Hey Jason, Great Video and some good insight for my treck on the OT next week :) The jacket you have there looks like the Fitzroy jacket we sell at macpac, I think that the reason that you were damp on the inside may be because the snow was blocking the pores on the jacket which reduces the breathability of the jacket and therefore you get damp from your sweat. The jacket only has a hydrostatic head of 10k and the breathability rating is only 5g.m2.24h and therefore probably wouldn't be recommended for a high-intensity activity such as hiking as the humidity on the inside of the jacket won't be able to be removed as quickly as you are producing it making you damp. The jacket is also only critically seam-sealed meaning that water can get in the other seams that aren't sealed. This is a softshell jacket that is designed for winter mountain rock & ice-climbing and i think that if you wanted a rain jacket for hiking you would be better suited with a hard shell that has a higher breathability rating, I would suggest the traverse :) Happy Hiking!
Thanks Aimee, fantastic insight there 😁 You are correct on all points, I did a lot of research on return from the trip. I hope you enjoy the hike, it's a fantastic walk and the views are incredible!!!
Excellent vid mate. We're planning to the track. Not experienced so your info is invaluable. Won't be doing it in August that's for sure. Lol. Looks like the local animals like to use that boardwalk also. thanks for sharing
Great vid. I have the same embarrassment about filming with others around. Now, whilst I'm more of a novice than you.... I believe your layers of clothing should be made of good wicking material to get the moisture away from your skin. People put layers on, then sweat, but the sweat turns to cold moisture after a while. It cannot heat up anymore once this happens and should be removed. I thought your clothes were wet more because of this process than the elements. Whaddaya reckon?
Great vid thanks Jason, heading off OT in a week and snow is forecast. Wanting to know what to expect - this vid was helpful. Taking two teens. Wish me luck 😆
Hi mate what camera did you use ?? And was that a nav on your shoulder at the start of the vid ?? Cheers
It's SO much more fun in winter! Nice work.
Hey Jason, Great Video and some good insight for my treck on the OT next week :) The jacket you have there looks like the Fitzroy jacket we sell at macpac, I think that the reason that you were damp on the inside may be because the snow was blocking the pores on the jacket which reduces the breathability of the jacket and therefore you get damp from your sweat. The jacket only has a hydrostatic head of 10k and the breathability rating is only 5g.m2.24h and therefore probably wouldn't be recommended for a high-intensity activity such as hiking as the humidity on the inside of the jacket won't be able to be removed as quickly as you are producing it making you damp. The jacket is also only critically seam-sealed meaning that water can get in the other seams that aren't sealed. This is a softshell jacket that is designed for winter mountain rock & ice-climbing and i think that if you wanted a rain jacket for hiking you would be better suited with a hard shell that has a higher breathability rating, I would suggest the traverse :)
Happy Hiking!
Thanks Aimee, fantastic insight there 😁
You are correct on all points, I did a lot of research on return from the trip.
I hope you enjoy the hike, it's a fantastic walk and the views are incredible!!!
Thumbs up man really easy to watch vlog style
Excellent vid mate. We're planning to the track. Not experienced so your info is invaluable. Won't be doing it in August that's for sure. Lol.
Looks like the local animals like to use that boardwalk also. thanks for sharing
I can assure you from first hand experience that a forced night in Kitchen Hut in a blizzard is not a comfortable experience!
Great vid. I have the same embarrassment about filming with others around. Now, whilst I'm more of a novice than you.... I believe your layers of clothing should be made of good wicking material to get the moisture away from your skin. People put layers on, then sweat, but the sweat turns to cold moisture after a while. It cannot heat up anymore once this happens and should be removed. I thought your clothes were wet more because of this process than the elements. Whaddaya reckon?
Thanks Jason - love this - makes me excited to do the trail!
Great vid, done the walk 3 times, and once in winter, doing the walk solo in winter is a good effort.
Great vid thanks Jason, heading off OT in a week and snow is forecast. Wanting to know what to expect - this vid was helpful. Taking two teens. Wish me luck 😆
Are you just using the microphone built into the gopro? Which model gopro? Cheers :)
Yes just using the built in mike, it's the latest hero model, 7 i think
Love how you do your videos 👍🏻 well done.
What bus service did you use?
I us d wild island adventure hire. They pick you up in a 4x4 and drive you round. Good prices too
Great vid!