TGO Gear Review: I’m selling my Zpacks shelter
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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2024
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01:23 Great Gear
09:04 Gear that had some issues
12:59 Gear I never used
14:32 Why I'm selling my Zpacks shelter
☆Links to everything I mentioned in this video☆
My Zpacks Solplex on eBay ➜ www.ebay.com/itm/Zpacks-Solpl...
My updated 9.3lb TGO gear list ➜ lighterpack.com/r/39d8ze
My new t-shirt in this video➜ www.bonfire.com/eat-sleep-hike/
Altra Lone Peak 4 (amazon)➜ amzn.to/2H1KoZE
REI➜ bit.ly/2Ws3RI6
Injinji socks ➜ bit.ly/2XVjPuN
REI➜ bit.ly/2WjuYJn
Patagonia Capilene Air Bottoms➜ bit.ly/2GHlVHI
REI➜ bit.ly/2vDDzqu
Montbell Versalite Rain pants ➜ www.montbell.us/products/disp...
Monbell Versalite Rain Jacket➜ www.montbell.us/products/disp...
Sony DSC-RX100 VI Mark6➜ amzn.to/2DD84BD
Pedco UltraPod ➜ amzn.to/2IKqvZj
MSR groundhog stakes ➜ amzn.to/2HPf80m
Zpacks classic sleeping bag ➜ zpacks.com/products/classic-2...
Therm-a-rest UberLite:
➜ Amazon: amzn.to/2VaQ48o
➜ REI: bit.ly/2FL6o9q
Swiss Army Victorinox knife ➜ amzn.to/31268fZ
LITE AF fanny pack ➜ liteaf.com/product/fanny-pack
Nitecore Nu25 headlamp➜ amzn.to/2GM2yyQ
Midge headnet➜ amzn.to/2V3U5dQ
Tick key ➜ amzn.to/2LnelaJ
Sawyer permethrin (treat gear for ticks) ➜ amzn.to/315yANM
Future Gear:
Zpacks Plexamid ➜ zpacks.com/products/plexamid-...
Zpacks vertice rain jacket ➜ zpacks.com/products/vertice-r...
Zpacks Hexamid pocket tarp ➜ zpacks.com/products/hexamid-p...
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The midges season starts usually in may - june, and they are no joke, and can really ruin your holiday. So be smart, and ALWAYS take your midges headnet.
Thanks for this video and the comments on your gear. I now put a baselayer shirt around the head end of my pad and stuff my pillow into it, so that the pillow is trapped on the pad and does not slide around or off. Also, the shirt is more comfy against my skin than the pillow material. I like the Downtek water-repellant down in my EE 10 deg Revelation especially after a 12-night cold, wet, and snowy trip this past month in a single-wall Duplex. Tent condensation and the cold meant that every morning there was moisture on the foot end that got packed away when stuffed into my dry sack, but my body warmth alone dried out the bag every evening before falling asleep. That was never the case with my old NorthFace down bag which never dried until I got home. I see you don't put your pad inside your bag, but that might reduce touching the inner tent wall. I have the same little Victorinox knife and used the tweezer to pull a tick off last week. You said you had ticks on you. I'm curious if the ticks were attached or just crawling on you. But I also lost my knife last week. I think because it was black in color and so small. I got a new one in translucent hot pink. I was disappointed in the Altra Timp 1.5 shoes that I have. They are comfortable, but both left and right shoes ripped where the uppers are attached to the soles in the medial arch after less than 150 miles. I see at 1:35 in your video something that looks like a rip in your Altra at the same place, what is that? Also the Timp's have some soft dense foam on the tread that collects thorns and big splinters. I was surprised at how many thorns that were more than 5 mm long I had to pull out of the bottoms of my shoes. I do like the toe protector on the Timp's. It looks like you are starting to get separation at the toe in your Altras which have a different design there. Finally, I really like the Zpacks Vertice jacket and rain paints. They were worth their weight in gold on my May trips and performed superbly. Sorry for the long post, but you asked for comments! :)
Great video as always! Thank you so much for all you do :-)
I did get the Vertice rain pants and jacket as well as the Plexamid and I’m extremely happy with all of them!
Great video by the "ever smaller" Bigfoot! Glad you had such a successful trip--sounds like you would have needed the tick remover if you hadn't been so well-prepared. Love that you are always honest about your gear choices (even when you are hiking with ZPacks employees :)) Looking forward to your seeing your TGO vlogs.
Dude I love your videos man!! Very honest and helpful. Keep it up, you're legit really good at this!!
Just bought a uberlite but I use a shelf liner 3' under to keep it from migrating. Enjoy your videos. 👍
was really nice meeting you and darwin on the TGO, cant wait to see yr footage! ATB WJ
Hey Jay!
I am so sorry about screwing up your name man. Thanks for the advice my Friend!
The tee-shirt turned our great, Big! Good reviews. Thanks for the video. 🌿
I just got Injinji's...they are awesome....
I mainly got them for running but are interchangeable with hiking/trail running...
I used to think they were so awkward looking and strange....but once i tried a pair i was sold completely...
It isnt for preventing blisters, but for a more natural toe spread on the strike....
TRY THEM!!!!!!
G'day mate, great video!
Also a Zpacks fan (have a Duplex) but when I go solo I much prefer the MLD Duomid.
You should check it out. It's pretty much that tarp with storm doors you described but tried and tested.
I paid it up with the MLD Bivy Bag 2 for a real go anywhere UL shelter.
Might be up your alley.
Anyway, keep the awesome videos coming
Cheers from Australia :)
Take a look at the Dan durston tents on massdrop... pretty cool setups. I bought the one person tent.
Just took that tent out on the AT for a section hike and was very happy!
Tick Key...had it on the AT, didn't use it myself, but loaned it to a friend...it works great.
Outstanding reviews buddy, as usual.
Glad to hear there releasing a new tarp. One trick with the wet foot box is to put the rain jacket around the foot box.
I use the trash bag from my pack or "pack liner"
For the Uberlite and pillow, put some seam sealer on the bottom. A couple of licks and it doesn't slide anymore!
Good point
Shoe goo works much better with the uberlite..
I just got my lone peak 4s yesterday. Can’t wait to go hiking with them!
I just bought some too! I love them so far!
Big Foot, Really enjoy the videos, great information, looking forward to your Scotland hike video. Craig Mains (Hawk) is currently hiking with a Plexamid during his 2019 YOYO of the AT, he seems to like it, might shoot him a note for another opinion. I'm currently using a Duplex but considering getting a Plexamid myself for my 2020 AT attempt. Take care and keep the videos coming.
I agree about the Uberlight. Had my trial run with it couple weeks ago. It is so slippery. It was almost comical. When i would sit up I would just slip slide off it. I have also the zpack bag, which is part quilt and part bag. 2nd night I slept directly on Uberlite with quilt draped over me. Much better - my body and clothes provided the friction necessary to stay on top. Sliding across bathtub floor on bottom surface was not a problem in my Tarptent Aeon Li.
Try putting some seam sealer on bathtub floor - it will keep pad glued to the surfaces zero extra weight.
Glad the fleece proved it worth. I use MSR groundhogs. They hold in so many varied conditions. I am looking to get some Altra 4.0, you have said the same as others who used them on the Challenge this year. So I am going to try those.
Interesting choice in gear for the most part. An idea for you since you are so tall with your bivy idea is the trifecta by 2goSystems... it's served me well so far and is of course Ultra Light and Cuban Fiber/Tyvek with a reflective coating. I was camping this past weekend and forgot my sleeping bag. Realized it when I was heading out and had the trifecta with my ultra light gear in my pickup truck. I grabbed it and a wool blanket I also had and it sufficed in some real cold temperatures this last weekend. Admittedly had to get up one night to put on long johns, but with the longjohn add on it did the trick! Was warm enough and it dipped down to freezing and frost. I'd recommend it for sure after this weekend.
Nice review! Looking forward to seeing your vlogs of the trip! Thru Pack makes a great fanny back called Summit Bum - Pocket. It has a pocket in front and on the back. I love mine, it fits my iPhone 7 Plus in the case, GoPro on the mini pod my Anker and GoPro charging brick plus snacks. I do wish I had bought the comfy strap and not the standard but other then that I love it.
I love this video. That camera and tripod both look amazing. I wonder what Darwin thinks of those. Interested in seeing how you think the camera performs with finishing videos. I also use the big orange steaks.
Darwin isn’t a fan of Sony, he’s a cannon guy. Glad you enjoyed it Amy!
Great vid. Thanks. I will keep my Duplex Zpacks tent as I have a palace alone or can double up with my son Liam as needed and as we did on the TGO this year. Given the price of new ones I will keep tweaking my Duplex and make it last a couple of more trips. I did get a little water in when we had the big rain overnight. I think possible through a little hole in the floor that needs fixing. A good nights sleep is key so Xlite pad plus almost any good bag rated down to 0 degrees C is fine with emphasis on light. I would leave behind my Montbell Umbrella as itwas a waste of time. Reduce to Sawyer squeeze plus Smart Water bottles and one gravity Platypus bag. Safe trails!
The weight penalty by moving to a Zpacks Duplex is negligible compared with the huge upgrade in space, and it offers far more always-available comfort (against bugs, lateral rain, etc.) than any tarp + bivvy set-up can. I love my Duplex for solo use a lot. Have been through a ton of light and ultralight tents from MSR on up through several TarpTents (great!), but the Duplex is the Tent Love of My Life. :-) I would only opt for a different tent (e.g. TarpTent Notch) if I need a much smaller footprint and am willing to be cramped for space. Here in Northern Europe it rains a lot, and having head room (I‘m 5 foot 11 1/2 ) and space to move around and comfortable stow lots of my gear indoors, protected from the rain and mud, is essential. Otherwise, thumbs-up on the Victorinox Classic knife. Great little thing, and weights virtually nothing. Going without a headlamp, though? Never for me. There could be an emergency situation for me or a fellow traveler that could make the headlamp a make-or-break item. For me it‘s like having first-aid stuff along. And there are other seasons in Northern Europe where it gets dark a heck of a lot earlier. ;-)
Glad to hear most of the advice you took on worked out especially fleece and pegs . Otherwise us brits would have looked really silly ! 😂. On the flip side its interesting to see how your light kit worked well on the whole for a hike accross scotland even if weather was kind. Especially the altras and waterproofs , hope u come back next year ! 👍🙂
I'm currently NOBO on the PCT. Had the same issue with my Uberlite sliding all over my Duplex floor. And then the thing stopped holding air, leaking around the unpatchable valve just before Julian which is only mile 77. It's a total pos in my opinion and way way WAY louder then my xlite, which I had sent to me in Idyllwild. Btw, I have the same issue with wet footbox with my Duplex, so I've been putting my Vertice Rain Jacket on my footbox - dual purpose item lol, you'll love the Vertice! I have the whole Vertice suit and have been using the HELL out of it this PCT year!
Awesome vid BF!
Thru pack summit bum is the bomb! The rear phone pocket works like a dream!!!
Richard Moran yep, I was going to make this suggestion.
As always , love the vid. Starting my section hike this morning. Be at the trail head in about a hour. ( Got a late start). Was just curious...how much more weight does your food and fuel add to your base weight ? My base is about 17 and a half pounds , bot my food and fuel added 15 pounds.
Have you considered the BA Tiger Wall Carbon? I sold my Duplex and am waiting to see some reviews come in for this tent.
Bummer that the LiteAF Fanny Pack didnt work. I feel like mine is plenty big. LOVE that thing. I carry my phone, S7, in the front mesh pocket with tripod attached pointing up. Super accessible, comfortable, and leaves room inside for tons of other things. One piece of ductape on the inside back panel makes a great pocket for a trail wallet, cash, or in your case a phone. Seems like you would have the same result even with a bigger FPack. Camera tripod against phone face equals no bueno.
Tarp it up dude. Its a whole different style to explore....plus one on the LP4's. The new Timps are working very well also.
I picked up the Z-Packs Vertice jacket in April just before a 5 day GSMNP trip. Super performer in the rain. The things ventilates than a pair of lungs! Additionally, it fits nice and looks good.
Glad to hear The Blackalachian is back on trail. The trail needs him! Thanks so much Bigfoot. Always love your vids. Respect.
Christo' Amato Yeah, and the Vertice costs about the same as a pair of lungs!
@@markcummings6856 LOL! Good one! You won't be sorry, and you'll be the talk of the town.
Awesome video brother!!! Very informative.
Thanks for posting this gear feedback - interesting to hear how you got on. I was in Scotland around the same time (in the Western Isles), and the midges were out and biting on a few occasions. Just because you never used it, don't discount the headnet. It's absolutely necessary, trust me. May-June are certainly better than July-September as regards midges in the Scottish Highlands, but I'd even carry one in April and October. When you've been properly 'midged' once, you don't take chances again.
Nothing wrong with the Victorinox, and it certainly gives you more options than what you had, but I prefer a bit more utility at the expense of a few more grams, as I use my knife/tool for wild fly fishing as well. My combo is an Opinel Trekking Number 7 (35g) for a good strong all-round blade plus a Leatherman Style PS (47g) which consists of a decent plier (primarily for fishing but I use it a lot during cooking!), scissors and tweezer (tick removal). Just under 3oz combined, it's hardly the lightest choice but it has my requirements properly sorted.
Thumbs up on the full-throttle Groundhogs - I use nothing else on my main pegging points. There are some things I won't compromise on, and having pegs I can be confident will stand up to serious winds is one of them.
From the horror stories I heard from the Scot’s I spoke to, I totally understand about the midges. For the winds you guys get, you definitely need some robust pegs!
On the mini-swiss army knife. I have one on my key chain and I use it practically everyday for all sorts of things. They do break though, I've broke the scissors off of more than one, and bent the file/screwdriver part. The tweezers are possibly the most useful feature. I have a nice small one-hand opening Kershaw knife I also bring, it's just better for carving sticks if that's something you like to do or for splintering wood to help make a fire.
I switched from a Solplex to a Yama Cirriform. Not as much height but vertical head and foot walls and probably over a 12”s longer.
I love my Duplex. It’s a palace for Maggie my hound mix and myself. So easy to set up and it’s works perfect in New England where the majority of my trips take place. Thanks for your honest review of the single person tent. I will stay with my Duplex.
The ground hog stakes are all I use tough and just work.
That's why i like the hex solo plus tarp with storm doors, its 107" as opposed the plex's 100" length. Also the ends are 42"instead of 36" and both are the same center width. I'm 5'3" so its like quite palatial to me lol. I use the solo plus b/t floor with a Sea to Summit nano net optional for bug protection. Which is roundabout 6 ounces for the two and have no prob's with wind driven rain .....only with mist which permeates into every shelter . I'll stick with the woman's Neo X light at 3.9 r. Great video been following you a while but never said much ...........peace ...love...and light AKA Gramp's Grey Balls
You look trim &fit after that hike, good for you shedding lbs!! I'm surprised about the Solplex, didn't know the Plexamid was longer with more sleeping headroom. Looks like Solplex should have better airflow, w/ two screen walls, just need to pull out the side over your head with a guyline. Anyway, Z discont'd it. Thanks for post-trek gear review, informative & helpful.
Snap - I too wore the Lone Peak 4.0's and they were superb for me too. No blisters and very little soreness of the feet even after hiking on a few long-ish road sections. I've been intrigues by the Injinji socks for a while and i may give them a go. Good call on the Uberlite as I've been looking at that or the Xlite and your opinion has swayed me toward the Xlite. Took my headnet and didn't use it either but I've had some experience of the ferocious midge so even though they are less prolific in mid-May I will still always take my net. They've literally driven me out of Scotland before lol Permethrin is something I shall be using in future as I had a few ticks on this TGO. I'm doing the Cape Wrath Trail in Scotland next May which is all on the west coast where the midges are the worst so Permethrin and headnet shall be something I'll be 'packing'. Thanks again for some great vids.
ATB. Elton.
You were lucky with the weather I think you took the sun back with you ,
Pedco UltraPod link is not working. Could not find one on Amazon that weighs 1.8 oz ? Thanks
Looking slimmer :) Great vid topic. Always interested to see how gear works out for others.
Thanks Meg!
I have the triplex, I'm 6'2". It's the same floor length (7.5 ft) as the plexamid. I don't have problems with touching either end. I like the extra room (width) that it provides me over the plexamid.
Nice gesr review, looking forward to your next video, cheers.
Cool video.Enjoyed it very much.
Very helpful about the length of your tent! At 6’3”, fair to say its off the table for me!
A pity 😊😊
I have a LiteAF pack and fanny pack, and it works perfect as long as you dont try and cram a camera and tripod in it
I’m sure it does LOL 😂
That's why I went with the Altaplex. I don't really need the double wide, but at 6'4", I need the length and height, and the Altaplex has that in spades. I'm not sure if they still make it. Last time I was at the site, it wasn't listed. It's basically a tall version of the Solplex, with extra vestibule space under the bigger storm doors, especially if you hang your pack on your pole. The height also makes for steeper walls so you're not rubbing in the corners like that.
What is the weight on that?
@@FollowBigfoot I don't remember the claimed weight, but on my scale, without stakes, it's 17.2 oz.
Midges can be a beast. They are no joke. If you're in the wrong area at the wrong time with someone selling a net for £100, you would love to pay that money. No brainer!
Great vlog I live in scotland I'm only 5 4 how much you ask for the z pack
I've heard good things about tarps, more versatile, and possibly actually warmer due to superior ability to avoid moisture building up inside. So I've been thinking about the idea of instead of a classic tent, first pitch a tarp, but make the tarp designed to then hang a mosquito net tent below it, but with a bathtub floor of course. Very much like the Ray-way setups, but I think they need to change the bathtub floor a bit, and they're not as lightweight as the zpacks stuff, since they're sil-nylon instead of dyneema. Thoughts?
The Hexamid w/ doors rlly needs a good RUclips review .... please!! (With interior comfort dimensions)
I just pulled the trigger on the classic for the Kungsleden in August. This is all ur fault! Lol
A belated comment that might have been covered already by someone else but could be useful if not. The TGO Challenge takes place in May which is earlier in the year than the midges come out. Anyone doing the Challege could get away without a head net. However, if you're going to the Scottish Highlands from the middle of the summer on (and certainly in August and September) a net with a small mesh and some midge repellent would be wise. Other things help too. Camp high and in a breeze. Also things like mosquito coils and citronella candles can be effective.
mobile reception in the Scottish highlands is as it should be in the wild: non existent.
As for ticks: socks over your pants, long gaiters, spray with local produce called SMIDGE.
Kept me tick free on my many walks in Scotland for the last 32 years..
Final remark: it´s ScOtland, not ScAtland ;-)
Keep up the good work, laddie!
Hendrikjandespeelman Yup and Yup.
I would like to see this tent in a Altaplex sort of way. Taller front pole, longer tub like 100” by 40” and with that back pole you have a little more side room than I do in my Altaplex.
Ticks. Lone star ticks causing an allergy to red meat, just shoot me. Ugh! Hey, awesome vid and info as usual bud, many cheers to you and yours! Ed- without peeking on my part, is that knife the classic sd? I always travel steel heavy because I am more of a knife nerd than anything, different steels for different purposes and all that, folder, fixed blade, saw, just my preference. They say you pack your fears, solutions to problems you worry about, but as for me and knives I'm actually packing my hobby - like taking my knives out on a field trip. It doesn't go well with "ultralight", but it makes me happy and isn't that the goal... You have to have some identifying comforts with you to stay sane, at least the way I approach outdoorsmanship. Many cheers and hails to you good sir!
Now try the Tarptent AEON Li (Dyneema) tent for a very well-designed solo tent.
Also try an OLYMPUS TG-4 or TG-5 camera. It is waterproof to 60 ft.!
here is NOTHING worse than a tent that touches your footbox and head while trying to sleep. Keep us updated on that new shelter!
Dude you should checkout the new DJI Action cam for vlogging.
You had some great weather over that fortnight. How did the Keto diet go?
Very good comments!
That's the knife I hike with, it's all I ever need.
Ditto. Love that little knife.
I have the same shoes..its because the heels are not raised on the altra lonepeak 4
Nice video. That tripod can also be put on your trekking pole with that velcro. I have the ultrapod 2 and I have done that a few times. It is an easy way to store and you can use it like a selfie stick
Very good point, I’ll be trying that in the future
Hey Bigfoot, if you were to hike the AT again, and you had the Zpacks Vertice rain jacket, would you bring you umbrella.
PS Hope all is well. We met on the JMT with Gatekeeper and Double.
👍
So far I am loving my LiteAF fanny pack, but I’m not carrying a separate camera. I bet Chis could figure out how to make a little bigger pack with the back pocket for the phone you desire.
That would work great. If I didn’t carry that camera, it would have been the right volume for what I need
When you say overkill, I say I want that. Anything that performs at higher than expectation, I want that too.
How do you like the RX100?
Bought the Injinji socks. Never had a blister so soon: after 20 km on day one. Changed it to Falke socks, no problem for the rest of the week. Socks and shoes, and a lot of other things, are almost too personal for general statenents, Nevertheless, I bought a pair of Altra’s too and I’m quite happy with them. Good to hear that they were fine in Scotland too.
I think footwear will be different for everyone based on many factors, like their gait. I couldn’t be happier with how the injinji’s performed for men
I meant to say me now men LOL
LOL, yes for some people they are anti-blister, for me they are pro-blister. Looking forward to your Scotland vids. I’m interested to see if hiking for you there is different from hiking in the US.
I bet Chris of lite AF would make the exact fanypack dimensions you want.
Great video.
Check out the ThruPack Summit Bum fanny pack... plenty of room and has the pocket on the back for you cell phone. I have one and LOVE it.
That’s the original one I was looking st before Chris reached out to me. I really love the look of LiteAF’s fanny, but just need some more space. Thanks for the suggestion
Check out the
Summit Bum™ - Pocket by Thrupack.
It has the back pocket to keep your phone.
Used mine for the first time last weekend. Awesome fanny pack. I went with the thrupack for the significantly greater volume. My gopro plus tripod fits no problem. Stuck my g7x and cell phone too. Gonna get another one and they will custom tailor the cell phone pouch to make it more secure while bending over although it has not been a problem.
I just recieved mine yesterday. I see what you mean about the cell phone pocket. Perhaps a strip of velcro would help solve that issue
Hi from Holland, check the Sea to Summit Ether Light XT insulated
Check out Waymark Gear Co fanny packs, they have the phone pouch you are looking for
Can definitely see it in your face that you're slimming down. Do the toe caps have the same issue of coming off like the 3.5s?
Emmanuel Vincent yes, absolutely. I own two pair, started coming off day 8 on one, day 12 on the other,
Yes on my partners Altras 4.0 (women’s) even after super gluing!
Get the limited edition of the Victorinox Classic. No tweezer and no toothpick but much lighter! And remove the little ring.
Defiantly removing the ring and won’t take the toothpick, but the tweezer I have used a few times
Great video! Really helped with my decisions I need to take,
Just planning my PCT thru-hike,
Understanding that the bottom base layer is overkill in USA 3 season hikes shaved 6.5oz immediately,
Wish more companies would make hoodless UL 950 Nikwax sleeping bags besides quilts,
Really looking for your zpacks vertice review compared to monbell versalite, rainwear breathability to durability and comfort ratio is most of the time crapy compromise,
Also debating if to take fleece or puffy to the PCT, mountaineering equipment could be a solution for staying warm while wet and windy
Thrupack makes a fanny pack that you might be interested in, I made a suggestion to add a snap with a tab to their back pocket for security....give it a look.....
Could you please clarify for me y u would spend so much time z as u should, on tick prevention, ie pre spraying, only to move into a new home w/o a floor??
Regardless of bivy.
And, talk about ur head and feet being so close to the ceiling/outer wall that probably won't change with a bivy.
Then there's the weight considerations between what you have vs Tarp and bivy plus guidelines. That I would think to be of no consequence. Unless you're a gram counter 😮
Anyway thanks dude for the update 👍
Looking forward to ur pic's of the trip 😋
I would treat the outside of my sleeping quilt or bag if I did that. I don’t mind tight quarters like I would see in a bivy, but I would have a tarp over me and wouldn’t have the issue with my toe box touching the wall that is full of condensation. I am going to see what the final weights would be to figure out if it’s really worth it to go tarp/bivy or tent. If I was hiking the PCT, I would probably just have a tarp, no bivy, the first 700 miles
Are zpacks newer shelters okay for taller people over 6ft?
The Plexamid will be good for someone in the 6-6’3” range. Duplex is more spacious and you can sleep diagonal is stretch the limits a little more
When will zpacks have all this new gear available?
Matt told me either Tuesday (tomorrow) or Wednesday for the changes to their quilts and classic bags. For the hexamid full tarp is looking like 2 weeks. I just talked to him today, they have it on the site, they just need to activate it and publish it.
A survey on BackpackingLight found that the Uberlights are failing too regularly. Not proving reliable so far.
The idea of a tarp is wonderful, however the idea of ticks crawling on me at night is the great dissuader
I would definitely treat my ground sheet and the outside of my quilt:bag if that’s the direction I go for those reasons
Scot here - don't leave your midge head-net at home during spring/summer/autumn in Scotland. It doesn't weigh anything, and when you need it you *really* need it - believe me. You didn't use your emergency beacon either, but that's no argument for leaving it behind. Same with the head-net - view it as an emergency safety item.
why not keep the Zpack 4-1 instead of that fanny pack?
Dude... you gotta check out the Mountain Laurel Designs fanny pack. He’s knocked it out of the park.
i thought this said im giving away my tent.. dang Brisbane , Australia.
Really like your Channel. Just a suggestion, you should really mark a point on the video that's on topic with the title.
2021 News Flash - Darwin found the Z-Packs Versa to be a terrible choice for a rain jacket. He talks about it in a recent video.
Why does this come up when I type French F2 tent lol.
🤔 hmmmmmm
You're lucky if you missed the midges bro. It would be down to lack of water on the ground probably?
Well, I was told that most years they don’t come till the end of May, which is why they hold the TGO challenge when they do to avoid midge season
@@FollowBigfoot Yeah, heat and wet. They disappear in the rain, but near lakes or wet ground they hatch and they are horrid haha. They literally drive you insane.
A tarp is the way to go in my opinion. I've been using tarp since 1998 and never looked back. I just bought a Mountain Laurel Designs DCF Trail Star and so far with 12 nights I love it. MLD claims it weighs 12 oz, but mine weighs 11.7 oz on my scales. Prior to this tarp I was using and MLD Silnylon Trail Star and had 610 nights under it. Here's my review of the MLD Silnylon Trail Star: ruclips.net/video/g-95q1l2Ml8/видео.html. Something you may want to look at. Enjoy your videos!
Message from Pronunciation Police:
Azure is not pronounced ‘azoor’; rather, it’s ‘a’ as in “hat” and ‘zure’ is as in “sure,” but with a ‘z.’
Azh-er
If you don’t believe us, look it up. Failure to pronounce it correctly in the future will result in ruthless nagging and possible fines. We are watching (and listening to) you.
Thank you very much. As you were.
Tarp tent by Henry Shires, or are you sponsored by z packs?
Nitecore headlamp is too light not to bring. Just pack it. Better to have it and not need than need it and not have it.
It is amazingly light. Not one of the 7 guys I was with used their headlamp. It was amazing to me that Scotland only had about 5 hours that was truly dark during the time we were there
As a member of a Search & Rescue crew here in the Adirondacks, we are trying to educate people to always have a headlamp. It's not just about getting up at night to take a leak or purposefully night hiking. A lot of people mis-judge how long a day hike here will take and caught in darkness. 30-40% of calls for assistance from day hikers is because "it got dark and we can't see". Even if you think you'll be back in your car by 3pm we're asking everyone to always have a headlamp. Just food for thought.
@@adkeric scotland is so far north that during summer theres no need for headlamp as it gets dark at around 10pm