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Keep the bag it came in for a pack liner.

2 categories that should be in a review for hoodie- weight, and breath ability

Great review. As you noted, synthetics like polyester and nylon can get funky/stinky when you sweat in them. Does the Astroman retain any stink AFTER it is cleaned? For example, polyester workout shirts smell clean after you wash them but the minute you sweat in them again, the smell can be terrible and after time they still retain some smell even after a washing. Nylon is better than polyester for this reason. Since this is mostly nylon, I was wondering if the Astroman retains body odor or if it comes clean with each washing. Thanks!

Don’t know if I missed it on video but what’s the sizing like? Thanks

very strange that it is "opened" from the top, even if you "lock it". if there are much gear inside maybe something can fall of and be lost... are those yellow stripes on backpack straps stretchy or not? at 5:32. thanks

Astroman is best-in-class. Rare Nylon hoodie, for those who aren't compatible with polyester. Nylon is the coldest fabric on cold mornings. Quarter-zip for those who want the broadest temperature usage. Limited to 3XL, this author has to sew 4" on the hem for length, and it's still worth the trouble. Light-gray doesn't reflect sun as well as white, yet Astroman is still best. Thumb-loops are more than adequate, making sleeve-length universal (sewn-in thumb-holes require sleeves that are otherwise too long). Remarkably useful pocket.

Add a bear canister to it. My 65l is bearly big enough, though thats with everything inside, including my tent.

4 years later, I have finally seen some of the ASTM values listed on Klymit products. I'm sure there are others. But I wonder how the ability of consumers to understand this metric is going to play into its importance for sales. Most people, it seems, will look at a basic comfort rating or some other major requirement (like overall dimensions/weight) long before they bother to drill down into details like ASTM standards - at least when making a decision to buy.

Love my kumo. That new color is sweet! Let's see a gear load out. Think people would be surprised just how much gear you can fit in it.

Nice unboxing and I like some of the features like the big front mesh pocket and the shoulder strap pockets on this one. For me I don't think I would be able to use it for an overnight backpacking because it appears to be too small for all the stuff. Keep in mind the 36L is including all the external pockets and that the internal pocket is only 28L. I'm sure that works for a day hike but if for backpacking try putting your tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, cook set, food, water filter, extra clothes, jacket and etc within the 28L inside there. Good luck with that. Would like to see your next video with all that stuff inside of it (and everything fits right?)

Looks nice. I like the yellow. I almost picked up the fastpack version. I still use their discontinued 23L Vagabond Trail for work. Love it.

Views were so stunning I had to watch this one twice. Great work!

Looks awesome!

Cool

Gorgeous work man, views are simply brilliant!

Looks awesome out there. I think I would get excited seeing any kind of snow.

He probably got a little too bold and comfortable with his blindness and bit off more than he could chew. My question is, why not just cup some water into your mouth instead if using your boot!!?!?!

Outdoor Research, Altras and killer calves? Are you me?

Eephus tossing

I like his baseball tweets, but I am now a fan of his hiking account. Keep it up. Might see you on the trail someday, or the stadium.

I’d like to believe his owl friend was keeping a neighborly watch over him. Cool story, eephus tosser 👍

How does it compare to the Astroman Air hoody?

I read about this. This is in my area. I could understand how you can just get lost. 10 days is long time to be lost though. 🤷‍♂️

Excellent video

That’s quite an alibi. 😂

Omg such a thorough review! A sun hoodie is def the next gear up be investing in. Thanks!

lol 😂 I have 2 of the baleaf and 4 of the roadbox. Both from Amazon! The baleaf is the older version idk if the new ones are the same material. But they make a good base layer in cold weather. I got the roadbox sun hoodie’s in green and one tan. I just liked the colors and they were cheap. They are lighter fabric than the baleaf… Don’t be afraid to try out cheap Amazon clothing. You might be surprised! I got a really bad ars beater puffy in size 4XL for cheap on Amazon and it fills the void in my backpack perfectly ✌🏻

Nice video. I usually rotate the Astroman and Echo hoodies. I'll usually wear the Echo hoodie in colder temps because it has a tigher fit and I got it in a darker color. I'll use the Astroman during hotter temps since it has a looser fit and I got it in a light grey color. I'll take it when there's more mosquitoes or brush since the nylon seems to be more durable.

The stuck vehicle is NOT a Jeep. It's a Toyota Tundra. Chill with the disinformation. Orgs like CORVA and CAL 4x4 and their members not only donate tens of thousands of dollars (quite possibly hundreds but I do not have access to those numbers at hand) towards state conservation efforts annually. They also regularly volunteer to clean up and maintain trails on public lands all over the state year round, including picking up trash and repairing damage done by... hikers. There are far too many stupid people in this world, that said regardless of how you to choose to recreate in these cherished wild places there will always be stupid people doing stupid things, including hikers.

Nice shots. That's awesome you're taking up photography. It's a great learning experience. I don't know if I could handle being around agro photographers competing for shots though.

This is nuts! Access is everything. I hope they figure out how to keep it. Great video!

wow, thanks for the information. I thought the pass was like a permanent thing. It probably won't do much, but I'll reach out to the state park foundation and my representative like you said

It was nice while it lasted. I told a lot of people about this but didn't take advantage of it. I just haven't been to my local library in years. I have friends who have used it for surf fishing and hiking. I've been wanting to pick up the Golden Poppy Pass but $125 is a lot. Especially when I could find free street parking for a lot of places I go to.

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The Dumb Sh_ts should have not taken their vehicle out there in the first place.

l've never hiked the desert but I'll keep an out for those zombie dinosaur bushes if I do.

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I hadn't heard about this! It's so nuts that people can come through and wreck public lands like this. Thanks for the video!

Wow it would be cool if you could visit the almond farm! It looks so pretty. Great video!

Interesting. I went to a park that was previously a golf course. It's cool to see the area grow wild now. I've been noticing new parks pop up or more land bought up and merged into parks. Pretty great imo.

Awesome video! You thought it well out. I can hardly wait! Thank you!

I think 3 mph in general for flat is ok and you can simply tailor that to your rate. The issue comes in on inclines. It's not quite correct to just take the elevation gain without taking into account the slope degree. If the slope is three percent or less, it hardly matters and that can be greater for more fit hikers. When you get into much higher slopes, say climbing 3000 feet in four miles it matters much more.

That first equation looks helpful with the elevation. I record my trips with AllTrails and have a history of my pace. So have a general idea how fast I go. When trying to estimate, I keep it simple and think 30 min/mile. I usually go a bit faster but it depends on the climb. When adding in climbs, breaks, taking pictures, filtering water, shooting walk-by shots, etc.. it averages around there.

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More accessibility yes! Hopefully we'll see some good come out of this and quickly!

Interesting. I wonder which places will to chosen for the accessibility related parts. Updating the permit system sounds nice.

thanks for about this, I had no idea this was even a thing