PCT 2023 POST HIKE GEAR REVIEW

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  • Опубликовано: 29 ноя 2024

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  • @suzanneng5326
    @suzanneng5326 9 месяцев назад

    This was super informational! Thank you Marmalade.

  • @johnarmstrong4053
    @johnarmstrong4053 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the great video

  • @wolfeadventures
    @wolfeadventures Год назад +1

    Awesome! I really dig your post trip gear videos. I appreciate how thorough this one was. 👌🏻👌🏻

    • @MarmaladeOutdoors
      @MarmaladeOutdoors  Год назад +1

      Thanks brotha, I feel hear reviews after you’ve used everything is much more educational than just buying stuff before you start.

    • @wolfeadventures
      @wolfeadventures Год назад

      @@MarmaladeOutdoors so true!

  • @Ericidryfly
    @Ericidryfly Год назад +2

    Nice review buddy. Nalgene pee bottle is a game changer. 😊😊😊

  • @anitasimmons3599
    @anitasimmons3599 Год назад +2

    Thank you for taking the time to create this video. People probably think we all go through a boot camp for PCT backpacking gear... My gear load out is almost the same, but skirt instead of shorts and 2 underwear, ( important for women), a down balaclava, and a FUD, ( Female urinary device). I take a stove and Iodine water purification in case something happens my filter. Lastly I carry wool or silk base layer depending on the season. Altra has definitely changed something on their shoes, but I have not found any others that are better of me yet. My sit pad is a cut down mylar on 1/16" white closed cell foam that was a sun shade for a full sized pickup truck I drove for work, it weighs less than one of those nice sit pads and was something I had already. Your base weight is really low for a person of your stature. Mine is about the same but I carry 10,000 mA, less battery and still have a functioning Suntastic S5, that I use in my vehicle travels as well. Being verticality challenged my tent, bivy, ground sheet combination is lighter than most at 18.5 oz. I really would love to purchase a 10* quilt to replace my old 20* GoLite, but my old one will have to do for now. Hay it works great in a vehicle though and I have had it since 2011 and it still looks new. I am on my 4th backpack and still have about 1100miles to finish the PCT. Because they have great female specific backpacks, my current backpack is the Osprey Eja 58L even though I don't need 58L. It was the only female backpack I can get the bear vault 500 horizontally in the center of the pack, when I have to carry a bear canister. Thank you for taking the time to put together this video and links for the gear you use. I have really enjoyed all your content. Thank you again for putting your self out there.

    • @MarmaladeOutdoors
      @MarmaladeOutdoors  Год назад +1

      Wow thanks for such a great message. We do seem to have a lot of the same stuff and ideas on gear. Yes I try and tell everyone it’s truly difficult to get super light overall for me being a big guys. My tent, clothes, quilt, most things are much larger and heavier than other people. Carrying 3 10,000 mAh batteries to vlog doesn’t help either lol. I’ve mostly saved a lot of weight by knowing what not to bring. For me that’s the secret. Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @ParallelCamper
    @ParallelCamper Год назад +2

    Always interesting to see what's in the pack and how it's organized. Thanks!

    • @MarmaladeOutdoors
      @MarmaladeOutdoors  Год назад +2

      Hey thanks and yeah there is no perfect or right set up but I always use too and still watch gear setups to get new ideas on gear. Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @memathews
    @memathews Год назад +2

    Wow, I watched all 45 minutes never expecting to see the whole video. I mean, I thought I knew what you carry and how you use it, but you've made changes since our short hike together and i still found a couple of ideas i had not considered.
    One solid thought here is that power clothing needs to be variable according to region, season, and weather. Here in the PNW I carry/wear rain pants most of the year for warmth and wet conditions. My summer season rainjacket is a poncho, which also covers my pack, and in winter I wear atrue rainjacket, but on some trails I also carry an umbrella. All the rest of my clothing adjusts for temperature.
    Thanks for covering your selections and how you use them. I'm sure it's a pain covering this, but sharing helps is all.

    • @MarmaladeOutdoors
      @MarmaladeOutdoors  Год назад +1

      Thanks for sitting through that whole thing my friend lol. Yeah not only do I use and try a few new things each year but definitely considerations should be made for as you said regions, weather and conditions. Each trip and year I try new and different things and learn from it. I learned I don’t want to go no cook anymore on any significant length hike. Also it’s beneficial to eat or drink warm things for dinner to help stay warm before going to sleep. It is for me anyways. What things had you not considered?

    • @memathews
      @memathews Год назад

      @@MarmaladeOutdoors Things I had not considered: Wearing a sun shirt; I still wear a button up UPF shirt, but I like the cooling air under my broad brim hat, maybe the sun shirt would cover that need as you point out. Cleaning as much as you do on the trail: even though I am out only a day or two, cleaning up would be nice and the process you describe sounds like it might work really well for me (yeah, I'm pretty stinky in just a couple of trail days--haha). Using a smaller, separate snack bag: Having the smaller bag would prevent me from forgetting to eat all day, especially while hiking between breakfast and dinner, I really slow down by not snacking enough during the day.

  • @TheHikingChick1
    @TheHikingChick1 Год назад +2

    I've become such a gear nerd, so I can always watch another gear video.😁 I usually pick up new tips and tricks like your water scooper. I still need to figure the nightime pee thing. I usually just get out of the tent and look at the stars, but it sure would be nice to have that option. Not quite as easy for us gals.😉

    • @MarmaladeOutdoors
      @MarmaladeOutdoors  Год назад

      Lol I’m the same way, really enjoy watching gear videos. Yeah the scoop is actually very important and makes your life out there a lot easier. If people don’t have one with them they can even use a ziplock bag the same way. Yeah the peeing thing is difficult for woman. So glad I don’t have to deal with that. Have you seen a decent solution for it yet ?

    • @TheHikingChick1
      @TheHikingChick1 Год назад +1

      @@MarmaladeOutdoors there's some options out there....

  • @robertcapistrano8594
    @robertcapistrano8594 Год назад +1

    Thanks, Marmalade. 3 questions: What was your base weight; what brand/size bear cannister did you use thru the Sierra; did you cold soak the whole 900 miles (you didn't mention a stove)? Take care.

    • @MarmaladeOutdoors
      @MarmaladeOutdoors  Год назад

      Thanks for the great questions. I’ll answer in an upcoming Q & A video so keep an eye out. Cheers

  • @AsaCosby
    @AsaCosby Год назад

    You pulled your quilt out from the bottom , do you use a stuff sack or just stuff it in the bottom of your pack

  • @expatadventureturkey9324
    @expatadventureturkey9324 10 месяцев назад

    Any thoughts on the Bedrock slimmer sandals are camp shoes and in town shoes, gives a chance for your trail shoes to dry or air out ? Thanks in advance 🤙🏽

  • @SteffenThomsen
    @SteffenThomsen Год назад +1

    Your amazon link in the description doesn't work for me.

    • @MarmaladeOutdoors
      @MarmaladeOutdoors  Год назад +2

      Thanks so much, I think it has my old link so I’ll change it here in a bit today. I’ll let you know when it’s fixed. Thanks and sorry about that.

    • @MarmaladeOutdoors
      @MarmaladeOutdoors  Год назад +1

      Hey Steffen, I tried the link and it works perfectly. You might try a different browser? Maybe it’s because you’re in a different country? I’m not very technical so it’s hard for me to tell you why it didn’t work but try it some more but with a different browser? Cheers

    • @SteffenThomsen
      @SteffenThomsen Год назад +2

      I just tried it on my phone and it works. It didn't work on my computer.

  • @cameroncraig3921
    @cameroncraig3921 Год назад +1

    Why 2 nitecore 10mah, not 1 20mah

    • @MarmaladeOutdoors
      @MarmaladeOutdoors  Год назад +4

      Great question. I always carried a 20,000 mAh battery before in all my previous years of Hiking then eventually realized that it took way way way too long to charge in towns. Also when I went to two 10,000 mAh batteries it’s not only faster to charge, but the total weight of the two were lighter than one 20,000 mAh battery, so they’re physically a little smaller, and is faster to charge two 10s and lighter and smaller. It really worked out well this year.