These are the items I carry with me for local winter day hikes in WNY and winter 46ers in the Adirondack Mountains. They have proven to work well. What's on your list that I missed?
Ya I was looking at the mountain hardwear phantom -40. But decided to go with the western mountaineering -25. Don't really think the WM bag is all that special. It took on a lot of moisture. After 3 nights it lost a lot of loft. Dang I am planning on going back the following week. I have an asbestos course I have to take for work this week. I may do some ice fishing and hot tent in the st regis area though. I drag my stuff out to one of them little islands.
@@gearjunkie3412 no problem, Hamburg, NY. I have 4 peaks left for my winter 46er, Street, Nye, Allen and Gothics. My friend and are are finishing on Gothic in Feb.
@@OutsideChronicles I just did Lower wolf jaw, upper wolf jaw, Armstrong, gothics, Saddleback and Basin. Got some frostbite on my finger. It's been about 2 weeks. And it's still purple with no feeling at the tip. It got pretty cold. Like I said about negative 10 at night. I've done overnight in the adirondacks in -40. Just switched from a hammock setup back to a tent. I'm ridiculous with gear. Every time I go I'm on Amazon spending money on the ride home. I actually just bought a pair of baffin borealis boots. I really can't recommend them enough. You can take the linings out if needed at night. But to be honest I didn't have to. It's unbelievable how warm they are and how much they breathe. I must be getting soft in my old age. I used to go up there with some real caveman gear and be just fine. Lol
Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this most informative video. All the best to you. Stay safe out there. 🤗 👋
Greetings from Saranac Lake. First time viewer. Great list. Looks like you're prepared for anything. Maybe too much. I bring a pair of down booties frostbitten feet is the most common injury. I've thawed out others feet several times saving the trip and toes.
I just got the Terramar Thermasilk gloves you mentioned in the mail today and can already tell how amazing these will be for my Raynaud’s!!! Thank you for the suggestion!
@@BackcountryPaddler I started there, it will snowball. Your content is awesome, you have a great niche too. Have you ever seen this guy's stuff? ruclips.net/user/PereExtreme His content is great and mostly paddling.
Hey, I bought the Gash Hao winter pants you were talking about getting in an older video. I used them for the first time this weekend, and they're pretty solid.
Great gear list. Everything is weight efficient, functional and affordable. Perfect. PS. My son always asks me why I plan the worst. Live long enough and you see enough. So my only thing to add is a gaurd to the ice ax spear end. LOL. Fall the wrong way and it could ruin your otherwise perfect day. I’m just a mom. 😆🤪
I'd suggest you look into a USB rechargeable hand warmer. Not only will it warm your hands, but you can also recharge your phone/other USB items, and mine has a flashlight as well.
Good suggestion, I like the idea. Have you had any experience is extreme cold? I use the Zippo because batteries in sub-zero temps are not as efficient. We were super surprised that at -30F the hand warmers took like 40 minutes to get luke warm.
BTW, was thinking of hitting Esther and Whiteface. How tough is it in the winter? Trying to avoid a long approach and these two are among my six 46ers I need. Was going to save for last but I don't have any others on my list that are close.
@@RDJim Whiteface and Esther are not bad unless you hit weather. We were in a snow storm last year, check out the video, it was epic! The first part up from the ASRC is not steep, but kind of a relentless climb up an old ski lift to Marble Mtn. After that is really is not bad at all. Totally doable in winter and one of the less intense 46ers for sure. Good luck and stay safe!
Your comment on Whiteface and Esther went away, but saw it in e-mail, so I will respond here. Of those that you have left, I would suggested either Colvin or Skylight.
I have had my best luck on Facebook Marketplace. I do not know of anywhere locally that sells used hiking gear. There is also this site that people have had good success with: www.geartrade.com/
Great set up. You take many items for survival as if you became stranded or had to spend the overnight. Looks good. However, with that being said and if that ever was the situation, I see zero additional insulation.? Even a 40*, 30* comforter could be life saving. I know you have fire capabilities but there is hardly enough of an adequate supply for life saving purposes in the mountains of the High Peaks area. Down off the mountains, sure, but even then you’d have to get lucky.
Yes, anytime I hike the High Peaks I assume I will need to spend one night. My insulation is the bivvy sack and tarp. My friend has experience spending a night in winter on a mountain in that kind of bivvy. It was not the most comfortable nights, but he survived. I think I am going to find a cold night in my backyard and test it out! That being said, I have carried a lightweight sleeping bag on some of the frigid hikes. I recall when we did Mt Marshall at -30 F, we all had sleeping bags and my friend packed a tent. So I guess it depends on the situation Thanks for the thoughtful comment.
Outside Chronicles Ah, sounds good. I didn’t realize that specific bivy you mentioned might be that worthy! I like, and agree that you mentioned, “ It depends on the situation.” I most certainly agree that it does indeed! Knowledge (knowing the expected conditions) is key. You mentioned a -30* degree experience on one of your hikes- if that ever turned into an overnight coupled with wind or even a drenched in a water crossing situation, that would be dicey!! I’d definitely have me my 10* or 30* comforter and pad, as well as your additional items you mentioned. Happy New Year, and have fun!
@@markcummings6856 We learned a lot of lessons on that hike. The consequences are higher in winter, and several little things could have went wrong. Our mentality with risk and safety changed after that hike. My friend wrote a good story and did a video of it: outsidechronicles.com/colder-than-everest-mt-marshall-winter-summit-adirondacks-ny I have been considering one of these Bothy Bags for winter 46ers: amzn.to/3nbi7Bu I heard about it on a Zoom meeting with one of the ADK Winter Mountaineer folks.
An Adirondack 46 is one of 46 high peaks in the Adirondack Mountains over 4,000ft. You become an ADK 46er when you climb them all. I finished my 46er in Feb 2020. I am halfway to my winter 46er!
Hey I'm from Angola NY. Hit me up if your looking for someone to hit adirondacks with. Just got back from a 3 niter. Temps around negative 10 at night. Got a new western mountaineering bag for Christmas. And had to test it out. Lol
Nice, I have spent a chilly couple of nights up there. I have a -30 Mountain Hardwear that is toasty warm. I am actually heading up there Sunday to Tuesday. The plan was to climb Allen Monday and Street/Nye on Tuesday, but the weather does not look great. Might need to switch it around or can Monday all together.
@@arcana1973 I am sure the challenge to be a 46er has contributed some to over use, but the ADK 46er organization does a great deal to preserve the wilderness. Overuse would happen if there was 46ers or not in a beautiful place like the Adirondacks. NYS is behind in many areas of infrastructure in the Adirondacks. I am hoping this resurgence of people wanting to get outside spurs government land managers to get more money. More people on the trails means more voters to pressure governments for resources. Along with that will come eduction dollars for things like the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace. Other states have solved or mitigated the problems. I am hopeful things will get better, but it will take time. Look at all the great work trail stewards have done to protect alpine vegetation. Even with overuse, it is thriving. I see picture from the 1980's to today and the recovery is remarkable. It is amazing what passionate people can do.
These are the items I carry with me for local winter day hikes in WNY and winter 46ers in the Adirondack Mountains. They have proven to work well. What's on your list that I missed?
Ya I was looking at the mountain hardwear phantom -40. But decided to go with the western mountaineering -25. Don't really think the WM bag is all that special. It took on a lot of moisture. After 3 nights it lost a lot of loft. Dang I am planning on going back the following week. I have an asbestos course I have to take for work this week. I may do some ice fishing and hot tent in the st regis area though. I drag my stuff out to one of them little islands.
If you don't mind me asking. What town do you live in. I see you mention western New York.
I'm really wanting at do a mt washington assent in NH. Have you ever done that?
@@gearjunkie3412 no problem, Hamburg, NY. I have 4 peaks left for my winter 46er, Street, Nye, Allen and Gothics. My friend and are are finishing on Gothic in Feb.
@@OutsideChronicles I just did
Lower wolf jaw, upper wolf jaw, Armstrong, gothics, Saddleback and Basin. Got some frostbite on my finger. It's been about 2 weeks. And it's still purple with no feeling at the tip. It got pretty cold. Like I said about negative 10 at night. I've done overnight in the adirondacks in -40. Just switched from a hammock setup back to a tent. I'm ridiculous with gear. Every time I go I'm on Amazon spending money on the ride home. I actually just bought a pair of baffin borealis boots. I really can't recommend them enough. You can take the linings out if needed at night. But to be honest I didn't have to. It's unbelievable how warm they are and how much they breathe. I must be getting soft in my old age. I used to go up there with some real caveman gear and be just fine. Lol
Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this most informative video. All the best to you. Stay safe out there.
🤗 👋
My pleasure, glad it was useful. See you outside!
Thanks for sharing this!
Hope it helps. You do not have to go with my exact gear, but you should have a similar list for safety.
Good adventure tips as always. Love the elm lake thumbnail backdrop and the wool socks condoms for the nalgene are classic
Good eyes! That was an interesting bushwhack. Wool sock condoms, we need a technical name for that.
Greetings from Saranac Lake. First time viewer. Great list. Looks like you're prepared for anything. Maybe too much. I bring a pair of down booties frostbitten feet is the most common injury. I've thawed out others feet several times saving the trip and toes.
I love down booties to sleep in when winter camping. See you outside!
I just got the Terramar Thermasilk gloves you mentioned in the mail today and can already tell how amazing these will be for my Raynaud’s!!! Thank you for the suggestion!
Great to hear, I know first hand (no pun) how important that extra layer of glove is.
It was neat to see how you used the red strap on Sawteeth with your sons. So smart!
Took me a little bit to figure out what the red strap was! It is the 1" webbing. Yes, it is light and comes in handy in steep areas.
Thank you for the great review!
My pleasure, thanks for watching.
Good breakdown, Mike. Congrats on 3K! 👏
Thanks! I am astounded at 3k. It is all very exciting.
@@OutsideChronicles you should be! But you've also definitely earned it. I'm stoked with 300.. 😆
@@BackcountryPaddler I started there, it will snowball. Your content is awesome, you have a great niche too. Have you ever seen this guy's stuff? ruclips.net/user/PereExtreme His content is great and mostly paddling.
@@OutsideChronicles I have! Good dude!
Another great video! Always good advice. Thank you!
Thanks Mark! Hope to tackle a few winter 46ers soon.
Hey, I bought the Gash Hao winter pants you were talking about getting in an older video. I used them for the first time this weekend, and they're pretty solid.
Nice, I am going to have to pick up a pair. I have worn out the seat of mine from glissading. My bottom is a bit lighter than the rest of the pants.
Great gear list. Everything is weight efficient, functional and affordable. Perfect.
PS. My son always asks me why I plan the worst. Live long enough and you see enough. So my only thing to add is a gaurd to the ice ax spear end. LOL. Fall the wrong way and it could ruin your otherwise perfect day. I’m just a mom. 😆🤪
Thanks for the comment. I seem to always lose the spike protector. See you outside!
Thanks for the tips
My pleasure, thanks for watching.
I'd suggest you look into a USB rechargeable hand warmer. Not only will it warm your hands, but you can also recharge your phone/other USB items, and mine has a flashlight as well.
Good suggestion, I like the idea. Have you had any experience is extreme cold? I use the Zippo because batteries in sub-zero temps are not as efficient. We were super surprised that at -30F the hand warmers took like 40 minutes to get luke warm.
Geewiz how much does all that weigh?
Good primer - heading up north week after next. Looking forward to some extreme weather... or at least hoping for it!
BTW, was thinking of hitting Esther and Whiteface. How tough is it in the winter? Trying to avoid a long approach and these two are among my six 46ers I need. Was going to save for last but I don't have any others on my list that are close.
@@RDJim Whiteface and Esther are not bad unless you hit weather. We were in a snow storm last year, check out the video, it was epic! The first part up from the ASRC is not steep, but kind of a relentless climb up an old ski lift to Marble Mtn. After that is really is not bad at all. Totally doable in winter and one of the less intense 46ers for sure. Good luck and stay safe!
Your comment on Whiteface and Esther went away, but saw it in e-mail, so I will respond here. Of those that you have left, I would suggested either Colvin or Skylight.
@@OutsideChronicles that ascent up to Marble MTN from the ASRC is a pain in the arse no matter the season.
@@arcana1973 A definite stair stepper!
can you add link for the ice axe?
Sure, I will add it to the description, here is a link: amzn.to/2Luo5Rp Thanks for watching!
Good Stuff
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
Nice video...
Thanks. See you outside!
I mention the osprey bag insert to keep things dry in snow/rain. Do you prefer that over a rain cover?
Yes, I rarely unless real use the rain cover. Either put a dry sack or garbage bag as your liner. I will use the rain cover only in a heavy downpour.
Great video!what camera you use ?
I recently upgraded to the Sony ZV-1, I love it!
@@OutsideChronicles thank you for your answer! I am on the way to buy this too!
Thank you so much for this informative video. Do you know if there's a place in WNY where you can buy used gear?
I have had my best luck on Facebook Marketplace. I do not know of anywhere locally that sells used hiking gear. There is also this site that people have had good success with: www.geartrade.com/
1mph?
Great video. Just curious - - how much does the full 46er setup weigh?
Good question. I do not recall. I will pack stuff in later and let you know. I am curious now too, I have gotten so used to my standard gear.
Always extra wool socks 🧦
Great set up.
You take many items for survival as if you became stranded or had to spend the overnight. Looks good.
However, with that being said and if that ever was the situation, I see zero additional insulation.? Even a 40*, 30* comforter could be life saving.
I know you have fire capabilities but there is hardly enough of an adequate supply for life saving purposes in the mountains of the High Peaks area. Down off the mountains, sure, but even then you’d have to get lucky.
Yes, anytime I hike the High Peaks I assume I will need to spend one night. My insulation is the bivvy sack and tarp. My friend has experience spending a night in winter on a mountain in that kind of bivvy. It was not the most comfortable nights, but he survived. I think I am going to find a cold night in my backyard and test it out! That being said, I have carried a lightweight sleeping bag on some of the frigid hikes. I recall when we did Mt Marshall at -30 F, we all had sleeping bags and my friend packed a tent. So I guess it depends on the situation Thanks for the thoughtful comment.
Outside Chronicles Ah, sounds good. I didn’t realize that specific bivy you mentioned might be that worthy!
I like, and agree that you mentioned, “ It depends on the situation.” I most certainly agree that it does indeed! Knowledge (knowing the expected conditions) is key.
You mentioned a -30* degree experience on one of your hikes- if that ever turned into an overnight coupled with wind or even a drenched in a water crossing situation, that would be dicey!! I’d definitely have me my 10* or 30* comforter and pad, as well as your additional items you mentioned.
Happy New Year, and have fun!
@@markcummings6856 We learned a lot of lessons on that hike. The consequences are higher in winter, and several little things could have went wrong. Our mentality with risk and safety changed after that hike. My friend wrote a good story and did a video of it: outsidechronicles.com/colder-than-everest-mt-marshall-winter-summit-adirondacks-ny
I have been considering one of these Bothy Bags for winter 46ers: amzn.to/3nbi7Bu I heard about it on a Zoom meeting with one of the ADK Winter Mountaineer folks.
I give up....what is an Adirondack 46?
An Adirondack 46 is one of 46 high peaks in the Adirondack Mountains over 4,000ft. You become an ADK 46er when you climb them all. I finished my 46er in Feb 2020. I am halfway to my winter 46er!
Hey I'm from Angola NY. Hit me up if your looking for someone to hit adirondacks with. Just got back from a 3 niter. Temps around negative 10 at night. Got a new western mountaineering bag for Christmas. And had to test it out. Lol
Nice, I have spent a chilly couple of nights up there. I have a -30 Mountain Hardwear that is toasty warm. I am actually heading up there Sunday to Tuesday. The plan was to climb Allen Monday and Street/Nye on Tuesday, but the weather does not look great. Might need to switch it around or can Monday all together.
A more good video
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
Okay, so what’s a 46er ? Please don’t tell me it’s back to back 23ers. Seriously
There are 46 high peaks in the Adirondacks that are over 4,000ft. It is challenge to climb all 46 and become an ADK 46er.
It's a challenge in the Adirondacks that has led to over use of the trails.
@@arcana1973 Is it trail running?
@@OutsideChronicles Oh ok, these kind of colloquialisms get lost on a wider viewership. Thank you for the information
@@arcana1973 I am sure the challenge to be a 46er has contributed some to over use, but the ADK 46er organization does a great deal to preserve the wilderness. Overuse would happen if there was 46ers or not in a beautiful place like the Adirondacks. NYS is behind in many areas of infrastructure in the Adirondacks. I am hoping this resurgence of people wanting to get outside spurs government land managers to get more money. More people on the trails means more voters to pressure governments for resources. Along with that will come eduction dollars for things like the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace. Other states have solved or mitigated the problems. I am hopeful things will get better, but it will take time. Look at all the great work trail stewards have done to protect alpine vegetation. Even with overuse, it is thriving. I see picture from the 1980's to today and the recovery is remarkable. It is amazing what passionate people can do.