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Did you see any snakes along the way? Enjoying your hike. I cant wait to watch a few everyday

Enjoyed your video - new subscriber here. Question about your Z pack, I'm thinking of purchasing one. It looked like you were carrying a pretty big load. Was wondering if maybe total weight was above ZPacks suggested max weight for that model?

Annoying music. Why??

The LAST thing I want to deal w is a failing pack on a thru hike. I’ll stick w my good old tried and true “heavy” Osprey. They work. They’re comfortable. They last for yrs (as far as I’ve experienced and I have over 5K miles between the 2 I’ve owned). I address the weight issue on the remainder of my kit. I end up with 22-26 lbs depending on the water carry. Too heavy for some, I guess, but it works for me. And anything that gives you joy, IMHO, is worth carrying.

Hikers nowadays are soft and feel so entitled.crazy

What pack/saddlebags does Leo have? How do you like it?

My nerves are shot just watching you walk aqlong the sheer drop offs and i am ultra worried about Leo Nail biter

You gave a valuable bit of information right at the first period test your gear before you take it out on a long hike. Thank you my friend. I enjoyed your video

I just put bread bags over my gloves. Ultra cheap and ultra light. Plus they are a good multi use item and easy to replace. You won't be fashionable but you will be dry.

That was the best summit I've seen to finish the hike. Absolutely adorable.

Any thoughts on a rain jacket for the warm-hot weather?

Nice to see yah buddy.I was hoping you were going to talk about your gnarly replacement ULA pack when your other one kept failing yah.

Failure #1: being a Bougie hiker ☔💅🤣

Watching with my 7 year old granddaughter in McKenzie in northwest Tennessee

What pack did your dog wear? Was it a Ruff Wear pack?

What did you think of the Nitecore NB 20000 Power Bank?

your wife recommended your channel on a AT sight I follow on Facebook I sure enjoy watching the through hikes My 7 year old granddaughter watches with me I lost my youngest son last month, her daddy. He so loved the Smokies. This helps keep our minds focused on happy things. She loves watching Leo I think I am going to order her a Leo Tshirt for Christmas. We are rooting you on with each video, even though I know you made it. We look on the map when you say where you are. Good for homeschool for geography Thanks for the great channel. It is a blessing for us in these days. This morning at breakfast she asked to watch Leo the hiking dog😁♥

nothing with barreies or that inflates is any god...

I'm only having high flying dreams of thru-hiking so far, but I am starting out backpacking and hiking and I learned a few things from this video, things I hadn't thought of yet. That's why binging backpacking videos can be useful too 😅

Congratulations on your hike? I know you may do a “gear fail” for Leo but I’m going to ask beforehand. How did his harness hold up? I have a standard poodle (smaller than Leo) and I’ve gone through a couple of packs trying to find what would be best for her. Hiking with a dog would be a great topic. Not just gear, but trail health and hostel accessibility, etc. Thanks and happy trails from SC!

Great reviews!

About the Zpack pack. I was going to use one next year on my AT thru hike. But then I saw a video of someone on the AT and the vertical stay snapped on them. If I remember correctly it was while hiking and stabbed them. One of horizontal stays also broke on them. SO for me I won't take it now.

Take a shot every time something "wound up".

Nice gear review video. I can t remember, but did you have any problems with your tent, as far as leaking? And if you did, what did you do? I remember something about the seams having issues, I believe. Good to see you again, and I hope you continue making informative and adventure videos. I hope everyone is doing well and big hugs to Leo❤ ✌️🫶🤜🤛

Thanks for your gear reviews. My gear is all 20 years old and I need to upgrade. I am surprised the umbrella didnt work for you.

Missing Leo:)

These aren’t really gear failures, just things you didn’t like or the gear interfering with other gear you had.

Great to see you! I hope you are enjoying life back at home in beautiful Florida!! Thanks for the gear info! Especially the information regarding your rain gear! I never thought about the rain on my arms running down and into my gloves! Now I know that a poncho is not for me🙌😍

Great job

Seems that some failures were not failure if equipment, but not the correct selections for trail

What size pack was that? 50-60-70 Liter?

I just purchased the Arc Haul for my upcoming thru hike of the PCT. I hope that it doesn’t cause me the same issues you’re expressing here. I also have a Hyperlite 55 Southwest, but as you mentioned, it does not feel as comfortable as the Arc Haul does but certainly seems more robust.

Thanks for the expert detail of your equipment failure. Much appreciated. Very helpful. Wishing you peace and good fortune. Happy Trails!

Oof. I just purchased an Arc Haul because I got tired of hip belt pockets that didn't zip easily and liked the Zpacks fanny pack options. The good news is I'm not planning to ever do a through hike of a major trail like the AT. Bad news, sooooo expensive! SMH

I ended up getting a pair of Topo Pursuit 2’s because of your recommendation! I love how grippy they are and how they really hug your heel and midfoot. After being a die hard Altra guy for over a decade, it’s really changed my shoe game! Thanks for all your gear reviews!

I know you ended up using two different packs after the Arc Haul failed and you didn’t really like the first one. But I’m curious what you thought about the ULA you had at the end.

Good seeing you again! I can tell you have regained your weight that you had shed while on trail! You look great and very healthy! Valuable info 😢on your gear! Thanks for sharing.! Tell Kara and Leo hello from East Tennessee!