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Thank you so much! I plan on posting as often as possible with a full time job. Let me know what you would really like to see.

That sounds like a good way to organize. Dan commented that he did not want to make the pockets any larger because the get in the way at some point. He is very reaponsive to suggestions if you want to send in a comment. Thanks for the information and let me know what you would like to see.

People are so wonderful almost everywhere you go. It was a nice way to finish for sure.

No, it is not noisy like the thermarest pads are. I'm not sure why my mic picked up the sound so much. I have used it quite a bit and have not had trouble with the sound, which would keep me awake if it was. Thanks for clarifying and take care.

Thank you for the comment. I do think being 60 plus changes the game a bit. I just finished a 135 mile CDT section hike last week and found my feet a little more sore than usual. Constant maintenance and ways to keep going until that 7 decade mark is certainly my goal. Thanks for the comment and take care.

Great tip! I have thought about the one package to cook in, but worried about keeping it clean. Have you done this before and did it work for you? There is no doubt the freeze dried meal packages are very bulky and stiff; however, I do not really want to cook in a freezer bag (I worry about the plastic getting into the food), so this seems like a great compromise. Thanks for the tip and take care.

@@PapaBoiOutdoors I typically cook in the freezer bag itself (make sure it's a freezer bag as they are a little thicker). That can handle the boiling water, I've never had issue with melting. But then again, who knows what that boiling water is releasing into your food off the surface of those bags, so you have me a little worried now. :D

AAAARGH! Such a Mark mistake. Thank you so much for pointing this out!!!! It is a 475 not a 450. I will take correct this right away. Take care.

I did finish last night actually. Not without a downpour and plenty of wind to topple burned trees, however. How did your Skurka marathon turn out? It was great meeting you and your hiking buddy, take care!

That is a good point. I often do carry 3,000 caleries a day, but I can't seem to keep the total food weight down. I typically average 20 miles a day. On the CT I averaged 23 miles a day and seemed to do fine as far as being hungry. Thanks for the comment and take care.

@@PapaBoiOutdoors I just watched a Jupiter Hikes video and he said he needed 4,000 calories per day :) The most extreme I heard was this guy doing FKT on the PCT he ate 12,000 per day lol.

@@PapaBoiOutdoors Here is where he talks about calories: th-cam.com/video/DFv9MZoUjZk/w-d-xo.htmlm0s

Holy crap! I guess I better bring sticks of butter and lard :)

Thank you! Sometimes I wonder :)

No, just me. It may be an advantage to let someone else do all the photography however :)

I just spent three nights on the CDT with the new Nemo All-Season, and I can say it is not as comfortable as the dimple topped one I replaced. I use the Trekology 2.0 pillow that has been great for me. I will have to check out the Zenbivy. Thanks for all the great feedback!

The 1/8 inch foam mat is used mostly to protect the air matress in case something pokes through the bottom. Some good it did me though :)

You're welcome! Let me know if you have any questions.

You're welcome! Let me know if you have any questions.

You're welcome! Let me know if you have any more questions.

There have been some nice updates to the original as well. Good luck and enjoy!

You're welcome!

Wow! Three liters a day is a lot to deal with. Happy hiking.

I actually don't have a drone. It is certainly something I would like to try however. I already fly RC airplanes, so maybe I could learn quickly?

Great suggestion. I will get on it soon!

I will be trying this out on longer hikes soon. Do you mean to use the water instead of the food I used? Thanks for the ideas. Take care.

Fantastic suggestions, thank you. I have only used the black plastic ones we rented in Olympic National Park. I am trying to be open minded about this extra weight. Take Care.

The death guy?

Yeah why not

I still love my tent! I know it is not perfect, and I eventually got really good at getting the floor to sit nice and tall. Good luck and thanks for the comment.

Thank you Steven!

And risky it was!!

Thank you for the kind words, and I have to agree.

Thank you!

You mean that beautiful vehicle that showed up when my knee was spent?

I couldn't stop recording the trees. The video was way too long, even after cutting half the footage. Maybe 2 or 3 installments next time. 🤣

Hello. My torso is about 21 inches. My inseam is about 32 inches and I am 6 foot tall. I hope that helps. I so love this pack!!!! I have about 500 miles on it so far and it is so comfortable. Good luck!

You are welcome! I hope to finish this series soon. Thanks for watching.

Keep your eyes open for the Sasqustch at Ruby creek,@@PapaBoiOutdoors

That makes a lot of sense to me. I certainly have used the rock method many times in the past. I also agree the "hack" is no longer something I use. Thank you for the great insight!

Thanks again Mario. I will be done with these soon as I make it to Durango!

Thanks Banka. At least the sunset was nice. 😎

Are you planning any big hikes this summer Mario?

Thanks Mario! I shall keep it going for as long as I can.

Thanks Ken.

Thanks Ken. I just got this comment today????

You are right about both!

It's a very nice pack. I think the 60 is a little more than I would typically need for a through hike; however, it is only 2 pounds. The only complaint I really have is that when it gets wet, it does take on some weight. Thanks for watching.

Sorry for the delayed response, I was not receiving these messages for some reason, but it is working now. I am 6 foot tall, but have a longish torso.

I heard the altaplex and the plex solo are the same length 7.5 feet ,the altaplex is taller and wider.

Sorry for the late reply John. It carries higher on the hips and is not succeptable to sagging when wet. I like the OV backpack quite a bit; however, I find it to feel sloppy where the Kakwa is solid. I often forget I have it on...really! Take Care.

Good point Jason. It's no wonder I could fit all my gear that I had in a 60 liter pack since 44 and 15 is almost 60 litres! I have really been enjoying this pack!

Thank you TR!

You are very welcome Clifford. After using the CTUG for about 100 miles or so, I have found that when my pack is full, the sleeve does not sway near as much as it did in my video. I have been pretty happy with it so far and it is easy to get the bottle in and out with one hand which I appreciate as well. I hope you have a great summer of being outdoors!

It was VERY windy, 20mph steady and gusts around 30. The tent was very taught and I was impressed with how sturdy it seamed. That was with 8 stakes. There really was no condensation with all the wind keeping things dry. Almost no frost at all actually. I will be doing a review on this again after my attempt to hike the Colorado Trail in July. Thanks for the interest in this review. I assume you are trying to decide if this tent is worth the investment. Take Care.

@@PapaBoiOutdoors we are planning a bitch of a trip called the Kings Canyon High Basin Route that is double the elevation gain/loss per day than the JMT. I’m an older dude and I need to lighten my load. I currently use and love my free standing Marmot Tungsten UL 1p but the the Plex Solo shaves 1lb 10oz off the total weight. My knees made me order the Plex. Can’t wait to get it in a couple days… Yew!

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It was a painful decision for me as well, but at 58 and a half years old with plenty of use and abuse on the knees, I really did not have a choice. My latest packed weight with 1 liter of water and 4 days of food is 23 pounds! I am used to carrying about 35-40. What a relief. Good luck on your trip and let me know how it goes (especially the tent!).

@@PapaBoiOutdoors thought you might get a kick out of this short pic montage of a 9 day trip into the Grand Canyon we did back in March. A full length video exists if interested… waaay too much fun! Yew! th-cam.com/video/XSS2iDeCIRw/w-d-xo.html

Some of my favorites!