Your mixup on the pack is hilarious. You are absolutely correct. The scout model is kid sizing. I have tons of people with our program using either the Teton explorer 4000 or scout 3400. Both work just fine for the money! We actually have some in our loan program as well! Great video.
I am soooo going to share this video repeatedly with my Cub Scouts pack. Thank you for all you do, and all the personal risks that you incur to inform and educate the rest of us. Also, thanks for being objective (20 degree) vs. subjective (cold).
Please do. With my troop, we have a standing policy recommending adults to please ask us leaders about gear they're thinking of buying. Mostly because of the problems outlined in this video, but also because a lot of them are fooled by marketing terms or don't know what their kid(s) will actually need. We did a joint cold weather campout without another troop whose parents bought sleeping bags based on them being marketed as "cold weather" and being inexpensive. Those kids were miserable in their 40 degree survival rated bags when it hit 20 degrees. We got them above the safety hump, but geeze.
Also, looking at the Scout line from Teton at Teton's site, it isn't advertised specifically as a kid's/teen pack. It's absolutely sold for adults and shows pics with adults, but is for people with shorter torso lengths. So absolutely clear as mud!
Thanks for this video. Glad you caught the Scout sizing on the pack. I'm part of a boy scout troop and this is the first pack we recommend for new scouts, along with the Cosmic Down 20. Great for a first pack and short trips. Perfect for summer camps. When they're big enough for backpacking, we move them up to better packs like the Crown 60. Keep up the good work!
Teton and Kelty are great as long as you don't mind weight! Teton even has some passable sleeping pads and things for pretty cheap, though those R values aren't any better. Especially for a few miles, setting up camp for a night or two, etc, it's not a bad way to trial things. But you made a great point about upgrading a bit to Kelty. For a very moderate cost, a lot of their stuff is surprisingly good. But when you can get a reasonably good 2 person tent from Kelty for $125 that weighs just over 4 lbs, it's not a bad way to trial backpacking. And I appreciate your content on budget and simple gear setups. When I finally do an overnight backpacking trip with my kid, I have good info on where to sacrifice weight for cost and the like thanks to you and some other info out there on these things.
Teton's customer service is some of the best too, for only having a handful of people from what Ive read about them. But ive had handfuls of questions and and issue on one of their products - mainly just a marketing issue with dimensions on the box being incorrect. And theyve been great. While I cant use some of their products due to my size being too big for them, i highly recommend them.
@@micahpowers2614 always a bonus. Good support these days is definitely a selling point. I was just talking to a friend about Eureka closing up shop and I kinda hope one of these companies buys it and uses it to expand.
In France there is an amazing sports brand called Decathlon, known for making innovative, quality and affordable stuff. They have these 30-40$ tents that are so easy to pitch and super comfy. Just quite heavy. Would love to see you try them out someday !
We’ve got decathlon here in uk. I LOVE them. All good quality and good value kit, built and tested by people who actually know what they’re doing instead of just selling any old rubbish with a designer name on them. I’ve got panniers, Microfibre towels, tents, cooking equipment, clothing, boots, half a dozen bags, toiletry bags, hats etc etc Fantastic shops.
Steven, you are WAY braver than most backpackers to test out cheap gear without knowing if you're going to survive or not! Thanks for the great info and the laughs! Always informative AND entertaining! Regarding the Teton Sports sleeping bag, my husband and I use the Zero degree upgraded bag from Teton Sports. It's too bulky and heavy to backpack with but makes a great car camping bag. We both love the soft, warm interior lining which keeps you from feeling too cold when you get into the bag. Anyone serious about backpacking should probably try inexpensive gear to start with or rent better equipment before shelling out thousands of dollars on quality equipment, IMO. Again, thanks for sharing your take on Amazon best rated backpacking gear load out! 😁😉🤣
What you didn’t know is I took most of this straight out of the box right before leaving for this trip. It’s one of the reasons I didn’t catch the small size of the pack.
I have one of those night cat tents and i went on a week long camp/hike through the porcupine mountains with it during which experience hurricane force winds and a CRAZY ass storm right on the coast of Lake Superior and the tent held up AMAZING. I was genuinely surprised and very thankful. I still use the tent to this day.
I have and use the Scout pack. The torso length is adjustable. I think the longest setting is 19. Bad for a tall guy but perfect for my 5 ft 8. For 79$ US I have no complaints and it's actually 1 gram lighter than the equivalent Osprey pack.
I have been using teton scout 3400 backpack since 2013 . 2024 and still in great shape . I am 5’11” 240lbs and it fits me great . I could not even count the miles I have hiked with this backpack . I also have the Teton explorer, but always grab the scout . Lifetime warrantee too .
I got the Teton hiker and it's very comfortable and I'm 6-2. If you have a decent pack you can carry a few extra pounds fairly easy. I have a 4.5 lb, 2 person tent. I got a down sleeping bag from China on sale for 40 dollars. Warm enough for 3 seasons. The vast majority of us are weekend warriors and this stuff is all you need. I like alcohol stoves because it's so zen.
I ❤ the idea of budget gear, but I’ve found that I don’t like the performance in general. It usually wears out faster and needs replacing and it’s often not sturdy and breaks when it’s most inconvenient. My parents taught me to save for quality equipment and then take care of it. That said, I do purchase quality used equipment to save money.
I started with a Teton sports explorer & it's a good pack for the money. My biggest complaint is that it weighs over 5 lbs and some of the elastic straps lose elasticity before long. I still have it, I just prefer my REI flash 55. As for the rest I think Steven is dead on.
Perception is everything, I remember saving up for my first LV and some coworkers automatically thought it was fake because I was a young black girl. At that point I really stopped caring what people's opinions were, people will always have their opinions based on how you look. After this I shopped in kislux . If you drive a Bentley and get out of the car with a fake Hermes, no one will question you.
I slept quite well on the static v. I've been using a 7.5 oz torso length thermorest for the last 7 years. I'm going to buy a big Agnes zoom ul and enjoy my sleep in the outdoors and a pillow as well for 2024
I worked for an outfitter who sold Teton… I can’t say anything good about their products. In a pinch? Yeah, it carries gear on your back… However… Basic items you need to take backpacking (footwear, sleep system, shelter, backpack etc) should be properly fitted and most reputable outfitters will offer free advice on products found in their store & outside of it. Also, per other gear (food, socks, pack weight etc). Take advantage of local hiking trails and your own yard. Your feet and back will have no idea if you’re on the PCT or AT, if you’re hiking locally. This gives you a chance to figure out the best packing weight, and how to situate things as you need them. Never had a certain Mountain House meal? Better to find your own bathroom and a good book vs digging a cat hole, howling like a banshee and pondering TP rations for the next couple of days. Try new food at home! Buying unknown online is truly playing Russian Roulette for the inexperienced & experienced backpacker alike. Certain items, you cannot get cheap on - buy once/ cry once.
I'm using the Teton Hiker 3700 and sure, it's a bit on the heavy side and could use a mesh pocket on the outside. Otherwise I can't complain much about it.
I used a Teton Altos 20 degree sleeping bag on a trip in the Rockies. It was cold enough that it snowed, the bag was fine, and I hate being cold. It seems to be well made.
The $45 "Free Knight Trekking 60" (aka "Bseash") pack is an insane deal. Fully featured with a frame, pack rain cover, pockets all over the place, a ton of straps (lid & bottom) and it only weights 2.1lbs for a 60L pack!
hi i really love your channel and i have a video suggestion / something i'd be interested in personally! can you do a "sustainable outfit" video, without microplastics, forever chemicals (pfas/ptfe) etc but that will also keep you as warm and dry as possible? (id guess wool, fur, leather, wax would be some good materials to work with). as outdoorspeople we love nature so much yet we are some of the worst offenders for being covered and coated in toxic stuff that we carry around and let seep into the ground everywhere we set foot. ever since realizing this i can't enjoy my time outdoors with a clean conscience the way i used to.
While it's no excuse for the pot... you can always use a trusted measuring cup and fill the vessel, measure the depth and transcribe that on a waterproof material with waterproof marking (transparent cutting board materials), and have a reliable measuring source for your pots/resevoirs. A "dip stick" essentially that you can customize with multiple colored markerings related to different liquid vessels you are carrying (blue lines for the 32oz nalgene, compared to orange lines for the 3L platypus).
@lisaphares2286 we use this in homebrewing as cheaper pots don't come with volumetric markings, so everyone usually has a personalized volume stick. Seemed like a useful concept here.
sleeping pad i've been putting my sleeping pad in my sleeping bag (non mummy type) with a "woovie" (military poncho liner) covering it for years. i don't go out in temps much below 15F (-9C) though. always slept pretty well that way and sometimes i've had to unzip to not be too warm.
The teton pack is alright. Mine is sloghtly uneven (one srrapaybe a half inch longer than the other?) But it does alright. Holds 50 lbs much better than my REI bag.
the teton bags are actually very nice in how sturdy they are, even if they are "heavy" compared to UL packs. If the rest of your gear isn't too heavy they are pretty GOATed to put stuff in
I have the waterdrop gravity system and I've been using it since mid summer (using it right now as I write this comment) and it works just fine. Even with the charcoal filter it flows just as good as any sawyer product I've used. I've never used it as a squeeze style system so I cannot vouch for that.
Is this the 'cheap' gear episode? Very good, I have since upgraded a couple of things, but I am sticking with my $60 pack. It still going (although I've made two med repairs). Thanks for the content.
I use water drop and mine has no issues and actually had it tested for its purifying….. it is an excellent water filter/purifier….used not it so much I had to buy a second one and that was just as great as the first…..you must have had gotten the 1 out of a thousand that had issues
Thank you for the great content as always. I would love to see a "Backpacking with the highest rated / most loved gear on the pct survey" video. Thanks!
My wife uses the scout. The Explorer is definitely bigger but compared to other mainstream packs of same liter rating it is smaller in my opinion. She is 5' 4" and the Scout seems big for her as she isn't good with the weight it can carry so load lite and it is nice. But for me at 5' 9" it is a bit small and feels uncomfortably restricting moving. But overall fairly decent as he said for kids and very short folks. .
I own a bunch of Teton sports stuff. Its basically what you'd expect from walmart if it specialized in camping supplies. I have the explorer 75 and the scout 55 both are great for the price.
I owned the Teton Explorer 4000 and it also runs very small. Not a good fit for me. I run a medium to large when measured at REI. Maxed out those packs probably are S-M. Gave it to a Scout. She loves it. Bought a Gregory Katmai.
It's actually weird how the water drop filter wasn't working for you, I have the exact same system and it works pretty well! Not the fastest filter but typically does a liter of water in less than 5 mins
Those little bamboo spatulas that came with the cook set I have been using for decades, they even make great disposable poop trowels in an emergency. (don't use them for cooking after having used them for this.)
So like 7 years ago I got the Teton scout 3400 and I just now found out it’s a child’s bag. Luckily, I’m built like a child, so I guess that’s why I had no issues when I used it hahaha. I have upgraded since then though lol.
Isn't the vent at the top of the tent exactly for condensation? Any hot humid air should go up and out through the mesh and collect on the "tiny rainfly" which should drip on the outside of the tent. It's doing exactly what it's designed to do 🤷
It’s made by Dorfman Pacific Company but I can’t ever remember the name. I talk about in this video: ruclips.net/video/7EWgALIFv0g/видео.htmlsi=Iw4mhGFUWXTTF6VZ
Completely off topic (my apologies) and I’ve asked this before but couldn’t find the exact hat, but where did you get your beige wide brim hat? And do you just fold it flat to achieve that point in the front?
Steven I cant believe you even teased adding a switchback to that abomination of a pad. That was the first pad I ever bought and was so bad I never used it. It still sits in my closet.
I mean it’s not the best. But it’s $40 bucks. That’s almost 5x cheaper than the next best pad. I have a lot of nice gear but try to keep in mind not everyone has that luxury. $40 buck trumps comfort for some people
Possibly you got a defective water filter. Ive had the Water Drop filter thingy for several years now and its always flowed water through the filter just fine.
So, sounds like you need a follow-up video on some of the Teton gear? Seems a bit unfair not to complain about the first tent due to the price, but then not give the same lee-way to Teton. Like other commenters, Teton has been a great value for the price, and spending a few more minutes on selecting gear - the leef 0 degree listing is combined with the leef 20 degree listing.
Hi, I love you your work. My question doesn’t have much to do with the video and I apologize if you’ve addressed this in another video. I really like your hat. It seems that most hats of that style have a floppy brim. Yours has some stiffness to it. Please tell me about it! I don’t hike much but I do humanitarian work all over the world and that hat looks perfect for Honduras, Cambodia, and Indonesia (which are the 3 countries im working in this year). Thanks again for your work!
@@MyLifeOutdoorsyou probably could have gotten a little more torso length out of the pack simply by moving it past the " recommended" position. For reference I have a pack with the same type of attachment system.
I love the idea of budget stuff, especially for folks who want to dip their toes into backpacking without dropping a ton of cash. If they’re anything like me, they’ll end up getting hooked.
It sounds like the amazon gear u present are good for the "cheapest option," but are not something to "get" if you are out of the southern "sunbelt," and about to go into an unemployment "sabbatical," or are spending any of your "family inheritence." About the fleece, i was warned that "recycled materials" in that sector, is often the most ecologically unfriendly because the recycled material is more subject to contributing to pollution in transportation (oceanic microplastics). ...so, the fact that it does not do/have that might be the reason for supercession in preference. Also, certain synthetic materials do degrade and can make the garment wearer feel itchy in time, and actually attract bugs with ingrained b.o. vinegar based softeners will help take out the human-proteins.
6:30 WHAT THE HELL was that thing running across behind him? It looked about 12" tall and running on 2 legs. Starting around half way up on the right side. ROFL, it was a branch with about 4 leaves hahaha, I had to watch it a few times to catch it lol
You get what you pay for. Research and buy the best you can afford. We can only afford to buy x,y,z once so don’t buy a dirt cheap one only to have to replace it again and again.
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Your mixup on the pack is hilarious. You are absolutely correct. The scout model is kid sizing. I have tons of people with our program using either the Teton explorer 4000 or scout 3400. Both work just fine for the money! We actually have some in our loan program as well! Great video.
I am soooo going to share this video repeatedly with my Cub Scouts pack. Thank you for all you do, and all the personal risks that you incur to inform and educate the rest of us.
Also, thanks for being objective (20 degree) vs. subjective (cold).
Please do. With my troop, we have a standing policy recommending adults to please ask us leaders about gear they're thinking of buying. Mostly because of the problems outlined in this video, but also because a lot of them are fooled by marketing terms or don't know what their kid(s) will actually need. We did a joint cold weather campout without another troop whose parents bought sleeping bags based on them being marketed as "cold weather" and being inexpensive. Those kids were miserable in their 40 degree survival rated bags when it hit 20 degrees. We got them above the safety hump, but geeze.
Also, looking at the Scout line from Teton at Teton's site, it isn't advertised specifically as a kid's/teen pack. It's absolutely sold for adults and shows pics with adults, but is for people with shorter torso lengths. So absolutely clear as mud!
Bro! 😂 I am dying over the pack mix up! Totally could see myself doing the same thing. Love your candour. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for this video. Glad you caught the Scout sizing on the pack. I'm part of a boy scout troop and this is the first pack we recommend for new scouts, along with the Cosmic Down 20. Great for a first pack and short trips. Perfect for summer camps. When they're big enough for backpacking, we move them up to better packs like the Crown 60. Keep up the good work!
Teton and Kelty are great as long as you don't mind weight! Teton even has some passable sleeping pads and things for pretty cheap, though those R values aren't any better. Especially for a few miles, setting up camp for a night or two, etc, it's not a bad way to trial things. But you made a great point about upgrading a bit to Kelty. For a very moderate cost, a lot of their stuff is surprisingly good. But when you can get a reasonably good 2 person tent from Kelty for $125 that weighs just over 4 lbs, it's not a bad way to trial backpacking. And I appreciate your content on budget and simple gear setups. When I finally do an overnight backpacking trip with my kid, I have good info on where to sacrifice weight for cost and the like thanks to you and some other info out there on these things.
Teton's customer service is some of the best too, for only having a handful of people from what Ive read about them. But ive had handfuls of questions and and issue on one of their products - mainly just a marketing issue with dimensions on the box being incorrect. And theyve been great. While I cant use some of their products due to my size being too big for them, i highly recommend them.
@@micahpowers2614 always a bonus. Good support these days is definitely a selling point. I was just talking to a friend about Eureka closing up shop and I kinda hope one of these companies buys it and uses it to expand.
I've been really surprised & impressed with Teton's quality vs cost ratio and service quality.
In France there is an amazing sports brand called Decathlon, known for making innovative, quality and affordable stuff. They have these 30-40$ tents that are so easy to pitch and super comfy. Just quite heavy. Would love to see you try them out someday !
We’ve got decathlon here in uk. I LOVE them. All good quality and good value kit, built and tested by people who actually know what they’re doing instead of just selling any old rubbish with a designer name on them.
I’ve got panniers, Microfibre towels, tents, cooking equipment, clothing, boots, half a dozen bags, toiletry bags, hats etc etc
Fantastic shops.
I live in Czech Republic an Decathlon is my go to when I am checking out new gear to see the prices, weight, and other parameters.
I have heard how good their stuff is but I don't have any so I can't say but anyway if you live in Alaska or Hawaii Decathlon doesn't ship there
Steven, you are WAY braver than most backpackers to test out cheap gear without knowing if you're going to survive or not! Thanks for the great info and the laughs! Always informative AND entertaining! Regarding the Teton Sports sleeping bag, my husband and I use the Zero degree upgraded bag from Teton Sports. It's too bulky and heavy to backpack with but makes a great car camping bag. We both love the soft, warm interior lining which keeps you from feeling too cold when you get into the bag. Anyone serious about backpacking should probably try inexpensive gear to start with or rent better equipment before shelling out thousands of dollars on quality equipment, IMO. Again, thanks for sharing your take on Amazon best rated backpacking gear load out! 😁😉🤣
What you didn’t know is I took most of this straight out of the box right before leaving for this trip. It’s one of the reasons I didn’t catch the small size of the pack.
@@MyLifeOutdoors WOW! You really are brave! How did you manage to fit everything into that pack anyway? 😮
I have one of those night cat tents and i went on a week long camp/hike through the porcupine mountains with it during which experience hurricane force winds and a CRAZY ass storm right on the coast of Lake Superior and the tent held up AMAZING. I was genuinely surprised and very thankful. I still use the tent to this day.
I have and use the Scout pack. The torso length is adjustable. I think the longest setting is 19. Bad for a tall guy but perfect for my 5 ft 8. For 79$ US I have no complaints and it's actually 1 gram lighter than the equivalent Osprey pack.
I have been using teton scout 3400 backpack since 2013 . 2024 and still in great shape . I am 5’11” 240lbs and it fits me great .
I could not even count the miles I have hiked with this backpack .
I also have the Teton explorer, but always grab the scout . Lifetime warrantee too .
I got the Teton hiker and it's very comfortable and I'm 6-2. If you have a decent pack you can carry a few extra pounds fairly easy. I have a 4.5 lb, 2 person tent. I got a down sleeping bag from China on sale for 40 dollars. Warm enough for 3 seasons. The vast majority of us are weekend warriors and this stuff is all you need. I like alcohol stoves because it's so zen.
I ❤ the idea of budget gear, but I’ve found that I don’t like the performance in general. It usually wears out faster and needs replacing and it’s often not sturdy and breaks when it’s most inconvenient. My parents taught me to save for quality equipment and then take care of it. That said, I do purchase quality used equipment to save money.
I have a couple of friends that use the Teton Explorer, and they serve them well.
I started with a Teton sports explorer & it's a good pack for the money. My biggest complaint is that it weighs over 5 lbs and some of the elastic straps lose elasticity before long. I still have it, I just prefer my REI flash 55. As for the rest I think Steven is dead on.
I’ve had that tent for years now, it has a bit of a condensation problem, but honestly I’d recommend it.
Thanks for another great kit review Steven. Definitely the best reviewer on YT
Perception is everything, I remember saving up for my first LV and some coworkers automatically thought it was fake because I was a young black girl. At that point I really stopped caring what people's opinions were, people will always have their opinions based on how you look. After this I shopped in kislux . If you drive a Bentley and get out of the car with a fake Hermes, no one will question you.
I slept quite well on the static v. I've been using a 7.5 oz torso length thermorest for the last 7 years. I'm going to buy a big Agnes zoom ul and enjoy my sleep in the outdoors and a pillow as well for 2024
I worked for an outfitter who sold Teton… I can’t say anything good about their products. In a pinch? Yeah, it carries gear on your back… However… Basic items you need to take backpacking (footwear, sleep system, shelter, backpack etc) should be properly fitted and most reputable outfitters will offer free advice on products found in their store & outside of it. Also, per other gear (food, socks, pack weight etc). Take advantage of local hiking trails and your own yard. Your feet and back will have no idea if you’re on the PCT or AT, if you’re hiking locally. This gives you a chance to figure out the best packing weight, and how to situate things as you need them. Never had a certain Mountain House meal? Better to find your own bathroom and a good book vs digging a cat hole, howling like a banshee and pondering TP rations for the next couple of days. Try new food at home! Buying unknown online is truly playing Russian Roulette for the inexperienced & experienced backpacker alike. Certain items, you cannot get cheap on - buy once/ cry once.
I'm using the Teton Hiker 3700 and sure, it's a bit on the heavy side and could use a mesh pocket on the outside. Otherwise I can't complain much about it.
I used a Teton Altos 20 degree sleeping bag on a trip in the Rockies. It was cold enough that it snowed, the bag was fine, and I hate being cold. It seems to be well made.
I think the tent is perfect the weekend campers. I am sure we can all find some faulty season from $40 - $300+ tents or anything else.
The water filter you used in this video works absolutely perfectly for me idk what it wasn’t working for you
The $45 "Free Knight Trekking 60" (aka "Bseash") pack is an insane deal.
Fully featured with a frame, pack rain cover, pockets all over the place, a ton of straps (lid & bottom) and it only weights 2.1lbs for a 60L pack!
Steven, you got the most important part of the fleece correct-TALL sizes!
hi i really love your channel and i have a video suggestion / something i'd be interested in personally! can you do a "sustainable outfit" video, without microplastics, forever chemicals (pfas/ptfe) etc but that will also keep you as warm and dry as possible? (id guess wool, fur, leather, wax would be some good materials to work with). as outdoorspeople we love nature so much yet we are some of the worst offenders for being covered and coated in toxic stuff that we carry around and let seep into the ground everywhere we set foot. ever since realizing this i can't enjoy my time outdoors with a clean conscience the way i used to.
While it's no excuse for the pot... you can always use a trusted measuring cup and fill the vessel, measure the depth and transcribe that on a waterproof material with waterproof marking (transparent cutting board materials), and have a reliable measuring source for your pots/resevoirs. A "dip stick" essentially that you can customize with multiple colored markerings related to different liquid vessels you are carrying (blue lines for the 32oz nalgene, compared to orange lines for the 3L platypus).
Never saw anyone put that out there. This is brilliant. Thanks for sharing.
@lisaphares2286 we use this in homebrewing as cheaper pots don't come with volumetric markings, so everyone usually has a personalized volume stick. Seemed like a useful concept here.
sleeping pad
i've been putting my sleeping pad in my sleeping bag (non mummy type) with a "woovie" (military poncho liner) covering it for years. i don't go out in temps much below 15F (-9C) though. always slept pretty well that way and sometimes i've had to unzip to not be too warm.
I just took the Teton 0degree bag on a backpacking trip and used the Sea to Summit Reactor Extreme liner and was sweating warm.
Don't assume the reviews are genuine... Could be generated by bot/review farm.
Honestly don't know why people still buy anything other than absolute basics from Amazon.
100% amazon has been removing 0 stars @luisrossman made a video about how there’s a lot of fake reviews fake items etc it’s crazy
If the reviews have photos it’s probably a fake review
I always start with the 1 star reviews first, then move on to 2 then 3. They are always genuine
The teton pack is alright. Mine is sloghtly uneven (one srrapaybe a half inch longer than the other?) But it does alright. Holds 50 lbs much better than my REI bag.
the teton bags are actually very nice in how sturdy they are, even if they are "heavy" compared to UL packs. If the rest of your gear isn't too heavy they are pretty GOATed to put stuff in
Oh hey. I use that Kelty bag.
Static V came out with an insulated version r-4.4 rating. It's about $70 weights 1.5 lbs.
I have the waterdrop gravity system and I've been using it since mid summer (using it right now as I write this comment) and it works just fine. Even with the charcoal filter it flows just as good as any sawyer product I've used. I've never used it as a squeeze style system so I cannot vouch for that.
Is this the 'cheap' gear episode? Very good, I have since upgraded a couple of things, but I am sticking with my $60 pack. It still going (although I've made two med repairs). Thanks for the content.
Love your videos!!! Gave me the biggest laugh that you purchased the kids pack!!!😂😅😂😊❤
Cool review. I did a 42 km hike this year and picked a poor back pack for the hike. It left me with a hotspot on my right shoulder over the clavicle.
I use water drop and mine has no issues and actually had it tested for its purifying….. it is an excellent water filter/purifier….used not it so much I had to buy a second one and that was just as great as the first…..you must have had gotten the 1 out of a thousand that had issues
I have the waterdrop filter and mine flows just right even only using gravity I tested it before going out and it worked perfect on the hike too.
We bought that cooking set and the burner is going strong 7 years later. The pot and the burner is all we have left now 😂
Thank you for the great content as always. I would love to see a "Backpacking with the highest rated / most loved gear on the pct survey" video. Thanks!
That’s a good idea
My wife uses the scout. The Explorer is definitely bigger but compared to other mainstream packs of same liter rating it is smaller in my opinion. She is 5' 4" and the Scout seems big for her as she isn't good with the weight it can carry so load lite and it is nice. But for me at 5' 9" it is a bit small and feels uncomfortably restricting moving. But overall fairly decent as he said for kids and very short folks. .
I own a bunch of Teton sports stuff. Its basically what you'd expect from walmart if it specialized in camping supplies. I have the explorer 75 and the scout 55 both are great for the price.
This man is so good at what he does
I owned the Teton Explorer 4000 and it also runs very small. Not a good fit for me. I run a medium to large when measured at REI. Maxed out those packs probably are S-M.
Gave it to a Scout. She loves it. Bought a Gregory Katmai.
It's actually weird how the water drop filter wasn't working for you, I have the exact same system and it works pretty well! Not the fastest filter but typically does a liter of water in less than 5 mins
Bwahahaha! I love the story with the backpack! That is 100% something that I would do! Thanks for the video; it was great!
Found an incredible tent and sleep system and use it to this day. ❤
Those little bamboo spatulas that came with the cook set I have been using for decades, they even make great disposable poop trowels in an emergency. (don't use them for cooking after having used them for this.)
Very interesting, I really enjoy your fresh outlooks 👍
So like 7 years ago I got the Teton scout 3400 and I just now found out it’s a child’s bag. Luckily, I’m built like a child, so I guess that’s why I had no issues when I used it hahaha. I have upgraded since then though lol.
Nice vid! Love the fast easy reviews!
Thanks for including metric measurements 👍
Isn't the vent at the top of the tent exactly for condensation? Any hot humid air should go up and out through the mesh and collect on the "tiny rainfly" which should drip on the outside of the tent. It's doing exactly what it's designed to do 🤷
I've got the teton explorer pack and love it. It's kinda heavy but good quality and seems to be very durable.
seriously where did you get that hat?!?! I've been eyeing that for months now on your videos. Love it
It’s made by Dorfman Pacific Company but I can’t ever remember the name. I talk about in this video: ruclips.net/video/7EWgALIFv0g/видео.htmlsi=Iw4mhGFUWXTTF6VZ
Maybe it is 20 degree Celsius sleeping bag! Your channel is awesome.
I love my Teton Explorer 4000. I dont mind the extra weight, just get stronger tbh
Thank you for your honest review.
Completely off topic (my apologies) and I’ve asked this before but couldn’t find the exact hat, but where did you get your beige wide brim hat? And do you just fold it flat to achieve that point in the front?
I'll disagree with you on the Static V being the "best bang for your buck sleeping pad." The Z-Lite SOL is $50 with a lower weight and higher R-value.
Agreed but less comfortable.
Cool video, Thank you.
I have the water drop and it definitely works better than that. Fills my smart water bottle in like 1 minute
Steven I cant believe you even teased adding a switchback to that abomination of a pad. That was the first pad I ever bought and was so bad I never used it. It still sits in my closet.
I mean it’s not the best. But it’s $40 bucks. That’s almost 5x cheaper than the next best pad. I have a lot of nice gear but try to keep in mind not everyone has that luxury. $40 buck trumps comfort for some people
@@MyLifeOutdoors Good point. I did buy the pad and the same cook set from this video when my financial situation was very different. 👍
Possibly you got a defective water filter. Ive had the Water Drop filter thingy for several years now and its always flowed water through the filter just fine.
Very possible. It’s just one out of thousands I’m sure.
So, sounds like you need a follow-up video on some of the Teton gear? Seems a bit unfair not to complain about the first tent due to the price, but then not give the same lee-way to Teton. Like other commenters, Teton has been a great value for the price, and spending a few more minutes on selecting gear - the leef 0 degree listing is combined with the leef 20 degree listing.
Hay there's my backpack, I got the 80l the thing looks huge.
Hi, I love you your work. My question doesn’t have much to do with the video and I apologize if you’ve addressed this in another video. I really like your hat. It seems that most hats of that style have a floppy brim. Yours has some stiffness to it. Please tell me about it! I don’t hike much but I do humanitarian work all over the world and that hat looks perfect for Honduras, Cambodia, and Indonesia (which are the 3 countries im working in this year).
Thanks again for your work!
It’s made by Dorfman Pacific Company. I think it’s the Twill and Mesh Safari Hat. I folded the brim so it will fit in my pack FYI
@@MyLifeOutdoors thanks! I just ordered from Amazon. I’m going to fold it too. I’ll let you know what think after I use it!
What are your thoughts on transition lenses for your glasses wouldn’t they be good for backpacking?
I’m sure they are great. I just don’t have any
so which backpack will you get instead?
Could you do a review of some Aarn gear?
Remember the majority of Amazon reviews are upon delivery. Next largest bracket of reviews are after a single use, or just a test use.
As far as testing the tent for water put a sprinkler over it.
I am surprised, I have 2 water drop filters and they filter way faster than any sawyer squeeze that I have owned.
Maybe mine is defective
Look at that little backpack!
Felt cute too
@@MyLifeOutdoorsyou probably could have gotten a little more torso length out of the pack simply by moving it past the " recommended" position.
For reference I have a pack with the same type of attachment system.
Are yoga mats a good idea? I’m thinking of using one
It won't be ideal, especially if it's cold, but it'll work.
@@Im_With_Stupid thanks
Buying stuff sight unseen is always a gamble, when you buy something online sight unseen, it’s an even bigger gamble.
Do you plan to make videos about hiking and camping and not mainly focus on the gear itself, as the majority of the videos?
I have never seen a single layer tent, that's cheap, with a mesh moisture escape at the bottom. Js. I didn't even know that was a thing.
I love the idea of budget stuff, especially for folks who want to dip their toes into backpacking without dropping a ton of cash. If they’re anything like me, they’ll end up getting hooked.
I have a feeling that the 20° on that sleeping bag was referring to Celcius
That would be better but unfortunately they have a big F listed after the temp on their website
Can you do Pfas free gear setup ?
Let me look into it.
It sounds like the amazon gear u present are good for the "cheapest option," but are not something to "get" if you are out of the southern "sunbelt," and about to go into an unemployment "sabbatical," or are spending any of your "family inheritence."
About the fleece, i was warned that "recycled materials" in that sector, is often the most ecologically unfriendly because the recycled material is more subject to contributing to pollution in transportation (oceanic microplastics). ...so, the fact that it does not do/have that might be the reason for supercession in preference. Also, certain synthetic materials do degrade and can make the garment wearer feel itchy in time, and actually attract bugs with ingrained b.o. vinegar based softeners will help take out the human-proteins.
When i got back into backpacking 5 years ago… i got burnt on several budget items.
what brand is the hat?
I go winter camping…in the past I used high R value to lower R value rated pads….there isn’t much of a difference
You probably need to use it a bunch to see how well it really works
Love your hat, what hat is that?
...cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…
What about your shoes?
I bought the Klymit Static V and absolutely hated everything about it
6:30 WHAT THE HELL was that thing running across behind him? It looked about 12" tall and running on 2 legs. Starting around half way up on the right side.
ROFL, it was a branch with about 4 leaves hahaha, I had to watch it a few times to catch it lol
Sheesh the R value on that is worse than I anticipated. I guessed it'd be around 2 but to think it's only 1.4 when they claimed it was 4.0
You can't trust the ratings most are fake or bought. I like budget gear but it has to work and be dependable. You had to do your research.
You get what you pay for. Research and buy the best you can afford. We can only afford to buy x,y,z once so don’t buy a dirt cheap one only to have to replace it again and again.
Remember the days when online review ratings actually meant something?
Should we question the ratings in Amazon are real?