Use to backpack and camp a lot as a kid and teenager, but it has been years - decided that this year I would get back into it full force - finding all of your tips on your videos to be tremendously helpful as I am investing in my own gear! Thank you so much!
Thanks Darwin! I am retiring this year, and turn 66 at the end of February. I am planning and training NOW for the AT in 2019! I live in Montana and can’t wait to get on the trail. Thanks for all the help and enforce. -Steele
Wow! Thank you for taking the time to put all of this together! It's easy to see that this vid (like all of your other vids) is the result of years of trial-and-error, prior planning, and honest assessment. I will definitely be emulating/imitating this list. Great job, buddy.
Did the trail in 2016 SOBO. This feels like an amazing time capsule of the gear that was rocking at that time. Vivos, dirty girls, home made coozie etc. Think I may have passed you in the whites! All the best on your journeys and your continuing adventures! 🏕
It would be fun to do a gear review then and now. seeing what you loved then and what and why you switched to newer stuff. just weight or weight and function.
All Spyderco knives can be opened easily with one hand, and they are just amazing...durable works of art. The Manbug and Ladybug are just 20g/.7 oz, the Dog Tag is 26 g/.9oz, and the Dragonfly (straight or serrated blade) is 34g/1.2 oz. Something to consider for the future. Cheers!
What was that white thing in the baggie you skipped over? Toilet paper? Baby wipes? Guessing with something not mentioned as humans rarely drop dry rabbit type pellets.
I’m sorry... the lid is a bit heavy. At this rate just make a fire and use a can. Comes with a lid, pot, and food inside. Then you can use the same can later to boil water, make coffee, and hold your fire starting kit. Bing how it’s “food” it doesn’t count towards your pack weight. They also have pull top lids so no can opener needed. Cans consider it. 😂 This comet is not to be taken personally. I am NEVER going to do a throw hike, however I do enjoy hunting and boating and I enjoy looking at the gear you professionals bring to give me ideas to bring down my pack weight some. I know that I am gust going too put a gun and some bullets on top but still. Hunting helps lower my food bill. Overall great video I did enjoy it.
Considering the weather, are shorts really sufficient? Whenever I go out on a few day trip with my dog I'm mostly worried about getting cold and therefore have two pairs of pants with me, but have to admit, my army pants are super heavy, especially if they get wet
Anything after-market that compromises the integrity of the pack from water penetration I am not a fan of. Patches on a backpack are like bumper stickers on a car... unfortunate, sad, a cry for help/attention/praise and likely all three... but, to each their own I guess.
just an fyi the rite in rain notepad doesn't work as a waterproof writing pad with a pen well. it washes off if water gets to it so use a pencil if you want to have a good reliable use out of it
Darwin, this is the first video I've seen of yours, and I really dig the info. Thank you. I have the Merrell Hiking boots as well and love them; did you run in to any problems with them while you were out there?
Helpful video, listing all of the items as you did. As I won't be doing a thru hike, But will be aiming at the half way mark. This being said is there anything that you'd change amongst your gear for such a hike?
Hi Darwin, Great video and watched it already more than 4 times. Trying to stick to the same gear set to keep the weight low. What is your total pack weigh without food and water?
Love the channel! I am nube to backpacking and hiking. I notice you only talk about tent camping. Have you ever tried a hammock? If so, what are your thoughts on them and why do you prefer one versus the other? I am a big guy and tried sleeping on the ground and want to try hammock sleeping and would like some input on them. Thanks in advance and keep it up!
Hey Darwin, Just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate your videos and have gleaned a great deal of insights from them. I am planning an AT thru-hike attempt starting this Feb and have been working on rounding out my gear. I took your advice about the Outdoor Research Helium II rain jacket but need to let you know that you have the name wrong. I ordered the OR Helium II from Amazon and when it came it did not have the "pit zips" that I was hoping for. It is the Helium base model that has the pit zips, not the Helium II.
Thanks for the input SG-53. I have had jackets with pit zips before and though I will agree with you that they don't do much to keep you cool when using it in the rain, the jacket will also serve a part of the layering approach for warmth when needed. It is nice to be able to have a slightly greater level of control over airflow and temperature. I look forward to possibly seeing you. Do you have an actual planned start date yet?
thought it was a good video very informative ,but were is the fuel for your stove
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Hey Darwin, I like you videos! I have a question for you: what do you do when you get lost? Has it ever happen to you? I'm asking because I don't see any map, compass, GPS in your gear list. I believe that your cellphone can do that, but do you rely only on it? (I use printed maps, compass and small GPS + OsmAnd on my cellphone with the KML trace in it) Thanks a lot for making'n'sharing those videos! Happy trail
Hey Darwin I recently switched to the same down quilt and love it! I was wondering what size is the zpacks stuff sack you use for your quilt? Love the videos keep up the great work! Happy trails!
+Jen Beck-Seymour I really dig having them. They keep out little rocks, dirt, mud, & anything else that can get in your shoe to be annoying. For only a couple Ounces, They are totally worth it! Thanks for Watching! Hike On, Darwin
What about: - rescue: whistle, signal mirror? - hygiene: body wash, hand gel? - emergency fire kit? - repairs: tape, cordage? - navigation: map, compass? - first aid: splinter removal, haemorrhage control (Mors Kochansky does brill YT vid on wilderness first aid - suggest hikers watch it)?
RhodieFreedomCamp he had some cord in a bag and some tape wrapped around his hiking poles. Other than that no, I don't think he takes any of that stuff. That's all stuff that's nice to have but it all adds weight and over hundreds of miles of walking you really feel every gram. A small towel is something I would bring that wasn't covered in this video though.
Thoughts on tents vs. hammock tent? Also, all the hiking poles necessary. I do a lot of advanced hiking in HI and have never needed/wanted them. Am I missing something?
I like a single walking stick leaving a hand free to assist with balance, swat flies, stuff my face with munchies, or hold a camera. I can't sleep in a hammock all slooped down shaped like a banana, and tents are always much better to fuck in. So there it is simplified.
Hell, half my pack is dedicated to feet repair! My feet are so shite they look like I have Leprosy after a week! I've tried every shoe, boot, trail shoe and sandal bar my Crocs..... done every remedy from pissing on my feet for months before to applying skin drying and hardening ointments!! I shy away from recommendations to soak feet in Petrol or Diesel!! I've tried everything except lathering the foot in Petroleum Jelly every morning. I have come to accept my feet are crap and have to live with the agony until weeks into a hike I have more hard scar tissue than raw wounds and I can lay off the Opiates for the pain! I kid you not!!!
Hey buddy, love the channel, but I'm going through this list (your affiliate links) so I can get you the affiliate money, but a lot of the products are unavailable on Amazon currently. Do you have up to date affiliate link list, I'd like to support your channel! This year will be my first thru-hike of the AT!
Thank you for your video. Did you mention what your total pack weight was? I'm in the buying process now and think I'll be pretty close to where your at.
Qmed Joe I think he said 15 lbs 9 oz at the beginning for his base weight. I never heard total but that depends on how much water and how many days of food he'll carry.
Hey the shoes that your are using isn't really water proof... why do you do this choise? You think it's too heavy with boots? Personally I live in Sweden and I don't know how technical the road is but here we have lots of rocks and stuff so it helps us to use boots for extra support at the ancels. Have watched a few of your videos by now, great stuff!
Edvin Norling Personal preference. Lighter footwear makes a noticeable difference to me with how soon I begin to tire out. Also, if you get water inside a waterproof boot, it'll be wet for a looong time. Mesh trail runners get wet, but dry out in 20 minutes on a hot day. As for ankle support, it's all about conditioning. In daily life i wear ultra minimalist shoes. I also do parkour often in them. I've conditioned my feet and ankles to the point where I'm not too concerned about extra support. Minimalist shoes also help with balance. Think about how far our ancestors would travel without high tech shoes. You're feet are finely tuned machines adapted to this, peoples feet are just weakened by wearing new footweat because it acts as a cast and the foot muscles suffer from atrophy.
The Wallet I have was picked up at a local outfitter in Daleville, VA on the trail last year. It was make by a local gear maker. The Zpacks Pouches are excellent as well. Thanks for Watching! Hike On, Darwin
+Tim Andrew SWEET! Enjoy it, I love the AT! it really changes your life like you never would have imagined. I'll be on the PCT in 2017. Thanks for Watching! Hike On, Darwin
Why do thru hikers use water bottles instead of a water bladder? We do day hikes and a couple overnighters with a 2L bladder. It just seems so convenient to sip on the straw without having to stop and take out the bottle, but we dont worry about weight either and use a filter that works great with our system. Just wondering if that is something i should look at changing?
I'm a bladder hiker myself, but no bottle hikers have answered. I assume the primary reason is because it is easier to see how much water you have left, since the bottles are on the outside of the pack. When you use a bladder ( I use a 3L, 100oz), as you know, it is easier to lose track of how much is in the bladder since you can't see it. I can generally tell by the sloshing sound, but to those without bladder experience, that may seem like a huge deal. I also assume (since I carry 3L), that carrying only 2x1L bottles forces you save weight by carrying less water. That may work for the AT, but generally not in places where water is harder to come by, like on the CDT. I hope that helps.
Most decent packs have pockets so the bottles can be accessed without taking the pack off. You need to take the pack off and open it to get to the bladder. They leak (in the pack), they're harder to fill, the hose is gross and many prefer drinking from a bottle.
It seems that the final answer is personal preference. I've used water bladders for over 12 years, to include on jumps from aircraft at altitudes of 800 feet and in combat in Iraq...never seen a bladder leak or a gross hose. While sometimes you do want to take it out of a pack, there are ways to fill it while in your pack if you feel that is a problem. I've used bladders, bottles, and bladder / bottle combos, and ultimately prefer bladders for the better capability to drink hands free on the move, the ability to carry greater amounts of water, and for the fact the water load is higher up on the pack and provides better balance. So Starflower, it all boils down to your personal preference, how much water you need to carry, and whether your pack better supports a bottle or bladder load.
Water bladders are heavy by comparison. It's far easier to measure a quantity of water for cooking when it's in a bottle, especially one marked with measurements. Some people use water filtration systems that can attach directly to a bottle, that won't work with a bladder.
+Erick L you can make a quick change adaptor that fits on regular soda or water bottle threads which allows you to fill a bladder through the hose, sort of back filling! Saves a lot of pack rummaging when the bladder needs filling.
Did I miss it... what was the base weight? Snuggles had a base weight of about 14 lbs... I assume his was heavier? I have started acquiring some UL stuff, but wondering what a reasonable, light base weight would be for a newbie, "wannabe" UL through hiker.
Um... yeah they are in the video. They are "annotations", so if you click on the box that pops up in the video, it will take you to the other video. Hike On, Darwin
3.6 lbs pack! Z packs can cut 2 lbs off. Big Agnes tent 3.1 lbs! Z packs can cut 2 + pounds off. 27oz quit? A tad heavy, huh? Don't need the little drawstring bag for the stove. Hot lips? Just let the beverage cool Spork? Plastic is lighter and free at Wendy's. 1.3 oz knife? Use a razor blade or small scissors, save 1oz. 2.8 oz bottles? Use water bottles save 2 oz Sawyer big not mini. save 1 oz? You don't need a rain cover for a waterproof pack Rock bag? Use a mesh garlic clove bag from the produce department of your local grocery store. "Vitamin I" increases the size of the feet. Trail wallet? Use a zip lip plastic bag, half the weight. Beard comb? plastic's lighter Pen? when half a pencil is lighter? No camp shoes Nice Western Mountaineering jacket! Use 100% nylon liner socks to prevent blisters. (Nylon is smoothest, cheapest) Komperdells? Replace with Gossamer gear carbons. Gators? Walking shoes are fine, and lighter as well. You are young and strong. Nice job!
So you don't carry a spare pair of glasses? Or a map? Or a trail book? Or a compass? Or soap? Or towel? Or Dental floss? Or sunscreen? Or bug spray? Or.......
there's trail markings, and a phone can be more efficient at showing map, your location (not as great with direction though). soap, dental floss, sunscreen, bug spray. All optional and not a huge difference when you're walking 30+ days you're gonna stink and get stung no matter what. He got bug net for head. Got gaiters, buff, clothes not sure which he uses as towel.
Not trying to be a dick, but what you're doing is a section hiking, even if you've done the rest of the trail. I'm sure you know that, but it can be confusing to people actually planning a 2,200 mile thru-hike.
I was simply finishing a Thru-Hike. I "Thru-Hiked" from Springer, GA to Great Barrington, MA in 2015 attempting a full Thru, but had to get off the trail due to health issues. Then came back to "Thru-Hike" from MA to Maine in 2016 less than a year after. It's all about perspective..... I consider a "Section Hike" a hike that takes a lot of years divided up between small sections of the trail. Chipping it away a section at a time. Hike On, Darwin
Propellerklaus stopping and staying at towns could also be considered a section hike so it is simply just ones opinion. There is no official rules. One could say that thru hiking is not stopping anywhere but staying the night on the trail the whole way.
I can see it both ways, but overall I feel like it's kosherish to call it 'thru hiking' when you were trying to do the whole trail the first time and made it 60-65% of the way (or whatever percentage it was), and then you finish it up just a little bit later. Particularly when you are still talking about months on the trail and hundreds and hundreds of miles. I certainly wouldn't call it 'section hiking'.
Actually the AMC considers it a thru hike as long as the trail is completed in a 12 month period of time. I see it as no different than getting off trail to resupply. Hell think of it as a really long extended zero.
Use to backpack and camp a lot as a kid and teenager, but it has been years - decided that this year I would get back into it full force - finding all of your tips on your videos to be tremendously helpful as I am investing in my own gear! Thank you so much!
Thanks Darwin! I am retiring this year, and turn 66 at the end of February. I am planning and training NOW for the AT in 2019! I live in Montana and can’t wait to get on the trail. Thanks for all the help and enforce. -Steele
Wow! Thank you for taking the time to put all of this together! It's easy to see that this vid (like all of your other vids) is the result of years of trial-and-error, prior planning, and honest assessment. I will definitely be emulating/imitating this list. Great job, buddy.
Did the trail in 2016 SOBO. This feels like an amazing time capsule of the gear that was rocking at that time. Vivos, dirty girls, home made coozie etc. Think I may have passed you in the whites! All the best on your journeys and your continuing adventures! 🏕
It would be fun to do a gear review then and now. seeing what you loved then and what and why you switched to newer stuff. just weight or weight and function.
All Spyderco knives can be opened easily with one hand, and they are just amazing...durable works of art. The Manbug and Ladybug are just 20g/.7 oz, the Dog Tag is 26 g/.9oz, and the Dragonfly (straight or serrated blade) is 34g/1.2 oz. Something to consider for the future. Cheers!
thanks. I want to get into hiking - but right now still counting the cost of getting into it . This video helps me to see what I'll need to buy.
Spending two days in the AT in Maryland and Pennsylvania in April! Good gear vid!
Fantastic kit review. Thanks for posting. Love the format. Very light weight hiking!
i use your videos to compare to my own plans for my 2018 hike.
What was that white thing in the baggie you skipped over?
Toilet paper?
Baby wipes?
Guessing with something not mentioned as humans rarely drop dry rabbit type pellets.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience for what worked and works for you. Great video.
Thanks Much & Thanks for Watching!
Hike On,
Darwin
Great video, appreciate the gear list. Doing the AT for the first time in June I think. Just getting into this so I'm pretty excited.
I’m sorry... the lid is a bit heavy. At this rate just make a fire and use a can. Comes with a lid, pot, and food inside. Then you can use the same can later to boil water, make coffee, and hold your fire starting kit. Bing how it’s “food” it doesn’t count towards your pack weight. They also have pull top lids so no can opener needed.
Cans consider it. 😂
This comet is not to be taken personally. I am NEVER going to do a throw hike, however I do enjoy hunting and boating and I enjoy looking at the gear you professionals bring to give me ideas to bring down my pack weight some. I know that I am gust going too put a gun and some bullets on top but still. Hunting helps lower my food bill. Overall great video I did enjoy it.
What Z-packs sack do you have there? Im looking for one for me EE quilt but not sure what size to get!
They have 1 that specifically says it's made for Sleeping Bags. Check it Out!
Hike On,
Darwin
Nice video man. I can't wate to see you videos when you start your trip. I'm getting ready to do all of MD soon on the AT.
Considering the weather, are shorts really sufficient?
Whenever I go out on a few day trip with my dog I'm mostly worried about getting cold and therefore have two pairs of pants with me, but have to admit, my army pants are super heavy, especially if they get wet
Are the patches iron on it stitched? I have a couple I want to put on my osprey bag but was thinking that sewing it may not be the best idea...
Super Glued in place, then Stitched!
Hike On,
Darwin
I am so glad someone asked this. I was about to ask the same thing lol.
Anything after-market that compromises the integrity of the pack from water penetration I am not a fan of. Patches on a backpack are like bumper stickers on a car... unfortunate, sad, a cry for help/attention/praise and likely all three... but, to each their own I guess.
Thanks for this gear load out Darwin, very informative!
just an fyi the rite in rain notepad doesn't work as a waterproof writing pad with a pen well. it washes off if water gets to it so use a pencil if you want to have a good reliable use out of it
Darwin, this is the first video I've seen of yours, and I really dig the info. Thank you. I have the Merrell Hiking boots as well and love them; did you run in to any problems with them while you were out there?
Helpful video, listing all of the items as you did. As I won't be doing a thru hike, But will be aiming at the half way mark. This being said is there anything that you'd change amongst your gear for such a hike?
I WANT TO SEE HOW YOU PACKED ALL THAT STUFF?
I have the new Atmos 50. I wish they still offered that color
Hi Darwin,
Great video and watched it already more than 4 times. Trying to stick to the same gear set to keep the weight low.
What is your total pack weigh without food and water?
what do you carry for food? how much do you carry? great video. can't wait to try AT
hey man would you do a video on foot gear? I figured that would be an important discussion. thanks for your time and cool videos.
I really like your bracelet, where did you get it?
Which 1?...lol. They all come from different places that I've traveled over the past few years. Thanks for Watching!
Hike On,
Darwin
Love the channel! I am nube to backpacking and hiking. I notice you only talk about tent camping. Have you ever tried a hammock? If so, what are your thoughts on them and why do you prefer one versus the other? I am a big guy and tried sleeping on the ground and want to try hammock sleeping and would like some input on them. Thanks in advance and keep it up!
I know you gave weights for each item, but did I miss your (sum total of these = ) base weight? Thanks for the videos!
Hey Darwin, Just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate your videos and have gleaned a great deal of insights from them. I am planning an AT thru-hike attempt starting this Feb and have been working on rounding out my gear. I took your advice about the Outdoor Research Helium II rain jacket but need to let you know that you have the name wrong. I ordered the OR Helium II from Amazon and when it came it did not have the "pit zips" that I was hoping for. It is the Helium base model that has the pit zips, not the Helium II.
Thanks for the input SG-53. I have had jackets with pit zips before and though I will agree with you that they don't do much to keep you cool when using it in the rain, the jacket will also serve a part of the layering approach for warmth when needed. It is nice to be able to have a slightly greater level of control over airflow and temperature. I look forward to possibly seeing you. Do you have an actual planned start date yet?
Great plan!
thought it was a good video very informative ,but were is the fuel for your stove
Hey Darwin, I like you videos!
I have a question for you: what do you do when you get lost? Has it ever happen to you?
I'm asking because I don't see any map, compass, GPS in your gear list. I believe that your cellphone can do that, but do you rely only on it? (I use printed maps, compass and small GPS + OsmAnd on my cellphone with the KML trace in it)
Thanks a lot for making'n'sharing those videos!
Happy trail
How did u get fresh clothes on the trail?
Hey Darwin I recently switched to the same down quilt and love it! I was wondering what size is the zpacks stuff sack you use for your quilt? Love the videos keep up the great work! Happy trails!
What size is the cuben fiber packsack for the quilt?
do you ever worry about purifying water, or do you always just filter instead?
Would you say you absolutely need the gaiters? I'm trying to decide between getting them or not.
+Jen Beck-Seymour I really dig having them. They keep out little rocks, dirt, mud, & anything else that can get in your shoe to be annoying. For only a couple Ounces, They are totally worth it! Thanks for Watching!
Hike On,
Darwin
Awesome, thanks for your input!
What about waterproof gaiters?
ditch 'em
Depends on how much rain your gonna have as to whether you need waterproof. If you can keep your feet dry you can keep them from falling off
Just discovered this Guy. love it, great videos
Why a pen not a pencil (my personal preference)? Cheers ;)
Have you ever thought abou taking "the packa"? It's a rain coat/pack cover thing that seems to be awesome. Type it in to youtube search!
Im going with this similar setup.
Dude you are the greatest.keep hiking
What about:
- rescue: whistle, signal mirror?
- hygiene: body wash, hand gel?
- emergency fire kit?
- repairs: tape, cordage?
- navigation: map, compass?
- first aid: splinter removal, haemorrhage control (Mors Kochansky does brill YT vid on wilderness first aid - suggest hikers watch it)?
RhodieFreedomCamp he had some cord in a bag and some tape wrapped around his hiking poles. Other than that no, I don't think he takes any of that stuff. That's all stuff that's nice to have but it all adds weight and over hundreds of miles of walking you really feel every gram.
A small towel is something I would bring that wasn't covered in this video though.
What are the dimensions of the zpacks clothes bag?
Who do u pack up all this stuff you are going to take
Thoughts on tents vs. hammock tent? Also, all the hiking poles necessary. I do a lot of advanced hiking in HI and have never needed/wanted them. Am I missing something?
Brad Thomas trekking poles do help with wear and tear on knees and joints. Especially on hills
I like a single walking stick leaving a hand free to assist with balance, swat flies, stuff my face with munchies, or hold a camera. I can't sleep in a hammock all slooped down shaped like a banana, and tents are always much better to fuck in. So there it is simplified.
Wheres the items to clean you dishes and self? towel?
Hell, half my pack is dedicated to feet repair! My feet are so shite they look like I have Leprosy after a week! I've tried every shoe, boot, trail shoe and sandal bar my Crocs..... done every remedy from pissing on my feet for months before to applying skin drying and hardening ointments!! I shy away from recommendations to soak feet in Petrol or Diesel!! I've tried everything except lathering the foot in Petroleum Jelly every morning. I have come to accept my feet are crap and have to live with the agony until weeks into a hike I have more hard scar tissue than raw wounds and I can lay off the Opiates for the pain! I kid you not!!!
What's your take on sports towel?
You just use your phone for navigation?
How did it work out for you? Did you change anything up on the trail?
Hey buddy, love the channel, but I'm going through this list (your affiliate links) so I can get you the affiliate money, but a lot of the products are unavailable on Amazon currently. Do you have up to date affiliate link list, I'd like to support your channel! This year will be my first thru-hike of the AT!
What was your base weight?
Thank you for your video. Did you mention what your total pack weight was? I'm in the buying process now and think I'll be pretty close to where your at.
Qmed Joe I think he said 15 lbs 9 oz at the beginning for his base weight. I never heard total but that depends on how much water and how many days of food he'll carry.
How much did everything in that pack cost you
I have almost the same knife just it has a stub to open it not a thumb groove and it's all grey.
Haha so the lid to the pot is too heavy, but you'll carry a piece of plastic just to drink from? Seems like if the pot was too hot so would the drink?
What do you do for a food source? Do you dehydrate?
What size are the zpack dry bags you have?
Hey the shoes that your are using isn't really water proof... why do you do this choise? You think it's too heavy with boots? Personally I live in Sweden and I don't know how technical the road is but here we have lots of rocks and stuff so it helps us to use boots for extra support at the ancels.
Have watched a few of your videos by now, great stuff!
Edvin Norling Personal preference. Lighter footwear makes a noticeable difference to me with how soon I begin to tire out.
Also, if you get water inside a waterproof boot, it'll be wet for a looong time. Mesh trail runners get wet, but dry out in 20 minutes on a hot day.
As for ankle support, it's all about conditioning. In daily life i wear ultra minimalist shoes. I also do parkour often in them. I've conditioned my feet and ankles to the point where I'm not too concerned about extra support. Minimalist shoes also help with balance.
Think about how far our ancestors would travel without high tech shoes. You're feet are finely tuned machines adapted to this, peoples feet are just weakened by wearing new footweat because it acts as a cast and the foot muscles suffer from atrophy.
You should bring dental floss. Waxed, wrapped around the toothbrush. .1oz
how much were the snowpeak hot lips?
anything for rain pants?
Thanks for the video. Do you have a link for the silnylon trail wallet? Thanks!
www.zpacks.com/accessories/zip_pouches.shtml
Thank you
The Wallet I have was picked up at a local outfitter in Daleville, VA on the trail last year. It was make by a local gear maker. The Zpacks Pouches are excellent as well. Thanks for Watching!
Hike On,
Darwin
Or just use a rubber band. cards and cash are waterproof. or just a sandwich bag. :b
I'm a bit of a broke ass dirtbag hiker, though.
We've got a lot of the same equipment, but my base weight is 19.3lbs :( Idk how you did it. Sneaky. Well done.
lifeisgood070 Research, research, reasearch. I have mostly the same setup but use a hammock, and my base weight is 8lbs 15oz.
Excellent gear list - thank you!!
+Jen Beck-Seymour.. No, Thanks You! You keep watching em', I'll keep making em'!
Hike On,
Darwin
Right on. ;)
how lightwight does a comb need to be?
what sack did use to pack your Mt. Hardwear Ghost Whisperer hood?
I have the same jacket in a different color. The jacket packs into itself and zips up nicely. So it is it's own stuffsack!
How much does all this cost?
What was the total weight of your pack? Great video. Thanks for sharing :)
This base weight adds up to 15.95625 lbs / 255.3 oz / 7237.63325 g
Did you bring sunscreen?
where did you get the at buff?
I got it at a Outfitters in Hot Springs, NC.... But, I'm pretty sure you can get them on Buff's website! Thanks for Watching!
Hike On,
Darwin
No hiking pants?
How do you charge your GoPro? :)
Very nice...2017 for me
+Tim Andrew SWEET! Enjoy it, I love the AT! it really changes your life like you never would have imagined. I'll be on the PCT in 2017. Thanks for Watching!
Hike On,
Darwin
Why do thru hikers use water bottles instead of a water bladder? We do day hikes and a couple overnighters with a 2L bladder. It just seems so convenient to sip on the straw without having to stop and take out the bottle, but we dont worry about weight either and use a filter that works great with our system. Just wondering if that is something i should look at changing?
I'm a bladder hiker myself, but no bottle hikers have answered. I assume the primary reason is because it is easier to see how much water you have left, since the bottles are on the outside of the pack. When you use a bladder ( I use a 3L, 100oz), as you know, it is easier to lose track of how much is in the bladder since you can't see it. I can generally tell by the sloshing sound, but to those without bladder experience, that may seem like a huge deal. I also assume (since I carry 3L), that carrying only 2x1L bottles forces you save weight by carrying less water. That may work for the AT, but generally not in places where water is harder to come by, like on the CDT. I hope that helps.
Most decent packs have pockets so the bottles can be accessed without taking the pack off. You need to take the pack off and open it to get to the bladder. They leak (in the pack), they're harder to fill, the hose is gross and many prefer drinking from a bottle.
It seems that the final answer is personal preference. I've used water bladders for over 12 years, to include on jumps from aircraft at altitudes of 800 feet and in combat in Iraq...never seen a bladder leak or a gross hose. While sometimes you do want to take it out of a pack, there are ways to fill it while in your pack if you feel that is a problem. I've used bladders, bottles, and bladder / bottle combos, and ultimately prefer bladders for the better capability to drink hands free on the move, the ability to carry greater amounts of water, and for the fact the water load is higher up on the pack and provides better balance. So Starflower, it all boils down to your personal preference, how much water you need to carry, and whether your pack better supports a bottle or bladder load.
Water bladders are heavy by comparison. It's far easier to measure a quantity of water for cooking when it's in a bottle, especially one marked with measurements. Some people use water filtration systems that can attach directly to a bottle, that won't work with a bladder.
+Erick L you can make a quick change adaptor that fits on regular soda or water bottle threads which allows you to fill a bladder through the hose, sort of back filling! Saves a lot of pack rummaging when the bladder needs filling.
The links are missing from the video.
Craig Schuman blame youtube they removed a lot of in video editing stuff
Puffy? Rainjacket?
good background music
Liked and subbed brother.
So what makes the Atmos infamous? If it's so bad why do you have it?
He said it was good. You do know what infamous means right?
I recommend athletic tape over mole skin
We don't use anything but Leukotape or KT tape,sorry
No long pants - just the tights?
wow it must not rain on the trail, in the UK it rains all the time so waterproof jacket and trousers are a must
MrZimma frame He had a rain jacket and rain kilt...
Check that out where? Lol
GB!
Did I miss it... what was the base weight? Snuggles had a base weight of about 14 lbs... I assume his was heavier? I have started acquiring some UL stuff, but wondering what a reasonable, light base weight would be for a newbie, "wannabe" UL through hiker.
Roadeavour is the best.
What links?
?.... can you be more specific with the Question?
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Darwin
you don't have any links to items you mentioned.
Um... yeah they are in the video. They are "annotations", so if you click on the box that pops up in the video, it will take you to the other video.
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Darwin
Is that a floor rug on your wall? Hahha
It's a tapestry.
3.6 lbs pack! Z packs can cut 2 lbs off.
Big Agnes tent 3.1 lbs! Z packs can cut 2 + pounds off.
27oz quit? A tad heavy, huh?
Don't need the little drawstring bag for the stove.
Hot lips? Just let the beverage cool
Spork? Plastic is lighter and free at Wendy's.
1.3 oz knife? Use a razor blade or small scissors, save 1oz.
2.8 oz bottles? Use water bottles save 2 oz
Sawyer big not mini. save 1 oz?
You don't need a rain cover for a waterproof pack
Rock bag? Use a mesh garlic clove bag from the produce department of your local grocery store.
"Vitamin I" increases the size of the feet.
Trail wallet? Use a zip lip plastic bag, half the weight.
Beard comb? plastic's lighter
Pen? when half a pencil is lighter?
No camp shoes
Nice Western Mountaineering jacket!
Use 100% nylon liner socks to prevent blisters. (Nylon is smoothest, cheapest)
Komperdells? Replace with Gossamer gear carbons.
Gators?
Walking shoes are fine, and lighter as well.
You are young and strong. Nice job!
So you don't carry a spare pair of glasses?
Or a map? Or a trail book? Or a compass? Or soap? Or towel? Or Dental floss? Or sunscreen? Or bug spray? Or.......
Or underpants!!!
underwear is built into his shorts, bro...
there's trail markings, and a phone can be more efficient at showing map, your location (not as great with direction though).
soap, dental floss, sunscreen, bug spray. All optional and not a huge difference when you're walking 30+ days you're gonna stink and get stung no matter what. He got bug net for head. Got gaiters, buff, clothes not sure which he uses as towel.
gytis dramblewolfskis and he saves weight by not having teeth. And he can ditch the spork and cook system when he's sucking puree from a pouch.
How do you shower?
Generally you stand underneath a nozzle that has water coming out of it. Then you lather up with soap and then rinse off.
lmao!!! always specify hahaha
Short answer. You dont
:). Nice
FYI...infamous is being famous for bad reasons.
What is snuggles? Is your wife's name really snuggles?
just started watching your video and 9 seconds in i ask myself why the fuck is there a carpet on the wall
Carpet?..... It's a Tapestry. It's on the wall because that's what you do with Tapestries.
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Darwin
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Not trying to be a dick, but what you're doing is a section hiking, even if you've done the rest of the trail. I'm sure you know that, but it can be confusing to people actually planning a 2,200 mile thru-hike.
I was simply finishing a Thru-Hike. I "Thru-Hiked" from Springer, GA to Great Barrington, MA in 2015 attempting a full Thru, but had to get off the trail due to health issues. Then came back to "Thru-Hike" from MA to Maine in 2016 less than a year after. It's all about perspective..... I consider a "Section Hike" a hike that takes a lot of years divided up between small sections of the trail. Chipping it away a section at a time.
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Darwin
Propellerklaus stopping and staying at towns could also be considered a section hike so it is simply just ones opinion. There is no official rules. One could say that thru hiking is not stopping anywhere but staying the night on the trail the whole way.
I can see it both ways, but overall I feel like it's kosherish to call it 'thru hiking' when you were trying to do the whole trail the first time and made it 60-65% of the way (or whatever percentage it was), and then you finish it up just a little bit later. Particularly when you are still talking about months on the trail and hundreds and hundreds of miles. I certainly wouldn't call it 'section hiking'.
Actually the AMC considers it a thru hike as long as the trail is completed in a 12 month period of time. I see it as no different than getting off trail to resupply. Hell think of it as a really long extended zero.
Josh Silver this is sortve unrelated but the AMC does almost nothing outside of New England/New York. Same with the Appalachia journal.