Because of your reviews my wife and I both have the Trek 100 down jackets and have put them through the wringer for a couple years now and they’re still in great shape. Looking forward to your review on that rain jacket. Great gear looks as always, Thanks
I found decathlon right before the us put up all it's trade tariffs, and I picked it up on sale, so I got my first down jacket suuuuper cheap, but it's a little snug. I went to get another one the next size up just a few weeks later, and it's more than double what I paid for the first one!!!
I went way too long before finding out about Decathlon. I use the Forclaz Trek 100 50L pack and enjoy the SmartFit (adjustable torso) system they use. It has a solid framing system and is a top notch pack for less than $100.
I have been using Decathlon for a few years now. All items have held up great and are light and cheap. Great brand.The Quechua MH500 grid fleece is a superb budget UL hiking shirt. I think thatnthey just updated the design and made it cheaper.
This channel is excellent! Definitely picking up a Decathlon down jacket because of your reviews. I went on the site and even one of the jacket reviews mentioned they had purchased it because of your channel. I think you need a Decathlon sponsorship at this point haha. Happy Trails and thanks for all of your help!
Thanks Justin, we're coming into Winter here in Australia and I had my first visit to a Decathlon store last week and was very impressed with their gear and their price point, so great timing with your video. Will be going again tomorrow to get some details and do some research.
Because of your reviews I got a Forclaz Trek MT100 down jacket - and couldn’t be happier. I love how lightweight it is while still being awesome and warm. Great as an outer layer when it’s just a bit chilly, then a second layer when it’s really cold. Awesome reviews dude - keep them coming!
Just bought the Decathalon MT100 down jacket and could not be more impressed, outstanding quality, was out in the teens just recently on a winter hike and performed as reviewed by others stated, very warm comfortable jacket.
Recently, here in the UK, I have been buying Montane clothing - I live in England's northernmost county where Montane is also based. Sadly, I couldn't get a Montane down jacket in my size. (unless I bought a men's version) because Montane make a limited number of garments in my size. I have previously owned a Decathlon Forclaz MT100 down jacket which was excellent but is now too big for me. Disappointed that I could buy the Montane jacket, I bought an MT100 in my size and it really is perfect for my needs. Price £59.99. If the Montane down jacket been available, it costs £250 - I could have had a discount of up to 25% using my Montane Rewards Points but even so, the Montane jacket would still have been 3x the price of the MT100. I also own some Decathlon Merino items which are also excellent.
I used the Forclaz Trek 700 Short Trekking Air Mattress (360g) on my 271 KM hike of the Great North Walk in Australia recently and it worked great. Wide where it needs to be wide, very good valves that inflate/deflate quickly. Quiet and it doesn't move around much. Small pack size. It's not insulated though....😉
I have a pair of some of their insulated hiking pants as well as none insulated, and aside from the sizing being VERY SMALL I have had zero issues. With that the pants are snug fitting but have some stretch in them which allows for free movement. I purchased them on sale for about $40 US and I think they are steal! Just watch the sizing when you order!
I love Decathlon and I have a lot of very good things that last already for years. Here my top picks: The backpacks are super good, there is a yellow air mattress that is good for summer camping. The trekking poles are also good. The cheapest one is like 5€ per Stick and made of blue aluminum. Very durable! I also enjoy a lot of gear you already mentioned so I don’t have to repeat that. Happy they are now available for you too.
The Trek100 synthetic jacket is excellent for cross-country skiing and other strenuous winter activities. Unlike down, the synthetic insulation does not clump as a result of heavy perspiration. Go one size up from your usual size.
Highly recommend the Forclaz Trek 500, Warm Windproof Backpacking Glove-Mittens. I was shocked at how warm they are. They are my go to on every chilly trip.
I have the gloves as well, and they are great! Just wore them on a hike during a 30 F day with high winds, and once I got moving, my hands were very comfortable.
I rather not have any content I do about Decathlon products have perceived bias, so I'd be hesitant to accept a sponsorship. That being said, they have been super awesome about answering my questions about gear and getting me details directly from the engineers who design the gear!
I bought the TREKKING 2 PERSON TENT - TREK 900 - Late last Autumn in the UK, I think its a great tent. It seems so popular that it's (almost) always out of stock, but I can't find ANYONE, on any platform that's actually ever made a review about it... unless they only made one and I was the one that bought it...
Been using decathlon stuff for years. Climate in the U.K. isn’t as cold as yours but it’s bloody wet 11 months of the year. The gear has stood up pretty well. Knew your’d like the boots. Cheers my old fruit, have a great weekend. Andy
Trek 100 Inuslating foam mat! Decathlon`s answer to the Z-Lite. Also a longer option available to 195cm. It`s awesome. On a sidenote, i`m a teacher and was teaching about content creation and the use of inluencers on social media. Used your channel as an example. Thanks for that :)
Here in the US Decathlon never seems to have the items in stock for what I'm looking for. And their sizing is strange. I always have to order one or even two sizes up from what I would normally order.
I have those winter hiking boots, bought them in a pinch for snowshoeing. I think they are really solid and warm. I paired them with the merino-silk wintersocks also from decathlon.
Great video! I feel like no one knows about this company but should! I wish I saw your video on the Trek 100 before I bought my Ghost Whisperer 2. I could've saved half the price and it only weighs ~2 ounces more, dang!
The only high $ gear i've got is a Hilleberg tent, a klättermusen backpack and my ultra comfy Exped UL9 mat. 90% of my other stuff is Decathlon. Jackets, gloves, socks, fleece shirts, hats, rain gear,...can't go wrong. On my way to decathlon right now to buy a pair of FH900 fast hiking shoes.
From your intro to Decathlon, I've got Trek 100 down jacket and Waterproof hunting boots Supertreck 500, and some other smaller gears. I'm keep checking on their site for down 900 jacket, but no luck yet to score one I'm looking for. Thanks for your sharing!
I love decathlon stuff, with the exception of their down jackets. I bought one and the seam under the arm ripped in six months or so. I have a whole bunch of other stuff from them and generally it is great. But you can lose out.
bro, they need to start paying your bills. i had never heard of Decathlon in the states until i started on your page. you are right though, their vast inventory can be very over whelming. great vid. see you on the next one!
MH500 3Layerd hardschell Gore-Tex Jacket. Using it every day when I’m walking to work.372g of weight, water proof af and with a price tag of 79€ in Germany makes it an interesting alternative to a Arcteryx Beta LT for 400€. Also check out the Merino stuff. Especially that climbing hoody for 59€ The only trouble is when you try online shopping. Those size recommendations are silly. Must use common sense and trust your gut feeling
Nice choices man! I want to tey those photochromic sunglasses. Thats a cool feature they have. I find if you wear normal polorized sunglasses too long they can actually cause headaches and bother your eyes after a while and in the dark forest they stay as dark as they come. Very cool new tech. Simple but effective. Stay safe man! Hike on!
Regarding Decathlon gear for your 3rd round video, try the Quechua FH500 Helium Windshirt. At a 120g is a comparable product to the well celebrated Patagonia Houdini at a third of the price. Cheers!
Thanks for this really helpful review.👍 Have just found your channel and ‘Subscribed’. Although a long term Decathlon convert, didn’t know they did toe socks - will check them out, as Injinji are expensive over here in the UK. I already have Decathlons Trek 100 down jacket, which I also recommend for the price. But I also bought their even cheaper ‘Forclaz Trek 100’ synthetic jacket - which has been great for hiking over here in the (often wet) climate. Their ‘Forclaz Trek 500 Merino Hat’ - is a light, warm and great value beanie. Their smallest ‘Nabaiji towel’ cost just £3, weighs almost nothing, and goes with me on every hike. Also keep a larger one in my car for drying off afterwards...
@@1LeggedAdventures Its a good fit for me, but I am not a slim through hiker.🤣 The 3XL is good for my 49” chest, with room for extra layers if it gets really chilly. But the jacket is plenty warm for me over a long sleeve base layer most of the time. At £30 I plan to get another one when this one starts to get tatty - and keep the old one in my car boot/trunk for emergencies...
@@MuddyDuck... I'm not tiny either lol. 5'11 205. Having used a wheelchair so long and handcycling My shoulder make a lot of things a tough fit. My gut doesn't help either lmao
The funny thing is, if you search for lighter stuff, especially clothing, the best ones are the cheapest most of the time XD of course, not all. I really like decathlon too, but I have found that clothing is the best from them (except socks, they don't have too many good socks). But they don't really have nice ultralight stuff in backpacks, sleeping gear (except for the foam mats), or tents. So ... most of the time, search for clothing :) of course, anything else can be of interest for day hiking
On decathlon website, the Kiprun is listed as showerproof running jacket. NOT rain jacket. Only for shower rain not real rain. Anyone has that jacket please comment. TIA!
Did you end up by putting the jacket through its paces? Getting rid of mine because it wets out quickly... Love your channel, it's been hugely helpful and entertaining... Congrats on completing the GDT- awesome accomplishment!
My 2 cents - most of their items run quite small. I have a mens XL sweater and my GF (who is a womens M) wears it. Also, their stuff is hit or miss in regards to wear (& this is washing on delicate and air drying) this is especially true w/their synthetics. Just a heads up, most of the time, you get what you pay for...or not.
I have been running their gear through aggressive use and wash/dry cycles for almost 2 years now and haven't had anything fail on me! Which products have fallen apart on you? I'm just as curious about their misses as I am about their hits.
I have literally never been able to buy anything from decathlon because they are never in stock! I’m a men’s medium/large pant size and they have a dozen different hiking pants....only one in stock in my size. Wanted to buy some glove liners....I’m on the email list if they come back in stock. Oh and same for the waterproof gloves. I’ve literally never found something I wanted in stock. Ps...I do love this channel though. Lol
The issues with stock across the board has been a pain! There have been quite a few pieces of gear I have had to go to great lengths to get or have been completely unavailable. Hopefully the supply chains are fixed by 2022... haha
Couple of questions: You said you wear an XL for the down jacket, how tall are you/how much do you weigh so I can size one for myself? Also, can you recommend any insulated pants for winter camping? Thanks!
Have you tried the Mh500 hiking jacket? I also love your reviews on MEC merch. And congrats on your GDT adventure! It was amazing to watch, thank you for taking us along for the ride. Do you know of any Canadian women backpackers on youtube? Any backpacking sisters in Quebec or Ontario?
I haven't tried that jacket! There are a couple Canadian backpackers on youtube but none I know of that post consistently. You could check out Adventure Happy (couple); Little Loo, Big World; Millennial Mountaineer (hiked the GDT last year); and Dan Durston (but the video series with Tara Durston).
Unfortunately, with prep for the GDT, I haven't had enough time to get a lot of use out of it. It's been good in a few light drizzles I've had it out in though.
One thing to keep in mind is that a lot of the Helinox knockoffs that use the horizontal hub system are infringing on patents. The Decathlon chair is original enough that it doesn't infringe on the patent and looks okay for the price.
decathlon can be a bit hit or miss sometimes. But normally their more popular products are just fine for the price. Really great for people wanting good quality gear without the crazy pricetag. On the other hand they really need an overhaul of their product naming system. It's atrocious.
Been smashing Decathlon stuff here in Europe for years. It's hit and miss but if you have an eye for quality it's awesome. Nice vid man!
Your channel is the reason I got turned on to their stuff. So far I haven't been disappointed
Because of your reviews my wife and I both have the Trek 100 down jackets and have put them through the wringer for a couple years now and they’re still in great shape. Looking forward to your review on that rain jacket. Great gear looks as always, Thanks
I found decathlon right before the us put up all it's trade tariffs, and I picked it up on sale, so I got my first down jacket suuuuper cheap, but it's a little snug. I went to get another one the next size up just a few weeks later, and it's more than double what I paid for the first one!!!
I went way too long before finding out about Decathlon. I use the Forclaz Trek 100 50L pack and enjoy the SmartFit (adjustable torso) system they use. It has a solid framing system and is a top notch pack for less than $100.
I have been using Decathlon for a few years now. All items have held up great and are light and cheap. Great brand.The Quechua MH500 grid fleece is a superb budget UL hiking shirt. I think thatnthey just updated the design and made it cheaper.
This channel is excellent! Definitely picking up a Decathlon down jacket because of your reviews. I went on the site and even one of the jacket reviews mentioned they had purchased it because of your channel. I think you need a Decathlon sponsorship at this point haha. Happy Trails and thanks for all of your help!
Thanks Justin, we're coming into Winter here in Australia and I had my first visit to a Decathlon store last week and was very impressed with their gear and their price point, so great timing with your video. Will be going again tomorrow to get some details and do some research.
Because of your reviews I got a Forclaz Trek MT100 down jacket - and couldn’t be happier. I love how lightweight it is while still being awesome and warm. Great as an outer layer when it’s just a bit chilly, then a second layer when it’s really cold.
Awesome reviews dude - keep them coming!
Just bought the Decathalon MT100 down jacket and could not be more impressed, outstanding quality, was out in the teens just recently on a winter hike and performed as reviewed by others stated, very warm comfortable jacket.
Recently, here in the UK, I have been buying Montane clothing - I live in England's northernmost county where Montane is also based. Sadly, I couldn't get a Montane down jacket in my size. (unless I bought a men's version) because Montane make a limited number of garments in my size. I have previously owned a Decathlon Forclaz MT100 down jacket which was excellent but is now too big for me. Disappointed that I could buy the Montane jacket, I bought an MT100 in my size and it really is perfect for my needs. Price £59.99. If the Montane down jacket been available, it costs £250 - I could have had a discount of up to 25% using my Montane Rewards Points but even so, the Montane jacket would still have been 3x the price of the MT100. I also own some Decathlon Merino items which are also excellent.
I used the Forclaz Trek 700 Short Trekking Air Mattress (360g) on my 271 KM hike of the Great North Walk in Australia recently and it worked great. Wide where it needs to be wide, very good valves that inflate/deflate quickly. Quiet and it doesn't move around much. Small pack size. It's not insulated though....😉
Looking forward to you continuing this series.
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I have a pair of some of their insulated hiking pants as well as none insulated, and aside from the sizing being VERY SMALL I have had zero issues. With that the pants are snug fitting but have some stretch in them which allows for free movement. I purchased them on sale for about $40 US and I think they are steal! Just watch the sizing when you order!
I love Decathlon and I have a lot of very good things that last already for years. Here my top picks: The backpacks are super good, there is a yellow air mattress that is good for summer camping. The trekking poles are also good. The cheapest one is like 5€ per Stick and made of blue aluminum. Very durable! I also enjoy a lot of gear you already mentioned so I don’t have to repeat that. Happy they are now available for you too.
Might have to try their toe socks since I love my injinji. I have a pair of their Forclaz Trek 500 convertible pants and love them 😎👍🏼
The Trek100 synthetic jacket is excellent for cross-country skiing and other strenuous winter activities. Unlike down, the synthetic insulation does not clump as a result of heavy perspiration. Go one size up from your usual size.
Highly recommend the Forclaz Trek 500, Warm Windproof Backpacking Glove-Mittens. I was shocked at how warm they are. They are my go to on every chilly trip.
I bought the puffy and the gloves recommended by your from you last video,really good quality.
I have the gloves as well, and they are great! Just wore them on a hike during a 30 F day with high winds, and once I got moving, my hands were very comfortable.
Décathlon should really sponsor you at this point😅🤣
I rather not have any content I do about Decathlon products have perceived bias, so I'd be hesitant to accept a sponsorship. That being said, they have been super awesome about answering my questions about gear and getting me details directly from the engineers who design the gear!
I bought the TREKKING 2 PERSON TENT - TREK 900 - Late last Autumn in the UK, I think its a great tent. It seems so popular that it's (almost) always out of stock, but I can't find ANYONE, on any platform that's actually ever made a review about it... unless they only made one and I was the one that bought it...
Been using decathlon stuff for years. Climate in the U.K. isn’t as cold as yours but it’s bloody wet 11 months of the year. The gear has stood up pretty well. Knew your’d like the boots. Cheers my old fruit, have a great weekend. Andy
They certainly seem to make some good products. I never heard of them until you did the jacket review
Trek 100 Inuslating foam mat! Decathlon`s answer to the Z-Lite. Also a longer option available to 195cm. It`s awesome. On a sidenote, i`m a teacher and was teaching about content creation and the use of inluencers on social media. Used your channel as an example. Thanks for that :)
That's super cool! Thanks!
Round 3:
Review the Forclaz Trek 500 700 and 900 shirts.
Also the forclaz winter hiking pants are the bomb.
Would like you see you test out Decathlon's warmest down filled Mountaineering jacket.
Really happy with the Decathlon merino wool men's garments. Excellent quality and value.
Here in the US Decathlon never seems to have the items in stock for what I'm looking for. And their sizing is strange. I always have to order one or even two sizes up from what I would normally order.
I have those winter hiking boots, bought them in a pinch for snowshoeing. I think they are really solid and warm. I paired them with the merino-silk wintersocks also from decathlon.
Love my trek 100 puffy down jacket. Still under 100.00.
Great video! I feel like no one knows about this company but should! I wish I saw your video on the Trek 100 before I bought my Ghost Whisperer 2. I could've saved half the price and it only weighs ~2 ounces more, dang!
the women's running pants and mens Hiking hat are great!
The only high $ gear i've got is a Hilleberg tent, a klättermusen backpack and my ultra comfy Exped UL9 mat. 90% of my other stuff is Decathlon. Jackets, gloves, socks, fleece shirts, hats, rain gear,...can't go wrong. On my way to decathlon right now to buy a pair of FH900 fast hiking shoes.
Love this. Been a big Decathlon fan as of late. Love seeing good cdn reviews. Thank you sir! I find a lot of their clothing very slim fitting
I got the stool based on your recommendation. It has been working out for me during this winter snowshoe backpacking trips. Thanks!
Decathlon is a great option on Brazil, too.
From your intro to Decathlon, I've got Trek 100 down jacket and Waterproof hunting boots Supertreck 500, and some other smaller gears. I'm keep checking on their site for down 900 jacket, but no luck yet to score one I'm looking for. Thanks for your sharing!
Added that rain jacket to my wishlist.
Great video Justin!! Love the heads up about this shop. We've actually never heard of it but already looking fantastic!
I looked at the earlier video, but didn’t see the rain pants you said you’d discussed.
I love decathlon stuff, with the exception of their down jackets. I bought one and the seam under the arm ripped in six months or so. I have a whole bunch of other stuff from them and generally it is great. But you can lose out.
You can return the jacket to Decathlon
bro, they need to start paying your bills. i had never heard of Decathlon in the states until i started on your page. you are right though, their vast inventory can be very over whelming. great vid. see you on the next one!
MH500 3Layerd hardschell Gore-Tex Jacket. Using it every day when I’m walking to work.372g of weight, water proof af and with a price tag of 79€ in Germany makes it an interesting alternative to a Arcteryx Beta LT for 400€.
Also check out the Merino stuff. Especially that climbing hoody for 59€
The only trouble is when you try online shopping. Those size recommendations are silly. Must use common sense and trust your gut feeling
Nice choices man! I want to tey those photochromic sunglasses. Thats a cool feature they have. I find if you wear normal polorized sunglasses too long they can actually cause headaches and bother your eyes after a while and in the dark forest they stay as dark as they come. Very cool new tech. Simple but effective. Stay safe man! Hike on!
My favorite type of vid is back! Awesome!!!!
Regarding Decathlon gear for your 3rd round video, try the Quechua FH500 Helium Windshirt. At a 120g is a comparable product to the well celebrated Patagonia Houdini at a third of the price. Cheers!
Thanks for this really helpful review.👍
Have just found your channel and ‘Subscribed’.
Although a long term Decathlon convert, didn’t know they did toe socks - will check them out, as Injinji are expensive over here in the UK.
I already have Decathlons Trek 100 down jacket, which I also recommend for the price. But I also bought their even cheaper ‘Forclaz Trek 100’ synthetic jacket - which has been great for hiking over here in the (often wet) climate.
Their ‘Forclaz Trek 500 Merino Hat’ - is a light, warm and great value beanie.
Their smallest ‘Nabaiji towel’ cost just £3, weighs almost nothing, and goes with me on every hike. Also keep a larger one in my car for drying off afterwards...
how did you find the sizing? i was looking at the Trek 100 synth as well
@@1LeggedAdventures Its a good fit for me, but I am not a slim through hiker.🤣
The 3XL is good for my 49” chest, with room for extra layers if it gets really chilly. But the jacket is plenty warm for me over a long sleeve base layer most of the time.
At £30 I plan to get another one when this one starts to get tatty - and keep the old one in my car boot/trunk for emergencies...
@@MuddyDuck... I'm not tiny either lol. 5'11 205. Having used a wheelchair so long and handcycling My shoulder make a lot of things a tough fit. My gut doesn't help either lmao
The funny thing is, if you search for lighter stuff, especially clothing, the best ones are the cheapest most of the time XD of course, not all. I really like decathlon too, but I have found that clothing is the best from them (except socks, they don't have too many good socks). But they don't really have nice ultralight stuff in backpacks, sleeping gear (except for the foam mats), or tents. So ... most of the time, search for clothing :) of course, anything else can be of interest for day hiking
I bought the itiwit 2-person inflatable kayak. The ice is just breaking up on the lakes here in Nova Scotia so I haven't tested it yet.
I can hardly believe the price of that rain jacket. What a steal.
Mate, please try the Simond Sprint hybrid jacket from Decathlon !
Time for an update 😁
Justin Outdoors always gives out great advise, lets get hi a 100,000. subscribers!
On decathlon website, the Kiprun is listed as showerproof running jacket. NOT rain jacket. Only for shower rain not real rain. Anyone has that jacket please comment. TIA!
I'm 5'7, 190, and the large down jacket is super snug on me. Should have went with xl
Did you end up by putting the jacket through its paces? Getting rid of mine because it wets out quickly... Love your channel, it's been hugely helpful and entertaining... Congrats on completing the GDT- awesome accomplishment!
Haven't yet!
I've had mixed experiences with Decathlon but I might check it out again
Thanks Justin!
If you can test Decathlon FH500 Helium jacket, that will be cool. It looks really nice
Nice review. I'm interested in an UL fleece with a hood, 1/4 zip and pockets.
He did one a while back with their grid fleece. seems to always be out of stock when i look.
Sign up for email notification, when it's back in stock
Wouldn't the rain jacket let the cold air in from the bottom in winter? Good for rain but not good in cold weather.
Great video. Thanks for the info
Have you tried the bushcraft pants. They look interesting
My 2 cents - most of their items run quite small. I have a mens XL sweater and my GF (who is a womens M) wears it. Also, their stuff is hit or miss in regards to wear (& this is washing on delicate and air drying) this is especially true w/their synthetics. Just a heads up, most of the time, you get what you pay for...or not.
I have been running their gear through aggressive use and wash/dry cycles for almost 2 years now and haven't had anything fail on me! Which products have fallen apart on you? I'm just as curious about their misses as I am about their hits.
I have been buying at Decathlon for years. Absolutely love their stuff. Great if you are on a budget or as a compromise to more expensive gear.
I'm interested in those sunglasses, unfortunately out of stock at the moment.
Mt500 down jacket plz
Would like to see how it hold up in prolonged rain.
Same! Hopefully (masochist) soon!
Hi thank you so much for sharing this, can I ask some recommendation for some 30/40 backpack and which shorts and pants you prefer thank you again
I’m curious about their trek 500 stove, kinda looks like a Soto wind master knockoff.
I have literally never been able to buy anything from decathlon because they are never in stock! I’m a men’s medium/large pant size and they have a dozen different hiking pants....only one in stock in my size. Wanted to buy some glove liners....I’m on the email list if they come back in stock. Oh and same for the waterproof gloves. I’ve literally never found something I wanted in stock.
Ps...I do love this channel though. Lol
The issues with stock across the board has been a pain! There have been quite a few pieces of gear I have had to go to great lengths to get or have been completely unavailable. Hopefully the supply chains are fixed by 2022... haha
hello! what would you choose between the synthetic and the down jacket? I need it for trekking and keeping myself warm on the summit @ tent
Couple of questions: You said you wear an XL for the down jacket, how tall are you/how much do you weigh so I can size one for myself? Also, can you recommend any insulated pants for winter camping? Thanks!
5'10, 185lbs, 40 inch chest, 33 inch waist. I use some down pants I got off aliexpress for winter camping :)
RUclips the new TVshoop.
Have you ever tested a Decathlon tent, sleeping bag or sleeping mat ?
I haven't! Other than a cold-weather bag, their tents and pads don't really fit into the conditions I backpack or weigh more than I'd like to carry.
Have you tried the Mh500 hiking jacket? I also love your reviews on MEC merch. And congrats on your GDT adventure! It was amazing to watch, thank you for taking us along for the ride. Do you know of any Canadian women backpackers on youtube? Any backpacking sisters in Quebec or Ontario?
I haven't tried that jacket! There are a couple Canadian backpackers on youtube but none I know of that post consistently. You could check out Adventure Happy (couple); Little Loo, Big World; Millennial Mountaineer (hiked the GDT last year); and Dan Durston (but the video series with Tara Durston).
Hey ! Love the vids, but I'm curious about their pants, have you tried any of the trekking pants from them ?
Haven't tried them yet!
Have you spoken about the MT 500 Decathalon jacket, anyone anyone have any comments?
Good stuff Justin. Is that trailrunning jacket breathing, or do you get wet because you sweat inside it?
It's a PU coated rain jacket, so not a membrane like polartec or eVent. Just like with a jacket like the OR Helium, it doesn't breath well.
what about jacket SH100 X-WARM? :)
Could take a look :)
What size did you buy that Kiprun Rain Jacket? Have you been able to test it more thoroughly yet?
Large! Haven't tested it more yet. We're still getting snow in the mountains! haha
Greta video Justin. Thanks for sharing
Have you ever tried Nike ACG ? If so do you recommend them the shoes, Gore Tex jacket, down jackets and shorts
never tried Nike ACG!
How small can you compress the rain jacket?
Smaller than a pop can!
What is your final review on the kiprun rain jacket now a bit later? Does it work?
Unfortunately, with prep for the GDT, I haven't had enough time to get a lot of use out of it. It's been good in a few light drizzles I've had it out in though.
The 1 person trekking tent the helinox chair copy the winter gas the sitting pad the air pillow
Is the helinox copy worth the extra money over their 10£ alternative for only 200g more at 1.2kg?
One thing to keep in mind is that a lot of the Helinox knockoffs that use the horizontal hub system are infringing on patents. The Decathlon chair is original enough that it doesn't infringe on the patent and looks okay for the price.
decathlon can be a bit hit or miss sometimes. But normally their more popular products are just fine for the price. Really great for people wanting good quality gear without the crazy pricetag. On the other hand they really need an overhaul of their product naming system. It's atrocious.
Is there anywhere locallyin Calgary or Edmonton to buy Decathlon gear or is it only online?
Only online at this point. I read that they are planning on a Calgary store at some point.
Weaselhead Flats?
Nailed it!
and for women.....?
Are you in Weaselhead?
You betcha!
I think I’m in love with you Justin 🥰
I think you should have told everyone that all of there jackets have left hand zippers. Not a deal breaker but aggravating when unzipping the jacket.