Apache, welcome back!. I've followed your adventures since first you set foot on the AT. I think I see a triple crown in your future. Your DIY videos have inspired me to make all kinds of new gear, as well as getting me hanging, so thank you. You're quite a guy and the best on RUclips.
Great to see how everything held up. I used your example, sources, vids, and Sketchup files, and made a tarp. I used green silnylon, red webbing, red grosgrain, red bungie, and red guylines. I call it the St. Nick and tell everyone it pitches as tight as Ebenezer Scrouge!
Great information. A big thanks for sharing this. Darn tough socks are the best. And that lifetime guarantee is no joke. In terms of rechargeable headlamps I totally agree. Black Diamond ReVolt is another good choice. Cool that your spoon was the gear winner. :) You should send this clip to all the gear manufacturers you mentioned. They would totally get off on hearing how their stuff held up. Thanks again.
Thanks for sharing again, Joe. I've been focusing on clothing nowadays - weight, comfort, pack-ability, etc., so I'm very interested if you decide to put together a separate gear review for your clothing. I have the same stakes, pad, similar Darn Tough socks, a manufactured quilt, ULA Circuit pack (slightly heavier). Your videos from the PCT and AT have been helpful for my gear selection and I appreciate the time you've taken to create them. TC
Thanks Joe, always look forward to your posts. also, a great buying gear and i think GoLite will get through their difficulties. thanks again, keep it up.
+Reece Runnels The Silver Ridge holds up amazingly well. I never had any issues with wear. The real issue, and one that will occur with any shirt, was staining and smelling from sweat. I see no way around this issue however. The Silver Ridge kept the sun off of me but also kept me cool. I would often hike in the desert with the long sleeves out to protect my skin and remain cool. In less sunny areas, I'd roll the sleeves up and use the shirt like a short sleeve. I'd recommend it for sure.
Joe @6:00 "GoLite went bankrupt". I used one of their packs for a 50 mile section hike of the JMT. The bottom wore through and the waist buckle broke. I contacted them about this and never got a response. That was the last gear I bought from them. Compare them to Mountain Hardwear who replaced at full value a five year old tent that developed lamination problems.
I just wanted to leave a tip in case anyone is watching your channel and wanting Darn Tough socks, some smaller local shops will give you a new pair if you turn in your socks and let them handle the return process. Just ask, especially if you're on a thru hike. Non corporate stores are happy to help with that kind of stuff typically.
Hey Joe, great video, thanks for taking the time to go back through your gear. I had a question about the Columbia Silver Ridge long sleeve shirt - how did that hold up on the trail? I've read a lot of positive reviews on it but also some stating excessive wear from straps...wanted to know what your thoughts were.
Joe, heard about you and literally just watched all 24 of your videos in a row of your hike on the PCT. Love love loved it. I took tons of notes on your pre-hike, mid-hike and after the hike gear and favorites. I do have a few questions for you i was left with. What is your trail name or at least on the PCT? Is it Apache like the tag on your pack? Why didn't you go with a solar charger? Was it the weight? You never said in your videos what date you started or finished, wondering how long it took you to complete it? I have friends that have that umbrella and I will definitely use it on my thru hike. Just wondering if it is difficult to hike always having to hold it and not be able to use your tracking poles? Is there a way to maybe attach it to a pack? I look forward to hearing back from you.
My trail name is Apache. The solar chargers are cool, but just not as efficient weight-wise as battery packs are. Plus, I often charge my devices at night, which is not possible with solar panels (unless they have a battery pack built in.) It took me around 5.5 months to complete the trail, I think the dates were April 20th to September 29th. I have seen people attach the umbrella to their packs with velcro and other assorted methods, but it just never quite works well. The wind tends to blow them around and, because the trail is constantly changing direction, keeping the sun off requires you to move the umbrella around a good bit. I didn't mind a little break from trekking poles. I'd switch hands every so often to avoid getting tired. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for another great gear review. Your vids will help countless others get prepared. It's sad golite is going completely out of business. Loved their stuff and you're lucky to get one of those umbrellas. Maybe instead of GoLite brand there is a GoJoe brand in the future :) Keep up the good work!
***** Not much, I based my kit on what I actually used on the AT (and included some essentials I didn't use). It consisted of: Ibuprofen, alcohol sterile wipes, one gauze pad, neosporin, anti-diarrhetic medicine, benadryl, and not much else.
Joe. I am just starting backpacking and you have so many great videos. You have been super helpful. Since I have just been watching gear reviews and what to pack. I was just curious how long did the AT and the PCT take. How many zero days and miles/day? Thanks
6 months for the AT and about 5 for the PCT. I can't say for sure about zero days but I'd say it was high 20's for both, maybe more. AT miles per day were around 18, PCT miles per day were around 25.
It's nice to see that your gear held up well, and which pieces really stood out to you! I have the same pack, and I'm looking to get a pack cover for it, so I was wondering if you had one, and what size did you get? I tried one (I can't remember what size) but it was huge, even when I tightened it up.
I used a sea summit ultrasil pack cover size medium for Washington on the PCT. It's still heavier than I'd like (a little under 4 oz), but it's what I had access to. It seems to be pretty solid though and keeps out the rain. Here's a link to it: amzn.to/142bPvl
Hey Joe, Why did you not include your "selfie stick" in your favorite gear list. Seems to me you got some great use out of it in your videos. Anyway thanks much for sharing your videos. I thoroughly enjoyed them !
Hey Joe, I love your trail updates and gear recommendations. I have most of the gear I need save for a quilt, shoes, and backpack. I know you have a vid on the quilt and tarp you made. Where is the best place to get the granite gear vc crown 60? I was thinking of getting the Osprey Exos 48 for $150 but I think I'd rather have the granite gear. It seems more durable, and I'm kind of hard on gear. Also, do you know much about the Brooks Cascadia shoes vs La Sportiva Wildcats?
Actually, the other day I saw the Crown at my local REI. I'm not sure if this is a fluke or if they stock it now, but that may be a good option to check out. One thing to consider is what size hip belt you'll need on the pack. Most stores sell the pack with the medium size belt, however if you require a different size, some sites give you options for your hip belt size. I'd definitely recommend the pack. It was great on trail. If you saw my review, you know I love the wildcats. There was a point on the AT where REI was out of wildcats so I tried out a pair of cascadias. They did not agree with my feet, and I quickly returned them for wildcats. That said, cascadias were by far the most common shoe I saw on the PCT. I'd say try them on at a store and go with whichever one feels the best there. Wildcats will definitely be a little more breathable though. Cascadias also didn't seem to last as long.
Great gear vid! Awesome that you made alot of your gear just the way you wanted. Very impressed with the puffy quilt! Also like the Apache tag on back of your pack. Quick question: how many nights could you have hammock camped if you had one? 50% or so?
Loner2012AT Hmm. This is a tough one. I think SoCal and the High Sierra are definitely out of the picture for hammocking. NorCal is where you could sort of start hammocking full time, but the issue up there is that many of the trees are snags/dead and could be lethal. Oregon and Washington are absolutely hammockable. I'd say 50% is a good number. Assuming you pick up your hammock somewhere in NorCal and use it through to Canada,
Thanks for a very detailed reply. Know you love the hammock so was suprised to see you on the ground but understand it's kinda tuff to find trees in the desert! lol. Plus you had your cowboy camping gear and tarp all figured out. Again - great vid and great job on the hike! Looking forward to the CDT!
Thanks for all your great videos, Joe. Excellent job. If you have the time, I'm curious to know what app you used to create the videos on your iPhone. Any particular likes/dislikes with the app?
I used the iMovie app to do all of my editing. Honestly, I'm not sure it can get much better than it is. It really is amazing how well it works and on a phone no less. For shooting the video, I used the filmic app. It is great too, as it gives you some advanced options (frame rate, quality, stabilizer, etc.) that the stock video cam does not. No complaints with either app.
Apache, I do have two requests. First, after completing the PCT with ground dwelling gear, how did this stack up to the AT hanging high? Second, you've been threatening to make tree videos for some time. I think that this would be fascinating. Do you know anything about shrooms? Ok then, thanks.
Dear joe, Thanks for all your great gear reviews. Helps a lot. Big question. Did you wear your La Sportiva Wildcat 3.0 shoes the entire PCT (also in the Sierra's?) I love my wldcats and hope I can do the entire PCT on a few pairs. Thanks Tim, from Amsterdam
+Tim Voors Thanks for watching! My shoes are wildcat 1.0s I believe, but yes I did. If you love them, you can and should wear them for the whole PCT. I'd say you'd probably need 3 pairs to finish.
hey i noticed in your previous gear video that you picked up a vargo wood burning stove yet in this video it seems as though you switched to the canister stove. what are your thoughts on the vargo?
I very much like it. I intend to do a review on it eventually. To sum up: it works great, but will take a little more time at the end of the day to get going vs. a traditional stove. It's so easy to use though and uses so little fuel.
While on the trail did you store all your video footage on your iPhone? If so, what size storage does your phone have? If not, how do you handle storing videos? Thanks.
Unfortunately, despite having 32gb of storage, I still ran out of space very fast. I'd have to edit a video in town, upload it to youtube, and then delete everything to make space for the next batch of videos. Not ideal, but the iPhone won't allow you to export movies to an sd card, and computers were few and far between on trail.
Granitegear all has lifetime warranty..they will fix or replace any pack so that hole can be factory fixed or they will replace it.. my mom worked for granite gear in two harbors Mn for years. its the only packs i will buy. i been told to look at the crown 60 and also ive been eyeballing the blaze to use on the AT.i use an Alpine vapor pack and also have a chilaca day pack and a jalapeno large day pack or short weekend overnighters and then my immersion pack which is awesome use it for wet hiking since its roll top waterproof also for portaging in canoes or packrafts.. i think i can use my apline vapor on the AT though and save some $ the only thing it has i dont need is the crampon pad thats built in and the rubber ice axe straps idontthinkthey weight but a few ounces as the pack as a whole is only like 2. lbs 10 ounces i think my mom might just cut em off for me and then sew em back later than id pretty much have a little heavier duty version of the vapor trail..they dont make that or the alpine vapor anymore... i think the blaze is about as close as it comes..and then the crown 60.. if you ever come to hike any Alaska trails hit me up ill give you a place to crash and some food and hike with you if you want. we have some good shorter ones around here like crows pass trail 38 miles and ressurection pass trail and johnson pass trails..i dont think those are more than 70 miles or so..than there is the stampede trail also chirstopher mcandless died there in the bus.. also there are people who did a cross brooks range hikes mix hiking with pack rafting. i assume your next adventure is the CDT.. ive done the superior hiking trail but that is about it for long distance but ive climbe d alot of the cascade muntains you hikes right past like south sister, brokentop, mt hood and those areas i pretty much know very well
It was a separate one known as Guthook's PCT app. It featured topo maps, gps nav, points of interest and an elevation profile. Best of all it could be used when out of cell signal range. I'd highly recommend it. It is specific to the PCT, however I do know Guthook has guides for other popular trails.
Thanks for the gear review. What did Biophthera come from? Not saying anything bad about your name but I like Biophthera for the channel name. It had an air of mystery about it and it was fun to wonder what your name was and discover it by reading comments.
I never had a tick on the PCT, but there are some out there apparently. Mosquitos were horrible for me just north of Yosemite but rarely anywhere else. I combated them with a 3 oz mosquito net from Sea To Summit for sleeping and by never stopping for a break when I was in low/wet valleys. Generally exposed and windy areas had much fewer mosquitos. I know many people swear by DEET, and it is certainly effective for a while, but I just don't want to risk putting it on my skin or melting some of my plastic gear with it. Some people opt for a bug net suit, but I feel this is overkill.
JewishAdventurer I purchased them at an outfitter and the outfitter removed the old ones and slid the new ones on. It's not too hard to do though, the hardest part is sliding the old ones off (especially if they are glued).
Warren Davidson I do! I've got an entire series that I shot on the AT, including a video on the gear I started with and another video (similar to this one) about my favorite AT gear: AT Thru Hike: My Gear Essentials/Favorites
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Apache, welcome back!. I've followed your adventures since first you set foot on the AT. I think I see a triple crown in your future. Your DIY videos have inspired me to make all kinds of new gear, as well as getting me hanging, so thank you. You're quite a guy and the best on RUclips.
Joe, your gear reviews and updates are a great resource. Thanks for taking the time to share your expertise.
Been checking your channel everyday for an update on gear. Thanks for the video.
Congratulations. Your reviews are some of the best on RUclips. Look forward to them.
Amazing how great your gear looks post-hike. Thanks for this one and the whole hike. Enjoyed watching and learning.
Great to see how everything held up. I used your example, sources, vids, and Sketchup files, and made a tarp. I used green silnylon, red webbing, red grosgrain, red bungie, and red guylines. I call it the St. Nick and tell everyone it pitches as tight as Ebenezer Scrouge!
Thanx Joe for your videos. Iam preparing my 2016 pct thru-hike and it was just Nice to watch your journey!
Thanks "Joe"... Didn't know what to call you before this. I really enjoyed following your PCT hike on You Tube. Excellent job.
Great information. A big thanks for sharing this.
Darn tough socks are the best. And that lifetime guarantee is no joke.
In terms of rechargeable headlamps I totally agree. Black Diamond ReVolt is another good choice.
Cool that your spoon was the gear winner. :)
You should send this clip to all the gear manufacturers you mentioned. They would totally get off on hearing how their stuff held up.
Thanks again.
CDT !!!!! Very cool to hear you are considering the thru hike trifecta.
Thanks for sharing again, Joe. I've been focusing on clothing nowadays - weight, comfort, pack-ability, etc., so I'm very interested if you decide to put together a separate gear review for your clothing. I have the same stakes, pad, similar Darn Tough socks, a manufactured quilt, ULA Circuit pack (slightly heavier). Your videos from the PCT and AT have been helpful for my gear selection and I appreciate the time you've taken to create them. TC
Congratulations: I really enjoyed following your PCT hike.
Thanks for the post pct hike gear review it was very informative. I'm thinking of making my own quilt too, thats one gear that impress me much.
Thirsty for a quilt as versatile as that Joe! Congratulations man
You should write a book from all your experiences from the trail(s). Love the vids!
Thanks Joe, always look forward to your posts. also, a great buying gear and i think GoLite will get through their difficulties. thanks again, keep it up.
+Reece Runnels The Silver Ridge holds up amazingly well. I never had any issues with wear. The real issue, and one that will occur with any shirt, was staining and smelling from sweat. I see no way around this issue however. The Silver Ridge kept the sun off of me but also kept me cool. I would often hike in the desert with the long sleeves out to protect my skin and remain cool. In less sunny areas, I'd roll the sleeves up and use the shirt like a short sleeve. I'd recommend it for sure.
Thanks! I'll definitely pick one up and try it out.
Joe
@6:00 "GoLite went bankrupt". I used one of their packs for a 50 mile section hike of the JMT. The bottom wore through and the waist buckle broke. I contacted them about this and never got a response. That was the last gear I bought from them. Compare them to Mountain Hardwear who replaced at full value a five year old tent that developed lamination problems.
thank you for all your videos really great .
Awesome man!!! Can't wait to get back out there.
Thumbs up for the NeoAir XLite! It was one of my top 3 pieces of gear on my AT thru-hike last year.
+Stacey B
Made in USA
Alright I just went and bought that spoon. Better be amazing
Outstanding video. Thanks for sharing.
I just wanted to leave a tip in case anyone is watching your channel and wanting Darn Tough socks, some smaller local shops will give you a new pair if you turn in your socks and let them handle the return process. Just ask, especially if you're on a thru hike. Non corporate stores are happy to help with that kind of stuff typically.
Yup yup! Good advice.
Hey Joe, great video, thanks for taking the time to go back through your gear. I had a question about the Columbia Silver Ridge long sleeve shirt - how did that hold up on the trail? I've read a lot of positive reviews on it but also some stating excessive wear from straps...wanted to know what your thoughts were.
Joe, heard about you and literally just watched all 24 of your videos in a row of your hike on the PCT. Love love loved it. I took tons of notes on your pre-hike, mid-hike and after the hike gear and favorites. I do have a few questions for you i was left with. What is your trail name or at least on the PCT? Is it Apache like the tag on your pack? Why didn't you go with a solar charger? Was it the weight? You never said in your videos what date you started or finished, wondering how long it took you to complete it? I have friends that have that umbrella and I will definitely use it on my thru hike. Just wondering if it is difficult to hike always having to hold it and not be able to use your tracking poles? Is there a way to maybe attach it to a pack? I look forward to hearing back from you.
My trail name is Apache. The solar chargers are cool, but just not as efficient weight-wise as battery packs are. Plus, I often charge my devices at night, which is not possible with solar panels (unless they have a battery pack built in.) It took me around 5.5 months to complete the trail, I think the dates were April 20th to September 29th. I have seen people attach the umbrella to their packs with velcro and other assorted methods, but it just never quite works well. The wind tends to blow them around and, because the trail is constantly changing direction, keeping the sun off requires you to move the umbrella around a good bit. I didn't mind a little break from trekking poles. I'd switch hands every so often to avoid getting tired. Thanks for watching!
Yes CDT. I hope to hike most of Colorado's CDT next summer.
You're PCT videos look pretty incredible! I imagine you miss it already?
***** Every day...
Thank you for another great gear review. Your vids will help countless others get prepared. It's sad golite is going completely out of business. Loved their stuff and you're lucky to get one of those umbrellas. Maybe instead of GoLite brand there is a GoJoe brand in the future :) Keep up the good work!
Great video!
Thanks Joe. Another informative and fun review. Did you include much for 1st aid?
***** Not much, I based my kit on what I actually used on the AT (and included some essentials I didn't use). It consisted of: Ibuprofen, alcohol sterile wipes, one gauze pad, neosporin, anti-diarrhetic medicine, benadryl, and not much else.
hello! Thanks for all videos you have posted. Questions about the quilt...Which materials did you bought to sew it all together? Thank you!
+Joeana González I used argon fabric from dutchwaregear and 900 fp down from downlinens.
Joe. I am just starting backpacking and you have so many great videos. You have been super helpful. Since I have just been watching gear reviews and what to pack. I was just curious how long did the AT and the PCT take. How many zero days and miles/day? Thanks
6 months for the AT and about 5 for the PCT. I can't say for sure about zero days but I'd say it was high 20's for both, maybe more. AT miles per day were around 18, PCT miles per day were around 25.
It's nice to see that your gear held up well, and which pieces really stood out to you! I have the same pack, and I'm looking to get a pack cover for it, so I was wondering if you had one, and what size did you get? I tried one (I can't remember what size) but it was huge, even when I tightened it up.
I used a sea summit ultrasil pack cover size medium for Washington on the PCT. It's still heavier than I'd like (a little under 4 oz), but it's what I had access to. It seems to be pretty solid though and keeps out the rain. Here's a link to it: amzn.to/142bPvl
Joe Brewer Awesome, thanks man!
Hey Joe, Why did you not include your "selfie stick" in your favorite gear list. Seems to me you got some great use out of it in your videos. Anyway thanks much for sharing your videos. I thoroughly enjoyed them !
He used his trekking pole as a "selfie stick".
Hey Joe, I love your trail updates and gear recommendations. I have most of the gear I need save for a quilt, shoes, and backpack. I know you have a vid on the quilt and tarp you made. Where is the best place to get the granite gear vc crown 60? I was thinking of getting the Osprey Exos 48 for $150 but I think I'd rather have the granite gear. It seems more durable, and I'm kind of hard on gear. Also, do you know much about the Brooks Cascadia shoes vs La Sportiva Wildcats?
Actually, the other day I saw the Crown at my local REI. I'm not sure if this is a fluke or if they stock it now, but that may be a good option to check out. One thing to consider is what size hip belt you'll need on the pack. Most stores sell the pack with the medium size belt, however if you require a different size, some sites give you options for your hip belt size. I'd definitely recommend the pack. It was great on trail.
If you saw my review, you know I love the wildcats. There was a point on the AT where REI was out of wildcats so I tried out a pair of cascadias. They did not agree with my feet, and I quickly returned them for wildcats. That said, cascadias were by far the most common shoe I saw on the PCT. I'd say try them on at a store and go with whichever one feels the best there. Wildcats will definitely be a little more breathable though. Cascadias also didn't seem to last as long.
Joe Brewer awesome, thanks again
Great gear vid! Awesome that you made alot of your gear just the way you wanted. Very impressed with the puffy quilt! Also like the Apache tag on back of your pack. Quick question: how many nights could you have hammock camped if you had one? 50% or so?
Loner2012AT Hmm. This is a tough one. I think SoCal and the High Sierra are definitely out of the picture for hammocking. NorCal is where you could sort of start hammocking full time, but the issue up there is that many of the trees are snags/dead and could be lethal. Oregon and Washington are absolutely hammockable. I'd say 50% is a good number. Assuming you pick up your hammock somewhere in NorCal and use it through to Canada,
Thanks for a very detailed reply. Know you love the hammock so was suprised to see you on the ground but understand it's kinda tuff to find trees in the desert! lol. Plus you had your cowboy camping gear and tarp all figured out. Again - great vid and great job on the hike! Looking forward to the CDT!
Thanks for all your great videos, Joe. Excellent job. If you have the time, I'm curious to know what app you used to create the videos on your iPhone. Any particular likes/dislikes with the app?
I used the iMovie app to do all of my editing. Honestly, I'm not sure it can get much better than it is. It really is amazing how well it works and on a phone no less. For shooting the video, I used the filmic app. It is great too, as it gives you some advanced options (frame rate, quality, stabilizer, etc.) that the stock video cam does not. No complaints with either app.
Thanks!
Okay you win, I am buying the same spoon.
Was the xlite warm enough for the entire trail? I'm looking to thru hike the pct and am trying to find a good pad.
How long total did it take to hike the PCT(months)? When did you apply for permits and when did you depart from campo?
Apache, I do have two requests. First, after completing the PCT with ground dwelling gear, how did this stack up to the AT hanging high? Second, you've been threatening to make tree videos for some time. I think that this would be fascinating. Do you know anything about shrooms? Ok then, thanks.
Dear joe, Thanks for all your great gear reviews. Helps a lot. Big question. Did you wear your La Sportiva Wildcat 3.0 shoes the entire PCT (also in the Sierra's?) I love my wldcats and hope I can do the entire PCT on a few pairs. Thanks Tim, from Amsterdam
+Tim Voors Thanks for watching! My shoes are wildcat 1.0s I believe, but yes I did. If you love them, you can and should wear them for the whole PCT. I'd say you'd probably need 3 pairs to finish.
hey i noticed in your previous gear video that you picked up a vargo wood burning stove yet in this video it seems as though you switched to the canister stove. what are your thoughts on the vargo?
I very much like it. I intend to do a review on it eventually. To sum up: it works great, but will take a little more time at the end of the day to get going vs. a traditional stove. It's so easy to use though and uses so little fuel.
Thanks Joe.
Nice lawn
While on the trail did you store all your video footage on your iPhone? If so, what size storage does your phone have? If not, how do you handle storing videos? Thanks.
Unfortunately, despite having 32gb of storage, I still ran out of space very fast. I'd have to edit a video in town, upload it to youtube, and then delete everything to make space for the next batch of videos. Not ideal, but the iPhone won't allow you to export movies to an sd card, and computers were few and far between on trail.
Joe,
I may have missed this. What was the capacity of your pack in liters.
+dematson 60 Liters, though I almost never required that much space. 45-50 Liters is plenty.
Granitegear all has lifetime warranty..they will fix or replace any pack so that hole can be factory fixed or they will replace it.. my mom worked for granite gear in two harbors Mn for years. its the only packs i will buy. i been told to look at the crown 60 and also ive been eyeballing the blaze to use on the AT.i use an Alpine vapor pack and also have a chilaca day pack and a jalapeno large day pack or short weekend overnighters and then my immersion pack which is awesome use it for wet hiking since its roll top waterproof also for portaging in canoes or packrafts.. i think i can use my apline vapor on the AT though and save some $ the only thing it has i dont need is the crampon pad thats built in and the rubber ice axe straps idontthinkthey weight but a few ounces as the pack as a whole is only like 2. lbs 10 ounces i think my mom might just cut em off for me and then sew em back later than id pretty much have a little heavier duty version of the vapor trail..they dont make that or the alpine vapor anymore... i think the blaze is about as close as it comes..and then the crown 60.. if you ever come to hike any Alaska trails hit me up ill give you a place to crash and some food and hike with you if you want. we have some good shorter ones around here like crows pass trail 38 miles and ressurection pass trail and johnson pass trails..i dont think those are more than 70 miles or so..than there is the stampede trail also chirstopher mcandless died there in the bus.. also there are people who did a cross brooks range hikes mix hiking with pack rafting. i assume your next adventure is the CDT.. ive done the superior hiking trail but that is about it for long distance but ive climbe d alot of the cascade muntains you hikes right past like south sister, brokentop, mt hood and those areas i pretty much know very well
Thanks, good info! I'd love to make it to Alaska some day.
hit me up if you do for some trail magic and a place to crash and shower if you need
Joe, what model is the Granite Gear Compression Sack? Thank you!
nuamino It's a Granite Gear Air Compressor compression sack. Size M (16L).
What kind of a mapping system did you use on your phone? Was it just the map app that came with the phone or a separate one?
It was a separate one known as Guthook's PCT app. It featured topo maps, gps nav, points of interest and an elevation profile. Best of all it could be used when out of cell signal range. I'd highly recommend it. It is specific to the PCT, however I do know Guthook has guides for other popular trails.
Sounds awesome! Thank you.
Thanks for the gear review. What did Biophthera come from? Not saying anything bad about your name but I like Biophthera for the channel name. It had an air of mystery about it and it was fun to wonder what your name was and discover it by reading comments.
Gordon Dean I just made it up when I first created this account. No real meaning unfortunately.
Did you ever run into problems with ticks and mosquitoes? I've been wondering how they can be avoided (obviously not entirely).
I never had a tick on the PCT, but there are some out there apparently. Mosquitos were horrible for me just north of Yosemite but rarely anywhere else. I combated them with a 3 oz mosquito net from Sea To Summit for sleeping and by never stopping for a break when I was in low/wet valleys. Generally exposed and windy areas had much fewer mosquitos. I know many people swear by DEET, and it is certainly effective for a while, but I just don't want to risk putting it on my skin or melting some of my plastic gear with it. Some people opt for a bug net suit, but I feel this is overkill.
how did you replace the hiking poles tips?
JewishAdventurer I purchased them at an outfitter and the outfitter removed the old ones and slid the new ones on. It's not too hard to do though, the hardest part is sliding the old ones off (especially if they are glued).
Do you have an AT video?
Thanks
Warren Davidson I do! I've got an entire series that I shot on the AT, including a video on the gear I started with and another video (similar to this one) about my favorite AT gear: AT Thru Hike: My Gear Essentials/Favorites
What about a bear canister?
I carried one when I had to but it was certainly not among my favorite gear 😁
@@BackcountryBanter well living in California I'll guess I'll get use to it. I pulled the trigger and purchased the QGQ Bandit.
What is the name of the Quilt
+Steffen Schmitt This is a DIY quilt that I made myself. Enlightened Equipment sells great quilts though if you are searching for a good brand.
I have enjoyed several of your videos and it’s nice to see you use your real name; bioptheria sounds like some kind of exotic disease. lol
Hey Joe; My great grandmother was a Brewer. Hmm
Go Joe!
GoLite filed for Chapter 11 which means reorganization, not going out of business.
So essentially most of your gear you bought at the salvation army! Lol! Horrendous!