Thank you for watching! Currently deep into thought regarding trip plans, gear, and what videos I'd like to create this year! I'll keep testing this new stuff out, but wanted to show a little of what I've gotten recently that I'm stoked on.
@@mats6219 I am 6'2" 190lbs and I got a size large that fits well. I definitely could not go any smaller. they are baggy but the waist is what I mean.
@@JupiterHikes As long as you avoid the older trek models (the arch has a literal hole in the shoe with a "soft" patch in it - otherwise they wear like iron and grip unbelievably well) there are a few models I would absolutely pack with me - the biggest bonus is you can carry a few pairs of shoes so you never have to walk in wet ones and they dry pretty quickly. Mine have been nearly indestructible and protect my feet very well - the only thing you learn is not to run through large patches of tall grass because it will get stuck between your toes :-) Right now I've been trying to wear holes and tear apart this pair of VTrail 2.0 I got well over a year ago. They're my primary garage/yard shoe and we've got chickens lol they do VERY well with machine wash, I can personally guarantee that. I watched my cousin tear his feet to shreds on the PCT - just get a pair and try them. We do zero drop shoes for my wife since she has feet too wide for the FiveFingers - since there's still not a lot of great minimalist shoe stores around, we just order 4 styles that look close to something she can wear and not an affiliate but Amazon will let you drop return shoes no questions asked so it wasn't a lot of work to figure it out and most of the shoes came in a couple days. She found a few models that felt really good, so we bought a couple of each in whatever colors we could get to have some supply - adults feet don't grow anymore so we can do that as a planning strategy. :-) Shoes are as important for humans as tires are for cars. Everything about them matters to the user experience.
I got the large trowel, I used mine last week for leveling my sleeping area, 2 week prior I used it to clean the 1970s firepit/camp oven and its a snap for the cat hole
I was just packing my V2 and watching Jupiter's video, "setting up an Ultralight Tarp" in preparation for my PCT hike when this video dropped. Jupiter, your camera/lighting skills have improved since 2018, have a successful hike.
Hey Jupiter, LOVE how you wrote out what's in the video, as well as all the links to products. Thank you so much. Very helpful! Been watching a lot of thru hiker YT past month as I'm hoping to do the Tahoe Rim Trail w my burros this summer! Yes donkeys!! Too old and beat up to carry a pack any more but donkeys can do it easily and they are amazingly awesome animals!! Maybe I'll run into you on the sections that join the PCT!
On one of your videos you mentioned the Nitecore power bank. It made sense so I purchased one. It’s all I need and it saved me almost seven ounces. Thanks
I have those pants. I think the weight savings between those and the EE pants is about 2 oz. I've considered the upgrade but the dance pants are baggy and very comfortable to hike in. I've had the dance pants snag on thorn bushes without causing any tears. I'm thinking about putting a DWR coating on the dance pants though.
Hey Jupiter! Great video! I 100% vouch for the dance pants and the battery bank. They will totally do you right. To me, the Best thing about the battery bank is you can charge to 80% wicked fast! Faster than any other battery I have used, and 80% is enough for a few days on trail easy. I love the new pack too. Seems to be very well designed. I hope it serves you well! May can’t get here soon enough! I am so stoked for you! 🙏 Thanks for bringing us along today. I hope tomorrow’s miles are kind. Keep truckin’ and be well. -Grateful
Hey, got a question The official page for the battery bank says it goeds to 100% within 2.5 hours. Can that really be? whats your experience with 80% charging? how long does that roughly take with the wall adapter they recommend? Also: How ehavy is the battery bank and charger? Can't find that info anywhere
Really appreciate all the information you put in the description section… most people probably don’t notice it, but it helps when researching gear and such. Thanks for that!
cool equipment! thanks for posting. I like the dance pants idea, I will check them out. Good luck on your thru hike!!! It's one I've considered, but I became concerned about crossing streams swollen with snowmelt in the Sierra and also the heat and bugs in northern CA and OR. My hats off to all who have braved these obstacles and more! Trip of a lifetime.
Great video, as always! I really like the Xero shoes and while I don't wear them for hiking, they are my daily shoes. I started using Caterpy Run laces after a friend, who is a runner, told me about them. They really even out the pressure across my foot and I find I'm not having to adjust a lace because it feels uncomfortable. Looking forward to following your journey on the PCT. It is a bucket list trail for sure!
Thanks for sharing your gear choices! The V2 was a good choice. Even their desert pack would be nice. Its a wisker bigger than the V2. I like the nightcore battery bank. I also like the new camera. Ive wanted a palante pack for awhile now but they sell out super fast! Would love to see them release a 40 Liter pack built just like the V2 but with load lifters. Kinda like the waymark pack darwin helped design. I think load lifting straps are soo important when carrying food and water or going uphill. Otherwise these roll top packs just pull on your back too much. The waistbelt straps do help but unless their load bearing you kinda want those load lifters. They dont add a ton of weight either. Maybe a few ounces. I know their know for their light packs so they could name this pack "The Sacrifice"! Lol..seriously though good name for it. Good luck on your trip man.! You got this! Stay safe! Hike on!
there are some super light solar flexible solar panels you can strap to your pack while you're hiking....charge on the go...just a thought. I look forward to watching your journey. your instructions and videos are well done, informative and professional...thank you! and safe travels.... still snow at the top..this is June 7th....
That was great to see the very positive energy you gave us in that video. I look forward to follow you along your journey. As you talked about the Hayduke, it I have weird feelings about it. I’m from Europe, but I’m pretty experienced hiking in your country (PCT, Taho rim trail, Sierra high route, Kings canyon high basin route, Hayduke trail and the Arizona trail). The Hayduke is the most challenging hike I did and also the one I enjoyed the most. But one of the reason I loved it so much is because of the loneliness I experienced throughout the entire trip. So to explain my weird feelings : the less people know about it, the less crowded it will stay. I know and realize it’s very selfish, but I can’t go over it ! Anyway, just go out there and live Much love from Switzerland
The Mesa trails are sweet. I’ve used them for backpacking as well as trail and road races for a few years now. It fixed my plantar fasciitis by going to a minimalist shoe and allowing my feet to strengthen after weeks and months of daily wear. My only warning is the soles on my first pair wore out fast. Xero’s sole warranty replaced them free of charge immediately. Customer service was great.
I also have some trouble with the soles of my Mesa Trails. After I used them for a few very rocky day hikes in the Alps, the soles are looking noticably chewed up, as if small pieces are just breaking off. I think they work very well for soft ground, but the deep lugs don't seem comfortable for my feet on hard, rocky trails.
Curious about what brand and capacity bear canister you'll be using. Will you carry it empty strapped to the top of your pack? Since it's about 200 miles from KM to Mammoth, some pretty hard, you'll need to average a good 25 miles a day to hold all your food in the bear canister at night. There's also the space issue with the food in your pack - call it 11 liters weighing about 12 pounds, the capacity of a BV500. I know you've got this dialed in and this year looks promising from a snow perspective unless things change, but I'd love to know how you calculate getting from KM to Mammoth with no resupply. Being an old guy, 15 miles is a long day on the JMT, 20 if I'm smelling the barn.
I have those same xeros and am love with them. Used my old pair everyday for work and my feet always felt good at the end of the day. I've tried a bunch of other shoes and nothing seems to come close to the all day comfort on and off trail
Thanks for sharing new gears. Personally I really like Vivobarefoot and I've never tried xero shoes yet. Waiting forward to your gear review after the adventure ! Best of Luck !
Vivos look great! Haven't tried those yet but really excited for the Xeros. I wore Merrell Trail Glove 6s all last year and enjoyed them, but they weren't 'perfect' so I have high hopes for these
You can improve the performance of the trowel by cutting the handle flat at the top with curved corners and glue a piece of leather over the top of the handle. It would give you the ability to hold the top of the handle in the palm of your hand comfortably using it with greater force to enter the tough ground.
Hi! I just today 2/16/22 bought an REI Flash 22 13 oz “Ultra lite” pack. Funny how excited I am about it. Hey! REI is having a big sale. I bought my pack for about $35. PCT=Dream goal. Thanks for all your great, inspiring, nice, videos. :)
I used the xero terraflex on the JMT, WT and LSHT and a handful of other section hikes this last summer! Loved them, never had any issues with foot pain but I’ve been training in barefoot shoes for the last decade. They also happen to be on clearance right now so I stocked up for the PCT. See ya out there!
See you out there buddy!!! Im stoked for the early start & also nervous for hitting the Sierras early this year! Excited to see more of your prep vids :) they get me so hyped!!!
Oh man the early start is so cool tho!! You get to see the trail with less people, and the towns are probably friendlier to the first hikers, and water caches all full, and bears are still totally hibernating or something! I'd love an early hike but the pct is so cool in that just a months difference can mean everyone gets a super unique experience. I wish you luck and hope we cross paths!
You may want to try using the trowel upside down. That way your hand has more surface area to grab. I’ve tried it with mine, it’s much easier. I don’t use trowels much here in Houston though (very soft dirt here) so take that with a grain of salt!
very cool ...JupiterHikes....I never would of thought of Dance pants (amazon $20 cad) as a substitute for Wind breaker pants (amazon $70). thanks for sharing that tip...
I've seen a couple others mention the Body Wrapper dance pants and they had nothing but good things to say about them. My Tachyon wind pants are still going strong, but I might have to look into them more when the time comes to replace them. Can't beat the cost. The Mesa Trail is a fantastic trail shoe. So comfortable! I ended up picking up a pair of Prios for other activities and they have been just as great as the Mesa Trail without changing the stack height or feel. Looking forward to hearing your experience with the new Ultra fabric and Ultra mesh with the V2. I'm loving mine so far! Not a big hip belt user myself, but love that it is there if needed and can be tucked out of the way. Digging your choices in upgrades and hope they work well for you on the PCT. The reduced camera bulk should be nice out there this year.
I used the Xero Mesas to start the Colorado Trail, but had to switch back to lone peaks after 100 miles. Was getting too much pain in my soles. I swapped the insoles so the lone peaks wouldn't be as squishy. Debated using the lone peak insoles in the Mesas but didn't feel like risking it, though now I use the Mesas with thicker insoles for normal hiking and backpacking, so maybe it coulda worked. Honestly the best part that I missed the most is that I could just slip the xeros on and off without needing to untie them unlike the altras. Though the downside is that dust and sand seeps through the material, regardless of using gators or long pants, so I need to take them off a bunch to shake it out. Hope they work out for you
I have those same shoes and I love almost everything about them. I hiked through the superstitions and was nearly in tears when I got to Roosevelt lake. Though the way these shoes fit the feet are amazing, feeling the world when it’s rocky after a few miles is pure misery and turns your feet into ground beef. Get insoles for em…. Or get the terraflex and get insoles for them. Better protection for the bottoms of your feet is really all this shoe needs to be theeee perfect shoe
At first i thought that was a Hyperlite Mountaingear backpack.. Imagining Jupiter without a Pa'lante would be like a skiier without skii boots, or a hockey player without a hockey stick, or a Jedi without a lightsaber!
I really enjoyed your trip through Canada and seeing the majority of yt hiker channels are mostly from the warm south it made me think of the possibilities I have local to me (last year). So this year Ive got all my gear ready and Im going to try a trip down the eastern coast like you did. Would love to learn more about where you started, busses and whatnot if possible.
I started up in gaspe Quebec, and hiked south to Florida. Flew into Gaspe, and walked the roads all the way to the terminus of the trail! So no busses. When I finished in key west a friend drove me home. Beyond that I documented my trip very well on my website if you'd like to check out more details. Things have changed for the better in many ways since 2016 so either way goodluck and enjoy it!!
Frogg Toggs make good wind pants on a budget as well. I cut them off just below the knee for extra ventilation . . . I only wear them in the rain. I'm debating with myself over getting an EXPENSIVE dyneema poncho this year . . .
I do like ponchos but that is definitely a big decision! I would say where you hike most often would help dictate things further. A poncho wont keep you as warm in cold weather for instance, but it will be super nice in very hot places that are also wet like the south east. A poncho won't do well on very overgrown trails. They are nice, but I understand the hesitation before purchase, it is a slightly more niche gear depending on the trip for me
Dyneema is not a fragile fabric but it will get holes if you are not careful as will anything as you know from experience. It's just as easy to patch up , it just cost more :o\. I will get one that's also a pack cover which should make for better ventilation. I also carry an umbrella so I can leave my shirt unzipped and not have my head covered in anything that causes condensation. It will be an experiment . . . :o) Maybe I'll dump the 8oz umbrella this year.
I have the dance pants and love them! The only thing is I wish they could come off over my shoes. I’ve been trying to think of a solution…cut the bottom and switch out the elastic for a shock chord, maybe?
I can get them off over my shoes! Just takes an interesting angle for me. Like the front side pulled close to my ankle just above my shoe, then pulling the backside down around the heel of my shoe. Something to play with cus I agree it is super nice to not have to take off shoes
@@JupiterHikes Lucky! That strategy kinda works for me but usually ends up taking more time (and waaaay more frustration) than just taking off the shoes. Maybe if I go up a size? The baggier the better right? The BEST thing about them though is that every time you put them on you get to do a little dance and sing "DANCE PANTS!"...try it, I promise it will make you feel better when you're freezing your butt off enough to actually use them.
I used that exact ravpower setup.. it was gold. A little overkill because I didn't do a lot of filming. Charging at 60 watts is well worth the weight and money for those quick town trips.
So you will start in May for a 2.600 miles hike. I will do the same in a sea kayak: starting in May to do the same distance, which might take some six months. I'll think about you once in a while, haha. Enjoy the adventure, Jupiter!
@@JupiterHikes In Europe. I'll start on the first of May in Arnhem, The Netherlands. Than I will paddle along the coasts of the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal and Spain again. I love your channel and your style, although we're in different disciplines, I learn from you. Cheers!
Is it compulsory to hike the mountain you broke your foot on? If it isn't then will you be doing it again? Or give it a miss? If not compulsory I'd think it is a jinx, or is it a mental milestone to overcome? Interested to hear your thoughts. Never done anything like you've done in my life so you already have my respect. Good luck. Can't wait until we get the first upload.
SHOOT! How did I possibly miss that? I have even seen one in person!! Is it just not common? Is there some other efficiency problem with it, or purely... I just missed it?
Came to ask the same thing, looks like you could carry 2x NB20000 for the weight of that RavPower! Unless you REALLY want max charge rate to/from a single in/out, which RavPower does have a small edge on. I have seen a couple reviews say one of the NB20k charge ports was DOA, but it has multiple so 🤷♂️.
@@csn583 the Nitecore nb20000 is one ounce lighter, and about 10$ more. Oops could a gone that route and just missed it. The nb20000 does have 30w input where the nb10000 only has 18w input so I guess that's where my lack of further looking into might have come from. The 20 is also not nearly as talked about as the 10. My mistake! Still not so bad and I'll try and mention this in the future
What did you use instead of a trowel to dig holes - a stick? That will take more time than using a trowel. Good for advocating Leave No Trace principles, as many people may follow your lead. Best wishes for the forthcoming PCT. waiting for my children to leave home before doing the same one day!
I think that is exactly what Jupiter used to do. I use one of my MSR Groundhog Mini tent stakes, which works great for loosening up rocks in rocky ground, but there are times when I wish I had a small trowel.
Now that you have the mesa trails and the ZV1 you have almost exact kit that I used last year on the PCT =) The kit that I quit with and decided I went waaaaay too UL LOL But I'm no Jupiter =P See you out there!
Jupiter, I heard from someone once that a deuce of spades can double as a GREAT emergency splint in the case of a broken or severely sprained wrist or ankle. Just some tape or even some cordage, and you can bend it into shape easily. Also, coming southbound, hope to see you!
It can also triple as a spoon for ice cream if in a pinch! Your tip is certainly better though. When I broke my arm as a younger guy I used a small piece of plywood as a makeshift splint in a similar way to how you describe
Great Vid! How about the decathlon evadict rain pants? still 60$ cheaper than the montbell pants and for almost the same weight as the dance pants you have waterproofness :)
I'm really excited to see how the ZV-1 footage looks! I've been debating between that and my current a6400 for my upcoming Colorado trail hike. The ZV-1 weighs the same as just my lens for the a6400!
SAME and like 1/4th the size of everything. My normal camera I gotta carry extra batteries, then a separate batery charger. It's a huge ordeal. I think there have been points on recent trips where my camera gear alone has accounted for 1/3 of my total base weight.
@@JupiterHikes yeah seeing you pop it into the chest pocket on the Palante had me pretty jealous hahaha! Mine lives on a camera strap on my chest and it’s so goofy and uncomfortable. If your eventual videos with ZV-1 look as good as I think they could I will probably buy it! Or maybe I’ll be convinced by day 10 of carrying the big camera. By the way, thank you so much for your channel man. It’s been massive for me gaining confidence to try my own first thru this summer. Plus your just an awesome guy so these videos are always super enjoyable! Hope to see you on trail one day 😁🤞
I love my Sony zv1. It’s great for trail videos. You chew through battery fast if you’re recording at the higher 4K bitrate but with a decent battery bank you’ll be good.
That's about 200 miles, which isn't super uncommon of a distance between resupplies when thinking of my past experiences. Either way it's just an example in this case, that should I want to do that with this pack I have the option!
I see a couple of things with your pack. The hip belt needs padding. You and I are kinda boney and that thin belt will cut into our hip bones. The shoulder straps could use some extra padding also. I am sure your shakedown hikes will help you work things out. That Sony camera is good and has a great digital zoom feature.
Ha ha I was just recommending those dance pants to a lady on the All Women All Trails FB group, I have a pair myself. Purple of course. Are you bringing any sketch/painting gear on the PCT?
I have but yet to take the plunge into actually buying one! The white shirt you see me wearing in most of my thru hikes I found in a hiker box in 2018, and only at the end of last year, 3+ years later has it finally ripped beyond repair. Not one to buy too much in other words! But the sun hoodies are very interesting, and certainly very popular!
Awe man after 7 years going without i guess partly I just want to try it, but for longer food carries and skipping towns it could definitely be a big positive. Though not every trail or even most trails do I think I'd need it
I am currently working on some paintings for before I leave, and surely after I return I will work on paintings with all the new inspiration and photos the trail provides, but this time around I won't be carrying one during the hike. Though at hostels and things it is always fun to make some art while i'm hanging out if they have some supplies!
Thank you for watching! Currently deep into thought regarding trip plans, gear, and what videos I'd like to create this year! I'll keep testing this new stuff out, but wanted to show a little of what I've gotten recently that I'm stoked on.
I am hiking the pct this year and Injoy your videos I hope to see you on trail good luck and safe travels
Which size are the wind pants and how tall/ heavy are you?
@@mats6219 I am 6'2" 190lbs and I got a size large that fits well. I definitely could not go any smaller. they are baggy but the waist is what I mean.
Thx. I will try Size m and I'm 180cm and 72kg.
@@JupiterHikes As long as you avoid the older trek models (the arch has a literal hole in the shoe with a "soft" patch in it - otherwise they wear like iron and grip unbelievably well) there are a few models I would absolutely pack with me - the biggest bonus is you can carry a few pairs of shoes so you never have to walk in wet ones and they dry pretty quickly. Mine have been nearly indestructible and protect my feet very well - the only thing you learn is not to run through large patches of tall grass because it will get stuck between your toes :-)
Right now I've been trying to wear holes and tear apart this pair of VTrail 2.0 I got well over a year ago. They're my primary garage/yard shoe and we've got chickens lol they do VERY well with machine wash, I can personally guarantee that.
I watched my cousin tear his feet to shreds on the PCT - just get a pair and try them. We do zero drop shoes for my wife since she has feet too wide for the FiveFingers - since there's still not a lot of great minimalist shoe stores around, we just order 4 styles that look close to something she can wear and not an affiliate but Amazon will let you drop return shoes no questions asked so it wasn't a lot of work to figure it out and most of the shoes came in a couple days. She found a few models that felt really good, so we bought a couple of each in whatever colors we could get to have some supply - adults feet don't grow anymore so we can do that as a planning strategy. :-)
Shoes are as important for humans as tires are for cars. Everything about them matters to the user experience.
I'm starting in early March, You have been a great influence in my preparations, Hope you have a great hike.
Looking forward to following your hike! Enjoy it. Love the Jomez shirt!
Love seeing all these videos again!
I got the large trowel, I used mine last week for leveling my sleeping area, 2 week prior I used it to clean the 1970s firepit/camp oven and its a snap for the cat hole
I was just packing my V2 and watching Jupiter's video, "setting up an Ultralight Tarp" in preparation for my PCT hike when this video dropped. Jupiter, your camera/lighting skills have improved since 2018, have a successful hike.
Oh man I hope so! I remember some early videos that were 100% out of focus lol
Hey Jupiter, LOVE how you wrote out what's in the video, as well as all the links to products. Thank you so much. Very helpful! Been watching a lot of thru hiker YT past month as I'm hoping to do the Tahoe Rim Trail w my burros this summer! Yes donkeys!! Too old and beat up to carry a pack any more but donkeys can do it easily and they are amazingly awesome animals!! Maybe I'll run into you on the sections that join the PCT!
I wish you the very best, Jupiter. I’m looking forward to watching our thru hike!
On one of your videos you mentioned the Nitecore power bank. It made sense so I purchased one. It’s all I need and it saved me almost seven ounces. Thanks
Love the Nitecore NB 10000. Good luck on the PCT!
I have those pants. I think the weight savings between those and the EE pants is about 2 oz. I've considered the upgrade but the dance pants are baggy and very comfortable to hike in. I've had the dance pants snag on thorn bushes without causing any tears. I'm thinking about putting a DWR coating on the dance pants though.
Hey Jupiter! Great video! I 100% vouch for the dance pants and the battery bank. They will totally do you right. To me, the Best thing about the battery bank is you can charge to 80% wicked fast! Faster than any other battery I have used, and 80% is enough for a few days on trail easy. I love the new pack too. Seems to be very well designed. I hope it serves you well! May can’t get here soon enough! I am so stoked for you! 🙏 Thanks for bringing us along today. I hope tomorrow’s miles are kind. Keep truckin’ and be well.
-Grateful
Hey, got a question The official page for the battery bank says it goeds to 100% within 2.5 hours. Can that really be? whats your experience with 80% charging? how long does that roughly take with the wall adapter they recommend? Also: How ehavy is the battery bank and charger? Can't find that info anywhere
Thanks for the update, can’t wait to see your travels, very excited to see you do PCT. It’s a dream goal for me. :)
Really appreciate all the information you put in the description section… most people probably don’t notice it, but it helps when researching gear and such. Thanks for that!
Looking fit dude! Have an excellent trip!!
down like 10+ since christmas lol always a fun process of bulk and then lean. Stoked to be preparing for a very big hike!
Jupiter is becoming a bushcrafter 😭😭
NICE!!! I've been using the dance pants for a couple years now!! I love them! One of my favorite pieces of gear tbh!! Good luck out there Jupiter
cool equipment! thanks for posting. I like the dance pants idea, I will check them out. Good luck on your thru hike!!! It's one I've considered, but I became concerned about crossing streams swollen with snowmelt in the Sierra and also the heat and bugs in northern CA and OR. My hats off to all who have braved these obstacles and more! Trip of a lifetime.
Great video, as always! I really like the Xero shoes and while I don't wear them for hiking, they are my daily shoes. I started using Caterpy Run laces after a friend, who is a runner, told me about them. They really even out the pressure across my foot and I find I'm not having to adjust a lace because it feels uncomfortable. Looking forward to following your journey on the PCT. It is a bucket list trail for sure!
So excited to follow your journey on PCT.
Thanks for sharing your gear choices! The V2 was a good choice. Even their desert pack would be nice. Its a wisker bigger than the V2. I like the nightcore battery bank. I also like the new camera. Ive wanted a palante pack for awhile now but they sell out super fast! Would love to see them release a 40 Liter pack built just like the V2 but with load lifters. Kinda like the waymark pack darwin helped design. I think load lifting straps are soo important when carrying food and water or going uphill. Otherwise these roll top packs just pull on your back too much. The waistbelt straps do help but unless their load bearing you kinda want those load lifters. They dont add a ton of weight either. Maybe a few ounces. I know their know for their light packs so they could name this pack "The Sacrifice"! Lol..seriously though good name for it. Good luck on your trip man.! You got this! Stay safe! Hike on!
Or "The don't sacrifice"? Lol
there are some super light solar flexible solar panels you can strap to your pack while you're hiking....charge on the go...just a thought.
I look forward to watching your journey. your instructions and videos are well done, informative and professional...thank you! and safe travels....
still snow at the top..this is June 7th....
Its been 5 years since my pct attempt and I think about it all the time. I am looking forward to your videos.
That was great to see the very positive energy you gave us in that video. I look forward to follow you along your journey.
As you talked about the Hayduke, it I have weird feelings about it. I’m from Europe, but I’m pretty experienced hiking in your country (PCT, Taho rim trail, Sierra high route, Kings canyon high basin route, Hayduke trail and the Arizona trail). The Hayduke is the most challenging hike I did and also the one I enjoyed the most. But one of the reason I loved it so much is because of the loneliness I experienced throughout the entire trip. So to explain my weird feelings : the less people know about it, the less crowded it will stay. I know and realize it’s very selfish, but I can’t go over it !
Anyway, just go out there and live
Much love from Switzerland
Great camera choice! I think you will love it. Welcome to the Sony family.
Best hiking camera ever =)
I am excited for it! I've been using the other camera so long I am a little scared to change
Thanks for sharing the passion.
Ooooh nice! I’m SOBOing this July!!
The Mesa trails are sweet. I’ve used them for backpacking as well as trail and road races for a few years now. It fixed my plantar
fasciitis by going to a minimalist shoe and allowing my feet to strengthen after
weeks and months of daily wear. My only warning is the soles on my first pair wore out fast. Xero’s sole warranty replaced them free of charge immediately. Customer service was great.
I also have some trouble with the soles of my Mesa Trails. After I used them for a few very rocky day hikes in the Alps, the soles are looking noticably chewed up, as if small pieces are just breaking off. I think they work very well for soft ground, but the deep lugs don't seem comfortable for my feet on hard, rocky trails.
My mesa trails are my favorite shoes for hiking and for everything else that I do.
Awesome video! I’m starting the PCT mid May. Have a sick one and maybe see u on trail!
OOH THE HAYDUKE TRAIL that'd be dope. Never hear anyone talking about that trail. Would love to see that.
Best of luck to you! Enjoy the journey on your adventure!
Yay, new gear! Have a great adventure. Watching from Idaho
Curious about what brand and capacity bear canister you'll be using. Will you carry it empty strapped to the top of your pack? Since it's about 200 miles from KM to Mammoth, some pretty hard, you'll need to average a good 25 miles a day to hold all your food in the bear canister at night. There's also the space issue with the food in your pack - call it 11 liters weighing about 12 pounds, the capacity of a BV500. I know you've got this dialed in and this year looks promising from a snow perspective unless things change, but I'd love to know how you calculate getting from KM to Mammoth with no resupply. Being an old guy, 15 miles is a long day on the JMT, 20 if I'm smelling the barn.
I have those same xeros and am love with them. Used my old pair everyday for work and my feet always felt good at the end of the day. I've tried a bunch of other shoes and nothing seems to come close to the all day comfort on and off trail
Thanks for sharing new gears. Personally I really like Vivobarefoot and I've never tried xero shoes yet. Waiting forward to your gear review after the adventure ! Best of Luck !
Vivos look great! Haven't tried those yet but really excited for the Xeros. I wore Merrell Trail Glove 6s all last year and enjoyed them, but they weren't 'perfect' so I have high hopes for these
Sweet dude! So stoked to follow you on this thru hike.
Loved the video mate. The pack does look nice bro!
Another run! Good for you Bro.
Thanks for another great video! Looking forward to your PCT videos
Sweet pack!
You can improve the performance of the trowel by cutting the handle flat at the top with curved corners and glue a piece of leather over the top of the handle. It would give you the ability to hold the top of the handle in the palm of your hand comfortably using it with greater force to enter the tough ground.
Hi! I just today 2/16/22 bought an REI Flash 22 13 oz “Ultra lite” pack. Funny how excited I am about it. Hey! REI is having a big sale. I bought my pack for about $35. PCT=Dream goal. Thanks for all your great, inspiring, nice, videos. :)
So excited for you!
So stoked for you, your gonna do great!
Thank you for the pants recommendation I'll be getting me a pair.
Yay!!! Still bringing your watercolors too, I hope? Best of luck on trail this season (:
Your gonna love that pack, Best of Luck💪🏼💪🏼
Good luck buddy! Come back to Flag when you get done!
I plan on it!! Love flag forever!
I used the xero terraflex on the JMT, WT and LSHT and a handful of other section hikes this last summer! Loved them, never had any issues with foot pain but I’ve been training in barefoot shoes for the last decade. They also happen to be on clearance right now so I stocked up for the PCT. See ya out there!
Woah awesome! Any particular reason for the Terraflex over the mesa? they look a bit more durable so I may wind up switching to those!
@@JupiterHikes Not op but I love the Terraflex too! Haven't tried the Mesa's tho
They're selling out the terraflex because of an update is about to be released :)
See you out there buddy!!! Im stoked for the early start & also nervous for hitting the Sierras early this year! Excited to see more of your prep vids :) they get me so hyped!!!
Oh man the early start is so cool tho!! You get to see the trail with less people, and the towns are probably friendlier to the first hikers, and water caches all full, and bears are still totally hibernating or something! I'd love an early hike but the pct is so cool in that just a months difference can mean everyone gets a super unique experience. I wish you luck and hope we cross paths!
Love the Gomez, great vid as always
I can’t wait to watch that backpack turn to a hiker trash brown ;) Best of luck from a 21’ thruhiker!
I think that is what I am most excited for, I welcome and will love the grime :)
You may want to try using the trowel upside down. That way your hand has more surface area to grab. I’ve tried it with mine, it’s much easier. I don’t use trowels much here in Houston though (very soft dirt here) so take that with a grain of salt!
very cool ...JupiterHikes....I never would of thought of Dance pants (amazon $20 cad) as a substitute for Wind breaker pants (amazon $70). thanks for sharing that tip...
I've seen a couple others mention the Body Wrapper dance pants and they had nothing but good things to say about them. My Tachyon wind pants are still going strong, but I might have to look into them more when the time comes to replace them. Can't beat the cost. The Mesa Trail is a fantastic trail shoe. So comfortable! I ended up picking up a pair of Prios for other activities and they have been just as great as the Mesa Trail without changing the stack height or feel. Looking forward to hearing your experience with the new Ultra fabric and Ultra mesh with the V2. I'm loving mine so far! Not a big hip belt user myself, but love that it is there if needed and can be tucked out of the way. Digging your choices in upgrades and hope they work well for you on the PCT. The reduced camera bulk should be nice out there this year.
I used the Xero Mesas to start the Colorado Trail, but had to switch back to lone peaks after 100 miles. Was getting too much pain in my soles. I swapped the insoles so the lone peaks wouldn't be as squishy. Debated using the lone peak insoles in the Mesas but didn't feel like risking it, though now I use the Mesas with thicker insoles for normal hiking and backpacking, so maybe it coulda worked. Honestly the best part that I missed the most is that I could just slip the xeros on and off without needing to untie them unlike the altras. Though the downside is that dust and sand seeps through the material, regardless of using gators or long pants, so I need to take them off a bunch to shake it out. Hope they work out for you
So excited for you...
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When is your start date? Hope to see you out there!
Yey, can't wait to watch your PCT videos!! Also enjoyed this one very much :)
I have those same shoes and I love almost everything about them. I hiked through the superstitions and was nearly in tears when I got to Roosevelt lake. Though the way these shoes fit the feet are amazing, feeling the world when it’s rocky after a few miles is pure misery and turns your feet into ground beef. Get insoles for em…. Or get the terraflex and get insoles for them. Better protection for the bottoms of your feet is really all this shoe needs to be theeee perfect shoe
At first i thought that was a Hyperlite Mountaingear backpack.. Imagining Jupiter without a Pa'lante would be like a skiier without skii boots, or a hockey player without a hockey stick, or a Jedi without a lightsaber!
When homie started talking about the pack he lit up like a little boy opening Christmas presents. Lol. Excited to see him crush the PCT
Nitecore now has 20,000 weights 11.4 oz. Carrying it on my JMT this year.
I really enjoyed your trip through Canada and seeing the majority of yt hiker channels are mostly from the warm south it made me think of the possibilities I have local to me (last year). So this year Ive got all my gear ready and Im going to try a trip down the eastern coast like you did. Would love to learn more about where you started, busses and whatnot if possible.
I started up in gaspe Quebec, and hiked south to Florida. Flew into Gaspe, and walked the roads all the way to the terminus of the trail! So no busses. When I finished in key west a friend drove me home. Beyond that I documented my trip very well on my website if you'd like to check out more details. Things have changed for the better in many ways since 2016 so either way goodluck and enjoy it!!
Will follow your journey. Snow pack is low in the Sierra unlike 2019 🥶🥶🥶
Love Xeros, been using both Prios and Terreflexs for years and I'm looking at the Mesa trail. So comfortable.
That is great to know! I partly wanted to do this video just to hear what others had to say about some of this stuff, if they've used it!
Frogg Toggs make good wind pants on a budget as well. I cut them off just below the knee for extra ventilation . . . I only wear them in the rain. I'm debating with myself over getting an EXPENSIVE dyneema poncho this year . . .
I do like ponchos but that is definitely a big decision! I would say where you hike most often would help dictate things further. A poncho wont keep you as warm in cold weather for instance, but it will be super nice in very hot places that are also wet like the south east. A poncho won't do well on very overgrown trails. They are nice, but I understand the hesitation before purchase, it is a slightly more niche gear depending on the trip for me
Dyneema is not a fragile fabric but it will get holes if you are not careful as will anything as you know from experience. It's just as easy to patch up , it just cost more :o\. I will get one that's also a pack cover which should make for better ventilation. I also carry an umbrella so I can leave my shirt unzipped and not have my head covered in anything that causes condensation. It will be an experiment . . . :o) Maybe I'll dump the 8oz umbrella this year.
I have the dance pants and love them! The only thing is I wish they could come off over my shoes. I’ve been trying to think of a solution…cut the bottom and switch out the elastic for a shock chord, maybe?
I can get them off over my shoes! Just takes an interesting angle for me. Like the front side pulled close to my ankle just above my shoe, then pulling the backside down around the heel of my shoe. Something to play with cus I agree it is super nice to not have to take off shoes
@@JupiterHikes Lucky! That strategy kinda works for me but usually ends up taking more time (and waaaay more frustration) than just taking off the shoes. Maybe if I go up a size? The baggier the better right? The BEST thing about them though is that every time you put them on you get to do a little dance and sing "DANCE PANTS!"...try it, I promise it will make you feel better when you're freezing your butt off enough to actually use them.
I love my Xero shoes. The odd time you can feel something sharp thru them, so watch where you step
Are you taking the dance pants i place of base layer bottoms/tights? Great video as always, might see you on the trail this year!
I used that exact ravpower setup.. it was gold. A little overkill because I didn't do a lot of filming. Charging at 60 watts is well worth the weight and money for those quick town trips.
I respectfully request a video of you dancing in the dance pants, purely for gear research purposes 😆
So you will start in May for a 2.600 miles hike. I will do the same in a sea kayak: starting in May to do the same distance, which might take some six months. I'll think about you once in a while, haha. Enjoy the adventure, Jupiter!
That is awesome!! I hope you enjoy, where are you kayaking to and from?
@@JupiterHikes In Europe. I'll start on the first of May in Arnhem, The Netherlands. Than I will paddle along the coasts of the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal and Spain again.
I love your channel and your style, although we're in different disciplines, I learn from you. Cheers!
Is it compulsory to hike the mountain you broke your foot on? If it isn't then will you be doing it again? Or give it a miss? If not compulsory I'd think it is a jinx, or is it a mental milestone to overcome? Interested to hear your thoughts. Never done anything like you've done in my life so you already have my respect. Good luck. Can't wait until we get the first upload.
Encouraged to see your Xero trailshoes.
Hey Jupiter, the NB10000 you have is 18W charging (In) but the NB20000 is 30watt charging (In).
SHOOT! How did I possibly miss that? I have even seen one in person!! Is it just not common? Is there some other efficiency problem with it, or purely... I just missed it?
Came to ask the same thing, looks like you could carry 2x NB20000 for the weight of that RavPower! Unless you REALLY want max charge rate to/from a single in/out, which RavPower does have a small edge on. I have seen a couple reviews say one of the NB20k charge ports was DOA, but it has multiple so 🤷♂️.
@@csn583 Only one of the NB20,000 is 30watt charging.
@@csn583 the Nitecore nb20000 is one ounce lighter, and about 10$ more. Oops could a gone that route and just missed it. The nb20000 does have 30w input where the nb10000 only has 18w input so I guess that's where my lack of further looking into might have come from. The 20 is also not nearly as talked about as the 10. My mistake! Still not so bad and I'll try and mention this in the future
Nice Jomez shirt dude!
Nice 👍. Looks like they made the pockets a little bigger on that V2. My older V2 … Smartwater easily falls out, it’s frustrating.
What did you use instead of a trowel to dig holes - a stick? That will take more time than using a trowel. Good for advocating Leave No Trace principles, as many people may follow your lead. Best wishes for the forthcoming PCT. waiting for my children to leave home before doing the same one day!
I think that is exactly what Jupiter used to do. I use one of my MSR Groundhog Mini tent stakes, which works great for loosening up rocks in rocky ground, but there are times when I wish I had a small trowel.
Now that you have the mesa trails and the ZV1 you have almost exact kit that I used last year on the PCT =)
The kit that I quit with and decided I went waaaaay too UL LOL
But I'm no Jupiter =P
See you out there!
Id love to see some pre pct tail footage using the zv1 if you have time :)
Jupiter, I heard from someone once that a deuce of spades can double as a GREAT emergency splint in the case of a broken or severely sprained wrist or ankle. Just some tape or even some cordage, and you can bend it into shape easily. Also, coming southbound, hope to see you!
It can also triple as a spoon for ice cream if in a pinch! Your tip is certainly better though. When I broke my arm as a younger guy I used a small piece of plywood as a makeshift splint in a similar way to how you describe
@@JupiterHikes lol you’re a fool bro lmaooo 🍦🍨 😂🤣
Great Vid! How about the decathlon evadict rain pants? still 60$ cheaper than the montbell pants and for almost the same weight as the dance pants you have waterproofness :)
Seeend itt best of luck my friend
I'm really excited to see how the ZV-1 footage looks! I've been debating between that and my current a6400 for my upcoming Colorado trail hike. The ZV-1 weighs the same as just my lens for the a6400!
SAME and like 1/4th the size of everything. My normal camera I gotta carry extra batteries, then a separate batery charger. It's a huge ordeal. I think there have been points on recent trips where my camera gear alone has accounted for 1/3 of my total base weight.
@@JupiterHikes yeah seeing you pop it into the chest pocket on the Palante had me pretty jealous hahaha! Mine lives on a camera strap on my chest and it’s so goofy and uncomfortable. If your eventual videos with ZV-1 look as good as I think they could I will probably buy it! Or maybe I’ll be convinced by day 10 of carrying the big camera.
By the way, thank you so much for your channel man. It’s been massive for me gaining confidence to try my own first thru this summer. Plus your just an awesome guy so these videos are always super enjoyable! Hope to see you on trail one day 😁🤞
Interested to hear experiences from those Xero shoes. I bought pair of Mesa Trails last year but havent hiked yet with them :)
I love my Sony zv1. It’s great for trail videos. You chew through battery fast if you’re recording at the higher 4K bitrate but with a decent battery bank you’ll be good.
did you say kennedy meadows to mammoth on a single food carry?
That's about 200 miles, which isn't super uncommon of a distance between resupplies when thinking of my past experiences. Either way it's just an example in this case, that should I want to do that with this pack I have the option!
I see a couple of things with your pack. The hip belt needs padding. You and I are kinda boney and that thin belt will cut into our hip bones. The shoulder straps could use some extra padding also. I am sure your shakedown hikes will help you work things out. That Sony camera is good and has a great digital zoom feature.
Ha ha I was just recommending those dance pants to a lady on the All Women All Trails FB group, I have a pair myself. Purple of course. Are you bringing any sketch/painting gear on the PCT?
How would those dance pants work in the rain?
Have You ever thought about trying sun hoodies out? Given button downs are lil more versatile, but be curious to hear your opinion on them!
I have but yet to take the plunge into actually buying one! The white shirt you see me wearing in most of my thru hikes I found in a hiker box in 2018, and only at the end of last year, 3+ years later has it finally ripped beyond repair. Not one to buy too much in other words! But the sun hoodies are very interesting, and certainly very popular!
so the new V2 has the stake pocket too? thought it was only the desert pack
Awesome video! What bear canister are you planning on? Are you planning on micro spikes and / or ice axe for the sierras?
I own a bv450 so that's likely what I will use. I hope I won't need the ice axe and spikes but that's something to be determined later!
Hipbelt? What have you done with the real Jupiter?😁
its more of a hip tether but that bag is pretty rad.
Awe man after 7 years going without i guess partly I just want to try it, but for longer food carries and skipping towns it could definitely be a big positive. Though not every trail or even most trails do I think I'd need it
@@JupiterHikes just think of it as your bag giving you a hug 🤗
Zero has a big clearance sale right now, you could stock up.
My mesa trail shoes separated after 120 miles on the AT. I'm interested in how long yours last.
I LOVE xero shoes!
Sketchbook? Have a great hike Jupiter
I am currently working on some paintings for before I leave, and surely after I return I will work on paintings with all the new inspiration and photos the trail provides, but this time around I won't be carrying one during the hike. Though at hostels and things it is always fun to make some art while i'm hanging out if they have some supplies!
@@JupiterHikes 💙