig... Really helpful.
it would be great to see you hike around the UK and Wales in particular👍
These sights look amazing, i will never understand how can someone choose the city over sceneries like this.
Really useful video Kraig, thanks!
Wow! I have waited for this. This video eases my holiday blues after canceling my trip due to covid. Your 2022 will certainly going to be amazing. Keep hiking bec it inspires us a lot 😀
that pillow is GENIUS
video just showed up on my home - love the gram weight seen in video for the PC and parts - for when you have to hike with your PC and monitor? That's a little hysterical having it listed out.
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Nice video. I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but it’s really not too hard to find a leak in a sleeping pad. Fill up the bath tub, fill the pad to a high pressure, submerge it, and squeeze it. Bubbles will come from the leak. If the hole is small, the bubbles will also be small, but if you look closely you can see them.
Great idea if you want to get water inside your sleeping pad and absolutely ruin it... It's better to push the air out and try and feel the leak with a part of your body that has thin skin and is sensitive, such as the back of the hands, the lips, the back of the forearms, etc.
Thanks for the LOTR music recommendations Kraig! Some interstellar ones also work wonders!
so beautiful! you made me fall in love with hiking
Love your video Kraig, inspire to hike more
Thank you for sharing your gear! I’ve been a long time day hiker and want to start doing overnight adventures so this is perfect. Cheers!
The Therm-A-Rest most likely is just "deflating" due to a loss in air pressure as the hot-breath air inside cools. The air becomes more dense and you lose that nice cushy cush.
I love your videos especially the silent hiking videos. Your videos makes the hiking and the scenery look spectacular.
Thank you Adam for your kindness, the work and beauty you put in your videos. Your work is so inspiring. I am very lucky to have come across your channel recently. I have been watching a lot of your hikes, it's so beautiful and the silent movies are just perfect. I mean you can shoot and hike, it's beautiful, jaw dropping sometimes, relaxing and inspiring, I love it. Thank you so so much! I hope you had a lovely festive season and wish you and your loved ones all the very best for 2022. Can't wait to see your pup in action, she also is so beautiful!!! Merci :)
It's Kraig
You're a genius for posting this round Christmas 🎄
Hey Kraig! Awesome videos. If you want to find the hole on the sleeping pad, put it in a bath tub inflated and you'll see where the bubbles comes out :-)
謝謝！
I love your opening clips :) beautiful.
Niiiiice love ur videos man.
Started hiking just because of you. Tried the TMB this year but I failed. I will try it again next summer with a good hiking kid which is based by you.
Thank you so much!
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I did the TMB end of august, I'm no experienced hiker and was hard at some times but did get to finish it. What happened if I may ask? Because of weather or something else?
@@hystericthumb I was doing it with a friend and we started from Trient. On the first day we wanted to go to “Refuge du lac Blanc” but we underestimated the trail. It was very tuff, especially because we didn’t had enough water or food. On the way up my friend injured his knee and couldn’t continue hiking.
But my goal is it to finish it this year!
How did you like it? Do you have any tips for me?
In the last clip where you walking at the beginning of the video (at the dolomites, in val gardena) i know that you was going away from the jimmi’s hütte 😂 beautiful place
My air mattress gets softer overnight but I attribute it to the air temperature. I fill it with warm afternoon air and by morning it's full of dense, cold air. At least that's what I tell myself so I don't have to look for a hole.
If you're thinking about the Huayhuash circuit in Peru, get in touch , did it this summer and i might have some useful tips
When you make it to New Hampshire, be sure to do some of the smaller hikes, like West Rattlesnake in Holderness - an easy hike for a breathtaking view, and at least a couple of the hikes along the Kancamagus Hwy - being sure not to miss Sabbaday Falls. I myself am looking forward to an upcoming upper NY Adirondack trip with several fire tower hikes planned. 🙂
I think that Neo light might just be leaking air ever so slightly through the main hole where you pump air from. The best way to detect a puncture / tiny hole in the sleeping bag is to inflate it and put it in a bath-tub full of water with weights on the bag so it sinks. You will see tiny bubbles coming out of that hole in a particular area, That's where you can get one of those adhesive patches installed. (we use this technique in locating punctures in tyres at a roadside tyre repair shop in India). But that technique works.
nice instructive video. good editing and lots of info, i would suggest maybe adding the prices next to every item when you talk about it
not including the prices makes people need to click the affiliate links to know the price
If your inflatable mat is waterproof, I recommend pouring water over it and pressing down on different sections to see whether air is pushing out.
Always enjoy your videos Craig, this was no exception. Glad to see you are doing well.
Have enjoyed your video's Kraig. I did Kili in Sept 2021 and heading to Aconcagua in 5 weeks. I did a video of my Kili experience it is in 3 parts. I look to do a better job with Aconcagua. Keep up the great work and will continue to follow you.
Happy holidays! I’ve been watching you for years now and have finally gotten the means to start going on pretty decent day hikes now. Your videos have really inspired me to get back to doing what I love. Much love.
The dry bags are a great addition!
To check where your sleeping pad leaks just inflate it and pit it under water, it should be easy to spot bubbles.
Swap the wool cap for a wool coif. Not even lying almost as huge as that water bottle swap for me. perfect coverage. there is a reason this was big throughout humanity
A little tip for if you want to check for punctures in your mattress. If you hold different sections underwater (like in a tub maybe) you will see small air bubbles coming from where the whole is. The mattress has to be inflated of course ^_^ Happy hunting
This is such an in depth video. Thank you so much
Saludos mi estimado, tus vídeos me han motivado a iniciar a practicar este maravilloso pasatiempo. Saludos cordiales desde Colima, México
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I spent like $130 on an inflatable sleeping pad from Cabela's, never fully worked a single night. Foldable cushion is still the way to go.
Thank you. From Japan.
Hey Kraig ! at @2:10 you noticed your matress a bit deflated at morning, this can happens when you use your lunghs to inflate the mattress, with time the hot air become colder and less dense, so you loose some inflation from this. Try to inflate with a plastic bag or a pump at home to see if it restrain pressure !
Just getting interested hiking age of 40🤗 all my life done many different type of sports but don't know why, just getting more interes on adventurer things✌can't wait to start with smal steps..
Heads up, the lighterpack link looks to be broken. Thank you for taking the time to do this video!
@Kraig Adams: Regarding 2:09
Put the sleeping pad under water. Then you see where a hole is.
Very dope video bro! I like these gear videos. Great style by the way!
This is an awesome video Kraig. For someone like me who’s just starting to hike (No more trail running due to a bum knee) your gear insights are invaluable.
glad to hear Justin