Cottage Industry Gear That's Flipped How I Backpack on it's Head Thanks to Dan Becker
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- Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2022
- Gear in this video:
Durston X-Mid: bit.ly/3TCQdi3
Zenbivy Light bed: bit.ly/3E86R3r
Cookpot: bit.ly/3hmPrIK
Stove: bit.ly/3zZoC3O
Spork: bit.ly/3UCn7QU
Dry bag: bit.ly/3hswxjy
Water hauling: bit.ly/3TmPFwC
camp stool: bit.ly/3NPtRIY
Water filter: bit.ly/3EdMenS
Sleeping mattress: bit.ly/3tfGa82
Backpack: bit.ly/3VMmO7J
Puffy Jacket: bit.ly/3usBLiu
Fleece mid-layer: bit.ly/3urIXLW
Hiking pants: bit.ly/3TFP5ui
Hiking boots/footwear: bit.ly/3tz1YLU
Headlamp: bit.ly/3E9xBRa
I set off for a three day backpacking trip with Dan Becker in the Sawtooth mountains of Idaho. Not only was it an incredible hike into the backcountry, I used all new gear, a new tent, new sleeping bag, new hiking shoes, and more. I may never backpack the same way again.
My other favorite camp gear:
Backpack: bit.ly/3VMmO7J
Sleeping Bag: bit.ly/3JTea1h
Sleeping pad/mattress: bit.ly/3QMETz1
Satellite Communicator: bit.ly/3HvEqMQ
Camp Stove: bit.ly/34mBc06
Cook pot: bit.ly/3tdCZ23
Freeze dried Food: pinnaclefoods.co/
Headlamp: bit.ly/3Hon0F4
Footwear: bit.ly/3geWDWS
Hiking Socks: bit.ly/3VDYGU3
Rain Jacket: bit.ly/3JGoOYU
Fleece Mid-layer | ALL-PACA Fleece Hoodie: bit.ly/3HCrpAN
Down Puffy Jacket (warm!): bit.ly/32Jn5Sb
Down Puffy Jacket (lightweight):
Gloves | Hestra Bike Ergo Grip Glove: amzn.to/3pCuGu2
Water filter: bit.ly/3EdMenS
Water hauling: bit.ly/3Y5UZbE
Camp Pillow: bit.ly/34n4749
Trekking Poles: bit.ly/3UwSls9
NOTE: These are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you, but it's a great way to show your support. Thanks!
Special thanks to
Mystery Ranch: www.mysteryranch.com/
Wiley X: www.wileyx.com/
Cotopaxi: www.cotopaxi.com/
Casio: www.casio.com/
WearFirst: shopwearfirst.com/
RapidPure: www.rapidpurewater.com/
Ledlenser: ledlenser.com/
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One of the BEST backpacking trips I’ve been on! And the summit was so great!!
Congratulations Dan. Way to conquer those fears. Good thing it only cost you an XMID tent
You are so brave
I'm proud of you Dan 🔥
Nice one buddy
Glad you had fun in our mountains! Been through them my whole life
We hope you two continue to partner on videos. They are fun because you two compliment each others style. You didn't disappoint...you were man enough to swim in a cold mountain lake and Dan made it to the top and back!!!
And keep bringing Emmett along as well.
Dan and I like making videos together so yeah, I think it'll happen again!
Emmett having to shotgun a beer at the start is the most Wisconsin thing I've seen today. I have really enjoyed your collaborations. Good stuff. Also fun to have watched Dan's video from this trip and see the difference.
haha yeah, that moment caught me off guard!
This place looks so beautiful. I would just camp next to that alpine lake for a week. Sawtooth Mountains added to my bucket list. Thanks for the video!
Eric
Great job on getting Dan over that peak. And it's very nice of Dan to thank you with that XMID tent for helping him.
Haha right? It was the least he could do.
I appreciate both you and Dan, because I just started backpacking this year. I’m approaching 50, so not your typical demographic, but you and Dan have helped me get better informed. Also, I solo backpack, and as a woman I really want to be set up with the best situation/gear/plan as possible for safety. Thanks for showing the X-Mid 1P because that’s what I’d like to get for the weather durability. Keep up the great work, Gentlemen! :)
So glad to hear this! I don't know what my typical demographic is but I think you'd be surprised at how many people of your age are here and learning to backpack independently. Dan and I love helping everyone gain skills and confidence to get out there!
@@BackpackingTV yup. I started backpacking 4 years ago at age 66 and have now hiked about 385 miles of the Appalachian Trail in sections, mostly backpacking and a few day hikes. I'm a late 🏵️bloomer🏵️!
I’m 51 and we’re probably right in the middle of the demographic.
Best wishes from Scotland gentlemen. Slàinte. 🥃
I'm guessing there are more late-40s to early-50s people here that are exploring backpacking for the first time. I'm one of them. It's at this age that free time starts opening up for many people. When I was younger, I was into family camping with my wife and kids. Now that I'm older, those days are gone. Kids are gone, the camper is gone, and I suddenly have extra time. Backpacking is something that I'm finally getting into. I'll just be a weekend warrior, but I love being able to beat nature: stay warm, even when it's cold out; stay dry, even when it rains; stay well fed, even when there's no natural sources of food; drink clean water from a dirty stream; and so on.
Totally awesome, you two are a blast to watch!!
Love the videos you two do!!!! Very entertaining and I always learn a lot!!!
I love it! two of my favorites together. You guys feed off each other well. Keep doing it.
Another epic video from the Deadly Duo!
Way to go Dan! I like your videos w both of you too! Thx for sharing! 🥾🥾😎
I agree. It's so beautiful it's criminal...thanks!
Love the videos with you and Dan. Great personalities and always enjoyable videos to watch!
I appreciate that! Another trip is in the works!
Great video! I love this trio, Eric, Dan and Emmett!
We have fun together that's for sure!
What a great trip! Thanks for taking us along with.
you're very welcome!
instant sub, great vibes throughout the whole video. would love to see you and dan more
Nice Review, Nice Video and fantastic videography. Thanks @Adventures with Willem
Love my Zen Bivy! Best set up ever!
Just got my x mid 2 and i LOVE IT
Congratulations on your 1st peak Dan!! There’s not much better than a 1st like that in the backcountry.
I loved that video so much !
Congrats DB you are a amazing warrior !
The quality of those pictures man … this is so enjoyable to watch !
Beautiful work !
Keep it up Eric !
You are awesome :)
thank you! Dan crushed it! I'm working on getting the channel more cinematic. Glad you like it!
Way 2 go Dan and Dan...... and Emmit :) Absolutely beautiful location!
I've been watching both your channels for some time, great work! You just showcased my season closer every year. It's spectacular!
thank you so much!
Great video as always, also very nice to see cute and lovely Emmett 🥰
He's a wonderful person!
Big fun! Nice job!
Great Collab, good gear, delicious food, and wonderful scenery. Looks like the perfect mix for an incredible adventure ;)
thank you! It was an epic trip!
I think I have to add this place to my bucket list. That flat calm lake is insanely beautiful! Just gobsmacked!
yeah it's ridiculously beautiful here!
Wow stunning area!!!😍
New item on my bucket list: Go backpacking with Dan and Eric!
This is so beautiful it hardly looks real. Thank you for sharing 👍🏼
Thank you! Idaho is stunning!
Finding someone that you are compatible with isn’t easy, glad to see that the twos (really 3 w/Emmet) of youz had a nice time.
Yeah we have fun!
Great content as always. Glad you helped Dan reach his first peak, baby scoots down is much cooler than baby steps up lol
I really like the direction this channel is heading. Hope Nat Geo picks you up for a series.
Thanks Ryan! I appreciate that!
It cool to see two of the greats hanging out on the mountains of free! I hope you both continue to collaborate on these. Makes me want to get off of my office chair and actually walk to the fridge upstairs to get a glass of water, instead of yelling myself hoarse for my son to grab one for me. Well done!
haha thanks! Yeah we'll keep making fun videos whenever we can meet up for an adventure!
This is awesome!!!
Wow it looks amazing there man
Outstanding guys 🎉
thank you!
"One of them words." "Knarly".
At least there are no bees.
--Great pictures of the terrain.
I didn't mean to actually say it again.....
Nice color grading on this video. Great job.
It is an inspiring story, and I will use Sawyer products from now on!
Glad to hear it!
All of this is so good!
Thank you friend!
Nice job Jerry. I hope the roadrunner is next!
Cool video dudes 🏔️⛺️🏔️⛺️🏔️🏕️⛺️🏔️🗻⛺️🏕️
This is an epic "how-you-do" video! 👋🇨🇦
thank you!
I love the video, the way it is made, mesmerizing and very personal. I couldn't believe it was Dan's first mountain, I thought you were joking, not too ridicule anything or anyone but I always thought hiking is about climbing peaks and with Dan's hiking experience I would assume, he has hundreds of those under his belt, cheers from Carpathians
Thanks Jan! I think it depends on where you're from. Dan is from Wisconsin where there are no mountains. Despite his hiking background, summiting peaks is new. Glad you liked the video!
Loved the Starship Troopers style commercial! 😂
haha, it just felt right.
The Guide and the Gear-head! You two are an unlikely pair to go backpacking together, but I really enjoy the videos! I'm an older female backpacker who just started going solo, so the journey to branching out and expanding horizons (like Dan does) is very relatable. It's fun that you mix in some gear commentary as well. I too love the Zenbivy Light Bed, though I wish I'd gotten the (25x77") 10degree ( they only had the 25deg when I ordered). It's the most comfortable sleep I've had in the backcountry. Note: I wouldn't recommend a 20x72" sheet, because I'll never go back to narrow sleeping pads!).
yeah I'm kind of over narrow pads too! It's a tiny bit bulky but I love the extra wide and long sleep system. And thanks! We have fun making videos together!
@@BackpackingTV When packing up in the morning, I leave it basically in one piece (sheet plus quilt) and stuff into the Zenbivy compression sack. I don't find it that bulky once compressed. Maybe you don't approve of compression though, which I understand.
... Awesome scenic trail and location ... Incredible views from the summit and of course the mirror image on the water ..
.. I am aware not everyone has the same hobbies and interests but don't understand putting in the effort to two amazing lakes and not fish ... although the outing would be twice as long ... but the shore lunch would be memorable ... Thanks for Sharing ... ...Stay Safe ...
I totally get it! It's always tantalizing to also fish, but then I wouldn't be making videos I suppose. It's hard to not just play all the time when I'm also shooting!
@@BackpackingTV ... Tripod ...
You two are very entertaining. By they do I want to push people from a cliff 😂. Keep them videos coming.
Great video
thank you!
My girl loves to match everything she got me into it good video guys
gotta look good out there!
I've owned an X-Mid 1 from the first batch, and I've found the easiest setup (IMO) is to keep the inner and outer separated. Set up the outer, then clip in the inner once the outer is all set up. Also keeps the inner a bit cleaner when packing. Also, if it's raining, having just the outer to deal with makes for lightning fast setup. You can stuff the inner down in your pack wherever you want, and keep the outer in an outer pocket (like that of the Granite Gear Blaze 60, which I love) especially if it's dirty. I don't use the stuff sack, to me it's just extra work.
Sawtooth Lake is one of the most beautiful in all the western US, IMO. Thanks for sharing this!
Add four foot guylines to the corners of the X-Mid. It will give you a lot more options for pitching. I've pitched it on rock surfaces where stakes will not go in using rocks and logs as my anchor points .
Nice. Yeah that seems like an important trick for lots of terrain.
I thoroughly enjoy your videos. They are both educational and entertaining. I'm curious; what do you use for recording equipment?
Man, I can’t believe this was Dan‘s first peak!
U guys should come out to the white mountains
Really enjoyed both this and Dan’s videos from this trip, very entertaining. Those lakes are just jaw-dropping! As an avid Colorado 14er peakbagger (22 so far), it was fun to see Dan bag his first peak! I chose to watch this video because I’m thinking to buy an X-Mid 1; I wish you guys would spend a little more time on basic specs for the gear you test (weight, bulk), your opinions on their merits compared to your favorite gear, and your bottom line: are you switching to the new thing, or staying with the old.
Hey Jim, thanks! I put out a video last week called Battle of the Backpackers where Dan and I discuss the X-Mid a lot. It's towards the end of the video. But basically I really like the tent and at $240 for the 1P ($320 for 2P) it's a great value tent. The inner design maximizes space and it seems to hold up exceptionally well in storms (based on reports, I haven't used it in inclement weather). At the moment I'm not switching because Dan didn't actually give it to me! But if I was starting from scratch I would definitely put this at the top of my tents to consider.
I prefer free standing tents because in many areas of the Sierra, the soil is thin, with a mix of small-loose and large-solid rock limiting secure placement of stakes. Alternatives like rocks, logs, or trees may offer marginal support. Strong winds have lifted the tent, funneling wind inside, which then toppled the poles. No fun when it was also snowing
The mystery ranch bridger is like a rolls Royce. The hmg is like a corvette. And the zpacks arc haul ultra is like a lambo.
Hmmn...I caught the last episode. I guess I will check out this one with the Durston Tent. It is alot like Skurkas Sierra Tent: maybe it kinda fixed any complaints with Skurkas.
Dan Bro..those expensive poles,you can use when going down so smoothly 🙂
haha, maybe next time!
Good afternoon
greetings
Awesome video. I think you’re famous enough to get yourself another Emmit on this channel to film your videos 🎉🥳
Thanks! I'm currently working on cloning Emmett. Fingers crossed!
Shut up, what a mesmerizing view! (A bunch, actually) and you guys make a good team!
Zen just needs to make 25x72 quilt. It's going to happen Im sure sooner or later
For other trekking pole style tents, check out the Silex from Seek Outside! Very cool and unique zipperless door, tons of space, easier to use than that tent Dan loaned you!
Zipperless doors?! What is this devilry?? :)
@@BackpackingTV it’s pretty clever, I think you’ll dig it!
Tent: Tarptent Pro Trail; Bag: Western Mountaineering.
niice.
A colab with you and Dan doing Whitney would be awesome.
He doesn't love heights so we'll see! It's not like Mt Whitney is tall or anything right?
Hey @backpackingtv
I'm looking at getting a zenbivy lightbed, when you say you wish you got the 20"wide, does that mean you would need a 20" wide pad too? Or would the 20" wide still fit on a 25" pad?
That tent is almost identical to the Sierra designs high route FL 1 which I took on the AT in 2018. Looks exactly the same just not cuban fiber
Go, Dan!! GO!! Great video. If I may make a suggestion, you should check out DJI Mic 2-Person Compact Digital Wireless Microphone System/Recorder for Camera & Smartphone (2.4 GHz).I recently was introduce to them helping a friend and found them to be crazy cool
My man Dan needs to put that gear to use and do some more peaks😂
give the man a break, he's from Wisconsin!
This was great! Entertaining and beautiful scenery. Do you mind my asking what equipment the filming was done with?
I appreciate that! I filmed on my Canon R5 with a 24mm 1.4 Sigma Art lens.
@@BackpackingTV thanks! Beautiful imagery.
What’s the front/chest pack Dan was using, hanging off his sternum strap? I’ve been looking to buy (or sew) something like that, for snacks mostly which I can throw in my Ursack at night.
Love your channel. I'm looking to get the Zenbivy Light sleeping system when they restock, but can't figure out if it will fit the Big Agnes Rapide SL pad. Do you have any experience using your Zenbivy with the Rapide pad, which is a little thicker than most? Thanks.
You buy the sheet that fits your pad!
I’m still not sure why everyone says that the Durston tents or even Andrew Skurka’s High Route Tent were unique with the offset trekking pole design. TarpTent did this in the Stratospire for years before either of these tents did. The X-mid and High Route are easier to setup because they don’t have the PitchLoc, but the PitchLoc does give more head room.
What’s the name of the coffee filter… I didn’t see it in the gear list
Was the playback speed turned up while editing?
Who else noticed that he had the womans hair on his beard at 16 min in ☺️
What gear dude, you only showed the tent and the quilt.
Haha Dan you need to save the butt-bogganing for winter. Maybe I'll make a video teaching how to scree ski safely.
teach us all!
Excellent video Eric and Dan.💪 I have a two person A frame trekking pole tent. I made up two four foot shock cords with a loop at each end for the trekking pole ends. When the wind hits it, it bounces back without loosening the stakes. RUclips is screwing up your video by putting a flashing strip advertisement at the bottom of your video. They've been doing that on other channels too. Are you aware of this?
the shock cords seem like a good idea. Good thinkin'! As for the ads, not sure what's up with that.
@@BackpackingTV they overlay a strip of a strobe effect ad like video on the right side or bottom screen, very irritating. They seem to do it at random. Could be some kind of subliminal thing. Excellent video 👍
Interesting video. Thanks for mentioning a tent and the food. What was the point of carrying the hiking poles? Seemed like good terrain to use them on. Also why were you off trail on the way down. I could not tell if you were joking about packing out the pee and leaving the poop. Shouldn’t it be the other way around. Anyway, interesting video.
I like to use trekking poles, and the terrain here certainly called for it. I also needed the trekking poles for my tent. However I also was carrying a camera and filming so I needed my hands free. As for Leave No Trace, you do not pack out your pee. And here we needed to pack out toilet paper but we could bury poop. Some ecosystems you need to pack out poop and used TP, but that's not the case here. Sorry it was confusing.
Great video. What is the song @15:44
thanks! It's called Ballerina by Yehezkel Raz.
The views of the lakes were spectacular ...
Hmmm? ... What happened to "Leave No Trace"?
What are you talking about? The poop scene?
@@BackpackingTV ... No ... Dan's technique for going down the side of the mountain ...
It is just me or they look like Jim and Andy from The Office?
I went to Cornell. Ever heard of it?
Is there a video of the trip with the chef?
That would be a question for Dan. I'm not sure.
Love you Eric, but there are other f stops for when you have the both of you in frame ;)
haha, yeah I went a little overload.
Goat Lake
Should I start a go fund me for my inflatable toilet seat.
interesting.
Now that you have publicly used the term "gnarly", you must attach some dirt track wheels to a skateboard and send her down a mountain slope. Dont forget to use ultralight skateboard trucks and bearings to keep it real.
Haaa... I love it when Dan wears his 💩 emoj hat...🤣
Do you actually sleep in your clothes? In over 50 yrs I don't think I have ever slept with more than a light set of polypro or morino wool long johns and light wt socks. I have been in extreme cold in Antarctica and used a nalgene bottle with hot water in a tent. Not recommended but in a snow mound I was toasty. Temps were south of - 60F. I do enjoy your videos.
Not usually, no. I normally just sleep in long John’s and a long sleeve baselayer shirt. I put pants on for filming the sleeping bag thing.
Thanks for not mentioning exactly where you guys were.. they wanna find it, they can do some research!
You just had to pack out your TP, right? Or poop too?!?
What would we all do without an insurance salesman telling us how to backpack, or to sell us crap?!
I appreciate that, we have fun!
sierra designs origami
you forgot to actually talk about the cottage gear. 🤨
What mac n cheese is that???????
It's the Bechemel style Mac n Cheese from Right on Trek and it's the best I've ever had! bit.ly/3hImY09
How do you clean that pot and leave no trace?
Yup, a real shock that a backpacker channel that hacks products for companies got a tent to sell their gear, yup, a real shocker.
Why be grumpy?
@@BackpackingTV Honesty, so many channels are nothing more than sales pitches selling peoples gear. How has that anything to do with being grumpy? Tired of it.
Durston doesn’t need their help to sell that tent, it sells very well on its own. I don’t own one but would get one if I didn’t already own a Gossamer. These guys talk about their gear, that helps them fund these trips. I expect nothing less.
@@jet70 If it does, why do they get RUclipsrs to schleck their gear? It is rampant.
Bokeh overload!!!
haha I've been drooling over my new setup. But maybe went a little crazy with the 1.4 lens!