43:44 Ya, nobody edited that out 😊. No big deal. You're outdoors, but not in the great wide open. We get it. Love the content Bear hunts especially. And bears coming in on you without you knowing?... even better!!! 😆
Thank you for the great video on pack breakdown. I went on a 5 day pack hunting in the alpines for the first time and my pack weighed in at 65 lbs and my buddy's pack weighed in at 75 lbs. We had a blast and learned alot about late Fall season alpine hunting. We are still working on upgrading our own gear to reduce weight as much as possible as long as the performance on each item meets our own requirements. This video has helped me look into some things that I can upgrade to for my packs weight reduction and comfortability in all weather elements. Huge fan from BC, Canada. Cheers!
You guys are absolute fucking tanks, carrying that much weight and trekking that many miles, climbing thousands of feet in elevation. The discipline yall have to stay in peak shape year round is inspiring.
Mittens are a must; Kuiu Northstar Glove were not warm enough at 8200ft at 15 degrees. Had to use hot packs to keep fingers warm. Mittens are a must for me next year 👍🏻😃
I’m hearing great reviews for the first lite GRIZZLY 2.0 TRIGGER MITT. Solid reviews on warmth and function. Anyone have these or the BROOKS DOWN GLASSING MITT? Thanks!
Hey Gritty, do you have issues with your gaiters trapping moisture from your boots and getting a lot of sweat buildup in your socks and upper boot? I used the Kryptek Petra gaiters a few times and found that I am trapping moisture inside, to the point where I just dont wear them because it doesn't seem worth having them. I also have super sweaty feet like you. Do your peax breathe well? Thanks for the Origin review, can wait to try their stuff, I do my best to buy AMERICAN MADE,
Great breakdown! Thanks for the Origin review. That's the best feedback I've heard. I believe in what they are doing and want to support them as long as their gear is worth it.
Excellent breakdown on multiple things; from what pack weights to expect while on expedition hunts, including systems for water and food to some great new truly American 🇺🇸 made and sourced clothing in the Origin Maine gear. I have seen Michael Merrill talk about them on IG, they even make blue jeans 👖 and boots. Thankfully they are not out of the price range of many of the other higher quality brands. Peax should make bipods, tripods and shooting sticks as well as what they already are making. You forgot to mention that Locals is another way to support you all. Hopefully 🙏 when season is over there will be more Live Q&As. Always enjoyed those
If you’re in non stop knee deep snow what’s your pant and gaiter setup. Northern Minnesota we have deep snow during rifle and muzzleloader seasons and it seems impossible to stay warm and dry without going to really heavy snow pants. Any ideas?
Great video fellas! Always so informative. Best hunting videos out there!! What are you using to hook your trekking poles together and use as shooting sticks? I saw you use them in Alaska and I have been trying to find it since.
The top of your feet has your veins which returns the blood to your heart. So wearing the footbed pads the way you do, will allow your heart to circulate warmer blood to your entire body and with 30 seconds you will start feeling warmer. And works even better with the hands. Good stuff👍
I’m thankful that your pack weight vid isn’t a drinking game. If I had to drink every time you say something “weighs nothing,” I would be smashed! Lol. I’ll be standing by, waiting for the next video. Take care.
You could probably reduce the total weight of your clothing if you want to try a few things: 1. Your layering system is missing a layer - the outermost wind-proof layer, when you stop moving and put on your puffy insulating layer. By adding a lightweight (many are about 6 oz) wind shirt you could likely eliminate the vest and use a lighter puffy. Puffy jackets/vests and wool are not very wind resistant so you can lose a lot of heat to convective transfer if you don't have an outer layer to block the wind. Same goes for the pants whenever you are using puffy pants. 2. The Mountain Ops baselayer top looks pretty thick/heavy and has a hood. You could use a lighter baselayer top like a thinner t-shirt. Merino is very good for moisture management and great for controlling odor but some of the new synthetics are just as good at both. The purpose of the baselayer is to move moisture, so thinner is better. Since you wear another (insulating) layer(s) on top of it, let those layer(s) keep you warm. Also, the hood is redundant with the hood on the layer you wear over it. 3. The Origin hoody is redundant, although you said it is nice to be able to put on a dry shirt... maybe substitute a smaller/lighter baselayer t-shirt to change into. 4. Several of your tops have hoods. You may be able to substitute a warm hat and be warmer with less weight overall. Even though none of these substitutions result in a big reduction individually, in total you could realistically reduce weight by 1 pound or more.
Great Info, Brian! Always informative and I always come away with new ideas. Also, been meaning to ask - have you ever used any of the Kuiu packs. Love to get your thoughts there. (Oh, fyi..., 3L of water is about 6.5 lbs. ;-) )
I’ve found that as I attempt to reduce the food weight, I have to increase the water weight for hydration of the food… so, unless you just don’t eat. There is definitely a point where it “breaks even”.
The segment on gloves made me wonder if you ever looked into the down mittens by Kuiu? I know you’re a big fan of their down gear. I’m looking at getting a pair myself for late season hunts. I appreciate the weight breakdown on that level really makes me feel like I need to lighten up my kit. Nice work! 🍻
1 liter is 2.2 pounds. So that’s 6.6 pounds per 3 liters. Those hydro packs work great! I carry 17 liters down here in Arizona. Great video! I carried 2200 calories and walked 51 miles over 6 days and it was perfect. I about died with my pack being almost 100 lbs 😅
Great info and learned a bit on troubleshooting some of the uncomfortable situations I've experienced in the backcountry. Never fun when hour either wet or cold. Also I pack too much and this tutorial will help me slim down my weight. 👍
I use the wool jacket on the outside and keep the puffy covered as under layer. Puffy wouldn’t last a season in the woods of the Northeast. Great videos. Keep them coming.
So, considering the theory that weight is relative to strength, when u begin to feel comfortable training with 100-110lb pack weight. When ur on the mountain will 20 pounds make much of a difference?
43:44
Ya, nobody edited that out 😊.
No big deal. You're outdoors, but not in the great wide open. We get it. Love the content
Bear hunts especially. And bears coming in on you without you knowing?... even better!!! 😆
I enjoyed the level of detail you went into on things such as hand/foot warmers and their various applications.
Thank you for the great video on pack breakdown. I went on a 5 day pack hunting in the alpines for the first time and my pack weighed in at 65 lbs and my buddy's pack weighed in at 75 lbs. We had a blast and learned alot about late Fall season alpine hunting. We are still working on upgrading our own gear to reduce weight as much as possible as long as the performance on each item meets our own requirements. This video has helped me look into some things that I can upgrade to for my packs weight reduction and comfortability in all weather elements.
Huge fan from BC, Canada.
Cheers!
Bullets are Barnes 185 TTSX. Nice set up.
We have been really liking how the 225gr shoot.
You guys are absolute fucking tanks, carrying that much weight and trekking that many miles, climbing thousands of feet in elevation. The discipline yall have to stay in peak shape year round is inspiring.
Mittens are a must; Kuiu Northstar Glove were not warm enough at 8200ft at 15 degrees. Had to use hot packs to keep fingers warm. Mittens are a must for me next year 👍🏻😃
I’m hearing great reviews for the first lite GRIZZLY 2.0 TRIGGER MITT. Solid reviews on warmth and function. Anyone have these or the BROOKS DOWN GLASSING MITT? Thanks!
I’ve been using the Kuiu glassing glommit for a few years now and absolutely love them
Great episode and an in-depth look at what weight actually is. Food water etc. Excellent way to look at the "cost" for gear.
Nate
Amen on manufacturing and great video
The love of America is amazing
Hey Gritty, do you have issues with your gaiters trapping moisture from your boots and getting a lot of sweat buildup in your socks and upper boot? I used the Kryptek Petra gaiters a few times and found that I am trapping moisture inside, to the point where I just dont wear them because it doesn't seem worth having them. I also have super sweaty feet like you. Do your peax breathe well? Thanks for the Origin review, can wait to try their stuff, I do my best to buy AMERICAN MADE,
Kuiu does make merino bottoms that are full zip on the sides. No need to remove boots...they are great. I believe several other companies do as well.
The zipper doesnt rub? Also that seems like a bit of extra weight
Great breakdown! Thanks for the Origin review. That's the best feedback I've heard. I believe in what they are doing and want to support them as long as their gear is worth it.
I have been spraying my kutana with the grangers dwr and they continue to shed water very well. My favorite hunting pant too.
Excellent breakdown on multiple things; from what pack weights to expect while on expedition hunts, including systems for water and food to some great new truly American 🇺🇸 made and sourced clothing in the Origin Maine gear. I have seen Michael Merrill talk about them on IG, they even make blue jeans 👖 and boots. Thankfully they are not out of the price range of many of the other higher quality brands.
Peax should make bipods, tripods and shooting sticks as well as what they already are making.
You forgot to mention that Locals is another way to support you all. Hopefully 🙏 when season is over there will be more Live Q&As. Always enjoyed those
Let’s see the tent!
Great stuff as always!!!!! KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!!!!
If you’re in non stop knee deep snow what’s your pant and gaiter setup. Northern Minnesota we have deep snow during rifle and muzzleloader seasons and it seems impossible to stay warm and dry without going to really heavy snow pants. Any ideas?
When you pack out the skull, do you clean out the brain?
Great video fellas! Always so informative. Best hunting videos out there!! What are you using to hook your trekking poles together and use as shooting sticks? I saw you use them in Alaska and I have been trying to find it since.
We use the Quick-StiX from Wiser Precision.
always good info...thank you!... good luck!
The top of your feet has your veins which returns the blood to your heart. So wearing the footbed pads the way you do, will allow your heart to circulate warmer blood to your entire body and with 30 seconds you will start feeling warmer. And works even better with the hands.
Good stuff👍
Kuiu Northstar glommits are sweet for cold ass hunts.
I’m thankful that your pack weight vid isn’t a drinking game. If I had to drink every time you say something “weighs nothing,” I would be smashed! Lol.
I’ll be standing by, waiting for the next video. Take care.
You could probably reduce the total weight of your clothing if you want to try a few things:
1. Your layering system is missing a layer - the outermost wind-proof layer, when you stop moving and put on your puffy insulating layer. By adding a lightweight (many are about 6 oz) wind shirt you could likely eliminate the vest and use a lighter puffy. Puffy jackets/vests and wool are not very wind resistant so you can lose a lot of heat to convective transfer if you don't have an outer layer to block the wind. Same goes for the pants whenever you are using puffy pants.
2. The Mountain Ops baselayer top looks pretty thick/heavy and has a hood. You could use a lighter baselayer top like a thinner t-shirt. Merino is very good for moisture management and great for controlling odor but some of the new synthetics are just as good at both. The purpose of the baselayer is to move moisture, so thinner is better. Since you wear another (insulating) layer(s) on top of it, let those layer(s) keep you warm. Also, the hood is redundant with the hood on the layer you wear over it.
3. The Origin hoody is redundant, although you said it is nice to be able to put on a dry shirt... maybe substitute a smaller/lighter baselayer t-shirt to change into.
4. Several of your tops have hoods. You may be able to substitute a warm hat and be warmer with less weight overall.
Even though none of these substitutions result in a big reduction individually, in total you could realistically reduce weight by 1 pound or more.
Great Info, Brian! Always informative and I always come away with new ideas. Also, been meaning to ask - have you ever used any of the Kuiu packs. Love to get your thoughts there. (Oh, fyi..., 3L of water is about 6.5 lbs. ;-) )
I've always heard mittens are warmer...
Thanks, a lot of good ideas here.
Appreciate this video. Very informative 👏 👌
I’ve found that as I attempt to reduce the food weight, I have to increase the water weight for hydration of the food… so, unless you just don’t eat. There is definitely a point where it “breaks even”.
What sleeping bag do you use on these hunts?
I have the Marmot Never Summer 0 degree and I feel like I should use something that weighs less.
The segment on gloves made me wonder if you ever looked into the down mittens by Kuiu? I know you’re a big fan of their down gear. I’m looking at getting a pair myself for late season hunts. I appreciate the weight breakdown on that level really makes me feel like I need to lighten up my kit. Nice work! 🍻
The KUIU mittens I have are not very good. The Sitka mittens are way better.
Going to the Origin site now. Thanx Brian
1 liter is 2.2 pounds. So that’s 6.6 pounds per 3 liters. Those hydro packs work great! I carry 17 liters down here in Arizona. Great video! I carried 2200 calories and walked 51 miles over 6 days and it was perfect. I about died with my pack being almost 100 lbs 😅
Holy smokes you’re a pipe hitter 👍
@@bobtosi9346 haha just sore
@@annaravenhand5536 they know what they’re talking about. They’re content is great
@@annaravenhand5536 May God bless you richly
like the wool jacket 👍🏻
Great info and learned a bit on troubleshooting some of the uncomfortable situations I've experienced in the backcountry. Never fun when hour either wet or cold. Also I pack too much and this tutorial will help me slim down my weight. 👍
I use the wool jacket on the outside and keep the puffy covered as under layer. Puffy wouldn’t last a season in the woods of the Northeast. Great videos. Keep them coming.
You shouldn’t hike with a down puffy underneath another outer layer because if down gets wet from sweat it loses its insulating properties.
@@BacktotheOutdoors Depends on his outer layer and the temps
So, considering the theory that weight is relative to strength, when u begin to feel comfortable training with 100-110lb pack weight. When ur on the mountain will 20 pounds make much of a difference?
100 lb pack weight is never comfortable. 20 lbs is a massive difference.
Great info!
Kuiu, First lite, and MTN Ops all make the zip off long Johns. I’m sure others make them also.
Huge Kuiu guy, don’t buy their zip offs though. They aren’t very warm and not quite long enough as they intended
I've been satisfied with my Firstlite zip offs. Stone Glacier makes a set as well
I’m just jumping back into watching this feller, what happened to the kifaru packs? They fell out?
There are just better options out there that carry weight much better.
@@GrittyGearAndPodcast fair enough! Just curious!
8 pounds per gallon.
8.34 sorry, I'm in the water industry 😅. ✌️
👍
@@robertcerda92 Yeah I roughly think... 4L =1/Gallon- 8.3lbs. airplane fuel 6.8lbs
@@kee7678 3.78 liters per gallon
They are not carrying 3 gallons of water at any point in their trip...
Origin! Love the USA option!
A litre of water weighs 1 kg or 2.2 lbs. 3 litres, 6.6 lbs.
6.6 + the container = 8lbs👍🏼
Is that including Camera gear?
Brian did you see marsupials new handwarmer muff? Looks awesome.
Zip off thermals! Mtn ops base layers are perfect.
What solar panel are the Gritty Boy loving?
Ryno Tuff solar panel 👍🏼
I’d like to hear your opinion on the EXO
A liter of water weighs 2.2lbs 3 liters is 6.6
So your water bag weighs 1.4??
! gallon of water weighs 8.33 pounds
Thanx
Got here first no way 😂👊🏻
@briancall you really should hook up with Jocko Willink
1 L is about 2.2 lbs I think 🤔